Our first day out in the Gulf of Mexico in 2013 was a success! Wrangling in 133 fish, from Grunts (Haemulidae) to Triggerfish, since Grouper are on ban until April 1st.
Being out in the middle of the ocean is probably my all time favorite place to be. The sense of calm that overcomes you is the best cure for stress from daily life. I especially love when it's warm, which this trip- it wasn't, because when you jump in to cool off there is a never ending feeling. You can't see the bottom or get close to feeling it unless you're scuba diving. Never knowing what's beneath you is something I long for. Swimming above on the surface where you've been catching all kinds of big fish, or even sharks, is a rush all of its own.
Can't wait to get back out there soon!
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