COOSEFAN Report post Posted June 11, 2010 I took a little detour on my scouting trip last week to Mexico and went fishing out of San Carlos for a few days with some friends on their boat. Never dreamed I would experience anything like what I did in my entire life, absolutely unbeleivable and probably the most exciting 45 mins. of my life!!! According to measurements this Striped Marlin is right at or just above 200 lbs. and over 9 feet tip to tip! I'll post more pics and more of the story later. Check out this beast! For scale, I weigh 220 lbs.! A dream come true for me and one I never thought I would experience! It was the hat for sure because luck played a big part! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted June 11, 2010 Let me be the first to say congratulations on a beautiful fish. I want to be like you when I grow up. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted June 11, 2010 Wow that's a big fish. That had to be a heck of a fight getting that bad boy on board. Congrats thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Browning'sCustomMeat Report post Posted June 11, 2010 Holy cow! You weigh 220??? Hahaha!! Awesome fish, man that would sure be fun. One of these days...... Congrats on a spectacular fish! -Jeremy- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted June 11, 2010 That is absolutely awesome Jim! Congrats, looks like you are living the life! Can't wait to hear the story and see more pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Coues Report post Posted June 11, 2010 WOW!! Great fish... Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted June 11, 2010 Thanks Pal... I'll remember that you "forgot" to invite me on this trip...Later... Nice Job!! Congrats on that Bad Mutha!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Scott Report post Posted June 11, 2010 Way to go Jimbo, that fish is awesome! Did you guys catch anything else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted June 11, 2010 Nice hat!! and great fish!! and like Jay asked, did you catch anything else? Where are the pics of you and your buds grilling up some fresh fish and tossing back a few cold ones? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted June 11, 2010 Great looking fish, my wife and I caught a 100lb sailfish on our honeymoon over 10 years ago, I can't even imagine how exciting a fish that big would be bringing it in. Nice job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted June 11, 2010 Thanks guys and gals! Yes Jeremy, I am actually at 216 lbs today which is about 10-15 lbs too heavy for me....wife just got me started on that P90X program though Jay, the fishing was very slow. There was a tournament going on at the same time and i heard out of 30 boats they only caught 11 billfish, mostly Sails, and 12 Dorado total for 2 days! The water had turned green and the fish moved out but the wind on Sunday and Monday pushed the blue water back in and the fishing got better. I caught a couple Yellowtail and rock bass but nothing big, my buddy caught a couple giant Yellowtails and a Grouper which was some great eating!!! Amanda, I ate more fish on that trip than I ever have but we had the restaurants cook our fish for us which was amazing! Houston, I had a Sail on for about 3 or 4 minutes before he threw the lure. My buddies said he was a smaller one but what an amazing sight watching it twist and fold in the air over and over again! Thanks again, photobucket is ready so I'll post up some other pics.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kilimanjaro Report post Posted June 11, 2010 Nice striped.. I've landed a few sails down in San Carlos. One of my fav places. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
