Oh, I've caught several rays in the gulf, they just haven't been my target species. The largest that I hooked broke 50 lb mono and I couldn't even turn him. My drag wasn't strong enough so I ended up wrapping the line around my sandal. It cut halfway through my sandal before it broke. The big one was incredibly strong, but it didn't make any screaming runs. It just continued down the beach at a moderate pace. It acted like it was barely aware that it was hooked.
I wonder if they taste like shark? Blacktip and bonnet head sharks are both excellent table fare.
I wonder if they taste like shark? Blacktip and bonnet head sharks are both excellent table fare.