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John Dough (Nauti_buoy)
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Registered: 6-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 12, 2006 - 5:14 pm: | |
Been hitting the south -Achang area just north (outside) of the preserve. Water murky and a bit rough from the SW swell. Went out Wednesday freediving with a couple Malesso boys...only got about 6 fish -3 guili and 2 tats before we called the dive. Swell picked up and pounded us all the way home...Thanks for breakin out the new Maritime Skiff P.R.!!! Sure is a sweet riding fish catching machine! |
John Dough (Nauti_buoy)
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Registered: 6-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 - 2:10 pm: | |
Hey all you kaduku fishermen! The water is laying down for the summer! This week we were catching yellowfins on blind strikes (no birds around) in the "Bay of Plenty" outside Cocos. Early morning bite (b4 6am) and the early evening bite (5-8pm) seem the most productive. Mostly footballs in the 5 to 15lb range. Big stuff around too. Something big -nearly spooled us before it broke off -judging from the angle and the run it was a big yellowfin. Big wahoo also around but not so many.
Been spearfishing Saipan lately -awesome around the Marine Beach-Kagman area! Fish not scared and fatally curious! Trolling in front of Tinian (leewards side) is also producing big yellowfin and marlin strikes. About 3 weeks ago we broke an outrigger (clip didn't release) on a strike from a marlin...
Right on Tony for posting about the Saipan Derby! This is definitely one of the best run derbys out here! The banquet is always a blast! For all the guys just starting to fish out here -I'd strongly recommend participating in the derby. No better way to make friends and learn what puts fish in the cooler out here. Even if you don't compete, flying up to Saipan for that weekend (don't forget the banquet on Monday) is worthwhile. Make your hotel rsv early -it gets crowded. |
tcdeepsea (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - 8:38 pm: | |
Just a short note to let all you fishermen out there know that the 22nd Annual Saipan Fishing Tournament is rapidly approaching. Get your boats, crew and gear ready and head up to Saipan. The two day tournament will be held July 1st and 2nd 2006. Banquet will be on the 3rd, locale TBA. Hope to see you guys up there.
If you have any questions email to tcdeepsea@yahoo.com
Tony |
No ka oi (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 1 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 3:19 pm: | |
Great advice Nauti Buoy! All the haoles coming out here wanna fill up da cooler -and no pay their dues like the locals! |
FISH4LIFE (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 3:55 am: | |
NAUTI BOUY,
HEY BRO IVE BEEN ON THE ISLAND FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW AND I ALWAYS HAD A PASSION FOR FISHING. I BOUGHT A BOAT ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. IVE ONLY BEEN OUT ABOUT A DOZEN TIMES. ONE DAY I HOOKED UP PRETTY WELL WITH SOME MAHI AROUND AGAT FAD. WELL I WAS WONDERING IF I COULD COME OUT WITH YOU ONE DAY TO LEARN SOME TIPS. IM DOWN FOR GAS ICE WHATEVER. AND I DON'T GET SEA SICK AND I DON'T EVEN CARE IF WE DON'T HOOK UP. THANKS
DAN |
Nauti Buoy (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 2 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - 2:02 pm: | |
Hafa Adai and Welcome to Guam! Just thought i'd post the reply to Smitty's great question and hope it helps others new to the island:
Hi Smitty,
Best advice i could give you to meeting guys to go out fishing with is:
1. Join the Guam Fisherman's Co-op. Don't be put off by the "locals only" attitude that some of the guys have -and Manny (manager) has a heart of gold underneath that brash personality of his...
2. I predict that most of the serious local fishermen are like me...fanatics about our sport...this means we chase fish HARD! -and have little time for newbies who don't know what they're doing, people who can't stay out for 12+ hours, or those that get seasick (we don't turn back). These are just a few of the concerns I'd have to alleviate before I'll take a stranger out on my boats for an offshore trip...So the question becomes -"how experienced are you?"
3. Learn shore techniques first (if you have no boat). I started with fishing from the shore and learning the techniques they use at boat basin (agana), Piti Bomb Holes, and Merizo Pier. All great places to catch fish (night time is better than day) if you have no boat. -Also read alot -Hawaii Fishing News at Kmart is a good source of info -also the books available inside that mag are invaluable.
4. Learn the Chamorro names for fish -it'll "localize" you. (Dept. of Agriculture -Fish and Wildlife Division has great posters!)
5. Offer to cover GAS, ICE, and Food! This is an expensive sport! My expenses for a trip are $60 Gas, $15 Ice, and food & bait varies.... To some fishermen this is more important than a person's experience -just so they can get out on the water. Find these types and you'll always have a boat to go out on... (and be sure your food has meat and rice in it).
Good luck!
>From: "Smith Ralph W II SrA 36 LRS/LGRFIR" <ralph.smith@andersen.af.mil>
>To: "John Dough" <ere420@hotmail.com>
>Subject: RE: fishing
>Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:33:26 +1000
>
>Thanks for writing back. I was wondering if you ever take anyone out
>with you. I know that you don't do charters but I didn't know if you
>would take 1 person out with you or not. Where would be the best place
>to meet locals. I would love learn the basics of deep sea fishing. If
>you wouldn't mind taking someone out sometime and teaching the basics
>let me know. Thanks for your time, Smith |
Ralph W. Smith (Smittysaf)
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Registered: 10-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 23, 2005 - 10:16 pm: | |
Hey everyone. I am a new person to Guam and just thought I would say hi to everyone. I plan on fishing quite a bit while I am here but the charters get pretty expensive. I was wondering if anyone on the island would take a person out with them. I would be willing to help out with gas and other expenses that are involved. If anyone would be willing, just let me know. Thanks for your time and good fishing to you. |
Nauti Buoy (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 23, 2005 - 6:30 pm: | |
Saturday (10-22-05) went out of Merizo and chased the tuna schools north to the Facpi Buoy then trolled back to Umatac Buoy and the Cocos tip -no hits. Was so calm and flat (and HOT!!!) we went up and down (bottom fishing) and filled up with big red and brown gadao...some lililok, tarakito, uku and lehi also -but only in the 2-3lb range.
The Kiko-Ana picked up a yellowfin and 3 mahi out of a school at the mouth of Apra on Friday. Also hear of guys picking up wahoo between Ritidian and Pati point the previous weekend.
Nice enough to deep drop right now (won't last) -so get your electric reels and onaga rigs ready Lance!
Tight lines! |
Joe Allen (Allenhawk)
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Registered: 10-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, October 22, 2005 - 6:34 pm: | |
Quate for the day: As long as I have fishing line I have a life line. I want to take my wife fishing but she don't want to go out on a boat. JAWS and all. LOL So where is the best place to catch some big fish from shore or wadding out? |
Joe Allen (Allenhawk)
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Registered: 10-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, October 22, 2005 - 6:13 pm: | |
Hey guys and gals,
I am new to Guam and seriously looking to do a lot of fishing. I was wondering what someones chances are to just go to the marina and maybe hook up with someone to fish with. We fish in Charleston and we have a large group of boats and usually will take some straglers aboard. Looking for a ride can someone help me? |
Nauti Buoy (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 17, 2005 - 5:48 pm: | |
Sunday 10/16/05 went out of Agana at 9am (late start) for a change of scenery. Headed north chasing a school of bonita at 2 Lovers...pulled one good size katsu out of the school by throwing a 2 inch jig into the middle of the boil. That was it all day! Buddy (Shawn Cabiles) went out same time and got mixed bag of a dozen wahoo/mahi (6each). We even cruised by the Adelupe FAD w/ no bites. -Still did one fish better than Frank Alig on Friday! (Sorry, had to give you sh*t about being skunked!)
Tight lines! |
Nauti Buoy (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 1 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 6:21 pm: | |
Went out of Merizo last Sunday afternoon (9-17-05). 20 to 30 #ers feeding all around the boat at the edge of the boil. Trolling/ casting the edges of the school produced big hookups -multiple times! Unfortunately we broke off all the yellow and only boated bonita! Had a sailfish that hit a Spro jig (bye bye jig)! Even lost my fav lure (big hydro mag) when we had a 3-way cross on a multiple hookup. Sigh...just one of those days...
Head finally done peeling -don't forget the sunscreen when freediving!
Bigger wahoo around right now 20-40lb range -the little guys should be in around the end of Sept. Also hearing the small mahi's are at the buoys 5-10lb range. This weekend the moon should be about right for nightfishing for atuli (Oct 1 better)-which we know are in because they're catching them right now (net) in Talafofo bay.
Good luck and tight lines. |
Nauti Buoy (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 1 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, September 12, 2005 - 11:29 pm: | |
The fishing is good!!! Saturday and Sunday (Sept 10 & 11) were so good I took Monday off too! Saturday was a late run; started around 3pm. Didn't find the tuna schools in the usual places at the Cocos tip, so we trolled the ledge for wahoo and got 2 strikes. Both got off. When it got dark we put the light sticks on and got slammed by a doggie, 5 baracuda and one big horse-eye jack (abt 20lbs.).
Sunday was 2 freedives -3 hours each. Magundas point had plenty parrot fish in the 4-6 lb range. Someone's been hitting these fish alot...quite a few with "notches" in them from spears. Guili and tataga are a bit shy -but if you stalk them with ambush techniques -you should score. Watch out for the little whitetips(3-4 footers) -they'll hastle you if you have a wounded fish on your stringer -give 'em (da fish) a little brain poke with your knife or spearpoint to be sure. The 2nd dive was also 3hours...had to give up when i couldn't get rubbers all the way cocked on my gun due to fatigue...just addicted to chasing these big fish!
Monday was supposed to be an "easy day"...not going to fish as hard due to full freezers and sore muscles from the days before...but the yellowfin had other plans for us! Found the schools off of Achang and they kept us dancing around each other with the triple bangers on light spinning gear...love it when you can't do anything but hang on and watch your line vanish off your spool! Small lures and light line cast into the boils was the key -they wouldn't touch the conventional trolling stuff.
Tight lines! |
Nauti Buoy (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 1 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, September 05, 2005 - 6:03 pm: | |
Right after Typhoon Nabi passed us on Friday (9-2-05) birds were thick right outside of Boat Basin. Heard that a couple of brave souls were pulling 80# yellowfin and big otaru (bomber bonitas) out of there.
We went out on Saturday in hopes of hooking up with big ahi -but only found the kawa-kawa schools. Left 6am from our secret launch spot (one of the only other spots to launch a boat on the east side of the island-not Ylig river) and headed south to the Cocos tip...got 2 blistering wahoo strikes -but both got off after the initial run. Ended up filling up the cooler with barracuda and kawa on the dogleg side of Cocos island.
Water was BIG on saturday! We estimated one set of swells to be about 18ft in height...not rough or choppy -just big! As long as you don't launch on the west side (Boat or Agat Marina) -you shouldn't have any problems getting in or out of the channels.
I hear the Co-op has no fish...time to go you guys! Support the Guam Fishermen's Co-op!!! |
Nauti Buoy (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 1 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2005 - 5:16 pm: | |
Summer Ahi run hit last weekend (July 2-3)...boated one 91# yellowfin while in a school of dolphins were the Umatac Buoy used to be. The yellow hit on a medium Mac head (hope you guys stocked up at the Dejima closing sale!) with green/gold outside, chartreuse green/yellow inside run long shotgun position. 20 min later the fish was in the boat and the school long gone. |
Nauti Buoy (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 3 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, November 03, 2003 - 8:41 pm: | |
Mahi run is here! Sunday morning (11-02-03) caught 51 mahi off Agat buoy between 7 to 11am. |
Capt. Ross Christensen
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Votes: 4 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, June 23, 2002 - 4:36 pm: | |
Subject: Guam Fishing Report
Guam is a US Territory equi-distant from the Philippines and Japan. That is to say under Tokyo and next to Manila, about 1500 statute miles from each.
I started my charter business because I love to fish, and here I have not been disappointed. There is good fishing to be had in the waters off Guam and of course, the more I learn, the better it gets. Year round it goes like this; Jan. to April - Mahi Mahi. April to Oct. - Marlin. Large Ahi in the summer. Wahoo - Nov & April. Skipjack - Year round. And those are only the pelagic species, what I mainly target. Many persons bottom fish or night fish but more on that some other day.
Guam has a well established fishing charter fleet that caters to mainly the Japanese tourist and also to the occasional local, (at two different prices of course). Mahi season is the most popular with Captains getting booked up months in advance for the fun. We for example last year, boated 34 fish in a morning on our best trip. Some are catching 50! This season we will try with fly-rods. I expect many Mahi-Mahi here should benefit from our decision to try fly fishing for them this year? (Many have already benefited from our traditional attempts.) Mahi season is now over. The Mahi-Mahi gets my vote, as the perfect gamefish. It is an Ariel exhibitionist, and a marauding bully. They remind me of a three-year-old child that has just finished his third cup of coffee and has eaten his tenth candy bar. Totally hyper, they refuse to give up. They will jump out of your hand on the way to the fish bag after being clubbed, stabbed and gaffed. I lost a thirty-five-pounder this way year before last, that made me sick for a week. I know he laughed at me as he waved goodbye, though I believe he probably did survive? Tough fish, I love to catch them. Rough water accompanies the Mahi through Guam in the winter. If you can handle 4-6 foot seas, you can probably handle fishing some of these schools?
If you come to Guam, after you disembark the aircraft, you will notice the 1160 Lb. stuffed Pacific Blue Marlin in the airport baggage-claim area! Proof of the World record held here by Mr. Gregory Perez, a lucky local, some years back. The record has since been broken, but did stand here for some time. I took Gregory's grandson out hoping to bring it back. We did not. Big fish swim these water's bordering the Philippine sea! What stripped my reel last time? No one knows? Line went out straight, so probably a big Marlin? I like to troll live tuna for these fish. Not many do this here. When the Marlin show up in the summer, even the weekend warrior catches. We switch to lures. Watch out, no two act the same! They come to the pattern year round, unexpectedly. With 30 and 50 class Penn Reels usually, larger fish are a problem. We dig the 80's out in the summer anticipating these animals. But it is hard to anticipate the antics of Marlin, part of the mystic.
When you tire of Mahi, and Marlin; twice a year the Wahoo show up! I feel sorry for the smaller fish. The striped-tiger-bullets surely decimate the smaller schools. They tear up the lures in the pattern. Once one attacks, no line is safe in the water. You can have one jet skirted and the rest only head and hook, and they will methodically pick off each bait, until you have five of the little rockets attached to your boat. Watch the TEETH!!! People are warned, but each year someone forgets. I can tell the fishermen here on Guam instantly while walking down the street. Scars, usually on the knee, sometime on the ankle. Dead fish can also cause terrible injuries, if you brush into these serrated little razor blades they own. Someone should market a knife called the "Ono"? My favorite fish to Eat.
When I take out beginners, and the Skipjack are around, that is what I target. Easy to find, follow the birds. Easy to catch. "Which (screamin) rod do I grab", is the commonest question? Good fighter? I have thought "Marlin" when I saw the hit and felt the first run. No, it is the Bonita to save the fishing day. Never get skunked when they are round. When targeting them, 120 Lbs a day is average for my boat. Multiple strikes the norm. Have brought in four, never all five (my normal complement of rods). This is my goal this year for the Skipjack. Sharks, crossed-lines, beginners, tightened drags, even hungry Marlin all conspire against me, I will bring in five at once, maybe??? Caught for Bait in Kona, caught for canning by the long-liners and purse seine's, even caught for pet food, I catch them for the fun of it. Never a dull day with Bonita around. Tasty if eaten the first day. Seared lightly in a hot oil fire after covered with sugar, salt and pepper. Red on the inside, dipped in Soyu and Wasabi. Yum!
Word gets out when the large Yellowfin Tuna schools come through. Fish in the 50 to 150Lb. class are considered large here. For three days or so they will move from South to North. Day boats being able to reach these fish, first reports coming from Galvez and Santa Rosa Banks 30 Miles South. Ending up at Rota Banks 12 Miles to the North. I cannot seem to land one over 30 Lbs. I have seen plenty, some even on my fishing pole. Usually when a line takes off straight down, and never stops I think "Ahi". Then I think, "I will need a new lure on that line soon". Can't catch every fish, right? Ahi stump me more then even Marlin here. Does anyone have a magic Ahi lure? Sometimes I think dynamite, I get so frustrated. But I can't find any here they will sell to fisherman. Most dynamite-stores here, won't even let Ahi fisherman to look inside, terrible discrimination I believe.
Guam is set up to cater to the tourist. There are many historical World War Two sites, many nice beaches, good shopping, friendly locals. Lot's of golfing, diving, hiking and water sports. "Hafa Adai" as the locals say. Come and enjoy we have, lots to offer on our two hundred square miles of land, and two hundred billion gallons of water! |
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