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Chris Van Grieken (Just_us)
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Username: Just_us
Post Number: 13
Registered: 9-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 4:14 pm: | |
Great two days of fishing for the Harris party! In all they released 4 blue marlin, and caught 6 Yellowfin tuna all 200Lbs+. After catching 5 Yellofins on 50 and 80 pound test, Mason wanted to try his luck using 30 pound test. After loosing the 1st one, he managed to land a 245lbs yellofin using 30 lbs test. Great job Mas! |
Chris Van Grieken (Just_us)
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Username: Just_us
Post Number: 10
Registered: 9-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 4:42 pm: | |
Happy new year to all! Captain Luis and his crew is getting ready for the 2004 season, and we expect it will be even better than last year. Since the beginning of the year Luis and Argenis have been getting the boat ready for the 2004 season. The big project for this off season was replacing the two sliding salon doors with two hinged doors. However, Luis and Argenis managed to take William and several of his buddies that flew into Venezuela this past weekend. In two days of fishing they raised a total of 18 white marlin, 2 sailfish. They ended up releasing 5 white marlin 1 Sailfish, and filling the box with 12 small yellow fin tunas. Even thought the waters are still a bit green, the marlin fishing has been surprisingly good, with plenty of bait in the water. We anticipate the day the water clears...because as soon as it does the fishing is going to explode, and you can expect double digit releases. Hope to see you this season !! www.gotmarlin.com |
Chris Van Grieken (Just_us)
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Username: Just_us
Post Number: 9
Registered: 9-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 4:41 am: | |
Today we raised 10 white marlin 2 sailfish and 2 blue marlin, but only managed to hook 1 sailfish and 1 white marlin. This was the 1st time fishing for marlin for the Remmer party, so lets chalk this one up as a practice day, and hope that they learned from their mistakes today. |
Chris Van Grieken (Just_us)
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Username: Just_us
Post Number: 8
Registered: 9-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2003 - 6:43 pm: | |
Today we raised 6 white marlin and 1 blue marlin releasing 1 white marlin and 1 blue marlin. We did not see the sailfish in order to complete the grand slam. The fishing has been slow for Venezuelan standards, this past week we have been raising an average of 6 billfish a day, and releasing an average of 2 billfish a day. As we all know this would be great numbers for anywhere else in the world. www.gotmarlin.com |
Chris Van Grieken (Just_us)
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Username: Just_us
Post Number: 7
Registered: 9-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2003 - 4:47 am: | |
Just as expected the blue maelin are showing up in larger numbers, and the fishing continues to be great in Venezuela. Yesterday the Just Us released 1 white marlin and 1 blue marlin, but did see many more fish. www.gotmarlin.com |
Chris Van Grieken (Just_us)
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Username: Just_us
Post Number: 6
Registered: 9-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 13, 2003 - 6:21 pm: | |
Boat owner Justus van der Lubbe and his son Jens (Billfish Foundation's 2002 junior angler of the year) flew to La Guaira this past Friday and Saturday, and had a great time fishing with Luis and Argenis. Jens, insisted on hooking the fish himself and released a total of 6 whites and 3 sails. Friday they raised 6 whites, 5 sails and one blue, releasing 3 whites, 3 sails and 1 blue marlin, to complete the Grand Slam. Jens even lost a fourth sail when the line just snapped flipping him backwards (the video is going to be send to Funniest Home Videos). That same day Justus lost a 200lbs Yellowfin Tuna when his 30 pound Shimano reel broke while strapped in the harness. About 45 minutes into the fight Justus heard a light crackling sound followed by a loud crack, when the reel housing broke away from the rod. While attempting tie the line to a new reel, the fish got some slack in line and spit the hook. This is the third time that a Shimano reel has broken in this manner (see story Shimano vs Blue Marlin), and something Shimano needs to address ASAP.
Saturday, they raised 10 whites and 1 sail, releasing 6 whites and catching 2 nice Dorados. They also got to witness whale on a feeding frenzy right next to the boat which was a spectacular sight. Father Justus and his son Jens had two double headers together and with the boating skills of Capt. Luis Suares and the help of mate Argenis "El Loco" Santana things could not go wrong. Its was great to see that Jens has refined his drop back skills, and consistently hooked the finicky Venezuelan white marlin. I think that next year Jens and his dad should fish the shootout together since they showed that they make a great team. www.gotmarlin.com |
Chris Van Grieken (Just_us)
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Username: Just_us
Post Number: 5
Registered: 9-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 - 5:48 pm: | |
Things are just perfect in Venezuela these days. The seas have been perfectly calm, and the bite is still amazing. Yesterday, Luis and Argenis released 12 white marlin. About the only thing we can wish for is some more sailfish and blue marlin in the spread so that the Grand Slams become a little more common. www.gotmarlin.com |
Chris Van Grieken (Just_us)
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Username: Just_us
Post Number: 4
Registered: 9-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, September 21, 2003 - 4:55 pm: | |
Today Kess and his buddies decided to try to hook the fish themselves. For the 1st time out, they did a great job. They managed to release 6 white marlin, out 14 biters. Not bad for their 1st attempt. Luis and Arginis have a day off tomorrow, and should be at it all week, so check back often. |
Chris Van Grieken (Just_us)
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Username: Just_us
Post Number: 3
Registered: 9-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 4:44 pm: | |
Kees and his pals had a tough time getting to Venezuela their flight was overbooked, and they ended up getting bumped. They finally made it to the marina this morning, for what would turn out to be a great fishing trip. As soon as the teasers hit the water the action started, through out the day they raised 3-4 fish at a time, and managed to hook several double headers. The water is perfectly clear, and fishing conditions are just great. Book your trip at www.gotmarlin.com |
Chris Van Grieken (Just_us)
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Username: Just_us
Post Number: 2
Registered: 9-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 18, 2003 - 6:51 pm: | |
The fishing continues to be great in Venezuela. Today Luis and Argenis released 9 white marlin 2 sailfish and a blue marlin on their first trip out since returning to Venezuela and recording their 1st GRAND SLAM of the season. It looks like it's going to be a great wite marlin season, there is tons of bait in the water, and even more important, there are tons of marlin around. Kees and his crew will be fishing this weekend, and it should be a great trip for them. www.gotmarlin.com |
Chris Van Grieken (Just_us)
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Username: Just_us
Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, September 15, 2003 - 5:08 pm: | |
The fishing has been great in Venezuela for the past few weeks. Boats are reporting daily double digit releases of white marlin. www.gotmarlin.com |
