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Man versus the unknown

Debra Nicholas

08/01/2011 04:36:00 pm

John Hutson and his prized Jack Crevalle

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SAN ANTONIO – John Hutson, project superintendent, Pesado Construction Company, thought building the Colonia Sewer Wastewater Treatment Plant in Penitas, TX, was his biggest challenge. However, the often time fisherman and boat captain realized something else could try his endurance and patience more than a construction project.

During a fishing trip to Shoalwater Bay Jun. 4, Hutson began an hour long battle with a fish that pulled the boat around the bay. Hutson had no idea what was on his line, although he hoped it was a magnificent Redfish.

Finally after battling 50 minutes, the fish came to view; Hutson and his crew still had no idea what kind of fish was on the line. As he drew the fish nearer the surface, Hutson realized it wasn’t a Redfish or even an Amberjack or Tuna. The monster he was fighting was a Jack Crevalle.

While some may think the Jack Crevalle fish is not the delicacy of all fish, one will never convince John Hutson it’s not a fighter. The long battle to land this monster was a battle that Hutson will not soon forget. –dn