Seabass Fishing Can be Exhausting by Bob Dodds

Posted on July 4, 2023 by VHFC

On June 6th, VHFC current members, Bob Dodds, Caesar & Greg, past member Bert & future member Boston Bob met for a day of fishing. We went out with Greg Carr on the Kev n’ Ash. We had a rough trip out, but perfect weather when we stopped at a wreck that Greg knew well. We had our boat limit of 60 in 2 hours. We returned to the dock, again in rough water. On the way back, Greg C, decided that he was exhausted and needed a little rest. He and we returned safely, ready for a future trip when the limit will be more than “ONE”!!

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