Dec 6-12 09 - Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tunas, Roosterfish

Dec 6-12 09 - Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tunas, Roosterfish

As we move on through the month of December, I can tell you that this season is indeed shaping up pretty good. We are seeing decent numbers of both BLACK MARLIN and BLUE MARLIN and a few rather large Tunas moving through the area. Don’t be mistaken, the Marlins are rather big, averaging 400-500 lbs.

Behind the boat action Black Marlin tugging on the line right behind the boat 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.

Pacific Sailfish launching itself out of the water 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.

Tight Lines!

Albert Battoo
DOCKMASTER

Ranney Moran - Yellowfin Tuna
weighing 170.8 lbs

Sharon Ellis with a nice roosterfish from Pinas Bay

Sharon Ellis with her Roosterfish catch

Patrick Ellis with her Roosterfish catch

Patrick Ellis with a nice Roosterfish

Tropic Star Lodge, Piñas Bay, Panama

Dec 6th-12^th 2009

As we move on through the month of December I can tell you that this season is indeed shaping up pretty good. We are seeing decent numbers of Marlin, both Black and Blue and a few rather large Tunas moving through the area. Don’t be mistaken, the Marlins are rather big, averaging 400-500 lbs.

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 giant 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.

Tight Lines!

Albert Battoo

DOCKMASTER