Fluke on maiden voyage in my new HOBIE 17” Kayak by Joe Filice

Posted on June 17, 2018 by kelli

Took my maiden voyage on my new Hobie Mirage 17 Kayak with my grandson, Ben. Launched in Beach Haven and fished the incoming tide. First drift, Ben had a 22 1/2 3.26 lb Fluke on a killie. I had a 19” on a jig tipped with gulp and a killie that was weighed in a Jingles at 2.45 lbs. Ben finished up with an 18 1/2” at 2 lbs. Really liking this kayak.

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