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May 8, 2024 19:45:39 #
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Wv mike wrote:
that’s a big fish congrats
Thanks Mike, actually glad it wasn’t me fighting it, my buddy’s arms were cooked when he was done and our group (6 of us) share the totality of the trips catch!!
May 8, 2024 19:43:13 #
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Flytier wrote:
Nice report. Hope your success continues.
Thanks Flytier, day 3 coming up!
May 8, 2024 19:42:47 #
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saw1 wrote:
Alright Denny, I've been waitin for day #2 report.... (show quote)
Thanks Steve, day 3 coming up and you nailed it on the head brother!!
May 8, 2024 19:41:52 #
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NJ219bands wrote:
Nice 👍 I ate a marlin steak in NJ.
Thanks NJ, I was pleasantly surprised as to the taste and texture, very, very good!
May 8, 2024 19:40:44 #
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Jarheadfishnfool wrote:
Great photos & Fish Denny ! Awesome eats , glad you're having a great time my Friend! 🤙🤙
Thanks Bobby, so far it’s been a blast!!
May 8, 2024 19:40:15 #
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bapabear wrote:
Good luck. La Paz can be great, or at least used to be. It's been about 14 years. I enjoyed surf fishing. I think Gulp Alive sandworms would be as good down there as here in the surf. I was not aware of them back then. I can tell you when fishing lures, it is not possible to fish them to fast, under the water or on top. Even with the new high speed reels. The fish there are very aggressive.
Thanks Baja! You’re correct, very aggressive and good fighters! (Eating too!!)
May 8, 2024 00:50:42 #
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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!
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!
May 8, 2024 00:11:50 #
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Thanks for the info Bapa! That’s exactly the experience we look for. Our past trips to Alaska have not been canned packages, we go and rent out homes or get rooms at lodges or BnB’s, then make our own way to the rivers or book halibut charters. We’ve been to Klawock, Soldotna and Petersburg. I’ll keep your info for future ref. This year we decided to try something different and have come to La Paz Mexico. I’ll be posting the whole 5 days, good or bad…..
May 8, 2024 00:05:12 #
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saw1 wrote:
Alright brother. Congrats on the fish. Here's to hopin tomorrow is a better catchin day. Good luck. 
Thanks Steve appreciate the well wishes!
May 8, 2024 00:04:35 #
May 6, 2024 23:24:54 #
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Made it to Lap Paz on Sunday, no real hiccups except our van driver/shuttle was pulled over by the Mexican National Gaurd and had to pay $500 pesos to continue to La Paz from the Cabo airport, hmmmmmmm.
1st day of fishing was on Monday, breakfast at 6:00am, shuttle to marina at 7:00am, motored out and purchased sardines and then caught mackerel to use as bait. Then an hour cruise to the sea mount fishing grounds in a 23 ft center console, long ride out, long ride in. Started fishing around 10:00 am, our tour company had 3 boats there and our group occupied 2 of them. Our captain baited 3 rods and set them out and the bite was immediately on. The first rod took off and he handed it to me, then a second rod took off and it was handed to Jim. About the time I got my fish to the boat, gaffed and in, the third rod took off and was handed to Tom. Jim got his fish to the side of the boat and it was landed/gaffed. Tom’s fish got off. After that we had 2 more fish on and lost and had an occasional bite, made for a long morning. On the way back in while trying for Dorado we hooked into a snapper that the captain landed by himself. The captain was a good fisherman, but his teaching/training skills and “bedside” manor needs work. Not the best day, but not the worst…….
Total fish count 3 for our boat (+1 skip jack that was released) and 1 for our partner boat with the release of a 4’ shark of some kind.
3 yellowtail and 1 snapper total for the day.
We still have 4 days of fishing and if we really get into them hope my old bones hold up! Also this is the group that I go to Alaska Salmon fishing with, we decided to try something different this year.
1st day of fishing was on Monday, breakfast at 6:00am, shuttle to marina at 7:00am, motored out and purchased sardines and then caught mackerel to use as bait. Then an hour cruise to the sea mount fishing grounds in a 23 ft center console, long ride out, long ride in. Started fishing around 10:00 am, our tour company had 3 boats there and our group occupied 2 of them. Our captain baited 3 rods and set them out and the bite was immediately on. The first rod took off and he handed it to me, then a second rod took off and it was handed to Jim. About the time I got my fish to the boat, gaffed and in, the third rod took off and was handed to Tom. Jim got his fish to the side of the boat and it was landed/gaffed. Tom’s fish got off. After that we had 2 more fish on and lost and had an occasional bite, made for a long morning. On the way back in while trying for Dorado we hooked into a snapper that the captain landed by himself. The captain was a good fisherman, but his teaching/training skills and “bedside” manor needs work. Not the best day, but not the worst…….
Total fish count 3 for our boat (+1 skip jack that was released) and 1 for our partner boat with the release of a 4’ shark of some kind.
3 yellowtail and 1 snapper total for the day.
We still have 4 days of fishing and if we really get into them hope my old bones hold up! Also this is the group that I go to Alaska Salmon fishing with, we decided to try something different this year.
Boarding at the marina.
Headed out to get bait
Our boats catch
Me fight the first fish (seemed larger than it was!)
May 3, 2024 14:11:40 #
saw1 wrote:
As you all know I caught some nice Trout yesterday... (show quote)
Yes, a game camera would be cool, I have one at my house in San Ramon just to see what’s crawling in and out from under my deck (drives my dog crazy cuz she smells them from above the deck), they work good.
May 3, 2024 14:08:46 #
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ArtistSMJackson wrote:
Well it was low tide but making some casts felt like a good idea around 9:30pm.
This spotted bay bass fell for a storm lure inside Oceanside harbor.
This spotted bay bass fell for a storm lure inside Oceanside harbor.
Nice Artist! Night time fishing is a little different!
May 3, 2024 14:07:12 #
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OldBassGuy wrote:
Well it is back to reality today. After the great outing with Tyler on Monday was fired up to give DVL a try. Got to the lake early and it was fairly dense fog and cold until about 10:30. Throw in the algae bloom starting and moss on your hook about 75% of the time, not an ideal day. Managed 10 fish and all were small. Biggest, maybe 1 1/2 lb. Looks like I will be heading back to Skinner or maybe another outing at SanV.
No skunk Garey, that’s saying something.
May 2, 2024 15:31:10 #
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saw1 wrote:
Hey guys went out fishin today. Little cold to sta... (show quote)
Wow Steve, really nice mess of trout!! Sounded like a blast with 6lb test!