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Volcano Party Hors d'oeuvre

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Volcano Party Hors d'oeuvre

Postby WanderingBlues » July 18th, 2012, 5:37 pm

Kyle & I jumped on a 3 day into Mexican waters to restock the fridge on blue fin and yellowtail. I was met at the landing by Dr. Creek. Even though Mike is not a beer man, he brought along a stunning collection of 24oz microbrews for me to sample and enjoy on the trip. It was great to see him, though it was too short a meet up. Mike, I look forward to getting in some stream time now that our schedules coincide!

Kyle and I went with our regular crew. We have been fishing together since Kyle was 10 and now he's taller than all of us. It was pretty fun to pull on 30# fish, but it also reminded me of why I drifted from off shore fishing to small stream fly fishing. Not your peaceful, re-energizing zen experience..... :D More like mayhem.

Still, we had a great time and caught 5 of our 6 fish on the iron up on the bow. For you guys with saltwater backgrounds, the stern was a mess with tangles so we stayed away. Didn't slow us down one bit and anytime you can get a strike on the retrieve, it's all the better.

If you'll notice (Andy), I busted out the legendary pumpkin fishing shirt. Still the best 25 cents ever spent at a garage sale. It apparently works for offshore fishing as well. :bananadance: Seriously! When I changed it out the next day, I was skunked. I went back down to the stateroom and put it back on (stink and all) and I was hooked up on the very next kelp paddy. Powerful mojo at work.

Can't wait for an FFA gathering to share the spoils. PEACE.

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Re: Volcano Party Hors d'oeuvre

Postby darrin terry » July 18th, 2012, 5:48 pm

Sounds fun Curtis! I dig that final pic. :D As for the shirt, you know you got that to match the Honda! :lol:
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Re: Volcano Party Hors d'oeuvre

Postby RSetina » July 18th, 2012, 6:02 pm

Nice fish Curtis! Though seeing the deck made me a bit sea sick. :?
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Re: Volcano Party Hors d'oeuvre

Postby Wildman » July 18th, 2012, 6:06 pm

Ah....the orange shirt. I've missed seeing it on your posts. I will anticipate that at some point, the or der vas from this trip will become available for consumption?
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Re: Volcano Party Hors d'oeuvre

Postby RichardCullip » July 18th, 2012, 6:18 pm

Looks like it was a great trip.
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Re: Volcano Party Hors d'oeuvre

Postby lucfish » July 18th, 2012, 6:28 pm

Bloody decks, cool you timed it right.
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Re: Volcano Party Hors d'oeuvre

Postby DubL HauL » July 18th, 2012, 6:47 pm

Fantastic Blue, Yellow's and Orange Curtis nice going. Looking forward to the Volcano when is it?

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Re: Volcano Party Hors d'oeuvre

Postby beachbum » July 18th, 2012, 6:51 pm

Keep the shirt! Looks like another fun trip for you guys! Look forward to sampling some :)
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Re: Volcano Party Hors d'oeuvre

Postby Papasequoia » July 18th, 2012, 8:59 pm

Yeah man, that oughta keep us busy! I've still got the sesame oil that Tom got and you left your Himalayan Man Essence salt here, so a little bacon, some cilantro and we are ready to go! :bananadance: Andy - I'll send you a PM.
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Re: Volcano Party Hors d'oeuvre

Postby WanderingBlues » July 18th, 2012, 9:03 pm

For tonight, I did a marinade of 5 spice, teriyaki, and sesame oil for a tuna tenderloin.Then I seared it medium rare and served it on top of fresh cucumbers with rice vinegar and lime zest, freshly roasted red bell pepper, avocado, and lime juice. A new favorite in the home!
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Re: Volcano Party Hors d'oeuvre

Postby tree catcher » July 18th, 2012, 9:36 pm

I know where you live and am driving up as you read this !!! LOL
Ohh great now get some blood on the mojo shirt.. I will never catch a fish with you now!!!

Great shots of you and Kyle and the gang out on the ocean. Kyles styling with blood on his leg !!! Looks like you guys had a great time out in the salt.

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Re: Volcano Party Hors d'oeuvre

Postby Pete » July 19th, 2012, 5:26 am

Ya baby....... Catch & Feast!!!!! :rockon:
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Re: Volcano Party Hors d'oeuvre

Postby Jimbo Roberts » July 19th, 2012, 6:55 am

Great Shirt..... Hook'em Horns !

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Re: Volcano Party Hors d'oeuvre

Postby briansII » July 19th, 2012, 12:24 pm

WanderingBlues wrote:For tonight, I did a marinade of 5 spice, teriyaki, and sesame oil for a tuna tenderloin.Then I seared it medium rare and served it on top of fresh cucumbers with rice vinegar and lime zest, freshly roasted red bell pepper, avocado, and lime juice. A new favorite in the home!


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Re: Volcano Party Hors d'oeuvre

Postby dray » July 19th, 2012, 12:38 pm

Looking good guys sounds like an awesome trip. Funny about the lucky orange shirt, good mojo for sure.

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