Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Memories
Monday, June 28, 2010
East Cape Guides Fishing Report
From the watery desk of Mark Daugherty
This week has been all about the tuna and BIG roosterfish. We have been experiencing some cool green water but that hasn’t stop the tuna bite that is literally 50 yards off of the Punta Arena Lighthouse. These fish are so close to shore you could surf cast to them. Tuna are ranging from 20 to 80 pounds and are readily taking chunks of squid. Also on the scene are very large roosters in the 40-60 pound range. These fish are within 500 yards of the tuna bite. You really have to ask yourself what is inshore and offshore fishing when roosterfish and yellowfin tuna are swimming a few hundred yards of each other? Striped marlin are in the mix with a good number of fish being release every day. You can also throw in some nice pargo to boot. The down side is the dorado counts have been lagging behind with very small fish being landed. All in all, a lot of quality fish have been taken this week. Oh, the weather has been perfect at 85 degrees every day without a cloud in the sky.
Photos
Frank “Chip” Stearns and wife Leanea with one of three 40+ pound roosters landed, a tuna in front of the lighthouse and a 25 pound pargo. Both Leanea and all around great guy Tommy landed their first striped marlins. Tom Spencer with a nice tuna landed on 30lb. test after a 2hr. fight.
Buena pesca,
Mark
EastCapeGuides.com
This week has been all about the tuna and BIG roosterfish. We have been experiencing some cool green water but that hasn’t stop the tuna bite that is literally 50 yards off of the Punta Arena Lighthouse. These fish are so close to shore you could surf cast to them. Tuna are ranging from 20 to 80 pounds and are readily taking chunks of squid. Also on the scene are very large roosters in the 40-60 pound range. These fish are within 500 yards of the tuna bite. You really have to ask yourself what is inshore and offshore fishing when roosterfish and yellowfin tuna are swimming a few hundred yards of each other? Striped marlin are in the mix with a good number of fish being release every day. You can also throw in some nice pargo to boot. The down side is the dorado counts have been lagging behind with very small fish being landed. All in all, a lot of quality fish have been taken this week. Oh, the weather has been perfect at 85 degrees every day without a cloud in the sky.
PhotosFrank “Chip” Stearns and wife Leanea with one of three 40+ pound roosters landed, a tuna in front of the lighthouse and a 25 pound pargo. Both Leanea and all around great guy Tommy landed their first striped marlins. Tom Spencer with a nice tuna landed on 30lb. test after a 2hr. fight.
Buena pesca,
Mark
EastCapeGuides.com
Van Wormer Resorts Fishing Report
by Eddie Dalmau, Van Wormer Resorts
2010 Keep´n It Reel Fish and Chips Tournament
Palmas de Cortez
The 2010 Keep´n It Reel Fish and Chips Tournament got under way today and what a day it was for everyone involved. 15 boats participated in this year's tournament and every single one of them came back with some very nice yellowfin tuna. The third place tuna weighed in at 122lbs. The second place tuna weighed in at 133lbs. The winners of the 2010 KIR Fish and Chips tournament were Jack Wright, Troy Peterson, Kevin Chrisman and Jermy Galatio from the state of Washington, whose tuna weighed in at a whopping 143lbs. It took these guys only 45 minutes to bring in this monster while fishing aboard the Jen Wren with Captain Mark Rayer. Tomorrow the tournament will conclude with the always exciting no limit poker tournament at Hotel Palmas De Cortez.
It was all about the tuna this week in the East Cape. There was well over 500 yellowfin tuna landed this week ranging from football size to the biggest this week coming in today at 143lbs. There were approximately a dozen tuna that were weighed or estimated at over 100lbs this week and many more that came up just a few pounds short of the 100lb. mark. Once again there was quite a bit of sashimi being passed around the bar area this week. A special thank you goes out to Mrs. Saiki, who prepared some of the best sashimi I´ve ever had the pleasure of eating. Because of all the tuna that came in this week, Mrs. Saiki prepared enough sashimi for everyone at the hotel to enjoy. "Thank you for all your hard work Mrs. Saiki".
The tuna bite was fantastic, but let´s not forget about all the other species that were landed this week. After all this is the East Cape we´re talking about and the East Cape is known for year round marlin. There were plenty of stripe marlin to be had this week. For those fishermen who reached their limits on tuna, many went after striped and blue marlin with great success. There were over 200 marlin landed this week out of the three hotels. The wahoo are still around as well, with approximately 15 landed, and the biggest weighed in at 105lbs. The only down note to this report is the lack of dorado right now. Captains are seeing big schools of dorado, but everything that is being landed is too small to keep. We are seeing the occasional 20 to 30 pound dorado, but not in any great numbers at all. All in all it was another great week down here at Van Wormer Resorts. Hope to see many of you down here very soon.
Eddie Dalmau
Baja’s Van Wormer Resorts
2010 Keep´n It Reel Fish and Chips Tournament
Palmas de Cortez
The 2010 Keep´n It Reel Fish and Chips Tournament got under way today and what a day it was for everyone involved. 15 boats participated in this year's tournament and every single one of them came back with some very nice yellowfin tuna. The third place tuna weighed in at 122lbs. The second place tuna weighed in at 133lbs. The winners of the 2010 KIR Fish and Chips tournament were Jack Wright, Troy Peterson, Kevin Chrisman and Jermy Galatio from the state of Washington, whose tuna weighed in at a whopping 143lbs. It took these guys only 45 minutes to bring in this monster while fishing aboard the Jen Wren with Captain Mark Rayer. Tomorrow the tournament will conclude with the always exciting no limit poker tournament at Hotel Palmas De Cortez.
It was all about the tuna this week in the East Cape. There was well over 500 yellowfin tuna landed this week ranging from football size to the biggest this week coming in today at 143lbs. There were approximately a dozen tuna that were weighed or estimated at over 100lbs this week and many more that came up just a few pounds short of the 100lb. mark. Once again there was quite a bit of sashimi being passed around the bar area this week. A special thank you goes out to Mrs. Saiki, who prepared some of the best sashimi I´ve ever had the pleasure of eating. Because of all the tuna that came in this week, Mrs. Saiki prepared enough sashimi for everyone at the hotel to enjoy. "Thank you for all your hard work Mrs. Saiki".
The tuna bite was fantastic, but let´s not forget about all the other species that were landed this week. After all this is the East Cape we´re talking about and the East Cape is known for year round marlin. There were plenty of stripe marlin to be had this week. For those fishermen who reached their limits on tuna, many went after striped and blue marlin with great success. There were over 200 marlin landed this week out of the three hotels. The wahoo are still around as well, with approximately 15 landed, and the biggest weighed in at 105lbs. The only down note to this report is the lack of dorado right now. Captains are seeing big schools of dorado, but everything that is being landed is too small to keep. We are seeing the occasional 20 to 30 pound dorado, but not in any great numbers at all. All in all it was another great week down here at Van Wormer Resorts. Hope to see many of you down here very soon.
Eddie Dalmau
Baja’s Van Wormer Resorts
Basketball Camp, Monday (6/19) - Thursday (6/22)
Hello Folks,
I will be participating as a coach at our local high school basketball program summer camp for kids from 3rd grade through 8th grade. The camp runs two sessions. Session #1 is for the younger kids and runs from *;00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
The afternoon session is for the middle school kids and runs from Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Boy was it hot inside the gym today! We had record tying heat yesterday and the humidity was unbearable. The school was closed down all weekend and the a/c turned off. So you can imagine what it felt like inside the building this morning when we arrived at 7:00 a.m. to start setting up.
Part of the program that I enjoy is that J.V. and Varsity players participate as "counselors" to the younger bball players. These younger kids really do look up to the counselors as role models. The older players receive community service hours towards their graduation requirements. It's a win-win situation for everyone involved!
I will not be on the water during the day at least until Friday. I may get out in the evening later this week if my body can withstand the beating it takes standing and moving on the hardwood all day. I am extremely sore in my feet and hips this evening... Who would have known I'd feel this way?
The Susquehanna River is holding at 3.5' in Harrisburg, Pa. Every drop of a 10th is a 1.2" drop. I don't foresee any major rain event(s) in the next few days. That means the river will most likely drop to it's typical summertime low of around 3.1' in a week or so. That will reduce the areas to access by the jet rig.
So, look forward to some more fishing reports in a few days or so!
Dad
I will be participating as a coach at our local high school basketball program summer camp for kids from 3rd grade through 8th grade. The camp runs two sessions. Session #1 is for the younger kids and runs from *;00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
The afternoon session is for the middle school kids and runs from Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Boy was it hot inside the gym today! We had record tying heat yesterday and the humidity was unbearable. The school was closed down all weekend and the a/c turned off. So you can imagine what it felt like inside the building this morning when we arrived at 7:00 a.m. to start setting up.
Part of the program that I enjoy is that J.V. and Varsity players participate as "counselors" to the younger bball players. These younger kids really do look up to the counselors as role models. The older players receive community service hours towards their graduation requirements. It's a win-win situation for everyone involved!
I will not be on the water during the day at least until Friday. I may get out in the evening later this week if my body can withstand the beating it takes standing and moving on the hardwood all day. I am extremely sore in my feet and hips this evening... Who would have known I'd feel this way?
The Susquehanna River is holding at 3.5' in Harrisburg, Pa. Every drop of a 10th is a 1.2" drop. I don't foresee any major rain event(s) in the next few days. That means the river will most likely drop to it's typical summertime low of around 3.1' in a week or so. That will reduce the areas to access by the jet rig.
So, look forward to some more fishing reports in a few days or so!
Dad
Maine Striper Fishing Report: Kennebec River, June 28th, 2010
Striped Bass Season Begins Thursday July 1st, 2010 On Maine's Kennebec River
The special catch & release, artificial lures only season ends this coming Thursday July 1st, 2010. Our catch rates should soar now that we'll be able to pitch lives in addition to flies & artificials
Reservations have been coming in steadily and we're already having a very busy season...Call us if you'd like to join us for a day or two this coming season. We offer multiple trips every day typically a morning trip and an afternoon evening blitz trips for those anglers who'd rather not be on the water at the crack o'dawn...If fly fishing isn't your thing...no worries we're well equipped for light tackle & live bait fishing too!!!
Maine Striper Fishing Guide
Capt. George Harris
207-691-0745
www.superfly-charters.com
The special catch & release, artificial lures only season ends this coming Thursday July 1st, 2010. Our catch rates should soar now that we'll be able to pitch lives in addition to flies & artificials
Reservations have been coming in steadily and we're already having a very busy season...Call us if you'd like to join us for a day or two this coming season. We offer multiple trips every day typically a morning trip and an afternoon evening blitz trips for those anglers who'd rather not be on the water at the crack o'dawn...If fly fishing isn't your thing...no worries we're well equipped for light tackle & live bait fishing too!!!
Maine Striper Fishing Guide
Capt. George Harris
207-691-0745
www.superfly-charters.com
Saturday, June 26, 2010
In the middle of the nite
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| Nice 69 er. |
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| I didn't look happy ;) |
This night will remain in my memory for a long time.
I was fishing from the cliff's, when I hooked this lovely bass. The rocks were very slippery. I made two steps too far ... Fall from a height of 16 ft, in the middle of the night was not pleasant. The water wasn't deep. But I was trapped in a small bay, which was surrounded by a nearly vertical cliff walls. I didn't lost fish and after short while , landed it. Quick photo session and...I decide to call for help. Big dissapointment. No network. I was below ground level and to close to the cliff walls. Nice. There is still three hours left for the sunrise. It began to be cold. I had no choice and had to try to get out of here. It wasn't easy. My wet boots have lost their grip. I needed five attempts to climb on the top. I hurt my leg, but nothing serious had happened to me, luckily.
Fishing can be dangerous passion , sometimes. Especialy, when you are walked alone, on the slippery rocks, in the middle of the nite...
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| Cliff by nite |
Winco's Custom Lures - Pro Staff
Hello Folks,
My good friend and fellow angler, Al Winco, and I have collaborated over the past two years in bringing you some of the finest custom lures available. Al has taken this one step further by offering me a position as a Pro Staff member for Winco's Custom Lures.
Al understands that I never mislead my friends and acquaintances on the lures that I use. In fact, if you go back over the past year of blog entries, you will see several that have related to Al's lures.
This past spring, he put forth a lot of effort in developing one of the softest and most flexible tubes I have seen for a 4" size. He calls it the Winco 'Tastee Tube'. If you go back to my May 20, 2010 blog, you will see that I caught a beautiful 19.25" on a prototype of this tube.
You see, I have the easiest job of all, I field test Al's lures in the areas I fish. We discuss the results and then he has the tough job of improving the product to our liking. It takes an lot of time, money, and commitment to come up with a lure that satisfies Al's standard of excellence.
Now, I'm not saying this because I'm now on Al's Pro Staff. No way! I have known Al as a friend and have fished with him either in my jet rig or nearby him on the North Branch as he puts the time and effort into the development of his lures.
Hopefully, I'll be able to show you some of the successful Winco's Custom Lures in future blogs. I have already shown the successes of the Bronze Bush Whacker (Short Arm) Spinner Baits and the Tastee Tubes in past blogs.
You can visit Al at Winco's Custom Lures . He has a large selection of fresh and saltwater lures available.
Dad
My good friend and fellow angler, Al Winco, and I have collaborated over the past two years in bringing you some of the finest custom lures available. Al has taken this one step further by offering me a position as a Pro Staff member for Winco's Custom Lures.
Al understands that I never mislead my friends and acquaintances on the lures that I use. In fact, if you go back over the past year of blog entries, you will see several that have related to Al's lures.
This past spring, he put forth a lot of effort in developing one of the softest and most flexible tubes I have seen for a 4" size. He calls it the Winco 'Tastee Tube'. If you go back to my May 20, 2010 blog, you will see that I caught a beautiful 19.25" on a prototype of this tube.
You see, I have the easiest job of all, I field test Al's lures in the areas I fish. We discuss the results and then he has the tough job of improving the product to our liking. It takes an lot of time, money, and commitment to come up with a lure that satisfies Al's standard of excellence.
Now, I'm not saying this because I'm now on Al's Pro Staff. No way! I have known Al as a friend and have fished with him either in my jet rig or nearby him on the North Branch as he puts the time and effort into the development of his lures.
Hopefully, I'll be able to show you some of the successful Winco's Custom Lures in future blogs. I have already shown the successes of the Bronze Bush Whacker (Short Arm) Spinner Baits and the Tastee Tubes in past blogs.
You can visit Al at Winco's Custom Lures . He has a large selection of fresh and saltwater lures available.
Dad
Short Message From Sasha and Max - "Dear Pet Owners"
"Dear Pet Owners... Our names are Sasha and Max and we want to ask you to please take care of your pets during these hazy, hot, and humid days. We've seen two incidences this past week of folks letting their pet dogs in the very hot car as they go about shopping. If you keep your pets outdoors, please be sure they have shade and plenty of cool water to drink just like our owner, Dad, does for us. Why? Because he loves us and treats us well."
Friday, June 25, 2010
A Day With Dell (Double D's) and Dad - 06/25/10
Hello Folks,
I launched this morning around 6:30 a.m. The sun was already up and there was a blue bird sky overhead. Severe thunderstorms came through our area again last evening accompanied by high winds and torrential downpours. They only lasted about 40 minutes or so before moving on... But it was sultry last evening with high humidity. As the NW winds moved in, the humidity broke and we had a pleasant night with an almost full moon.
I ran to a favorite spot that has been producing fish and immediately hooked into my "complimentary" spinnerbait fish for the day. It seems that on the last three trips, I've been able to land one spinnerbait fish before the bite goes south and I turn to plastic tubes.
Dell didn't get to the ramp until 8:45 a.m. because his brother, the assistant AD for Duke University, was visiting. Last evening, Dell had made plans with me to show up after his brother left in the morning. So, around 8:05 a.m., I got a cell call from Dell telling me he was on his way to the river. It's always nice to have a good friend to fish with.
We spent the next 3.5 hrs. tossing tubes, spinnerbaits, and cranks. Dell connected on a spinnerbait smallie which was his "complimentary" bass... :)
I ended the day with 26 bass (a couple of "yearlings") and the largest was this beautiful 19.25" caught on a tube around 11:30 a.m. in the high sun.
Dell seemed to be struggling this morning, but he did catch a couple of fish. I think he was tired from last evening's activities... brother visiting and basketball developmental league.
We both coached the Penn Manor Freshman team last evening at 6:00 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m., we stopped to be with the varsity coaches. It was extremely hot and humid in the gymnasiums.
Look what floated down the river close to the boat. It appeared only a few hours dead. I'm not sure what the cause of death was because I saw no wounds or hook marks on it. This muskie measure 38 inches and was quite heavy!
It was a beautiful day on the water. There was a nice cool northern wind this morning blowing b/w 5-10 mph. It put a good "spinnerbait chop" on the water even though the blades weren't producing much.
The water temperature was 80.6 degrees on my Lowrance. The surface temp was 86 degrees! The water was rather clear and I could see down to 3.5'. The water level in Harrisburg, Pa. was 3.6' this morning and slowly dropping.
Later,
Dad
I launched this morning around 6:30 a.m. The sun was already up and there was a blue bird sky overhead. Severe thunderstorms came through our area again last evening accompanied by high winds and torrential downpours. They only lasted about 40 minutes or so before moving on... But it was sultry last evening with high humidity. As the NW winds moved in, the humidity broke and we had a pleasant night with an almost full moon.
I ran to a favorite spot that has been producing fish and immediately hooked into my "complimentary" spinnerbait fish for the day. It seems that on the last three trips, I've been able to land one spinnerbait fish before the bite goes south and I turn to plastic tubes.
Dell didn't get to the ramp until 8:45 a.m. because his brother, the assistant AD for Duke University, was visiting. Last evening, Dell had made plans with me to show up after his brother left in the morning. So, around 8:05 a.m., I got a cell call from Dell telling me he was on his way to the river. It's always nice to have a good friend to fish with.
We spent the next 3.5 hrs. tossing tubes, spinnerbaits, and cranks. Dell connected on a spinnerbait smallie which was his "complimentary" bass... :)
I ended the day with 26 bass (a couple of "yearlings") and the largest was this beautiful 19.25" caught on a tube around 11:30 a.m. in the high sun.
Dell seemed to be struggling this morning, but he did catch a couple of fish. I think he was tired from last evening's activities... brother visiting and basketball developmental league.
We both coached the Penn Manor Freshman team last evening at 6:00 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m., we stopped to be with the varsity coaches. It was extremely hot and humid in the gymnasiums.
Look what floated down the river close to the boat. It appeared only a few hours dead. I'm not sure what the cause of death was because I saw no wounds or hook marks on it. This muskie measure 38 inches and was quite heavy!
It was a beautiful day on the water. There was a nice cool northern wind this morning blowing b/w 5-10 mph. It put a good "spinnerbait chop" on the water even though the blades weren't producing much.
The water temperature was 80.6 degrees on my Lowrance. The surface temp was 86 degrees! The water was rather clear and I could see down to 3.5'. The water level in Harrisburg, Pa. was 3.6' this morning and slowly dropping.
Later,
Dad
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Maine Striped Bass Fishing Report: Kennebec River 6/23/10
Maine Saltwater Fishing Report: The Fish Are Here So Get out And Fish
Wet conditions greeted us this morning as we left the dock in Bath, but it didn't dampen our spirits...nor did it dampen the spirits of the stripers we had set out to catch. We landed on fish at our first stop, just a few minutes of leaving the dock, a pair of 10 pounders crushed the soft plastic herring imitators we pitched into the boiling current.
As the flooding tide filled the river we went to work on the rocky structure that has been holding most of the fish we've been catching. Sporadic surface blitzes popped up here & there and were enough to get every ones adrenaline flowing...however, most of our fish came off striped bass's favorite habitat, rocky structure.
Late morning everyone had their fill of stripers and we headed for the dock fully satisfied with our efforts. Although it was wet out there this morning we were fully prepared for the conditions and everyone stayed warm and dry.
I have severel sets of quality raingear aboard for guests that do not have their own...so don't let rainy weather keep you off the water...the fish don't care...they're already wet!!!
Reservations have been coming in steadily and we're already having a very busy season...Call us if you'd like to join us for a day or two this coming season. We offer multiple trips every day typically a morning trip and an afternoon evening blitz trips for those anglers who'd rather not be on the water at the crack o'dawn...If fly fishing isn't your thing...no worries we're well equipped for light tackle & live bait fishing too!!!
Maine Striper Fishing Guide
Capt. George Harris
207-691-0745
www.superfly-charters.com
Wet conditions greeted us this morning as we left the dock in Bath, but it didn't dampen our spirits...nor did it dampen the spirits of the stripers we had set out to catch. We landed on fish at our first stop, just a few minutes of leaving the dock, a pair of 10 pounders crushed the soft plastic herring imitators we pitched into the boiling current.
As the flooding tide filled the river we went to work on the rocky structure that has been holding most of the fish we've been catching. Sporadic surface blitzes popped up here & there and were enough to get every ones adrenaline flowing...however, most of our fish came off striped bass's favorite habitat, rocky structure.
Late morning everyone had their fill of stripers and we headed for the dock fully satisfied with our efforts. Although it was wet out there this morning we were fully prepared for the conditions and everyone stayed warm and dry.
I have severel sets of quality raingear aboard for guests that do not have their own...so don't let rainy weather keep you off the water...the fish don't care...they're already wet!!!
Reservations have been coming in steadily and we're already having a very busy season...Call us if you'd like to join us for a day or two this coming season. We offer multiple trips every day typically a morning trip and an afternoon evening blitz trips for those anglers who'd rather not be on the water at the crack o'dawn...If fly fishing isn't your thing...no worries we're well equipped for light tackle & live bait fishing too!!! Maine Striper Fishing Guide
Capt. George Harris
207-691-0745
www.superfly-charters.com
My thoughts about fishing sites and reports, in general.
Hello Folks,
While fishing yesterday, I had a good discussion with my good buddy, Josh (smallieman) Kreider, over writing fishing reports, commenting on fishing reports, and their purpose, in general. He doesn't see the reason why I feel the way I do about writing reports on fishing sites since a lot of anglers enjoy reading them.
Awhile ago, another friend and I were talking about the purposes of fishing boards. Most board members talk about many, many different things (tackle/gear, world news, etc.) most being related to fishing. But the least of those things seems to be the actual act of fishing as expressed in the "Fishing Reports."
We both felt that of all the different forums on these sites, the "Fishing Reports" would seem to be the one most viewed and have the most comments/posts added. I believe that the one major reason we join a "Fishing Site" is discuss what we all love doing is "Fishing!" Yet, we see that this is far from what reality shows us. When we write fishing reports, it seems to be the area that gets the least amount attention and/or written comments.
As stated in an earlier blog entry, I don't see a fishing report as an "Atta Boy!" "Way to go!" section of the site. In fact, some sites have a bragging section to show off fish.
I'm at a loss in figuring out how the lack of responses can possibly be true, especially from a group that claims to be "addicted" to fishing and cherish their time on the water. I definitely have my opinions about why this occurs. Some are not pleasant thoughts and because of that, I'll keep them to myself... It's better that way.
So here's a question for you if you have noticed this at fishing sites... "Why do you think it is this way?"
Dad
While fishing yesterday, I had a good discussion with my good buddy, Josh (smallieman) Kreider, over writing fishing reports, commenting on fishing reports, and their purpose, in general. He doesn't see the reason why I feel the way I do about writing reports on fishing sites since a lot of anglers enjoy reading them.
Awhile ago, another friend and I were talking about the purposes of fishing boards. Most board members talk about many, many different things (tackle/gear, world news, etc.) most being related to fishing. But the least of those things seems to be the actual act of fishing as expressed in the "Fishing Reports."
We both felt that of all the different forums on these sites, the "Fishing Reports" would seem to be the one most viewed and have the most comments/posts added. I believe that the one major reason we join a "Fishing Site" is discuss what we all love doing is "Fishing!" Yet, we see that this is far from what reality shows us. When we write fishing reports, it seems to be the area that gets the least amount attention and/or written comments.
As stated in an earlier blog entry, I don't see a fishing report as an "Atta Boy!" "Way to go!" section of the site. In fact, some sites have a bragging section to show off fish.
I'm at a loss in figuring out how the lack of responses can possibly be true, especially from a group that claims to be "addicted" to fishing and cherish their time on the water. I definitely have my opinions about why this occurs. Some are not pleasant thoughts and because of that, I'll keep them to myself... It's better that way.
So here's a question for you if you have noticed this at fishing sites... "Why do you think it is this way?"
Dad
Summer Fairy tale
I want to tell you today a short photostory. Frame after frame. but this is not ordinary story. This is a Fairy tale with a happy ending. The seed has been sown. The signpost pointed in the right direction...Mati's mom asked her son this morning- How did you sleep? You can guess the answer...:)
Photos courtesy by Tom
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Cockle Culture Way
INTRODUCTION cockle started in 1984 by a village chief in Bagan Pancor, Perak. This experiment has been successful and has since evolved to cockle along the mangrove swamp on the West Coast Semenanjuga and estimated the potential area is 28.540 hectares. Shellfish species commonly grown in Australia is of Anadora Granosa.
It is good to have a total market in neighboring countries, particularly Thailand and Singapore.
This animal has several advantages compared with other animals including: -
It is good to have a total market in neighboring countries, particularly Thailand and Singapore.
This animal has several advantages compared with other animals including: -
- Method hunting tools
- Management and maintenance of minimum
- To return / profit as possible.
- Has a potential market with favorable prices.
Until now done cockle culture is partially dependent on the natural seed supply. Seed oysters could be produced in Middleton, but the expense is high and very low rates of life.
SITE PREPARATION FOR ANIMAL
Selection is based on the appropriate area of land and water, namely: -
Selection is based on the appropriate area of land and water, namely: -
- Areas protected from currents and waves.
- State of the muddy seabed of fine and soft with a thickness of 46-76 cm. Texture contrast soil contains 50-80% clay and silt remaining.
- Salinity of about 18 (ppt)
- Gradient culture medium site policy.
Area free from pollution and harm. Identified suitable areas must first obtain approval from the state government to obtain a temporary license ownership (TOL). Area of the economy for individuals to carry out animal is 10 hectares (+25 acres).
Type of shellfish species cultured are from (Anadara Granosa) The right to exercise cockle
SEED COLLECTION
Seeds of common shells found in the muddy shore of dental mangroves or estuaries. Seed collection is made once it reaches the size of 4-10 mm. Tangguk collection is made with wire, wooden tray and a piece of board. This device is pulled through the surface of the mud several times and then cleaned to separate the seed oysters with mud.
Collection of seeds is usually used boat in a natural area at low tide. Price depends on size of seed shellfish seed to seed size from 1.000 to 3.000 / kg RM60.00/guni estimated price. Seed size is 6.4cm shells are tender.
Type of shellfish species cultured are from (Anadara Granosa) The right to exercise cockle
SEED COLLECTION
Seeds of common shells found in the muddy shore of dental mangroves or estuaries. Seed collection is made once it reaches the size of 4-10 mm. Tangguk collection is made with wire, wooden tray and a piece of board. This device is pulled through the surface of the mud several times and then cleaned to separate the seed oysters with mud.
Collection of seeds is usually used boat in a natural area at low tide. Price depends on size of seed shellfish seed to seed size from 1.000 to 3.000 / kg RM60.00/guni estimated price. Seed size is 6.4cm shells are tender.
Diffuse SEED SHELL ON SITE ANIMAL Seed dissemination work done by boat. Prior to the distribution of seeds is made, shell-shell and the enemies of shellfish (snails excavators) to be removed. Seed sowing should be made in good weather and the water started to install. Seeds should be sown as soon as they come to the site to prevent the death of seedlings due to the pressure (stress). Sowing seeds evenly so that the shellfish should be growing well. Rate of sowing seeds depends on seed size and fitness area.
SHELL SELERAK change and remove predators
Within 3-4 months after the seed sown, the density of shellfish should be inspected. If found to be irregular so it should be changed selerak to produce rapid growth shells. Current activities selerak change made enemies of shellfish to be collected / captured and removed / killed. Among the enemies of the snail shells thorns, small snails Belitung, common snails, mussels ginger, star snails and stingrays. Size cockle clams reach market size adult is 3.8cm.
PRESERVATION TO THE SIZE OF THE MARKET
To achieve a market size of 80-100 seeds / kg (70 grains / pounds) this animal usually takes 12-18 months from the date of the seeds sown. Growing oysters is influenced by site fertility, water quality, size and density of seeds sown.
SHELL LARGE COLLECTIONS OF OPERATION
Before the animals collected for the market, estimating the stock should be made to determine the quantity of shellfish stocks to be sold in retail or tender. Tangguk collection made by using wire, basically the same tool with the collection of seeds only tool length of wire (mesh size) is larger. Collection Maintenance Activities Cockles are: -
1. Shake the device to collect shells.
2. Save while on the boat to the base landed
3. Separate the shells from the trash, empty shell-shell and other snails.
4. Fill shells into the sack with an estimated 70 kg / sack.
5. Transport the shellfish to be sold to wholesalers or retailers.
REVENUE REVENUE
The calculation of revenue based on the following:
The net size of cockles - 2,000 seeds / kg of seed distribution - 50 sacks / ha Duration -18 months cattle livestock area - 10 ha of Life Rate - 50% Market Size - 100 pieces / kg Price Cockle General - RM 25.00/guni a sack - 70 Sales of 1.000 kg bags / ha x Rm45/guni 10ha x 50% x RM225, 000
Cockles Operating Costs
Within 3-4 months after the seed sown, the density of shellfish should be inspected. If found to be irregular so it should be changed selerak to produce rapid growth shells. Current activities selerak change made enemies of shellfish to be collected / captured and removed / killed. Among the enemies of the snail shells thorns, small snails Belitung, common snails, mussels ginger, star snails and stingrays. Size cockle clams reach market size adult is 3.8cm.
PRESERVATION TO THE SIZE OF THE MARKET
To achieve a market size of 80-100 seeds / kg (70 grains / pounds) this animal usually takes 12-18 months from the date of the seeds sown. Growing oysters is influenced by site fertility, water quality, size and density of seeds sown.
SHELL LARGE COLLECTIONS OF OPERATION
Before the animals collected for the market, estimating the stock should be made to determine the quantity of shellfish stocks to be sold in retail or tender. Tangguk collection made by using wire, basically the same tool with the collection of seeds only tool length of wire (mesh size) is larger. Collection Maintenance Activities Cockles are: -
1. Shake the device to collect shells.
2. Save while on the boat to the base landed
3. Separate the shells from the trash, empty shell-shell and other snails.
4. Fill shells into the sack with an estimated 70 kg / sack.
5. Transport the shellfish to be sold to wholesalers or retailers.
REVENUE REVENUE
The calculation of revenue based on the following:
The net size of cockles - 2,000 seeds / kg of seed distribution - 50 sacks / ha Duration -18 months cattle livestock area - 10 ha of Life Rate - 50% Market Size - 100 pieces / kg Price Cockle General - RM 25.00/guni a sack - 70 Sales of 1.000 kg bags / ha x Rm45/guni 10ha x 50% x RM225, 000
Cockles Operating Costs
- 50 bags / ha x 10 ha x RM150/guni RM75, 000
- Wages Sprinkle RM 10,000
- Wages and Wash Area Selerak RM15, 000
- Amount of RM100, 000
- Maintenance
- Boat Maintenance RM5, 000
- Boats Oil RM10, 000
- Engine Maintenance / spikes of RM5, 000
- Maintenance Pondok RM3, 000
- Other RM2, 000
- Amount of RM25, 000
- Cost Management Toll Fee (250 x 20) x 18 months RM10, 000
- Salary 2 people watch (2 × 650) RM23, 400
- Contingency RM10, 000
- Amount of RM43, 400
- Grand Total expenses RM168, 400
- Gross Revenue / Round RM56, 600 (Sales-Expenses)
- Monthly Income (in 18 months) RM3, 144.00
ISSUE
The problems may be encountered in the cockle currently is not a constant supply of seed-Theft clam enemies (predators), Water Pollution (Industrial Waste) Snail Ginger is one of the main enemy shells
HELP
The waves provide technical advisory services such as carrying out appropriate research and marketing of livestock.
Investment opportunities in the livestock project is open to all, particularly the Association of Fishermen, fishing groups and individuals.
Aquaculture Development Section Fishing Industry Development Division, Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority of Level 11, Wisma PKNS Jalan Raja Laut, 50350 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-26177000
The problems may be encountered in the cockle currently is not a constant supply of seed-Theft clam enemies (predators), Water Pollution (Industrial Waste) Snail Ginger is one of the main enemy shells
HELP
The waves provide technical advisory services such as carrying out appropriate research and marketing of livestock.
Investment opportunities in the livestock project is open to all, particularly the Association of Fishermen, fishing groups and individuals.
Aquaculture Development Section Fishing Industry Development Division, Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority of Level 11, Wisma PKNS Jalan Raja Laut, 50350 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-26177000
"Tuesdays With Dad" - 06/22/10
Hello Folks,
Met up with my good freind and fishing buddy, Josh (smallieman) Kreider at 4:30 a.m. this morning for some early breakfast and then onto the river for a morning of fishing.
We got to the ramp around 6:00 a.m. There were already about 8 other trailers in the parking lot. A couple of anglers must have just launched since the tracks back to their trailer parking spaces were still wet.
Once we prepped the boat, Josh dumped me in and parked the truck. We headed straight to one of our more productive spots.
Last evening,John Williams had called me and we talked about his day of fishing on the Flats. He was planning on hitting the river today and he told me that we would most likely see one another today... We did.
John was nearby and we stopped and spoke with him a few times throughout the morning. He had a buddy along fishing and they had a few good fish, one was 16+", on topwaters... Nice!
Josh got on the board fist with our "complimentary" spinnerbait fish. I had a blow up on a buzz bait, but it didn't hook up. This is about the 10th blow up in this area on Buzz baits over the last three weeks without a single taker!
That was our only spinnerbait fish all day long. We switch to plastics and never went back to the hardware.
The sky was sunny with passing clouds. There was about a 5 mph SE wind blowing which, along with the cloud cover, keep the humidity away most of the morning. As the morning progressed, we could see the haze building.
We were picking off a fish here and there throughout most the morning. We had a few nice 15+ fish, but nothing really big until about 30 minutes before we were ready to leave... Then the fun really began!
We had a flurry of hits and hook ups just before we were going to call it quits. The first fish was a chunky cattie that Josh hit on top of a pronounced ledge. Then, this beautiful 17.75" smallie nailed a tube.
That was like the icing on the cake. But the party wasn't over just yet. Fish were chasing minnows everywhere. We nailed quite a few bass in that last fifteen minutes or so. They were popping up all around the boat... Cool!
We ended the day with 25 smallies. Most were in the 12" to 14" range. These fish are the future of the river and we were so happy to see that many active smaller fish.
It was such a good way to end this hot day of fishing with such a flurry of action. It was getting hotter by the minute and when we returned to the shore, my truck thermometer read 88 degrees... Ugh! It was time to relax, drink a cold one, and hit the swimming pool. Sounds good!
Take care,
Dad
Met up with my good freind and fishing buddy, Josh (smallieman) Kreider at 4:30 a.m. this morning for some early breakfast and then onto the river for a morning of fishing.
We got to the ramp around 6:00 a.m. There were already about 8 other trailers in the parking lot. A couple of anglers must have just launched since the tracks back to their trailer parking spaces were still wet.
Once we prepped the boat, Josh dumped me in and parked the truck. We headed straight to one of our more productive spots.
Last evening,John Williams had called me and we talked about his day of fishing on the Flats. He was planning on hitting the river today and he told me that we would most likely see one another today... We did.
John was nearby and we stopped and spoke with him a few times throughout the morning. He had a buddy along fishing and they had a few good fish, one was 16+", on topwaters... Nice!
Josh got on the board fist with our "complimentary" spinnerbait fish. I had a blow up on a buzz bait, but it didn't hook up. This is about the 10th blow up in this area on Buzz baits over the last three weeks without a single taker!
That was our only spinnerbait fish all day long. We switch to plastics and never went back to the hardware.
The sky was sunny with passing clouds. There was about a 5 mph SE wind blowing which, along with the cloud cover, keep the humidity away most of the morning. As the morning progressed, we could see the haze building.
We were picking off a fish here and there throughout most the morning. We had a few nice 15+ fish, but nothing really big until about 30 minutes before we were ready to leave... Then the fun really began!
We had a flurry of hits and hook ups just before we were going to call it quits. The first fish was a chunky cattie that Josh hit on top of a pronounced ledge. Then, this beautiful 17.75" smallie nailed a tube.
That was like the icing on the cake. But the party wasn't over just yet. Fish were chasing minnows everywhere. We nailed quite a few bass in that last fifteen minutes or so. They were popping up all around the boat... Cool!
We ended the day with 25 smallies. Most were in the 12" to 14" range. These fish are the future of the river and we were so happy to see that many active smaller fish.
It was such a good way to end this hot day of fishing with such a flurry of action. It was getting hotter by the minute and when we returned to the shore, my truck thermometer read 88 degrees... Ugh! It was time to relax, drink a cold one, and hit the swimming pool. Sounds good!
Take care,
Dad
Monday, June 21, 2010
Happy Birthday, Amanda Marie ( 06/21/82 to 07/06/82 )
Folks,
My beautiful daughter, Amanda Marie, was born this day 28 yrs. ago. She was our first child and a joy to see. Amanda was the first girl in our family in 2 generations. My oldest brother had 4 sons and as time passed, we had three sons.
Amanda became ill on July 4, 1982. We weren't sure what was the problem and called the hospital. They told us that she most likely was changing patterns and it would pass. It didn't pass and we called the hospital the very next morning. They asked us to bring her to the emergency room.
We lived within walking distance and headed out to the ER. When we arrived, one of the pediatricians from our practice came in to see her. He told us that he thought she had a cold. I explained to him that she was diagnosed with a small palate and had some x-rays taken before she left the hospital to go home for the first time.
Well, he wanted to see those x-rays and suggested we take more.
My wife, being a juvenile diabetic, returned to our home to get her insulin and I went with Amanda to get the x-rays. I returned with her to the ER and the doc said that her heart was "noticeably larger than the last x-ray." I looked at him in utter disbelief. He saw my expression and asked me if I knew anything. Of course, I did not.
I asked that she be baptized before heading the Penn State Hershey, Pa. Hospital. He told me that I could drive her there. I told him to get an ambulance in asap to egt her there.
By the time my wife got back to the hospital, Amanda had been baptized and was heading out to the ambulance. I had to explain to her what was happening... Not a good thing to have to do.
We got to Hershey in about 40 minutes. By then, Amanda was not breathing well.
The doctors in the ER did a preliminary exam and told us that they needed more extensive tests to determine the severity of her problem. I about one hour, the one head doc returned to our little room and told us that there was nothing they could do. She had a partial right ventricle and the shunt b/w the ventricles was now closing. Her blood was starting to back up and wasn't passing through her body and being cleansed. It was a matter of time until she would pass... "Not her, Lord, take me!"
Bargaining with the man upstairs does not work, folks. I have proof of that.
Amanda survived through the evening and was given bicarbonates in her bloodstream to help her feel more comfortable.
In the morning, she was still with us and I was holding her when the monitor showed that her heart was slowing. I called the nurse to us and asked her what she thought. She got a doctor to Amanda immediately. He looked at me and said that it wouldn't be long. I asked him to unhook her from all the monitors and I.V.'s, which he did.
As I stood up, holding my precious Amanda, she died.
I carried her into our little private waiting room and told my wife that she is no longer with us. Folks, that was the most difficult thing I have ever done in my entire life and will always be.
She had a beautiful funeral and many of our friends and family attended. When we got to the grave site, the funeral company did not have anything to lower her into the grave. I told my father that I would not leave this graveyard until I knew my daughter was in her grave.
My dear father used to work at this church cemetery with his grandfather when he was a young man. They would mow the grass and dig grave sites, lower the coffins into the grave, and do the final work.
My father asked the grounds keeper if he had any rope available. He did and my father ask me if I would be willing to help him lower our Amanda into her grave. I agreed.
With the help of my dad, my brother-in-law, the grounds keeper, and me, we lowered Amanda into her grave.
Some people have asked me how I could do such things. My only answer is "faith."
Take care, Folks. Thank you for visiting "Fishing With Dad". I appreciate you coming to read my stories about great fishing adventures and a little about life, too.
Dad
My beautiful daughter, Amanda Marie, was born this day 28 yrs. ago. She was our first child and a joy to see. Amanda was the first girl in our family in 2 generations. My oldest brother had 4 sons and as time passed, we had three sons.
Amanda became ill on July 4, 1982. We weren't sure what was the problem and called the hospital. They told us that she most likely was changing patterns and it would pass. It didn't pass and we called the hospital the very next morning. They asked us to bring her to the emergency room.
We lived within walking distance and headed out to the ER. When we arrived, one of the pediatricians from our practice came in to see her. He told us that he thought she had a cold. I explained to him that she was diagnosed with a small palate and had some x-rays taken before she left the hospital to go home for the first time.
Well, he wanted to see those x-rays and suggested we take more.
My wife, being a juvenile diabetic, returned to our home to get her insulin and I went with Amanda to get the x-rays. I returned with her to the ER and the doc said that her heart was "noticeably larger than the last x-ray." I looked at him in utter disbelief. He saw my expression and asked me if I knew anything. Of course, I did not.
I asked that she be baptized before heading the Penn State Hershey, Pa. Hospital. He told me that I could drive her there. I told him to get an ambulance in asap to egt her there.
By the time my wife got back to the hospital, Amanda had been baptized and was heading out to the ambulance. I had to explain to her what was happening... Not a good thing to have to do.
We got to Hershey in about 40 minutes. By then, Amanda was not breathing well.
The doctors in the ER did a preliminary exam and told us that they needed more extensive tests to determine the severity of her problem. I about one hour, the one head doc returned to our little room and told us that there was nothing they could do. She had a partial right ventricle and the shunt b/w the ventricles was now closing. Her blood was starting to back up and wasn't passing through her body and being cleansed. It was a matter of time until she would pass... "Not her, Lord, take me!"
Bargaining with the man upstairs does not work, folks. I have proof of that.
Amanda survived through the evening and was given bicarbonates in her bloodstream to help her feel more comfortable.
In the morning, she was still with us and I was holding her when the monitor showed that her heart was slowing. I called the nurse to us and asked her what she thought. She got a doctor to Amanda immediately. He looked at me and said that it wouldn't be long. I asked him to unhook her from all the monitors and I.V.'s, which he did.
As I stood up, holding my precious Amanda, she died.
I carried her into our little private waiting room and told my wife that she is no longer with us. Folks, that was the most difficult thing I have ever done in my entire life and will always be.
She had a beautiful funeral and many of our friends and family attended. When we got to the grave site, the funeral company did not have anything to lower her into the grave. I told my father that I would not leave this graveyard until I knew my daughter was in her grave.
My dear father used to work at this church cemetery with his grandfather when he was a young man. They would mow the grass and dig grave sites, lower the coffins into the grave, and do the final work.
My father asked the grounds keeper if he had any rope available. He did and my father ask me if I would be willing to help him lower our Amanda into her grave. I agreed.
With the help of my dad, my brother-in-law, the grounds keeper, and me, we lowered Amanda into her grave.
Some people have asked me how I could do such things. My only answer is "faith."
Take care, Folks. Thank you for visiting "Fishing With Dad". I appreciate you coming to read my stories about great fishing adventures and a little about life, too.
Dad
Response from Dave Miko, PFBC Biologist
Hello Folks,
I received this memo from Dave Miko, PFC Biologist, regarding that diseased fish that we caught last Tuesday. Please read:
Tom,
I was forwarded the pictures of the smallmouth bass that you caught from the Juniata River. Let me first thank you for sharing the photos with us. Without examining the fish any diagnoses on my part would simply be speculation. What I can offer is that the markings on the fish are not consistent with physical spawning activity. Spawning fish typically show a red and sometimes deformed tail fin caused by the action needed to clear out a red and the constant fanning of the red with the tail. It is possible that the stress caused by spawning could have made this fish susceptible to a disease. The good news is that the fish was still feeding, which means that there is potential for it to overcome the disease. There are some diseases out there that will be visible on a fish for over a year but the fish are able to recover.
Thank you again for sharing your experience with us.
Dave
David A. Miko, Chief
Division of Fisheries Management
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
450 Robinson Lane
Bellefonte, PA 16823
814.359.5169 - Bellefonte
717.705.7832 - Harrisburg
I received this memo from Dave Miko, PFC Biologist, regarding that diseased fish that we caught last Tuesday. Please read:
Tom,
I was forwarded the pictures of the smallmouth bass that you caught from the Juniata River. Let me first thank you for sharing the photos with us. Without examining the fish any diagnoses on my part would simply be speculation. What I can offer is that the markings on the fish are not consistent with physical spawning activity. Spawning fish typically show a red and sometimes deformed tail fin caused by the action needed to clear out a red and the constant fanning of the red with the tail. It is possible that the stress caused by spawning could have made this fish susceptible to a disease. The good news is that the fish was still feeding, which means that there is potential for it to overcome the disease. There are some diseases out there that will be visible on a fish for over a year but the fish are able to recover.
Thank you again for sharing your experience with us.
Dave
David A. Miko, Chief
Division of Fisheries Management
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
450 Robinson Lane
Bellefonte, PA 16823
814.359.5169 - Bellefonte
717.705.7832 - Harrisburg
Monday Morning Below Harrisburg, Pa 06/21/10
Hello Folks,
My buddy, Steve, contacted me last evening and asked me if I was going fishing tomorrow. I wasn't too sure at the time because I knew I wanted to mow the grass before the rain storms arrive the next few days. But... Okay!
We were going to take his kids, Kayla and Tyler, once again for a morning on the river. God luck, Steve, getting two kids up at 6:00 a.m.! Seems that's the earliest we could consider for them... LOL!
We met at the ramp around 6:30 a.m. and headed down river through a channel to get to our spot. Wouldn't you know a kayaker was coming up the "Boat Channel" that is clearly marked for boats by the PFBC! I had a few choice words for him and may have even dropped the F-bomb... Sorry! But what the heck... Move over! :)
Steve and Kayla got on the board rather quickly. Steve caught a nice 16" on a spinnerbait and Kayla caught a bass on a tube... Game on!
It took us awhile until I hit a beautiful 17.25" on a spinnerbait.
Taking a lesson from Kayla, Tyler decided to toss a tube. He caught 5 bass on that tube and missed another 4. It was a lot better than last Monday's outing for him.
The fishing slowed by 11:00 a.m. and Tyler started to feel the heat of the day and the lack of sleep from the night before. So, he took a refreshing break by dipping his feet in the river and eating some of his lunch.
A modern day Tom Sawyer!
We ended the day with 13 smallies... 2 on spinnerbaits, 1 on a crankbait, and the other 10 on tubes. I believe that Steve and Kayla ended the day with 12 bass... we had 25 total b/w the two boats. Not a bad day on a slow river.
The weather was rather warm in the morning a was 88 degrees when we came back to the ramp at 12:30 p.m. There was a cool NW to N wind blowing in the morning that keep the humidity down. But that nice breeze settle a bit and the heat started to take effect around 11:00 a.m.
The water quality was good to fair. The edges were still a bit stained, but much better than a week ago. We had a good 3' visibility in the middle of the river.
Take care and remain safe!
Dad
My buddy, Steve, contacted me last evening and asked me if I was going fishing tomorrow. I wasn't too sure at the time because I knew I wanted to mow the grass before the rain storms arrive the next few days. But... Okay!
We were going to take his kids, Kayla and Tyler, once again for a morning on the river. God luck, Steve, getting two kids up at 6:00 a.m.! Seems that's the earliest we could consider for them... LOL!
We met at the ramp around 6:30 a.m. and headed down river through a channel to get to our spot. Wouldn't you know a kayaker was coming up the "Boat Channel" that is clearly marked for boats by the PFBC! I had a few choice words for him and may have even dropped the F-bomb... Sorry! But what the heck... Move over! :)
Steve and Kayla got on the board rather quickly. Steve caught a nice 16" on a spinnerbait and Kayla caught a bass on a tube... Game on!
It took us awhile until I hit a beautiful 17.25" on a spinnerbait.
Taking a lesson from Kayla, Tyler decided to toss a tube. He caught 5 bass on that tube and missed another 4. It was a lot better than last Monday's outing for him.
The fishing slowed by 11:00 a.m. and Tyler started to feel the heat of the day and the lack of sleep from the night before. So, he took a refreshing break by dipping his feet in the river and eating some of his lunch.
A modern day Tom Sawyer!
We ended the day with 13 smallies... 2 on spinnerbaits, 1 on a crankbait, and the other 10 on tubes. I believe that Steve and Kayla ended the day with 12 bass... we had 25 total b/w the two boats. Not a bad day on a slow river.
The weather was rather warm in the morning a was 88 degrees when we came back to the ramp at 12:30 p.m. There was a cool NW to N wind blowing in the morning that keep the humidity down. But that nice breeze settle a bit and the heat started to take effect around 11:00 a.m.
The water quality was good to fair. The edges were still a bit stained, but much better than a week ago. We had a good 3' visibility in the middle of the river.
Take care and remain safe!
Dad
Reports for La Paz, Gordo Banks & Cabo
by Cass Tours
Baja Pirates - La Paz
Strong winds, Rough water, green water? Who cares BAJA PIRATES crew still filling everybody ice chest with only good eating fish like Pargo, Cabrilla, Dorado, Telowtail and even amberjack.
Weather is being crazy this last week with lots of changes in the water temps one day is very cold with green waters and the next one is nice and warm with blue water every where, but the experience and skills of the BAJA PIRATES CREW plus the patience of our fishermen are making the diference between an empty or full cooler.
We have seing that as the week goes by the fish is getting bigger, but the small ones like the 10 - 15 pounds dorado are lot of fun to catch when you doit with a 10-15pounds light speening gear and we provide those ones to every body.
Gordo Banks - San Jose del Cabo
Late spring is transition time, this past week visitors to Southern Baja felt weather patterns that ranged from early spring like to summer like. It started last Thursday when strong winds out of the southwest pushed colder green Pacific currents in the direction of the Sea of Cortez and actually dropped water temperatures close to ten degrees within 24 hours. This created cooler air temperatures that were very comfortable, but also made for tough fishing conditions through the weekend, until conditions rebounded to start the week. Tropical storm season has also begun, at this time there are two systems further to the south, off of mainland Mexico that are threatening to develop and will need to be monitored closely. Air temperatures at this time are quite warm and humid.
Water temperatures are now back in the 75 to 80 degree range from Cabo San Lucas towards Los Frailes. Winds have settled down and swells are moderate, looks as though the summer fishing season is about to start off with ideal settings. There are now good supplies of mullet and caballito, but there are no sardinas being found. The fishing grounds are seeing increased concentrations of bolito, which should attract a variety of gamefish for the coming weeks.
The inshore fishing action has produced a mix of action for roosterfish, amberjack, jack crevalle and dogtooth snapper. Recent days have seen larger sized roosterfish appearing throughout the region, anglers trolling live baits just outside the surf zone reported chances at fish in the 20 to 60 pound class. This is now peak season for inshore fishing, should last through July, before shifting to offshore structure and open water trolling. Surf fishing anglers have reported excellent action as well, particularly early in the morning while casting with surface plugs, they hooked into a variety of species, including dogtooth snapper, pargo colorado, jack crevalle and even several large sized snook were accounted for off of the San Jose Estuary area.
Dorado still were not found in any significant numbers, just scattered single fish for the most part, most of them juveniles, though with how the water conditions are shaping up we except that the larger sized dorado should be appearing any day. This is the same time period when we saw many larger bulls appearing last year, fish to over forty pounds were common. So we will be anticipating the same type of action this season.
Yellowfin tuna became more scattered since the passing of changing ocean currents, early in the week anglers found varied action near Iman to Vinorama on tuna ranging in sizes up to 50 pounds, striking on chunks of squid, rapalas, hoochies and caballito, at times associated with porpoise and other times on blind strikes. Then later in the week these schooling tuna seemed to have moved in the direction of Los Frailes, out of range for most local charters.
As water conditions stabilized, with warmer clean currents returning, this triggered the wahoo to become active once again. The best areas were north of Punta Gorda, Iman to Vinorama, trolling with a variety of lures and baits were all producing strikes by 'hoo that ranged from 30 to 60 pounds. Rapala type lures in silver patterns were particularly productive. Schools of wahoo were being encountered and this resulted in many multiple strikes, with a couple of charters reportedly even having four hook ups at once, that is a major fire drill, four speeding wahoo heading in different directions.
At least one swordfish was landed from a Cabo San Lucas based charter while fishing outside of the Gordo Banks near the Cabrillo Sea Mount. A commercial pangero out of La Playita reported seeing a couple of other swordfish on two successive days, one of them a monster fish possibly as large as 800 pounds, it was circling their panga feeding on cut bait they had been using to target yellowfin before swimming into the depths.
Bottom action was not consistent due to swift currents, anglers had mixed success for cabrilla, amberjack, pargo or yellowtail, but most anglers were targeting the more consistent surface action.
The combined panga fleets launching from the La Playita/Puerto Los Cabos Marina sent out approximately 97 charters for the week, with anglers reporting a total fish count of: 28 yellowfin tuna, 14 dorado, 6 striped marlin, 1 sailfish, 14 amberjack, 1 yellowtail, 31 various pargo species, 26 jack crevalle, 14 cabrilla, 5 sierra, 26 bonito, 27 wahoo and 48 roosterfish.
Gaviota Fleet - Cabo San Lucas
The highlight for the week was the Gaviota Fleet's first swordfish of the year, captured by Angler Dave Dominique, Illinois, while fishing aboard the 33' Crystaliner, "GAVIOTA VIII", with Captain Juan Dominguez. The trophy fish was taken near the 95 fathom spot and weighed in at 75 kilos, (165 lbs.) following a 70 minute battle on 50 lb. line, using a caballito for bait.. Overall, the fishing was a bit difficult this past week, albeit, a few of the boats did well. The "Fish Cabo" had a single billfish and the only two wahoo for the week for a single day fished and the "Tuna Time" had 15 yellowfin tuna for a single fishing day. The overall fish counts for a combined total of 12 days fished reflected 1 swordfish, 4 stripers released, 2 wahoo, 6 dorado, 1 roosterfish, 1 shark and 25 yellowfin tuna.
Cabo Climate: Mostly sunny and warm with a few passing clouds, temps from 71 nights to 92 daytime highs.
Sea Conditions: Breezy on the Pacific side but fishable. Sea temps on Pacific side at 70-71, butting up to 73-75 at Cabo Falso and gradually warming to 79-82 degrees at Gorda Banks area.
Best Fishing Area: Stretches from Cabo Falso to Chileno and out to the 95-fathom spot.
Best Lure/Bait: Still seeing good numbers of stripers but just not willing to bite the lures and remain finicky on the live bait, too.
Live Bait Supply: Good supply and mostly caballitos.
Have a great week everyone...
Sincerely,
Richard, Rauna, Robin, Roxy and Becky
Cass Tours
Baja Pirates - La Paz
Strong winds, Rough water, green water? Who cares BAJA PIRATES crew still filling everybody ice chest with only good eating fish like Pargo, Cabrilla, Dorado, Telowtail and even amberjack.
Weather is being crazy this last week with lots of changes in the water temps one day is very cold with green waters and the next one is nice and warm with blue water every where, but the experience and skills of the BAJA PIRATES CREW plus the patience of our fishermen are making the diference between an empty or full cooler.
We have seing that as the week goes by the fish is getting bigger, but the small ones like the 10 - 15 pounds dorado are lot of fun to catch when you doit with a 10-15pounds light speening gear and we provide those ones to every body.
Gordo Banks - San Jose del Cabo
Late spring is transition time, this past week visitors to Southern Baja felt weather patterns that ranged from early spring like to summer like. It started last Thursday when strong winds out of the southwest pushed colder green Pacific currents in the direction of the Sea of Cortez and actually dropped water temperatures close to ten degrees within 24 hours. This created cooler air temperatures that were very comfortable, but also made for tough fishing conditions through the weekend, until conditions rebounded to start the week. Tropical storm season has also begun, at this time there are two systems further to the south, off of mainland Mexico that are threatening to develop and will need to be monitored closely. Air temperatures at this time are quite warm and humid.
Water temperatures are now back in the 75 to 80 degree range from Cabo San Lucas towards Los Frailes. Winds have settled down and swells are moderate, looks as though the summer fishing season is about to start off with ideal settings. There are now good supplies of mullet and caballito, but there are no sardinas being found. The fishing grounds are seeing increased concentrations of bolito, which should attract a variety of gamefish for the coming weeks.
The inshore fishing action has produced a mix of action for roosterfish, amberjack, jack crevalle and dogtooth snapper. Recent days have seen larger sized roosterfish appearing throughout the region, anglers trolling live baits just outside the surf zone reported chances at fish in the 20 to 60 pound class. This is now peak season for inshore fishing, should last through July, before shifting to offshore structure and open water trolling. Surf fishing anglers have reported excellent action as well, particularly early in the morning while casting with surface plugs, they hooked into a variety of species, including dogtooth snapper, pargo colorado, jack crevalle and even several large sized snook were accounted for off of the San Jose Estuary area.
Dorado still were not found in any significant numbers, just scattered single fish for the most part, most of them juveniles, though with how the water conditions are shaping up we except that the larger sized dorado should be appearing any day. This is the same time period when we saw many larger bulls appearing last year, fish to over forty pounds were common. So we will be anticipating the same type of action this season.
Yellowfin tuna became more scattered since the passing of changing ocean currents, early in the week anglers found varied action near Iman to Vinorama on tuna ranging in sizes up to 50 pounds, striking on chunks of squid, rapalas, hoochies and caballito, at times associated with porpoise and other times on blind strikes. Then later in the week these schooling tuna seemed to have moved in the direction of Los Frailes, out of range for most local charters.
As water conditions stabilized, with warmer clean currents returning, this triggered the wahoo to become active once again. The best areas were north of Punta Gorda, Iman to Vinorama, trolling with a variety of lures and baits were all producing strikes by 'hoo that ranged from 30 to 60 pounds. Rapala type lures in silver patterns were particularly productive. Schools of wahoo were being encountered and this resulted in many multiple strikes, with a couple of charters reportedly even having four hook ups at once, that is a major fire drill, four speeding wahoo heading in different directions.
At least one swordfish was landed from a Cabo San Lucas based charter while fishing outside of the Gordo Banks near the Cabrillo Sea Mount. A commercial pangero out of La Playita reported seeing a couple of other swordfish on two successive days, one of them a monster fish possibly as large as 800 pounds, it was circling their panga feeding on cut bait they had been using to target yellowfin before swimming into the depths.
Bottom action was not consistent due to swift currents, anglers had mixed success for cabrilla, amberjack, pargo or yellowtail, but most anglers were targeting the more consistent surface action.
The combined panga fleets launching from the La Playita/Puerto Los Cabos Marina sent out approximately 97 charters for the week, with anglers reporting a total fish count of: 28 yellowfin tuna, 14 dorado, 6 striped marlin, 1 sailfish, 14 amberjack, 1 yellowtail, 31 various pargo species, 26 jack crevalle, 14 cabrilla, 5 sierra, 26 bonito, 27 wahoo and 48 roosterfish.
Gaviota Fleet - Cabo San Lucas
The highlight for the week was the Gaviota Fleet's first swordfish of the year, captured by Angler Dave Dominique, Illinois, while fishing aboard the 33' Crystaliner, "GAVIOTA VIII", with Captain Juan Dominguez. The trophy fish was taken near the 95 fathom spot and weighed in at 75 kilos, (165 lbs.) following a 70 minute battle on 50 lb. line, using a caballito for bait.. Overall, the fishing was a bit difficult this past week, albeit, a few of the boats did well. The "Fish Cabo" had a single billfish and the only two wahoo for the week for a single day fished and the "Tuna Time" had 15 yellowfin tuna for a single fishing day. The overall fish counts for a combined total of 12 days fished reflected 1 swordfish, 4 stripers released, 2 wahoo, 6 dorado, 1 roosterfish, 1 shark and 25 yellowfin tuna.
Cabo Climate: Mostly sunny and warm with a few passing clouds, temps from 71 nights to 92 daytime highs.
Sea Conditions: Breezy on the Pacific side but fishable. Sea temps on Pacific side at 70-71, butting up to 73-75 at Cabo Falso and gradually warming to 79-82 degrees at Gorda Banks area.
Best Fishing Area: Stretches from Cabo Falso to Chileno and out to the 95-fathom spot.
Best Lure/Bait: Still seeing good numbers of stripers but just not willing to bite the lures and remain finicky on the live bait, too.
Live Bait Supply: Good supply and mostly caballitos.
Have a great week everyone...
Sincerely,
Richard, Rauna, Robin, Roxy and Becky
Cass Tours
Maine Striper Fishing Report Kennebec River June 20th, 2010
Maine Saltwater Fishing For Striped Bass Is In Full Swing & Super Fly Charters Has It Dialed In!!!
The Kennebec river is still filling in nicely with fresh, ocean bright Stripers. All of the usual June spots are fishing well....also some of the spots that I fish in late season are covered in fish...That's a great sign that we're in for a great season here in mid coast Maine.
A lot of the local fishermen/guides that I've talked to recently have only been finding good numbers feeding fish during the lower light hours of the morning and evenings and while that might be true along certain stretches of habitat....it is definately not the rule for Striper fishing in general.
Going back over the last couple of weeks we've been finding good numbers of Stripers feeding aggressively in bright sunlight during the mid day hours...we've been able to accomplish this by changing our tactics once the sun gets high in the sky. Don't get me wrong, I love chasing big stripers on the flats but that has it's time and place, after all..we're fishing for Striped Bass not Permit. Lately i've been abandoning the shy, easily spooked fish that are up in shallow water in favor of the better numbers of the heavy current deeper water fish that feed heavily on the thick schools of herring located over rocky structure. This type of fishing is still every bit as technical as fishing on the flats, it just presents a whole different set of challenges....anyone whom has ever fished deep water structure that is awash in a ripping current can testify to the challenges presented...proper boat handling is extremely important, as is understanding how upwellings, eddies and currents travel over and around rocky high relief bottom contours...some of this structure may only rise three feet off the surrounding bottom other ledges tower as high as a 7 story building!!! Many times there are acre sized blitzes taking place on this structure...however, most times they're just not taking place up on the surface...rather, they're taking place 20-30 feet below, where the vast majority of anglers will never even suspect it...more often than not these all out submarine blitzes are taking place during the broad daylight conditions that most anglers find unproductive...We've been fishing these daylight subsurface blitzes for years and have it dialed in. 
Yesterday was a perfect example of what i'm talking about....I had Ed & Steven Petrilli aboard for a fathers day guided striped bass marathon fishing trip...around mid day we had bright sun, a ripping incoming tide being pushed by a stiff SW 20-25 knot breeze....not what you'd consider ideal conditions for Striper fishing. Right?....Wrong!!! We were fishing classic fall blitz conditions during the 85 degree heat of summer...Welcome to Striped Bass fishing in Maine!!!
Flats Guide Capt. Eric Wallace reports that great things are happening on the sand flats of Casco Bay.
Oh yeah the Bluefish have started arriving in the Kennebec also...we haven't caught any yet but severel anglers arrived back at the dock in Bath with a cooler full of chunky blue dogs.
Call us if you'd like to join us for a day or two this coming season. We'll be happy help you plan your Maine vacation!!! If fly fishing isn't your thing...no worries we're well equipped for light tackle & live bait fishing too!!!
Maine Striper Fishing Guide
Capt. George Harris
207-691-0745
www.superfly-charters.com
The Kennebec river is still filling in nicely with fresh, ocean bright Stripers. All of the usual June spots are fishing well....also some of the spots that I fish in late season are covered in fish...That's a great sign that we're in for a great season here in mid coast Maine.
A lot of the local fishermen/guides that I've talked to recently have only been finding good numbers feeding fish during the lower light hours of the morning and evenings and while that might be true along certain stretches of habitat....it is definately not the rule for Striper fishing in general.
Going back over the last couple of weeks we've been finding good numbers of Stripers feeding aggressively in bright sunlight during the mid day hours...we've been able to accomplish this by changing our tactics once the sun gets high in the sky. Don't get me wrong, I love chasing big stripers on the flats but that has it's time and place, after all..we're fishing for Striped Bass not Permit. Lately i've been abandoning the shy, easily spooked fish that are up in shallow water in favor of the better numbers of the heavy current deeper water fish that feed heavily on the thick schools of herring located over rocky structure. This type of fishing is still every bit as technical as fishing on the flats, it just presents a whole different set of challenges....anyone whom has ever fished deep water structure that is awash in a ripping current can testify to the challenges presented...proper boat handling is extremely important, as is understanding how upwellings, eddies and currents travel over and around rocky high relief bottom contours...some of this structure may only rise three feet off the surrounding bottom other ledges tower as high as a 7 story building!!! Many times there are acre sized blitzes taking place on this structure...however, most times they're just not taking place up on the surface...rather, they're taking place 20-30 feet below, where the vast majority of anglers will never even suspect it...more often than not these all out submarine blitzes are taking place during the broad daylight conditions that most anglers find unproductive...We've been fishing these daylight subsurface blitzes for years and have it dialed in. 
Yesterday was a perfect example of what i'm talking about....I had Ed & Steven Petrilli aboard for a fathers day guided striped bass marathon fishing trip...around mid day we had bright sun, a ripping incoming tide being pushed by a stiff SW 20-25 knot breeze....not what you'd consider ideal conditions for Striper fishing. Right?....Wrong!!! We were fishing classic fall blitz conditions during the 85 degree heat of summer...Welcome to Striped Bass fishing in Maine!!! Flats Guide Capt. Eric Wallace reports that great things are happening on the sand flats of Casco Bay.
Oh yeah the Bluefish have started arriving in the Kennebec also...we haven't caught any yet but severel anglers arrived back at the dock in Bath with a cooler full of chunky blue dogs.
Call us if you'd like to join us for a day or two this coming season. We'll be happy help you plan your Maine vacation!!! If fly fishing isn't your thing...no worries we're well equipped for light tackle & live bait fishing too!!!
Maine Striper Fishing Guide
Capt. George Harris
207-691-0745
www.superfly-charters.com
Sunday, June 20, 2010
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