• • Today: Mostly cloudy skies. High 64F. Winds light and variable.
  • Tonight: Clear to partly cloudy. Low 52F. Winds light and variable.
  • Tomorrow: Mainly sunny. High 72F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
  • Tomorrow night: Clear skies. Low 53F. Winds light and variable.
  • Saturday: More sun than clouds. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.
  • Sunday: Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.
  • Monday: More sun than clouds. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the mid 50s.

 

With two nice tuna on the boat before 7 am, we had our fingers crossed that today the bite would turn for us. Marlin were a complete nuisance early but left us alone all afternoon. Well that bite did develop, fly lined mackerel and double trouble sardines under the kite produced steady action all day long. The Shogun has two yellowfin over 200# and many more ranging from 90-160#. The weather is just about perfect, warn sunny skies with a light breeze all day long. There are many great pictures, we just cant fit them all. We have a few more days down here at the Finger Bank, so there is plenty of opportunity to turn this Seeker 12 day trip into another great one. Come join us December 10 or January 8 as we try for more big tuna on our next two 13 day trips!

Fishing For a Living

The Shogun crew, Patrick Oleata reporting

  

  

The Shogun is 92' in length and features a 30' beam. This exceptionally wide beam affords passengers a huge deck area and a much more stable fishing platform.

They have 4 opening on a trip Departing Dec 10, a 13 Day Trip  limited to only 24 anglers.

Fishing is good and the cows are around call the Shogun office at 619-226-8030

 

And find out the potential we did with a very good day of offshore action on 90 - 150# yellowfin tuna with a few 165 -170's in the mix and one whopper for veteran angler Steve Brunst that tipped the scales at 298 pounds! Twenty three was the grand total for the day with most coming in the afternoon from several different hits. The best news is the overall sign of fish, in particular big jumbos, or those well over two hundred pounds, was very significant today. Though not eager to bite yet, and I emphasize yet, this new development, as well as the excellent sign and afternoon action on 90 - 170's, has us in high spirits and very encouraged about good things to come in this zone. Mark my words - more, much more good fishing on these trophy yellowfin tuna is coming in this zone over the next two months. This is just the beginning. Conditions are perfect, sign of fish is improving right on schedule, and our combined efforts are keeping us on them when and where they do show.

On that note, tomorrow will be the true test as we will be accompanied by several more of the guys who are eager to join the effort and expand this newly developing zone. Needless to say we will be here as well.

Perfect working weather and an ideal twenty four hour forecast promises another fine day to focus the effort offshore tomorrow. With the signs we saw today we are fired up to get back at it and look forward to what we hope will be more good reports from all of us searching in this zone. After a few fruitless looking missions on the outside this season, we are mighty pleased and grateful that we were the chosen ones this time. With a seamless game plan up to this point, we will see if our good fortune continues.

Tim

 

The M/V Coral Star is a 115 foot Mother-Ship live -aboard that offers first-class service with a world-class fishing experience. In 1995 the ship traveled from the British Virgin Islands to the Pacific side of the Panama where she started offering sport-fishing and diving. In 2008, Avet Reels purchased the M/V Coral Star operation. The ship and the sport fishing boats are totally re-fitted and upgraded.

Your days aboard the Coral Star are full of activity and fun. Besides fishing you can also go scuba diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking, or exploring the inhabited islands. Our experienced and knowledgeable English speaking captains run our fleet of 28 to 34 ft sport-fishing boats equipped with the latest technology.  Every boat has a complete array of new Avet reels and Seeker rods along with the other high end quality tackle to assure you an exciting and successful offshore adventure!

As a thank you to our customers for supporting Avet Reels and making us the most popular US Made Lever Drag Reels in world today, we are offering a special one time discounted trip rate for the 09 season.

Book a trip between now and the end of 08 for 2009 season and we will provide you with a once in a lifetime fishing experience at a very special rate.

Once you arrive at the Panama Airport, our VIP representative will meet you at the gate to escort you to a private lounge for complimentary beverages.  While comfortably enjoying the VIP hospitality, all customs documentation and luggage transfers will be processed. Once formalities are completed, enjoy a brief tour of the historical and modern Panama City on the way to a luxury hotel for your over night stay.  The next morning, you will awake to a full breakfast before you are transported back to the airport for your short 45 minute scenic adventure to the City of David.

During this flight view both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, as well as an aerial view of the renowned Panama Canal. Once you arrive in David, you will be shuttled to one of our vessels for the breathtaking ride down the river  through the tropical rainforest to the M/V Coral Star at anchor in the Pacific. During this journey please be sure to have your camera at the ready to capture any of  its colorful occupants. Please be sure to have your camera at the ready to capture all of its colorful occupants.

Now you will board the M/V Coral Star for the beginning of your pursuit of the fish of a life time. Whether your dream includes a Cow Tuna, 1000 lb Black or Blue marlin, reel screaming Wahoo, elusive Roosters, giant Snappers, huge amber Jacks, or whatever pelagic inshore or offshore species is your target, the Hannibal Bank or one of Panama's many islands is sure to be home to all of  these species.

Now that we have your attention, and have you thinking about your dream come true, we want to offer all of this to you at the incredible one time discounted price of $4,000.00. This is an all inclusive*** package that normally has a cost of $6,000.00 which is a tremendous value at that price.

* Offer subject to space availability and proof eligibility.

* All inclusive is, round trip transfer from Panama City Airport to hotel,  air transport to David.   Includes all permits, meals, beverages including alcohol, and all live aboard amenities. For reservation call  1(818) 576-9895

 

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