Tuna Armada Trip Dates - Page 3

Another Grand · 03-14-2008, 06:53 PM

Pelican Bay....sorry the pics suck.

bajakian · 03-14-2008, 11:34 PM

The place looks good, particularly the pool area. Where exactly is it and where is the boat dockage? How much per night and how many people can you get in a unit?

girber420 · 03-14-2008, 11:50 PM

you can get specials on rooms at pelican bay for $100 a night if u stay 3 nights dockage is not too far a walk to port lucya marina

bajakian · 03-15-2008, 08:03 AM

I like a place where your boat and tackle are secure and you can leave rods in the rod holders without worrying that they are going to "walk". Are the rooms at Pelican Bay 1 or are there 2 bedrooms for $100 per night? If they are one bedrooms and you need two plus dockage its not much of a deal over Blue Marlin cove where they are $350 a night including dockage and you get free ice.

BanannaMan · 03-15-2008, 09:25 AM

I have to agree with Bajakian, the place looks like a nice place. Having the boat right in front of the rooms is preferable tho. Schleppin gear to and fro is always a pain. It's definately doable but still a pain. Are the slip fees included in the room costs? Most places over there charge ya $2.50 a foot with a min 35'. There's a "C" note a day right there. Add 2 rooms and we are at the same deal. Course then ya got free ice for 4 days and two free dinners and do they have a free open bar? I know I can drink and that one scored big for me. I will definately keep that place in mind for future trips, it does look very nice indeed. But for this trip BMC seems to be the ticket. Who knows... if the fishing is off the hook I may never need to go anywhere else... heh. Thanx for the pics, its always nice to be able to check out other options.

miamiangler1 · 03-15-2008, 09:39 AM

Just saw reel adventures on T V ... saw the ad for BMC looks like a great place ...

girber420 · 03-15-2008, 10:05 AM

it is 1 room with 2 beds per room for $100 and there are only 2 marinas in lucaya port lucaya and the 1 you have to ferry to cant remember the name, port lucaya is the closest 1 is it like 200 yards away. i would not leave gear out at night at either of the marinas and there is an ice machine on every floor you can fill up as many buckets as u want and walk it to the boat!!!!

Certifiable · 03-17-2008, 08:18 AM

Baj,
I am all set with a great sports surgeon. The tuna trip is only 2 days after my proceedure, so I will not be mobile for a few more days. after that, I will be happily driving the boat and barking orders to the crew. They don't call Captain Blye for nothing.

FYI, got a report from a friend that knows somebody

.......the Yellowfins are showing up at West End. The report said 6 fish to 60lbs.
The birds are starting to come back to the area, and we should be able to "spin em up" on the radars anytime now.

bajakian · 03-17-2008, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Certifiable

Baj,
I am all set with a great sports surgeon. The tuna trip is only 2 days after my proceedure, so I will not be mobile for a few more days. after that, I will be happily driving the boat and barking orders to the crew. They don't call Captain Blye for nothing.

Glad to hear that you are good to go.

FYI, got a report from a friend that knows somebody

.......the Yellowfins are showing up at West End. The report said 6 fish to 60lbs.
The birds are starting to come back to the area, and we should be able to "spin em up" on the radars anytime now.

Sweeeet! That is great news! I am off next week and all I need is a good weather window to put some sashimi on the menu!!!

swordstalker · 03-17-2008, 10:38 AM

We did not find them Friday morning in the canyon, but we did go 2 for 4 on the way home yesterday about 20 miles southwest of West End.

bajakian · 03-17-2008, 10:45 AM

Good going Mark. Was there any size to them or were they footballs?

swordstalker · 03-17-2008, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bajakian

Good going Mark. Was there any size to them or were they footballs?

they were footballs but I did see bigger ones busting

BanannaMan · 03-17-2008, 11:55 AM

Thats awesome news... the bite should be "on" during trip time frame then.

Nick C · 03-17-2008, 02:45 PM

Saw some Tunas yesterday too.... didn't catch any, but we did catch a 400lb Blue Marlin.

swordstalker · 03-17-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick C

Saw some Tunas yesterday too.... didn't catch any, but we did catch a 400lb Blue Marlin.

did you go in the canal or pool?

Nick C · 03-17-2008, 03:28 PM

Pool.......

Disco Lady · 03-17-2008, 08:42 PM

On that "Blue one" Nick....

Bill Fisher · 03-17-2008, 09:11 PM

Congrats on the Blue Nick

bajakian · 03-17-2008, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick C

Saw some Tunas yesterday too.... didn't catch any, but we did catch a 400lb Blue Marlin.

Is that a serious report or a joke? If so I'd love to hear the report, where and how you hooked him and any other information you care to share. You probably catch them like that all the time, but I dont. Please spill the beans!! Do you have any pictures? And BTW Bravo!

cogzwell · 03-18-2008, 10:08 AM

Is the tuna bite on??? I am thinking of running over sat afternoon and fishing sat PM and most of sunday, lucaya.

03-14-2008, 11:50 PM	#43 (permalink)
girber420 Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 128	you can get specials on rooms at pelican bay for $100 a night if u stay 3 nights dockage is not too far a walk to port lucya marina __________________ thanx to buck

03-15-2008, 09:25 AM	#45 (permalink)
BanannaMan Lines In Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deltona, Florida Boat: 250 Searay, Laguna Best Catch: 52lb mahi on 12lb Penn spinner, age 15 Occupation: General Contractor Posts: 99	I have to agree with Bajakian, the place looks like a nice place. Having the boat right in front of the rooms is preferable tho. Schleppin gear to and fro is always a pain. It's definately doable but still a pain. Are the slip fees included in the room costs? Most places over there charge ya $2.50 a foot with a min 35'. There's a "C" note a day right there. Add 2 rooms and we are at the same deal. Course then ya got free ice for 4 days and two free dinners and do they have a free open bar? I know I can drink and that one scored big for me. I will definately keep that place in mind for future trips, it does look very nice indeed. But for this trip BMC seems to be the ticket. Who knows... if the fishing is off the hook I may never need to go anywhere else... heh. Thanx for the pics, its always nice to be able to check out other options. __________________ Gettum in the grease!!

03-15-2008, 10:05 AM	#47 (permalink)
girber420 Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 128	it is 1 room with 2 beds per room for $100 and there are only 2 marinas in lucaya port lucaya and the 1 you have to ferry to cant remember the name, port lucaya is the closest 1 is it like 200 yards away. i would not leave gear out at night at either of the marinas and there is an ice machine on every floor you can fill up as many buckets as u want and walk it to the boat!!!! __________________ thanx to buck Last edited by girber420; 03-15-2008 at 10:11 AM..

03-17-2008, 08:18 AM	#48 (permalink)
Certifiable Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vero Beach Boat: 36' Contender Best Catch: 200# Blue Marlin/1200#Black Marlin Occupation: Engineer Posts: 354	Baj, I am all set with a great sports surgeon. The tuna trip is only 2 days after my proceedure, so I will not be mobile for a few more days. after that, I will be happily driving the boat and barking orders to the crew. They don't call Captain Blye for nothing. FYI, got a report from a friend that knows somebody .......the Yellowfins are showing up at West End. The report said 6 fish to 60lbs. The birds are starting to come back to the area, and we should be able to "spin em up" on the radars anytime now. __________________ Sig 9mm - I would rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6

03-17-2008, 11:55 AM	#53 (permalink)
BanannaMan Lines In Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deltona, Florida Boat: 250 Searay, Laguna Best Catch: 52lb mahi on 12lb Penn spinner, age 15 Occupation: General Contractor Posts: 99	Thats awesome news... the bite should be "on" during trip time frame then. __________________ Gettum in the grease!!

03-14-2008, 06:53 PM	#41 (permalink)
Another Grand Grander Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,103	Pelican Bay....sorry the pics suck.

03-14-2008, 11:34 PM	#42 (permalink)
bajakian Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 1,126	The place looks good, particularly the pool area. Where exactly is it and where is the boat dockage? How much per night and how many people can you get in a unit?

03-15-2008, 08:03 AM	#44 (permalink)
bajakian Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 1,126	I like a place where your boat and tackle are secure and you can leave rods in the rod holders without worrying that they are going to "walk". Are the rooms at Pelican Bay 1 or are there 2 bedrooms for $100 per night? If they are one bedrooms and you need two plus dockage its not much of a deal over Blue Marlin cove where they are $350 a night including dockage and you get free ice.

03-15-2008, 09:39 AM	#46 (permalink)
miamiangler1 Grander Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: north miami, keystone point Boat: ,live bait ,deep dropping,swordfishing Best Catch: 7ft sailfish on 10#test with diawaBG20, 100#tarpon on 6#test baitcaster bass rod Occupation: selfemployed,real estate, painter,model builder Posts: 1,578	Just saw reel adventures on T V ... saw the ad for BMC looks like a great place ...

03-17-2008, 10:38 AM	#50 (permalink)
swordstalker Hooked Up Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Deerfield Beach, FL Boat: 36 Yellowfin "Nauti Girl" Best Catch: My Wife Occupation: Self Employed Posts: 411	We did not find them Friday morning in the canyon, but we did go 2 for 4 on the way home yesterday about 20 miles southwest of West End.

03-17-2008, 10:45 AM	#51 (permalink)
bajakian Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 1,126	Good going Mark. Was there any size to them or were they footballs?

03-17-2008, 02:45 PM	#54 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 900-1600' of water Boat: 25' Bluewater(Rough C's) Best Catch: est. 120lb Tarpon on 16lb tippet(fight time was 12 min) Occupation: Squid rigger Posts: 2,223	Saw some Tunas yesterday too.... didn't catch any, but we did catch a 400lb Blue Marlin. __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

03-17-2008, 03:28 PM	#56 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 900-1600' of water Boat: 25' Bluewater(Rough C's) Best Catch: est. 120lb Tarpon on 16lb tippet(fight time was 12 min) Occupation: Squid rigger Posts: 2,223	Pool....... __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

03-17-2008, 08:42 PM	#57 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami. FL, Boat: 37 Merritt Best Catch: (Blue Marlin)550 Lbs ST. Thomas Occupation: Charter Captain Sometimes... Posts: 3,506	On that "Blue one" Nick....

03-17-2008, 09:11 PM	#58 (permalink)
Bill Fisher Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami Boat: 61 Viking Occupation: E-commerce Posts: 247	Congrats on the Blue Nick

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03-18-2008, 10:08 AM	#60 (permalink)
cogzwell Hooked Up Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Boca Raton / Jackson Hole Boat: 2003 34 Venture Best Catch: crabs -- but well worth it Occupation: debt collector Posts: 261	Is the tuna bite on??? I am thinking of running over sat afternoon and fishing sat PM and most of sunday, lucaya. __________________ The Hailey Ryan

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