Stopped at the channel markers for some live bait on the way out. Dropped lines in 110’ by 8AM. Big AJ’s were hanging around the boat all day. Brought up a bunch of b-liners, some of which were grabbed by an AJ and taken for a ride. Landed 2 of the AJ’s both around 30 lbs and had a couple more break off. I now realize why they call these reef donkeys.
Also caught a couple gags but both were undersized at about 19"-20" so they were sent back.
Had one or two more big bites that got caught up in the structure - probably more grouper.
Next time I’m heading out deeper (probably 140-200’)to some good live bottom to hopefully find the real fish.
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