Will Smith’s first offshore fishing trip on August 1st started out with rough seas. Capt. Dave Pope almost decided to turn back at the mouth of the Big Jetties, but in spite of the 3 to 5 foot waves, they made it out to the shrimp boats. In addition to the mahi-mahi shown above, Will caught king mackerel, bonito, vermillion and red snapper.

Fred Chaney of Port O’Connor with his 46” king mackerel caught behind a shrimp boat on Aug. 1. It put up quite a fight with several “smoking” runs. Fred delights in cleaning all he catches and gladly shares his fish with family and friends. - Dave Pope

Chris L. with a 30” Red Bay Flats Lodge Guide Nathan Beabout, July 30, 2012