Martin & Sailfish

[El Gato]

A friend, an avid fisherman, wanted to know about the fishing in our area - what types, how good it is, if there are marlin and/or sailfish. Any information that could be provided is very much appreciated. I figured this group would know a heck of a lot more then if I went googling for information. Thank you all in advance.

 

[El Gato]

I meant Marlin - I really should put my reading glasses on.

 

[moore_rb]

Marlin.... rare, but occasional. I recall that Rick Hammer had one grab a bait he was dropping last year.

Sailfish are an interesting story- according to Bill Valentine's book, the Cholla Bay Sportsman's club was actually originally founded primarily as a Sailfish and Dorado fishing club- and even today, you still see several pictures per year posted in JJ's of lucky sailfish catches from the local waters.

Slow trolling a 12 inch mullet behind the boat seemed to be the most common sailfish technique back in the day.

 

[Terry C]

I don't know Martin :veg:

 

[moore_rb]

I don't know Martin :veg:

Hah- I opened this thread expecting to see a picture of Martin posing next to his sailfish...

 

[El Gato]

Hah- I opened this thread expecting to see a picture of Martin posing next to his sailfish...

What can I say - I'm a terrible speller, typist, editor and an even worst squinter when I don't have my reading glasses on.

 

[dmcauley]

Tell your friend to read our fishing forum. Go back to a couple of years ago to present and he should know all he needs to.

 

[jerry]

Martin and Sail Fish....sounds like a comedy team!

What can I say - I'm a terrible speller, typist, editor and an even worst squinter when I don't have my reading glasses on.