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I took a trip to Islamorada, Florida with family and friends for a fishing extravaganza in June 2010. We fished day and night for Tarpon, Swordfish, Dorado, Permit, and more. In all, we caught 15 different species of fish on the trip. On our third day out, I hooked up with this Permit which re-calibrated my idea of what fighting a fish is. The epic battle took 35 minutes. I instantly knew this fish deserved to be mounted. So that is what I did. Now, I can remember that trip and that epic adventure every time I look at my wall!

Date: June 17, 2010
Weather: Beautiful
Species: Permit
Size: 45” (50 lbs)
Location: Caught on the Atlas Wreck, Islamorada, Florida Keys

My trophy was caught on a 9’ Star rod w/ Fin Nor Offshore Spinning Reel with 30 lb Spectra and a 60 lb fluorocarbon leader tipped with a 7/0 Gamagatsu Octopus Circle Hook.

- Kelly Zimny

Congrats on the catch Kelly, that’s definitely a trophy permit! Thank you for your entry in our 2010 Contributor Contest! We’ll be sending you a copy of Fins + Skins magazine for your efforts!

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February 8, 2011 by Jonathon Marshall

Filed Under: Adventures, Contests, Features, Fishing, Florida Keys, Incredible, Key West, Octopus, Permit, Rays, Reports, Saltwater Species, Tarpon, United States, Videos
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Brit catches Rare Giant Freshwater Ray

Mr Welch battled this 6ft wide, 14ft long monster for 45 minutes and in the end it was too big to weigh. The massive ray is believed to be well over 300 pounds.


“When we got it to the surface I could not comprehend that something that size existed,” said Mr Welch, 45, a doctor in freshwater biology.

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June 26, 2008 by Clive Mathias

Filed Under: Fishing, Freshwater, Incredible, News, Rays
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Sting Ray Migration

Perhaps even more impressive then the shark migration, check out this sting ray migration photo.

Ray migration

via reddit more photos.

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June 5, 2008 by Clive Mathias

Filed Under: Incredible, Non-Fishing, Oddities, Photography, Rays, Saltwater
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Tail Hooked Stingray

I’ve never caught a stingray, but I hear they put up a great fight. And you get an even better fight if they are hooked in the tail!

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May 30, 2008 by Clive Mathias

Filed Under: Incredible, Rays, Saltwater Species, Videos
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Rare Albino Fish

To say albino fish are rare would be a huge understatement. You are actually more likely to be eaten by a fish then catch an albino.

Albino carpAlbino catfishAlbino trout

Albino troutAlbino stingray

Albino oscarAlbino muskieAlbino catfish

See more albino animals at Grandpa Cliffs

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February 1, 2008 by Clive Mathias

Filed Under: Carp, Catfish, Fishing, Muskellunge, Oddities, Rays, Trout
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World Record Manta

This gigantic manta is the biggest fish ever hooked and landed. The ray measured 19 feet, 9 inches from wing-tip to wing-tip and weighed over 5000 pounds.

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via ESPN Outdoors

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January 11, 2008 by Clive Mathias

Filed Under: Fishing, Incredible, Oddities, Rays, Saltwater, World Records
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