Skunkworks

[Pepe]

Wow, we went out yesterday with George in a 20 ft bay boat with twin Honda 90's. George is a new friend from Florida that spend winters here and reminds me of The Dude from the Big Lebowski. I am aflat lander and prone to queasy on the seas but we never left sight of land and I never hurled.

We went after Barrelete, a type of small Tuna /Bonita, that the locals do not favor as table fare. These fish run in packs and drive baitfish to the surface like whites do. Boat control was an issue because the swells were about 5 ft. And we had to get within casting distance without spooking the school.

We used MH spinning rods with braid and leader; 1/2 oz bullet head jigs and white 5" grubs. Cast into the melee and fast retrieve was the ticket. They would hit, miss, and come back. When they did get it the battle was on.

It took 10 to 15 minutes to get each one of these fish to the boat. They are like Small mouth on super steroids. I was positive each one was huge but they averaged 5 to 6 pounds each and are absolutely beautiful. We stayed 4 hours chasing schools, but 9 fish and I was toast. All were released healthy.

The big trophy hunters can have the swordfish, mahi-mahi & tuna. This is a hoot. Going again tomorrow and will try to post some pictures

[Hunter53]

Sounds like a blast for sure! Please do post up some pictures.

[Hunter53]

Received a package with some jigs in it today. Boys; I can tell you that first impressions of these are that they are very well made and look fantastic! I need our weather to break up here and thaw things out so I can fish them some. I am sure they will be fish catchers!!

[Goggle-Eyed]

Danger,

I finally made it back home and when I checked the mail found my package! The jigs look great and I am really excited to try them out.

Thanks again!!!

Joe

[Pepe]

I'm glad you like the jigs and I hope we all get a chance to fish in decent weather soon.

[Pepe]

This is a picture of a Barrilete, that we were fishing for during our vacation in Huatulco, Mexico. These creatures have the most fight, for their size, I have ever tangled with. A 5 lb fish takes almost 10 minutes to land on a MH bass rod. My friend George lives there now and we had a blast. BTW, here is the website he created. http://www.huatulcofishing.com/huatulco.htm

Lily, my wife actually caught 2 Pelicans that took her jig when she cast into a school of baitfish that the Barrilete were working. It takes 3 people to unhook a pissed off Pelican.

[Hunter53]

That is a really cool looking fish!

A buddy of mine saw a pelican tangled up in some fishing line by a bank one time. The story he told about the pelican beating the crap out of them when they went to get it untangled was hilarious! He did mention by the time they got the job done he was wanting to kill the bird instead of setting it free but they did do the right thing. LOL

[Mitch f]

That thing is shaped just like a mini tuna!

[Quillback]

Neat looking fish.

[Champ188]

That fish does look like a powerhouse, and Mitch nailed it ... resembles a mini tuna. Looks like you guys are having a great time. Donna and I received your care package. Will reply in more detail by PM but the stuff looks great!

Guys, this is not typical homemade stuff. Jigs are quality and really well finished out from line tie to the tail strands. Plum purty.