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Well my friends, it's over. Another season in PV is officially in the books.
I'd like to think that despite that ***** La Nina's best efforts, we made a proper showing of ourselves. God knows that for the most part it wasn't easy out there, but with the resourcefulness and camaraderie of the PV fleet we definitely made it happen.
Cold, green water that dipped as low as 63 degrees F inundated our offshore and inshore waters this season. The bank and rock were all but SHUT DOWN for the majority of the winter and after late-November you pretty much had to run out to the Marias if you wanted any kind of memorable action. Thankfully, the tunas took up residence south of Cleopha and Magdalena and for the most part became our staple fishery for much of the winter. Truly spectacular fishing was enjoyed from December - February as hordes of tunas from 50 - 200#'s literally tore the area to pieces. Luckily, they were eating the paint of the lures, because bait was once again very hard to come by thanks to unseasonably cold water dwelling in the bay.
Eventually, much to our chagrin, unfavorable conditions overcame the islands as well, as did some increasingly hard-nosed military commanders, and as some found out the hard way, the Marias became "off-limits" once again. (At least for the time being.) It seems silly that the Mexican Federal Govt would opt to utilize such an amazing natural resource for nefarious things like prisons. Particularly when the local economy would certainly flourish if the islands were more aptly sanctioned for tourism endeavors. Alas, what can you do? Pray that more viable governmental mentalities will eventually prevail, and that the old days will resurface and the rock and bank will congregate monsters and provide the kind of heart stopping madness that we've all grown accustomed to over the years. I, for one, fervently believe that this will happen. And that once La Nina finally tucks her tail between her legs and scampers away, more favorable conditions will surely follow. The old days of glory shall rise again, amen!
Thankfully inshore fishing proved to be exceptionally good this winter. Colorado snappers, African pompano, cuberas, sierras, roosterfish, and the occasional California yellowtail were at times boiling on the surface in massive orgies of gluttony, challenging light tackle anglers on topwater poppers and jigs. Afternoon feeding frenzies were often encountered, saving many an otherwise bleak and unrewarding day. We found out just how many ways you could cook snapper this winter, though none amongst us complained of such things. I will admit that it was nice to eat something other than tuna!
While PV struggled to find it's rhythm this season, we were grateful to have the opportunity to once again set our sights on the Revillagigedo Islands, and the innumerable giant tuna and wahoo that call the area home. Utilizing Cabo San Lucas as our base of operations, we'd board the 78' Gladiator, bid farewell to Cabo's infamous arches, and steam south for three hundred miles until the craggy peaks of San Benedicto loomed into view.
Each and every trip to these renowned fishing grounds gave further proof to the archipelago's well-deserved reputation. We enjoyed exceptional fishing for truly massive yellowfin tuna, had to literally run the boat away from hordes of ferocious wahoo, and spent many a night on anchor at one island or another toasting our good fortune long into the night. For those of us that have travelled to these hallowed grounds, they remain the mark against which all other madness is measured.
Sigh...it will be a long wait till fall when we are through with hurricane season, and once again allowed to safely return.
Speaking of safety, I'd like to personally thank the Maximo and Gladiator for carrying us abroad and beyond with the utmost care and attention. Knock on wood, we endured another season with nary a hiccup on the Maximo, that proud steed continues her run with humble authority. I am truly blessed to have such noble vessels at my disposal, and I am grateful for all that they've done.
As I sit here, ticker tapping away at the keyboard, I notice a fresh south swell running along the beach in front of the condo. It's shoulder high at Anclote and building, and I am feeling the tractor beam pull of the waves effectively tearing me away from the computer.
I've had yet another great run down here this winter, and I want to thank all of my clients, employers, friends and family for making it happen. I'll be heading up to Tofino in a few short days to get the Grady ready for the summer salmon and halibut season, and to do a little spring steelheading on the fly. Ok, a LOT of spring steelheading on the fly.
Then it's off to Panama in May for a while to chase marlin and tuna et al, then back to Tofino for the duration of the season. The Dean River and it's magnificent summer steelhead await in August, and who really knows what we'll be up to from there.
All told this was another exceptional season in PV and beyond amigos, thanks once again to everyone who helped make it happen!!!
See you in Tofino, Panama, or the Dean River soon.
****, big sets rolling in....SURF'S UP!!!! ADIOS!!!
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After 2 days of having my arm twisted behind my back till Stephen almost broke it off, I said yes that I would join this crew of scallywags, the 7th I'll be in the mountains and the last week of Oct. I will be Delacroix LA per fishing for the IFA Redfish nationals, it going to be a busy full month...
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