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‘Didn’t seem real.’ Tampa Bay captain goes fishing with these UF Gator giants

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By Jon Chapman
| Bradenton Herald Verified
Standing at 6-foot, 6 inches tall and 240 pounds, Rob Chapman is usually the biggest in a room. In fishing terms, he’d be a trophy in the top .5% of all men at his height. Making him feel small is a rare occurrence. At over 400 pounds and also standing at 6 foot, 6 inches, Desmond Watson would be an absolute lunker. Playing football at the University of Florida and during a brief stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Watson stood out for his size and made even the biggest football players look small.
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‘Didn’t seem real.’ Tampa Bay captain goes fishing with these UF Gator giants

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By Jon Chapman
| Aol Verified
Standing at 6-foot, 6 inches tall and 240 pounds, Rob Chapman is usually the biggest in a room. In fishing terms, he’d be a trophy in the top .5% of all men at his height. Making him feel small is a rare occurrence. At over 400 pounds and also standing at 6 foot, 6 inches, Desmond Watson would be an absolute lunker. Playing football at the University of Florida and during a brief stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Watson stood out for his size and made even the biggest football players look small.
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‘Amazing tarpon season.’ How Manatee County’s weather benefits local anglers

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By Jon Chapman
| Bradenton Herald Verified
In the extremely clean Gulf waters, there are a pair of kings who have made their presence known over the past few weeks. One is passing through and about to make an exit, while another is making an early season arrival for those who can find them. The one that has been around is king mackerel, more commonly called kingfish. They’re a speedy and toothy pelagic that migrates north across the west coast of Florida in the spring.
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