Marlin Sequence
- Thread starter Barbender
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You don't want to here my stories...you'll cry!!!!!!
Here's a taste of where I go and who i go with...
http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f9/madness-continues-theyre-getting-bigger-57449.html
I'm setting up trips for specific clients who want to explore a whole new world of hurt...2009
Trust me...once you go pelagic...you will be hooked forever.!
I should warn you all...this quality of fishing isn't cheap but it is worth every penny...
If you are interested...PM or e-mail me
www.coastwidesportsfishing.com
Here's a taste of where I go and who i go with...
http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f9/madness-continues-theyre-getting-bigger-57449.html
I'm setting up trips for specific clients who want to explore a whole new world of hurt...2009
Trust me...once you go pelagic...you will be hooked forever.!
I should warn you all...this quality of fishing isn't cheap but it is worth every penny...
If you are interested...PM or e-mail me
www.coastwidesportsfishing.com
Now you've got me going...
here's another....
http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/m...3271-ill-take-pointy-ones-please-10-16-a.html
There are lot's of other places in the world and right now Panama is going off with some huge Black's close to grander status.
I got a call from a buddy in PV a few day's ago that saw another boat release a huge Black around 800lbs....
I'll tell you one thing, you haven't done anything as crazy as leadering your first big Marlin...pulling that bad boy up and letting him go is heaven.....
Release is the name of the game!
I'm heading down soon...I can't wait!!!
www.coastwidesportsfishing.com
here's another....
http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/m...3271-ill-take-pointy-ones-please-10-16-a.html
There are lot's of other places in the world and right now Panama is going off with some huge Black's close to grander status.
I got a call from a buddy in PV a few day's ago that saw another boat release a huge Black around 800lbs....
I'll tell you one thing, you haven't done anything as crazy as leadering your first big Marlin...pulling that bad boy up and letting him go is heaven.....
Release is the name of the game!
I'm heading down soon...I can't wait!!!
www.coastwidesportsfishing.com
Dogbreath
Well-Known Member
Over the past 25 years I've fished Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, T&T, Fiji and Tonga for big game.
Like anything else it's a crap shoot if you just want to target Marlin the average is one fish every 3 days can your wallet sustain the expense?
It's also a crap shoot as to whether or not you as newbie will actually be allowed to do much apart from holding the rod and turning the handle, is that OK with you?
Marlin are exciting, fast tough and strong but IMO other fish in the sea are easier to catch and provide at least as many thrills.
I'm not into killing any billfish at all anymore, which of course adds to the hassle/expanse of literally ransoming a fish's life from a greedy stupid crew and there are lots of those around every country you go.
Like anything else it's a crap shoot if you just want to target Marlin the average is one fish every 3 days can your wallet sustain the expense?
It's also a crap shoot as to whether or not you as newbie will actually be allowed to do much apart from holding the rod and turning the handle, is that OK with you?
Marlin are exciting, fast tough and strong but IMO other fish in the sea are easier to catch and provide at least as many thrills.
I'm not into killing any billfish at all anymore, which of course adds to the hassle/expanse of literally ransoming a fish's life from a greedy stupid crew and there are lots of those around every country you go.
happy hooker
Crew Member
I hear ya, last time I was in PV I chartered a boat for the day(shared with a guy from Colorado). We got a ton of bonita and mahi mahi. Near the end of the day I got an 8 ft sailfish. Great battle and what a beautiful fish, the colors were amazing. As the fish tired and I got her near the boat the crew grabbed thier gaffs and I said not a chance, this beauty will live to fight another day. They would have none of that. The crew proceeded to take the rod from me and gaff the fish, haul it into the boat and kill it. The captain then sold the fish to the guy from Colorado so he could get it mounted, it was sickening. This gorgeous fish almost immediately turned black, lost all its color after they killed it. All so it could be mounted. Pretty dissapointing. So a warning to all who want to charter for big game and practise c&r, make sure you ask the captain first if it is an option.
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opp-i-ottan
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quote:Originally posted by Dogbreath
Over the past 25 years I've fished Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, T&T, Fiji and Tonga for big game.
Like anything else it's a crap shoot if you just want to target Marlin the average is one fish every 3 days can your wallet sustain the expense?
It's also a crap shoot as to whether or not you as newbie will actually be allowed to do much apart from holding the rod and turning the handle, is that OK with you?
Marlin are exciting, fast tough and strong but IMO other fish in the sea are easier to catch and provide at least as many thrills.
I'm not into killing any billfish at all anymore, which of course adds to the hassle/expanse of literally ransoming a fish's life from a greedy stupid crew and there are lots of those around every country you go.
Hey Dogbreath and Barbender,
Insist on Catch and Release before you go and before you pay! Also insist that the skipper is a member of the Bill Fish Foundation - so they know how to both hook and release a fish safely!
http://www.billfish.org/new/index.asp
Also, with respect to the number of fish/week (day)... it depends on where you go and what time of year!? Myself and a couple of buddies had a good trip this summer: Cape Verde </u> (about 500 miles off the coast of Senegal (West Africa).
http://www.biggamefishingcapeverde.com/index.html
We fished for 8 days and "caught" (hooked and brought to the boat for releasing) 12 Blue Marlin!!! I.e almost 2 Marlin/day! Best day was 4 Marlin! The time was early July! Estimated weight ranged between 250lbs - 900 lbs! I say "estimated" because all (save one) either tore themselves loose, or were safely released. Only one Marlin died - a 343 ponder which was accidentally killed by the prop - that fish we gave to the locals who had a huge party during the night! [8D]
In addition to marlin, we caught Mahi Mahi, Wahoo and Yellowfin Tuna - up to 250lbs! One of the definte highlights was when I - during a rare CALM day - was snorkling on the surface and taking pictures of a 200lb Yellowfin which was hooked and swimming in circles under the boat! Even counting all my years scuba diving both cold and warm water... THAT was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen!!!
I have lots of photos (and video) from Cape Verde if anyone is interested, but i have no idea how to, in this forum, insert images that are stored on my hard-drive!? Maybe some of you can help?
Anyway... the trip was of course a blast. I would do it again but not too regularly! First, the boat was 1,000.00 Euros / day! Second the constant roar and smell of 2x425hp diesels wears on the psyche after a while. Third, everything was ROUGH ROUGH ROUGH - the weather, the fishing... even dangerous at times (one 650 lb Marlin almost tore the hand off the skipper!). I'm over 50 now! My body could not take that too many times! Yaosa!
To tell you the truth... I think there's much to be said for the traquility of a 2-3 knots troll for salmon 20 miles off Bamfield on a beautifully calm BC summer day, with Humpbacks and Grey's providing entertainment!
Cheers mates...
Oppi
Hey Rich thanks for the links. They are great stories about monster fish. Happy Hooker I had the same thing happen to me in Florida, I was so mad but did not know what to do. In future I will make sure skippers realize in advance thatI do not want to kill those incredible fish. Although in my case it was a huge shark. Opp I am jealous of your ability to fish all over the world like that. You are very fortunate to be able to fish so many amazing places.
Your very welcome Bartender...
Josh temple is a BC boy who moved south to hunt these huge fish but it is strickly catch and release...
Be careful if you go to Hawaii...different system over there so make sure you mention your gonna release your billfish before leaving the dock...
www.coastwidesportsfishing.com
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opp-i-ottan
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opp-i-ottan
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Hi Barbender,
Enjoy:
Oppi
Bloody fantastic Oppi. They really capture the feel of the whole trip thanks so much for posting them. That pic of the Tuna underwater is awesome. I am so jealous. No more fantasizing about Monica Belluci from now on it is Cape Verde....ok with Monica Belluci in a bikini....bloody awesome.
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opp-i-ottan
Guest
YOU'RE MORE THAN WELCOME!
Ps: I wouldn't mind that Belluci picture
] Hey... sometimes fish is not enough! [:I]
getbent
Well-Known Member
I am heading down to Bucerias for two weeks form the 27th of December till the 10th of Jan. I would love to fish with Josh Temple but man is it pricey! I know he is one of the top capitans there and has probably the best charter boat on the coast but still. The people I am going with are really not to into fishing...but hey they are still cool.Myself and one guy from the group are gonna do some inshore panga for a day though.
I am hoping to tag up with someone else to share the costs for an offshore out to El Corbetena or El Banco for some cow tuna, if not I am off by myself about $1200 to $1500. Sounds like they will still be there. I have down lots of research and have contacted 5 different outfits and have kinda nailed one down, they will go 150 nautical miles and stay out for 12, 14 or more to put you on the fish.
http://www.tunatimesportfishing.com/index.html
Man with the Canadian dollar crashing it kinda sucks but hell "it is what it is". perhaps there may be some room for some good old Mexican bartering.
I hope to do one more day with another outfit that is a bit cheaper...but you get what you pay for right?!
I thought that most of the charters were using circle hooks and doing C/R exclusively. You will always find those that think of it still as a food fishery.
Last time I was down fishing out of San Jose del Cabo (16 yrs ago) it was a total gaff and bonk...quite depressing really. I mentioned it to the owner on day 2 that I wanted to release when I went out the next day and he said "Are you crazy, that is food man". So after the first day of Marlin we switched to tuna and dordo and the like and brought it home for ourselves and I gave lots to a local Bartender I met at the hotel...he was so surprised. He took me back to his families house for dinner twice, once for fresh fish and the other for some authentic mexican and cold beer...very, very cool.
This time I am far more prepared and will be taking my big cooler down to bring home some tuna and the like. I hope i get into a couple as it will be a real thrill to watch a large Yellowfin swim away.
I will post some photos on my return.
Guy
I am hoping to tag up with someone else to share the costs for an offshore out to El Corbetena or El Banco for some cow tuna, if not I am off by myself about $1200 to $1500. Sounds like they will still be there. I have down lots of research and have contacted 5 different outfits and have kinda nailed one down, they will go 150 nautical miles and stay out for 12, 14 or more to put you on the fish.
http://www.tunatimesportfishing.com/index.html
Man with the Canadian dollar crashing it kinda sucks but hell "it is what it is". perhaps there may be some room for some good old Mexican bartering.
I hope to do one more day with another outfit that is a bit cheaper...but you get what you pay for right?!
I thought that most of the charters were using circle hooks and doing C/R exclusively. You will always find those that think of it still as a food fishery.
Last time I was down fishing out of San Jose del Cabo (16 yrs ago) it was a total gaff and bonk...quite depressing really. I mentioned it to the owner on day 2 that I wanted to release when I went out the next day and he said "Are you crazy, that is food man". So after the first day of Marlin we switched to tuna and dordo and the like and brought it home for ourselves and I gave lots to a local Bartender I met at the hotel...he was so surprised. He took me back to his families house for dinner twice, once for fresh fish and the other for some authentic mexican and cold beer...very, very cool.
This time I am far more prepared and will be taking my big cooler down to bring home some tuna and the like. I hope i get into a couple as it will be a real thrill to watch a large Yellowfin swim away.
I will post some photos on my return.
Guy
