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Posted on Apr 18, 2012 in By the Way
Oopsie Daisy
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By Dave Ferrell
I recently returned from our second Marlin University trip to the always amazing Tropic Star Lodge. I get to travel to some pretty neat spots, but few can compare to the natural beauty and prolific waters found off Piñas Bay, Panama. But, as with all fishing holes, sometimes the fish just aren't biting - or at least the ones you're looking to catch aren't. Such was the case on this past trip to the lodge. A red tide had moved in, and the billfish were nowhere to be found. I saw a free-jumping striped marlin the first day, but didn't see another one until three days later. Read More
Posted on Apr 3, 2012 in By the Way
Spring Break on Long Key
By Dave Ferrell
Marlin
After taking the family down to Cheeca Lodge in Islamorada for Spring Break last year, I didn’t think it would be possible to find a place that could compare...fortunately I didn’t have to look far. Read More
Posted on Mar 21, 2012 in By the Way
Slow Fishing at Tropic Star Lodge
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By Dave Ferrell
Marlin
Although Tropic Star Lodge is one of my favorite places in all the world, it too can sometimes suffer from a slow period. For the last three days our Marlin U students and instructors have pulled live baits, lures and dead baits looking for a marlin bite. We have three boats fishing and up until today, we haven't seen a marlin in any our spreads. The red tide followed me down from Costa Rica and the green cold water has been devoid of any signs of marlin. Read More
Posted on Mar 7, 2012 in By the Way
Fishing with a Big Fan!
By Dave Ferrell
Marlin
Just returned from the beautiful Crocodile Bay Lodge after fishing with the winners of the Marlin's Biggest Fan contest, Mike Lawrence and Claudia Cooper from Seattle, Washington. Really super people, which was a great relief because you never know who's going to win one of this things! We had a terrific time together and got into the fish a little bit. The first day started out pretty slow, but the bite turned on at about 2:30 and we caught three sails out of about 8 bites. Read More
Posted on Feb 22, 2012 in By the Way
Boat Show Wrap-Up
By Dave Ferrell
I just returned from the always-exciting Miami International Boat Show (my 19th in a row) and, as usual, I had a pretty wonderful time catching up with old friends and checking out new products heading into the marketplace. The show got off to a good start at a Hatteras media party Wednesday night where the always stalwart company unveiled a new GT63 EFB enclosed flybridge model that does 40 knots. And she doesn't look like a wedding cake.            Read More
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