Report from Capt. Eric Anderson on the Vintage - 63 Spencer:
"I having a great time", said Jens Laub, while fishing on the Vintage - "I caught 3 sails and a nice blue marlin Over 300lbs. Both are my first Atlantic sails and blue marlin." '
The Waterman caught 2 sails
The Prowess 2 blue Marlin
Waters are flat calm - very unusual for this time of year.
We caught 9 out of 11 white marlin
4 of 5 Blue Marlin (a couple of nice ones 350) 1 on 20#
and had 3 sail bites but missed them all
Our slam was knocking, but we struck out
Jens is worn out. I hope he brings his helmet tomorrow.
The moon is rising....."
In other news:
Waterman caught a slam and Prowess caught 2 blue marlin a white and a couple of sails for the slam.
18 Sept -
"We has another great day fishing the La Guaria Bank yesterday )Saturday=
Our solo angler is getting his ass wore out as promised
He never stops reeling though!
He caught 4 out of 6 very agressive Blue Marlin
we raised 1 white marlin to a teaser and ....no bite
2 maybe 3 sailfish bites.....no luck
Flat calm, 20# and 30 # tackle
classic Venezuela.....
Jens has now caught 4 Blue Marlin 2 days in a row
He is still looking for his grand slam though...."
19 Sept - Jens says "Today 3 out of 3 Blues, 2 out of 3 Sails, 0 out of 2 Whites and 4 Dorados up to 40 Pound!!!! Hope I will manage the last day tomorrow.... Best fishing trip ever!!!!!"
20 Sept - Jens says - "Today Grand Slam!!!!!! 2 out of 3 Sails, 1 out of 3 Whites, 1 out of 5 Blues!!!! Further more a lot of Dorados and a Barrakuda!!!! I can't believe it!!!!!"
Final tally: 18 Blues, 10 Whites, 7 Sails for the best score I've had the pleasure to record in recent years