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 Taylor Willett released his first Black of 300 lb and his first Blue of 300 lb. Robert Sr. released his first Blue of 250 lb and first Pacific Sail of 120 lb. Robert II also released is first Blue of 250 lb and Pacific Sailfish of 120 lb. It was great having the group down at the Lodge and seeing them walk the Tropic Star plank was a special experience for them and us.
Michael and Linda Jozefiak came to Tropic Star with their five- year-old son, Michael Jr., who had some great goals for his first time going offshore for big fish. The family have a boat back home and Michael Jr. has caught the biggest fish on their boat (a 47 inch Musky). Before going out on the water, Michael Sr. told me he had been deep sea fishing four times in his life with no luck. He was here to see if the stories about the famed Tropic Star Lodge were really true. I’m very happy to report that everyone in the family released their first billfish and the whole family walked the plank together. Michael released his first Blue Marlin of 200 lb, Linda released her first Blue Marlin of 250 lb and Michael Jr. released his first Pacific Sail of 85 lb. Michael Jr. won the angler of the week award for being just five years old and taking on an 85 lb Sailfish and multiple dorado.
Manny Cailis and Rose Gauthier returned for their annual trip to the lodge bringing along friends and family. It is always an absolute blast seeing everyone and we shared many laughs. Manny’s dad, George, joins in on the fun each year and he always starts a little competition amongst the anglers. This year the competition was to see who would be first to release a Black Marlin, a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish. Three people achieved this feat. Their fleet released three Black, eight Blue Marlin and eight Pacific Sailfish. Pollyanna (with Capt. Fidel) was top boat for the week releasing five Blues, a Black and heap of Sailfish, including a Grand slam. In between the billfish action, the group also fought some monster Dorado.
Brothers, Andy, Sam and Greg Yaffa, brought down the entire Yaffa clan for some fishing fun in the jungle. Greg has been to the lodge multiple times and it was great to see him along with the rest of the Yaffa boys. Greg experienced some amazing fishing and the highlight was the one that got away. He fought and lost a beauty of Black Marlin of about 700 lb which we know is awaiting him for his return trip. The group released many memorable first catches. Steve Yaffa released a 350 lb Black Marlin, Zach Yaffa a 350 lb Blue Marlin, Aaron Yaffa a 300 lb Blue Marlin and Bernie Yaffa a 400 lb Blue Marlin. It’s sufficed to say that many a Yaffa walked the plank for their first billfish and we can’t wait to see them all back next year.
Longtime guests, Martin and Elaine Hirsch have been all over the world chasing fish and Martin love nothing more than
  Kids Fish FREE!
On Select 2020 Dates.
Each adult who pays full fare can be joined by a junior angler (16 or under at time of trip)
for FREE. Call for details.
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