Spades

Saltwater Offshore Reports
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Good day

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Nice. Looks like a busy day.

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I agree, :wink:.

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Yes it kept us busy.But a lot of fun

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what did you get them on? I had a school around the boat a little while back and they wouldn’t take shrimp or squid?

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Shrimp

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Originally posted by AQUASPORT

what did you get them on? I had a school around the boat a little while back and they wouldn’t take shrimp or squid?

Aquasport...got a tip for ya. Next time try covering the black hook and knot with that shrimp. Those spades can be very tackle shy. Fished beside a guy that was catching one after the other using shrimp and we couldn't get one to bite the first time I tried for them. Read this on the net and went back to the same spot...fish on in 30 seconds, full cooler in no time. Makes a difference.

Key West 196;150 Yammie

Life Is Good…Gotta Love It!!!

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Originally posted by AQUASPORT

what did you get them on? I had a school around the boat a little while back and they wouldn’t take shrimp or squid?

Pick Up some jelly balls on the way out to the reef. The will bite. Make sure to use the smallest hook you have.
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not bashing here but i find that those dont freeze so well so what are you going to do with them all??? man they sure are fun to catch!!!

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i find that those dont freeze so well

I think it must be in the way you are freezing them.
I always either vacuum seal or use chilled fresh water to replace the air in a ziploc bag. I’ve had spades that were frozen for a year and they tasted great. No freezer burn, no quare taste, just plain delicious.

218WA Sailfish
The "Penn"sion Plan

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We have already ate all of those.Ready to go get some more

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I want to go, but won’t take my 17’ Whaler out there… have experience.

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bqf I take mt 17 seahunt out to the R8 all the time. just can’t seem to find the spades.

Fishing is the chance to wash one’s soul with pure air.

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What hook is best? A bait holder J style? Mosquito? Circle? Octopus? What size: 1/0? - I’ve taken several on a speargun but not hook and line. They are tasty and do freeze well in a water filled ziplock per the above post

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I normally use a black #4, or #6 circle. If you use a silver hook you may not get a bite unless it is covered very well. I also use a 20# flouro leader about 4-6’ long with a couple split shot weights at least 24" above the hook. You need a medium rod/reel too. If you go light be ready to lose a bunch of line and probably get broke off on structure, or anchor line.

Key West 196;150 Yammie

Life Is Good…Gotta Love It!!!