Day 8 of 15 - Galapagos Islands - Marlin Heartbreak
They are very few places in the world where you can actually miss a slam in a single day of fishing. The Galapagos Islands is one of them. Paul Stevens was fishing solo today and…
Day 7 of 15 - Galapagos Islands - Jack Attack
Once again fishing in the Galapagos Islands has surprised me just as I knew it would. Paul, Alan, and Daniel decided to skip marlin fishing and we visited a spot where two days earlier we slayed…
NY Saltwater License Repeal Bills Expected
The Good News Never Stops February 28, 2011 – New York State Sen. Lee M. Zeldin announced that there are plans to repeal the state’s very controversial saltwater fishing license fee. The Senator even spoke…
Spring Striped Bass Fishing - Tips, Techniques, and Tackle
Spring striped bass fishing is a sure cure for cabin fever! However, the water is typically cold and the stripers can be a bit sluggish. Selecting the correct tackle can make the difference between curing…
Day 5 of 15 - Galapagos Islands - Back on Track
The weather has changed and the fishing turned back on again. My crew of Paul Michele, Shaun Ruge, and Mike “007” Pelligra went to a spot I had never fished before and we had an…
Day 4 of 15 - Galapagos Islands- At Least We Ate Well
The ridiculously calm conditions finally gave way to a weather change we pretty much shutdown the fishing for a day. Five boats went out to the bank and only Pete Santini’s boat hooked anything (typical)….
Day 3 of 15 - Galapagos Islands - Tuna and Marlin
Incredibly calm today. Not even a hint of breeze. Santini and his crew (Paul, Shaun, and Mike) headed out for marlin and had a decent day with two big striped marlin, 14 attacks, and 18…
Day 2 of 15 - Galapagos Islands - Tuna and Wahoo
Despite the solid marlin bite, both of today’s groups elected to target yellowfin tuna, wahoo, and also to spend some time jigging for pargo, African pompano, and some of the many other hard fighting species…
Day 1 of 15 - Galapagos Fishing - Wow!
There was only one word to describe the fishing today; very simply “wow”! There are not enough exclamation marks to do the day justice. I long ago lost count of how many days I have…
We Have Arrived – Galapagos 2011
After a thankfully uneventful flight (with one connection), I arrived in San Cristobal, Ecuador along with Paul Michele, Brian Stensland and their respective crews. We were met at the airport by Pete Santini and his…
At the Gate - Galapagos 2011
After a very long two days working in final preparations for this trip, I have finally made it to the airport (JFK) and am catching my breathe with an adult beverage and some wings at…
Final Preparations - Galapagos 2011
I am finding that packing for a 15 day trip for fishing and filming in the Galapagos Islands and getting my life in order so I can leave is incredibly difficult. I have set up…
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