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apd448 · Pony Mullet Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Posts: 78 Location: Alice

Late report but here it is, drove to SPI for a charter trip (1-11-14 to 1-12-14 ) aboard the Salt Walker, The capatin was Micheal Walker. There was five people on this charter for 36 Hrs. to Perdido for yellowfin tuna and whatever else would bite. We left the dock around 5:30 and trolled on the way out. I made it to the rod and reel first when the drag started scraming. First fish of the trip would be a Blue Marlin, captain estimated it at 7ft around #150. My first Blue Marlin ever and what a fight.

We continued to the rig and saw what I was told was a HumpbackWhale.

We made it to the rig arond 8:00ish and things were slow at first. Captain Walker was working hard to find the tuna and then BAM I caught the first Yellowfin of the night, we would have douple hook ups several times. By 3:00ish in the morning we had our limit of 15 Yellowfin Tuna.There were several Blackfin tunas caught, to estimate I would guess 30 plus. We headed back and on the way the Captain spotted a pallet and we caught four Dorado ( Mahi-mahi ) and one Wahoo. Phil (not in pic) caught a White Marlin

Made it back to the dock by 6:30 and was glad to stand on land to be able to hold food and water down. The captain and his crew were excellence!! This was my first charter and I have to say I would recommend this Captain to everyone. All that went had a great time. Here are a few more pics.

my largest tuna of the night

Chef Lefty · Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 7:52 pm Post subject:

Very well done! What was the air temp. at return? Y'all look warm. Very Happy

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NaplesJohn · Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 8:19 pm Post subject:

Cool report. Love the fun at Perdido. What were the yft caught on...plugs, jigs, chunk?

deputydawg · Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 8:22 pm Post subject:

Wow what a trip!!! One day I'm going to do something like that. Thanks for sharing your adventure!

apd448 · Pony Mullet Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Posts: 78 Location: Alice

apd448 · Pony Mullet Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Posts: 78 Location: Alice

redfin21 · Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:17 pm Post subject:

That looks like a trip that would definitely test your arm strength. Anyone mind posting what a trip like that would cost? Maybe I can convince my wife to do something like that as an anniversary gift next year? Wink

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whipster · Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 6:36 am Post subject:

Nice report, thanks!

Baffinboy · Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 7:19 am Post subject:

How much was it ? Do you have to have 5 people to go or can you just book a spot ?
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Baffinboy · Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 7:20 am Post subject:

How much was it ? Do you have to have 5 people to go or can you just book a spot ?
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But you ain't got no legs Lt. Dan, I know that

apd448 · Pony Mullet Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Posts: 78 Location: Alice

Tyler · Site Admin Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 12865

Looks like Mako Mark went too!
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TitanUp · Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 12:17 am Post subject:

Nice report. Those fish are beautiful an it looks like you had a blast!

Jetty Bandit · Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 12:43 am Post subject:

That's a trip you won't be forgetting anytime soon!!!!
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shallowsport · Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 5:34 am Post subject:

Doesn't sound like sleeping was on the agenda for 36 hrs. When the fishing is that good I don't imagine anyone got sleepy until the boat docked. Enjoyed the report...Thanks