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Old 08-14-2020, 07:24 AM   #1
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St. Pete Open

Good luck to everybody this weekend. I have another commitment. After this weekend and you've rested up.. If you went to the MG (Middle Grounds). Can you post a report? Going there soon. Thanks
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Old 08-16-2020, 09:21 PM   #2
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Re: St. Pete Open

Richard Taylor's St. Pete Open Tournament Winning Carbo. 95.5 lbs. gutted. Couldn't have happen to a better guy.

We were out 50 miles up north, pretty close to the grounds. Viz was great. Slight thermocline at 80 ft. in 100 fsw. Not cold enough for a wetsuit. Probably similar conditions on the grounds.

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Old 08-17-2020, 07:42 AM   #3
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Way to go, Rich!
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Old 08-17-2020, 08:31 AM   #4
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Thanks Cuzza for the near MG report and Rich's fish pic. If anybody went to the MG. Don't be shy to post a report. Or you can always send me a PM.
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Old 08-17-2020, 12:41 PM   #5
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Congrats Rich.......heck of a fish!
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Old 08-17-2020, 06:02 PM   #6
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Congrats! I've never even seen a black anywhere near that big underwater.
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Old 08-19-2020, 09:08 PM   #7
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Got to see Rich today and congratulate him. Way to go! Great fish. Amazing story! 1st place glass proudly displayed in his shop!
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