Scuba diving has opened up my eyes even more to a whole bunch of species that would be great fun on the fly rod. Jacks, snappers and groupers sporting double-digit weights swarm you at depth.
Horse-eye Jacks
50" barracuda
30lb snapper inside the wrecked hull
On the wreck of The Rhone yesterday, a monstrous permit cruised by in 80 ft of water. The fish was truck-tire sized, 8-10 inches across the forehead, and came within 20 ft. I know fish appear larger underwater, but correcting for this enlargement, I would guess the fish to be in the neighborhood of 50lbs.
I snapped a pic and spent the next few minutes imagining the day when I get a shot at one of these pigs on the flats. All it is is a matter of time before I surprise one right where I need it to be...
One day she will be mine.
