I've pretty much had it.  Marlin popping up on both sides of the boat, but I would suspect are full due to their inactivity.

We at least got some video...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Vsidb5aqFyF4swo9A

I'm starting to feel it will never happern.

Long story short.  as long as the hot water eddy is here, I'm going to give it my all to get a Billfish...

Saw a bunch, but could not get them to go.



Stopped on multiple paddies.  All were loaded with bait and Molas.



Skunked again......  I'm not quitting though.  It has to happen, doesn't it?

Got back to the ramp and I see my buddy who rents his boat.  If you want to rent a nice boat, just let me know and I'll talk to him.



Until next trip.....

Glad you got out to look for them.  In 2 weeks, I've raised/seen probably 2 dozen.  We were watching one jump just 2 miles outside the jetty!

It's great reading the reports again.  Thanks Jeremy!  I'm sure Koga will chime in soon.  LOL

Sucks when the wind has to ruin a good day   I heard someone hooked a few Marlin and Landed one for dinner

0630 launch from Dana Point, right about sunrise, right behind the Sum Fun heading out on a 3/4 day.



Headed out toward the 14, trying not to make a straight line though. Flat as could be to start, but a 5-8mph head wind turned things choppy fairly quick.

Ran into some terns a few miles west of the point, but they were acting manic and not correlating to any life below. Studied them for about 10 minutes before moving on.

Another hour and change to the 14 which was a bumpy, lifeless slog, interrupted by intersecting with several boats in the middle of nowhere. Wondering why they were there. Wondering why I was there! The 14 was totally dead, and I was eating sh!t with 3' chop and white caps. Not worth it. Ran back toward Laguna coast, wind cleaned up once I crossed the 3nm line. One spot of dolphins going the other way but that was it. Got back to the dock around 1130. No serious drama there, just 95º in the parking lot. 111º on the freeway on the way back, had about 5 minutes of AC for the 45 minute car ride.

No marlin! I know somebody who can say otherwise though...can't win 'em all. But my Fins have so far, 1-0!

I have faith Tom, it'll happen   

Quote from: Latimeria on September 06, 2024, 12:52:50 PMJeremy is a Dolphins fan.... 

Getting started early in Miami!

What's your handle on there, Tom? I changed to Huntington Beach Hoffies, in case you hadn't already guessed.

You need to understand how to set up the lure with double hooks

You need some Coggins lures.