Grander Hunting - Madeira

Jason @ Melton Tackle · 07-08-2008, 06:26 PM

Well, Tracy's been at it again in Madeira. He's out there fishing the Melton boat. Three bites today. Check out the message I get from him on my blackberry on the way into the office...

Just had the teaser get piled on first wave, fish drops back, eats the long corner, then comes paddling back to eat the teaser! Ended up breaking the leader (fish must have been wrapped up). That fish was 700 or so! A 64 ft. Viking Tight Lines was 200 yards behind us fighting a 500 when we got bit. There was another fish trying to eat the stinger as well so we just missed a double.

Jason @ Melton Tackle · 07-08-2008, 06:47 PM

Tracy took a SPOT Satellite Tracking device with him on the trip. It's an great device that allows him to check in with us or request assistance if an emergency situation arises. The GEOS International Emergency Response Center alerts the appropriate agencies worldwide if this function is initiated.

A subscription is required to activate the device. Once activated, you can track the device on a special dedicated SPOT page that is integrated with Google Maps. In addition, the device can be setup to send pre-programmed text messages or emails if the user checks in by pressing predetermined buttons.

Here is the Melton Tackle SPOT page (You may need to zoom out a couple notches as he's in a fairly remote area, we haven't had this problem in the US) -
http://share.findmespot.com/shared/g...9hUWKs7YZyn1M8

Also, we are getting some promotional coupons from SPOT for a very deep discount on the subscription. PM me if you're interested as we are getting the coupons in a couple days and are not planning on advertising this directly on MeltonTackle.com

Jason @ Melton Tackle · 07-08-2008, 07:04 PM

Okay, just realized I didn't put any pics in this post...

Everyone likes pics, especially that Hunter@MeltonTackle.com guy...

Here are some pics that Tracy took in Madeira. They are pretty good. Enjoy!

Aha...Is that a Polu Kai Large Instigator I see?

Dave Sikorski · 07-08-2008, 10:47 PM

Now that is downright awesome. I read about these spot things the other day. Talk about a great way to make your friends jealous while you're on vacation. Of course I guess it could save your life some day too!

Great pics.

-D

Jason @ Melton Tackle · 07-09-2008, 01:33 PM

Well, they got another big blue on the Grander today. Estimated at 950 lb. 11ft. Short, 72" girth. Tagged and released to fight another day. Another big fish falls for the Polukai Instigator!

Pics coming soon!

Jason @ Melton Tackle · 07-09-2008, 01:41 PM

Dave,

The spot is definitely a great device. As a disclaimer, I wouldn't use it in place of an epirb, but would be a great compliment to it. And yes, it will make your friends jealous! Oh and now our wives/significant others can track us.

Jason

Patudo · 07-09-2008, 02:34 PM

Local boats are getting into the big fish too.

We released this one yesterday aboard the OUR MARY:

www.madeiragamefish.com

Lure was a small Roddy Hays on the long outrigger

Regards

D.

Tracym · 07-09-2008, 02:57 PM

Guys,

Today was an awesome day on the Grander in Madeira. We had a good friend and client on the boat from Brazil, Mario Frering. He was after his first blue so I let him have the first strike.....Big mistake for me.

Fish was 11ft. Short (132 inches and 72 inch Girth)

Lure-Polukai Medium Instigator

Roddy Hays · 07-09-2008, 03:26 PM

Nice fish Dustin !

Is that a snooter I see ???

SeaBiscuit · 07-09-2008, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patudo

Local boats are getting into the big fish too.

We released this one yesterday aboard the OUR MARY:

www.madeiragamefish.com

Lure was a small Roddy Hays on the long outrigger

Regards

D.

Estimated weight on that sow Mr Patudo?
Congrats on a fine fish!
SeaBiscuit

07-08-2008, 06:26 PM	#1
Jason @ Melton Tackle Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 338 Credits: 1,431.8 Boat: 21' Crystaliner Center Console Home Port: Dana Point, CA Best Catch: 70lb. Dorado Occupation: Melton International Tackle	Grander Hunting - Madeira Well, Tracy's been at it again in Madeira. He's out there fishing the Melton boat. Three bites today. Check out the message I get from him on my blackberry on the way into the office... Just had the teaser get piled on first wave, fish drops back, eats the long corner, then comes paddling back to eat the teaser! Ended up breaking the leader (fish must have been wrapped up). That fish was 700 or so! A 64 ft. Viking Tight Lines was 200 yards behind us fighting a 500 when we got bit. There was another fish trying to eat the stinger as well so we just missed a double. __________________ Jason Levine Melton International Tackle (714) 978-9192 x406 jason@meltontackle.com

07-08-2008, 06:47 PM	#2
Jason @ Melton Tackle Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 338 Credits: 1,431.8 Boat: 21' Crystaliner Center Console Home Port: Dana Point, CA Best Catch: 70lb. Dorado Occupation: Melton International Tackle	Tracy took a SPOT Satellite Tracking device with him on the trip. It's an great device that allows him to check in with us or request assistance if an emergency situation arises. The GEOS International Emergency Response Center alerts the appropriate agencies worldwide if this function is initiated. A subscription is required to activate the device. Once activated, you can track the device on a special dedicated SPOT page that is integrated with Google Maps. In addition, the device can be setup to send pre-programmed text messages or emails if the user checks in by pressing predetermined buttons. Here is the Melton Tackle SPOT page (You may need to zoom out a couple notches as he's in a fairly remote area, we haven't had this problem in the US) - http://share.findmespot.com/shared/g...9hUWKs7YZyn1M8 Also, we are getting some promotional coupons from SPOT for a very deep discount on the subscription. PM me if you're interested as we are getting the coupons in a couple days and are not planning on advertising this directly on MeltonTackle.com __________________ Jason Levine Melton International Tackle (714) 978-9192 x406 jason@meltontackle.com

07-08-2008, 07:04 PM	#3
Jason @ Melton Tackle Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 338 Credits: 1,431.8 Boat: 21' Crystaliner Center Console Home Port: Dana Point, CA Best Catch: 70lb. Dorado Occupation: Melton International Tackle	Okay, just realized I didn't put any pics in this post... Everyone likes pics, especially that Hunter@MeltonTackle.com guy... Here are some pics that Tracy took in Madeira. They are pretty good. Enjoy! Aha...Is that a Polu Kai Large Instigator I see? __________________ Jason Levine Melton International Tackle (714) 978-9192 x406 jason@meltontackle.com

07-08-2008, 10:47 PM	#4
Dave Sikorski Got Carpal Tunnel? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MD Posts: 3,440 Credits: 2,401.9 Boat: Bankes Goliath 21' Home Port: Any place, any time. Best Catch: The next one Occupation: Builder/Realtor	Now that is downright awesome. I read about these spot things the other day. Talk about a great way to make your friends jealous while you're on vacation. Of course I guess it could save your life some day too! Great pics. -D __________________ Don't get caught up in all of the Hype.. www.hypemovie.com

07-09-2008, 01:33 PM	#5
Jason @ Melton Tackle Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 338 Credits: 1,431.8 Boat: 21' Crystaliner Center Console Home Port: Dana Point, CA Best Catch: 70lb. Dorado Occupation: Melton International Tackle	Well, they got another big blue on the Grander today. Estimated at 950 lb. 11ft. Short, 72" girth. Tagged and released to fight another day. Another big fish falls for the Polukai Instigator! Pics coming soon! __________________ Jason Levine Melton International Tackle (714) 978-9192 x406 jason@meltontackle.com

07-09-2008, 01:41 PM	#6
Jason @ Melton Tackle Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 338 Credits: 1,431.8 Boat: 21' Crystaliner Center Console Home Port: Dana Point, CA Best Catch: 70lb. Dorado Occupation: Melton International Tackle	Dave, The spot is definitely a great device. As a disclaimer, I wouldn't use it in place of an epirb, but would be a great compliment to it. And yes, it will make your friends jealous! Oh and now our wives/significant others can track us. Jason __________________ Jason Levine Melton International Tackle (714) 978-9192 x406 jason@meltontackle.com

07-09-2008, 02:34 PM	#7
Patudo Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 281 Credits: 633.5	Local boats are getting into the big fish too. We released this one yesterday aboard the OUR MARY: www.madeiragamefish.com Lure was a small Roddy Hays on the long outrigger Regards D.

07-09-2008, 02:57 PM	#8
Tracym Yep, your gonna need stitches Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 92 Credits: 513.5	Photos from Madeira-Nice fish today Guys, Today was an awesome day on the Grander in Madeira. We had a good friend and client on the boat from Brazil, Mario Frering. He was after his first blue so I let him have the first strike.....Big mistake for me. Fish was 11ft. Short (132 inches and 72 inch Girth) Lure-Polukai Medium Instigator __________________ Tracy Melton Melton International Tackle (714) 978-9192 x17 Tracy@meltontackle.com www.meltontackle.com Last edited by Tracym; 07-09-2008 at 03:01 PM.

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