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“I Can’t, My Thumb is Stuck”

kevin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:58:58 +0000

Crazy things happen. I know that in the fishing world there have been many things that happen that make you wonder ” How did that just happen?” Well on my trip this Sunday that question came up often. We pulled out of Cypress Cove around 6:00 and off to the Lump in search of the elusive Yellow Fin Tuna that seems to show their fins only a few times a week. One day they are there and next day gone. We were out to see if they were going to show today. I trolled for a while and no action except the rod tips bouncing from the baits swimming. We pulled the anchor out of the bucket for the first time this year. After setting up and chumming for about 30 minutes we had Bonita all behind the boat and a feeling of a big tuna feeding in the chum was there. But that feeling left when the Sharks showed up. We kept fishing and catching Bonita, practicing for the moment when a big tuna was going to show. And then it happened, I hear “my thumb is stuck”. As I am looking at my angler with his thumb stuck between the reel handle and the clicker, all I can think of is, I should go for a camera. But instead I grabbed a screwdriver and removed the handle and freed the thumb. Well after the laughter stopped and back to fishing, we finally got a bite that was screaming tuna, and then it came unbuttoned. We sent another tender morsel back and that one landed us what would be our only Yellow Fin Tuna of the day. We picked up the gear and headed into see how much it was going to weight. Once we returned to the marina we watched as the scales stopped at 144 pounds. We have boats available for day and overnight trips.

If your group would like information or book a trip with Strike Zone Charters, Capt. Kevin Aderhold (504) 382-2108 or Capt. Gary Bonanno (225) 279-3800.

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Celebrating Over 21 years in the Charter Business

Bad Weather

kevin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:10:34 +0000

Venice, La::::Nothing but BAD WEATHER and a lot of cancellations….hopefully we will get out next week…It will be like fishing in virgin waters….

January in Guatemala has been ALL SAILFISH. In ten (10) Fishing Days in January on both yachts – there have been 211 SAIL’S RELEASED!!! This is a lot of ACTION and FUN….

Last weekend STRIKE ZONE won first place in the National Tournament in Guatemala… releasing 46 SAIL’s in two days of fishing….Congratulations to the anglers that fought those fish on the STRIKE ZONE.

We have openings in our March and April Trips to Guatemala for two to four anglers on each trip….give us a call and let us put you in the STRIKE ZONE….

STRIKE ZONE CHARTERS LOUISIANA & GUATEMALA

CELEBRATING 21 YRS IN THE CHARTER BUSINESS

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Venice & Guatemala

kevin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:07:14 +0000

Venice: Capt Kevin Aderhold had a day trip last Friday but had to run all over the Gulf to find good water with NO SHARKS….They had two Yellowfin and one Blackfin Tuna. The sharks gave them hell, but they had a good group from south Florida and they will be back for a 24hr trip in June on the 55′ StrikeZone Too. We guaranteed them a lot of Yellowfin.

Guatemala: I just got back from a wonderful trip to Antigua, Guatemala. My wife is a nurse anesthetist and she goes to Antigua as part of the Knoxville Medical Mission every year. This year the group helped about 60 people get needed operations. My son Christopher and I escorted her and I managed to slip out on Wednesday to fish with a group of guys that were in Guatemala for a wedding. What a bunch of nice guys from Alabama. Justin Schilling, Mike Harlan, Brandon Harlan and a friend. When we got down to the marina the wind was blowing about 25 kts….I didn’t think we were going to make the trip…But our new captain, Joel/Hercules said let’s go….and off we went…..we were leading the pack of charter boats out of the marina….most of the boats were hugging the coast but our Captain elected to go right into the seas on the STRIKE ZONE…. As we looked back, five boats out of the fleet were heading back…He, like the American captains, just love to fish that boat. It catches a lot of billfish and takes the sea very well. We dropped our lines when we were 15 miles out and after 20 minutes we had our first Sail…The guys could not believe the fight and show that Sailfish preformed for us….We were in nonstop action all day…we ended up going 14 for 19 on Sails and three Bull Dolphin….three times we had two Sails on at one time and one time we had a triple. The group with Scott Hartley had fished the day before for three days on the STRIKE ZONE and they had a total of 58 Sails in three days… Total Sails in four days was 72….The STRIKE ZONE has been out catching the fleet in Guatemala when it is out fishing.

Seth Holl ,the mate on the STRIKE ZONE Too in Venice is heading down to Guatemala for the next few months to mate. He will help a lot knowing a lot of our customers that will be fishing in Guatemala. He doesn’t know spanish but he will be sleeping with this fine chic, Rosetta Stone on a regular basis.

I have trips going every month to Guatemala that we can add one to four anglers to the group, or you can get your own group….This is the ultimate fishing trip and adventure of a life time….

Come Fish With STRIKE ZONE CHARTERS IN LOUISIANA & GUATEMALA

Celebrating 21 years in the Charter Business

225-279-3800
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Louisiana & Guatemala

kevin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:02:12 +0000

STRIKE ZONE CHARTERS FISHING REPORTS FOR LOUISIANA & GUATEMALA
Louisiana: As the new year rolls in and the bad weather gets worse in the Gulf, you have to pick the right day to make your trips….We have a stand by list that we can call when it looks like their will be a break in the weather…That day was last Wednesday night….We had a Alabama coach( not football ) that we had been working with for two weeks to get a good weather day for him to go and wear out the Yellowfin…The seas were less than 1 foot and the temp was about 60 degrees….the night was beautiful. Capt Kevin Aderhold put him on the Yellowfin….From the first drop it was On…. They end the 24hrs with 13 Yellowfin and a bunch of worn out Bama coaches…..the first part of this week looks good….give us a call….

Guatemala::::Capt Edgar has been give me some good reports but tonight’s was the best …Our group had gotten down to the villa just in time for the college national championship game yesterday…half of the group was for Bama and the other were for Texas…. They thought they were back home with the 55″ Plasma TV and the best beer in the world “Gallo”…. The only difference was the warm night breeze from the Pacific bouncing off of their private pool as they watched the game under the large fetch roof. The sun came up quick as they were off to the marina for their first day of fishing. The seas were calm and the sun was bright….They got their first Sail 20 miles out of the marine and it was ON …..they were able to catch and released 27 Sails in one day with three anglers….They have reinforcements coming in tomorrow….one of their friends were delayed because of the bad weather in the states..

We are looking at a great fishing season in Guatemala & Louisiana in 2010. We will be running two trips per month to Guatemala starting in February where you can join a group. This is a way for the one and two anglers to join a few other anglers and make a trip at a reasonable price. You can also put you group together and have it private. Any way you get to Guatemala you will have a blast….The Fishing, Golf and just good old parting is the best in the world….

On another note, in the summer I was able to be a part of the AX Men three show that will be airing on the History Chanel this Sunday night….The part on Louisiana is great…It star a local real swam man …Shelby…..You have to tune in to check this out …It is a funny and educational show especial if you are from the south….

Get your friends, family or business clients and pack your bags and come enjoy the beat fishing in two worlds with STRIKE ZONE Charters on one of our luxury yachts. The finest fleet of offshore fishing yachts from 55′ to 32′ in Louisiana and Guatemala…

Celebrating 21 years in the Charter Business

STRIKE ZONE CHARTERS LOUISIANA & GUATEMALA

CALL CAPT KEVIN ADERHOLD @ 504-382-2108

I WILL BE IN GUATEMALA FROM JAN 9 TO THE 18 AND HOPEFULLY SENDING YOU SOME GREAT PICTURES AND GOOD FISHING REPORTS

Overnight Tuna On. Strike Zone Too

kevin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:42:22 +0000

Overnight trip on the Strike Zone Too turned out to be a good trip. We left Cypress Cove around noon and ran to our spot where I had fished on my last overnight trip. We began trolling when we arrived. Only a few Blackfin Tuna feeding on the surface. Once it got dark we pulled out the grill and cooked our great meal. I would like to tell you that we had fresh fish but at this point we only had steaks. After we ate and settled in for the night we began catching our bait. The Blackfin Tuna were thick! It took no time to put thirty or so in the boat and we then were in search of the big boys. After hours of fishing we still were covered up with the Blackfin Tuna and no big Yellowfin Tuna. We caught three Yellowfin Tuna on jigs around forty pounds and then I decided to make a move to another spot to see if the action was any better somewhere else. Needless to say I ended up back where I had started that afternoon. At six in the morning we finally got the bite we were looking for all night. It lasted for what seemed like minutes. Glad we were there when it did take place. We finished our trip up out there and we headed in closer to see if we could catch a Amberjack or two. After breakfast and a little rest we pulled out the jigging tackle one more time. And not sure if was from the lack of life or that our arms were tired the group decided to pointed the boat to the north. Once back at the dock we pulled the fish out for a final count. The official total was seven Yellowfin Tuna and thirty six Blackfin Tuna.

We have dates open if your group would like to try your luck at this process they call fishing. Give me a call at (504) 382-2108 Kevin Aderhold or (225) 279-3800 Capt. Gary Bonanno.

Another Overnight Sucess

kevin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:39:30 +0000

Capt. Charlie Durand and Capt. J.W. Berry departed Sunday from Cypress Cove Marina on a overnight trip with Mr. Myke Whitaker and Mrs. Dana Witte from Texas. They went to do some trolling first and that paid off with two large Wahoo. They fished a while longer and then off to catch the Tuna. Once out to the first stop they began catching Black Fin Tuna. Most didn’t make it to the boat whole from the sharks getting a snack on the way up with them. The Black Fin Tuna were thick but no sign of the Yellow Fins. So off to the next stop, there the action seemed to be the same lots of Black Fin and covered with sharks. Capt. J.W. told me that the seas got pretty sloppy around two in the morning and they headed north to where they had caught the Wahoo, and got ready for the morning bite. Once morning came it was different the current was ripping and the water had changed colors. They fished a while and then decided to go a catch Amber Jacks. Those came with ease, with the Amber Jacks in the boat and the seas picking up Capt. Charlie pointed the boat to the north and ran in. At the dock the real weight could be set for these two big Wahoo that they caught on their trip. They weighed 104 pounds and 84 pounds and also had a mess of Black fin and Amber jacks to fill the coolers up with. And as it seems Mr. Myke will have some new friends in Texas when he hands out Wahoo to his buddies that didn’t get to come along on the trip with them.

Information about one of our overnight trips or to book your own fishing trip with Strike Zone Charters contact Capt. Kevin Aderhold ( 504-382-2108) or Capt. Gary Bonanno ( 225-279-3800).

Celebrating Over 21 years in the Charter Business

www. strikezonecharters.net

October 5, 2009

danny — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:12:25 +0000

GUATEMALA OFFSHORE REPORT FROM CAPT. EDGAR

After a nice Guatemala Winter that was full of surprises – with the Strike Zone and the Jacpot catching Dorado‘s, Marlins and Sails – we are preparing for the “High Season” in Guatemala that begins in October.

Sailfish Season starts in October and goes through May 2010 and as Marlin Magazine cover page said – the blue & black suit boys hit the Guatemala coasts too -making it the NEW hot place for Marlin as well.
Strike Zone was our first boat to start the season fishing with our friends Jose Alonzo, Salatiel Barragan, and Javier Rosales from Mexico this past Tuesday and it was SWEET! We headed out at 7 am from Marina Pez Vela as usual and by 8:15 the lines were in the water.
Imagine 7 straight hours fishing!!! WOW between Dorado’s and Sails our friends had a complete workout. The total count was 6 sails and 15 dorado’s – not a bad day at all….
Today was a nice day too – 5 Sails and 1 blue around 250 pounds. The Marlin – really makes the day worth it. Just looking at how fast they are and how he hit the KONA was incredible. The adrenaline was HIIIIIIIGHHHH!!! Sails were around the 100 pounds and with 3 dorado’s to share the day they had a tasty ceviche was soooo nice! Our friends from Guatemala and two Americans were having fun watching those sails jump around. Remember that catch n release fishing with circle hook makes a fantastic show to watch.

Come and join us and get to know this wonderful country full of energy and warm people that will make your trip worth every minute. Keep tight and ready because the action is just starting.

Thanks Capt. Edgar for the report. I will be in Guatemala from Oct 12 to 17 and hope to tag a few Sails.

We still have four spots open for the November trip when you can be a fishing star along with host Mike Lane and rodnreelTV show. Give me a call at 225-279-3800 or Capt Danny Pate a call at 225-205-3766.

LOUISIANA OFFSHORE REPORT : The fishing has been good when the weather let’s us get out…The Big Yellowfin are starting to show up and the Blackfin are everywhere. October is a super month….I know football is in the air but on the STRIKE ZONE TOO you won’t miss any games even when you or out in the Gulf 100 miles….sit back after bring in a 100+ lb Yellowfin and turn to your favorite game on our 48 inch TV in the AC with a cool beer and wait until the captain yells out “FISH ON”"”….. A 50 yard line set an a fighting chair…a remote control with a football game on and a ice cold beer ……What more does a man need……….
STRIKE ZONE CHARTERS LOUISIANA & GUATEMALA

CELEBRATIING 21 YEARS IN THE CHARTER BUSINESS

July 18, 2009

danny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:40:45 +0000

Venice and Guatemala Fishing Reports from last week::::

Venice: over night trip last Sunday/Monday , they wanted to stay close and not make the 100 mile run so we did what everyone else has been doing lately —which is getting a limit of nice Red Snapper, a limit of AJ’s, a mix of Groupers, Kings , Blackfin Tuna and of course Sharks. The action was non stop but no Yellowfin… Capt. Kevin Aderholdt had a day trip on the 55′ with a good group out of New Orleans. They did the same with some 15 to 20 lb Snapper and the biggest was 32 lbs. Still Blue Water is off the map….Capt Kevin is out now on the 55′ for a 24 hr trip…he will run 100+ miles and I will get you that report later today.

Guatemala: As I reported last week on Saturday one of the boats had 30 Sails and 22 Dorado’s. Capt Edgar had to make a fun trip after he got that report so on Monday he and some of his friend to off on the Strike Zone and ventured out 8 miles to catch 10 Sail’s and 33 Dorado’s….He was fired up….We have some spots open for our August and September trips so give us a call and get your group together and let us show you our fishing operation in Guatemala. It is FIRST CLASS from start to finish at a price you can afford.

July 20, 2009

danny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:39:18 +0000

The fishing out of Venice has been very good If you want to travel. You can catch a lot of nice Yellowfin….When Capt. Kevin fires up the 55′ he has had some great trips in the past few months. Working 85 to 100 miles out of Tiger Pass it has been his fishing grounds in the past four weeks. Blue water is still OFF THE MAP. The water is not blue but a clean green and the Yellowfin have been very hunger.

He had a group out of Texas for a 24 hr trip last Friday/Saturday on the 55′ STRIKE ZONE TOO. This was a fun group who had never caught any big Yellowfin…..What a treat….they had 9 Yellowfin with the largest being 122lbs, 1 Wahoo 36 lbs, limit of Red Snappers 5 to 10 lbs and over 25 Blackfin. A nice trip, with a nice bunch of Anglers. After Capt. Kevin and Seth told them about our operation in Guatemala they started making their plans for a trip to Guatemala with us next year….They will then have had the best FISHING of both worlds.

We will have the 55′ Strike Zone Too and the 39′ Stress Management heading for Grand Isle to fish the Tarpon Rodeo….Of course we will be on the front row at Sand Dollar Marina thanks to my good friend Butch. Butch always takes good care of us and we truly remember what he did for us after hurricane Katrina. Anyway, come party and visit us at Sand Dollar Marina Friday and Saturday nights.
SEA YOU AT THE RODEO~~~~

July 28, 2009

danny — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:37:34 +0000

Well – the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo is over and my crew and guests had a GREAT TIME! Thanks to Brother Butch at Sand Dollar Marina on the Island for putting up with our groups and taking good care of us…It was a great tournament and the party was out of sight. I got to see a lot of my friends, customers and some of my Ex-captains.

On the fishing side the Strike Zone TOO anglers won four trophy’s and had seven large ice chests filled with Tuna, Dolphin and Snapper fillets.

We arrived in Grand Isle on Wednesday afternoon on the Strike Zone TOO and the Stress Management. At 6:00am on Thursday both groups were on the boats and ready for our long journey 125 miles southwest. On the Strike Zone we ran 4 1/2 hours an stopped at our first platform to started trolling…After a short time we had our first 60 lb Yellowfin munching on one of our Islanders. We worked the rig for about an hour and picked up 4 more 60 to 70 Yellowfin….We then put our autopilot on 180 and ran for 25 miles until we got to our home for the night. We began trolling and it started off slow with a few Blackfin and Bonitos. We did get a Marlin to put one of our Bonitos in his mouth – make three jumps and almost hit the drill ship. He gave us a thrill but he never got hooked….After dark the bite was slow until 2:30 am. At that time we started catching some Blackfin along with some 60 to 70 lb Yellowfin until the sun came up…On Friday we picked up two Dolphin and on the way in we stopped and caught a limit of nice Red Snapper….By the time we got to Sand Dollar we had three large carts full of our catch on the Strike Zone.

The Stress Management had a good trip also but things were so crazy I still don’t know what they caught. I do know that my crew and anglers had a GOOD TIME….. They had some boat problems but they did have a good time….at one point on Saturday night they had 50 people on the boat….that’s when I had to go to sleep.

On Sunday after finding everyone and getting the groups off the boats we had to go back to Venice and get ready for another 24 hr trip. I hate to say it but both my crews looked a little green or should i say a lot GREEN. By the time we got back to Venice and filled the boat up with diesel our new group was at the dock and ready to go fishing. Capt. Kevin Aderhold, Seth Holl and Capt. David Frelich were back on the water again….heading Southwest on another 125 mile run. They got back at 6:00 pm and had another great trip….this time the Marlin didn’t get off the hook and they tagged a 250 to 300 lb Blue. Off course the ice chest were full with Yellowfin and Blackfin Tuna….15 Yellowfin and lots of Blackfin. The weather was good but they did have a few bad storms blow through the night…This is when you want to be on a 55′ sportfishing vessel.

Capt. Kevin is out on a 24hr trip on the 55′ Strike Zone Too today and Capt. Josh is on a day trip on the 39′ Stress Management….Pictures and reports will follow tomorrow.

We are now booking for September and October when the Blue water moves in closer and the big Yellowfin start chasing the Mullets. It is also starts the BEST season in Guatemala for the Sailfish RUN….Make plan for one of our exciting fishing trips out of Venice or Guatemala…..you will never forget the fun and the catch you will have”””’