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Snagging 844 Pound Mako Shark Is The Ultimate Mancation

Where: 116 Highway 98 E [map], Destin, FL, United States, 32540
October 15, 2007 at 3:56 PM | by markj | 2 Comments

Six friends went to a fishing tournament looking to catch some grouper and ended up hauling in a Jaws-like 844-pound shark instead. Needless to say, when Adlee Bruner and friends to pulled into the docks for the Destin Fish Rodeo prize, their Gulf of Mexico 11-foot mako shark set a Destin Fishing Rodeo record.

While this year's rodeo is not only un-winnable, but also over, next year's rodeo looms, and Adlee Bruner set the bar high for 2008. However, FishDestin gives you plenty of chances to practice between now and then. Family fishing, corporate fishing, and bay fishing are all offered. Don't see "big ass shark fishing trips", but apparently that is a possible bonus of any trip. Can you imagine if one of these "Family Fishing Trips" hooked a 844 pound Mako? Anyway, it goes without saying if you pull in Jaws you have had the ultimate mancation. Drinks are on AJ's, or they should be.

[Photo: Miami Press]

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· Destin Hotels [HotelChatter]
· Destin Fishing Rodeo [Official Site]

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  1. FishingThailand

    Jaunted Member

    Poor Fish

    Why do some fishermen insist on taking their sport fish and killing them? Daft if you ask me! Soon there won't be any left then what will you hang?

    Thailand Holidays provide catch and release fishing for fish this size...you can then eat farmed fish in the restuarant in the evening! Far better, don't you think?

    September 29, 2008 at 6:49 AM
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  1. GSTAgnt

    Jaunted Member

    That is so cool!

    I don't think many people realize how much there is to do in Florida beyond the theme parks. I found some great tips for visiting the state from this article here: http://blogs.lib.ncsu.edu/page/springbreak?entry=21_florida_vacation_rentals
    October 27, 2008 at 11:47 PM
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