Bob with a hefty amberjack he caught last summer.
Bob with a 10-pound red grouper caught in 60 feet of water.
Bob with a 29-inch gag that ate a squirrelfish in 65 feet. Reportedly it had to be wrestled away from a Goliath that wanted to eat it.
Bob Mercier with a 35-pound AJ caught in 2016.
Bob caught this ‘cuda back in 2010.
Bob loved catching all sorts of fish on the Jersey Devil, but especially amberjack. Here’s a 40-pounder he caught in 2012.
Bob showing off the tats and a 35-pound kingfish.
By Capt. Josh Olive
If you’re a regular WaterLine reader, you’ve probably seen photos of Bob Mercier. He and his Jersey Devil irregulars have been regular contributors to the Reader Photos section for years. Sadly, Bob passed away after a short illness on Jan. 12. Here are a few photos to remember him by. See you on the other side, Bob.
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