Very Nice report Jason. It's always nice when it's non-stop action whether they are keepers or not.
As far as the mystery fish: I am not sure, but the closest I could find is this:
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Family Sparidae, PORGIES
Calamus bajonado
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Description: Generally silvery to brassy, with a bluish cast. Front of head brown, with blue line along lower rim of eye; a whitish stripe below eye, and another between eye and mouth; corner of mouth orange.
Where found: Coastal waters to 45 m (150 ft.)., R.I., Bermuda, and n. Gulf of Mexico to Brazil.
Size: To 60 cm (2 ft.) and 3.6 kg (8 lbs.).
Remarks: Regarded as a good fish, but may cause ciguatera</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>