I just stole Billables idea for this post but wanted to let ya all know that we had a great time and got flags flying (not the skunk flag) - almost had the marlin flag flying,close - nest time - Don was rigging his stuff and the Big Blue Marlin came in and chomped on it, - I can't explan how it went down like don can - hopefully he chimes in and says what really happened--he's got some good pics also - loved those big 4-6's

I gotta know !!!! I gotta know !!!

Okay...We leave out of Little Creek and head for the Hot Dog. Seas are rolling in a nice swell...no chop. Do Some highspeed trolling over the Hot Dog and then slow down to put out the regular spread...no takers. Pick up and run to the 10 fathom Lump and it looks real fishy. Set the spread and there's a boil behind the green machine in the shoutgun...no fish, but he wanted it so bad he came back for it and nailed it. Owen fights the fish after is dumps some line off the 30 and we boat a 36 inch Bluefin.

Troll towards the weahter bouy and into deeper water and find thae weeds that were scattered the other day and casuing havoc are now formed into a big weed line. Troll up the line and start picking off dolphin in about 50 fathoms. Got a couple of bailers and a few couple of gaffers and Ray's personal biggest bull dolphin to date and Owen's first gaff shot. Both guys did a great job fighting the fish and Owen's gaff shot right behind the head!! Dave even got into the action one time when we had 3 dolphin on at once!!

Turned and started to troll south and we are all talking and I look back at the left short to see these set of shoulders come up out of the water and a bill swat at the the bait. I yell, "Blue Marlin" and jump to the pit....(I hope I didn't knock any of you guys over)... He goes away for a second and I'm holding the rod waiting to see if he coimes back and there he is again, pushing a wake and broomsticking with his bill. I try to drop back the dink bait, he takes it for a second and then lets go!!! He was hitting on a GRL Purple and Black Shooter over a medium ballyhoo in the favorite short position. That's 2 blue marlin in as many weeks...3rd times the charm!!!

Ran back home and it got a little snotty inside the CLT, but it was beautiful on the water today!!! Heard the yellowfin were caught in Wayne's World...guys got limits...and some big bluefin caught on the 21 fathom Finger.

Great trip, great Capt and crew!! Ray and Owen thanks for helping in the pit...you did a great job!!

Here's some pics...
Owen and the BFT

Ray's biggest dolphin...

The Capt and Crew...



--Don

By the way... This is 4-8 foot....

Don,
Thanks for the post and the great work in the Pit! We tried everything but the kitchen sink for awhile and it start happening for us. Working that weedline hard SE of the Weather Bouy was great fun, sorry for the uncharacteristic Captain runnin to the cockpit and reelin in the mahi, the excitement got the better of me. Owen and Ray were preoccupied and so tired of cranking they were going to let my dinner go!
For anyone that hasn't seen a big Blue working the short, stand-by for one of the most adenaline producing experiences. You also appreciate the gift we have been provided in the sea and its creatures...and us poor SOBs chasin all over it to get at 'em.
Thanks for helpin us all learn more and building the bond of boat, crew and those that love to fish!
Thanks Owen and Ray, you're welcome aboard anytime!

My Captain's report to follow.
Tight lines.
Dave

Had a great time aboard the BillableOurs.

The weather was great. (Weather Man off again.)

Capt. Dave put us on Fish. ( Great Job Capt. and Your boat rides fantastic.)

Don was a wizard in the pit. ( He keep saying this Water smells fishy then I noticed he was wareing his lucky shorts that go on every trip.

Owen did a great job reeling in the Tuna. ( It hit on the long line WTFB.)

Had a great time all around and would consider it a pleasure to fish with any of you again.

Working on some pics. Had camara set to fine I think I need to resize them if I can figire out how.

Don send me your email and I will send my pics.

Thank's all for a Great time
Ray

First time posting pics hope it works.




Don and Owen


The stern of BillableOurs. Pretty Day


Don and I


A few more pics here.
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/showgalle...er=9309&cat=500

Dave + Crew, Nice looking boat and congrats on catch some beautiful fish.

Tight Lines,
Mark

Thanks Mark! It was a fun day all around.
Dave

pretty work guys ... and what a beautiful looking day out there! that also looks like a pretty sweet ride as well. dont worry don, the next one will be yours. you guys are due!

-bo

Bo,
They say "3rd times the charm" I hope so...just not this weekend...we've got tuna to catch for team Still Think'n...no time to mess around with a marlin!!!

give em hell in the tuna tourney this weekend, i will be rooting for you guys and providing virtual support! work weekend for me ... oil change, fuel filters and finally i am installing the outriggers on the woody too. unfortunately we have company next weekend, but i am going to get the machine down to the beach as soon as they leave town. will let you know when plans firm up, we are due a beer I believe!

Bo

Roger that Bo. give me a buzz or shoot me an email and let me know when you'll be down here. We can talk more about the tourney, too.