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Title: Panama mothership at PSFL on May 9 - 13 2018
Post by: ksong on January 09, 2018, 09:46:10 PM
We need a few anglers to fish  on a mothership in Panama.
I fished 5 times in Panama before I fished on a mothership. This is my third year on the mother ship trip.
I wouldn't go panama without the mothership. :) It is so convenient and rest relaxed on a luxurious and roomy mothership after fishing.
Due to cancellation, I have a few opening. The dates are from May 9 to May 13.
You arrive at the lodge on May 8 and leave the lodge on May 14.
Let me know if any angler is interested in the trip. We fish on two boat with 3 - 4 anglers on each boat.
Title: Re: Panama mothership at PSFL on May 9 - 13 2018
Post by: David Hall on January 09, 2018, 09:50:52 PM
What species are targeted on this trip?
Title: Re: Panama mothership at PSFL on May 9 - 13 2018
Post by: ksong on January 10, 2018, 02:08:27 AM
Quote from: David Hall on January 09, 2018, 09:50:52 PM
What species are targeted on this trip?
mostly yellowfin tuna.  We might do rooster/cubera  popping after fishing tuna near Coiba Island.
Title: Re: Panama mothership at PSFL on May 9 - 13 2018
Post by: fordfox on January 10, 2018, 02:24:30 AM
What kind of price are we talking about?
Title: Re: Panama mothership at PSFL on May 9 - 13 2018
Post by: Bryan Young on January 10, 2018, 02:38:19 AM
OMG. I've always wanted to do that but it'll have to be on my when my kids are out of the house bucket list.
Title: Re: Panama mothership at PSFL on May 9 - 13 2018
Post by: Hardy Boy on January 10, 2018, 04:57:26 AM
I would be interested to know the price we are looking at also.

Thanks:

Todd
Title: Re: Panama mothership at PSFL on May 9 - 13 2018
Post by: ksong on January 10, 2018, 02:03:47 PM
The cost of the trip is $2750 based on 4 angler on a boat and $3650 based on 3 anglers on a boat. So total fishermen on this trip is 6 - 8 guys. I am extra as a cameraman.
It is very good price for fishing 5 days on a mothership.
You arrive at David on May 8 by noon and they pick us up to the main lodge.
We fish on May 9 and stay on the mothership after fishing.
The mothership is very comfortable and roomy.
The rate includes everything including hard drinks. The only extra is tip and airfare.

It takes only 30 minutes to Hannibal Bank and nearby spots. Popping works great for yft at this time of year. But we will use live bait too for big tuna.


ksong, Yesterday at 5:35 PM
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Title: Re: Panama mothership at PSFL on May 9 - 13 2018
Post by: ksong on January 11, 2018, 10:08:15 PM
All spot on the boat with 4 anglers are taken depending on deposit payment.
We still have one spot open for a boat with 3 anglers.
Title: Re: Panama mothership at PSFL on May 9 - 13 2018
Post by: alantani on January 11, 2018, 10:38:02 PM
wow!  it looks like a non-stop flight from san francisco to panama city is only $600! 
Title: Re: Panama mothership at PSFL on May 9 - 13 2018
Post by: Tightlines667 on January 12, 2018, 12:19:08 AM
That is definitely a dream/bucket list trip.  Can't wait to see the report.

John
Title: Re: Panama mothership at PSFL on May 9 - 13 2018
Post by: ksong on January 12, 2018, 02:52:00 AM
Quote from: alantani on January 11, 2018, 10:38:02 PM
wow!  it looks like a non-stop flight from san francisco to panama city is only $600! 
Join this trip. One spot is left. :)
Title: Re: Panama mothership at PSFL on May 9 - 13 2018
Post by: alantani on January 12, 2018, 04:06:17 AM
not sure i can pull this one off.  is this a trip where you have to reel like a madman all day, or can i kick back and just soak a bait?   ;D
Title: Re: Panama mothership at PSFL on May 9 - 13 2018
Post by: ksong on January 12, 2018, 01:43:59 PM
Quote from: alantani on January 12, 2018, 04:06:17 AM
not sure i can pull this one off.  is this a trip where you have to reel like a madman all day, or can i kick back and just soak a bait?   ;D
We chase tuna on poppers and use live bait.  We usually get bigger one on live bait.
Unlike the PV trip, we fish Hannibal Banks and surrounding areas which is only 30 minutes run from the mothership.
As you see in the picture we use relatively light tackle for tuna in Panama.

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Title: Re: Panama mothership at PSFL on May 9 - 13 2018
Post by: Wally15 on January 12, 2018, 02:38:42 PM
Quote from: alantani on January 11, 2018, 10:38:02 PM
wow!  it looks like a non-stop flight from san francisco to panama city is only $600! 
I think you need to fly into David (Enrique Malek airport), which is another plane change at PC. No good or cheap flights from Jax or ATL (2-3 stops, 24+hours travel time).
Mike
Title: Re: Panama mothership at PSFL on May 9 - 13 2018
Post by: alantani on January 12, 2018, 05:13:48 PM
crud.  knew it couldn't be that easy.  yeah, the first stop is in panama city, then a really short layover and a short hop to david.  the flight is still only $750 and 12 hours.  i'm sure that luggage would be extra if you want to bring fish back.  it's good to have looked, though.  i have a friend in panama city and may head down there someday to fish.  he has big tuna in his area as well.  someday.....

yeah, gonna have to pass on this one.  ping me in couple of months if you are still not filled, but i don't think i can pull this one off.  have a great trip!  alan
Title: Re: Panama mothership at PSFL on May 9 - 13 2018
Post by: ksong on January 12, 2018, 06:07:11 PM
Quote from: Wally15 on January 12, 2018, 02:38:42 PM
Quote from: alantani on January 11, 2018, 10:38:02 PM
wow!  it looks like a non-stop flight from san francisco to panama city is only $600! 
I think you need to fly into David (Enrique Malek airport), which is another plane change at PC. No good or cheap flights from Jax or ATL (2-3 stops, 24+hours travel time).
Mike
most anglers stay at Panama for a night to take a flight to David next morning.
the nonstop flight from Panama City to David for round trip is only $184US.
Title: Re: Panama mothership at PSFL on May 9 - 13 2018
Post by: Wally15 on January 12, 2018, 06:25:27 PM
Quote from: ksong on January 12, 2018, 06:07:11 PM
Quote from: Wally15 on January 12, 2018, 02:38:42 PM
Quote from: alantani on January 11, 2018, 10:38:02 PM
wow!  it looks like a non-stop flight from san francisco to panama city is only $600! 
I think you need to fly into David (Enrique Malek airport), which is another plane change at PC. No good or cheap flights from Jax or ATL (2-3 stops, 24+hours travel time).
Mike
most anglers stay at Panama for a night to take a flight to David next morning.
the nonstop flight from Panama City to David for round trip is only $184US.
You said there is one opening on the "3 person boat". Does that mean the cost will be $3650 plus tip and airfare and hotel?
Mike
Title: Re: Panama mothership at PSFL on May 9 - 13 2018
Post by: ksong on January 12, 2018, 08:10:26 PM
Yes. the cost is $3650 per person to fish three anglers. It cost more than fishing with 4 anglers, but it is much roomy and you have more chance to fight tuna.
Title: Re: Panama mothership at PSFL on May 9 - 13 2018
Post by: ksong on January 14, 2018, 05:37:54 PM
The final spot is taken depending on deposit payment.
They will enjoy fishing on the mothership. It is totally different from fishing on long range boats or land based lodge.
Title: Re: Panama mothership at PSFL on May 9 - 13 2018
Post by: alantani on January 14, 2018, 05:50:20 PM
sounds like a great trip!  good hunting, gentlemen!!!!!