Marlin On!

Monday and Tuesday, March 4th and 5th, Dave was out on Libertas II fishing with two of the three owners of the boat. On Monday they caught and released 1 striped Marlin. On Tuesday they caught, and kept 1 striped Marlin. The two days were absolutly beautiful with perfect weather. They saw several groups of Marlin on both days which made for a real spectacular trip. On Tuesday evening they came into Russell Marina and Jill met them there to weigh in the fish. It was about 210 pounds. After leaving the marina we all went for a boat ride to drop the owners off at their property and have a few cocktails at their spectacular house on Mount Landing. It was a wonderful evening and a great end to the two day fishing trip. Dave couldn't have dreamed for a better first fishing trip back in New Zealand. The marlin was sent to the smoker and schedule to be picked up a couple days later.