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02-06-2012, 02:08 PM | #1 |
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The Novato And His Muse- Baha Trip Report
Hey guys,
Wrote this long article which is now online. I copied a couple of paragraphs below, if you're interested you can click on the link to read the rest. It's the story of when Hughesy and I went to Baha and I landed that 50 pound YT in my avatar. --- It was 4am on a chilly Californian morning, John behind the wheel of his somewhat trusty SUV, I in the passenger seat, the back filled floor to ceiling with coolers, luggage and spearfishing paraphernalia. I was about to embark on my maiden voyage through the dusty burrows of Baja, Mexico. John, my captain and muse, would guide me on a ten-day trip in search of the majestic yet bullish Yellowtail Kingfish. A mixture of excitement and apprehension bubbled beneath the surface. A bachelor of eight years, several trips traveling solo around the world, and I couldn't remember the last time I'd spent 24 hours with another human being, let alone ten days. And what an odd pair we made. John, an American in his forties; was an affable yet hardy man- a hardcore surfer in his past, a born-again Christian in his present, every crease that adorned his face had a story to tell. He was a happily married man, generous to a fault and a damn good spearfisherman. To read the full article click here.
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02-06-2012, 02:34 PM | #2 |
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Re: The Novato And His Muse- Baha Trip Report
That is a LOT of cacti...
Well done, Tanc, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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02-06-2012, 02:59 PM | #3 |
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Re: The Novato And His Muse- Baha Trip Report
Great article Tanc, and awesome fish!
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02-06-2012, 04:17 PM | #4 |
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Re: The Novato And His Muse- Baha Trip Report
Well written
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02-06-2012, 06:31 PM | #5 |
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LOL, great write-up Tanc, and an even better trip.
I can't wait to go back!!
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02-06-2012, 11:09 PM | #6 |
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Re: The Novato And His Muse- Baha Trip Report
Great write up Tanc. You had me laughing so hard I was crying. You know that you got the big fish because John was praying for you right.
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02-06-2012, 11:21 PM | #7 |
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I think tanc is seriously competing for the top trip report award again this year.
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02-07-2012, 12:22 AM | #8 |
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Re: The Novato And His Muse- Baha Trip Report
Great read. Thanks.
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02-07-2012, 08:30 AM | #9 |
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Re: The Novato And His Muse- Baha Trip Report
Great writeup Tanc, sounds like an awesome trip! I love reading stories from someone's first Baja trip. I have that same stoke each time I head south, but it's difficult for me to convey to friends who don't head down with me what they're missing.
You really captured the spirit of a good trip in this one.
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02-07-2012, 09:43 AM | #10 |
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Re: The Novato And His Muse- Baha Trip Report
Great read Tanc!
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02-07-2012, 11:53 AM | #11 |
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Great job on the trip report!! I must say for a pretty boy you put some solid fish on the boat!!
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02-07-2012, 02:25 PM | #12 |
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Loved it. Felt like I was there-actually wish I was! I also wish that I could write and tell a story like that. Great job Tanc!
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02-07-2012, 02:45 PM | #13 |
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Re: The Novato And His Muse- Baha Trip Report
Thanks for sharing that Tanc. Great write up, and an awesome adventure with some awesome guys!
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02-07-2012, 03:04 PM | #14 |
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Great read Tanc!
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02-07-2012, 04:05 PM | #15 |
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Epic read. Thanks
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