Phew is right!

You know how in a crisis situation you don't always say what you really think to certain people? Well, I was not real confident on the fix of FFIII, but after a 60+ mile run from Bimini to the West End of Grand Bahama, my confidence level has risen. I have knocked on wood a few times when I say it out loud. As for the fishing along the way, as ACJM reported, we had great Yellowtail fishing on our favorite reef spot, Freddie North. We have always caught fish there, but the YT this time were the best quality fish ever. The girls caught fish after fish free-lining baits on the surface. I spent most of the time mating for them, putting on bait and taking off fish. Scott kept trying to catch that illusive Grouper on the bottom. Our anchoring in the deep reefs spots to the south did not work out to well with all the wind and heavy current. We caught a few fish but were not really able to hold on our spot. We anchored the north spot like pros. We found it on the gps (it was loaded with fish), taking the wind and slight current in to account, we motored just past it, set the anchor and when it came tight we were right over the top of the fish. It was a great team effort. This also added a little confidence. The West End is a really nice marina complex. It is loaded with boats of all types, sailboats, trawlers and fishing boats. We just met a nice couple from Maine that just came from the Abacos, where we are heading next. Most cruisers are really nice people. Maybe they are friendly because they have been couped up for a few days with just their significant other and need some interaction with people. We are taking the day off today. A little light maintenance this morning, then off on our bicycles to explore a little of the island. This is May 5th so probably will be a party night, as if we needed a reason to party. We are hooked up to have a local guide go fishing with us tomorrow, Moses Moxey. He said he was going to put us on all kinds of fish. Will report later.

ACTM