That is a pretty awesome catch of snappers there buddy. I was unsure whether the fish we got were mangroves or cuberas and after much discussion on the boat we thought they were cuberas. After looking a info on the internet and pictures I think you might be right that they were mangroves and not cuberas. The information i found said both species can look so much alike as juvenille fish that the only way to tell is differences in their teeth. From the size of the fish we got and the fish in the school they are probably mangroves…but not positive.
They were cuberas I have caught thousands of mangrove snappers both recreationally and commercially.
Tight lines,
Michael Mattson
843-224-3542
captmattson@aol.com
www.lowcountrysportfishing.com
sweet
Sick man way to go.
Its been forever since I have been on here and sad I missed this post. Awesome report Charles! That day was awesome! I thought those snappers were Silk Snappers according to my awesome fish poster I got from WalMart.
That dive was pretty intense. It went more like this… Hey Kevin! Dive down deeper than I did, there is an AP down there. If you dont see him, just dive deeper and get a grouper!
We have to get out again soon. Gills are drying up!
I just got the invite to go kill tuna at Hudson canyon off NY tomorrow am and super amped…and YES , im bringing the real fish killing gear
I wish I could use our guns here in Bermuda. Today I shot a 60lb wahoo with the pole spear! My float line and bouy shot by me at mach 1! Also got within 12 ft of a 100-120lb cubera but he wouldn’t let me get quite in range of the pole spear! Bluewater hunting with a pole spear is not my first choice but it is making me a much better fish stalker. Also shot a 40lb black grouper and a big hogfish.
Tight lines,
Michael Mattson
843-224-3542
captmattson@aol.com
www.lowcountrysportfishing.com
Making the most of your opportunities and straight DOIN WORK, like always Sir Mattson- glad to hear the stories and everything going well- keep us updated- i will let u know about some dead tuna this time tomorrow
Your a mad man Mattson! Take advantage while you can. Go cut a 15ft piece of bamboo or something to get those out of reach bastards!