August in Panama part 2 - COWS

BretABaker · 08-10-2009, 12:51 PM

Lately at Panama Sportfishing Lodge, the occasional rainfall didn’t stop Juan Manuel from tiring his arms out on yellowfin tuna, taking in one day 3 YFTs all over 200 lbs!! The last fish taken was weighed in at 230lbs at the dock. The other fish had to be cleaned at sea since there wasn’t enough room for them all in the boat!!!

Hannibal banks and Isla Montuosa producing YFTs liked crazy. Whether it be Popping Jigging or natural bait, anything you can throw at them. They were hitting the wood before it hit the water 

In addition to tuna, there were other species caught as well including cuberas, mutton snappers, amberjacks and mahi.

There were a lot more tuna pictures that had to be scrapped due to the rain. What a tough problem to have! Not bad for the offseason…

Gmoney! · 08-10-2009, 04:22 PM

those tuna are feeding on triggers??? wtf? crazy stuff Brett thanks for sharing.

Sea Draggin · 08-10-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Gmoney!

those tuna are feeding on triggers??? wtf? crazy stuff Brett thanks for sharing.

Those are some unbelievable shots.

What is the fish with blue line on it?

Nice gaff shot here. One an old mate can appreciate. I can see the shot happening in my head.

What do the customers do with all that fish?

babalaza · 08-10-2009, 10:10 PM

I'm mind blown by those triggers jumping around..

What are the other small fish with them?

That is a beautiful rainbow runner, how big do they grow in Panama, any idea?

Oh yeah, nice fat tunas as well

Jesse Lockowitz · 08-10-2009, 10:18 PM

caught a handsize trigger like that today lol, DAMN! maybe some yf were around

nice report, monsters on poppers..is there better?

BretABaker · 08-10-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sea Draggin

What do the customers do with all that fish?

The ones that are kept are brought back and eaten for dinner/lunch or given to the staff and their families to eat. yummmm

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Originally Posted by babalaza

That is a beautiful rainbow runner, how big do they grow in Panama, any idea?

Honestly, not sure. Thats a good sized one. Kil caught one in April but it was not as big.

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Originally Posted by Jesse Lockowitz

nice report, monsters on poppers..is there better?

not if you ask me

Capt Josh · 08-11-2009, 12:14 AM

Awesome photos and fishing guys! I can't wait to get back to that place!!!

BretABaker · 08-11-2009, 12:17 AM

hey josh we saw you there in april - hope to fish with you soon

mario_veg · 08-13-2009, 01:38 AM

thatss way to many meat for you to keep or give to the families of the fisherman ... and everyone knows tuna isn't as good once frozen.. you should start releasing more fish since there is no use for that many... unless you are selling the meat... with one 200 pound tuna you can feed a family for more than a week...

08-11-2009, 12:14 AM	#7
Capt Josh I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Posts: 1,463 Credits: 28,083.5 Occupation: Making Dreams Come True...One Massive Detonation At A Time!!!	Awesome photos and fishing guys! I can't wait to get back to that place!!! __________________ Capt Josh Temple Puerto Vallarta, Mexico & Beyond 63 Weaver "SALTY" 57 Dean Johnson "MAXIMO" 40 Cabo Express "CONQUISTADOR" www.primetimeadv.com captjosh@mac.com

08-13-2009, 01:38 AM	#9
mario_veg Cockpit Monkey In Training Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 35 Credits: 510.4	too much thatss way to many meat for you to keep or give to the families of the fisherman ... and everyone knows tuna isn't as good once frozen.. you should start releasing more fish since there is no use for that many... unless you are selling the meat... with one 200 pound tuna you can feed a family for more than a week...

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08-10-2009, 04:22 PM	#2
Gmoney! I love my rigging bucket Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 105 Credits: 568.3 Boat: in this economy? :) Home Port: Long Island, PV, Los Angeles. Best Catch: 250lb YFT, 62lb King Salmon, 55lb Dorado	those tuna are feeding on triggers??? wtf? crazy stuff Brett thanks for sharing.

08-10-2009, 10:10 PM	#4
babalaza Crab mustard is good Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 744 Credits: 2,104.7	I'm mind blown by those triggers jumping around.. What are the other small fish with them? That is a beautiful rainbow runner, how big do they grow in Panama, any idea? Oh yeah, nice fat tunas as well

08-10-2009, 10:18 PM	#5
Jesse Lockowitz I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 5 min from MHC, NC Posts: 2,651 Credits: 9,908.8 Occupation: Bluewater Realty	caught a handsize trigger like that today lol, DAMN! maybe some yf were around nice report, monsters on poppers..is there better?

08-11-2009, 12:17 AM	#8
BretABaker I love my rigging bucket Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 107 Credits: 1,736.1	hey josh we saw you there in april - hope to fish with you soon