Wade I had just about scratched the idea of going on Saturday. we woke up on time for fishing...checked the seas & decided to check it out for a short day. we get to the canyon & set lines out &had several white bites (4 I think total) & a few lookers in the spread. we are totally new at this marlin fishng & really don't know anything about it....but we tried any way. we fished just about 1 mile from the fleet.....did'nt want to get in any one's way. around 11:00 the seas were pretty stiff, we were ok, just a little bumpy. I turned north headed right into them & before I could close my windows, a wave crashes into the bow soaking me & as I gasped for air from the shock of it all, another...bigger wave nearly drowns me
I literally spit out a mouth full of sea water & proceed to turn south.....quickly! oh yea, closed those windows too shoes were full of water & sloshing. If you're gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough! so it was little dicey & we had 1 nice mystery bit on the get reel spreader bar that took our bl/wh ilander... damn! that could have saved the day. not to be. we headed towards home & picked up around 12:30 & ran in. rode the trough all the way in & cruised at 25 knots. flew the skunk flag...damn!

the boat was super salted & I could see the salt glistening in the sun....on my legs & had salt in my ears.
we definately have a lot to learn about these marlin, would love to hitch a ride with someone doing a marlin trip I think we could really benefit & learn a lot.

0 for 4 on whites
0 for 1 on mystery bite
1 for 1 on skunk

next time.......

cheryl & wade

Cheryl- salt water rinses are something the dentist recomends but I don't think they intend you to go quite to extent that you did! The question is, did Wade laugh his arse off or was the man putting on his survival suit and fearing for his life?? If you are getting white bites like that, you must be doing something right though. Riding with someone else or having someone ride along with you is a good idea. After you learn (and I get a bigger boat) you and Wade can show Teresa and me how its done. Glad you came home safe, if salty and sorry for the skunk!

Nice report Cheryl....Glad you raised some billfish and at least got some shots...you'll get them next time I'm sure....Bob