Fishing
tb09As we continue on to the second half of January, the bite is still going off. Bigger numbers of Black Marlin are showing up around the reef and the consistent Blue Marlin bite continues offshore on the 100 fathom line. There are some rather large Sailfish around which is unusual for this time but who knows what you’re likely to encounter fishing on such a unique fishing grounds.

The McGrath family consisting of David, Greg, Mark, Peter Robert Jr. and Robert III joined us this week at the lodge. Greg released both his first BLACK MARLIN and BLUE MARLIN estimated at 400 lbs. He also released a BLACK MARLIN, BLUE MARLIN and PACIFIC SAILFISH on this trip to earn himself a weekly SLAM. David also had a nice shot at a 650 lb BLACK MARLIN on the first day and got the release. Robert III released his first 2 BLACK MARLIN on the first day out, the larger one estimated at 600 lbs. Robert Jr. released his first BLACK MARLIN. Congratulations to the entire McGrath family!

Charles Blair and Robert Piezonka were also here at Pinas Bay this week. Robert released his first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 350 lbs. Together the pair of anglers released 4 BLUE MARLIN 2 BLACK MARLIN and 3 PACIFIC SAILFISH.

Gary Ball and John Spina also joined us at the lodge this week. John released his first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 500 lbs. They pressed on through the week and ended the trip with 3 BLACK MARLIN, 3 BLUE MARLIN and 6 PACIFIC SAILFISH. Well done guys!

C.A. Johnson and Clay Johnson visited us at the lodge this week. These guys are no strangers here and had a great 6 days fishing. Over the 6 days they released 2 BLACK MARLIN, 6 BLUE MARLIN and 3 PACIFIC SAILFISH.

Ed and Scott Reeves joined us at Pinas Bay for 6 days of fishing. Ed released his first BLACK MARLIN around 600 lbs. Scott also released his first BLACK MARLIN and PACIFIC SAILFISH. They ended the trip with 5 Marlin and 4 Sailfish.

Todd Barfield and Pete Legesa also joined us at Tropic Star this week. It was Todd’s first time here and he did what many first timers do at Pinas Bay, releasing his first BLACK MARLIN, BLUE MARLIN and PACIFIC SAILFISH over the week earning himself a week’s SLAM. Great Job! Todd also landed a massive YELLOWFIN TUNA weighing in at an impressive 244.5 lbs.

Jim Hulihan and William Green were also here at the lodge this week. William released his first BLUE MARLIN estimated at 400 lbs and also released his first PACIFIC SAILFISH.

The bite is indeed getting hotter and we can only assume that it will increase as the season continues.

Albert Battoo
Dock Master