A TOP HALF DAY
- Jan 5, 2025
- 1 min read
A couple of days ago Steve, Pat and Johono went Troppo for a few hours and all of them landed "firsts". Steve landed his first mahi mahi, Pat landed and then released his first marlin and John landed his first saosao "king barracuda". Well done fella's. It was our pleasure having you aboard and putting you on the fish. See you next year. Tight Lines Forever.. Hoppo & Team Troppo
Note: the marlin and the mahi mahi took a Pakula Lures Phantom wearing a Brad J skirt running in the shotgun position.



























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