Daughter's 1st Sailfish

Quepos Adventures · 02-23-2009, 08:56 AM

Yesterday we set out on a family trip from Quepos aboard the Estrella de Mar. We were in search of Marlin and Sailfish for dad and mom, and maybe a little dorado for the kids.

We were 10 for 12 on sailfish, and missed a beautiful jumping blue marlin.

The kids didn't get a chance at a dorado so my 8 year daughter reeled in her first sailfish. Her dad held the rod (he was afraid she would loose it to the fish), but she did all the reeling.

She'll have to train some more before she go after her IGFA record, but it was a good start.

frayedknot · 02-23-2009, 09:54 AM

Congrats man. Many more to come.

Disco Lady · 02-23-2009, 10:02 AM

COÑO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And congrats to the young lady on her first sail,

DL,

mneptune · 02-23-2009, 11:14 AM

Congratulations to the young lady on her first sailfish. I hope that this is only the first of many more exciting trips for her. Taking the youngsters out fishing is the key to keeping this sport alive for future generations. Well done!!

Team Temptation · 02-23-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Quepos Adventures

Yesterday we set out on a family trip from Quepos aboard the Estrella de Mar. We were in search of Marlin and Sailfish for dad and mom, and maybe a little dorado for the kids.

We were 10 for 12 on sailfish, and missed a beautiful jumping blue marlin.

The kids didn't get a chance at a dorado so my 8 year daughter reeled in her first sailfish. Her dad held the rod (he was afraid she would loose it to the fish), but she did all the reeling.

She'll have to train some more before she go after her IGFA record, but it was a good start.

WhItEoUt 23 · 02-23-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Disco Lady

COÑO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And congrats to the young lady on her first sail,

DL,

Disco Lady · 02-23-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Team Temptation

Pretty work Armando, pretty work.

DL,

weekley rehab · 02-23-2009, 07:35 PM

sweet fish, good job DaD you made an future womens champion there. !!

Armando excellent work , really make the pics pop !

Team Temptation · 02-23-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by weekley rehab

sweet fish, good job DaD you made an future womens champion there. !!

Armando excellent work , really make the pics pop !

Thanks

Armando

ameristrat · 02-23-2009, 11:33 PM

That's a good looking pic!

fishxtreme · 02-24-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Disco Lady

COÑO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And congrats to the young lady on her first sail,

DL,

Nothing better than seeing the kids eyes light up when you take them
fishing! No matter if it's a sail in the Pacific or a bluegill on a local pond. Nice job DAD!

Quepos Adventures · 02-25-2009, 09:51 PM

Armando- I love what you did with the photo. Will be in touch for father's day gift.

Everyone else, thanks for your posts. Katie is very excited that people care that she caught a nice fish.

GrantRogers · 03-26-2009, 02:04 PM

Congratulations Quepos! you must be very proud of her! and to Team Temptation, the middle pictures is excellent!

02-23-2009, 08:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Quepos Adventures Lines In Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Quepos, Costa Rica Boat: Estrella de Mar, 37 ft. custom Defender Best Catch: Sailfish, big enough Occupation: Charter Fishing Posts: 22	Daughter's 1st Sailfish Yesterday we set out on a family trip from Quepos aboard the Estrella de Mar. We were in search of Marlin and Sailfish for dad and mom, and maybe a little dorado for the kids. We were 10 for 12 on sailfish, and missed a beautiful jumping blue marlin. The kids didn't get a chance at a dorado so my 8 year daughter reeled in her first sailfish. Her dad held the rod (he was afraid she would loose it to the fish), but she did all the reeling. She'll have to train some more before she go after her IGFA record, but it was a good start. __________________ Happy Fishing! Quepos Adventures http://www.queposadventures.com info@queposadventures.com

02-23-2009, 09:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
frayedknot Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boca Raton Boat: 256 Dusky "Final Judgement" Best Catch: 22 Sail Releases in 1 Day off Miami Occupation: Student Posts: 158	Congrats man. Many more to come. __________________ Jonathan Matthews Qualifier Sportfishing www.qualifierfishing.com

02-23-2009, 11:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
mneptune Grander Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Palm Beach Boat: Grady White 25' CC Posts: 1,763	Congratulations to the young lady on her first sailfish. I hope that this is only the first of many more exciting trips for her. Taking the youngsters out fishing is the key to keeping this sport alive for future generations. Well done!! __________________

02-23-2009, 07:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
weekley rehab Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Deerfield Beach Boat: Weekley Rehab contender 33T Best Catch: 250 lb sword , 20lb mutton, 18lb black grouper Occupation: General Manager Posts: 972	sweet fish, good job DaD you made an future womens champion there. !! Armando excellent work , really make the pics pop ! __________________ God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

02-23-2009, 11:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
ameristrat Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delray Beach Boat: Grady White Sailfish 28 Best Catch: 1 pound Goggle Eye Occupation: A Student at Wake Forest University Posts: 902	That's a good looking pic! __________________ "I've gotta live life real good because when it's over and I'm dead, I'm screwed. God is gonna kick my ass."

02-23-2009, 10:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami, FL Boat: 37 Merritt Best Catch: (Blue Marlin)550 Lbs ST. Thomas (North Drop) Occupation: Charter Captain and Pimp! at night. Posts: 5,715	COÑO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And congrats to the young lady on her first sail, DL,

02-25-2009, 09:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
Quepos Adventures Lines In Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Quepos, Costa Rica Boat: Estrella de Mar, 37 ft. custom Defender Best Catch: Sailfish, big enough Occupation: Charter Fishing Posts: 22	Armando- I love what you did with the photo. Will be in touch for father's day gift. Everyone else, thanks for your posts. Katie is very excited that people care that she caught a nice fish. __________________ Happy Fishing! Quepos Adventures http://www.queposadventures.com info@queposadventures.com

03-26-2009, 02:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
GrantRogers Lines In Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lake Mead Posts: 52	Congratulations Quepos! you must be very proud of her! and to Team Temptation, the middle pictures is excellent!

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