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Fishing still HOT in Asuncion.

shari - 10-17-2009 at 10:00 AM

The fish are moving around but everyone is enjoying catching their limits of 20-40 lb yellowfin tuna and yellowtail. The bigger fish have been north of San Pablo...there was a big swell yesterday but calming down today...even a bit of fog this morning...purple rapallas still hot and irons for jigging. Juan sure could use a day off and our wonderful new guide Miguel Angel is getting lots of experience...now if he could only learn how to pose better....fish right side up and cigarette out!!! He's been awesome with the clients and got on lots of nice fish.
Juan is loving his new 4 stroke engine!

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Bajagypsy - 10-17-2009 at 01:20 PM

Thats a nice looking fish! Wish we were there fishing.

shari - 10-17-2009 at 02:03 PM

wish you were here too....today we are having the 1st Asuncion Burro BBQ out at the Manos Frios ranch...all the fishermen are tired of seafood so we rounded up a dozen visitors and organized this new cultural event...stay tuned for the trip report!

woody with a view - 10-17-2009 at 04:09 PM

see ya in 12 days.....

mulegemichael - 10-17-2009 at 06:35 PM

woody...we'll be there at the same time...scary!....let shari be the arbitrator...just kidding...see ya there, man.

woody with a view - 10-17-2009 at 07:14 PM

first beer's on me!

Bajaboy - 10-17-2009 at 07:18 PM

How many hoops did you have to jump through to get a new employee?

shari - 10-18-2009 at 07:34 AM

LOTS!! Miguel Angel is a gift from the Gods!!! worth his weight in gold...(good thing he's skinny) not only a really really cool guy...extremely attentive...great outboard mechanic, excellent intuitive fisherman, diver, fast learner, super responsible, keen...well you get the picture.

fishing is just superb every day...got a waiting list for pangas...smoker working overtime and sashimi flowing constantly....whew

Bajaboy - 10-18-2009 at 10:17 AM

Glad to hear things are going well, Shari. I think the emergence of a healthy sport fishing fleet in Asuncion will positively impact the village. Enjoy the catching!

Natalie Ann - 10-18-2009 at 02:50 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by shari
...now if he could only learn how to pose better....fish right side up and cigarette out!!! He's been awesome with the clients and got on lots of nice fish.
Quote:
Originally posted by shari
LOTS!! Miguel Angel is a gift from the Gods!!! worth his weight in gold...(good thing he's skinny) not only a really really cool guy...extremely attentive...great outboard mechanic, excellent intuitive fisherman, diver, fast learner, super responsible, keen...well you get the picture.


With traits/skills like the ones you name, shari, I wouldn't worry a bit about how he poses. It's a big ol' fishie head down or up... and Miguel Angel (apparently appropriately named) sounds like a delightful and safe guide for newbies to fishing (like me), as well as to those with a lifetime of experience. Kudos on the new employee.... and the 4 stroke engine.:yes:

nena

shari - 10-18-2009 at 05:05 PM

thanks Nena...today Michealangelo as the gringos call him...took out El Pirata from Chivato who is well known as a top notch fisherman and he gave MA a glowing report...said he was one of the best gaffers he'd seen!!! woo hoo

They limited out in a couple hours on tuna, yellowtail and sand bass around San Pablo...happy campers!

[Edited on 10-19-2009 by shari]

woody with a view - 10-18-2009 at 06:48 PM

tuna, tuna, tuna!!!!

10 days, and a wake-up!:yes::P:O:tumble::smug: