Captain Jim Lucas - Adventure Fishing Vacations

Check out the latest news on one of the three Blogs through the links above.

Here are some pictures of my customers catch during the 2009 Summer Season at Yes Bay Lodge!

A Clue - All of these pictures are hosted on my SmugMug account and are available for sale. So, If you see a picture of your catch that you would like a copy of. Just click on the picture (once while it is large or twice when it is small) and it will open a new window on that picture which you can then purchase. Or just click here to go to the gallery and find your picture, once you find the picture, just click "Buy" and it is available for purchase. You can also browse any of the other galleries and purchase more momentos of your trip!

A word from Captain Jim

January 26th, 2010 - St Petersburg, Florida

WOW Is it cold or what!! - This has been one of the coldest winters that I can remember. Water so cold we had a huge fish kill and Snook season will be closed this entire year. All the guides for the 2010 season at Yes Bay have now been hired, looks like we will have another good crew. Book Now - The Lodge is filling up for the season, promises to be another great season at Yes Bay!

I took a trip out fishing with a good friend of mine here in St Petersburg and had a wonderful day of fishing. Reported in my Blog. Took a few good pictures and they are on my SmugMug page - so check it out. PICS Here!

New Years weekend I went to visit some old Alaska friends. Went to Crystal River and had a very nice visit with Tramp and Lady. Two Guides from the 2007 season. Johhnny K and Sandy are doing fine. I had a wonderful time and will be up to see them again before heading back North to Alaska in May.

Lodge News - Work continues at the Lodge with the primary focus on the airplane. Paint is being applied as we speak, it is a long process to get a beautiful job done similar to 87 Charlie from a couple years ago. But work is progressing. Show season started with Denver this weekend and then upcoming San Mateo, so make sure if you are in the area you stop by The Yes Bay booth and say hello to Kris and Kevin. Bookings are strong, so make sure you get your reservations in for the 2010 season.

Pirate Airworks flies again in 2010 - Check out the new website here:

http://www.pirateairworks.com

Look for pictures of the progress soon on the Yes Bay Fishing Report blog. Next I am working on a book from my past three years adventures in Alaska, including tons of great pictures, especially from my trip to Alaska this year on the cruise ship and my return trip through Canada. It will be announced here when it is ready for purchase, so if you're interested, stay tuned.

Possible Great Opportunity!

And finally, some really great news. I have been looking for something to do for the winter and I stumbled across a potential job which really interested me. They are looking for a boat Captain to run the "Host" vessel. It operates in Belize and Honduras, two of my most favorite fishing locations. The fishing there is undiscovered and fantastic. You all know that my favorite fishing in addition to Alaska is bonefishing. See last years trip below and this just may be the opportunity that I am looking for and I could be taking a trip down there soon to continue negotiations and experience the adventure for myself. I would never endorse or be a part of something that was not a first class operation and this looks perfect. Just may have found a place to spend my winters! Here is a link to their web site and if you are interested in going on a trip this winter, let me know, maybe we could go down and experience it together. Go here (click Logo) for more details!

Yes Bay Lodge Customer Testimonials for 2009 Season!

If you were a guest at Yes Bay this year make sure you check out the latest web site, blog which I created for Customer comments and please leave some kind words about your Alaska adventure. I have put a link in above to connect direct to the blog.

Or just click here: Yes Bay Customer Testimonials

I am already making plans for my return to Yes Bay next summer and would love to have you join me for an Alaskan Fishing adventure, so contact Yes Bay for pricing and details on the 2010 season. Email me directly for some special pricing!! Use the "Contact - Rates" link above for email contact link

Stroke!

The winter of 2008-2009 was a little exciting for me this year as right before Christmas I suffered a mild stroke and spent 4 days in the hospital. I was very lucky, a couple friends noticed I was not speaking correctly and literally forced me to the emergency room. Once there they discovered I was in fact suffering a stroke. I had major blockage in my carotid artery on both sides - 1 side was 100% blocked and the other was 80% blocked. The miracle of modern medicine saved me. They did an angioplasty and cleared the blockage within an hour of me arriving at the ER. No residual effects, small speech problem, that quickly passed. So I am back to 100% and very happy to have friends who won't take NO for an answer. New diet, more medicine and having a whole new outlook on how fragile and fleeting life can be! Make a point of looking at these symptoms as I was fortunate that one of my friends knew about this and made me go to the hospital. Have the person speak and listen for slurred words, have them smile and look for a crooked smile, have them raise their arms above their head and look for one arm not as high as the other, and finally, have them stick out their tongue and see if it favors one side or the other. If any of these symptoms occur, get them to a hospital as quickly as possible. The faster they get there the less chance of permanent damage.

You can read more about it here:

http://www.vascularweb.org/patients/NorthPoint/Carotid_Artery_Disease.html

Acklins Island Bonefishing Trip!

In November of 2008, I went on a fantastic trip to Acklins Island, one of the premier and undiscovered bonefishing destinations in the world. I had been to Acklins years ago, clear back in the early 80's. I had vowed to someday return...it was well worth the wait!

We had planned to stay at Acklins Island Lodge, however some work was being done at the Lodge so the owner arranged for us to stay at his personal residence. Les Knowles, the manager of the Lodge was the perfect host. Fantastic food and great fishing. Our guide, Elvis Collie spent three days showing us some of the best flats for bonefish you will ever experience. We had some wind the first 2 days, but still managed to see large schools of fish and we landed plenty.

The third day was right out of the travel brochures, light winds, calm seas and beautiful Bahamian sunshine. The fishing was good the first 2 days, but this last day was a day to remember. In the morning during the high tide we went looking for bigger fish and managed to find a couple. After a wonderful boat lunch of fresh lobster salad, packed for us by the Lodge, we headed to one of the most beautiful flats for some extended wading. Elvis put us in front of some of the largest schools of bonefish I have ever seen. We worked the schools hard and were literally on fish all afternoon. Not the biggest fish, but there were plenty. The thrill of the run from bonefish, even small ones, is something every fisherman should experience at least once in their life.

Check out the pictures and some more details I have posted by following the link above, or just click here if you are in a hurry!

I am planning another group trip down in the early spring of 2009, or I can book individual trips anytime you might like to go and experience this wonderful place. Packages are available in ALL price ranges! Make plans to join me on my next adventure! Just send me an email for more information.

Have a great fall and winter fishing season and check back often for up to date information.

Support My Friends and Sponsors

	Yes Bay Lodge is one of the premier destinations in SE Alaska. I am proud to offer my services through this Lodge. Please visit the Yes Bay Lodge Website and plan on joining me and the rest of the crew for the fishing vacation of a lifetime.
	Acklins Island Lodge is a new destination for 2008 and we look forward to a long term relationship. I have fished Acklins many times and can honestly say it offers some of the best bonefishing flats in the world. Plan on joining us for one of our group trips this year.
	This operation looks very promising - See above. I hope to be an active participant this coming winter. So let's make plans to fish Central America next winter!
	I use Penn Formula Graphite 2 Speed Reels exclusively for Halibut fishing in Alaska. Tried and true, it is hard to beat a Penn Reel.
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