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Trip Log March 15 Thru March 20, 2008
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weeks Fish Report can be summarized, 36 Tuna, 6 Marlin, 27 Dorado, 10 Roosterfish
along with numerous other species such as Jacks, Snappers, and even some Wahoo.
The total weight of the boat landed fish was over 6300 plus pounds. Here is the
list of the biggest fish, Black Marlin 850 pounds, Blue Marlin 700 pounds, Yellow
Fin Tuna 200 pounds, Dorado 50 plus pounds, Roosterfish 50 plus pounds, and a 70
pound Wahoo.Joining us as our special trip host was Tony and Sabrina Pena along with Aristeo A. C. Guillen, David M. Marcy, Bill J. Lane, Ed and Matthew Savela, Rolf E. Belden, Kurt D. Divan, Randy J. Divan, and Sandy J. Divan. Day One, Saturday; The guests were fishing the in-shore areas around Isla Pridas. The catch reoprt for that day was a mixd assortment of in-shore species such as Roosterfish and Snappers. With the sun going down in the Pacific ocean the guests were having a great time at the “Fan-Tail-Bar” telling the stories about the one that got away. Day Two, Sunday; The Ship and Sport fishing boats were heading to Plya Hermosa at Coiba Island. This is the first full day of fishing and the group was awoken with the smell of fresh coffee and Bacon coming from the galley. The Sport Fishing boats were all away fishing by 6:30. During the day fishing catch reports came over the Radio with Star V Capt. Chaka, Bill Lane and David Marcy reporting a 60 pound Roosterfish released. Many of the other boats reported many Yellowfin Tuna in the 100 pound class. Star VI Capt. Tito, Matthew and Ed Savela caught 8 tuna and brought a nice 70 pounder back to the ship for dinner. Day Three, Monday; The day started out flat clam and the tides were just right, a perfect day to fish. Reports came in early during the day with Star III, Capt. Kid, Kurt Divan and Randy Divan had caught over 10 Tuna along with Dorado, Jacks and Rainbow runners. Many of these fish were caught using spinning gear and poppers. Star VII Capt. Juan, Sandy Divan and Rolf Beldon came in with a reported 600 plus pound Black Marlin. This Marlin took Sandy 1 hour 45 minutes to reel and release this fish. They also hooked up with 2 Roosterfish in the 50 pound plus class and 3 nice Tuna in the 50 plus pound class. Star V Capt. Chaka, David Marcy and Bill Lane hooked into 8 Yellowfin with the biggest at 120 plus pounds also some Jacks, and a 100 plus pound Shark. Day Four, Tuesday; Most of all the action has been out at Isla Montousa so the Ship will sail to this area and anchor off shore. With the Coral Star now anchored at Isla Montousa and the fishing so close some of the sport fishing boats came in for lunch and to drop off their catch for dinner. Star V Capt Chaka, David Marcy and Bill Lane came in for Lunch and dropped off a nice 150 plus pound Tuna along with stories of Mullet Snapper, Dorado, and a Big 25 plus pound Rainbow runner. Star VI Capt. Tito, Matthew and Ed Savela hooked up and lost 3 Marlin but finally hooked and released a beauty. This was a father and son first as this was their first Marlin and they both helped to reel and release it. The Marlin took 45 minutes to reel and it measured out to be 9 feet long and a weight of 350 plus pounds. Star VIII Capt. Alexis, Tony & Sabrina Pena and Aristeo hooked into an 850 plus pound Black Marlin. Aristeo fought this giant for 5 hours on light gear, releasing it when the leader was reached. Aristeo said that they could see this monster Marlin but it just would not come up so they cut it free. This day ended late as the boats did not have to do a long run back to the ship. Some of the Sport Fishing boats came in at 6:30 PM with over 11 hours of prime “hook in the water” time. The guests were all congregating at the Fan-Tail-Bar telling the many fishing stories from the day. Great way to end a day of fishing! Day Five, Wednesday; It’s another great day in Panama; with the sun just coming up and Sport Fishing boats were starting to fish right in front of the Ship. The boats were getting their Bonita bait and watching as the sea birds attack the many bait balls in the water. Anchored at Isla Montousa is great, as we are right in the middle of the best fishing and no long boat rides. Today the ship will head back to Isla Paridas as the trip is almost over. At 5:00 PM Star III Capt. Kid, Rolf Beldon and Randy Divan came back to the Ship with a 700 pound Blue Marlin. This beauty had an 84 inch girth and was 13 feet long. The Blue Marin was reeled in by Randy and it took him 45 minutes. Rolf brought in a nice 140 plus pound Yellowfin Tuna that he hooked up on light gear. Star VIII Alexis, Tony & Sabrina Pena, and Aristeo hooked into a 900 plus pound black Marlin that they fought for 4 hours and then released at the leader. Day Six, Thursday; Today is the last day of a good trip. The guests have the option of doing a half day of fishing or going into Town early and seeing the sites. Ed and Matthew Savela decided to do a tour lead by Mate Sam. He will take them up to the Mountain town of Boquete, have lunch and meet the group at the dock by 3:30 PM. The other guests headed off to catch the many inshore fish around the islands. Star II Capt. Kid, Kurt, Randy, and Sandy Divan along with Rolf Beldon all headed out together. They reported getting into some nice size Roosterfish in the 30 to 50 pound size. Star VIII Capt. Alexis, Tony and Aristco also hooked into some Roosterfish in the 20 to 30 pound class. This was a Great Trip! And a lot of fun, until next time------ |
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Until Next Time....
Captain Donald Somewhere on the Pacific Ocean.... |
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