Sweet Harmony 6-17 (w/ pics)

We (Jim, Keene, Tommy and Derek) departed The Bristol at about 3:45 with our Roffs report in hand. It directed us towards Edisto Banks and the a troll line to the Little Ammo Dump. The ride out was bumpy and a little wet.

We had lines in the water around 6:45. Almost immediately, we had two hard knock downs which we fought for a minute or two before they broke off. We were able to get the skunk out of the boat for the day with a smallish barracuda. We then went three hours with so much as weed on a line. During that time, we did not see ONE other boat. We were cussing the Roffs while hearing others on 68 starting to catch fish. ARound 12:00, we had a BIG knock down. We gave Keene the rod and he brought home what turned out to be the biggest Wahoo we had ever seen! We have no idea of the weight but suspect it was 85-90 pounds. It was over 5’ long. I will post the picture.

At that point we were happy enough to call it a day. We then started troll in the direction of home. At about 1:00, we had a massive knock down. In no time it brought the reel down to the backing…we tuned around to start towards the fish at 6 or 7 knots. After a three hour fright, Derek had an 200-250 pound blue marlin at the boat. We do not have a fighting chair or a harness. This was pure stand up fishing!

So, while we were not much for quantity we made up with quality. It was the first big Wahoo and the first bill fish for both the boat and for a couple people on the boat.

It was a great day as we tied up back at the marina at 6:30. Thanks to everyone for a great day. Special thanks to Keene for setting the strategy and running all of the lines.

Sweet Harmony
Sailfish 2660 WAC Twin Yamaha F-150

I would be happy to post some pictures…if I only knew how…will someone let me know where to find the instructions…or provide instructions…
Thanks Jim Walker

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www.eastcooperfishingclub.net

Nice fish .That’ll make you want to go back:wink:

Prowler 306
Yamaha F225’S

The start of the fight with Marlin…

2.5 hours and counting…

You’ll won the first annual Bristol Fathers Day tourney with that big boy. good work

Dang dat a big hoo. Nice job on the blue.

Mark
Mako 262
You ain’t got no legs Lt. Dan

Thanks! It was a great day.

Where can I get a hat like that? Straw Market???:smiley:

nice catch and even better hat

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Originally posted by solo464646

nice catch and even better hat


Is that a hat or a trash can?

Prowler 306
Yamaha F225’S

sweet marlin pic.

Wow! Nice Wahoo!! Good job Guys!

~Offshore is where I will always belong~

Great Wahoo Keene!!!

Congrats to GiddyupCHS. That is one trip of a life time. It don’t get no better than that. AWESOME:sunglasses:

268 CC KeyWest F150 Yamahas Hook-N-Up

Congratulations. Beautiful fish!

2005 236 Sailfish
225 Yamaha 4-stroke

These guys kept me Hydrated, all I wanted was a beer…

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Originally posted by Mr. PalmHat

These guys kept me Hydrated, all I wanted was a beer…


LOL how was that left forearm feeling after those 2.5 hours? Way to go on a nice day!

2006 16ft actioncraft flats 115 etec

The best word to describe my arms after the fight: gelatinous.