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Catch n cook moray eel ⚡️. Nothing like I ever caught before

Eel that fought hard love to see it 💪🎣

Spotted Moray ~ Gymnothorax moringa
Second new species of the trip were the spotted moray eel. Last time down I hooked one under the same rock but a crab walked over and cut my 6lb line before I could land it. It was disappointing to say the least. Surprisingly there were several under the same rock this time down and @seanwilms had the proper line and hook to land both our first. He also had a great idea on the spot to use his snorkel bag for a quick photo and release. Thanks to him and his fiance for all the help and hanging out. I had a great time and hope to land one of those tiger snake eels next time 🤙🎣

Made a plan that if I saw one of these beautiful spotted morays will snorkeling I’d have a hand line on standby to try and pull one out. Found a couple in a rock pile and pulled one out. Didn’t have a plan for what to do with it once caught but my snorkel bag proved to be a decent make shift photo tank. New species #364 for me.

The Paintspotted moray is a striking eel known for its vivid, speckled coloration. Typically reaching lengths of 24-30 inches and weighing up to 3 pounds, it inhabits coral reefs and rocky crevices in tropical waters. This nocturnal predator feeds primarily on fish and crustaceans, using its keen sense of smell and sharp teeth to hunt.

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