vseasport
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EAST CAPE - THE UGLY TRUTH
THE UGLY TRUTH
Early in the week fishing was pretty incredible for tuna and marlin. Marlin fishing is still pretty much wide open. Most boats targeting marlin are
returning having released one to six fish. The tuna have become a different story.. Huge fish can be seen crashing on bait at the 88 high spot but the
fish are very line shy.
Anglers interested in landing a big tuna have 2 choices; Keep using the heavy gear that is appropriate for this grade of fish and hope for the bite
or, drop line and hook size to enhance the chance of getting the bite and then hope the equipment is enough to endure the battle. Lately I have heard
too many stories of anglers spending too many hours working on a fish only to be disappointed in the end.
Personally, I'm not going to a gun fight with a knife. Two years ago we were in a school of 50 pound tuna when a 200 pound fish ate our bait. Being
under gunned with 50 pound test line it took us 8 hours and we were very lucky to get the fish. I swore I would never do that again.
It is easy for me to sit in the bridge and tell anglers to put more pressure on the fish. "Remember, when you rest the fish rests." " The longer the
fish is on the line the better the odds you will never get em." I think to myself sometimes, let me come down there and pull on the rod, I'll show you
how. It is also easy for anglers to sit at home and read the fish reports with anticipation. Just wait till I get down there! I'm going to kick some
fish bootie!
The truth of the matter is a 200 pound tuna is a handful. Below are some photos sharing my experience with a big fish last Tuesday
Look at the smirk on my face. Diego asked me if I wanted a harness. No, this won't take long was my reply.
(A few minutes later) This fish is tougher than I thought. It's pulling back.
(A little more time) Yeah know, maybe that harness isn't a bad idea.
Yeah, yeah, I know, when I rest.....
Thank god!
It might not have been purdy but it is mine!
It would have been a heart break to hang this fish on the wrong gear.
Tomorrow morning we head out for a 5 day charter. Plan on doing some fishing, diving and snorkeling. The idea is to head north and visit the islands
above La Paz. On the last trip we made it as far as Loreto. I will post about our trip next week.
Mark Rayor
www.thejenwren.com
www.vistaseasport.com
markrayor.blogspot.com
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deportes
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Ese es un pescado! WOW Congratulations!
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bajafreaks
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I look forward to seeing your posts with the great quality photos, its almost like being there. I own a piece of property just a 100 yards or so to
the south of you, next time I'm in town maybe you can take me fishin'.
Have a good time on your trip.
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JESSE
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Great pics!!!
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Bob H
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Wow, enjoyed the photos.... nice catch! Hope you had yourself a nice cerveza afterwards!
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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wessongroup
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Now that's real fishing... for us older guys... really liked your "hook up" .. nice catch... glad you kept with it...
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Eli
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Ya know Mark, I never realized how Phallic the whole fishing thing is until I saw your pictures,  . very interesting, now I get it. Great shots, keep having fun.
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Baja Bernie
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Sara
What?
Jaime & I hope to make it down, unfortunately, during the hot season.
Will you be around?
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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capt. mike
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well ya know...
| Quote: | Originally posted by Eli
Ya know Mark, I never realized how Phallic the whole fishing thing is until I saw your pictures, . very interesting, now I get it. Great shots, keep having fun. |
there is a reason for that quote in the good book where it states that "thy ROD and thy STAFF will comfort thee...."
hahaha.
a fishing rod and a staff? yes. of course.
formerly Ordained in Rev. Ewing\'s Church by Mail - busted on tax fraud.......
Now joined L. Ron Hoover\'s church of Appliantology
\"Remember there is a big difference between kneeling down and bending over....\"
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Eli
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Bernie, Geez Louise, I can't believe I am going to miss You & Jamie yet again. I am in the highlands of Vera Cruz hiding from the heat. I don't
plan to be back in Baja until end of Nov. You know I love getting to sleep under a blanket in summer, feels so decedent.
If You have the chance pass by the gallery, you can get via the access thru Caleb's Cafe, even if you can't see me, you will for sure find much of my
spirit there. I have been painting like crazy these past couple of years and there is a lot of me there, I am plastered all over the walls.
Mike, I like your sense of humor. I got to tell you when I saw those pictures of Mark, I just cracked up, I think they are hilarious.
Yep. o.k., the rod and a staff, that is a plausible explanation. I expect there is a little something in the bible for everyone to identify with, that
is what makes it such a handy book, you can interpret it any way you want.
Saludos, Sara
[Edited on 6-14-2011 by Eli]
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