Ode To Panama, BC, Cabo & PV...

[Capt Josh]

Alright sports fans, it's been a long week and a half of remedial learning, boat maintenance, and tedious shipyard work. I'm sitting here at the computer drinking a chilly, glacial Canadian beer and smiling because FINALLY the last of the pressure washing is finished, the tools, grease, and corrosion spray is put away, and - yesssssir, my Grady White is damn near almost ready to go fishing.

My hands and clothes tell the story of the last few days. Several fresh splotches of 4200 Fast Cure on the jeans and under the finger nails, various 3M solvents, stains, and lacquers waft from my chemically tanned pores like cologne, and all manner of grease and oil from dark, deep corners of the boat brought to light on just about every inch of clothing that i own.

It's been a loooooong time since i successfully completed a forensic autopsy like this on a boat, and after five years of near-death experience in storage i'm happy to say i've managed to breath some life back into the old girl once again.

I'm dropping the Grady off at the Yamaha clinic on my way out of town tomorrow, in hopes that when i return all engine systems will be firing as normal.

Which brings me to my next revelation. Where, pray tell, do we go tomorrow???

To Panama, to Panama, to Panama again...

What kind of treasures could lay ahead...

What sort of adventures daylight said...

My kind of madness, true to name...

To Panama, to Panama, to Panama again...


OK...too much time cleaning with solvents today or what?!?!?!

Somewhere between here, and Panama, and Cabo, and Socorro, and eventually PV over the next three weeks there's going to be some magic out there for me. Until then, amigos, it's up to us to wait and see....

Giddy up!!!!

[Capt Josh]

BC critters...

[IglooMan]

Awesome shot JT! While its not a cow sized Tuna like we have all come to expect from your posts, you both looked stoked and that is what counts.

Good luck on your travels! Cant wait to see some more bar caught fish photos.

[Team Karma]

Am I jealous? oh yes I am,
You're off to panama, god damn!
In search of the elusive grand slam
just waitin for the in the right rigger to explode with a bam

Enjoy your time soaking baits
just be patient cuz for those who wait
She (Hannibal) can be one memorable date.

Just when you think this place isnt for you and you dont belong...
bridle that skippie and hold it strong
because big mama black is 'bout to eat the left long
and all your doubts will be gone

So enjoy your time mr temple
those montuosa tuna wont treat you gentle
but they sure will have that rod bent
and you realize what you went through was worth every cent

Have a good time
enjoy the sun and its shine
I'll get over it and stop to whine
Just be sure to realize Panama is divine
and fuck I wish it could be all mine!

I've attached a photo
just to prove im not all that loco
this beauty was caught on my last panama day
and I still can't get my stiffy to go away.....

[IglooMan]

TK for the win!

[gernsey]

Alright sports fans, it's been a long week and a half of remedial learning, boat maintenance, and tedious shipyard work. I'm sitting here at the computer drinking a chilly, glacial Canadian beer and smiling because FINALLY the last of the pressure washing is finished, the tools, grease, and corrosion spray is put away, and - yesssssir, my Grady White is damn near almost ready to go fishing.

My hands and clothes tell the story of the last few days. Several fresh splotches of 4200 Fast Cure on the jeans and under the finger nails, various 3M solvents, stains, and lacquers waft from my chemically tanned pores like cologne, and all manner of grease and oil from dark, deep corners of the boat brought to light on just about every inch of clothing that i own.

It's been a loooooong time since i successfully completed a forensic autopsy like this on a boat, and after five years of near-death experience in storage i'm happy to say i've managed to breath some life back into the old girl once again.

I'm dropping the Grady off at the Yamaha clinic on my way out of town tomorrow, in hopes that when i return all engine systems will be firing as normal.

Which brings me to my next revelation. Where, pray tell, do we go tomorrow???

To Panama, to Panama, to Panama again...

What kind of treasures could lay ahead...

What sort of adventures daylight said...

My kind of madness, true to name...

To Panama, to Panama, to Panama again...


OK...too much time cleaning with solvents today or what?!?!?!

Somewhere between here, and Panama, and Cabo, and Socorro, and eventually PV over the next three weeks there's going to be some magic out there for me. Until then, amigos, it's up to us to wait and see....

Giddy up!!!!

Don't take any prisoners bro,unless their about 5'2" a 115lbs and can form the shape of a pretzel.I have been catching Salmon down here in Cali and thinking of you.This things are good to eat but they just don't fight like a tuna.Please don't mention boat yard to loud I might develope the twich again.Good luck and bring back some stories.Later Gernsey.

[richmake]

Good luck JT
Send us a photo of the revived Grady when you get a chance...
You know I'm a grady slut!

[FAT CAT MX]

Lots of luck JT. I love Panama.

Great poem Team Karma.

[Capt Josh]

Made it safe and sound amigos! Gotta love Panamanian heat after a few weeks of shivering up north.

The Dead Poets Society is alive and well, and why not!

I'll keep the updates rolling as they come.

We're off and rolling at sunrise tomorrow morning, and we can HARDLY wait!

[Capt Josh]

Don't take any prisoners bro,unless their about 5'2" a 115lbs and can form the shape of a pretzel.I have been catching Salmon down here in Cali and thinking of you.This things are good to eat but they just don't fight like a tuna.Please don't mention boat yard to loud I might develope the twich again.Good luck and bring back some stories.Later Gernsey.

Hahahahaha...diez quatro Gernsey!

Headed up to Chiriqui region as we speak...man, it's sure nice to be back down here. Will post up a fish and surf report later this weekend...