Trip of a Lifetime
 

If you could go on a week long fishing vacation with a few friends, where would you go?


The wife gave me the thumbs up to take my "Trip of a Lifetime" in 2012, the year I turn 40 :eek: I have a front runner already:D

www.tropicstar.com

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It would deffinately be Costa Rica or Alaska....more than likely Costa Rica. :)

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You live in California...........Royal Polaris ??

18 Day........ 18 fares.............. 176 Wahoo, 203 Yellowfin Tuna :eek:

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Your wife must be a great gal. If she wouldn't mind I'd suggest Swedens Baltic coast fishing for Nordic blonds which has the advantage of being an indoor sport not affected by hurricaines.

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Costa Rica, Panama, or Guatemala I can give you a name in CR and I will let you know how things work out in Guatelama when we get back in March.

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1. A trip to one of Baja's all inclusive fishing resorts.
(lightest on budget)

2. Crocodile Bay Resort

3. Tanaku Lodge, AK ($$$$$$)

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Yes, I live in Redondo Beach, CA now. Have you been on a long range trip Andy? San Diego has by far the nicest fishing fleet in the country. Those boats are unbelievable. The only thing I worry about is the boredom on the 2 or 3 day boat drive down to the fishing grounds. I have been considering this as an option...check out this party boat....www.fishintrepid.com. boats out here are much nicer then the one's back home. I guess they have to be if you are going out for 10 days.

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Definately a longe range trip out of San Diego at the end of November!;)

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I probably pulled over a hundred weeds to find my flower....thank goodness I did because I was exhausted. the hunt is a young mans game....I am out. :(

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San Diego has some great fishing opportunities. I have fished there for yellow tail and giant squid, as well as rock bass and calico bass, but they offer some great long range trips for tuna and all the usual Pacific Sportfish. Check out this site for additional details: http://www.pointlomasportfishing.com/

Some of these trips range from a few days to 2 weeks.

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I turn 60 that very same year & I'm looking into all the options like yourself. I want to do a fishing trip of a Lifetime. Keep me in the loop let me know what you plan. I know these types of trips you got to plan way in advance.

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Never been on a long range, but I have fished in San Diego on 24-30 hour trips for yellowtail, tuna etc.

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I'd hit one of those long range trips out of San Diego. Tons of boats to choose from and lots of species to fish for in one trip.

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Doug,
Check out the link I posted. www.tropicstar.com

marlin, tuna, sailfish offshore

roosterfish, cubera snapper and all sorts of bottom grabbers inshore. Would be great to link up with a bunch of guys from Jersey. :cool:

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We need OL Pedro in on this...he was a big offshore guy on the west coast ....mainly san deigo area.....he is full of knowledge....



sean

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I did Costa Rica, it was nice. I did Alaska Totally loved it so much I'm going back in the summer of 2011. 2012 I'm looking to do Panama, I've heard so many wondeful things about Panama and its a little costly. So I'd have to choose Panama.

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If you do it Count me in.

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Panama, Guatemala, Alaska, Cabo LR, Costa Rica, & Fla Keys all offer varied fihing opportunaties ,guess it all depends on what you prefer . I've done them all and have preferances for each location, the best ones I've been back to several times over the years.
If I were to choose today Panama , AL, GUAT.

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I have done the Alaska trip and that was Awesome. Out of the Central Amaerca location you mentioned Panama I believe is the most productive. Several good outfitters and several not so good. I have been invited over thae last two years to do trips there. I may consider putting one of these trips together withen the next year or two as I have a few friends that are very well conected in Panama

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Panama Sportfishing Lodge

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Tropic Star for sure. Read Guy Harvey's book "Panama Paradise". Friends have been there and describe the fishing and accommodations as fantastic.

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I'd opt for San Diego...we did a long range trip on the Excel back in '99...was great...would love to do another one...don't know if it's still offered, but one could fly down South and meet the boat, cutting out a 2-3 day boat ride...I think the hot spot--Reivelligas(I butchered the spelling)is still closed to all fishing by the Mexican Govt....

Then, there's always Guam!!!

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Check out Panama Big Game Club, going there this February !

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What Andy said. That to me would be the trip of a lifetime.

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My trip of a life time would be fishing Cairns Australia for grander black marlin followed by fish New Zealand for yellowfin tuna & trevally.

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If I was heading back to Panama, I'd go with Capt. Rich.

Any trip is going to depend a lot on your budget. Do your homework and make sure the place fits what you want. I have been doing trip to Central America since 1996, to many different location, mostley Costa Rica. Some have been great and some have been not so great. A lot will also depend on who you go with. Not such a great adventure if you have one or two guys in your group that want to complain about everything. Some go to fish and some go to party. Go with your eyes and mind open and enjoy, as you said it is the trip of a lifetime!

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I only did one trip like this 6 years ago when I finished my undergrad, figured i owed it to myself :)

I did Alaska and it was absolutely amazing. I will be trying something warmer next time. This way I can drink beer while sunning my mammoth mound of masculinity.

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all great suggestions..thanks guys. I have been to alaska, caught halibut over 100 lbs, some nice salmon etc. Anchorage is only a three hour flight from los angeles and I know a lot of people that fish kenai Peninsula on extended weekends. I will fish up there again, but trolling for salmon and bottom fishing for ling cod, halibut etc is not the end all trip for me. The party boat the Intrepid out of san diego is running "mothership" trips down to Panama...fly to panama city, meet the boat and take off on a ten day fishing trip. that is a new possibility.

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they now fish a place called hurricane bank. I saw the red rooster come back one day with a yellowfin tuna over 300 lbs. I could not believe what I was looking at. :eek: I am amazed that they land these fish from an anchored boat, no getting off the ball, no chair etc. In talking to a bunch of people that have caught giant bluefins, marlin, big eyes etc many will tell you monster yellowfins over 200 lbs caught stand up from an anchored boat on these trips may be the toughest fight in the world.

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I worked the deck aboard the Apollo for the 1999 season which was one of the best on record in SD. There's rarely a day that goes by that I don't think about those days of pitching live dine and chovy to tuna exploding off the transom, sticking one head shot after another, and hosing down a bloody deck but it can be a bit of a grind - and not just for the deckhands! For a trip of a lifetime I think I'd like to get off a rocking boat at the end of a day of killer fishing, take a hot shower and enjoy a few cocktails before doing it again the next day - I'd go for Panama!!!!

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sweden,norway;)

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I vote Australia, too. That's my deam trip.

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some real trophies, but it is not blitz style fishing. You have to work hard for your hits. If you want a bite on every cast nothing beats Asia.:eek:

But once again...those days are over.

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Yep

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Does anyone who has gone to Guatamala have an idea of $$$. Someone I know is running a trip there this winter and the price is 4500 for a week with 5 days fishing, all meals included, no booze. I went to Panama and Costa Rica last winter for alot less.

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Going to the galapagos islands in Feb 2011, 3 days fishing 2 days diving. This will be my trip of a life time, I'll post when I return.:) :)

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wildwood, new jersey

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How about a one week trip fishing with the CONGEE telling you all his stories?!!!

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Please tell me you are joking. The other type of fishing is great, although there is a large number of throwbacks:eek:.

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ahahahhahahaha come on Aj you know i'm joshing lol prolly the amazon i always wanted to get a big peacock and one of those 500lb catfish or alaska