“Our good Friends Bud & Marylin were the stars today,” noted Intrepid skipper Kevin Osborne in Panama March 12. “Marylin, who has caught many Tuna over 200 pounds, and one over 300 here on the Intrepid wanted to catch a Marlin, something she had never done. In the afternoon Capt. Luis on the Star VIII took them out to look again, as they had spent all the day before trying with no luck. Very near the big boat they put out some jigs and a Big Blue came up chasing very aggressively, Luis slid back a live Caballito and the Marlin ate it instantly, the show was on!

"This fish really gave us all a great show, jumping close enough for the whole battle to be witnessed from the big boat. After an hour and a half they had the Marlin at leader, a very nice 400-pounder with great color, was then released and swam away very strong. What a great job Capt. Luis did with his boat and the experience of fighting giants like this really showed. Inshore, we had a fun day catching Grouper, Bluefin Trevally, snappers, and some very colorful exotics. The Tuna were out there once again, but still reluctant to bite. When they decide to bite it will be fun, as there were multiple schools showing up today.”



Yellowtail Derby

(Press Release) Spring time approaches: It is Derby Time again! Time for the Spring Yellowtail Bite and the kick off of the Fish'n Season!

The 4th Annual Yellowtail Derby has again extended the number of days fishing to 36.
Derby dates: May 5 to June 10

Entry Discount Dates: Now until April 15, $40 for IGFA Members plus a Free Tee shirt non-IGFA members $60 plus a Free Tee shirt (If you sign up as an IGFA member by May 3, $20 will be refunded)

May 3 - Pre-Party at the Bali Hai Restaurant 6 to 8pm with Speakers
May 5 - First Day of Fishing with prizes for largest fish caught
June 10 - Awards at Bali Hai starting at 2 pm, featuring the Winner being weighed in to receive his weight in Ballast Point Pale Ale.

If you signed up at the last Awards in May 2011, you will receive a free tee as well.
Contact: John Campbell
Campbell Pacific
Yellowtail Derby
Yachtfinders/Windseekers
3960 W. Point Loma Blvd, Ste. H 347
San Diego, CA 92110
johnc@yachtfinders.biz
johncinsd@gmail.com
johncinsd@roadrunner.com
SKYPE: campbell.pacific
cell: 619-991-5480