Live Update From The Hannibal Bank, Panama

[Capt Josh]

Well they say what goes around comes around...

Capt Herk Marsella just called, live via satellite phone from the helm of the 54' Viking "REEL EPIDEMICH", to report he is in fact neck-deep in the madness as we speak.

It was hard to decipher much of the details as Herk fought valiantly to get the gist of what has been going on over the last two hours out in a ten minute conversation, but the meaning of his jabbering was clear - the black and blue marlin are on FIRE at the Hannibal.

He's already had a blue and a black by this hour of the morning, and given the sheer paranormal excitement in his voice i'd wager the crew of the Reel Epidemich are bound for a lot more. SONOFA....

In hindsight, Herk has been on the receiving end of many of these calls over the past few years, and i know he enjoyed particular pleasure from the fact that he was "giving me the lemons" this time.

Herk and Sue and the Colonel left Panama City a few days ago for Los Suenos, CR and have been enjoying some incredible fishing along the way. They're determined to stay in the northern Panama area for another day, given the current conditions, and i'm sure i'll be receiving regular satellite feeds throughout the remainder of their stay. Landlocked a looooong way from the Hannibal Bank here in Punta de Mita, much to my current chagrin.

Such is the feast of the fox, when he has been outsmarted by the hen once again.

Go gettum buddy, goddamnit....

[gottaflylee]

You go Herk... Jt, good thing he cant send you pictures over the sat phone...you would be having heart palpitations...

[squirtis]

Man, nothing like trying to enjoy a day off and seeing reports flood in from Panama...eveywhere you look right now...they are crushing it!!!!

Thanks for the update JT, and don't forget to tell Mr Fischer about my abilities as a dishwasher

[Capt Josh]

You go Herk... Jt, good thing he cant send you pictures over the sat phone...you would be having heart palpitations...

Already into my second rum and pineapple! LOL

Curtis you know what i'm talkin about!

[Capt Josh]

Arrrgggghhhh...just got another call from Capt Herk, it wasn't pretty.

He's currently anchored up at Montuosa Island, having gone 2 for 6 on blue and black marlin today, some over 500, nevermind the sea turds and dorado. He had some equipment malfunctions that led to a few otherwise avoidable losses, but still, that's one hell of a day.

I could hear the satisfaction in the ol' swashbucklers voice as he sipped his rum, feet up on the bridge, twiddling his toes in the direction of heaven.

"Shoulda been here Sparky!" he taunted, "could have showed you a thing or two!"

God bless you Herk....you cruel, heartless sonofabitch.

I'm sure he'll call again tomorrow, god knows there's likely a few more drops of lime juice coming my way.

Dognabbit!!!

[squirtis]

I am about to fricken implode...this is going to be the worst 3-6 months of my life watching this "high" season pass me by...........DAMMIT MAN!

Exhale ////

Hey JT, ask Herk to keep an eye out for the sweet ass right hander out there on Montuosa...supposed to get pretty damn good...oh and tell him not to be afraid of throwing poppers around the island as well....Chad got a 100lb+ Rooster there last year

Here is proof

[Ron Mexico]

I have been playing with tackle all day as April took care of the last bit of ledgistics for out trip down next week. Now read this madness, hell with sleeping for the next couple of days. JT was Herk Pulling plastic or Skippies?

[squirtis]

I have been playing with tackle all day as April took care of the last bit of ledgistics for out trip down next week. Now read this madness, hell with sleeping for the next couple of days. JT was Herk Pulling plastic or Skippies?

I told your better half I was jealous...but for you....your a DICK

[Capt Josh]

I have been playing with tackle all day as April took care of the last bit of ledgistics for out trip down next week. Now read this madness, hell with sleeping for the next couple of days. JT was Herk Pulling plastic or Skippies?

Plastic! Well actually both but he got harassed by the porpoise on the meat, so he stuck with the plastic.

Jesus Curtis, now THAT is a roosterfish!

[FASTWATER]

The NW crew is down there fishing the mothership as we speak and of course were begging me to go,What was I thinking when I said, to busy!!!PEACE