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Snapper of the year?! This is the biggest snapper I’ve seen yet!

This one was full grown and maybe as old as I am. Pictures never do it justice!

#destin #30a #fishingcharter #fishshimano #redsnapper

Snapper of the year?! This is the biggest snapper I’ve seen yet!

This one was full grown and maybe as old as I am. Pictures never do it justice!

#destin #30a #fishingcharter #fishshimano #redsnapper

Check back tonight to see what he caught!! It has to be one of the best fish of the year.

I will change everything I do based on what I see on my charts. Don’t forget I offer electronics consulting trips to get things dialed in so you know what you’re looking at!

#fishing #30a #destin #garminmarine #florida #fishshimano

Check back tonight to see what he caught!! It has to be one of the best fish of the year.

I will change everything I do based on what I see on my charts. Don’t forget I offer electronics consulting trips to get things dialed in so you know what you’re looking at!

#fishing #30a #destin #garminmarine #florida #fishshimano

🤨😁😎😎

#snapper #fishing #mangrove #evergladesboats #30a #florida #destinfishing

🤨😁😎😎

#snapper #fishing #mangrove #evergladesboats #30a #florida #destinfishing

Big Dave with the big red!

#snapper #30a #fishing #summer #evergladesboats #pelagicgear #fishshimano #destin #florida

Big Dave with the big red!

#snapper #30a #fishing #summer #evergladesboats #pelagicgear #fishshimano #destin #florida

Cheers to keeping just enough for dinner. Hope everyone’s off to a good start to the holiday weekend!

#snapper #mahi #pelagicgear #everglades #fishshimano #30a #fishing #garminmarine

Cheers to keeping just enough for dinner. Hope everyone’s off to a good start to the holiday weekend!

#snapper #mahi #pelagicgear #everglades #fishshimano #30a #fishing #garminmarine

Processing plenty of big ones this summer!

Stay safe this holiday weekend. A lot of crazy people will be out. If you don’t think so- it’s probably you..

#fishing #knife #30a #destin #fishingcharter #pelagicgear #gomexusfishing

Processing plenty of big ones this summer!

Stay safe this holiday weekend. A lot of crazy people will be out. If you don’t think so- it’s probably you..

#fishing #knife #30a #destin #fishingcharter #pelagicgear #gomexusfishing

Fish ID for this, anyone?

#fishid #30a #destin #fishing #fun #memories #fishingcharter #pelagic

Fish ID for this, anyone?

#fishid #30a #destin #fishing #fun #memories #fishingcharter #pelagic

Days like these are what emojis are made from 😎😄

#evergladesboats #snapper #fishingcharter #30a #destin #florida

Days like these are what emojis are made from 😎😄

#evergladesboats #snapper #fishingcharter #30a #destin #florida

Ever see a spinning rod turn into a fly rod?

#uhoh #fishing #redfish #30a #destin #flyfishing #malfunction

Ever see a spinning rod turn into a fly rod?

#uhoh #fishing #redfish #30a #destin #flyfishing #malfunction

Who’s going to win it today????

#angleroftheday #30alighttackle #winner #fishing #destin #30a

Who’s going to win it today????

#angleroftheday #30alighttackle #winner #fishing #destin #30a

Why are fish so easy to weigh? ⬇️👇🏾

Because they have their own scales!!! Yessssss ⚖️

#kingmackerel #snapper #destin #30a #summer #fishingcharter #fish30a

Why are fish so easy to weigh? ⬇️👇🏾

Because they have their own scales!!! Yessssss ⚖️

#kingmackerel #snapper #destin #30a #summer #fishingcharter #fish30a

Which part do you eat first? Anyone have a favorite recipe for big red snappers? Let me know!!

#snapper #30a #fishing #dinner

Which part do you eat first? Anyone have a favorite recipe for big red snappers? Let me know!!

#snapper #30a #fishing #dinner

This is definitely one of the biggest trigger fish I’ve ever seen!! Found a spot just full of these and they were all jumbos!! Some pictures just never do them justice.

#triggerfish #fishing #destin #30a #fishshimano #evergladesboats

This is definitely one of the biggest trigger fish I’ve ever seen!! Found a spot just full of these and they were all jumbos!! Some pictures just never do them justice.

#triggerfish #fishing #destin #30a #fishshimano #evergladesboats

I’m sorry for whatever I say after I grab the gaff. It’s my favorite part of the job. Great fishing this week!

#gaff #fishing #kingmackerel #destin #30a #adrenaline

I’m sorry for whatever I say after I grab the gaff. It’s my favorite part of the job. Great fishing this week!

#gaff #fishing #kingmackerel #destin #30a #adrenaline

How old is the fish you caught? ➡️➡️

These red and black (grey/mangrove) snappers were about the same size. I decided to check out the otoliths and see how they compared. The second picture shows the difference - red snapper on left, black on right.

My first thought was that the fish with a bigger otolith must grow slower? Fish like mahi that grow fast always have a small otolith. Which led me down a rabbit hole of research to look at growth rates and fish lengths. Obviously, the best thing to do is count the rings in the otolith, but can we guess at a length based on previous data?

These fish were about 28” (710mm). Using the previous studies from years ago, the red could be 5-7 years old and the black upwards of 15-20?!

Can someone fact check me on this? This seems wild to me.

#fish #science #nerdalert #fishing #30a #destin

How old is the fish you caught? ➡️➡️

These red and black (grey/mangrove) snappers were about the same size. I decided to check out the otoliths and see how they compared. The second picture shows the difference - red snapper on left, black on right.

My first thought was that the fish with a bigger otolith must grow slower? Fish like mahi that grow fast always have a small otolith. Which led me down a rabbit hole of research to look at growth rates and fish lengths. Obviously, the best thing to do is count the rings in the otolith, but can we guess at a length based on previous data?

These fish were about 28” (710mm). Using the previous studies from years ago, the red could be 5-7 years old and the black upwards of 15-20?!

Can someone fact check me on this? This seems wild to me.

#fish #science #nerdalert #fishing #30a #destin

Just a couple of bros being bros. Summer is off to a great start. It’s getting hot out there. Fun is being had.

#30packbylunch #texas #snapper #fishshimano #evergladesboats #30a #fishing

Just a couple of bros being bros. Summer is off to a great start. It’s getting hot out there. Fun is being had.

#30packbylunch #texas #snapper #fishshimano #evergladesboats #30a #fishing

Grab the summer issue of Boat South Magazine for an article with tips and tricks for targeting big red snapper!!

#snapper #covershot #magazine #30a #destin #fishing

Grab the summer issue of Boat South Magazine for an article with tips and tricks for targeting big red snapper!!

#snapper #covershot #magazine #30a #destin #fishing

The colors in the gulf never cease to amaze me. This was one of the biggest lane snappers I’ve ever seen! That yellow is something else. I really like the blue stripes on squirrelfish too. Is there a fish you think looks cool?

#nature #fish #colors #snapper #fishing

The colors in the gulf never cease to amaze me. This was one of the biggest lane snappers I’ve ever seen! That yellow is something else. I really like the blue stripes on squirrelfish too. Is there a fish you think looks cool?

#nature #fish #colors #snapper #fishing

Scamp grouper. Top 2 favorite fish to eat in the gulf. A few months ago, we caught a beauty, and when removing the hook, it fell and the dorsal fin landed on my ankle, piercing right through with one of those bony spikes. Almost instantly, this golf ball popped up under the skin. Didn’t really bleed, but just swelled up where it poked me! Pretty crazy to see happen. Luckily, the swelling went away in a few minutes but left a pretty nasty bruise.

Fish can be crazy. Most of the fish we catch here have spots to look out for including dorsal fins, pec fins, anal fins, and even the serrated sharp edge of the gill plate!

Anyone else seen this happen? Stay safe out there!

#natury #fish #fishing #injury #weird #destin

Scamp grouper. Top 2 favorite fish to eat in the gulf. A few months ago, we caught a beauty, and when removing the hook, it fell and the dorsal fin landed on my ankle, piercing right through with one of those bony spikes. Almost instantly, this golf ball popped up under the skin. Didn’t really bleed, but just swelled up where it poked me! Pretty crazy to see happen. Luckily, the swelling went away in a few minutes but left a pretty nasty bruise.

Fish can be crazy. Most of the fish we catch here have spots to look out for including dorsal fins, pec fins, anal fins, and even the serrated sharp edge of the gill plate!

Anyone else seen this happen? Stay safe out there!

#natury #fish #fishing #injury #weird #destin

Redfish punch, anyone? Complimentary reds..

#redfish #fruitpunch #fishing #destin #30a

Redfish punch, anyone? Complimentary reds..

#redfish #fruitpunch #fishing #destin #30a

GOOD IDEA ALERT!!!

Ok- so I’m sitting on an airplane thinking about how to respond to a bunch of emails and messages about Garmin questions and support. A lot of you know I offer training and help setting up boat electronics. No secondhand information here. Usually, no one thinks about this stuff until summertime- but by then I’m on my boat and can’t help much.

And then it hits me.

I figured out a way to remote in and support. It helps if you’re on the water (with cell service) but I can do almost anything with the chartplotters from anywhere. So if you’re at the marina, out fishing, cruising around, or at crab island- as long as I’m available I can probably help!!

We tested this a few times and it worked perfect. Message me for info and schedule!

#boating #electronics #garminmarine #boats #remote

GOOD IDEA ALERT!!!

Ok- so I’m sitting on an airplane thinking about how to respond to a bunch of emails and messages about Garmin questions and support. A lot of you know I offer training and help setting up boat electronics. No secondhand information here. Usually, no one thinks about this stuff until summertime- but by then I’m on my boat and can’t help much.

And then it hits me.

I figured out a way to remote in and support. It helps if you’re on the water (with cell service) but I can do almost anything with the chartplotters from anywhere. So if you’re at the marina, out fishing, cruising around, or at crab island- as long as I’m available I can probably help!!

We tested this a few times and it worked perfect. Message me for info and schedule!

#boating #electronics #garminmarine #boats #remote

Now that summer is back- what fish are you most excited to target?

#mahi #king #snapper #pelagicgear #evergladesboats #garminmarine #destin #30a #fishing

Now that summer is back- what fish are you most excited to target?

#mahi #king #snapper #pelagicgear #evergladesboats #garminmarine #destin #30a #fishing

Summer is off to a great start! There will be plenty of knife sharpening this year.

#snapper #summer #destin #florida #30a #sowal

Summer is off to a great start! There will be plenty of knife sharpening this year.

#snapper #summer #destin #florida #30a #sowal

Off to a great start to summer. Plenty of fish being caught and many more to come. Message me for a chance at one like this!

#snapper #pelagicgear #destin #30a #redsnapper #florida #destin #30a

Off to a great start to summer. Plenty of fish being caught and many more to come. Message me for a chance at one like this!

#snapper #pelagicgear #destin #30a #redsnapper #florida #destin #30a

The face you make when you see the forecast for the first full week of snapper in the gulf.. Now that temperatures are starting to rise.. winds should be getting a little bit more predictable and we’ll have more days on the water. Hit me up! Let’s go fishing!!

#slickerbeaut #snapper #destin #30a #fishing

The face you make when you see the forecast for the first full week of snapper in the gulf.. Now that temperatures are starting to rise.. winds should be getting a little bit more predictable and we’ll have more days on the water. Hit me up! Let’s go fishing!!

#slickerbeaut #snapper #destin #30a #fishing

Slot red. Live crab. He’s still out there. Spring is fun.

#redfish #letemgo #fishing #30a #destin #fish

Slot red. Live crab. He’s still out there. Spring is fun.

#redfish #letemgo #fishing #30a #destin #fish

How soon is too soon to be tired of filleting red snapper? Asking for a friend…

#redsnapper #destin #30a #fishing #evergladesboats #pelagicgear #garminmarine

How soon is too soon to be tired of filleting red snapper? Asking for a friend…

#redsnapper #destin #30a #fishing #evergladesboats #pelagicgear #garminmarine

In a feed of red today, here’s some green. I never get tired of this high tide clear water.

#emeraldcoast #destin #evergladesboats #30a #crabisland

In a feed of red today, here’s some green. I never get tired of this high tide clear water.

#emeraldcoast #destin #evergladesboats #30a #crabisland

The cheese is coming off the cracker this weekend. Everyone stay safe out there! Have fun!!

#snapperseason #evergladesboats #garminmarine #fishshimano #florida #holiday #memorialday #pelagicgear

The cheese is coming off the cracker this weekend. Everyone stay safe out there! Have fun!!

#snapperseason #evergladesboats #garminmarine #fishshimano #florida #holiday #memorialday #pelagicgear

One. More. Day.

📸: @jasontuno

#redsnapper2025 #slaughter #allsummer #evergladesboats #pelagicgear #fishshimano

One. More. Day.

📸: @jasontuno

#redsnapper2025 #slaughter #allsummer #evergladesboats #pelagicgear #fishshimano

I just watched a documentary about beavers..

It was the best dam show I’ve ever seen.

#redfish #pelagicgear #reddrum #fishing

I just watched a documentary about beavers..

It was the best dam show I’ve ever seen.

#redfish #pelagicgear #reddrum #fishing

Trophies, groceries, and a fun trip to remember.

#colorado #vacation #30a #fishing #garminmarine #fishshimano #pelagicgear #evergladesboats #hashtag

Trophies, groceries, and a fun trip to remember.

#colorado #vacation #30a #fishing #garminmarine #fishshimano #pelagicgear #evergladesboats #hashtag

Spotted 👀

I’ve been lucky that I get to run a lot of other boats. After almost every trip, I’m happy to get back on mine. This thing is built different - and it feels better to me than a lot of 28-30’s.

@evergladesboats

#fishing #boats #destin #bridge #evergladesboats #garminmarine #pelagicgear

📸: @Apex Charters

Spotted 👀

I’ve been lucky that I get to run a lot of other boats. After almost every trip, I’m happy to get back on mine. This thing is built different - and it feels better to me than a lot of 28-30’s.

@evergladesboats

#fishing #boats #destin #bridge #evergladesboats #garminmarine #pelagicgear

📸: @Apex Charters

With the big season starting this week- make sure your boat in order before hitting the water!

#nationalsafeboatingweek #boating #fishing #destin #florida

With the big season starting this week- make sure your boat in order before hitting the water!

#nationalsafeboatingweek #boating #fishing #destin #florida

🚨 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🚨
In honor of National Safe Boating Week, we’ve teamed up with our friends at @fellmarine to give away a MOB+ Wireless Cut-Off Switch — a $200+ value that could save lives on the water! ⚓️💡

Here’s how to enter:
✅ Follow us & @fellmarine
✅ Like this post
✅ Tag a boating buddy in the comments (each tag = 1 entry)
🔁 BONUS: Share this post for extra entries!

Winner will be announced in our story this week — stay tuned & stay safe out there! 🛥️💥

#safeboatingweek #pelagicgear #fellmarine #boatinglife #fishinggiveaway #boats

🚨 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🚨
In honor of National Safe Boating Week, we’ve teamed up with our friends at @fellmarine to give away a MOB+ Wireless Cut-Off Switch — a $200+ value that could save lives on the water! ⚓️💡

Here’s how to enter:
✅ Follow us & @fellmarine
✅ Like this post
✅ Tag a boating buddy in the comments (each tag = 1 entry)
🔁 BONUS: Share this post for extra entries!

Winner will be announced in our story this week — stay tuned & stay safe out there! 🛥️💥

#safeboatingweek #pelagicgear #fellmarine #boatinglife #fishinggiveaway #boats

Some days make you remember why you do it ⬇️

In January, I was booked for an offshore trip while they were in town for a wedding. Unfortunately, that wedding was cancelled but they came anyway. Apparently, one of Owen’s big life goals was to catch a mahi.

I told them back in January that the better chances for a mahi were a little bit warmer weather, but I’d do everything I could to find that fish. The look on his face and the sound he made when this happened was priceless, and a good reminder of why we go fishing. Especially while his dad was fighting that king mackerel. I’m glad I could be a part of that. Thank you guys!!

#mahi #goals #fishshimano #pelagicgear #evergladesboats #destin #vacation #fishing

Some days make you remember why you do it ⬇️

In January, I was booked for an offshore trip while they were in town for a wedding. Unfortunately, that wedding was cancelled but they came anyway. Apparently, one of Owen’s big life goals was to catch a mahi.

I told them back in January that the better chances for a mahi were a little bit warmer weather, but I’d do everything I could to find that fish. The look on his face and the sound he made when this happened was priceless, and a good reminder of why we go fishing. Especially while his dad was fighting that king mackerel. I’m glad I could be a part of that. Thank you guys!!

#mahi #goals #fishshimano #pelagicgear #evergladesboats #destin #vacation #fishing

Two goldens… but one is going to try and eat the other one.

#fishingbuddy #bestfriend #goldenretriever #dog #redfish

Two goldens… but one is going to try and eat the other one.

#fishingbuddy #bestfriend #goldenretriever #dog #redfish

This is just awesome. How many different species can you see???

#triggerfish #snapper #destin #30a #fishing #underwater #research

This is just awesome. How many different species can you see???

#triggerfish #snapper #destin #30a #fishing #underwater #research

It’s not just about catching fish—it’s about showing up prepared. The new Pelagic line is built for pros who need comfort, function, and tactical style from sunrise to the last cast. Gear up, load up, and look the part.

#pelagicgear #garminmarine #destinfl #captain #charter #fishing #gear #crabisland

It’s not just about catching fish—it’s about showing up prepared. The new Pelagic line is built for pros who need comfort, function, and tactical style from sunrise to the last cast. Gear up, load up, and look the part.

#pelagicgear #garminmarine #destinfl #captain #charter #fishing #gear #crabisland

Built for Beyond 2025. New models (unreal), big vibes, music, boat grills… but it’s crazy how clean my boat stays when we don’t go fishing!!

📸: @captainmorros #squadgoals
#destin #evergladesboats #boating #crabisland #drone #boats

Built for Beyond 2025. New models (unreal), big vibes, music, boat grills… but it’s crazy how clean my boat stays when we don’t go fishing!!

📸: @captainmorros #squadgoals
#destin #evergladesboats #boating #crabisland #drone #boats

Big update and new features! Last time you’ll ever have to do this! Read below ⬇️. (Bonus fish at end of video)

Starting with version 2.7 - you’ll be able to update your @garminmarine Force Kraken trolling motor via Active Captain. This version also gives the option for reverse thrust and other things. Here’s how to get the new features and update - the old fashioned way - for the last time.

#garminambassador #trollingmotor #update #evergladesboats #fishing #snapper

Big update and new features! Last time you’ll ever have to do this! Read below ⬇️. (Bonus fish at end of video)

Starting with version 2.7 - you’ll be able to update your @garminmarine Force Kraken trolling motor via Active Captain. This version also gives the option for reverse thrust and other things. Here’s how to get the new features and update - the old fashioned way - for the last time.

#garminambassador #trollingmotor #update #evergladesboats #fishing #snapper

Setting the hook is fun.

@starrods 7’6 Seagis 10-20
@fish_shimano_north_america Stradic 4k
@fishpowerpro Depth Hunter 20lb
@opsin_fluorocarbon 30lb
@geyejigs 1oz rain minnow

#kingmackerel #fish #30a #destin #evergladesboats #fishshimano

Setting the hook is fun.

@starrods 7’6 Seagis 10-20
@fish_shimano_north_america Stradic 4k
@fishpowerpro Depth Hunter 20lb
@opsin_fluorocarbon 30lb
@geyejigs 1oz rain minnow

#kingmackerel #fish #30a #destin #evergladesboats #fishshimano

This commentary from our 8 year old camera woman is priceless. Her fish of a lifetime!! So much fun. I’ve watched this 50 times.

This XL grouper bit a 4” bait. You just never know what’s going to happen out here. I love this.

#goliath #grouper #fishing #destin #30a #fishshimano #garminmarine

This commentary from our 8 year old camera woman is priceless. Her fish of a lifetime!! So much fun. I’ve watched this 50 times.

This XL grouper bit a 4” bait. You just never know what’s going to happen out here. I love this.

#goliath #grouper #fishing #destin #30a #fishshimano #garminmarine

Come see us at the @evergladesboats 2025 Built for Beyond Tour! Demo the new 367 and 375 this weekend, along with a VIP Party, a raft up on Saturday, and an after party at @lulusdestin. Head to @legendary_marine for more details.

Weather depending, I’ll have my boat there and can show you how is rigged up for fishing the gulf, along with tackle and any other questions you might have!

#evergladesboats #destin #30a #builtforbeyond #garminmarine #boats

Come see us at the @evergladesboats 2025 Built for Beyond Tour! Demo the new 367 and 375 this weekend, along with a VIP Party, a raft up on Saturday, and an after party at @lulusdestin. Head to @legendary_marine for more details.

Weather depending, I’ll have my boat there and can show you how is rigged up for fishing the gulf, along with tackle and any other questions you might have!

#evergladesboats #destin #30a #builtforbeyond #garminmarine #boats

End of another awesome day…

#evergladesboats #fish30a #boats #trailer #30a #fishing #garminmarine #pelagicgear

End of another awesome day…

#evergladesboats #fish30a #boats #trailer #30a #fishing #garminmarine #pelagicgear

What a way to kick off the week! Fun opportunity today to be part of a historic announcement..

@flgovrondesantis #destin #fishing #redsnapper #florida #usa

What a way to kick off the week! Fun opportunity today to be part of a historic announcement..

@flgovrondesantis #destin #fishing #redsnapper #florida #usa

BIG NEWS!!

#redsnapper #gulfofamerica #fwc #florida #destinfl

BIG NEWS!!

#redsnapper #gulfofamerica #fwc #florida #destinfl

Hi there. Whatcha doin in my waters?

A lot of guys ask how I know what species I see on my sonar. We put in a lot of research and study to correlate sonar readings with fish. I will change everything I do on a charter based on what I see on the screen!

Feel free to message me to chat about it. I’ve been running a lot of trips on other boats lately, getting their chartplotters dialed in (and catching some fish).

#destin #30a #fishing #garminmarine #triggerfish #underwater

Hi there. Whatcha doin in my waters?

A lot of guys ask how I know what species I see on my sonar. We put in a lot of research and study to correlate sonar readings with fish. I will change everything I do on a charter based on what I see on the screen!

Feel free to message me to chat about it. I’ve been running a lot of trips on other boats lately, getting their chartplotters dialed in (and catching some fish).

#destin #30a #fishing #garminmarine #triggerfish #underwater

Doesn’t get much fresher than this. I always like to see how fast and fresh I can keep things.

#freshfish #snapper #dinner #grilling #fish #charcoal #florida

Doesn’t get much fresher than this. I always like to see how fast and fresh I can keep things.

#freshfish #snapper #dinner #grilling #fish #charcoal #florida

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