Lack of  Sunshine on my skin is in very short supply here in New Hampshire so the wife and I are heading to Florida for vacation. She can get some sunshine and I can tan a little and catch a few fish. Lots of sunscreen lotion!

We are heading to Naples, Florida in February. In my investigations it appears wise to book a trip ahead of time. I booked a day off-shore on a serious 24 ft boat for myself and wife. I am hoping to catch some larger fish for an article. Offshore fish in February include species such as Grouper, Snapper, Cobia, Permit, Kingfish, Barracuda, and on the wrecks perhaps a giant Grouper. It’s sort of like big game hunting with a fishing rod instead of a rifle.

I’d like to catch some grouper or yellowtail snapper for me to chef up at home so we shall see. The yellowtail is known for its sushi quality so I may bring some wasabi and pickled ginger along in the boat.

Grouper’s are small and large and come in many sub-species. Some are giant!

You can bake grouper thus http://allrecipes.com.au/recipe/21087/baked-grouper.aspx

Fried Grouper Taco’s with Key Lime

Cobia Fish

Cobia with Lemon Caper sauce https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/cobia-with-lemon-caper-sauce/c13d38ee-2a29-4766-8ca7-7af746396c18

So off to Florida for some well deserved tackle time on the water. I will freeze my fish fillets and bring home if possible. I like to eat what I catch and chef pretty well in the kitchen.

Yellowtail Snapper

Just  looked at a stuffed whole roasted snapper below.

Yellowtail Snapper Ceviche below with Viangrette from https://www.thedailymeal.com/yellowtail-ceviche-recipe

Or this Yellowtail Sushi Roll https://spoonacular.com/recipes/yellowtail-roll-540869

I have purchased a new Nikon D5500 SLR below with 24  megapixel and video capability so we shall see what I get for photo’s and video’s on the beach and on the water.

Shooting with my Camera and Catching with Rod and Reel. Nice!

Looking forward to the Trip!