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    Fished Sarasota Bay with my father-in-law for a couple hours this morning. We each managed a nice red. Mine was a personal best 28", my biggest fish in a yak, and my first fish on a new to me St Croix and Daiwa Lexa 100. I'll post a video when I get a chance to edit. His was caught on a DOA shrimp, mine on a Savage Gear shrimp.
    LL Bean (Perception) Manatee DLX Angler 9.5'
    Hobie Pro Angler 12

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    Hope they stick around…I'm headed down there in a few weeks
    John Hostalka

    Delaware Paddlesports and
    Hobie Fishing team member

    2018 Camo Hobie Outback
    2015 Hobie Outback

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    • #3
      Will be in that area this weekend. Can't wait to get out there!!
      2014 WS Ride 115X
      2011 Hobie Outback

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      • #4
        Nice catch Doug. That must have given a great pull.
        John Veil
        Annapolis
        Native Watercraft Manta Ray 11, Falcon 11

        Author - "Fishing in the Comfort Zone" , "Fishing Road Trip - 2019", "My Fishing Life: Two Years to Remember", and "The Way I Like to Fish -- A Kayak Angler's Guide to Shallow Water, Light Tackle Fishing"

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        • #5
          Originally posted by J.A. Veil View Post
          Nice catch Doug. That must have given a great pull.
          One of the best fights I've ever had. He made several runs and I had to pick up anchor to avoid getting spooled.
          LL Bean (Perception) Manatee DLX Angler 9.5'
          Hobie Pro Angler 12

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          • #6
            Nice going.

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            • #7
              Hey guys, I couldn't get the site to upload the video in .mov format (taken from my phone), and my gopro software isn't cooperating today. So...here's a link to the video on my facebook page.

              https://www.facebook.com/LoaArchitects?fref=nf
              LL Bean (Perception) Manatee DLX Angler 9.5'
              Hobie Pro Angler 12

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              • #8
                Caught a 24" red in Crystal Bay last week on a live shrimp. Best fight and biggest fish I had on the kayak. Plus, the fish tacos from that red were delicious. I had no idea Reds were that good to eat.
                Peggy

                Native Slayer Propel 12.5 Max
                Cobra Explorer

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Pc4sun View Post
                  Caught a 24" red in Crystal Bay last week on a live shrimp. Best fight and biggest fish I had on the kayak. Plus, the fish tacos from that red were delicious. I had no idea Reds were that good to eat.
                  That fight IS incredible! The first one I caught was a couple years ago in Severn. He was about 14" but I would have sworn it was a keeper rock. Fighting this guy was amazing. Multiple runs and he still nearly spooled me. I'll be looking for more opportunities to target these guys in the future.

                  As a side note, I LOVE the Savage Gear shrimp. Great action and very lifelike.
                  LL Bean (Perception) Manatee DLX Angler 9.5'
                  Hobie Pro Angler 12

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                  • #10
                    Doug, Peggy -- congratulations on tangling with sizable reds.

                    Someday I'm going to do that!
                    Mark
                    Pasadena, MD


                    Slate Hobie Revolution 13
                    Hidden Oak Native Ultimate 12
                    Lizard Lick Native Ultimate FX Pro

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                    • #11
                      Thanks, Mark! If given the opportunity, I'd chase these guys over stripers all day long. I'm sure you'll get a chance at some point. The first two I caught were a few years ago in the Severn while perch fishing.
                      LL Bean (Perception) Manatee DLX Angler 9.5'
                      Hobie Pro Angler 12

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