First king of the season caught from Jacksonville Beach pier

The first kingfish caught from the Jacksonville Beach pier this season was landed recently by Nick Pausche. Nick’s catch weighed in at 36 pounds, a healthy mackerel and a great start to what is shaping up to be a stellar kingfish season.   The pier rats have since brought five and a half additional kings over the rails. One half has been paid to the tax man, a shark. ...

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