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Old 09-17-2014, 09:02 PM   #1
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79.98lb cubera snapper at 120' freediving (pics/vid)

First thread of my life so I apologize if I screw this up. Been free diving for 35 years and didn't start taking pics till the last 7 years so I am a little technology challenged. I just stored them in my mind but my daughters say that is going quickly so I should start recording some of it. Went 110 miles offshore out of Bradenton in 200 feet of water last weekend, free dove some 65 foot pinnacles. Got lucky and stoned an 80lb cubera snapper at 120'. Was able to get it on video, it is my second attempt ever at making a film so please don't expect too much. Please don't drink the HATERADE if you comment!!!

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Old 09-17-2014, 09:17 PM   #2
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Re: 79.98lb cubera snapper at 120' freediving (pics/vid)

Congratulations on your big arse Cubera. Interesting method and video, too.

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Old 09-17-2014, 09:32 PM   #3
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Re: 79.98lb cubera snapper at 120' freediving (pics/vid)

Awesome fish congrats on your trophy free style!
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Old 09-17-2014, 10:09 PM   #4
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Rad!
Great video too!
Looks like you landed him during the day?
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Old 09-17-2014, 10:52 PM   #5
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wow, beastly teeth on that one!
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Old 09-17-2014, 11:40 PM   #6
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Nice fish Owen...looks like Medusa turned it to stone with a long shot.
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Old 09-17-2014, 11:46 PM   #7
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Saw this before - BADASS!!
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Old 09-18-2014, 05:17 AM   #8
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Westbury, we started at 5 am but shot fish around 7am when sun just braking the horizon.
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Old 09-18-2014, 07:01 AM   #9
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Very nice! Excellent video as well. I wish I knew what was on the bottom.
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Old 09-18-2014, 07:07 AM   #10
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Truly badass, well done and thanks for sharing
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Old 09-18-2014, 08:54 AM   #11
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Wow, that was awesome. Is that a calcutta catamaran. I have a friend with one down in cudjoe and that boat rocks.
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Old 09-18-2014, 09:15 AM   #12
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Awesome fish. I'm going to have to make a sticker of a freediver holding a man-sized Cubera, and I'll be sure to get one to you.
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Awesome video and great fish! congrats
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Westbury, we started at 5 am but shot fish around 7am when sun just braking the horizon.
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Truly badass, well done and thanks for sharing
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