Fishing Highlights August 1-8, 2010

Fishing Highlights August 1-8, 2010

Fishing

Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tunas, Wahoo, Roosterfish , Tarpon

Keep the Hook- Photo by Albert Battoo Last week was one of those weeks that you’d say…”Should have been there!” We were off to a good start on Sunday and Monday; a few Marlin releases and some nice Yellowfin Tuna caught. Then all hell broke loose. The bite turned on and all of a sudden it was “Marlin Mania”. Wednesday the fleet returned to the dock with an incredible 14 marlin releases; 9 Black Marlin and 5 Blue Marlin. They were big too, all in the 300-500 lb range.

Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tunas, Wahoo, Roosterfish , Tarpon

Last week was one of those weeks that you’d say…”Should have been there!” We were off to a good start on Sunday and Monday; a few Marlin releases and some nice Yellowfin Tuna caught. Then all hell broke loose. The bite turned on and all of a sudden it was “Marlin Mania”. Wednesday the fleet returned to the dock with an incredible 14 marlin releases; 9 Black Marlin and 5 Blue Marlin. They were big too, all in the 300-500 lb range. Quite a few Sailfish were also released that day. One boat returned that day flying 4 Marlin release flags. Thursday was also fantastic; 7 boats released 8 Marlin and a couple of Sails. Of course, there were a bunch of big Dorado and Yellowfin Tuna caught and quite a few Roosterfish as well. Another Tarpon was also released this week.

Peter Meister and his son Clay had a trip of a lifetime, releasing a total of 9 Marlin in 6 days. Incredible action! Peter released his first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 450 lbs and his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN around 400 lbs. Clay also released a really big TARPON estimated at 100 lbs on the last day. His dad Clay also released his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN estimated at 450 lbs.

Andre de Botton - Black Marlin on Spinning Tackle Keith Phillips released his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN, a big girl, estimated at 500 lbs. Mason Phillips released his both his first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 350 lbs and PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN, 400 lbs. Ryan Maynard released his first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 500 lbs, PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN, 450 lbs and topped it off with his first PACIFIC SAILFISH75 lbs. Quinten Dressman, 10 years old, released his first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 350 lbs, and PACIFIC Sailfish estimated at 85 lbs. He also caught a really nice YELLOWFIN TUNA around 130 lbs and a WAHOO around 50 lbs. Good job Quinten! around

Drew Hanson released his first big BLACK MARLIN estimated at 600 lbs. He also had a shot at his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN and PACIFIC SAILFISH and got the releases. Trey Hanson released both his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN around 220 lbs and PACIFIC SAILFISH around 120 lbs. Matthew Hanson released his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN estimated at 400 lbs and also got a release on his first PACIFIC SAILFISH, 100 lbs. Spencer Kocher released his first BLACK MARLIN after a grueling 2 ½ hr fight. The fish easily went 500 lbs. He also released a hefty PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN estimated at 400 lbs and his brother, Nilsson released his first PACIFIC SAILFISH around 125 lbs.

Scott Silverman released his first BLACK MARLIN estimated at 450 lbs and his buddy Marc Poulshock released his first PACIFIC SAILFISH and weighed in a monster 175 lb YELLOWFIN TUNA. Gary Ellis also scored his first BLACK MARLIN, 500 lbs. Joe Capeletti scored his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN at 350 lbs. Rob Sparks released his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN, a respectable 350 lbs. Tyler Bergtholdt also got his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN, also estimated at 350 lbs. Jeff McMorris released his first BLACK MARLIN, 400 lbs and Manny Losada also got his first PACIFIC BLUE MARLIN; this one was around 300 lbs.