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Petronis, Ram Powell, 252's etc July 19th, 20th, 21st

Reel Alimony — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:01:14 GMT

We hope to be going to the rigs during our next trip to OB. Obviosly weather and seas need to be right. Do not like running 65 -70 miles offshore without knowing soemone else is in the area should we have any issues. If anyone is planning on making the run during the dates indicated above we would appreciate hearing from you, call sign, channel monitored etc.

We run a 26'WA with twin Suzuki 200's.. "Reel Alimony" its an easy trip but you never know.

Na Kika report

onoahi — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:55:21 GMT

Fished Na Kika, Ram Powell and Marlin yesterday(7/4). Dirty green and no life. Did not see any life(never saw a flying fish). Lots of weeds about a mile to SW, great potential if water clears up. Saw a huge log but it was surrounded by broken patches we couldn't drag the spread through, tried everything but couldn't work it. Had friends in Intl and they were heading to Thunderhorse Friday a.m. when we left around 9.

We caught 2 blackfin chunking, one about 25lbs. Caught a good sized tripletail off a pallet on the way in and mananged to steal a trigger from the sharks at another rig. Will post pics after the soreness wears off.

Bottom line, water is not worth the fuel right now. Weeds are out there to quickly make it great if the bluewater can find it's way north a bit.

nakika

''gott em"! — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:41:54 GMT

has anyone fished the nakika lately?

Thanks for the Gonads over the past 7 years

Xiphius — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:58:44 GMT

To all blue water anglers,here is the results from some of the tissue sampling done on the dead fish on the dock. Check out this document neat stuff!

Multicolor Mono topshot

Reel Alimony — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:19:19 GMT

Has anyone in the area used the Hi Seas Muticolored mono line they call Quattro. We took a trip out of St Augustine about a month ago and the captain had his reels loaded with this stuff .. we had a great day boating two wahoos and a dozen dolphin with two bulls in the mix. We are always interested in what others are doing in terms of gear and techniques, etc. the main thing we noticed was the multicolored mono line they were using. Had never seen it before. Like to hear if anyone has any knowledge of it.

Everol Reels

Feeding Frenzy — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:12:34 GMT

I hear a lot of people on here complain about almost every reel known to man and everybody has their preferences. But if you want to take a look at what I think (again according to a few I don't know much) is the best made big game reel made in the world. They are made in Italy so you Sicilians don't get worked up yet. J/K. They have been making reels since I believe 1958. And their is a little known car company by the name of Ferrari that makes their parts for them especially all of their drag washers. The drag washers are made of carbon fiber and those of you that are familiar with drag washers and carbon fiber know why this is an awesome combination. It also has several features that I won't bore you with the details, but it has the clicker on the right side of the reel, it has a stop to where you cannot accidentally flip into free spool or increase the drag, and you can put away those hand scales, because they have preset drags determined by the lever that adjusts as the spool is emptied. So if you want to see the first one imported to Pensacola, I will have it at the Bud Light capt. meeting at flounders fri. night and yes Bodacaious and Xanadu are invited as well.:grouphug

Bow Down @ Nakika

Bow Down — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:10:42 GMT

Well this is going to be a quick summarized report as I'm still getting all the details(I had something to do and did not go:banghead).

My brother Robert and his two friends and a borrowed Captain took the Bow Down south on Saturday morning and headed straight to the Nakika . They fished all around the Nakika never loosing site of it and ended up catching 3 YF ...one 70# and two 35#, a ton of Blackfin and kept around 8-10, two Dolphin a 50# and a 25# , and then to make it even better tagged and released an estimate 400# Blue Marlin( also it was the angler first and it was caught on a 50wide stand up gear).I have some of the pics now and will post more including the blue when I get them. About the water it was cobalt blue @ nakika and there was scattered grass north of it but no weed lines.(sorry thats all I could get out of them they were a little tired).

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the tuna with Nakika all lit up in the background(I love this picture)

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Here is the blue....................hooked up

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still hooked up...............

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starting to wonder why he grabbed the rod:banghead

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thinking this isn't a good position to be in:doh

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and here she is...............

and here is the wore out angler Mike Brown

It was his first blue and yes he took a Chico bath(sorry no pics of that).

What side of the edge to fish out of Destine??

Rampage — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:25:29 GMT

Gonna make our first run to the edge in a couple of weeks out of Destin and i am a little confused. What side do i need to fish on and where do you guys recommend? I didn't know if i should go to the left side or the right side or what? or does it really matter? Any body got any suggestions? wanted to troll for some hoo's and dolphin and maybe do a little bottom fishing. Does this sound reasonable or am i way off base here?

Left side

[IMG]http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l151/SpedJunkie/EDGE1.jpg[/IMG]

Right side

[IMG]http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l151/SpedJunkie/EDGE2.jpg[/IMG]

Na Kika gps numbers??

zoomin-newman — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:57:09 GMT

What are the gps coordinates to the Na Kika platform ??

International II

Brad K — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:46:54 GMT

Just bought a set of International II's from Capt. Whupass here on the forum. They are in great shape. Visually and mechanically. I have only found one flaw and would like to repair it.

On one of the 50's the little strike detent is stuck down in the reel. I am assuming it's a spring of some sorts. My question is should I break it down and try to replace it myself, or do I not want to open that can of worms. Should I take it to a professional and have it repaired.

Thanks for any advive.....

By the way. Capt. Whupass.... you are an awesome guy. Wish I could have hung out and had a few beers with you!!!!

Difference between TIagra 80W and 80WA

atlantacapt — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:18:58 GMT

Can anyone answer this one? Is the only difference the two the handle. On is ergonomic while the 80W is just a normal handle? What else?

Anyone need crew for a bluewater trip on Thursday, July 3?

MM — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:20:42 GMT

Four friends and I want to go deep for wahoo, dolphin, billfish, ect. on Thursday, July 3, but the boat that we were suppposed to go out on has engine issues and won't be ready. I have all of the tackle needed (shimano tiagras, black barts, etc.) but no boat to go on. WE WILL COVER ALL GAS, ICE, BAIT, etc. We're staying in Destin but will travel to Pensacola or Panama City if needed. Give me a call at 713 898 6094, email me at Mac_Meadows2001@yahoo.com, or send me a private message if interested.

Thanks,

Mac

rip charts

4wahoo — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:37:55 GMT

i just purchased a subscription to rip charts, what is the significance of the chlorophyll? what would indicate "fishy" areas? any gas saving tips would be great.

thanks

Ben

What is the best "starter" all-purpose trolling spread?

Daydreamin — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:14:05 GMT

Newbie here looking to get into the trolling scene. I know enough that I don't want too many lines out to start with as I learn how to handle the tackle, placement and trolling speeds, boat etc., but figure there is probably a good utility spread that I should be using. So probably 4-5 lines...could run a teaser or dredge but not sure if that is a good idea till I get some experience?

I need to know lures and leader materials, lengths and positions to set the spread. My boat has 15' outriggers and a single manual downrigger with 10lb ball. My reels are TLD 25's (till i get some "spare" cash...like that will happen :crying).

Weekend Suggestions

Tenderloin — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:32:38 GMT

I have been a long time listener, first time poster! Anyway, I got into the bluewater game about 5 years ago when I moved down to South AL. I have been tuna, dolphin, wahoo fishing out of Dauphin Island since then. We usually do overnighters to Marlin, Beer Can, RP, Horn Mtn. I have family coming in this weekend for their once a yr. trip, and we go regardless of conditions, as this is the only time they can fish. I usually do well on the tuna out that way, but looks like this weekend everything where I usually fish, RP and H Mtn area will be in dirty water from the reports I have recieved, and i have never been out to H. Mtn when it had dirty water, it has always been clean in the [past:banghead. I have also heard of tuna being caught on dirty water, I just have a hard time believing it. We are going regardless, just praying for the bluewater to be in closer for some confidence. I guess what I am asking is, has anyone had any luck on the tuna in dirty water. My confidence is low looking at Sat. photos of dirty water. Does it matter for tuna? Thanks in advance!

Fresh Mackerel

GOTCHA TOO — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:30:22 GMT

Guys, I have a buddy who is netting, yes netting spanish! Some of these spanish are coming out the nets in great condition for the offsore trollers! Would anyone be interested in some netted spanish! I am going to get them from him in prestene condition, brine um and gut um and them package them in vacume sealed bags. Please PM me if interested. I know alot of you dont belive in gill netting and neither do I but if you want some cheaper spanishj that will work just as well and the ones from baitmasters let me know!

Hope I dont get pounded to bad for this post! Just tryin to help some folks out! I cant change the net regulations, maybe influence but not change!

Pensacola International

Feeding Frenzy — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:21:48 GMT

See Need Crew section.

bluewater?

Bub — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:37:51 GMT

thinking about heading out wednesday to the elbow and as far as the spur. i have read all the recent posts but can we expect to find some good water and weeds to work. thanks in advance :)

What do you guys think happend to this dolphin ?

TITLEWAVE — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:20:36 GMT

Caught this guy friday out in the canyon and he had a strange hole in his head with a piece of bone protruding from it ?

I think a marlin tried to whack him in the head with his bill and he lived through it ? the bone looked to be his skull that was fractured when he was hit by the bill. You can clearly see a bill shaped dent in his head.

Blue water at the double nipple???

zoomin-newman — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:37:21 GMT

Does anyone know if there is blue water at the double nipple???

Desoto canyon...elbow spur nipple steps etc

Nat — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:38:13 GMT

Take a look at these maps and see if you can explain

http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/pacmaps/ds-index.html

I can find the spur, where are the others located on this map and where is the closest to shore area ?

planning a first trip in a 23' CC

Spectra Trolling Question

MM — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:37:26 GMT

I have my trolling reels filled with Jerry Brown 80 hollowcore and a 100 yard mono topshot. Obviously a blue or wahoo can make a smoking fast run and take lots of line quickly. In order to avoid spectra line burns on your fingers from a fish making a fast run, do you wear some sort of a glove on your left hand? If so, what kind?

thanks

Alabama Alps

Brad K — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:25:11 GMT

Doing some searching for coordinates to Yellow Gravel I ran across info on the Alabama Alps. Anyone familiar with this area and know how far of a run it is from P-Cola pass. Thanks guys, just trying to find some locations for Billfishing this summer.

Leaders for trolling lures

Offshore-911 — Wed, 28 May 2008 13:02:01 GMT

I was wondering what kind of leaders everyone uses for the yozuri bonitas and what color is best.

Ram powell/ Marlin report????

Thunderstruck — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:17:37 GMT

I'm looking for a water and fish report from the rigs. Can any one help? Or is anyone headed that way this weekend?

Finding Blue Water

koilane — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:17:06 GMT

I am looking for some help in locating Blue Water

Do not have any experience using the web to locate it.

I was hoping someone could post a link to help me locate blue water on the web, sort of a "blue water for dummies"

We will be heading out of Orange Beach this weekend and I hear it is getting pushed farther out and to the east. Knowing where it is would sure help save some time and fuel

I know there are some rather pricey reports, and sites to join and pay, was hoping there were some other options

Thanks for the help

sat data

bluewaterau — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:03:34 GMT

has anyone used roffs or hiltons in the past couple weeks? im tryin to find out how accurate they have been. i know that one of the satellites is still malfunctioning.

Big Catamarans unheard of economy

38bat — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:49:33 GMT

Was reading Passagemaker magazine last night and came across an ad for a 34' Catamaran outfitted stock with 60hp four stroke outboards. 14 knots at 2gph, 20 knots at 3.8gph. Outfitted as a cruising boat but got me to thinking. Fuel being as much as it is these days, might be something worth considering. Are there any of these built for sportsfishing? This is a big boat with a 16' beam, optional flybridge etc., not a glacier bay type. Base price was 299,000 new.

Interesting to consider outboards vs. diesels on a big boat. Definately would be quiet. Outboards can be tipped up for beaching, easy and economical to replace. What do you guys think?

Lightning

bigone — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:32:32 GMT

I know it has probably been discussed before, don't mind the wind and seas in a squall but hate the ligthning. When out at the rigs and a lightning storm hits, best to tuck behind or close to the rigs or back away.

Some people say the rigs attracts it , and may hit you instead, others say the rigs have rods that will ground the strike.

other than that, best idea when in open water, boat is 34' with full tower.

Thanks

Smallish Boats at the floaters

tjkelly17 — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:13:40 GMT

Do you guys ever see any smaller ( 21-23 ft ) boats at the floaters?

Please Help!!!

allen_perkinson — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:36:05 GMT

Me and the wifey are taking a trip to St. Augustine in September. She promised me I/we could take a chartered trip to catch something big in the Atlantic. My problem is that I don't know anyone out there, nor am I familiar with any of the game fish that will be around there that time of the year. If anyone has any suggestions, please PM me and I will research it. This will probably be my only chance since im in the military at Eglin and our tour here may be coming to a close soon. Please Help!!!

Tight lines!

Tuna question

2020boater — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:13:45 GMT

Does anybody know if the yellowfin have been out at the ram powell in the last few days? we are thinking about making the run out on saturday.

Flying Gaff ?

Capt. John — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:30:28 GMT

I just purchaced a used flying gaff pretty good shape I think is an aftco. The problem is the head wont stay in without holding the rope is it wore out or is there a trick? Thanks Capt. John.:banghead

Mahi-Mahi eaten by a Marlin

TCAT — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:14:58 GMT

Check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfL7S0tEfoY

Keith

Rigs around the Nipple????

tjkelly17 — Mon, 26 May 2008 23:03:14 GMT

Are there any rigs around the nipple area or is it just naturall bottom spots and reefs? Also, what is the 131 or 151 hole?

anyone needing a ful time deck hand?

MR.STAAL — Mon, 26 May 2008 02:22:35 GMT

im 19. and i love inshore fishing, but i want to step it up a notch an do alot of bluewater fishing.its been my dream to work up to be a sportfishing captain. i plan on taking my 6pak course next month. an i know to get there i need to work my way up to the top. im a dock hand at day break, as much as i love my job id rather be on the water a tad bit more.i have some things to learn, but i can learn quick and do what it takes. i work at the marina alot but every offer i have to work.

if anyone is looking for a deckhand please pm me.

Rig Name

Deep Blue — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:19:55 GMT

What is the rig name about 3-5 miles ESE of the Marlin rig? Saw it on 5.31, but did not have it in my waypoints. Thanks-

Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club

C-monsters — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:07:27 GMT

Hey Guys. I am new to the bluewater side of fishing, and heard there is a big game fishing club in town. Can anyone tell me where and when the meetings are, and how to join?

Thanks in advance.

Wahoo Bomb

bellafishing — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:39:54 GMT

Anyone else have this happen? I bought a Wahoo Bomb at the Outcast sale. Haven't had a chance to put it in the water yet. I always check the rigging of my lures before I run them, and typically don't buy pre-rigged lures. On the way out to some bottom spots Sat. we decide to give it a shot even though the water looked like crap. Uncoil the CABLE leader(no kinks), attach a trolling weight to it, drop the lure in the water, followed by the weight (with a little steady pressure on them to prevent twisting), let the line out, push the lever up and....SNAP! Weight skips out of the water, $50 lure is gone. :banghead We were only doing 17knts. Talk about unhappy!! I haven't had a chance to take the leader to Outcast, but will this week and explain to them what happened. I have never seen cable leader snap like that before. Can anyone explain this to me?

Thanks,

Bob

Fishing Zihuatanejo

au1 — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:19:44 GMT

Has anyone taken a trip out of Zihuatanejo Mexico, and if so do you have any suggestions on a good boat/captain in the area?