370 MILE ROUND TRIP | TROLLING AND JIGGING OFF FLORIDA - NOMAD DESIGN
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The story of a fishing trip to Cay Sal Bank is a testament to the power of adventure and the thrill of the unknown. The trip took place on Scott Stokey's 39' Contender, with Casey Scott and myself as his fishing companions.
The goal was to fish, dive for lobster, and camp on the small uninhabited island of Anguilla Cay. However, the journey was fraught with challenges and unexpected obstacles.
The first hurdle was clearing customs in the Bahamas, which required a 90-mile crossing of the Gulf Stream to Bimini. From there, we embarked on a 150-mile crossing to Anguilla Cay. The weather was rough, with strong winds on our bow for much of the journey. As a result, we arrived at Anguilla Cay after dark and were met by Cuban refugees who had stranded on the island.
Despite the unexpected turn of events, we managed to find a safe anchorage and settled in for the night. The following morning, we woke up to perfect weather conditions, the only good day of weather in the forecast. We set up a trolling spread with Slip Stream flying fish on the outriggers and DTX lures on the flat lines. We were soon catching Wahoo and other fish with jigging and other techniques. We caught fish on the entire range of Nomad Jigging Lures. Lost some huge Mistic Grouper on PE 10 jigging tackle. We also started fishing with the NEW Squidtrex lures. Crushing large Strawberry Grouper, Rock Hinds, Black Snapper and Mitton Snapper. Mid afternoon we went diving for lobster and caught three of the largest lobster I had ever seen.
We ran back out to the drop off for the late afternoon tide. While fishing, we spotted a US Coast Guard plane flying over the island and dropping food and water to the stranded refugees. We later learned that the Coast Guard was planning a rescue mission for the refugees. The Squidtrex continued to put fish in the boat. The sun was getting low so we went back in to get a good anchorage and cook dinner. Fresh Grouper, Snapper and Lobster were on the menu before getting some much needed rest.
On the final day of the trip, we ran 50 miles north to the top of Cay Sal Bank. We trolled for Wahoo and fished with the Squidtrex lures before making the journey back to Islamorada. The Strawberry Grouper could not resist the Squidtrex and I also caught my personal best Mutton Snapper on one. We had a couple more of similar size pull the hook. It was then time to run home and try to beat the front headed our way. We nearly made the 70 mile run back to Islamorada, but the front had already reached us. Despite encountering this nasty front, we managed to make it back safely, with some great catches and incredible memories to show for our adventure.
The trip to Cay Sal Bank is a reminder of the beauty and power of the natural world and the importance of adventure and exploration. It is also a reminder of the challenges and risks that come with such endeavors. However, the rewards of overcoming those challenges and experiencing the unknown are immeasurable. The trip can be summed up perfectly, calling it "one of the wildest adventures any of us had ever been on" and stating that "despite the trials and tribulations it was a blast."
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Capt. Scott Stocky made it happen in that rough crossing. I’ve been in some sticky situations and that would definitely be on my top 3
Man, what an ADVENTURE boys! Love the multitude of options represented by the lineup. I felt that squidtrex hook pull on ya Dingo, I still need to catch a wahoo not trolling. Brutal!
I flew many missions in the Coast Guard looking for cuban refugees in the 90's over the Cay Sal Bank. I actually got to pilot a C-130 Hercules at 100 ft. of altitude over the banks, something I will never forget. I always knew the fishing would be incredible.
Epic adventure! Nomad is top notch!
Looks so rad! Lures are next level 🔥🤙🏼
Great catches, the weather did not help most of the trip, could imagine y'all had allot of current, overall good time tight lines 🤙
you mmade unreal editing!later,Nomad. 😲
a dream adventure & trip. awesome post production on this too.
@NomadTackle
11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow, amazing video, lures and fishing!!
@NomadTackle
10 ай бұрын
5, 8, 14 and 21g Thanks 👍
Awesome video. We got in on some of that squidtrex action last weekend. Unreal how many bites it gets.
@NomadTackle
11 ай бұрын
That's awesome
Those Muttons do not like artificial and I as a charter fisherman in heavy Mutton waters have only ever caught a handful on them and that speaks volumes for that Squid!!! I will be adding some to the boat!! Good shit boys!!!
@NomadTackle
10 ай бұрын
Was a big surprise that's for sure! Great to hear that, be sure to let us know how you go with the Squiddies! 👌
Very cool adventure!
Next level fishing trip!
That is awesome!
Very nice action 🎉
@NomadTackle
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
Insane adventure!!!!!!!
if you stop horsing in with the SPJ rod and just crank the reel like a winch you'll pull less hooks
I like video
Great video!!
@NomadTackle
11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome stuff guys! Been loving and testing the Nomad gear in South African waters!
@NomadTackle
11 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
Man, what an awesome video!! New lures are awesome! Great catches boys!!
@NomadTackle
11 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
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Awesome Trip!
@NomadTackle
11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video and adventure. The squidtrex could really make use of a larger hook to prevent so many pulls.
Nice mutton on the squidtrex! Epic trip crew. I can't wait for the Madscad 190 to drop
@NomadTackle
11 ай бұрын
Oh yeah!
Been wanting to go there for a while. You guys didn't make it look that great honestly.
@NomadTackle
10 ай бұрын
You should!
I love nomad braid and products, but Cay Sal fish don't go to school, they'll hit anything.
going out of ocean reef?
Who was the one that decided to plan that trip for January?
Awesome video guys! 🔥
How strong is squidtrek against barracuda?
@NomadTackle
7 ай бұрын
Squidtrex is made from super stretchy TPE material which is very hardy. Barracuda are pretty much the toothiest critters around so we wouldn't recommend targeting them with a Squidtrex.
Man watching that dude put the slow pitch rod in his hip and reefing on it hurts to watch
When the seacore rods comin out
@harveyolsen8407
11 ай бұрын
couple months away, not far
What’s the product name for the flying fish? 11:15
@NomadTackle
10 ай бұрын
Slipstream flying fish
What a waste of gas.