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Evan Fleisher

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Re: Topp's Travels 2011 - Updated in Post 220 - Cabo Coda
« Reply #225 on: January 04, 2012, 07:07:34 AM »
Quote from: Bruce Wellmon on January 03, 2012, 10:40:32 PM
Jason,
         From firsthand experience in Cabo, in 2002, I can tell you that the price of said mount of the marlin will most likely increase at least once before it arrives. Delayed. 
         Mine, my first marlin, arrived in a large wooden crate left outside my garage in a rain or snowstrorm by the carrier. Don't think it was UPS or FedEx as the crate was so large, I believe it was a (tractor trailer) freight carrier. Nonetheless, I have it in my office proudly displayed. However, since then, catch and release. But congrats, it was an amazing experience for me.

Did the crate say "FRAGILE" on the side?  Must have been a "major award" from Italy!  8)
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Bruce Wellmon

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Re: Topp's Travels 2011 - Updated in Post 220 - Cabo Coda
« Reply #226 on: January 04, 2012, 10:48:36 AM »
Jason, Here is what you can expect. It is big.
          Turned out great. Best part was taking the filets to Nik-San's. We ate for 2 nights.
           They quoted me $xx when I paid the deposit dockside. I got a letter later saying it was now $xx + y. If you declined at this point, you lost your deposit. No refund. But that was 2002. It was a lot of fun on the boat reeling it in.
 
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Lou_Duran

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Re: Topp's Travels 2011 - Updated in Post 220 - Cabo Coda
« Reply #227 on: January 04, 2012, 11:09:37 AM »
Well done Mr. Topp!  Nice looking boy.  I sure hope my son doesn't see this thread.  For years I've been preaching how lucky he is for the experiences he's been exposed to.  In comparison, the one-pound mingos off Destin or the 10" brook trouts in Yellowstone he landed would seem pitiful.  We did enjoy eating the mess of mingos we caught on that trip.  Lots of fun and great memories.
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John Mayhugh

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Re: Topp's Travels 2011 - Updated in Post 220 - Cabo Coda
« Reply #228 on: January 04, 2012, 12:27:33 PM »
How about turning it into a hood ornament?  Maybe a bit large and gaudy, but definitely attention grabbing.

Lou,
I think you & Jason both have the right idea about experiences.  Lucky kids.
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Dan Kelly

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Re: Topp's Travels 2011 - Updated in Post 191 - Cabo Coda
« Reply #229 on: January 04, 2012, 12:31:48 PM »
Quote from: Jason Topp on January 03, 2012, 05:05:41 PM




The real trophy is that lug in the background. Nice work, Dad.

Perhaps I should add: Well caught, Mrs. T!
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RJ_Daley

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Re: Topp's Travels 2011 - Updated in Post 220 - Cabo Coda
« Reply #230 on: January 04, 2012, 05:43:05 PM »
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we spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day flying from Minneapolis to Phoenix to Salt Lake City to Atlanta to Cabo San Lucas.

Didn't Chevy Chase make a holiday comedy movie similar to that plot!!!

I hope I can make the elite 116 next year.  It wasn't in the cards this year.  It would be cool to pick you up on the way to Nebraska next fall!

I've got a hunch I'll be seeing you sooner, check you IM. 
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