bill erhardt
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Loreto report, June 6 - long lines and sea turtles, and some fish too
As it starts to feel more like summer in Loreto, some bigger dorado are starting to show up with the schoolies that have been around for the past
month, or so, and billfish are showing more interest in lures and live bait offerings. Tuesday, I caught five dorado, including a 40 pounder, and
also a small yellowfin tuna surprise. Today I struck out on tuna, but caught three more dorado to about 20# and a sailfish. The seaweed paddies that
have been around for a while are starting to hold some nice fish and it should only get better as the flying fish start to spawn.
Also this morning, 41 NM out of the marina I came across the first long line I've seen this year. It was equipped with big circle hooks baited with
cut bait. I don't know what was the intended quarry, but the only thing hooked up was a sea turtle, I granted it a reprieve and sent it on its way.
The line was adrift with flags at either end and it was not a real high tech operation with Clorox bottles for floats. The floats were connected with
floating poly rope perfect for snagging unwary boats. The line finished the day in a few more pieces than it began it.
One end of the long line.
Clorox bottle float
Today's biggest dorado - barely a keeper
One of Arturo's pangas on a nice paddy between the islands
The captain showing of a nice dorado while his client works another.
Bringing the second aboard.
[Edited on 6-6-2013 by bill erhardt]
[Edited on 6-6-2013 by bill erhardt]
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baitcast
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Good for you Bill!
Rob
Anyone can catch fish in a boat but only \"El Pescador Grande\" can get them from the beach.
I hope when my time comes the old man will let me bring my rod and the water will be warm and clear.
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Thanks Bill for rescuing the Tortuga and putting your filet knife to good use on the poly.
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Great rescue, Bill!
Udo
Youth is wasted on the young!
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Loretana
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Bill, you are a gentleman and a scholar!
Love the photos.
"If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration."
-Nikola Tesla
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Nice job Bill. In La Bocana the lobster guys leave 100 meters of poly line floating off of a trap 50 feet down. You really have to watch the current
as you run out.
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Good report Bill. Looks like there's nice fish inside around those patties. Guess Ill save some gas 
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Phil C
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Thanks Bill, We all wish we could do as well!
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Good on ya mate!
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Thanks for the report and fotos Bill. Good job on the turtle release.
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You made our day Bill.... Thanks. What is that Suzi 300 pushin ?
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We are watching your reports hoping the fish will move north for our tourney. I'm getting reports of some dorado but folks are still chasing yellow
tail up here. Very foggy this morning.
[Edited on 6-7-2013 by Russ]
Bahia Concepcion where life starts...given a chance!
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bill erhardt
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BajaRat.....The boat is a Bluewater 23T.
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Bill have you given any more thought to your need for a experienced deck hand? Having a old sailor around might come in handy one of these days,always
luv your stuff.
Rob
Anyone can catch fish in a boat but only \"El Pescador Grande\" can get them from the beach.
I hope when my time comes the old man will let me bring my rod and the water will be warm and clear.
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bill erhardt
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Thanks, Rob.
That suggestion is still under consideration and if I do decide to take on a deckhand your name is at the top of the list of candidates.
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Ken Bondy
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Way to go Bill!!! Thanks for the nice rescue and dismantling!!!
carpe diem!
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