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Trip Log
March 1 Thru March 6, 2008 |
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 The
report this week can be summarized by just saying TUNA-TUNA-TUNA!!!----36 of
them, that ranged in weight from 30 to 200 pounds.This week's ten guests were flying from both the East and West coast of the United States. Raymond King Wonn Yu, Ronnie King Chu Yu, Bob G. Fernbacher, Mike W. Hansen, Wayne Hansen, Bob True, Richard J. McLynn, Bob F. Valenti, Matt Marricco, Ron E. Stagnari. Saturday, March 1 Isla Paridas All guests were out fishing for the afternoon most of the fishing reports were mixed with Roosterfish, Jacks and Snappers. Sunday, March 2 The weather looks good and the sea conditions were favorable, so a plan was made to head the Ship to Isla Montuosa. All of the guests and Sport boats headed out fishing by 6:30 with the ship heading to sea at 7:30. It will take about six and half hours for the ship to reach the Island. At about 5:30 the Sport boats started arriving to the ship after fishing for over 11 hours. Star III, Capt. Kid, Raymond Yu and Ronnie Yu caught two Dorado's (30 pounds), Sailfish (120 pounds), lost a Marlin and another Sailfish. Star VII Juan, Bob Fernbacher and Bob Valenti had a double hook up with a 40 pound tuna and a 140 pound Sail fish both at the same time. Star V Capt. Chacka with Bob True and Richard McLynn were having fun using Poppers to catch Tuna. That night dinner was served on the upper deck as Chef Andy cooked fresh Dorado and Tuna on the BBQ. Monday, March 3 One thing about anchoring at Isla Montuosa, you are only 5 minutes from some of the best fishing in this part of the Pacific. No long boat rides to get out to the fishing grounds and you can fish from sun-up to sun-down getting over 11 hours of "hook in the water time". With the Coral Star being so close to the "Hot Fishing Grounds" we offer our guests to come back to the ship and have a full Lunch. Today, 3 of the Sport Boats came in for Lunch and to drop off their fish so that it could be prepared for Dinner tonight. Star II Capt. Chaca, Bob True and Richard McLynn caught the largest Tuna for the day. This tuna weight in at 168 pounds and took Bob and Richard 2 1/2 hours to bring it in. Both Bob and Richard said that it was the biggest fish they had ever caught. Star VI Capt Tito, Matt Marricco and Ron Stagnari also had a good day hooking up the Tuna. The best story was when Matt hooked into a Manta Ray with a 12 foot wing span that weight in at least 400 pounds. Matt was using an Avet 30 reel with 100 pound line. He was able to reel the Manta close to the boat and release it. Tuesday, March 4 Star VII Capt, Juan, Bob Fernbacher, Bob Valenti caught 5 Tuna from 40-100-115-200 pounder. This group also hooked into a 500 pound Black Marlin and lost a approximatly 700 pound Marlin. Star VIII Capt. Alexis, Mike and Wayne Hansen hooked into 6 Tuna that ranged from 60 to 140 pounds and one Sailfish that measured out to 120 pounds. Star II Capt Chaca, Bob True and Richard McLynn lost 2 Marlin on plastics, landed 4 Dorado's with one being a nice big bull and 3 tuna that ranged from 66 pounds to 100 pounds. Wednesday, March 5 Star III Capt. Kid, Raymond and Ronnie released during the day one Sailfish, 3 Tuna, 2 Dorado's, and 2 Cubera Snappers. Star VI Capt Tito, Matt Marricco and Ron Stagnari hook into some nice Dorado's that ranged from 35 to 40 pounds and a few more Tuna. Star VIII Capt. Alexia, Mike and Wayne Hansen came in with 4 nice Groupers a 120 pound Sailfish and one Dorado. Thursday, March 6 Today is the last day and guests can fish or go into town early if they want to. Coral Star offers a half day guided trip up to the Mountain town of Boquete where the guests can have lunch and be back to the airport in time for there flight back to Panama City. Six of the guests decided to do the tour to Boquete. The other guests went fishing and caught a mixed assortment of fish. Highlights of this weeks trip; The group caught and landed over 5000 pounds of fish. Caught and reported 36 Tuna, 28 Dorado, 7 Sailfish, 2 Marlin, Snappers, Groupers, and Jacks. This report only lists fish that were caught and released by the Sport boats. |
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Until Next Time....
Captain Donald Some in the Pacific Ocean....
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