[appraisit]

Got an early start Wed morning, left the dock around 430, plan was to head way south, but last min decided to go a little more north. Ended up around the 400 line again, and worked south. Water inshore was around 72 deg, had to move into 500+fath to find the cleaner water and ended up in 74-75 degrees. Had a small crew of Troy, myself, Dave, Allen, and Rachel. Few bailers caught in some scattered grass lines, and a slow morning again. Hear Matador on the radio hooking Whites like crazy, good job Jake! Finally around 1pm get a blue come up on the blue/white islander on the short rigger. I do a quick drop to him and get him hooked. Allen belts up and we start the chase. I luckily remembered my camera that morning, so we got some vid of the fight, I'll post the link as soon as I get it uploaded. Estimated the fish to be from 350-400 lbs, and was green all the way to the boat. Dave does a quick release after about a 25 min fight, and Allen has his 7th marlin release of the year. Troy was backing down hard, at times we were in reverse @ 6 knots. No other bites for us, but not complaining at all. Trolled inshore to about 65 fath and the water turned green and cold. Picked up and ran in, back at the dock by 630.


JOE

[gordy]

Pretty work Joe!!!
Our day was a little frustrating north of you guys...0-4 on whites, but managed some nice meat.

[appraisit]

Dang son, rubber hooks? Wish we had seen a few whites! Tried to text you about the change of plans, didnt know if you got it before you left or not.

Heres a link to the vid, there is some vulgar language, so you might want to mute your speakers if easily offended..and I am def. not a camera man, lol...
http://s243.photobuc...nt=100_4865.flv


JOE

[bobdu11]

Man...Troy and crew are on fire last couple of weeks...that's 2 blue ones in that last week right ?....nice job and that was a beautiful fish....Nice to see Rachael out on another boat besides backlash...lol.....Good job Troy, Joe and crew.....

I'm gonna embed the video to make it easier for people...bob

[appraisit]

Bob, thanks, I had no idea about the video thing... yea, cant complain a bit about the marlin lately. Looks like we are doing an overnighter Fri, but not going to be in the BMO....dont ask, long story...


JOE

[bobdu11]

cool...I'll be out Friday...on Oblivion....we'll be north so give us a holler when you get out there...congrats again on your recent great fishing !

[Marlin Maniac]

My neighbors are wondering why I'm screaming CRANK, CRANK at the top of my lungs! LOL! Great stuff and pretty work Joe and Team Seduction!

[skinnys-kid]

Awesome job!!! Love seeing that water come over the back of that transom!!!