Mike from Raleigh joined on day #2 which was his 1st time off shore jigging. We had a SW chop and wind for the ride out but still ran 30 mph. Stopped in 280 feet and the 1st drift a triple hook up right away. Mike made short work of his fish and learned very quickly. Andrew started off with the largest fish of 2013 so far. She was a giant 61 inch x 37 inch girth 110 lber. We took a couple quick pictures and released here to fight another day. The morning bite was outstanding and most of the fish in the 50 lb and larger class. The current was slow so they fought hard all the way to the boat. Mike landed another great fish which was 54 inches x 36 inch girth. Later in the morning Andrew hooked a small Wahoo but threw the hooks close to the boat. The bite stayed on all morning and into the afternoon with large fish every drift. After everyone had enough sore arms and backs we moved inshore looking for other species. Jimmy caught a small African which still had the streamers. They look cool when they are this size. Did a couple drifts with live bait trying for more grouper but only found more hungry AJs which was not what the guys were looking for “more pain”. The winds picked up in the afternoon so we made the long wet ride home. This was outstanding start to the fall deep jigging season and hope the weather stays nice. The big fish are here should be around for a couple months.
Captain Mike Jackson
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