A busy long weekend and lots of trips. We had great
weather on most days. On average the water temps were around 23.6deg.C, green
inshore but nice and blue out in the deep. A fair amount of Yellowfin Tuna and
Oceanic Bonito (Skipjack Tuna) on the smaller side were caught and what I would
guess was probably our last Dorado for the season came out on Friday. We also
saw some big Tuna on the sounder out in the deep on the thermocline. I think we
can expect some nice Tuna catches if the conditions are right over the next 2
months and usually among these once can get a Sailfish as the water starts
cooling down.
The worst thing happened on Tuesday with a Tuna estimated
at around 25Kg was lost near the boat on light tackle when the hooks pulled
after a 1.5hr fight. It is frustrating and disappointing when that happens
after all the work has been done and no reward.
The highlight of the long weekend was a magnificent
Sailfish caught on Saturday out in the deep and after a good fight it was
released back into the ocean.
Some 6yr old girls had great fun on the backline with
Mackerel and Sand Soldiers and a few nice Slinger were caught on other trips.
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