Ayr Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Picked up a new stick and ahead of a trip to Cancun, I thought I should get out to a local lake and learn how to cast the heavy thing. Here's a nice "practice" pike on the fly; In Cancun, we fished the lagoon side a bit, because the night before while looking from the deck at Senior Frog's there were young Tarpon everywhere (5-12 lbs.). I didn't get any action the next day from the Tarpon, but I did get scores of needle fish following the fly, roiling the surface, and trying unsuccssfully to bite it. This guy was probably doing much better.... On another evening we took a walk down the beach to a point of rocks, where we heard the fishing can be decent and we ran into a guy that was collecting tropicals for sale, he would catch them by hand :shock: . We gave 'er a short go as the daylight was fading fast; Weapon of choice; My wife booked a snorkel/shopping trip to a nearby island, transportation would be a 30 minute catamaran ride. I packed the rod, you know, just in case... :roll: . Once we got going (and going we were--fast!), I asked the crew of three if I could fish from the back of the boat. They said "where's your bait?" I answered " I don't have any bait, I'm going to try my luck with flies." They rolled their eyes (gave me the you don't have a chance look) and said "yeah, sure go ahead." I asked them how deep it was and they told me 15-25 feet, so I tied on 15 foot section of fast sink line ahead of my leader and gave it a whirl. It was about ten minutes later, after catching a fish so small that they got a really good laugh out of, I had my first good hit. Fish on! After an inspired little battle, my first Barracuda on the fly was landed; felt good. The Mexican crew of the ship were out of their minds when they saw me handle this fish, all three of them woudn't get any where near it, from fear of the teeth. I didn't even think twice about it, I mean we have pike.... Fearsome predator; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayr Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 A little while later, another hit and landed the third of the day. The crew were gettin' pretty pumped by now! Towards the end of the trip I had one heck of a solid hit, the heaviest of the day by far, but it didn't stick darnit! Ten or so minutes later I connected with this handsome little devil. The chef at the resort prepared him for me and though he wasn't huge, he was tastee 8-) ! We had a great time in Cancun, it feels pretty far away now, looking out my window and seeing a snow covered everything! Hope you enjoyed the pics, all the best! Ayr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Great pics ,good on ya for showen the locals up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorney Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Great pics. Looks like you had a blast. Always good to prove the bait fisherman that you can catch fish without it. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbowtrout Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Good Stuff, amazing pike! You don't need no bait, way to teach them! Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickt Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 right on bud! those are sweet shots. the only problem i see here is that you didnt take me! looks like a great trip though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 awsome pics and report dude! thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Wow I wasn't expecting that, great story and pics man I'm bringing a rod next time I go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewflyfish Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Cool report man! It seemed like deja vu reading it because I've always told my 'ol lady that when we finally make a trip down south, I'll be bringing a rod too!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agbff Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I dont think november pics was the appropiate title haha. Epic vaca man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAV Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 How do those Barracuda fight? What wieght is your rod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayr Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 How do those Barracuda fight? What wieght is your rod? The Barracuda made a good acount for themselves, but they were somewhat out-gunned because the rod is a ten weight. If I had hooked into some of the larger Barracuda like I was hoping to, I'm sure they would have battled hard. Oh well I am happy to have hooked up! Cheers, Ayr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawgstoppah Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I bet there's reason your mexicanos wouldnt go anywhere near 'em and I am glad it would appear as though you didn't find out the hard way Cool trip and waita show 'em up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabchuck Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Great story! and nice pics too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhuseby Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Proof that you should take a rod with you everywhere you go. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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