Ep.06 Jeremy Cox: Mongo Offshore Challenge and Fishing the Northern Gulf of Mexico

Jeremy Cox, Captain of the Lolita fishing team and co-founder of the Mongo Offshore Challenge, shares his fishing journey and the success of their recent fishing trip. The conversation covers topics such as Jeremy's fishing background, the Mongo Offshore Challenge, and their recent catch of a 704-pound blue marlin. They discuss the tournament format, the significance of the catch, and the importance of preserving and studying these fish. Jeremy also talks about the excitement of lure fishing and the thrill of anticipation. The conversation highlights the joy of fishing and the special moments shared with family and friends. The conversation revolves around the experience of catching marlin in the Gulf of Mexico and the importance of sustainable fishing practices. The guests discuss their recent catch of a 700-pound marlin and the challenges they faced during the fishing trip. They also touch on the significance of donating the meat from the catch to charities and zoos. The conversation highlights the love and passion marlin fishermen have for the species and their efforts to protect and conserve them. The guests also discuss the science and research that can be conducted using these rare event species. Additionally, they talk about the process of catching live bait in the Gulf of Mexico and the strategies they use to keep the bait fresh and alive. In this conversation, Jeremy from the Lolita Fishing Team discusses the evolution of live baiting in offshore fishing. He explains how the use of live bait tubes has become a common practice and how it has improved the ability to keep bait alive for longer periods. Jeremy also talks about the importance of fresh and frisky bait in attracting fish and shares tips on handling and caring for bait to keep it in optimal condition. He emphasizes the significance of structure, such as oil rigs, in creating fish aggregating devices (FADs) and attracting a variety of fish species. Jeremy also mentions the potential for future expansion of the Mongo Offshore Tournament to the East Coast and internationally.

 

Mongo Offshore Challenge East Coast Registration

https://www.reeltimeapps.com/live/tournaments/2024-mongo-offshore-east-coast/register

 

Mongo App:

Iphone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mongo-offshore-challenge/id1516755470

Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.reeltimeapps.mongo&pcampaignid=web_share

 

Keywords

 

fishing, blue marlin, tournament, Mongo Offshore Challenge, Gulf of Mexico, Lolita fishing team, catch, celebration, preservation, marlin, Gulf of Mexico, sustainable fishing, catch and release, fishing tournaments, conservation, live bait, tuna tubes, live baiting, offshore fishing, bait tubes, fresh bait, frisky bait, handling bait, oil rigs, fish aggregating devices, FADs, structure, Mongo Offshore Tournament

 

Takeaways

 

• Jeremy Cox shares his fishing journey and the success of their recent fishing trip
• The Mongo Offshore Challenge is a season-long tournament that awards the biggest fish caught in various categories
• The Lolita fishing team caught a 704-pound blue marlin during the Hurricane Open tournament
• The catch was celebrated with family and friends, and the fish was donated to science for research purposes
• Lure fishing provides a unique thrill and anticipation for anglers
• Preserving and studying these fish is important for understanding their reproduction and population Marlin fishermen are passionate about the species and work towards their conservation and sustainability.
• Donating the meat from caught marlin to charities and zoos is a way to reduce waste and benefit the community.
• Catching live bait in the Gulf of Mexico can be challenging, especially during the day when the bait goes deep.
• Tuna tubes are used to keep live bait fresh and alive during fishing trips.
• The conversation highlights the importance of responsible fishing practices and the role of fishermen in scientific research and data collection. Live baiting has evolved over the years, with the use of live bait tubes becoming a common practice in offshore fishing.
• Fresh and frisky bait is essential in attracting fish, and there are techniques to handle and care for bait to keep it in optimal condition.
• Oil rigs serve as fish aggregating devices (FADs) by providing structure and attracting a variety of fish species.
• The Mongo Offshore Tournament is a popular fishing tournament that focuses on the Gulf of Mexico, but there are plans to expand to the Eas