Official Tuna Armada Reports/pics/ 4-11 thru 4-13

Ivan11 · 04-13-2008, 04:43 PM

just gonna toss up some pics of the fish we caught on saturday and a few shots of the resort. just add ur pics if u took any on to this thread if u gottem.

im too tired to post back round stories for each pick right lol but, willie is the official "Shark Slayer" of the trip. i got some pics of him in action.

Ivan11 · 04-13-2008, 04:46 PM

continued pics....

Ivan11 · 04-13-2008, 04:47 PM

and last pic of the crew!!!

want say thanks to shawn for inviting me on the trip, it was a blast. was nice meeting everyone and hope to do it again in the future.

RiskTaker · 04-13-2008, 05:19 PM

Ya Mon, Island time.

I got into the groove in just two days.

More details later.

miamiangler1 · 04-13-2008, 05:43 PM

I second that ...A big Thanks to Shawn .

.. was a great trip ,we`ll get the YFT next time ...also a big thanks to Ivan for taking pics ... Hope everyone made it across Safe today

savanna lynn · 04-13-2008, 07:07 PM

where's the TUNAS

Another Grand · 04-13-2008, 07:09 PM

That whats im tryin to figure out....

Nice reports though

bajakian · 04-13-2008, 07:28 PM

The Yellow fin did not show up. There were a few Blackfins caught by the Haley Ryan and the Skin Boat. The trolling was OK with a few nice dolphin caught. The best fishing seemed to be the deep dropping for yellow eye snapper. We also caught a bunch of smaller yellow tail snapper on the reef.

Tuna Devil · 04-13-2008, 07:53 PM

Geez Richard, what about ours.

Our 15 lb Black Fin was the slob of the group.

Thanks to the team work of Kyle and Bill.

B767 · 04-13-2008, 07:54 PM

For the looks of it you all had a great time and that's what counts....Nice fins n yellows snprs.......Hope to be in it next time...

girber420 · 04-13-2008, 08:01 PM

anyone have any reports on the live bait situation around the freeport/west end area? any info on the herring, pilchards and gogs???? or should i plan on bringing it over with me???????

Disco Lady · 04-13-2008, 08:39 PM

COÑO!!!!!!!!

Ivan11 · 04-13-2008, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by girber420

anyone have any reports on the live bait situation around the freeport/west end area? any info on the herring, pilchards and gogs???? or should i plan on bringing it over with me???????

honestly, we never even tried to get any live bait, so if u can bring your own, thats 1 less thing to worry about when your there.

Boboe · 04-13-2008, 09:31 PM

In relation to Ivan's dolphin pic.....

CAPTAIN GUT-SHOT RIDES AGAIN!!

Bill Fisher · 04-14-2008, 07:55 AM

No TUNAS???

Oh well at least you had a good time that's all that matters.. Ready for the Bluefin Run out of Cat Cay leaving in a couple of weeks hoping to catch the big 900 pounder. Disco get your shit ready..

swordstalker · 04-14-2008, 08:10 AM

No yellowfins for us, just 5 skippies. They were there, but spooked easily and were moving very fast. Next time.... We did manage to find a few nice dolphin and we caught our limit on yelloweyes each day.

quack quack · 04-14-2008, 08:28 AM

Nothing was better this trip then seeing Butch the Polar bear dirtyfoot do a Jimmy superflysnooka jump on top of the 45Lb Phin we caught on the way home.

I wish I had that on video.I gaffed the fish deep as it was headed under the boat.I had to reach as far down with one hand to reach the fish.When I hit it he realized he was in trouble and about ripped the gaff out of my hand when he took off.I pulled hard and got my other hand on the gaff and said he is a little bigger then I thought.I lift him over the gunnle wishing I had grabbed the bigger gaff.The fish hit the deck and went nuts.It slapped me a few times on the leg leaving some nice bruises.I still had the gaff in it and has trying it work the fish to the corner.Then the Polar bear came in.The fish came off the gaff and then Butch did a flying belly flop on top of this big fin.There is no way to decribe except for awsome.It looked like he flew of the top ring rope.When the Polar bear hit the deck we all flew up about 3 inches off the deck.

The Polar bear made short work of the struggling phin and soon had it by the throat in a death grip just like a good Polar bear should.We trolled a bit more to find a huge weedline that was full of 5lb phins.We picked about 10 of those then headed in nice seas.

So you may be asking why I am calling Dirtyfoot Butch the Polar bear now?Well on Sun Morning it started to rain a little at the dock.So butch put on his White grundy's with the hood up.Well if you saw him from the side bent over picking up a cooler all you saw was this huge white hulk with nothing but his bright red beard showing.It looked just like the animal channel when they show a Polar bear just after he ate a seal with blood all over his face.

So long live the Polar bear

Nick C · 04-14-2008, 09:23 AM

Nice work QQ! Give me a call when u get some free time.

Stalker/Slayer, where's the pic of me with a smile? I need to frame that one lol.

Fishing sucked except for the phins, but had an awesome time and BMC is great!

Disco Lady · 04-14-2008, 09:28 AM

NICE...... PHINS BOYS.

04-13-2008, 05:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
RiskTaker Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pompano Beach, Florida, USA Best Catch: Had one once, then it took the boat away Posts: 1,962	Ya Mon, Island time. Ya Mon, Island time. I got into the groove in just two days. More details later.

04-13-2008, 05:43 PM	#5 (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: 1,507	I second that ...A big Thanks to Shawn . .. was a great trip ,we`ll get the YFT next time ...also a big thanks to Ivan for taking pics ... Hope everyone made it across Safe today Last edited by miamiangler1 : 04-13-2008 at 05:47 PM.

04-13-2008, 07:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
savanna lynn Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 220	where's the TUNAS __________________ http://www.savannalynnfishingadventures.comFISH HARD DIE RICH

04-13-2008, 07:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tuna Devil Grander Join Date: Nov 2005 Occupation: Pirate Posts: 1,833	Geez Richard, what about ours. Our 15 lb Black Fin was the slob of the group. Thanks to the team work of Kyle and Bill. __________________ What do you mean I'm not kind? I'm just not your kind.

04-13-2008, 07:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
B767 Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami Boat: VSC, Old Hatt Occupation: Bus Driver Posts: 407	For the looks of it you all had a great time and that's what counts....Nice fins n yellows snprs.......Hope to be in it next time... __________________ Life on the water is good, and beer makes it better

04-13-2008, 07:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Another Grand Hooked Up Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 971	That whats im tryin to figure out.... Nice reports though

04-13-2008, 07:28 PM	#8 (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: 913	The Yellow fin did not show up. There were a few Blackfins caught by the Haley Ryan and the Skin Boat. The trolling was OK with a few nice dolphin caught. The best fishing seemed to be the deep dropping for yellow eye snapper. We also caught a bunch of smaller yellow tail snapper on the reef.

04-13-2008, 08:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
girber420 Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 128	anyone have any reports on the live bait situation around the freeport/west end area? any info on the herring, pilchards and gogs???? or should i plan on bringing it over with me??????? __________________ thanx to buck

04-13-2008, 08:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,878	COÑO!!!!!!!!

04-13-2008, 09:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
Boboe Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX Occupation: Alaskan Fishing Guide, Gulf of Mexico Offshore Crew Boat Captain Posts: 743	In relation to Ivan's dolphin pic..... CAPTAIN GUT-SHOT RIDES AGAIN!!

04-14-2008, 07:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
Bill Fisher Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami Boat: 61 Viking "Moma" Occupation: E-commerce Posts: 235	No TUNAS??? Oh well at least you had a good time that's all that matters.. Ready for the Bluefin Run out of Cat Cay leaving in a couple of weeks hoping to catch the big 900 pounder. Disco get your shit ready..

04-14-2008, 08:28 AM	#17 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,452	Nothing was better this trip then seeing Butch the Polar bear dirtyfoot do a Jimmy superflysnooka jump on top of the 45Lb Phin we caught on the way home. I wish I had that on video.I gaffed the fish deep as it was headed under the boat.I had to reach as far down with one hand to reach the fish.When I hit it he realized he was in trouble and about ripped the gaff out of my hand when he took off.I pulled hard and got my other hand on the gaff and said he is a little bigger then I thought.I lift him over the gunnle wishing I had grabbed the bigger gaff.The fish hit the deck and went nuts.It slapped me a few times on the leg leaving some nice bruises.I still had the gaff in it and has trying it work the fish to the corner.Then the Polar bear came in.The fish came off the gaff and then Butch did a flying belly flop on top of this big fin.There is no way to decribe except for awsome.It looked like he flew of the top ring rope.When the Polar bear hit the deck we all flew up about 3 inches off the deck. The Polar bear made short work of the struggling phin and soon had it by the throat in a death grip just like a good Polar bear should.We trolled a bit more to find a huge weedline that was full of 5lb phins.We picked about 10 of those then headed in nice seas. So you may be asking why I am calling Dirtyfoot Butch the Polar bear now?Well on Sun Morning it started to rain a little at the dock.So butch put on his White grundy's with the hood up.Well if you saw him from the side bent over picking up a cooler all you saw was this huge white hulk with nothing but his bright red beard showing.It looked just like the animal channel when they show a Polar bear just after he ate a seal with blood all over his face. So long live the Polar bear __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

04-14-2008, 09:23 AM	#18 (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: 2,110	Nice work QQ! Give me a call when u get some free time. Stalker/Slayer, where's the pic of me with a smile? I need to frame that one lol. Fishing sucked except for the phins, but had an awesome time and BMC is great! __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

04-14-2008, 09:28 AM	#19 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,878	NICE...... PHINS BOYS.