Sportsmen or Women

[Watercolours]

Any one have any thing good to post this thread been quiet for awhile.
www.watercolourscotages.com (http://www.watercolourscotages.com)
www.cruiseabaco.com (http://www.cruiseabaco.com)

[Patti Puzo]

Wishing I was in Abaco fishing right now! Sorry Mark....;)

[SamFamAustin]

If I might try ... the latest rage on the mainland is jig fishing using knife jigs. It is a physically grueling sport but usually worth the effort, producing much more than the trollers have lately. These jigs are 7 to 12 inches long and use one or maybe two Oriental style "assist hooks" in the front rather than on the tail end. I got this picture from Eastern Tackle in North Carolina.

Physically demanding? Well you let the hook flutter down and then stop where you think you see fish on the depth finder. Then crank like a spotted monkey up a hundred feet or so using a jerky motion and let back down. Bringing up a large tuna, grouper, or amberjack from over 150 feet is quite a workout! But like I say, you will catch more fish. The hooks can be baited with nasties if you so desire, as well.

Weehoo and dodo is probably a different style of fishing, although no reason why you can't catch an occasional one with such a rig.
sammie

[serenity]

Here are a couple of shots from Guana in July

[Willy Landham]

My bonefish arsenal...

[SamFamAustin]

Hmm, I see some yellow/chart that look great, with some goldens on pink heads. I like to shoot these on an ultra-light 7'6" spinner because I'm not good like you Willie. I have been a fan of weighted hooks lately and making my own, not that I'm any good at it. Nice selection and it looks rather expensive.

Here in Texas, don't forget that the reds, specks, and everything will start running as soon as it cools off, until late October. Fly and line class should be very good when the temps break. You coming to the Rockport area this season? That's only 3-4 hours up the road.

Does the Abaco have the same temperature thang? I mean the fishing is fair enough but the summer doldrums have things pretty slow because it is so hot on the flats.
-sammie

[Willy Landham]

Expensive? Well, had I purchased them all... yes. Probably in the range of $1000 but since I tied all of them myself they were considerably less expensive. Throw in about 80 hours of labor but it was fun and it's a real kick to catch a bonefish on a fly that you tied yourself.

Actually I was down in Rockport in mid July. It was a tough trip. I limited out on reds 2 out of the 3 days and strung some pretty good trout but it was some hard fishing. It took to 2:00 to 3:00 before I finally limited. But the weather was awesome, the beer was cold, and the shrimp boil (not raw, Teener) was outstanding.

Yes, the hotter it gets the sooner the fishing goes south during the day. Early morning is the best bet.

WL

[DaGoose]

Nice flies Willy! Rick used to tie his own, he's so into bounce balling now that he just doesn't flyfish anymore. It was funny because when he was tying flies I'd find him going through all my sewing stuff looking for sparkly yarns etc. What's up with that?;)

Teener

[sapelosonjr]

Here's a few...

Chasing Bones around Green Turtle back in May.
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r265/colby_harris/BAHAMAS084-1.jpg

One of Dagoose's Teasers!
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r265/colby_harris/BAHAMAS126.jpg

I have some pics of the Girl's strapped up to some 30 wides in some Tuna but the Camera is MIA.:confused:

[SamFamAustin]

Hey Teener, you know anything about Rick's "teasers?" :eek:

[DaGoose]

Hey Teener, you know anything about Rick's "teasers?" :eek:

Sammie, so that's what she, I mean it, is called:D;)

Hey Sapelosonjr, I think we'd sell a whole bunch more of those teasers if we could post that photo on the Best of Big Game website!!! Do you think your girlfriend would mind? She's adorable!

Teener

[Willy Landham]

Sammie, so that's what she, I mean it, is called:D;)

Hey Sapelosonjr, I think we'd sell a whole bunch more of those teasers if we could post that photo on the Best of Big Game website!!! Do you think your girlfriend would mind? She's adorable!

Teener

There's a very cute girl in a bikini in that photo. I really can't see anything else.

[SamFamAustin]

There's a very cute girl in a bikini in that photo. I really can't see anything else.

What, it she holding something up for us to see? I missed that part. :D
That would be excellent marketing, Meester Rick.
Ask her to hold up some "bouncers" too!
Ugh, sorry folks, my bad... :p

[BahamaAngie]

I guess she is a keeper!

[sapelosonjr]

Sammie, so that's what she, I mean it, is called:D;)

I think we'd sell a whole bunch more of those teasers if we could post that photo on the Best of Big Game website!!! Do you think your girlfriend would mind? She's adorable!

Teener


I don't think she would mind. It only took a few Rum drinks to get her in the picture...:D

Angie she is hands down a "keeper"! She's been chasing me since we were eight years old.:p

[DaGoose]

Colby,

Thanks for that! Give me a few minutes and I'll have the website updated......... DaNeener's up topside with her mom........this might leave a mark.............:D

Rick

[DaGoose]

OK,

The website is updated. I changed the narratives a bit too. Maybe Sammie or others can help improve the wording :D.

Here it is:
http://www.bestofbiggame.com/index
http://www.bestofbiggame.com/Dredges

Colby, thank you and Angie too please. That was way too cool to think of us and take the photos! Just let me know if there's any problem and I'll fix it.

Stay tuned for a sales update :p

Rick

[Patti Puzo]

Rick, you are VERY talented!

[SamFamAustin]

Wow, those "lightweight composite dredges" be looking mighty purty these days. Good job my main man!

I think you could use Teener to display some of them thar bounce balls, and no pun intended to mi'lady. :D

Hootchie Sammie

[DaGoose]

All I can say about that Sammie is...

Thank God for Photoshop and that I've got a hubby who doesn't think I need it:o:rolleyes:*

I do think Best of Big Game will see alot more sales now. Thanks sapelosonjr and girlfriend!

Teener

*Well it does help getting old and not being able to see too well:)

[SamFamAustin]

Now trust me, you and Patti and Peach and Bunny and Pat and all the other forum regular ladies (we love you all, even Gail upstairs!), you are more beautiful than those young babes any day! You're funnier, more world-wise, and have a very dry sense of humor even if you're at Nippers in a thunderstorm. I'm serious. It takes a real man to say that. :cool:

That said, just because I'm on a diet doesn't mean I can't read the menu! Beautiful girl for Sapelo Junior there, whoa. Well, if I have my cheater reading glasses on, ya know ... :D

I lift my glass to the beauty of our forum ladies, all of you. You too Tina. I'm not being weird, just being Sammie. ;)

[BahamaAngie]

Sammie, you are the best!!!!! Thanks! Your wife is one lucky lady! And I am sure you picked her well also.

[Sapelo Son]

Angie she is hands down a "keeper"! She's been chasing me since we were eight years old.:p


Truth is, he's been chasin' her all these years! Congrats to Colby and Kelly, he caught her May 17th this year...........

Proud Papa, Sap Sr................

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll239/timharris2008/Kelly%20and%20Colby/DSC_0043.jpg

[BahamaAngie]

Very nice looking couple, your genes Sap or wife's ha! ha! His woman is gorgeous!

[Patti Puzo]

Now trust me, you and Patti and Peach and Bunny and Pat and all the other forum regular ladies (we love you all, even Gail upstairs!), you are more beautiful than those young babes any day! You're funnier, more world-wise, and have a very dry sense of humor even if you're at Nippers in a thunderstorm. I'm serious. It takes a real man to say that. :cool:

That said, just because I'm on a diet doesn't mean I can't read the menu! Beautiful girl for Sapelo Junior there, whoa. Well, if I have my cheater reading glasses on, ya know ... :D

I lift my glass to the beauty of our forum ladies, all of you. You too Tina. I'm not being weird, just being Sammie. ;)

Aaawwwaahh.... Sammie...you have the gift!:rolleyes:;)
Thank you kind sir!

[AbacoPeach]

Ah yes, a gallant and charming man. :) Hey, Sammie, I have a few cobras I need charmed, are you game? :D ;)

[SamFamAustin]

Ah yes, a gallant and charming man. :) Hey, Sammie, I have a few cobras I need charmed, are you game? :D ;)

No problem. It takes a man, and sometimes these cobras can hiss, bite, jump at ya, and make you squeal. This one liked to make me wet my pants but I toughed it out. I'm glad to be of service to my favorite forum ladies! Hey I need some laundry done ... do we have the Great Guana Gutter Girls service open yet? :D

[AbacoPeach]

There's not enough charm in the whole universe! Hmmmm... The Great Guana Gutter Guys Service has a nice ring to it... :p

[SamFamAustin]

There's not enough charm in the whole universe! Hmmmm... The Great Guana Gutter Guys Service has a nice ring to it... :p

I'd go for that, Mikey, Aubs, Aqua-Man, and little ole Sammie? "Would you like a rum thang while we spin your sheets and towels, mi'lady?"

"Aubs, stop throwing the clothes on top of the bushes, mon, we got ladies here e'en you know dat."

Aqua-Mon: "You want ME to give your wool sweater a Cowboy? Sure, sugar." Wink-wink.

"All right, who put the peppa in the underwear load, boyz? Be nice to them Yahoes e'en if they ain't tippers, will ya. You gonna give somebody the quarms!"

"Hey Pappa Nasty, this is Sammie-Mon on 16. Is water supposed to be shooting out our rooftop like dat?"

"Did we make enuff for a beer break yet? It IS 9 in the mornin' ya know."

"You finish foldin' them Bubby slingshots right nice or I'll open a Kalik with your boonggie!"

"Ugh-oh, conga line, SQUAWK!"

As you can see, our business plan is very well thought-out and detailed. :)
sammie

[DaGoose]

Too funny! Although it sounds like 'The Girls' will end up finishing the job!

It cracks me up when Rick all of a sudden 'forgets' how to do laundry:rolleyes:

[SamFamAustin]

Too funny! Although it sounds like 'The Girls' will end up finishing the job!

It cracks me up when Rick all of a sudden 'forgets' how to do laundry:rolleyes:

You don't mind if us mens hire some local gals, right? We're just the entertainment and heavy lifters. Heck, them gals prolly will get an attitude and kick us out of the shop, sooner or later! :eek:

Peach started it all, don't blame me. :) :D

[Patti Puzo]

No problem. It takes a man, and sometimes these cobras can hiss, bite, jump at ya, and make you squeal. This one liked to make me wet my pants but I toughed it out. I'm glad to be of service to my favorite forum ladies! Hey I need some laundry done ... do we have the Great Guana Gutter Girls service open yet? :D

I do believe this fella is the original Texas Cobra charmer, but you're a real close 2nd Sammie!

[Rock Steady]

I'm getting the itch and it's time to think of heading to Abaco.
It really doesn't matter when you are able...October thru May can lead to some great bites, but I like to be prepared.

So, I'm thinking of stocking up on a few things to take on our next visit that are always useful...any other ideas ...please chime in.

Iland lures, to be sure...I like them all and in a variety of colors; Leader wire from 70-108#s or #7 through #9: fluorocarbon leader in 40#, 60#, 125# and 200#; ball bearing swivels, 2X hooks from 5/0 to 12/0 and some small moldcraft stuff as well.

The big blue has a vast menu so it's good to vary your spread a bit to see what's out there. I know the wahoo bite is right around the corner.

Da Goose may have some good ideas as well as JB and CR...

Luck,

rs

[Local Knowledge]

Rock Steady I have an idea...how about you learn how to post pictures so next time you are here you can post pics of your catch! Hope to see you in Abaco soon!

LK.

[SamFamAustin]

LOL, is the old boy "camera challenged"? Good to hear from our long lost friend, Rock Steady.

Now people say the fishing is slowed down now, not to pick up until maybe after October when the wahoo return. To that I say nonsense! You can actually fish the waters these days before the cold fronts and easterly rages commence. For today, Rocky Bay and the weather reports show perfect "Chamber of Commerce" weather with sunny skies, 84 degrees F, 10-12 MPH E winds, and 2-3 foot swell heavier 3-5 in the passages on the ebb tide. You can't get much better than that!

And talk about lack of fishing pressure, half the island shops are closed, no tournaments, no cruisers, you have all the Atlantic you want to yourself. No traffic jams of battleship-trollers off Elbow and up and down the drop-off.

Meh, you might have to work for some peanuts, or bring along a downrigger for some 600-foot grouper digging, but I just love ice cream weather. The hot story in Texas is the swordfish are coming back in big numbers, night fishing with rigged squid. I have no idea of local reports off the Abacos for the swords, but they sure are here in the Gulf although I haven't got one yet - hard to find a captain who wants to fish such a boring and "dark side" method. Just last weekend, one fella pulled up 3 dinks from 150 foot on this nice new moon, all released because they're close to the minimum limit, but ... actually got the pictures to prove it!

:) sammie

[SnapSlap]

Nice teaser up in this post!

[Rock Steady]

Oh Man,

K Plug...I'll do my best...

We did have computer issues, phone issues,,,et.al. no excuse...PP handled it. We now hopefully have that all corrected. Jury is out until we return.

Until then, go ahead and improve on those posted.

rs







rs

[cobra]

A few of the boys out of Hope Town have been bringing in a few Hoos. I even managed to get a two pound slab which made some wonderful salad.

Next slab goes on the grill tho. The salad is great, but I prefer Hoo on the grill with hot bird pepper, fresh lime and mayo. Yum Yum.

[flyingdogs]

Tried a new trick that payed off.
Just before I left in Sept the tuna were still biting and they usually come in double and triple hookups. Well by the time you get all 2 and a half in your wondering what got the other half, and always the back half, was it a cuda, shark, hey maybe a wahoo. So I rigged up a short wireline with a snap swivel and hook. I would bring the first, hopefully whole, tuna in hook the rig to the leader and the hook in the tail and drop it back over, work on the other fish and see what happened with my new bait. I did catch a cuda but the other 2 times i got to try it, wahoo....so that's my new MO when I get doubles or better. The activity must really get their attention and bring em up from below. I'll trade a little football tuna for a wahoo any day.

[sapelosonjr]

keep it movin...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r265/colby_harris/BahamasRunAug09038.jpg
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No Fish or Beer harmed!