Dec 6-12 09 - Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tunas, Roosterfish
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
Ranney Moran - Yellowfin Tuna weighing 170.8 lbs
Sharon Ellis with her Roosterfish catch
Patrick Ellis with a nice Roosterfish
Tropic Star Lodge, Piñas Bay, Panama
Dec 6th-12th 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 PiñasBay 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 GrandSlam on his final day out, releasing a BlackMarlin, Blue Marlin and Pacific Sailfish.
Roberto Ucelay Jorge also got a GrandSlam for the week releasing a Black Marlin, Blue Marlin and Pacific Sailfish.
Andrew Lenton released his first PacificBlueMarlin this week. The fish was estimated at 300 lbs.
Ranney Moran released his first BlackMarlin this week and Laura Johnson released her first PacificSailfish.
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 PacificSailfish. 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 YellowfinTuna which weighed in at 170.6 lbs.
Sharon Ellis released a beautiful Roosterfish estimated at 51 lbs on the last day.
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.
Andrew Lenton released his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN this week. The fish was estimated at 300 lbs.
