Panama Fishing Report - Tunas, Dorados, and Mucho Action! - July 25 and 26, 2012

Dennis Roark and Victor Maddens flew in from Panama City and joined me for two day trip charter out of the marina just south of the David airport. The three days prior I had been out and the action was pretty slow so I wasn't too pumped up for the next two days.  These guys showed up in good spirits and brought their good karma with them because from the get go the weather was perfect and the action was solid for two days!
We ran strait to Isla Parida both mornings and and found the blue runners which, even though the fishing hasn't been great, have been thick the past couple of weeks. We shot directly out to Isla Ladrones on the first day to do a drive by, on the way to Isla Montuosa, to see if there was any activity. Big marks on the sonar and lots of birds we were going to give it a shot. Right off the bat once we put down some liveys it was solid action! Mullet Snappers were stacked up on Bajo Ocho, a seamount south of Isla Ladrones. Drift after drift we couldn't even get all three baits set out before one would get tagged. Caught a few and then I noticed a nice mark of birds on the radar about two miles out. We run out to the spot and we're into birds diving, Porpoises working, and a solid mark of bait on the sonar. We set out a few baits and within minutes we are in Tunas and Dorados! Solid action from then on out! We end up with 3 nice Yellowfin Tunas, a dozen Dorado with the biggest about 25 pounds, a Blue Trevalle, a Rainbow Runner, and who know how many Mullet Snappers for the day!
The next day pretty much went like the first. The action is at Ladrones so why run somewhere else? We caught a few more Mullet Snapper and Dorados right on the high spot at Bajo Ocho and then the Tunas showed up there in close and were hammering bait right on the surface. Another day of bait after bait getting eaten with constant action! The weather was perfect again and the guys had a great time. Enjoy the pics.......... 

BIG Yellowfin Tuna at Isla Montuosa - Video

I got a GoPro Hero 2 for my birthday back in late May and I've got quite a bit of footage that I'm getting the time to sort through now. Back in June, when I was fishing with the Kornegay's from Alabama, we had a good run of Yellowfin Tunas and I put this short video together......

It was late in the afternoon, around three o'clock, and we were getting ready to head back when this fish hit. We were drifting live Blue Runners over the mesa at Isla Montuosa when this fish nailed a weighted bait down deep. We knew it was big because it bent Doug Rolling's old classic 50# setup like a rainbow and peeled about half the line off the reel on it's initial run! This Yellowfin Tuna  was going to take a while to get in. We had fought another bigger Tuna earlier in the day at Hannibal Bank and lost the fish right at boat side when it spit the hook. We knew that we'd be running back in the dark if we took the time with this one but we definitely wanted to boat this fish!  Kim Kornegay fought the fish for about an hour and a half and then passed the rod to his son John.....the angler you see in the video. John took about another hour to get him to the boat before we got him to the gaff. We ended up getting back to the island around 9 o'clock due to running into an unexpected line of thunder showers that slowed us down but we had a 200 pound Yellowfin Tuna on ice that made it all worth it!       

Please check it out and all our other videos at Propiedad de Paradise Lodge's YouTube Channel.

Captain Shane Jarvis

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Get a group of 4 to 8 guys together for a couple of nights in Panama City enjoying the nightlife and a couple of days offshore bluewater hunting!  This is a trip of a lifetime!  First class accommodations and fishing here in Panama. Propiedad de Paradise Lodge, Isla Paridas has created a private tropical island resort that offers an unspoiled sanctuary from the hubbubs of life. And the perfect launching point for sportfishing offshore for Black Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, and other pelagics at the famous Hannibal Bank. Also, inshore sportfishing for Roosterfish and Cubera Snapper right near the lodge here in the Gulf of Chiriqui.

We provide all of the comforts of home, but on a remote tropical island 15 miles off the Pacific coast of Panama. The luxurious guest house is set up bunk-style for lodging and accommodates up to 8. Enjoy a cold drink and gourmet meals, served by your chef, on our patio that overlooks the ocean and the gorgeous views. Electricity is provided by eco-friendly batteries, solar power and at night a generator for Air- Conditioned comfort. WiFi Internet access is free!

Itinerary:

- Day 1: Arrive in Panama City and receive VIP Greeting and assistance with customs/immigration by our English speaking escorts. Transfer to Hotel near Panama City Nightlife and Casinos!

- Day 2: Depart for Isla Parida via Air Panama Jet and travel via boat to the lodge. Fish inshore for Roosterfish and Cubera snapper!

- Day 3 & 4: Fish offshore at Hannibal Bank, and Isla Montuosa for Pelagic Species such as Marlin, Tuna, and Dorado!

- Day 5: Depart early afternoon for Panama City via Air Panama Jet.  Enjoy the nightlife in Panama City!

- Day 6: Return Home from Panama City Per Person Cost $1,995.00

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* VIP Royal Saloon Airport assistance
* Round trip airfare to David, Panama from Panama City via Air Panama Jet Service
* Two nights hotel accommodations in Panama City with tax and breakfast; Double Occupancy
* Round trip transfers to Airports & Hotel

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* Professional Captain & Mate
* All top of the line fishing tackle and equipment
* Beer, sodas, and bottled water
* Fruits, snacks, and lunch while onboard boat
* Fishing from dawn till dusk!

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* Captain's greeting at David Airport
* Transfer to your awaiting boat for ride to the lodge on Isla Paridas
* Full Breakfast with fresh Panamaian fruits and coffee!
* Scrumptious Gourmet dinner served by our chef for your culinary delight over-looking the Gulf of Chiriqui
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* Wi-fi Internet service
* International calls to the US via Skype Phone Service
* Flat Screen TV and Stocked Cold Drink Refrigerator in your cabana
* New bedspreads & towels
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