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Old 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.

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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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Old 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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Old 02-06-2012, 02:59 PM   #3
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Great article Tanc, and awesome fish!
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Old 02-06-2012, 04:17 PM   #4
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Re: The Novato And His Muse- Baha Trip Report

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Old 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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Old 02-06-2012, 11:09 PM   #6
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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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Old 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.

And he's winning.
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Old 02-07-2012, 12:22 AM   #8
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Great read. Thanks.
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Old 02-07-2012, 08:30 AM   #9
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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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Great read Tanc!
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Old 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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Old 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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Old 02-07-2012, 02:45 PM   #13
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Thanks for sharing that Tanc. Great write up, and an awesome adventure with some awesome guys!
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Great read Tanc!
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Epic read. Thanks
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