Florida Vacation

[DaveS]

So far, our vacation is going awesome! TGO member KileyBug has caught three sharks the biggest being yesterday. It was a 7 1/2 foot nurse shark that went about 250 pounds. After about an hours battle ,we were able to safely release the fish. She also go her first pig, a 60 pound sow. She made a 50 yard neck on it DRT.

 

Last night I myself got a hog, a big boar that weighed about 275 and has 3 1/2 inch teeth! That one will go on the wall for sure. Getting ready to head out and fish for sea trout. Will post some pictures after bit.

 

Dave

Edited June 20, 2013 by DaveS

[RichardR]

Sounds like a blast man! Take & post some pictures when you get the chance!

[NRA]

yes.... with out pictures did any of this really happen?

[TMF]

When you're over in the Sanford area you should rent a canoe and do a morning or afternoon trip down the Wekiva river. There is a launch just outside the town, and you're almost guaranteed to see gators, deer, hogs and other wildlife. It's also a very relaxing ride, and canopied enough to keep the sun at bay.

[RichardR]

When you're over in the Sanford area you should rent a canoe and do a morning or afternoon trip down the Wekiva river. There is a launch just outside the town, and you're almost guaranteed to see gators, deer, hogs and other wildlife. It's also a very relaxing ride, and canopied enough to keep the sun at bay.

Agreed, I've also canoed through the glades, lots to see, wildlife literally everywhere, just hose down with bug-spray first, keep your camera & binoculars handy.

[DaveS]

We canoed the Wakulla River and seen some manitees. I'll get some pictures up as soon as I can.

 

Dave S

[DaveS]

Kiley with her first pig. A 60 pound "Piney Woods Rooter". Taken with a Marlin 7mm/08 at 50 yards with a 120gr SST bullet. A neck shot dropped her where she stood!

 

 

 

Dave S

Edited June 11, 2013 by DaveS

[DaveS]

KileyBug and Federal Wildlife Officer J. Godwin on KB's first pig hunt.

 

 

Dave

[DaveS]

KBugs first shark..

 

Dave S

[DaveS]

Federal Wildlife Officer J. Godwin and Dave S. with a trophy boar taken by Dave on Florida hunt.

 

 

Dave S

Edited June 12, 2013 by DaveS

[TripleDigitRide]

Looks like an awesome time. Congrats.

[DaveS]

Dave and his trophy Boar

 

 

Another shot...

 

 

Dave S

[DaveS]

KileyBug fought this Nurse Shark for about an hour. We estimate the shark at 8 foot and 275 to 300 pounds. This kid is still on cloud nine. About an hour of fighting on rod and reel (and several blisters) later..

Here is KBug and Officer Godwin about to release the shark unharmed.

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Dave

[DaveS]

Looks like an awesome time. Congrats.

 

 

Looks like an awesome time. Congrats.

It's all about making memories Bro!

 

Dave S

[DaveS]

The sun setting over our hunting grounds...

 

 

Dave

[MacGyver]

Wow, Dave!

What a trip. Have a good time trying to count all your blessings tonight!

[DaveS]

Wow, Dave!

What a trip. Have a good time trying to count all your blessings tonight!

We had a blast. I have more pictures to put up. Tired from the drive home. ill get some more up tomorrow. We were indeed blessed!

 

Dave S

[rugerla1]

Looks like a helluva great time! Congrats on the catches and kills!

[DaveS]

Looks like a helluva great time! Congrats on the catches and kills!

Thank You!

 

Dave

[KahrMan]

Nice pics. What an awesome trip.  Nothing I like better than hunting and fishing with my daughter.

[RichardR]

Very nice man, fresh bacon & seafood mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

[DaveS]

Nice pics. What an awesome trip.  Nothing I like better than hunting and fishing with my daughter.

My Daughter is my whole world! I just wanted to share with her some of the awesome stuff I've got to do growing up!

 

Dave S

[mikegideon]

Dave and his trophy Boar

 

 

Another shot...

 

 

Dave S

 

Some meat and some wall art! I assume you're gonna mount it. Good job.

[DaveS]

Some meat and some wall art! I assume you're gonna mount it. Good job.

yes. Being a Taxidermist myself, He is going on the wall! You Betcha!!!! And, Thank You!

 

Dave S

Edited June 12, 2013 by DaveS

[mikegideon]

yes. Being a Taxidermist myself, He is going on the wall! You Betcha!!!! And, Thank You!

 

Dave S

 

Yep. I knew you had those skills.