FLUKING ON REELREACTION CHARTER by Joe Filice

Posted on June 22, 2024 by bayside425

Took my son-in-law and two grandsons out for Fluke with Capt. Bret Taylor on 6/21. Action started off hot with Braden landing two keepers within the first half hour. After weeding through a lot of shorts, I landed an 18 1/2″ keeper. The south wind picked up and we had to fish hard, but no more keepers. Ended the day with approximately 3 dozen with the three keepers. Great day on the water and lots of fun. Taking my son, grandson and his friend out for another shot on Tuesday.

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