FAVORITE FISH to catch and why

[Gerry Zagorski]

Caught a lot of different fish over the years. I'm not into meat fishing so much anymore.... For me it's more about quality, not quantity. For that reason, I would say billfish and Tarpon for the excitement and Blackfish for the challenge/reward.

I like billfish and Tarpon because there's nothing more exciting then seeing a fish jump clear out of the water making every possible effort to part you from from your hook and line. The whole while your clicker is sceaming like and old alarm clock and for a bonus you're fishing in shorts and a t-shirt. Man, that's living!

I like Blackfishing because of the challenge. IMHO, unlike a lot of other fishing, it requires more patience and skill, which are two areas where I could use some work. Searching for and anchoring the boat over the right piece, waiting for the right bite. Guessing and 2nd guessing yourself when to swing and when not to. Legs on legs off... Shell on shell off it's all part of the game with the cunning Mr Blackfish. Only parts I don't like are the cold and having to stand at the rail all day. However, the challenge and sense of accomplishment when you get it right is what makes it addictive and keeps me coming back. It's me against them, those FARGIN BASTAGES

Thanks for lightening things up around here Dan. Reading this board the past couple of days was making me tense.