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Dear "Fish Sniffer", Just wanted to write a short note. I am currently in the Persian Gulf on board the USS KITTY HAWK, homeported in Yokosuka, Japan. The fishing here in the Persian Gulf is alive and well. On the USS Independence our XO landed a 6 foot sailfish just a couple days before my trip. In the winter, I've been told it is not uncommon to catch 15-25 sails in a day. I myself caught a 55-60 pound cobia while fishing with Bigfoot charters in Dubai. Every time we pull into Bahrain or Jebel Ali, I'm on the pier fishing. The bottomfishing is good enough to keep me out there nearly every day. I've caught saltwater catfish, smaller barracuda, a nice 15 pound trevally on a sabiki rig for baitfish, stingrays, sharks, queenfish, sea bream, and numerous other fish that I would be hard pressed to find names for. It isn't as glorious as catching tuna or sailfish from a boat, but it is nice, relaxing fun. It has been over three years since I left Northern California and the wonderful fishing in the delta, but it is still where my heart is. I used to get the chance to fish with Barry Canevaro quite a bit, and still keep in touch with him. I'd help out at the sport and boat shows as a teenager whenever given the chance. So I've met a few of the staff from the Fish Sniffer, and even though I doubt they'd ever remember me, I figured I'd drop a line and say "Thank You". It is great being able to get on the internet and see what is happening back home, when you are half way across the world. |
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Since I left California I've had the opportunity to visit around 10 different countries, and have fished in most of them. Out of everywhere I've been, California is still my favorite spot to fish. If you ever would like any stories about fishing for suzuki seabass, halibut, rockfish, black bass or trout in Japan, let me know, as I will be spending another three years here after a short school in Virginia and taking leave in California this winter. Thanks again for the great job!
Take care and tight lines,
Note from the editors: Hey Phil, You keep up the great job as well. Send us your fishing stories whenever you want! We would love to publish them.... Steelhead |
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