Well about 10 of us made it
down to the Panama City Beach/Destin area to fish for a week. Some were spouses and or girlfriends who didn't fish much and some were hard core. Sarah and I came home with about 30lbs of filets, good thing we brought the vacuum sealer with us. I gained about 13lbs over the vacation beer, bourbon, scotch, and lots, and lots of food.
There was a bunch of firsts and personal bests caught like sharks, black fin tuna, dorado and king fish. A friend of Sarah and mine came over from Jacksonville Florida Wednesday and fished with us for the rest of the week. He had never been in a kayak on the ocean as he usually fish's for reds, trout, and flounder in the creeks. He is now hooked. There is nothing like hooking into a fish and the first 10 seconds is drag screaming, or it taking 15 minutes to land a fish because the fight is so strong, or just not knowing what is on the other end.
After the first day of fishing Sarah picked up a new rod and reel an Okuma level wind with bait alarm, and roller guide rod. This really helped her put some fish in the boat.
This was a great trip, and trying to plan another this fall, and definitely at least one per year. I'll get some pictures up soon.
Sunday was a sad departure, but 8 days is the perfect length to make a good vacation.
The view from our balcony, this was breakfast about every morning.
Every evening beverages.
