I had the opportunity to travel south of the equator to fish and explore the Galapagos Islands with Captain Andy LoCascio of the North East Angling TV show, Scott Braun the producer and from Virginia Dr. Julie Ball who is on the YO-ZURI Pro Staff. The following pages is our travel journal from this most amazing trip.
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Thursday, January 05, 2006
We arrived on the island of San Cristobal around noon time and with all the travel I can’t believe that we are only one hour difference in time from the east coast of the states. The Areogal flight from Guayaquil to San Cristobal is a little over an hour from the coast of Ecuador.
We arrived on the island of San Cristobal around noon time and with all the travel I can’t believe that we are only one hour difference in time from the east coast of the states. The Areogal flight from Guayaquil to San Cristobal is a little over an hour from the coast of Ecuador.
Thursday, January 05, 2006
This is the Hotel Bella Vista that has a great view of the harbor. You can hear the Sea lions from the rooms. The weather is fantastic with temps in the high seventies. I will do my best to post reports but the internet service here can be unreliable at times.
This is the Hotel Bella Vista that has a great view of the harbor. You can hear the Sea lions from the rooms. The weather is fantastic with temps in the high seventies. I will do my best to post reports but the internet service here can be unreliable at times.
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Pete Santini took us out to lunch at Rosita Restaurant where we all had an authentic Wahoo meal Galapagos Style. This restaurant is known as one the best on San Cristobal.
Pete Santini took us out to lunch at Rosita Restaurant where we all had an authentic Wahoo meal Galapagos Style. This restaurant is known as one the best on San Cristobal.
Thursday, January 05, 2006
This is view directly across the street from the hotel. The port is always busy with activity from transient boats and supplies brought over from the mainland. Tomorrow we will be fishing Marlin.
This is view directly across the street from the hotel. The port is always busy with activity from transient boats and supplies brought over from the mainland. Tomorrow we will be fishing Marlin.
Friday, January 06, 2006
Not only was the Fishing superb so was the ceviche that was made by Rosita of Rosita’s Restaurant. Ceviche is seafood or fish that is marinated in lime juice and other spices and is very popular in Galapagos Islands.
Not only was the Fishing superb so was the ceviche that was made by Rosita of Rosita’s Restaurant. Ceviche is seafood or fish that is marinated in lime juice and other spices and is very popular in Galapagos Islands.
Friday, January 06, 2006
The secret is out… the Galapagos is probably has the best Marlin fishing on the planet. Today we boated 7 Marlin to 250 pounds. We had 3 Blue Marlin, 4 Striped Marlin and countless strikes and knock downs. The sea life in this area is amazing Dolphins, Sea Turtles and Sea Lions were feeding on the bait schools all day along with the Marlin. Scott and I witnessed a very large splash followed by Dolphin jumping twenty feet in the air the huge splash may have been a Killer Whale chasing down a Dolphin for a snack.
The secret is out… the Galapagos is probably has the best Marlin fishing on the planet. Today we boated 7 Marlin to 250 pounds. We had 3 Blue Marlin, 4 Striped Marlin and countless strikes and knock downs. The sea life in this area is amazing Dolphins, Sea Turtles and Sea Lions were feeding on the bait schools all day along with the Marlin. Scott and I witnessed a very large splash followed by Dolphin jumping twenty feet in the air the huge splash may have been a Killer Whale chasing down a Dolphin for a snack.
Friday, January 06, 2006
This is our crew from left to right. Tim, Pete, Julie, Andy, Scott and Angela. Tomorrow we will be fishing for Marlin again and Gustavo the owner of the boat will be accompanying us.
This is our crew from left to right. Tim, Pete, Julie, Andy, Scott and Angela. Tomorrow we will be fishing for Marlin again and Gustavo the owner of the boat will be accompanying us.
Friday, January 06, 2006
Pedro Zapata is the mayor of San Cristobal and was excited to share with us his vision of the new water front project of Puerto Baqueziro Moreno. He is also instrumental in the promotion of the Marlin fishery of San Cristoble. Not only can you come here to see great wildlife and meet friendly people, but you can fish what may be the best Marlin fishing on the planet.
Pedro Zapata is the mayor of San Cristobal and was excited to share with us his vision of the new water front project of Puerto Baqueziro Moreno. He is also instrumental in the promotion of the Marlin fishery of San Cristoble. Not only can you come here to see great wildlife and meet friendly people, but you can fish what may be the best Marlin fishing on the planet.
Saturday, January 07, 2006
This photogenic Marlin was caught by Dr. Julie Ball. Holding the fish left to right are Andy LoCasio, Gustavo the boats owner, Pete Santini, and “Berto” one of the most experienced mates in the South Pacific.
This photogenic Marlin was caught by Dr. Julie Ball. Holding the fish left to right are Andy LoCasio, Gustavo the boats owner, Pete Santini, and “Berto” one of the most experienced mates in the South Pacific.
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