STILL THE ONE
September 28th, 2010Today is our 40th wedding anniversary……much love to my Latvian princess Inti
The family in Florida in 1985
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Capt. Tom Henry
September 12th, 2010Just heard of the tragic death of Tom in a boating accident in Florida.He was an old,dear friend with whom I’ve spent many learning hours offshore on his WATERDOG.We fished the Big Rock together for years. Once at the WMO my boat was disabled with 2 fishing days to go.Tom heard of my problem,showed up at my slip at Sunset and worked till 2 AM to get me seaworthy and back in the hunt.One of our sports real gentleman he will be missed by all……..
MONTANA
September 12th, 2010Love and thanks to the Banta family for an awesome trip.
White Marlin Madness
September 1st, 2010It went off on Monday,70 miles off at the triple 000’s.8 boats out of Sunset,OCMD released over 200 Marlin.Previous Maryland daily release record of 27 fish was bested by 4 boats with the super pro’s on Billfisher accounting for 57.Late Aug/early Sept. in front of a major blow (read Earl) has historically been the Tell.It’s a hopeful sign for the viability of the resource. Banko Hannibal Panama trips are filling up fast with Jan and Feb full.Still some available spots in March……See Feb 2010 posts
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livin’ the dream
August 10th, 2010See comments TROPIC THUNDER for WMO report…..Congrats to the OC hardcore team…..Our old Fishing buddy Capt Tim Hake has developed into a total Pro…..If you can get down to OC over the next month and want to fish the deep blue for Whites,he’s the man to put you on ’em……Beto reports fair sails 6/8 off the beach (dozen shots a day)…..Marlin still 40 off but moving in with the blue water every day….By next month Guatemala will explode…..Trips scheduled for middle Sept.and second week Oct on Thumper……Join us for outstanding standup and fly…….Will return Golfito Dec. for the Marlin bite………
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On August 12th Tim Hake said:
another banner day in the deep 10 more releases today 1st dayof the poorgirls and was told 10 whites in 1 day was a new tournament record WOW what a summer so far give me a call sometime Harry and hope all is well with you and yours miss you guys
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On August 30th Tim Hake said:
Fin-ness still at it manage to hold onto 3rd place tuna and 1st place blue marlin points in the ma 500
TROPIC THUNDER
July 20th, 2010Rough night offshore for the run to Pez Vela Marina Guatemala….Wind to near Gale force and blinding lightning to close for hours……Arrived shaken and stirred…..Fishing report up next
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On August 10th John Green said:
A quick note for all the hardcores, just finished up the White Marlin Open..255 boats fished and Tim Hake’s boat the Fin Ness finished #1.Didn’t catch the money fish, but we did smoke the fleet with 10 white marlin on the 1st day. Finished up with 6 marlin on tues. and 2 marlin on wed. 18 total white marlin in 3 days-Tim and Bill Pino finished as top ten anglers, received nice trophy and rings. Entire team gets automatic invite to IGFA World Billfish Championship in Cabo. Harry has fished this several times, a real blast.
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On August 10th Tim Hake said:
way to go guys what a great week harry you would have been proud of the PA NAVY we smoked em
perfect storm
May 28th, 2010Tropical cyclone Agatha is churning 100 miles offshore ElSal/ Guatemala for the 4th day.Huge surf and flooding has turned the lodge into an Island.Navy has closed the inlet.Pacaya volcano has been erupting 80 miles from here.Airport is closed…Rain from storm is turning the ash to cement.Inta and I are having a great time with John and Louise Carey from Lewis,Del..We’re taking it out on the snook.
the Latvian sisters
May 27th, 2010Inta’s sister Selga’s daughter graduated with honors last weekend in San Diego.Next on to Amsterdam for her Masters…..we had big family fun.Inta and I are now in ElSal.It’s a little wierd looking from the dock and seeing 5 volcano’s around you. Getting Thumper ready for a run this weekend to Guatemala…..Look out fish….here we come
coon swamp
April 18th, 2010warning….warning….limit exposure to 72 hours or you run the risk of going feral.Symptoms include talking funny,excessive desire to kill shit and eat it,and man cave envy.Text to Admin. Ass’t…….Hold all business related messages till 12:30 for the next 45 days.Other symptoms are abnormaly low blood pressure except when talking to thunder chickens or you find yourself standing in the middle of the deep woods at first light pretending to be an owl. And squirrel is called Brunswick stew.Many thanks to Tommy,Bobby,Mitch and cousin Jimmy for the warm southern hospitality.See you next on the billfish grounds.Donny and Harry
The Man Cave!!
bobby with harry's turkey that he shot
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On April 21st DON NOLT said:
Wow! What a trip. These boys know their turkey hunting. Accents in that area are so strong that the turkey yelps sound like yelp-chall. Great hospitality and new friends. How much better can it be. Can’t wait for next year.
ceviche por favor
April 18th, 2010Dan’s contribution to the food locker.Golfito March 26.Fillet and release.Thumper is in ElSal for the rest of April and then on to Guatemala…..who’s fishing?
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On April 19th Harry said:
Just heard from J.W.Bones out of Port Aransas Tex…He’s been fishing the last 2 weeks in Guatemala and say’s the blue marlin bite is off the chart…6 shot’s avg. per day.
Love it, love it, love it! You guys have been amazing for a long time. Oh, and I particularly love that the family portrait you chose to post is us as pirates! Aaaarrrgggg!