Tuna Armada Trip Dates

Hydratherapy · 03-09-2008, 10:34 AM

So how about the weekend of May 2,3,4 for the big tuna festival? The bite should be hot by then. Let's have some more comments on places to stay to see if we have a consensus. Come on guys, tuna time is getting close so get your gear ready!

WhItEoUt 23 · 03-09-2008, 11:30 AM

Sounds good to me bro.....

bajakian · 03-09-2008, 04:54 PM

I am off the last week of March (22 to 30) and the week of April 12 to 18. I am ready to go either or both of those weeks. I suspect by mid April they will definitely be there. As far as choice for staying, I think its either Blue Marlin cove or Ocean Reef Yacht Club. Ocean Reef is close to Lucaya and allows you to fish either Tuna Canyon or Tuna Alley but is further from WPB and Boca. Blue Marlin Cove is closer by atleast 25 miles but further from Tuna Canyon. It is closer to White Sand Shoals and Mantanilla however which gives you the option to bottom fish or deep drop if the Tuna aren't there or aren't biting. I havent stayed at Blue Marlin but the accomodations are new and most likely nicer than Ocean Reef and they give you free ice. I think that sums up the pros and cons atleast to my thinking. Now it is up to everybody to weigh in with their feelings and availability for certain weeks, then we can contact both places and see if they have availability and if they want to give us a "group discount".

quack quack · 03-10-2008, 08:20 AM

Thinking mid April for our first trip!!

bajakian · 03-10-2008, 09:20 AM

Eric, do you have a preference for where to go? West End or Lucaya?

I am fine with mid April leaving Sat 12th returning by Friday April 18th weather permitting.

quack quack · 03-10-2008, 10:57 AM

I was thinking BMC.I have been told it is a great place to stay with good people and good food.

bajakian · 03-10-2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by quack quack

I was thinking BMC.I have been told it is a great place to stay with good people and good food.

Yeah I am fine with that for a short trip. Butch is leaning that way as well. we can fish Tuna Alley to the SW and go north to Mantanilla. If the tuna aren't there we will have to take it out on the Snapper and Grouper!!

Lets plan on Sat 12th thru Wed the 16th, weather permitting. I will call and try to make a reservation. If anybody else wants to join us, lets plan the Armada!

quack quack · 03-10-2008, 11:08 AM

Not sure about the Wed return.I will check it out.

DIRTYFOOT2 · 03-10-2008, 12:00 PM

April works for me. The May date is too close to my tortugas reservations. I too will have to work on a wed return. A friday departure and a tuesday return will be an easier sell for me @ work. Either way I'm going.

Fishing trips are priceless, and jobs are a dime a dozen. Work to live, not live to work.........DF2

Boboe · 03-10-2008, 01:06 PM

Those dates are perfect for me, if I can bum a ride with one of y'all strangers. I-won't-kill-you-in-your-sleep references upon request.

quack quack · 03-10-2008, 02:00 PM

Yeah Butch a fri to Tues or Mon

works for me.I just got back from the post office and should have my passport with in 2weeks.

Certifiable · 03-10-2008, 07:46 PM

QQ,
I will bring my sled to Lucaya on Spring break (March 28 - April 5). I may leave it behind and fly back to get it on the weekend of April 12. If all goes well I may be able to stretch out the return trip thru Monday.
You need to keep a weather eye out during April, the wind still blows hard out of the North and West, which turns West End into the Hawaiian Pipeline.
I like the safer play out of Lucaya, and April is usualy pretty consistent for the tuna. If the bite is off...you can always find a friendly bar to pass the time.
West End is great if the weather is right. but it sucks out loud if you are held in port due to bad seas.
I will watch this thread and see what develops.
I won't know the final plan until after April 5th, but I will post up any open slots for the plane ride over and return fishing trip.

BanannaMan · 03-10-2008, 11:36 PM

I'm good with the April dates or the following week as well, if we don't have fair winds and following seas. The friday-tuesday sounds good as does the optional deep droppin if the tuna decide to ghost us. As for accomodations... the blue marlin sounds groovy... especially the free ice. I'll keep watchin to see what everyone decides... shawn

Tuna Devil · 03-11-2008, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quack quack

Yeah Butch a fri to Tues or Mon

works for me.I just got back from the post office and should have my passport with in 2weeks.

Friday to Monday can work for us.

Any reliable cell service and WiFi?

Nick C · 03-11-2008, 10:35 AM

That weekend works out... We'll prolly be in lucaya but maybe I can get the capt to fish spend a night down there.

quack quack · 03-11-2008, 10:56 AM

Who is your ride Nick.

Nick C · 03-11-2008, 12:40 PM

Hopefully Rumblefish or Steppin' out. If not, I may pop out of the coffin box of the Nauti Girl upon arrival

DIRTYFOOT2 · 03-11-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick C

Hopefully Rumblefish or Steppin' out. If not, I may pop out of the coffin box of the Nauti Girl upon arrival

Its good to have options. Are we all in agreement, that west end gives us the best shot at the Tooners, as well as deepdropping for a back up plan?

Nick C · 03-11-2008, 03:39 PM

Personally, I'd rather do Lucaya because of the night life, and due south and maybe a couple miles west of Lucaya is a sick area for the tuna.
But if we have a few people, BMC should be fun too. and we'll prolly get more fishing done than drinking.

bajakian · 03-11-2008, 03:59 PM

Nick- Where would you stay in Lucaya?

03-09-2008, 10:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hydratherapy Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Port St. Lucie Boat: Cape Horn 36 Best Catch: 250 lb Swordfish; 90 lb black grpr Occupation: Surgeon Posts: 68	Tuna Armada Trip Dates So how about the weekend of May 2,3,4 for the big tuna festival? The bite should be hot by then. Let's have some more comments on places to stay to see if we have a consensus. Come on guys, tuna time is getting close so get your gear ready!

03-09-2008, 11:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
WhItEoUt 23 Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pompano bch Boat: dusky 23 Best Catch: 160 lb swordfish 52 ib rooster fish Occupation: self employed Posts: 960	Sounds good to me bro..... __________________ TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S

03-10-2008, 08:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,456	Thinking mid April for our first trip!! __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

03-10-2008, 10:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,456	I was thinking BMC.I have been told it is a great place to stay with good people and good food. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

03-10-2008, 11:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,456	Not sure about the Wed return.I will check it out. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

03-09-2008, 04:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
bajakian Hooked Up 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: 934	I am off the last week of March (22 to 30) and the week of April 12 to 18. I am ready to go either or both of those weeks. I suspect by mid April they will definitely be there. As far as choice for staying, I think its either Blue Marlin cove or Ocean Reef Yacht Club. Ocean Reef is close to Lucaya and allows you to fish either Tuna Canyon or Tuna Alley but is further from WPB and Boca. Blue Marlin Cove is closer by atleast 25 miles but further from Tuna Canyon. It is closer to White Sand Shoals and Mantanilla however which gives you the option to bottom fish or deep drop if the Tuna aren't there or aren't biting. I havent stayed at Blue Marlin but the accomodations are new and most likely nicer than Ocean Reef and they give you free ice. I think that sums up the pros and cons atleast to my thinking. Now it is up to everybody to weigh in with their feelings and availability for certain weeks, then we can contact both places and see if they have availability and if they want to give us a "group discount".

03-10-2008, 09:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
bajakian Hooked Up 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: 934	Eric, do you have a preference for where to go? West End or Lucaya? I am fine with mid April leaving Sat 12th returning by Friday April 18th weather permitting.

03-10-2008, 12:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
DIRTYFOOT2 Grander Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Worth fl Best Catch: 53lb Black Grouper Occupation: Gunnel Washer Posts: 2,027	Work to live, not...... April works for me. The May date is too close to my tortugas reservations. I too will have to work on a wed return. A friday departure and a tuesday return will be an easier sell for me @ work. Either way I'm going. Fishing trips are priceless, and jobs are a dime a dozen. Work to live, not live to work.........DF2 __________________ right thumb on the spool, left hand flips the lever

03-10-2008, 01:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Boboe Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX Occupation: Alaskan Fishing Guide, Gulf of Mexico Offshore Crew Boat Captain Posts: 743	Those dates are perfect for me, if I can bum a ride with one of y'all strangers. I-won't-kill-you-in-your-sleep references upon request.

03-10-2008, 02:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,456	Yeah Butch a fri to Tues or Mon works for me.I just got back from the post office and should have my passport with in 2weeks. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

03-10-2008, 07:46 PM	#12 (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: 308	QQ, I will bring my sled to Lucaya on Spring break (March 28 - April 5). I may leave it behind and fly back to get it on the weekend of April 12. If all goes well I may be able to stretch out the return trip thru Monday. You need to keep a weather eye out during April, the wind still blows hard out of the North and West, which turns West End into the Hawaiian Pipeline. I like the safer play out of Lucaya, and April is usualy pretty consistent for the tuna. If the bite is off...you can always find a friendly bar to pass the time. West End is great if the weather is right. but it sucks out loud if you are held in port due to bad seas. I will watch this thread and see what develops. I won't know the final plan until after April 5th, but I will post up any open slots for the plane ride over and return fishing trip. __________________ To learn more about World history, listen to Iron Maiden

03-10-2008, 11:36 PM	#13 (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'm good with the April dates or the following week as well, if we don't have fair winds and following seas. The friday-tuesday sounds good as does the optional deep droppin if the tuna decide to ghost us. As for accomodations... the blue marlin sounds groovy... especially the free ice. I'll keep watchin to see what everyone decides... shawn __________________ Gettum in the grease!!

03-11-2008, 10:35 AM	#15 (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: 2,118	That weekend works out... We'll prolly be in lucaya but maybe I can get the capt to fish spend a night down there. __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

03-11-2008, 10:56 AM	#16 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,456	Who is your ride Nick. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

03-11-2008, 12:40 PM	#17 (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: 2,118	Hopefully Rumblefish or Steppin' out. If not, I may pop out of the coffin box of the Nauti Girl upon arrival __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

03-11-2008, 03:39 PM	#19 (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: 2,118	Personally, I'd rather do Lucaya because of the night life, and due south and maybe a couple miles west of Lucaya is a sick area for the tuna. But if we have a few people, BMC should be fun too. and we'll prolly get more fishing done than drinking. __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

03-11-2008, 03:59 PM	#20 (permalink)
bajakian Hooked Up 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: 934	Nick- Where would you stay in Lucaya?

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