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2010
Fishing Reports
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Managers Yolanda and Peter manage to keep you in fish stories.
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2009 REPORTS
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As we continue on this month of July, the fishing continues to be really good. I must admit that we do miss the big numbers of
sailfish, usually common around this time but the Marlin are
biting both on the reef and out on the drop-off. We were again blessed by the
arrival of large schools of Yellowfin Tuna. Yes, there were
some really sore muscles last week. These fish really put up a fight and they’re
big. The largest one brought to the scale for the week weighed in at just over
200 lbs. I recalled last Monday when we had a triple header of
tuna all over 100 lbs. What a moment. One angler also released a 600
lb Black Marlin on the reef. With all the rain last
week the inshore bite was fairly slow but some anglers manage to pluck out a few
Roosterfish and a couple on big Cubera Snappers.
Jack Boyer was the top angler last week. He
released 3 BLACK MARLIN the biggest estimated at 400
lbs. Kevin Pate also had luck on his side, releasing his first
BLACK MARLIN estimated at 600 lbs. He also
scored a really nice CUBERA SNAPPER around 45
lbs. His wife Mandi also released her first BLACK
MARLIN around 300 lbs. She
also had a shot at her dream ROOSTERFISH and released one around 45 lbs. Tyler Sudbrink released his
first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 300 lbs. He
also has some luck with 4 PACIFIC SAILFISH.
Martin Bronstein and his son Matthew released 3 BLACK MARLIN
for the week. Martin also released a TARPON60
lbs, while fishing the rocks just north of the lodge.
John Lukacs Jr. released his first
PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN estimated at 300 lbs and
C.J. Gifford also caught his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN, a
respectable 350 lbs. His mom Gwyn released her first
PACIFIC SAILFISH. Nancibelle Vallee , granddaughter of the
original owner of the lodge, Ray Smith, released her first PACIFIC
SAILFISH estimated at 110 lbs. Zachary Helms released
his first PACIFIC SAILFISH estimated at 110
lbs and Jeff Gifford also had a shot at his first
PACIFIC SAILFISH and got the release. Eric
Stevens weighed in a monster 210 lb YELLOWFIN TUNA.
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The bite continued be spectacular last week. The
reef was firing up and bait seemed to be everywhere. Blacks were feeding both on
and around the reef and a few lucky anglers got tom feel the pull of these
magnificent beasts. Big Dorado were piled up on the trash lines and were easy
to catch too. Some of them in the 50-60 lb range. The inshore bite continued to
be great with some big Roosterfish and Cubera Snappers. There were also a few
wahoo just north of the lodge.
Battle
Hslam and his grandson Wynn both released their first BLACK
MARLIN estimated at 300 lbs. They also had great
action on the sailfish. Both also released their first PACIFIC
SAILFISH around 100 lbs. Sonny Hilyard had a trip of a
lifetime. He released 2 BLACK
MARLIN, 450 and 300
lbs. On his last day both him and his wife Donna decided to try
the inshore fishing and scored three (3) MONSTER ROOSTERFISH ,
all over 70 lbs. WOW!!! Donna also released her first
PACIFIC SAILFISH estimated at 100 lbs. Gregory
Armstrong released his first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 400 lbs.
Martin Tomerlin scored his first BLACK MARLIN release with a
nice 300 lb fish and Tyler Sudbrink released his first
BLACK MARLIN estimated at 300 lbs.
Evin Hamilton
released his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN after a grueling two
hour battle. The fish was estimated at 350 lbs. He also got his
first PACIFIC SAILFISH. His sister Caitlyn released her first
PACIFIC SAILFISH estimated at 90 lbs. Steward
Vanderlinden released his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN, a nice
sized fish in the 400 lb range. His wife Wendi released her first
PACIFIC SAILFISH estimated at 90 lbs.
Their son Henry also got into the action and released his first PACIFIC
SAILFISH estimated at 100 lbs.
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What a bite last week! The sea was alive with bait and of course with conditions like that the fish were willing. Sailfish were schooling up on the trash line around 10 miles out and our guests were in the thick of all the action. Giant schools of Yellowfin Tuna also gathered to feast on the baitfish in the line. It was all out war. Back at the reef, the schools of bonito continued to feed voraciously and in them was the odd Black Marlin.The Roosterfish were piled inshore and large schools of Wahoo were also around.
Mark Davis, host of BIG WATER ADVENTURES visited us this week to film a special production on Inshore Fishing at Tropic Star Lodge. Accompanying him was Raleigh Werking, one of the world’s best light tackle anglers and IGFA world record holder. Mark is certainly not the average angler. He rolled down here with over 300 lbs of fishing gear. They decided to hit up the inshore for the first couple of days chasing Roosterfish. They released 6 ROOSTERFISH, 2 big AMBERJACK and a couple of YELLOWFIN TUNA on day one. With the prize Roosterfish out of the way they decided target all the other inshore and offshore species available at the lodge. For the next three days they caught WAHOO, SAILFISH, YELLOWFIN TUNA and CUBERA SNAPPER. They got them all. Mark told me that this was by far one of the best shows he’s ever done. Look out for his series BIG WATER ADVENTURES airing in January 2011. 
Richard and Yvonne Buckley joined us again this week. This was by far their best trip this season. Yvonne released three BLACK MARLIN, bringing her total up to 87 Marlin releases on stand-up gear. They also had a blast chasing the wahoo inshore. These elusive pelagic sometimes show up in big numbers just north of the lodge. Yvonne’s biggest WAHOO for the week went an honest 70 lbs; a real trophy fish.
Hugh Lazenberry Jr. released his first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 350 lbs. He also had a shot of his first PACIFIC SAILFISH and got the release. Hugh also released the biggest ROOSTERFISH for the week, a monster, estimated at 75 lbs. WOW! His dad Hugh Sr. released his first PACIFIC SAILFISH estimated at around 120 lbs.
Collin Oswald released his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN this week; a nice one too, estimated at 400 lbs. He also released his first PACIFIC SAILFISH90 lbs and also got a 50+ lb DORADO. Art, his dad also released his first PACIFIC SAILFISH around 90 lbs. Art’s biggest YELLOWFIN TUNA for the week weighed in at 120 lbs. He also released a BIG ROOSTERFISH estimated around 60 lbs. Both the Lazenberry’s and Oswald’s fished for six days on two boats and boy did they ever rack up the numbers. They caught 110 fish over the six days fishing. Incredible action!
Daniel Erinakes did not get her Black Marlin this week but released 7 PACIFIC SAILFISH and a bunch of big YELLOWFIN TUNA . |
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After last week’s great offshore bite I waited in anticipation for round two of the action. It started on Monday with a Edward
Carter releasing a BIG BLACK MARLIN estimated at 600
lbs. Three other Blacks were also hooked but eventually lost. Hey, they
win sometimes right? The tuna bite continued to be great. Lots of action too.
One boat caught 80 +Yellowfin Tuna in one day.
Spectacular!
Tom, Tommy and Tyler Smyth all caught their
first PACIFIC SAILFISH. Steven Pender Dina Green and Tony
Zimbicki and released their first PACIFIC SAILFISH this week.
Frank Guerra released his first PACIFIC SAILFISH estimated at
110 lbs and a nice 130 lb YELLOWFIN
TUNA.
Raleigh Werking, our Marketing Director and I fished inshore for two
days and I can tell you it was probably the best two days of inshore I have ever
experienced here. Raleigh started off with a 50 lb
CUBERA SNAPPER on 16 lb. test. He then released a beautiful
ROOSTERFISH around 60 lbs on 16 lb. test
line. I also had a crack at the light tackle and scored a nice 50
lb ROOSTERFISH. I also won a battle with a 45
lb CUBERA SNAPPER while casting a popper with 50 lb.
braided line on the rocks. It was an unforgettable moment.
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Last week can only be described as spectacular! The ocean just came alive and great schools of bait were everywhere. Black
Marlin, Blue Marlin and Sailfish were seen free jumping and feeding in
the gigantic bait balls. There were great dinner stories to be told of double
and triple header sailfish hookups. Yellowfin Tuna were also
pulling on the lines; some in the 200 lb range. Roosterfish and
Snappers were also hitting the baits inshore. It was indeed a week I will
remember for some time. On the last day of the week two boats returned to the
dock with a marlin and 11 sailfish release flags flying.
Kent Tomkins reeled in his first
BLACK MARLIN which was estimated at
450 lbs. Kimberly Tomkins also scored her
first BLACK MARLIN which went
350lbs and Parr Brookover got his first
BLACK MARLIN around 400
lbs. Both Mike Jordan and Riley Tomkins released their first
PACIFIC BLUE
MARLIN300 lbs. Kurt Tomkins
also released his first STRIPED MARLIN
estimated at 200 lbs. averaging
around
Hanna, Kurt, Riley, Reagan, Shelly and Kimberly
Tomkins all released their first PACIFIC SAILFISH. Billy Ray
Suggs, Pate and Parr Brookover also released their first PACIFIC
SAILFISH.
To sum up the week, 12 Marlin and 140 Sailfish
were released. 100+ Yellowfin Tuna and also 28 Roosterfish were caught. We’ll
see what next week brings; I am certain is gonna be a good one.
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This week can only be described as spectacular! The ocean just came alive and great schools of bait were everywhere. Black Marlin, Blue Marlin and
Sailfish were seen free jumping and feeding in the gigantic bait balls.
There were great dinner stories to be told of double and triple header sailfish
hookups. Yellowfin Tuna were also pulling on the lines; some in
the 200 lb range. Roosterfish and Snappers were also hitting
the baits inshore. It was indeed a week I will remember for some time. On the
last day of the week two boats returned to the dock with a marlin and 11
sailfish release flags flying.
Kent Tomkins reeled in his first BLACK
MARLIN which was estimated at 450
lbs. Kimberly Tomkins also scored her first
BLACK MARLIN which went 350
lbs and Parr Brookover got his first
BLACK MARLIN around 400
lbs. Both Mike Jordan and Riley Tomkins released their first
PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN
averaging around
300 lbs. Kurt Tomkins also released his first
STRIPED MARLIN estimated at
200 lbs.
Hanna, Kurt, Riley, Reagan, Shelly and Kimberly
Tomkins all released their first PACIFIC SAILFISH. Billy Ray
Suggs, Pate and Parr Brookover also released their first PACIFIC
SAILFISH.
To sum up the week, 12
Marlin and 140 Sailfish were released. 100+ Yellowfin Tuna and also 28
Roosterfish were caught. We’ll see what next week brings; I am certain is gonna
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This week it’s marlin; blues and stripes. Big Dorados were also patrolling the
trash lines offshore and again the inshore bite continued to be spectacular,
however with the rains, the water along the coast changed and the bite slowed at
the end of the week.
This week we also hosted the annual 2010 Tropic Star
Challenge Tournament, put on by Diane Locke and Scott Parsons. Twelve
anglers competed against each other over five days of fierce action on light
tackle. Tom Curran won the Top Angler award this year and both Tom and Mark
Mitchell won Top Team.
Hohn Hotz released his first BLACK
MARLIN this week, a monster that was estimated at 700+ lbs. Scott
Parsons released his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN this week
estimated at 300 lbs. Alfred and Mark Teo both released their first
PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN around 300 lbs. Tom Curran released his
first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN estimated at 300 lbs and Mark Luzon
released his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN estimated at 250 lbs.
Clint Everett released his first Striped Marlin this week thus
completing his BILLFISH ROYAL SLAM. Susan Coleman hooked a
“Grande” STRIPED MARLIN in the 300 lb range and got the
release. This was her first Striped Marlin. Lawrence Morris released his first
STRIPED MARLIN estimated at 200 lbs. Mark Mitchell also
released his first STRIPED MARLIN estimated at 200
lbs.
With all this marlin around we are looking forward to next week as
we’ll be hosting yet another light tackle tournament. I can’t wait!!!
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Last week continued to excellent inshore fishing.
The Roosterfish were piled up on the rocks and all of our eager guests were
delighted to get into the action. There were some giants released this week in
the 70+ lb range. These things put up a really good scrap on 20 and 30 lb
tackle. Watch out for the rocks though! The Cubera Snappers were not too
aggressive last week. We did manage to pull out a few, and one of them weighed an impressive 62 lbs. There were more than enough roosters to keep everyone contented. Offshore, the marlin action was sporadic but those hours waiting
weren’t too bad as the swarms of BIG Dorado and Yellowfin Tunas continued to
pull the light tackle rods. Large Dorados are not common this time of year but
with the crazy weather patterns we’ve been experiencing, anything is
possible.
Debra Fennell released her first BLACK
MARLIN estimated at 500+ lbs. This fish was caught
just minutes after lines in the water on the first day of fishing.
Congratulations! Warren Machol also released his first
BLACKMARLIN last week. The fish was estimated
at 200 lbs. James Fennell hooked into a really nice
STRIPEDMARLIN estimated at 200 lbs
and got the release. David Langer also released his
first STRIPED MARLIN150
lbs. around
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Well, I couldn’t wait to write about last week’s fishing.
Inshore is definitely at its best. One boat finished on Friday with 9
Roosterfish releases and a giant Cubera Snapper, and that’s just one boat. The
others crews also scored really well. We had a lot to talk about at the dinner
table….. A couple of guests also had action offshore with Black Marlin Blue
Marlin and Sailfish.More Sailfish are showing up; definitely a good sign and I
expect that they’ll be here in big numbers soon. Yellowfin Tunas and BIG Dorados
are also patrolling the trash lines further offshore. I suspect more anglers
will want to try their hand at the Roosterfish next week and we’ll be happy to
have the lines stretched by these monsters of the rocks.
Mark Griffin released is first PACIFIC
BLUE MARLIN estimated at 300 lbs. Carol Schorr
released a BLACK MARLIN and a BLUE MARLIN this
week. Reed Simmons had a shot at his first 110 lb
PACIFIC SAILFISH and got a release. Rob Perine also scored his
first PACIFIC SAILFISH, a big one, estimated at 120
lbs. Terry Zimmerman also released his first PACIFIC
SAILFISH.
Alain
Duquuesnoy, Francoise Boutrand and Andre de Botton had an unforgettable trip.
The concentrated on the inshore fishing and really racked up the numbers.
Together they caught 12 Roosterfish (a few in the 60+ range), 8 Cubera Snappers,
16 Yellowfin Tunas, 10 Dorados, 4 Groupers and a big Amberjack and a host of
various groupers and jacks.
Angelo Milanese, Anthony Milanese, John Knief
and Robert Perine were also here fishing 2 boats for 4 days. They finished with
13 Roosterfish, 8 Cubera Snappers, 25 Yellowfin Tunas and more.
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This is the time we typically put away the heavy Marlin gear and break out the lighter rods for the spectacular inshore bite. It’s not over yet though. A few Black and Blue Marlin are still patrolling the waters around the reef; some really big ones too, in the 400-500 lb range. The marlin bite will pick back up again in June. We are currently awaiting the arrival of the sailfish. Schools of sardines are showing up along the coast so it won’t be long now. Big schools of yellowfin tunas are also showing up offshore and if you really want to test your angling ability, try throwing a 20 lb spinning outfit at these eating machines. They inhale basically anything you can throw at them but the best are small 6” poppers. Great fun! The inshore bite continues to be spectacular. It’s Roosterfish time and they’re thick. It’s a real rush to see them surface and crash the live baits. I give them a 10 on the gladiator scale; they really put a bend that rod. Poppers are also working really well. They love the red heads. Our guests also had some great action on tarpon near shore. One boat went 1 for 7 one day. I’ll blame that one on some “mala suerte”, bad luck, but that’s the story of fishing. Woodrow Thompson released his first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 500 lbs. Woody also released a rare Tarpon while fishing inshore. Thomas Olvitt also got lucky and released his first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 525 lbs. He also released his first PACIFIC SAILFISH that easily went 100 lbs. Joanne Mohney released her first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN estimated at 350 lbs. Joanne also reeled in a lovely YELLOWFIN TUNA that weighed 115 lbs and released a 70+ lb Roosterfish. John Ferrante had really good luck while soaking a goggle-eye near the rocks. He hooked up huge Mexican Barracuda. The fish tipped the scale at 24.7 lbs and is now a Pending IGFA Record. |
These last two weeks have been very interesting. The offshore bite had slowed somewhat however the over the last few days it did turn on some and a few lucky anglers got into the action. Blue Marlin showed up around 22 miles out and gigantic schools of yellowfin tunas also showed up. Acres upon acres of them swarmed the drop-off. I lost count of how many poppers we lost to them but that’s fishing. Those eating machines provided many an angler with a bent rod and sore muscles, which always makes for a great day on the water. One boat returned to the dock one evening with 38 in the fish box. Its times like this that I’m constantly reminded by the owner’s words of wisdom, “You’ll always have great
fishing if you fish for what’s biting.” Inshore the bite was also spectacular. Roosterfish and Snappers were biting and many anglers got into the action, not to mention the dinner stories of the ones that they could not keep out of the rocks.
John Nemanic had good luck and released his first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 450 lbs. Parker Simmons also released his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN estimated at 300 lbs. James Hughes released his first BLACK MARLIN around 400 lbs and Terri Romanow released his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN estimated at 350 lbs.
hawn Rice also caught his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN. This one unfortunately died n the line. It weighed in at 424 lbs. He also reeled in a big YELLOWFIN TUNA that weighed in at 125lbs.. Kedd Lytton-Smith released his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN estimated at 300 lbs. Jason Edward, Adam Yerrington and Brian Greany all released their first PACIFIC SAILFISH in the 120 lb range. Over 200+ Yellowfin Tunas, 29 Roosterfish and 18 Cubera Snappers were also caught over the last two weeks. I’m looking forward to the arrival of the sailfish schools in the coming weeks. The sardines are already here so it won’t be too long now before it explodes |
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I’ve often wondered what makesPiñas
Bay such a special fishing hole. Is
it because of the abundance of bait, or is it because there’s such little
fishing pressure here? Whatever the case I’m glad to be here right now to
witness yet another gathering of big marlin on the reef. These last two weeks
have been a wonderful experience both offshore and inshore. Acres upon acres of
bonitos and yellowfin tunas were feeding voraciously on tiny baitfish and squid.
Black Marlin and a few Blue Marlin were in the mix picking of the injuredid dad David were here atPiñas
Bay. During the first hour of the
first day out, Ryan hooked up on a big BLACK MARLIN. After
three hours he finally got the monster to the boat for a release. The skipper
estimated this one at 700 lbs. His dad scored his first
BLACK MARLIN on the next day, an estimated 350
lb fish. The balance of the trip the father and son team chased
Yellowfin Tunas, Dorados and Cubera Snappers. They caught an amazing 15
snappers.
Margot Vincent returned to the lodge with her
grandson Kyle. They came with a mission; records…
On the morning out, only minutes after putting
out the baits, Kyle hooked a giant ROOSTERFISH and returned to
the lodge for a weigh in. Voila, a new pending Junior IGFA Record (70.6
lbs). On day two he returned to the dock again with yet another fish,
this time it was a PACIFIC JACK CREVALLE. This one tipped the
scales at 26.4 lbs, another pending Junior IGFA
Record.
Lennart Lindahl brought his wife Leslie, son Lenny and
daughter Lauren down toPiñas
Bay for their Easter vacation.
Lennart released his first BLACK MARLIN estimated at
350 lbs. Lauren had good luck on the next bite. She hooked into
a grande BLACK MARLIN which
unfortunately got tail wrapped and died on the line. After one and a half hours
the crew managed to get the fish in the boat and headed to the dock. The
BLACK MARLIN weighed an impressive 508 lbs.
Leslie also released a nice ROOSTERFISH on the last
day.
Mike Minadeo II released his first
BLACK MARLIN estimated at 450
lbs. His dad Michael released his first
PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN around
400 lbs. William Andreoni also released his
first BLACK MARLIN in the 200
lb range. Walter Moss released his first BLACK
MARLIN estimated at 400 lbs.
Justin Young released his first BLACK MARLIN
around 400 lbs, and Russell Swann also scored
his first BLACK MARLIN at 400
lbs. John Woravka released his first BLACK
MARLIN around 350 lbs. His
buddy Richard Karr also got his first BLACK
MARLIN estimated at 200
lbs.
Twenty years ago, an Australian Captain by the
name of Laurie Wright and his girlfriend Julie, were married at Tropic Star
Lodge. It was the first wedding held here, to our knowledge, and set the stage
for Mike and Terri Andrews to be wed next, one year later. Last week the
Aussies, and a large group of friends, came back to TSL to celebrate their 20th
Anniversary in style. A shindig by the pool with all of our guests in
attendance made the evening quite special. The bonus was having Guy Harvey fly
in to surprise Laurie and Julie as he has fished with them in
Australia many
times. The guys did well offshore too, releasing 6
BLACK MARLIN and 1 PACIFIC
BLUE. What a week!!!
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The last two weeks of fishing has been great, considering that we are nearing the end of the annual marlin run. Many anglers got into big marlin action and I
must say that I am impressed with the size of some of the blacks and blues we’ve
released over the past two weeks (500-600 lb). The reef and up to around three miles west of it has been
very productive and there were also lots of big Yellowfin Tunas around to keep
us busy. The inshore bite has also been nothing short of spectacular and our
guests have been plucking out some big Cubera Snappers and roosterfish from the
shoreline.
Gustavo Arvelo released his first BLACK
MARLIN estimated at 550 lbs. Bob Pelosi also had a
fish of a lifetime, releasing his first BLACK
MARLIN500 lbs. Peggy Rose released her first
BLACK MARLIN estimated at 450 lbs. Fred
Perkinson Jr. and Joel Allison were very happy when they got their first
400 lb BLACK MARLIN to the leader.
estimated at
Celeste Allison was happy with her first
BLACK MARLIN which went around 350
lbs. Micharl F. Holick, Mark, Phil and Anne Langlois, Simon Parkin,
Mitch Wergiles and Stevel Palmo also had great luck, releasing their first
BLACK MARLIN in the 300 lb
range.
Daniel Mena released a big
PACIFIC
BLUE MARLIN
estimated at 500 lbs. Chris Parkin also scored his first
PACIFIC
BLUE MARLIN
in the 500 lb range. Both Roy King and Mike Palmieri released
their first PACIFIC
BLUE MARLIN
estimated at 350 lbs.
Gil Contreras, Mike Webb and Kevin
Langlois all released their first PACIFIC
BLUE MARLIN
estimated at 300 lbs. Kevin also released his first
PACIFIC SAILFISH this week. Ruth Pelosy got
her first PACIFIC
BLUE MARLIN
around 200 lbs. David Lane weighed in a nice
PACIFIC
BLUE MARLIN
326 lbs that got tail wrapped and died during the
fight.
Chris Walsh released his first
STRIPED MARLIN and PACIFIC
SAILFISH this week. Anne Langlois released her first
PACIFIC SAILFISH estimated at 120 lbs.
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The bite has turned on this week. The Reef was loaded with decent numbers of baitfish and the billfish were right just off on the outside feeding on the bonito schools.The bite has turned on this week. The Reef was loaded with decent numbers of baitfish and the billfish were right just off on the outside feeding on the bonito schools.This was what I call a big fish week. Quite a few marlins were in the 600 lb+ range was released. The Blue Marlin bite was also really good which is fairly uncommon for this time of the year.
Luis Ortiz Villaba released a monster BLACK MARLIN this week estimated at 700 lbs. His buddy Francisco scored a double; releasing his first two BLACK MARLIN around 400 lbs and 250 lbs. He also released a lovely 110 lb PACIFIC SAILFISH. Andre Bilip, released his biggest BLACK MARLIN ever, estimated at 750 lbs. Sandra Ferguson also released her first big BLACK MARLIN this week. The skipper said it went around 600 lbs. James Curtis Jr. also scored his first BLACK MARLIN around 500 lbs. He went on to release a second BLACK MARLIN around 400 lbs later on in the week.
Ron Paulson released his first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 400 lbs. Both Pat Kennedy and Steve Walker released their first BLACK MARLIN this week estimated at around 300 lbs. Pat Calella also scored her first 250 lb BLACK MARLIN.
Bob Weinert released his first BLUE MARLIN, a big girl in the 600 lb range. Carol Klutch released her first BLUE MARLIN estimated at 500 lbs. Therese Montupet released her first BLUE MARLIN also in the 500 lb range. Frank Cirone scored his first BLUE MARLIN estimated at 350 lbs. Also, Gary Thoe, John Ackerman, Audi Nelson, Mike Echevarria, Scott Strady and Steve all released their first BLUE MARLIN this week.
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This week at the lodge was rather eventful. The Black Marlin bite continued to be excellent. There were also a few Blues mixed in too. A few anglers were also
lucky inshore and picked up a number of bib Cubera Snappers. One angler released
a monster Roosterfish also, estimated at 71 lbs.
Richard andSherry
Lane were back at the lodge this week for their
second visit. Richard released his first BLACK
MARLIN estimated at 550 lbs.
He also got his first PACIFICSAILFISH. His
wife Sherry released her first “BIG” PACIFIC
BLUE MARLIN
estimated at 500lbs and also released
her first PACIFIC SAILFISH around
90 lbs. Sherry also had a shot at a
“grande” Piñas Bay Roosterfish and got the release.
The captain estimated the fish at 70+ lbs.
WOW!
Christopher Bean caught a fish of a lifetime
this week. He released an estimated 600
lbBLACK MARLIN, his first ever. Doug
Ooms doubled up this week releasing his first BLACK
MARLIN estimated at 400
lbsPACIFIC
BLUE MARLIN
around 300 lbs. George Couch also had a
double. He released his first BLACKMARLIN at
around 500 lbs and his first
BLUE MARLIN
around 400 lbs. Brian Sears also scored his
first big BLACKMARLIN around
500 lbs. John and Charles Phelan both released
their first BLACK MARLIN estimated at
400 lbs. Nicholas Glass released his first
BLACK MARLIN estimated at 400
lbs and Andy Teller released his first BLACK
MARLIN350 lbs. and
also his first around
Brenden Kelly scored big with his first
PACIFIC
BLUE MARLIN
estimated at 500 lbs. Ande Moore also released
his first 500 lb PACIFIC
BLUE MARLIN
this week. Allen Johnson, Chris Comb and Bob McBride all released their first
PACIFIC
BLUE MARLIN
in the 350 lb range and Mark Grimes scored his
first PACIFIC
BLUE MARLIN
estimated at 300 lbs.
I will also like to mention that Ken Young
battled with a monster YELLOWFIN TUNA for 4 ½
hours on 50 lb test line and won. The fish tipped the scales at 211
lbs.
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What a great week of fishing at Tropic Star Lodge. Black marlin were feeding on the reef the fleet had no trouble putting our guests on some really good action. The marlin were running big too with many in the 500-600 lb range and a monster that went 750 lbs. We ended the week with an awesome 49 Marlin releases. Also, further offshore, hoards of tuna kept all busy though the bite was sporadic at times.
Brett Uselton had a fantastic trip. He released a monster PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN estimated at 750 lbs. He also got a shot at his first BLACK MARLIN and got the release. His dad Mike also released his first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 450 lbs. Max Mantooth also had good success, releasing his first big BLACK MARLIN around 500 lbs and first PACIFIC SAILFISH around 130 lbs. Bob Austin released his first BLACK MARLIN, a big girl estimated 600 lbs. Terri Shell, Randy Keatley and Darren Crosby all released their first BLACK MARLIN in the 500 lb range. Doug Koontz released his first BLACK MARLINSTRIPED MARLIN around 200 lbs.
Bernie Deguire, Lawrence Demmitt and JP Gentile also had good luck on the reef. They all released their first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 450 lbs. Karl Detwiler, Bob Harris and Herb Holland released their first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 400 lbs.
Joe Wright released a BLACK MARLIN around 350 lbs, Marty Hiller released his first BLACK MARLIN around 350 lbs and Jeff Dupre also released his first BLACK MARLIN around 300 lbs.
Phil Deguire released a big PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN estimated at 500 lbs. Jay Wickland also scored a PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN around 350 lbs and Bernie Deguire released his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN at 200 lbs.
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The fishing has picked up substantially compared to last week. Schools of bait gathered on the reef and as we all know here; once there’s bait on the reef, the marlin is close by. Schools of Yellowfin Tunas also showed up just west of the reef and anglers had a good time catching them too. The tuna weren’t small either, averaging 80 lbs or so and they all love cedar plugs. Crews trolled a couple of these wooden wonders through the schools and were almost guaranteed double headers. Lots of action and sore arms!
Gregory Fulford and Byard Brandt had a true Tropic Star Experience this week, releasing 6 MARLIN in six days fishing. Congratulations! Mike and Angie Erinakes also had a great trip. Mike released his first BLACK MARLIN400 lbs and his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN around 300 lbs. Angie also got her first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 250 lbs and her first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN estimated at 300 lbs. She fought the blue on 30 lb tackle for well over an hour.
Michael Ehrhardt released his first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 400 lbs, John Grainger released both his first BLACK MARLIN around 350 lbs and first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN approximately 400 lbs. Charlie Bardelis Jr. also scored his first BLACK MARLIN250 lbs.
Dean Chapman released his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN, a nice big girl estimated at 550 lbs. Charlie Peebles released his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN400 lbs and Chuck Duwe and George Zaky also released their first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN both around 300 lbs. Andy Linder released his first PACIFIC SAILFISH.
I am looking forward to next week as the sea conditions continue to improve.
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As we say goodbye to January and welcome in February I can’t help but reminisce on last season’s January record breaking week when the fleet released ninety five marlin during the six days. It was indeed a historic moment for us at the lodge.
We’ve set the bar high, so high that I often wonder is this feat would ever be achieved or surpassed again. This much I know, Piñas Bay holds many secrets. In my opinion, it has to be the best darn fishin’ hole I’ve ever been. It seems so easy sometimes; head to the Reef, catch live baits, put them out and wham, Marlin en la linea! Oh, and while you’re waiting for that fish of a lifetime, you can have some fun catching giant 50-60 lb dorados on a regular basis. Also, throw in a few 100 lb+ Yellowfin Tuna. Need I say more? Of course, fishing is fishing sometimes and sure the days do seem long especially when one has to wait a couple of hours for Mr. Marlin to stretch the line. When she appears from the depths, grabs the bait and goes airborne, propelling all 400 lbs of her twenty feet into the air, then you tame her and get her to the leader, the hours or days spent waiting all seems insignificant. 
This Margot Vincent joined us again at Piñas Bay. He visits us so much that it’s difficult to even call her a guest, more like family. She did being the fly rods this time and the intention was to get some sails but it was not meant to be this trip. The north winds blew relentlessly last week and it made it difficult to throw the fly. She decided to use the conventional tackle, so unlike her, but Margot always told me; Albert I’ll fish for what’s there. Well, she did just that and wound up releasing 2 BLUE MARLIN in the 400 lb range, a lovely BLACK MARLIN and her first STRIPED MARLIN estimated at 150 lbs for a week’s SLAM.
Tom Young got really lucky and was able to hang on to a magnificent BLACK MARLIN that was estimated at 700 lbs, his first ever. Ben Machielsc, Ira Drogan, Bradley Stefan and John Massard also released their first BLACK MARLIN all in the 400 lb range. Andrew Webster and William Nusz also realized their dream, catching their first BLACK MARLIN. Jimmy Bent released his first STRIPED MARLIN around 180 lbs and Robert Hunter released his first PACIFIC SAILFISH.
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As we say goodbye to January and welcome in
February I can’t help but reminisce on last season’s January record breaking
week when the fleet released ninety five marlin during the six days. It was
indeed a historic moment for us at the lodge.
We’ve set the bar high, so high
that I often wonder is this feat would ever be achieved or surpassed again. This
much I know, Piñas Bay holds many secrets. In my opinion, it has to be the best
darn fishin’ hole I’ve ever been. It seems so easy sometimes; head to the Reef,
catch live baits, put them out and wham, Marlin en la linea! Oh, and while
you’re waiting for that fish of a lifetime, you can have some fun catching giant
50-60 lb dorados on a regular basis. Also, throw in a few 100 lb+ Yellowfin
Tuna. Need I say more? Of course, fishing is fishing sometimes and sure the days
do seem long especially when one has to wait a couple of hours for Mr. Marlin to
stretch the line. When she appears from the depths, grabs the bait and goes
airborne, propelling all 400 lbs of her twenty feet into the air, then you tame
her and get her to the leader, the hours or days spent waiting all seems
insignificant.
This Margot Vincent joined us again at Piñas Bay. He
visits us so much that it’s difficult to even call her a guest, more like
family. She did being the fly rods this time and the intention was to get some
sails but it was not meant to be this trip. The north winds blew relentlessly
last week and it made it difficult to throw the fly. She decided to use the
conventional tackle, so unlike her, but Margot always told me; Albert I’ll fish
for what’s there. Well, she did just that and wound up releasing 2 BLUE MARLIN
in the 400 lb range, a lovely BLACK MARLIN and her first STRIPED MARLIN
estimated at 150 lbs for a week’s SLAM.
Tom Young got really lucky and
was able to hang on to a magnificent BLACK MARLIN that was estimated at 700 lbs,
his first ever. Ben Machielsc, Ira Drogan, Bradley Stefan and John Massard also
released their first BLACK MARLIN all in the 400 lb range. Andrew Webster and
William Nusz also realized their dream, catching their first BLACK MARLIN.
Jimmy Bent released his first STRIPED MARLIN around 180 lbs and Robert Hunter
released his first PACIFIC SAILFISH.
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Blue Marlin, which normally roam the 100 fathom curve further offshore were feeding in the bait schools and were caught just off Jacque, a town further
south ofPiñas
Bay. Of course, we were still being
invaded by big schools of dorado and there was good action to be had all day
while waiting for the bills. Also, we saw decent numbers of Pacific Sailfish
especially during the latter part of the week. The sails were rather large too
which is unusual for this time. One was released this week which was estimated
at around 180 lbs; a MONSTER!
You just never know what you’re likely to encounter fishing at
Piñas
Bay.
Cathy Hamilton and her husband Mark were here at
Piñas
Bay for the week and both scored
really well. Cathy released her first BLACK
MARLIN estimated at 450 lbs,
her first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN
around 400 lbs and her first
PACIFICSAILFISH for a week’s
SLAM. Congratulations Cathy. Mark also released his first
BLACK MARLIN estimated at 450
lbs.
Elias Zaher released his first
BLACK MARLIN on the first day of fishing this
week, a big one too estimated at 500 lbs.
George Zaher also released his first BLACK
MARLIN this week, a decent 350
lb fish. John Robinson released his first
BLACK MARLIN around 300
lbs, John Siegrist released his first BLACK
MARLIN around 250 lbs and
Dave Copeland also released his first BLACK
MARLIN.
Dan Spalding released his first
PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN this
week, estimated at 350 lbs. Pete Holehouse
also got his first PACIFIC BLUE
MARLIN around 280 lbs and Art
Lancaster released his first PACIFIC BLUE
MARLIN.
Ed Reeves, Jimmy Stockton and Dale Cochrane all
released a BLACK MARLIN,
PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN and a
PACIFIC SAILFISH for a week’s
SLAM. Congratulations to all!
Anglers saw action all week and while they were waiting for the billfish to bite, the strip baits kept all busy with Dorado after Dorado. I’ve see big Dorado caught elsewhere but nothing like what happens here. Many bulls in the 50-60 pound range were caught and let me tell you they’re not easy to get to the boat.
Martin and Mitchell Firestein were the hot anglers this week. Over six days of fishing the farther and son team released 6 BLACK MARLIN and 6 BLUE MARLIN. Twelve marlin in one week, equals a trip of a lifetime!
Yvonne Buckley and Rafael Monjo released a BLACK MARLIN, PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN and PACIFIC SAILFISH all in one day for a GRAND SLAM.
Gary and Lisa Jones were also in Piñas Bay this week for the first time. Gary released his first BLACK MARLIN450 lbs and also got his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN around 300 lbs. His wife Lisa released her first BLACK MARLIN, a big one in the 600 lb PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN around 350 lbs. Congratulations! estimated at range and also released her first 
Rob Shawger released his first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 300 lbs. Michael Griffith also had a shot at his first BLACK MARLIN and scored a decent one in the 400 lb range.
Charlie Van Bibber released his first BLACK MARLIN around 400 lbs and Paul Carlson also released his first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 400 lbs. Raymond Clepper released his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN in the 450 lb range.
Domink Porcelli and John Malbon both released their first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN estimated at 400 lbs. Jeff Dyckman also released his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN around 300 lbs. Borta Oria caught his first PACIFIC BLUEMARLIN this week.
Cameron Hunter, dropped a live bonito down on the reef this week and reeled in a new pending IGFA World Record MULLET SNAPPER. The fish weighed 26.4 lbs shattering the old record of 11.6 lbs. What a catch Cameron!
The total for the week was very impressive with 35 BLACK MARLIN releases, 28 BLUE MARLIN releases and 41 SAILFISH releases. We lost count of Dorado; a true Tropic Star Experience.
This week at Piñas Bay was not typical of our January bite. We were greeted with unusually strong winds and high seas all week. Our crews reported seeing many marlin and sailfish; however the fish were very reluctant to eat. To top it off the dorados were so thick that it made it almost impossible to keep the live bonitos in the water for any length of time. I saw time and time again these schooling fish in the 10-15 lb range trying to eat the 2-4 lb bonitos. As a result, the deckhands had to work extra hard to make bait. We did however get some marlin to eat, and a number of anglers did have decent shots at marlin and sailfish. The reef was also alive with monster amberjacks and snappers, and some nice ones were caught on the downriggers all week. It’s a really nice option when the marlin bite slows down. Action! Action! Action!
Stacy Frase released her first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 300 lbs. She also has good action on the fly with a bunch of fair sized dorados. Her husband Saylor also scored with a BLUE MARLIN release. Greg DeMille released his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN estimated at 450 lbs. He also released a BLACK MARLIN and PACIFIC SAILFISH for a week’s SLAM. Steve Morris, Mike Brown and Carroll Hutchens all released their first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN this week in the 400 lb range.
Dell and Sandy Wood, Racquel Schmitz, Steve Morris, Michele Claxton, Brian Campbell and Neil Gryder all released their first PACIFIC SAILFISH.
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This week we said farewell to 2009 and welcomed the beginning of a new near at Tropic Star Lodge. The billfish bite slowed a little as compared to the previous week; however our brilliant crews managed to put the guests on some great action. The reef produced a few nice BLACK MARLIN but most of the bites came a little further offshore on the edge 12-14 miles offshore.There were also some lovely Cubera Snappers and Amberjacks caught on the downriggers around the Piñas Reef. Fishing a live bonito over the reef is a lot of fun. You just never know what’s going to bite. Even the elusive BLACK MARLIN won’t have trouble pouncing on the pinned bonito. The bite can be impressive especially when you’re thinking, oh! Big Snapper and then a 500 lb Black goes airborne astern. It’s an adrenaline rush at least. The last couple of days of the week we also caught a number of big YELLOWFIN TUNAS in the 150-180 lb range. Yo Hoo, Sashimi!
Sam Wright came all the way from Namibia to Piñas Bay this week. Her dad brought her here for her graduation present. Her wishes came through on the first morning out when she released her first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 400 lbs. Vivian Pearce also had her wish with the release of her first 250 lb BLACK MARLIN. Christine Kirla also released her first BLACK MARLIN, a big one, in the 500 lb range. Nice catch! Regardt Du Plessis released his first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 350 lbs and also made good on his first PACIFIC SAILFISH. J.D. Messeler Scott also released their first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 400 lbs. Todd Aronson, Giuseppe Croce and Carlo Bonomi all released their first BLACK MARLIN.
Alena Kitson fared well offshore on the edge, releasing her first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN estimated at 300 lbs. She also got her first PACIFIC SAILFISH, a big one; around 140 lbs. Geoff Roland and Brent Kitson had the trip of a lifetime. They are avid fly fisherman and came back with many big boys caught on the fly. On the final day of the trip they got lucky and both released their first PACIFIC SAILFISH on FLY estimated at 100 lbs. Congrats! Johnny Yeary and Jake Skelhorn also released their PACIFIC SAILFISH this week.
David VanderGrind caught a monster YELLOWFIN TUNA on the final day. It weighed in at 173 lbs.Carlo Bonomi and Giuseppe Croce also returned home on the final day with a lovely pair of YELLOWFIN TUNAS; the bigger one scaled at 150 lbs.
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This week we welcomed our guests to Piñas Bay to celebrate a Tropic Star Christmas. Well, Santa came to town and brought many presents. The week was filled with billfishaction. I remember on Christmas Eve day, every boat in the fleet released a MARLIN. The bite was furious and many guests also stretched their muscles reeling in the swarms of dorado. I have never seen so many in one area. The deckies couldn’t keep them from the baits. The reef also showed signs of life as bonito and rainbow runner schools broke the surface, feeding on the small sardines and squid. This is the signal we are awaiting. His Majesty the BLACK MARLIN will be arriving soon.
Richard Kearley celebrated his 60th birthday with us this week. He released his first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 400 lbs. This release also completed his Billfish Royal Slam. The coveted award goes to the angler who caught all nine species of billfish in him lifetime; Atlantic and Pacific Sailfish, Atlantic and Pacific Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, White Marlin, Swordfish and Spearfish. Congratulations! His wife Edie also did well this week. She released her first big BLACK MARLIN estimate at 500 lbs. She also released a BLUE MARLIN and PACIFIC SAILFISH for a week’s SLAM. The couple released an amazing 8 MARLIN for the week.
Kyle Vincent returned to Piñas Bay in search for another world record. On the third day out he dropped a live bonito down on the reef and cranked in a massive MULLET SNAPPER which tipped the scales at 24 lbs. This fish will earn him a slot in the IGFA Record Book for the second time. He also had his share of excellent billfishing, releasing a BLACK MARLIN, BLUE MARLIN and PACIFIC SAILFISH for a week’s SLAM.
Kurt and Anki Forsberg rejoined us at Piñas Bay this week to celebrate Christmas. Anki released her first BLACK MARLIN, first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN around 400 lbs, and first PACIFIC SAILFISH for a week’s SLAM. Kurt also had a week’s SLAM.
Greg Brandner brought his son Keith down to Piñas Bay for a week of fishing. Keith had a trip of a lifetime. He released his first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 400 lbs, anothergiant BLACK around 750 lbs and his first PACIFIC SAILFISH. He also ended the trip by reeling in a 144 lb YELLOWFIN TUNA. Greg also had a turn and released his first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 350 lbs. Congrats!
Elias Bentin also did well this week. He released a BLACK MARLIN, PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN and PACIFIC SAILFISH for a week’s SLAM. Taylor Macdonald released her first BLACK MARLIN, PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN and PACIFIC SAILFISH for week’s SLAM. Curtis Macdonald released his first BLACK MARLIN and PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN.
Edgar Benes released his first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 450 lbs. Alex Musgociu released his first BLACK MARLIN and first PACIFIC SAILFISH. Lee Pallardy released his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN and PACIFIC SAILFISH. Jacquline Pallardy released her first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN and PACIFIC SAILFISH.
Michael Freddoso also did well, releasing his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN and first PACIFIC SAILFISH. Garrett Wittels released his first BLACK MARLIN and Stephen Wittels released his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN. Mike Shea released his first PACIFIC SAILFISH estimated at 80 lbs.
Milo Kirk caught a monster YELLOWFIN TUNA, weighing in at 188 lbs.
With so many billfish around we have great expectations for 2010. On behalf of all the staff here at the lodge, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Tight Lines, Albert Battoo DOCKMASTER
Tammy Hayman scored big this week releasing her first BLACK MARLIN, PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN and PACIFIC SAILFISH for a week’s SLAM.
Norman Donati also did the same. His BLACK MARLIN was estimated at around 400
lbs.
Jack McCluskey a junior angler, only 9 years old, was also one of
the lucky anglers this week. He racked up a BLACK MARLIN (400 lbs), BLUE MARLIN
(350 lbs) and PACIFIC SAILFISH for a week’s SLAM.
Don Gasgarth released
his first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 350 lbs. Pat Sangiacomo released his first
BLACK MARLIN around 350 lbs and A.J. Zellers also released his first BLACK
MARLIN.
John Johnson released his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN estimated at
300 lbs. and Arthur Hayman released his first BLUE MARLIN.
January 2009
was perhaps some of the best fishing ever recorded at the lodge. Some of you may
remember the last week of January when we released an incredible 95 MARLIN. Can
it be possible that the fish show up like they did this year? We anxiously await
the new year. January is just around the corner and we’re all spooled up and
waiting.
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The week began with a some great DORADO action and although the billfish bite was slow for the
first three days, it got better as the week progressed. The fleet
ventured a little further offshore and located the g iant schools of
Bonitos and Skipjacks. Many boats hooked up as soon as they were able to catch
and get the live baits into the water. I always say…Things change rapidly in
Piñas Bay and you can’t ever predict what’s going to happen both offshore and
inshore the next day.
The last two days was amazing. The marlin bite turned on
and it
was tight lines for most. Andrzej Bilip scored a GRAND SLAM on
his final day out, releasing a BLACK MARLIN, BLUE
MARLIN and PACIFIC SAILFISH.
Roberto Ucelay Jorge
also got a GRAND SLAM for the week releasing a BLACK
MARLIN, BLUE MARLIN and PACIFIC
SAILFISH.
Andrew Lenton released his first PACIFIC BLUE
MARLIN this week. The fish was estimated at 300
lbs.
Ranney Moran released his first BLACK
MARLIN this week and Laura Johnson released her first PACIFIC
SAILFISH
Austin Hepburn
brought his two kids Hep and Annie down to enjoy the Tropic Star Experience for
the first time. Although they did not score on Marlin they both released their
first PACIFIC SAILFISH. Annie would never forget the triple
header of sails. Austin’s buddy Ranney Moran also scored his first Pacific
Sailfish and also caught a big YELLOWFIN TUNA which weighed in
at 170.6 lbs.
Sharon Ellis released a beautiful
ROOSTERFISH estimated at 51 lbs on the last
day.
This year Tropic Star Lodge hosted their 9th annual TSL Tournament at Pinas Bay, Panama. There was a record
turnout of 105 anglers representing 35 teams entered in the tournament. The seas
were calm and the beautiful weather made for a great three days of
billfishing.
With 5 marlin releases (1,500 pts), John Crimmins, Phillis Crimmins and Mark Hayo of team La Ola
Azul took 1st place (Bertram 31 division). Ray Chang, Andrew
Chang and Peter Wong of team Trini to D Bone!, came in 2nd
with 1,200 pts and John Chrisholm, Don MeKinnon and John Sheridan of team
Pina Colada took 3rd place with 1,000 pts.
Francisco Salerno, Anthony Salerno and Lilian Alfaro fishing aboard on the boat Mandyale released 4 marlins and 1 sailfish (1,300 pts)
to capture 1st place in the Private Boat division.
Robert Novey, Aquilion Vallarino and Freddy Probst took 2nd place on board
the boat Amangani with 600 pts
and Arnolfo Escalona, Jeff Hofkin and Jorge Fernandez aboard the
Princesa Janca ended in 3rd place with 600
pts.
The highlight of the
tournament came when angler Ray Chang of team Trini to D
Bone released a Marlin on early on Day 3. He had released a marlin
on both Day 1 and 2 of the tournament thus qualifying for a shot of the Grand
Prize, a Hyundai Veracruz SUV. Ray is the first angler in the tournament’s
history to win the grand prize.
The top angler award
went to Francisco Salerno. And Top Female Angler award was won by Phillis
Crimmins.
Heaviest Dorado (30.3 lbs) was caught by Enrique Pretelt Heaviest Wahoo (34.2 lbs) was caught
by George Mc Fadden. Tony Berkman released his first Black
and Blue Marlin both estimated at
400 lbs.
Geoff Kilburn released his first Black Marlin and Blue
Marlin. Andrew Chang and Ray Chang both released their first
Black Marlin. David Sheridan, Larry Salo,
Jake MeKinnon, Troy Burke and Andrew McCartney released their first
Pacific Blue Marlin.
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