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From Jan 01, 1999 To May 09, 2008
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Aug 27, 2007; 07:48AM - Mississippi
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Category: [other]
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Author Name: Chip
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Author E-mail: chipshot@cableone.net
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Report Description:
caught this 44.40 , 44 inch , 30 inch girth Black drum from shore in Mississippi on 8-26-07 using Berkley Gulp 'molting' shrimp under a cork on light tackle and 12 lb test line....
We had a few other good hits and another was almost brought in before he jumped off the hook.
we also caught alot of croaker, pin fish and piggy fish, but no others that were of legal size.. this is what we would call a good day on the shore! |
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May 12, 2006; 03:21AM - Andaman Islands 2006 Special Safari Report
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Category: [other]
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Author Name: Stefano Fiori
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Author E-mail: info@thebigblues.com
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Report Description:
At the beginning of March the Blind Strike was at the Similan Islands were we had excellent time with huge balls of Yellowfin which kept our guests fully busy all day long. We also had a bite from a Black which did not give us even the time to enjoy it that was already gone!
We then moved to the Andaman Islands in India till the end of the month for two consecutive sessions of our famous “Popping&Jigging” expeditions. And the Andamans confirmed and even exceeded our expectations in some cases, with no-stop action from dawn to dusk (or better all day long sometimes since some of our guests had barely few hours of rest every night!). Huge Groupers and Yellowfin, Red Bass and Dogtooth Tuna together with Barracuda, Wahoo, Sharks of different species and a variety of bottom dwellers of the most different sizes, colours and shapes were on the menu. GTs were numerous and among them some beauties will remain for long time in the memories of all our guests. They proved again to be the star of the trip with some spectacular strikes and fights which confirm them as the ultimate fighter pound for pound. Finally during the transfer from one spot to another we even manage to catch a Black Marlin which unfortunately, since badly injured, we were unable to release. This one, another one lost on the way to the Andamans together with other reports from other sportfishing boats confirm our thoughts according to which this place has huge potential as Billfishing destination. For the adventurous anglers this is truly one of the ultimate frontier; we barely saw a boat during our stay in those waters and we really hope they will remain as they are for long time. Moreover the area is so vast (more than 8,200 sq km) that it can offer to the returning anglers always new and sometimes unexplored fishing ground, both to the popping and jigging enthusiasts or to the big nose lovers. In conclusion I don’t think that it happens everyday to fish waters which on the map are showed as “unchartered” and I still believe that every keen fishermen should give it a try once in a lifetime!
We are already receiving booking enquiries for the 2007 season, so I suggest to every interested angler to contact us as soon as possible to be part of one of next year Special Safari Expeditions to the magical Andaman Islands.
Please go to http://www.thebigblues.com/Andaman06.html for the latest pictures of the “2006 Popping&Jigging Expedition”.
For more details on fishing with The Big Blues please contact us on +66 (0) 783 45293 – 988 56233 or visit our website www.thebigblues.com
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Mar 13, 2006; 12:26PM - PESCA PANAMA
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Category: [other]
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Author Name: STEVE MASSEY
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Author E-mail: SMASSEY1@SAN.RR.COM
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Report Description:
SIX DAYS FISHING AT PESCA PANAMA
DAVID, PANAMA
GROUP OF SEVEN ANGLERS ON TWO 27' CENTER CONSOLES HAD COMBINED CATCHES OF INSHORE AND OFFSHORE FISH:
30-YFT: 20;10-80#
10;100-305# (305# CAUGHT STEVE MASSEY, 35 MIN 100# STAND UP GEAR, LIVE SKIPJACK)
25 CUBERA SNAPPER: 20-45#
6 BROOMTAIL GROUPER:35-80#
60-AMBERJACK:10-70#
25 MULLET SNAPPER:15-30#
80 JACKS:5-35#
10 BARRED PARGO:8-20#
50 MISC. SNAPPERS: 5-20#
BEST PLACE TO FISH IN THE WORLD FOR VARIETY SCENERY AND ACTION.
MOST FISHING IS DONE WITH 8'SURFACE POPPERS OR YOYO IRON OVER PINNACLES AND REEFS.
TIGHT LINES STEVE MASSEY
SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA
SMASSEY1@SAN.RR.COM |
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Feb 16, 2006; 08:16PM - Tofino B.C. Spring Steelhead and Chinook Salmon
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Category: [other]
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Author Name: Jay Mohl
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Author E-mail: jay@tofinofishing.com
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Report Description:
Tofino, B.C. Spring Steelhead and Chinook Salmon
After the continuous storms and extreme wet weather in the Tofino B.C. area on Vancouver Island's west coast, things are looking a lot more like spring time is getting closer.
There is no doubt that the recent moisture and cool weather combined, have been beneficial for the coastal mountains of Vancouver Island. Whether your concern is for Salmon fry survival in the small coastal streams, or for a potential shortage in the water supply for Tofino's busy tourism economy, the healthy looking snow pack is a welcoming site.
A recent day Steelhead fishing on a Vancouver Island river was fantastic all around. The need for sunglasses in February, and releasing bright wild Steelhead has a way of reviving (and drying out) the senses after a long stretch of wet winter. Gear of choice for the day to match clear water conditions was #2 silver Colorado Blade on a long 8 lb. leader, and a #2 purple articulate egg leech fished with a 250 gr. Head with my 7/8 wt. two hander. Most river levels have dropped down to beautiful conditions, allowing for bank and boat access for many anglers, and as most know, February is a prime month for winter Steelhead on most Vancouver Island river systems. The smaller west draining systems along the outer coast of Vancouver Island usually see the main Steelhead runs returning in conjunction with spring time snow melt and run-off, often in mid March through late April. This is always the best opportunity to connect with fresh spring Steelhead on the fly in the Tofino area.
Ironically, this same time is usually the real start of great saltwater fishing opportunities for Halibut and Chinook Salmon on Vancouver Island's west coast. Some local anglers refuse to wait it out for another month, and have been fishing the protected inshore waters of Tofino/Clayoquot Sound for scrappy winter Chinook in the 6-25lb. range. There have been very few windows of opportunity to fish the offshore waters from Tofino, but these great fishing areas will be more and more accessible with each passing week as we escape the winter storm season. This weeks forecast looks to provide some access for offshore fishing for Chinook and Halibut, so check with us at www.tofinofishing.com for updates.
The Herring are starting to show up in the traditional inlet areas of Clayoquot Sound, and the Chinook salmon and Halibut will be following this main food source through their spawning cycle.
For great springtime Steelhead, Halibut and Chinook salmon opportunities, check out Vancouver Island's west coast. Consider www.tofinofishing.com as your reliable resource for planning your next trip.
Clayoquot Ventures Guide Service
Tofino, B.C.
www.tofinofishing.com
1-888-5FISHBC
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Sep 13, 2005; 06:24PM - Christmas Island gets new airline.
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Category: [other]
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Author Name: Stan Wright
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Author E-mail: stanwright@hawaii.rr.com
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Report Description:
Pacific Air will start regular weekly flights to Chistmas Island from Honolulu in September 2005. The 3 hour flight will be on Tuesdays.
The fishing at Christmas Island is still great. We had lots of action and are already planning out next visit.
Aloha,
stan |
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Apr 29, 2005; 10:56PM - Van Dzung
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Category: [other]
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Author Name: Van Dzung
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Author E-mail: vietnamparadisetravel@yahoo.com
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Report Description:
Vietnam hotel & resort reservation, tour & ticket booking, property & car rental... |
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Apr 29, 2005; 09:44PM - Van Dzung
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Category: [other]
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Author Name: Van Dzung
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Author E-mail: vietnamparadisetravel@yahoo.com
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Report Description:
Vietnam hotel & resort reservation, tour & ticket booking, property & car rental... |
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Mar 28, 2005; 03:16PM - Van Dzung
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Category: [other]
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Author Name: Van Dzung
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Author E-mail: vietnamparadisetravel@yahoo.com
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Report Description:
Vietnam hotel & resort reservation, tour & ticket booking, property & car rental... |
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Sep 1, 2004; 08:03PM - California fish reports
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Category: [other]
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Author Name: reports
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Author E-mail: report
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Dec 31, 2002; 09:09PM - High & Dry in Costa Rica
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Category: [other]
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Author Name: Dave
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Author E-mail: keenfish
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Report Description:
Just thought these pics were interesting enough to post. This yacht was run aground the day prior to me taking the photogs. As we approached we witnessed 5 commercial panga style boats fleeing the scene with the loot that they had been stripping/salvaging from the wreck. Apparently maritime law allows this to take place legally if the boat is abandoned as this one had been even though this was a fresh accident? They should have left someone with the vessel to keep guard. What a shame!
This was in Costa Rica on the Pacific side way to the North only about 12 miles from the Nicaraguan boarder. The ship ran aground on the Southern most Island of the Bat Island chain (Isla Piedra Negra is the Island just outside Bahia Potrero Grande). I wonder if the owner ever got it off the rocks?? It was 2 days before Thanksgiving of this year 2002.
We continued on up to the 'Bats' and had fantastic action on the Roosters catching and releasing nine 30-40 lb. bruisers in two hours. Lost about another half dozen to the rocks. We were slow trolling live bridled 'Look Downs' for bait and they are really nice hearty baits that swim great in the pattern. They are very shiny putting off a lot of flash when being trolled and the Roosters seem to think they are candy. We were running one off the starboard rigger on the surface and one off of a Z-wing planner off the port corner. Our success rate was pretty close to 50/50 between the two positions with maybe a slight advantage coming from the baits being run on the surface.
The Papagayo winds were absolutely snorting making running offshore not an option this day. That's OK because the Rooster fishing on the inside was as good as it gets!
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