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We returned from Florida last night and had a great fishing trip. The highlight for me was a 50 pound Cobia, or "Ling" as they call them in the Florida Panhandle. Of all the fish I have ever caught (and some much larger), this one fought the hardest. It took two men with two gaffs to land him. I have the utmost respect for them, both as a big game fish and table fare. They are excellent eating. Besides my fish, our top Red Snapper was a 15 pounder. Best Groupers were in the 36-39 lb range, with several 35 to 40 lb Almaco Jacks (Rock Salmon), 15 to 20 lb Amberjacks, lots of Scamp, Mingo and King Mackerel. Several nice Sharks were released including a 7' Hammerhead. One of the uncommon fish (for the Panhandle region) we caught was a 3 pound Yellowtail Snapper, which is rare this far north. We fished as deep as 300 feet, and you should try reeling in a big fish at that depth..lol. You won't forget it. Hope everyone made some good finds over the weekend. David @ Dixie