Playa Blanca- Trip Report (photo heavy)

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  • Apr 12, 2011 at 3:10 pm #5471
    Douglas Barnes
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    We just got back from our first annual saltwater theme park trip to Playa Blanca with WorldCast Anglers. We had heard that it was going to be good but still kept our expectations in check during the commute down. It was a full flight…=)

    Apr 12, 2011 at 3:12 pm #47891
    Douglas Barnes
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    As the the group filed into their respective skiffs, thoughts of unmolested Permit raced through our heads (Espiritu Santo Bay doesn’t see near the amount of traffic as the bay just north of us.) I had many shots to no avail. Luckily I was with ‘March Merkin Tourney’ champ Mike Dawes who made good use of a hungry fish. Awe-some! We returned to the lodge and learned of Garth’s first permit. Apparently there’s a tradition at this lodge involving a Tequila pickled scorpion when this happens here. There were eleven Permit caught, and four scorpions eaten during our six day adventure. Yummmmm!

    Apr 12, 2011 at 3:14 pm #47892
    Douglas Barnes
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    After a few days of chasing black tailed devils and bored with Bonefish, Brendan and I decided to go after some junior Tarpon. They only allow a couple skiffs into this particular lagoon per week and it showed. This adolescent is the biggest fish I’ve ever caught w/ fly rod. Excellent! (I was worked!!!)

    Apr 12, 2011 at 3:17 pm #47893
    Douglas Barnes
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    A few more days of (soul?) searching, a few more heartbreakers and home wreckers. Even my little sis got into the act with a nice ‘poon of her own! Or three! Cant wait until next year. The Yucatan beckons.

    Apr 12, 2011 at 3:27 pm #47894
    Neal Osborn
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    Love it Doug! 😀

    That is a great trip report

    Apr 12, 2011 at 3:45 pm #47895
    Jay Hake
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    That sets the bar pretty high.

    Apr 12, 2011 at 4:21 pm #47896
    Mark Landerman
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    In two days I will feel the sand and salt. Thanks for that!

    Apr 12, 2011 at 7:04 pm #47897
    Corey Kruitbosch
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    Looks like a damn fine time! Nice report Doug!

    Apr 12, 2011 at 7:22 pm #47898
    Anonymous
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    Photo’s 13 and 14….HOW DO YOU DO THAT!???

    Apr 12, 2011 at 7:42 pm #47899
    Douglas Barnes
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    Thanks all for the encouragement!

    Photo’s 13 and 14….HOW DO YOU DO THAT!???

    Tim, ir converted D70, then a little channel swapping in PS. If you like, more here:

    http://nowpicturethis.zenfolio.com/p1060134690

    Apr 12, 2011 at 11:22 pm #47900
    Avatar photoTim Angeli
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    Wow Doug, just wow.

    Apr 14, 2011 at 8:33 pm #47901
    Avatar photoCameron Mortenson
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    Doug…stunning trip photos.

    Apr 19, 2011 at 1:07 pm #47902
    Adam McDowell
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    DB, Incredible as expected! I hope that you got to fish a bit

    Apr 22, 2011 at 11:11 pm #47903
    Douglas Barnes
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    Thanks again for all the comments!

    … I hope that you got to fish a bit

    I did. Not as much as the rest. But some.
    😉

    Apr 24, 2011 at 3:48 am #47904
    Avatar photoJohn Williams
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    Thanks all for the encouragement!

    Photo’s 13 and 14….HOW DO YOU DO THAT!???

    Tim, ir converted D70, then a little channel swapping in PS. If you like, more here:

    http://nowpicturethis.zenfolio.com/p1060134690

    Love the IR stuff. Is there any other way to simulate the effect? A converted body is not even remotely in the future here.

    Apr 25, 2011 at 12:33 am #47905
    anonymous
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    Doug
    “major skillz”
    Barnes

    very nice.

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