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Post by Sean on Feb 22, 2008 6:48:17 GMT -5
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Post by WHammey on Feb 22, 2008 18:02:58 GMT -5
Sean, some of us are not trained in exotic fish, what are all of those, is the big one a barracuda?
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Omar
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Post by Omar on Feb 22, 2008 18:22:47 GMT -5
Sean- where are these reef pics taken?
I was in the Florida Keys a month ago, and I went snorkeling. The pics are basically snap shots of my snorkeling trip.
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Post by stephisher on Feb 22, 2008 22:38:25 GMT -5
woooow.
Omar which Keys were you on?
im going to stay with some family for spring break on Key Largo.... and definitely take some underwater pictures to share. And deep sea fish.
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Post by WHammey on Feb 23, 2008 12:28:45 GMT -5
Is that top one a Blue Fin King Fish?
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Post by Omar on Feb 23, 2008 17:02:28 GMT -5
I was in Key Largo! it was awesome. We snorkeled in reefs for two hours for only $45. The everglades are really close too, they have some awesome Largemouth and Peacock fishing
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Post by Rob Russow on Feb 23, 2008 18:48:41 GMT -5
Wes, seriously dude, where do you pull "blue fin king fish" out of? That will be amazing if it is correct...
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Post by WHammey on Feb 23, 2008 21:55:05 GMT -5
I'm an amazing Googler, however, I have no idea if that is right, its based pure speculation and one other picture.
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Post by Sean on Mar 5, 2008 21:29:13 GMT -5
Sorry, guys (and gals) for not seeing this sooner. Totally forgot I had posted those pics! Omar, pics were taken in the Turks and Caicos Islands (South Caicos), British West Indies which if you're not familiar with the place is the southernmost tip of the Bahamas. I am actually studying there which is AMAZING. FYI, top pic is a horse-eye jack (Caranx latus) that I caught my first "outing" off my "school's" dock on a fresh piece of conch. Second pic is a southern stingray (Dasyatis americana). Third is an aggregation of blue tangs (Acanthurus coeruleus) aka "Nemo" from the Disney movie. Fourth, initial phase (stage just after juvenile and just before adult) of a stoplight parrotfish (Sparisoma viride). Final, winner is Wes who correctly IDed it as a great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda)... definitely my favorite fish down here. Here are a few more for your viewing pleasure. Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum)  Mostly grunts (Haemulidae)  Queen anglefish (Holacanthus ciliaris)... CHECK OUT THOSE COLORS!  Endangered Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus)  Initial phase hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus)  School of grey snapper (Lutjanus griseus)  Spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari)  |
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Post by Sean on Mar 9, 2008 18:28:54 GMT -5
46" barracuda. Caught on a green tube lure on 20lb Stealth fishing a small patch of seagrass.  |
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Post by Administrator on Mar 9, 2008 19:14:13 GMT -5
Sean-
You are so baller manhandling that barracuda and sporting the cast away gear. Looks like a great time and keep the pictures coming!
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Post by andru on Mar 13, 2008 22:18:12 GMT -5
I love the nurse shark and the spotted eagle ray. Quit being a baller and starting be a shot caller (I dont even know what that mean). -The Tok'en Canadian
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Post by stephisher on Apr 1, 2008 12:46:01 GMT -5
Sean, your loving gaze and gentle grasp on that barracuda makes me think you're picturing a muskie. Your semester looks like so much fun! Awesome pictures, keep up the good work.
Next year I'm studying abroad in the Galapagos Islands. There's a 40 mile marine reserve around the archipelago which means everyone (except 1,000 registered local fishermen) is absolutely prohibited to fish. But that just means there's more fish to swim with.... I guess? I'll be going through angling withdrawals.
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Post by illinivandy on Apr 1, 2008 20:54:37 GMT -5
Ok, this spam crap needs to seriously end soon.
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