Post by bluemarlinlodge on Aug 10, 2005 22:20:41 GMT
Without a doubt the sea is changing in Ecuador, South America, and each and every new time out, we encounter different surprises. Salinas, La Plata Island and Manta have traditionally been excellent fishing destinations for Marlin and Tuna. But after the past couple of weeks, the Wahoos have won their spot! Check out www.bluemarlinmanta.com
It has been detected that at the second or third day of the break of the high tide, thousands of Wahoo approach, when the current turns south to the areas of La Plata Island and Salinas. There are two reefs of equal importance, “Bajo Hondo” at the La Plata Island 30 miles from Manta and the “Cope” 20 miles from Salinas.
One can now leave Salinas or Manta, and in as little as 4 or 5 hours, amount to 20 or 30 Wahoos, returning to port with a smile that reflects 40 and, sometimes, 50 strikes, turning it into one of the best days of fishing any angler only dreams about.
Whether talking about the La Plata Island (where one can alternatively fish amberjacks or groupers) and the Cope (with frequent visits of Marlins and Tunas), Ecuador is changing its traditional tag of “Billfish Only” into a new and immense resource of fisheries of many different, as well as magnificent, species that certainly guarantee a spectacular time.
Needless to say, the BLUE MARLIN LODGE fleet saw action in both places. Our “Umina” was in Manta while the “Maria’s” and the “Lady Rosita” stayed in Salinas. In one day of fishing, you can choose either Salinas or Manta as an arrival point, since they are not very far away. Just a few months ago, Jose Anton, aboard his VIKING 48’ “Misamiras” had a World Record Wahoo at the Cope of 19,140kg (42lb 3oz) on an M-02 kg (4lb) record category.
As an extra, we are having an amazing time with the show we are getting from the humpback whales that come to visit us from June to September. At both places precisely, we are seeing amazing and unforgettable spectacles from these giant mammals. With fishing and whale watching at the same time, surrounded by sea and untamed natural landscapes of our National Park Machalilla; we can certainly describe them as “Grand Slams” of fishing days, making our sport more than special and unique.
