Tips from the Pros

Tips from the Pros
Find tips from the GAFF STAFF and GAFF Captains. We will share our knowledge on everything from the set-up rigging to mouth watering recipes!
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    Captain Rapps' "Off the Hook" Mangrove Snapper with Fresh Mango Salsa

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    Hey guys, want an easy-to-make recipe sure to impress your favorite gal? And gals, how about making something you would only expect to find in a fancy restaurant, that will make your man think you spent all day preparing his dinner? Well, here's...
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    Your Engine is Fine -- It's the Fuel that Sucks

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    Boat mechanics are finding themselves dealing with a flood of frustrated owners who bring in their boats because the engine isn't running right or has a gummed-up carburetor, only to bring it back as soon as a month later with the same complaint...
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    Triggerfish Fine Table Fare... If You Know How to Clean Them

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    Do you know what fine table fair triggerfish are? The meat is as delicate as any you will taste. I would compare the quality of the meat right up there on my list of favorites directly under fresh flounder (stuffed with crabmeat) or pompano (broiled with...
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    Shrimp Scaloppini

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    List of Ingredients: 2 oz lemon juice 2 oz heavy cream 1/2 lb (2 sticks) butter 20 Count Jumbo Shrimp Deveined 2 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 1 Cup Chopped White Onion 1/2 Cup Chopped Green Onion 10 oz Chicken...
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    Cioppino (Seafood Stew)

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    Recipe by Capt. Pete Rapps - Ingredients - ¼ cup olive oil 1 large Vidalia onion (chopped) 1 green pepper (chopped) 4 celery stalks (chopped) 1 small stalk of fennel (chopped) ¼ cup green onions (chopped...
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    How Does Shamwow Work on Boats? A GAFF Girls review

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    GAFF Girls Kim and Sarah, from our November/December issue, were nice enough to help us test how well Shamwow works on getting your boat dry. Want to know the verdict? Just watch the video.
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    Sheepshead Fishing

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    It's almost that time of year again. Inshore water temperatures will be down in the lower 50s--too low for a good grouper bite. That leaves you with just three options: Stay home watching TV and doing honey do's, run way off shore to deep water in search...
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    Sunshine Crusted Seas Scallops

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    Ingredients 1 lb. sea scallops - roughly 8-10 count per pound 1 large orange 1 large grapefruit 1 large lemon 1 large lime 1/2 orange bell pepper 1/2 yellow bell pepper 1/2 cup grated coconut 1/4 cup orange juice with pulp 1/4 cup...
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    Fired Up Asian Shrimp Pasta

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    Fired Up Asian Shrimp Pasta Hello GAFFers! Folks it's HOT outside, and somethin' tells me it's only gonna get HOTTER! Everybody knows the "GumboGuy" tends to enjoy it a bit on the hot side, even when trying to cool things down. I know that sounds...
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    Captain Craig's Smokin Amber Jacked Up Fish Dip

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    Captain Craig's "Smokin' Amber-Jacked-Up" Fish Dip Ingredients: 2-3 Medium Jalapeno Peppers Minced 1 Medium Vidalia Onion Minced 1 - 1.5 lbs Smoked Amberjack or King Mackerel Finely Diced 1-Cup Mayo 2 Tbsp Honey Mustard 2 Tsp Salt 2 Tsp...
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