oxcowboy Posted June 26, 2007 Report Posted June 26, 2007 hi folks, got back from our honeymoon in cancun, got to do a little fishing and alot of relaxing. we had a great time, sorry we missed the g2g, but might make a good aniversary present for next year. any ways this is how it went down. we got married on june 9th over looking the ohio river. it was a good time, the wedding was outside and the weather cooperated great. had a great reception with a hog roast, kegs and some homemade shine. our flight didnt leave untill monday so we had a day to relax and put stuff up from the wedding. the flight down was uneventful, which is always good when flying. we arrived in cancun around 6pm went to the hotel and got some food, and then took an evening walk had a few drinks and crashed for the evening. steph on the beach our first night The next morning we met with our travel man and lined out our activities for the week. we decided to go horseback riding, bar hopping, take the caribean carnival to isla mujerlas and best of all deep sea fishing. the horseback riding was fun, steph had never rode a horse before, so she was a little nervous to say the least, but the guides were great and gave her a gentle horse to ride. we rode down a long trail and then made it to the beach, where we got to ride out into the ocean which was very neat. the first evening i spotted a nice reef about a mile from the hotel, i knew i had to fish it at some point during the week. steph decided to get a massage on wed, which i think was her way of saying "go ahead i know you want to go" so i loaded up the bag, tackle pack,rod,camera and corona and was on my way. it was about a mile walk and my excitement grew with every step. i finally reached the reef, waded out and started to set up. got the tackle out, cracked a corona open, got the 4 piece out put it together and then realized i had left my reel in the suitcase back at the hotel after a few choice words i was left with the dilemma of walking back a fishing failure and explaining my stupidity to my new bride, but my primal instincts took over and i bare handed this wall hanger out of the water. i also met up with this big ol fella that was living on the reef, he was huge! he would go atleast 4 feet. the next day was our deep sea trip, woke up early with excitement and jumped on the bus to the marina. we checked in and met with our mate, there were 4 of us fishing out of our boat that day. it was the two of us and a fella from virginia and a guy from texas. being the only lady steph was up to bat first. it wasnt long after we reached the fishing ground that tomas' yells out fish on. then all hell breaks loose, steph is rushed in the chair, not sure of what to do, nervous as can be. she gets the rod fixed in the chair and the fight was on. she did real well bringing this big dude in. after they got it gaffed and into the boat it was thrashing around and stephs eyes were as big as softballs, half terrified and half pure excitement she watched as the mates got her "crazy fish" subdued. Then a while later we had a double header, the other 2 gentlemen got their turn, which ended up good for me they both caught bonitas. the next fish was mine, it ended up be a decent mahi mahi but no where near the size of stephs, which she still reminds me daily! steph also got another one that they called a rough Jack which i guess is a trash fish since they through it back quickly. all in all we had a great day on the water, for the boat we landed 4 mahi mahi,2 bonita and 1 rough jack. the mates said it was a slow day, but we were very satisfied and both of us are looking forward to doing it again. three of the mahi's, yeah mine is the small one on top and stephs is the big one on the bottom steph and me holding her fish i also did a little fishing from the beach one night using calamari. i ended up catching 6 small fish, the biggest was a rouge fish that weighed about 4 or 5 lbs. nothing huge, but made for some conversation on the beach. the first one was the biggest and the little guy mopping the pool area seen that i had one on and came running to see what it was. he spoke very little english and i speak very little spanish but i could tell that he wanted to keep it, so i gave it to him, and he was really happy which made me feel good, he worked about 12 hour days everyday and im sure he wasnt getting paid much. . it also had some real nice teeth to it as well we had a real good time in our 7 nights, but we were ready to get home, both of us were missing our boys. thanks for taking the time to read, i know i was a little long winded, but i dont plan on ever having another honeymoon report the last evening in cancun thanks all, jason
Stoty Posted June 26, 2007 Report Posted June 26, 2007 Another good man bites the dust.... hahaha, just kidding! Congrats on the marriage, and fish!! (I am allowed to make the newly wed jokes, I just got married in Sept) Congrats again!
lunkerbasshunter Posted June 26, 2007 Report Posted June 26, 2007 congrats on the wedding and great report! cheers!
Whopper Posted June 26, 2007 Report Posted June 26, 2007 Congrats Jason! Sounds like you did well picking a bride that let you fish and fished with you on your honeymoon! May you enjoy a long and happy marriage! Good report! Whopper
tonyb Posted June 26, 2007 Report Posted June 26, 2007 Fishing on the Honeymoon! You're a good man hehe congrats dude!
Jen Posted June 26, 2007 Report Posted June 26, 2007 Congrats on the very enjoyable time in the south, the fish, and the wedding. Getting home after a wonderful vacation like that is always the best part... you sure did plan it perfectly... Cheers, Jen
fishergirl72 Posted June 26, 2007 Report Posted June 26, 2007 CONGRATS on the marriage! That is what I just want on my wedding day, an outdoor wedding and a great honeymoon with fishing and a hot tub in my plans.
dustink Posted June 26, 2007 Report Posted June 26, 2007 Congrats on the wedding.... And nicely done to let her out fish you. Just remember: "Happy Wife, Happy Life". dk
ccmtcanada Posted June 26, 2007 Report Posted June 26, 2007 Great report and congrats on your marriage! Looks like a great time was had despite the reel in the suitcase thing....haha. Cool looking fish...nice BIG teeth too!!!
Daplumma Posted June 26, 2007 Report Posted June 26, 2007 Looks like a great honeymoon,Jason.Best wishes to you and Steph for many years of happiness! Joe
bassman Posted June 26, 2007 Report Posted June 26, 2007 Congrats! That fish you gave away looks like a red snapper (no jokes please), one of the finest eating salt water fish. Nice report.
mattyk Posted June 26, 2007 Report Posted June 26, 2007 congrats on the wedding and all the best! THanks for posting the pics.
TennesseeGuy Posted June 26, 2007 Report Posted June 26, 2007 Great report Jason. My best to you and Steph for many happy years together.
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