7/1 nipple to elbow

MSYellowfin · 07-02-2008, 12:25 AM

Went out trolling solo today hoping to catch my first solo billfish, feeling pretty good after missing three just last week. Hilton's showed the blue water near the nipple to elbow and diminishing. Had a bill chasing a naked ballyhoo around 10:30 that just wouldn't bite. There were scattered weeds in around the nipple with some grass trying to form a line. As I made my way towards the elbow the water was darker and the grass disapeared. Trolled back towards the nipple and picked up a couple good sized dolphin and watched a cool water spout.

Hard to tell size of dolphin in the cooler, but it was a good one. Next time I will carry someone to hold the fish to put it in perspective.

MScontender

Heller High Water · 07-02-2008, 12:30 AM

Thats what I am talking about. NICE WORK on the solo trip. Sounds like some QUALITY time alone.

clap

mpmorr · 07-02-2008, 01:57 AM

Agreed HHW, and it takes stones to go for the Bills by yourself. Nice job on the dolphin. Very nice:bowdown

ALFISH · 07-02-2008, 01:33 PM

Solo sounds exciting - I guess you would put it on autopilot while you fight/landed them?

Thanks for the post on water quality - we're headed out ot the elbow/nipple area later today for an overnighter. Will let you know what we see and how we do...not much help from the satellite services as there's been a lot of cloud cover the past few days.

Get'n Wade · 07-02-2008, 01:47 PM

Great job! You go Tred Barta.

southern tiara · 07-02-2008, 02:49 PM

Good report...by the way, has your Hilton updated the blue water section since 6/27?

wanna be tuna slayer · 07-02-2008, 03:27 PM

Mine has not updated since 6/27...

WayneO · 07-02-2008, 06:08 PM

My Hiltons has not updated since 6/27/08 either. Have a call into Tom to see what the problem is.

WayneO

southern tiara · 07-02-2008, 08:34 PM

thanks...heading out of Destin early Saturday AM and sure would like to know which way to head for blue water, especiallyat $5 a gallon for diesel!

MSYellowfin · 07-03-2008, 12:16 AM

All fishing: you are correct my autopilot is a must. Believe it or not I had 8 lines out, 2 flat, 2 short rigger, 2 long rigger, one center and a teaser rod as well as a teaser tied off to each cleat on the transom. Talk about hearding cats!

I also agree on sharing reports and water conditions. I did not notice Hilton's not being updated. I enjoy it, but would rather see first hand reports here more than anything.

MScontender

07-02-2008, 12:25 AM	#1
MSYellowfin Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jackson, MS & Orange Beach, AL Posts: 659	7/1 nipple to elbow Went out trolling solo today hoping to catch my first solo billfish, feeling pretty good after missing three just last week. Hilton's showed the blue water near the nipple to elbow and diminishing. Had a bill chasing a naked ballyhoo around 10:30 that just wouldn't bite. There were scattered weeds in around the nipple with some grass trying to form a line. As I made my way towards the elbow the water was darker and the grass disapeared. Trolled back towards the nipple and picked up a couple good sized dolphin and watched a cool water spout. Hard to tell size of dolphin in the cooler, but it was a good one. Next time I will carry someone to hold the fish to put it in perspective. MScontender __________________ MSyellowfin 2008 54C Viking "Jacquelyn" 2010 36 Yellowfin "Forgiven" 2010 24 Hurricane Deck Boat 2001 Contender 25 (sold)

07-02-2008, 12:30 AM	#2
Heller High Water Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 601	RE: 7/1 nipple to elbow Thats what I am talking about. NICE WORK on the solo trip. Sounds like some QUALITY time alone. clap

07-02-2008, 01:57 AM	#3
mpmorr Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 2,077	RE: 7/1 nipple to elbow Agreed HHW, and it takes stones to go for the Bills by yourself. Nice job on the dolphin. Very nice:bowdown

07-02-2008, 01:33 PM	#4
ALFISH Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5	RE: 7/1 nipple to elbow Solo sounds exciting - I guess you would put it on autopilot while you fight/landed them? Thanks for the post on water quality - we're headed out ot the elbow/nipple area later today for an overnighter. Will let you know what we see and how we do...not much help from the satellite services as there's been a lot of cloud cover the past few days.

07-02-2008, 01:47 PM	#5
Get'n Wade Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 607	RE: 7/1 nipple to elbow Great job! You go Tred Barta.

07-02-2008, 02:49 PM	#6
southern tiara Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 5	RE: 7/1 nipple to elbow Good report...by the way, has your Hilton updated the blue water section since 6/27?

07-02-2008, 03:27 PM	#7
wanna be tuna slayer Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 36	RE: 7/1 nipple to elbow Mine has not updated since 6/27...

07-02-2008, 06:08 PM	#8
WayneO Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 143	RE: 7/1 nipple to elbow My Hiltons has not updated since 6/27/08 either. Have a call into Tom to see what the problem is. WayneO

07-02-2008, 08:34 PM	#9
southern tiara Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 5	RE: 7/1 nipple to elbow thanks...heading out of Destin early Saturday AM and sure would like to know which way to head for blue water, especiallyat $5 a gallon for diesel!

07-03-2008, 12:16 AM	#10
MSYellowfin Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jackson, MS & Orange Beach, AL Posts: 659	RE: 7/1 nipple to elbow All fishing: you are correct my autopilot is a must. Believe it or not I had 8 lines out, 2 flat, 2 short rigger, 2 long rigger, one center and a teaser rod as well as a teaser tied off to each cleat on the transom. Talk about hearding cats! I also agree on sharing reports and water conditions. I did not notice Hilton's not being updated. I enjoy it, but would rather see first hand reports here more than anything. MScontender __________________ MSyellowfin 2008 54C Viking "Jacquelyn" 2010 36 Yellowfin "Forgiven" 2010 24 Hurricane Deck Boat 2001 Contender 25 (sold)

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