Possible New World Record Blue Marlin on 80 lb. - Page 2

Jason @ Melton Tackle · 02-01-2007, 09:13 PM

Jerome, welcome to the site!

I remember you told me you lost a grander at Rodrigues last July!

Jason

babalaza · 02-01-2007, 09:16 PM

Slt! did you guys take any pictures while she was jumping?

jerome · 02-02-2007, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason @ Melton Tackle

Jerome, welcome to the site!

I remember you told me you lost a grander at Rodrigues last July!

Jason

Hi Jason,

Yes you're right !! Last year I had a strong strike from a 1000+ blue on 80lbs with a Joe Yee medium plunger single hook (Jobu 10/0)...Unfortunatly after 45 minutes a breaking occured on the main line (Sufix key lime)...After a check of the line Yann Colas and I have noticed an abrasion of the mono on maybe 30 meters

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According to my friend Capt. Peter Bristow who is based in Madeira : 2 possibilities

1 : The fish ran through the line (The fish pulled on lot of line out of the spool)
2 : A shark following the fish (It's happened to Peter when he was on the GBR with his old magical boat : AVALON)

During my last trip to Rodrigues in one day we had 6 bites from blue and black and 4 fishes T&R.

Last point : I will be in Rodrigues next march

Enjoy

O-SEA-D · 02-02-2007, 10:37 AM

My goodness that is a monster fish. Pretty work guys, hope you get the record.

Fiore3 · 02-02-2007, 10:54 AM

That is one hell of a fish, and welcome to the site Jerome. One question where is Rodrigues Island located?

jerome · 02-02-2007, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiore3

That is one hell of a fish, and welcome to the site Jerome. One question where is Rodrigues Island located?

Hi,

Rodrigues is located 600 km far east to Mauritius in the Indian Ocean...Next march it will be my third trip and each time I had red hot action with : Blues, Blacks, very fat doggies, wahoos, Mahi-mahi, GT, Sharks...

for more info : http://www.rodfishingclub.com/

You can also send e-mail directly to Yann (the Captain) : contact@rodfishingclub.com

Yann is a very talented young captain..and his boat provide such a perfect ride, it's really a huge fishing experience

Enjoy

Fiore3 · 02-02-2007, 01:09 PM

Thanks for the info Jerome, maybe a trip there will be in my future... Looking forward to the reports from your trip.....

Fiore..

POON MAN · 02-02-2007, 01:16 PM

Nice Blue ,Guy's,,,,,,,,,,,, Welcome to the finest site on the Net

what rod and line were you using ,,I think i can see what the reel was !!!

Look forward to hearing more from you

Capt. Chris

FESS · 02-02-2007, 07:36 PM

Awesome job! How long a run is it to the fishing grounds there? Looks like fish may have been on the deck for a while after the short fight....was it a half day or full day charter?
Rodski...(I just came on board here too)(science)(allen) anyway, I'd have to say the Cav. too Bob. Looked like a Fred-type hook arrangement from first set of photos, but last close up photo I can see what looks like the second hook just out of the bottom of skirts I think.
allen

AdamM · 02-03-2007, 11:31 AM

That SOB is huge! WTG and congrats on the World Record.

02-01-2007, 09:13 PM	#11
Jason @ Melton Tackle Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 347 Credits: 3,811.6 Boat: 21' Crystaliner Center Console Home Port: Dana Point, CA Best Catch: 70lb. Dorado Occupation: Melton International Tackle	Jerome, welcome to the site! I remember you told me you lost a grander at Rodrigues last July! Jason __________________ Jason Levine Melton International Tackle (714) 978-9192 x406 jason@meltontackle.com

02-02-2007, 10:37 AM	#14
O-SEA-D I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 2,889 Credits: 1,553.4 Boat: 2000 26 Hydra Sports Home Port: MHC, NC Occupation: Telecomm Technician, Freelance Mate	My goodness that is a monster fish. Pretty work guys, hope you get the record. __________________ Offshore Innovations Draggin Eyes Lures SQUIDNATION THERMZ Performance Wear John McGinty O-SEA-D 26' Hydra Sports

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02-01-2007, 09:16 PM	#12
babalaza Crab mustard is good Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 681 Credits: 1,660.6	Slt! did you guys take any pictures while she was jumping?

02-02-2007, 10:54 AM	#15
Fiore3 Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newport DE Posts: 374 Credits: 1,284.3 Home Port: Indian River Inlet, DE Best Catch: My Wife and Daughter Occupation: Research Chemist	That is one hell of a fish, and welcome to the site Jerome. One question where is Rodrigues Island located?

02-02-2007, 01:09 PM	#17
Fiore3 Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newport DE Posts: 374 Credits: 1,284.3 Home Port: Indian River Inlet, DE Best Catch: My Wife and Daughter Occupation: Research Chemist	Thanks for the info Jerome, maybe a trip there will be in my future... Looking forward to the reports from your trip..... Fiore..

02-02-2007, 07:36 PM	#19
FESS Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: S.E. Posts: 328 Credits: 1,329.6 Best Catch: 18 lb.Brown on fly, 6x, 106 lb.Atl.Sail Ft.Laud,888 Mako Cozumel, 950+ Blue St.T Occupation: SERVICE MGR. & OFFSHORE	Awesome job! How long a run is it to the fishing grounds there? Looks like fish may have been on the deck for a while after the short fight....was it a half day or full day charter? Rodski...(I just came on board here too)(science)(allen) anyway, I'd have to say the Cav. too Bob. Looked like a Fred-type hook arrangement from first set of photos, but last close up photo I can see what looks like the second hook just out of the bottom of skirts I think. allen

02-03-2007, 11:31 AM	#20
AdamM "If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving" Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Va.Beach, Va Posts: 127 Credits: 1,193.2 Occupation: Welder;fabricator;machineist	That SOB is huge! WTG and congrats on the World Record.