Legend

April 3-6 finds Kendrick Mattox, Patrick Holder, George Macon, Moultrie Dotterer, Callum Prerry, and Cooper Fowler aboard the Release. In their four day trip the guys released 5 fish on the fly and 23 on the baits, the fishing was a little spottier but on the 6th of April due to a planetary alignment and other unforeseen factors the guys raised 63 fish in the last five hours of their 4 day trip, of which they released 2 for 7 on the fly, and in the last 1.5 hours released 12 from 27 bites. It was a sight to behold there were sailfish milling and cutting on large balls of bait accompanied by whales that were also in on the action. The fleet was fishing in very tight quarters and I was pointing out pods of sails while hooked up, to other boats that were trolling by. It was definitely "ON".

April 7-9 finds Les Rosenthal from Gig Harbor, Washington, and Paul Nelson from Tacoma Washington Fly Fishing for their first time for sails aboard the Finest Kind with Capt. Chris Sheeder. The pair raised 52 sails in their 3 day trip with 18 bites and releasing 14. Not a bad start to their sailfishing on the Fly careers.

Here at the Casa Vieja Lodge we had the pleasure of having two of the Industries top Photographers Scott Kerrigan, and Tony Ludovico, filming and shooting above and below the water line during some Great fishing. So be sure to keep your eyes peeled for some great stuff that should be hitting your favorite fishing magazines soon, as well as blessing the walls of the Casa Vieja Lodge in the very near future.

April 20-22 finds SF clients Stuart Harries group of five fishing with Chris Sheeder. First day Chris worked hard to find the fish releasing 10. Second day was nearing the end of a cold front only two fish released. Third and final day, the bite was great 30 sails released and a 250# blue, plus yellowfins amidst spinning porpoises. The party commented favourably about the excellent service, attention to details, fine accommodations and well prepared meals.

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Al Schaefer
"Legend"