Another slow day at the bank (021708)

Written by Royal Polaris

Sunday, 17 February 2008 13:08

Hi folks; Weather was a bit blustery today with 15 to 18 knots of breeze. Fishing was a real challenge today with the highlight being a 245 pound Yellowfin tuna, caught by Paul Coelho. This was really quite a feat when your figure that Paul weighs 140 pounds, soaking wet. We boated 3 Yellowfin and 4 Wahoo for the day. We are planning to fish here until about 13:00 hours tomorrow, and if there is not improvement we will go elsewhere. The R/p crew.

Slow day at the bank (021608)

Written by Royal Polaris

Saturday, 16 February 2008 13:11

Hi everyone; Weather today was more typical of Hurricane bank. Fifteen to 18 knots of breeze and overcast most of the day. It was another slow day of fishing yet we still see enough sign to believe we could have a couple of good days of fishing. Roger Hawtree caught a 208 pound Yellowfin tuna, and Fred Reich broke the ice with a 180 pound Yellowfin tuna. Our catch for the day, 5 Yellowfin tuna and six Wahoo. We sure hope tomorrow is much better. The R/p crew. P.S. Carlee, Cameron, Tyler, and Hoagan, Dad says hi, and that he can't wait to get home. Love you all, Brandon "BeNt RoDs FoR LiFe"

Wahoo action picks up (021508)

Written by Royal Polaris

Friday, 15 February 2008 18:18

Hi folks; Our weather has finally changed to 10 to 15 knots of breeze with lots of overcast. It was another scratchy day of fishing however today we found a nice school of Wahoo at the south end of the bank, that were quite cooperative. We picked up 31 Wahoo that were in the 40 to 50 pound class that put smiles on most passengers faces. The Yellowfin tuna fishing continues to be tough. Jack Neilsen caught a 210 pound Yellowfin early in the morning and Shawna Barton followed with a 140 pound Yellowfin tuna. We had four Yellowfin over the century mark, and 5 fish 50 to 80 pounds. We still see plenty of fish around that will not bite so we will be patient and hope things soon change. Please wish us luck. The R/p crew. "BeNt RoDs FoR LiFe"

Happy Valentaines Day (021408)

Written by Royal Polaris

Thursday, 14 February 2008 13:16

Hi folks; I realize that it is quite repetitive, but weather today was quite epic. Flat calm, greasy ocean, with plenty of sunshine. it is quite rare to experience this type of weather at Hurricane bank. Fishing today was slow. We looked at big fish the entire day and watched them boil often, 30 to 40 feet from the boat. Judy Montague got the first fish of the day, weighing about 135 pounds. She donated that fish to the galley, so we will all be enjoying a blackened tuna dinner. Jeff Shepior caught a 226 pound fish on the chunk and Robert Ramirez got one at 208 pounds, also on the chunk. Kathy Rounds caught a 175 pound fish on the Sardine, right at dark. We caught 9 Yellowfin for the day and 2 Wahoo. Hopefully tomorrow the big fish well be a little more cooperative. The R/p crew. "BeNt RoDs FoR LiFe"

Yellowfin picking up (021308)

Written by Royal Polaris

Wednesday, 13 February 2008 13:39

Hi folks; Weather today was warm and the seas were flat calm. At dark the sky's were very red and beautiful. Fishing today was scratchy, however the quality was quite good. The first fish over 200 pounds caught on a sardine today won a Accurate Bose 870 reel. That fish weighed 204 pounds and was caught by Jeff Shapiro. Late in the day Roger Hawtree got a 215 pound Yellowfin tuna, also on a sardine. Our high-liner for the day was Gary Lacroix who caught 4 fish from 140 to 180 pounds. He was followed by Stas Vellonakis who had three fish from 150 to 180 pounds. Robert Ramirez also had 2 nice fish on the bait and our 2 passengers from France, Francois and Claude Mangeot, each had 2 fish. Paul Coelho got a 191 pound Yellowfin tuna, and Gwen Kosi got a 150 pound Yellowfin tuna at the end of the day. Judy Montague also had a 175 pound Yellowfin tuna. Hard luck angler for the day was Bob Pound, who lost a fish between 240 to 250, just inches away from being gaffed. We caught 19 Yellowfin from 125 to 215 pounds, 2 in the 50 pound catogory and 8 Wahoo. We saw a fair amount of fish today but there was a lack of current most of the day. We will be giving it another go tomorrow. The R/p crew. P.S. Lynda, Paul caught a big-un today, love you, and Happy Valentines day. "BeNt RoDs FoR LiFe"

At the bank (021208)

Written by Royal Polaris

Tuesday, 12 February 2008 16:16

Hello everyone; We continue to have wonderful weather as we arrived at Hurricane bank at 08:00 hours. Todays fishing was what I would call scratch fishing. It was the type of fishing where not only did you have to put your time in at the rail, but it also helped to be lucky. The ladies on the boat did quite well with Kathy Rounds getting 2 fish at about 175 pounds each. First timer and retired nurse Gwen Kosi got a fish at 145 pounds and also lost a bigger one. Another first timer on the Royal Polaris, Judy Montague got a 150 pound Yellowfin tuna. Our fisherman that came from France, two of them each caught two fish around 150 to 175 pounds. Dr. Peter Douglas got a 150 pound, and a 175 pound Yellowfin tuna. We ended the day with 26 Yellowfin tuna, and 9 Wahoo. 17 Yellowfin tuna were 140 to 210 pounds, and 9 fish were 50 to 80 pounds. Chris Stavaridis landed the 210 pound Yellowfin tuna using a squid on the kite. We are planning on getting some flyer's tonight and hoping for a good day tomorrow. The R/p crew. "BeNt RoDs FoR LiFe"

Slow day at Clarion (021108)

Written by Royal Polaris

Monday, 11 February 2008 11:57

Hi folks; Weather still sensational. Before dinner last night we finished off our raffle for the benefit of the MLPA. Jack Neilsen donated a 870 Boss 2 speed reel. Our passengers brought tickets at $20.00 each. the winner was Gary LaCroix who is looking forward to using his new reel at Hurricane Bank. We raised $1080.00 to help defend our right to fish. Fishing today was quite poor at Clarion island. We are now on our way to Hurricane bank. Please wish us luck. The R/p crew. "BeNt RoDs FoR LiFe"

Almost time (021008)

Written by Royal Polaris

Sunday, 10 February 2008 12:05

Hi Folks; Our weather continues to be quite beautiful and our 72 hour forecast is predicting more of the same. Last night we caught about 40 pieces of Squid that were a perfect size of 15 to 18 inches. The morning we did a short seminar on fishing Wahoo doing so. We do have 3 derby's going on. (1) A WFO tackle soft pack for the first Wahoo caught on Friday the 15th on the iron. (2) A boss Accurate reel worth $500.00 for the first tuna caught on bait over 150 pounds. (3) A boss Accurate reel for the first tuna caught on bait over 200 pounds. There will be many other items given away donated by WFO, Blackwater fishing line, and of course by Jack Neilsen of Accurate reels. We will arrive at Clarion at 01:30 hours, and start fishing off the island just before daybreak. The R/p crew. "BeNt RoDs FoR LiFe"

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