Punta cana Fishing Report by Jason Mattes

firstclf · May 21, 2007

Debbie, Peter and Platel,

Just a quick email to let you know what a great time we had fishing with

your gang. We arrived on the afternoon of 15th. We werepicked up at our

hotel by your van and driver. He was on time to the minute. He was very

curtious and freindly. His first question to us was were we ready to catch

fish. Of course our answer was a heartfelt yes. We charted a 4 hour

afternnon chater for just the 2 of us, (Tina and myself), she says it is

because I don't share very well. I might agree a lttle. We drove to the

Marina and were met at the shop with 2 white marlin hanging from the morning

outting. I was excited to say the least. We started out with 15 min of

arriving at the marina. 7 miles out from shore the line went in the water.

I was amazed at how well the first mate ran the poles and kept everything

neat and clean. 10 minutes into the trip and the right rod went ripping

tthrought the water. I could tell Tina was excited but wanted me to catch

the first fish. 15 minutes later we had a beautiful Darado aboard. First

one down. We trolled throught the beautiful waters and enjoyed the warm sun

all the time talking with our captian and first mate. The boat the

Intrepido was beautiful. As we trolled along we saw birds dipping into the

water. I had been deep sea fishing before and knew this was a good sign. I

saw our captain turn the boat toward the birdas and 100 yards past them 4

poles all went off. We watched as 4 Darado took our baits. I grabbed the

first rod Tina the second, the captain the third and our first mate the

fourth. He ended up losing his but the rest of us worked our fish and he

landed them for each of us. What an exciting adventure. I would love to

come back again soon. We have already discussed our return trip to Punta

Cana next year, and of course there will be only one Charter service for us.

Thanks to everyone and good fishing.

Jason Mattes R.N., CFRN

Fox Creek Outfitter

Richland, County IL

Edited May 21, 2007 by firstclf

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