40GRIT Loc: San Ramon, CA

Different captains today, but same locations with the exception of a couple of different spots. The whole bait operation went much more smoothly and fast today, but I timed the actual trip to the fishing grounds - 1 1/2 hours. But you can’t go wrong fishing sea mounts, it’s a natural fish attraction, so if they’re there and biting……..

Like yesterday the first rod down and we’re bit, only difference is we all reeled in because what bit was a blue marlin. To make a long story short, 45 minutes later and the 100”, 100lb. Marlin was in the boat. The captain (different one than yesterday) handled the boat very well, kept up with the fish as it ran and wore the fish down while Joe kept the line tight and gained line when he could. He was wiped afterwards……

That was the only keeper our boat landed, had numerous hits but all came unbuttoned or cut the line. I did manage to pull a 6-7’ gray shark up to the boat that we cut loose and the other boat landed 3 nice yellow tail, also with missed opportunities. All in all an exciting day. We did take some of the yellow tail and marlin back to the hotel restaurant and had them prepare dinner for us- yellow tail sashimi and ceviche with grilled marlin steaks. Fantastic meal……………….

Looking forward to the rest of the week!

The marlin and boat captain, I think he was as happy and proud as we were!


Our guys in the other boat landing a yellow tail


The shark we released


The captain and Joe with the marlin


Our other boats catch


All of us with the marlin


Last but not least the marlin steaks!

NJ219bands Loc: New Jersey

Nice 👍 I ate a marlin steak in NJ.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Alright Denny, I've been waitin for day #2 report.
I'm happy to see that y'all had another good day. Congrats on the Marlin. Maybe tomorrow y'all can go more for #s of fish instead of Quality.
However, ya takes what ya can get.
Look forward to Day #3 report. Good luck brother.

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

Nice report. Hope your success continues.

Wv mike Loc: Parkersburg area. Wv

that’s a big fish congrats

Jarheadfishnfool Loc: Woodlake/Tulare ,Ca.

Wow ! Beautiful Marlin guys ! Congrats to your buddy 🤙 What an awesome looking Dinner ! Thanks for the photos & update Denny !🤙👍

OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA

Great day on the water Denny! Nice catch on the marlin and those look like some nice yellowtail. Ones that big put up a really good fight.

TimFly Loc: Hacienda Heights, CA

i rarely eat fish but that meal with the marlin steaks look delicious.

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

Very nice Denny. Never ate Marlin before. Looks tasty.

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

Looks like fun. I have never eaten a marlin. How was it? I have eaten sword and a pacific sail fish that dies on the line. Both were over cooked so very dry. I am curious about how good billfish are if cooked properly. For me, a tuna goes from the best fish ever to near uneatable by overcooking. I wonder if that is true with billfish.
At any rate, great catch.

OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA

We use to marinate marlin in a Teriyaki sauce and smoke it and it was delicious!

fishyaker Loc: NW Michigan (Lower Peninsula)

Wow...some thrilling catches there 40Grit! Best of luck on the remaining days of your adventure!

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

We did that with a Sailfish. It was good

OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA

Also did it with tuna and ono (wahoo)

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

Interesting. Thanks for the reply