Canyon Runner Sailfish Report - South Beach Pictures & NY SEMINAR NFO

[Canyon Runner]

Capt. Mark DeCabia and Capt. Pete Doran had the Mike Tucci party out for a day of sailfishing on Thursday down in Miami on our 60' Ritchie Howell. The morning started out well while catching bait inside goverment cut was easy and consisted of mostly threadfins. Many heads turned as we were catching bait and a few top skipper of miami stopped and complemented us on our new boat. We ran down south to Fowey Light and immediately got bit by bonitos but conditions still looked good so we stuck it out. After a few king bite offs, Mike saw the starboard short rigger get nervous and he dropped back perfectly and we were hooked up and after a brief fight we had our first release. As the day went on we had a few more bite offs but nothing else materialized and we ended the day with 1 as did most of the fleet.


Capt. Mark DeCabia and Capt Pete Doran had the Mike Midget group out with us for a few days of fishing and relaxing in South Beach on our 60' Ritchie Howell. Due to the strong North wind we were unable to go swordfishing on Thursday night so the guys did a little fishing on their own in the local bars. We got up early friday and made bait rather quickly and we were off again where we left off. With a 20 knot North wind and south current, which is optimal for sailfishing we had the kites up by 8am and had our first release by 8:25. We reset and reset and reset and could not buy a bite by any creature of the ocean. At 2 o'clock the wind picked back up and we had our second release of the day. Shortly thereafter we had a few king bite off and landed a snake. We headed back early to make more bait for the morning and did that in short order. Once again it was a slow day for the entire fleet.

FINALLY WE OF COURSE NEED TO UPDATE EVERYONE ON THE NEW YORK SEMINAR - WE HAVE 15 TICKETS LEFT FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2009 - PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT 732-842-6825 OR EMAIL ME AT ADAM@CANYONRUNNER.COM

HERE IS SOME INFO:

New for 2009 – 15 Breakouts & 9 NEW Topics

**$10,000+ DOOR PRIZES-FREE BREAKFAST-FREE BEER!!**

Basic & Advanced Breakout Sessions – 9 New Topics not covered the last two years

2009 ALL NEW BREAKOUT TOPICS
1) Bluefin fishing on the troll or on the chunk - from Schoolies to Giants!
2) The End Game – Learn Advanced Leadering, Gaffing & Harpoon Techniques for Big Fish
3) Offshore Sharking Techniques - Canyon Runner Team Penn/Berkley/Sevenstrand
4) Water Temp Analysis – Advanced Courses for prior Attendees - Capt. Len Belcaro
5) Learn Advanced Bait Rigging for Marlin - Circle Hook/Split Bills/Mullets/Dredges
6) Learn Advanced Jigging Techniques for Tuna

2009 RETURNING BREAKOUT TOPICS
7) Small Boat/Big Game Fishing - Canyon Runner Team Regulator
8) Effective Use of Your Electronics to Find Fish – Canyon Runner Team Northstar
9) Water Temp Analysis – Basic Courses for First Time Attendees - Capt. Len Belcaro
10) Learn How to Rig Ballyhoo Pin-Rigs for Tuna
11) Learn How to Rig all your Chunking Gear like a Professional Mate
12) Learn Everything You’ll Ever Need to Know about Swordfishing
13) Learn How to Rig Spreader Bars and all your Offshore Lures
14) Reel Maintenance and Repair – Penn Reel Technicians - 15-minute Demonstrations
15) Spectra/Top-Shot Techniques – Basil Pappas – BHP Tackle - 15-Minute Demonstrations

We’ll have over $10,000+ in door prizes at each Seminar including two grand prizes – a $2,000 gift certificate towards Canyon Runner Outfitters tackle and 2 days of giant tuna fishing on the Canyon Runner. Additional door prizes include Penn rods and reels, Berkley line, Pelagic Gear, Sevenstrand tackle, Offshore Innovations, Pana Pesca Baits, Iridium SAT Phones, Hydro Glow Lights, equipment donated by the RFA, CGI Finance, BHP Tackle, J&B Tackle, Fisherman Supply, Deep Sea Outfitters, The Big Game Fishing Journal/Offshore Satellite Services, Northstar and Regulator.

We will also have a FREE continental breakfast and FREE snacks and coffee throughout the day - not to mention FREE BEER!

The 2009 Seminars the Huntington Hilton in Long Island, NY - February 28 ($110/person), and the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT - April 4 ($110/person).



Here are some nice warm pictures that I hope brighten your day on this dreary February afternoon.

[Capt Josh]

Another chitty day in paradise eh amigo!

[Canyon Runner]

Not as good as when I come to PV or Panama with you and you "crew" for the UjEMA Jam! I'm in! Let's talk when you have a chance.

Here are some fishy pictures: