Fished 277 and almost down to the 209 on Monday. Plenty of patties holding bait. No yellowtail or Dorado or marlin. Did find 70.8 degree water and plenty of whales etc. The El Nino has not brought them up here yet. But sometimes you do the Exploratory trip anyhow. How else do you get on the trophy that says First!
Not often that I get to go deep sea fishing with my wife, Trish, along for the whole ride. Trish's sister, Karen, was down from Idaho and brought her fishing boyfriend, Vern, along. He was a knowledgeable Southern California boater that was as eager to fish as I am. Karen too was hot to find some of the right kind of fish. 5th person was my son Ryan who did a great job as my paid Gilligan for the trip. Ryan was spot on with deck hand chores and mooring and Dinghy and tending to business for the trip.
Now I have to hand it to Ryan... He was a great Gillie. Good company. And together we had a good trip. Thomas was up at a YMCA camp for the week. Unfortunately Thomas had to come home early. He got a bug of some kind. The poor guy. Now he is home and plugged into a video game. Hard to have sympathy for that.
"Fish Wish Granted" in that we had good company and really nice outing. Life is good.
Keith <"><
Words for Today...
"gillie" – noun Scotish origin:
a. a hunting or fishing guide.
b. a male attendant or personal servant to a Highland chieftain.
Boaters example: "The name Gilligan was made famous in the TV Show of Gilligan's Island as the captain of the ill fated USS Minnow was Scottish supposedly. "
"fug" - noun
a. Stale, humid, and stuffy atmosphere, as in a crowded, poorly ventilated room. ETYMOLOGY: Of uncertain origin, perhaps from fogo (stench).
Boaters example: "In order to avoid a fug one must wedge open the cabins hatch with a shoe before going to sleep."
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