Fishing in the Florida Keys always promises adventure, but some days deliver pure magic. On a calm summer morning in the Everglades, Captain Drew Norbregas and his longtime clients Paul and Gary set out for what would become a record-breaking tripletail tale.
A Day That Started with Tarpon
The day began with textbook conditions—clear skies and glassy waters. Paul landed a solid 40-pound tarpon on light tackle, setting the tone for a productive outing. As the tide shifted, the crew moved on to snook fishing, where Paul continued his lucky streak, catching snook nearly every other cast. Gary, however, was still waiting for his moment.
The Monster in the Current
On their final stop before heading back, fate intervened. A massive tripletail drifted into view. Gary cast a DOA shrimp with precision, and the fish took the bait. What followed was a delicate fight on light drag, culminating in a dramatic gaff and deck landing. Captain Norbregas immediately sensed this was no ordinary catch.
A Record-Breaking Surprise
With no net onboard, the crew carefully secured the fish and rushed to the marina for an official weigh-in. The verdict? A true 30-pound tripletail—the largest Norbregas had ever seen in his lifelong fishing career. The catch was celebrated with a hook-and-cook dinner at Captain Craig’s, shared among seven lucky diners.
A Moment to Remember
This wasn’t just a good fishing day—it was a legendary one. As Norbregas put it, “All we planned on was to go out fishing and see what happens. Magic ensued.”
Source: Keys Weekly
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