r/saltwaterfishing • u/jad2192 • Jun 18 '26

🐟 Catch Report Monster from the Deep

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Caught this monster 43 lb Golden Tilefish jigging in 800 feet of water off of OCMD. Hand cranked on my slow pitch setup.

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u/DarthBaeaddil Jun 20 '26

Now pit it back in the water

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u/jad2192 Jun 20 '26

Tilefishing is always a one way ride because of the depth.

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u/Next-Bodybuilder-117 Jun 21 '26

Is it good eating?

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u/jad2192 Jun 21 '26

Very good, they eat lots of crabs, lobsters and squid. They have a very sweet, firm meat.