GC7JR05 Deep Sea Fishing
Type: Mystery | Size: Micro | Difficulty: | Terrain:
By: the5millers @ | Hide Date: 02/24/2018 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N39° 33.996 W104° 55.468 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 0
     

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!!!CONGRATS TO HAPPYFEET614 & TAS2017 ON THERE FISHING TRIP FOR AN FTF!!!

+++Cache is NOT at the posted coordinates, you must solve the puzzle below to unlock the final coordinates.+++

Let’s plan a trip to the deep seas!! Cache us some BIG fish!!

Sport fishing methods vary according to the area fished, the species targeted, the personal strategies of the angler, and the resources available. It ranges from the aristocratic[18] art of fly fishing elaborated in Great Britain,[19] to the high-tech methods used to chase marlin and tuna. Sport fishing is usually done with hook, line, rod and reel rather than with nets or other aids.
Among the most common offshore salt water game fish are marlin, tuna, sailfish, shark, and mackerel.[20]
In North America, freshwater fish include trout, bass, pike, catfish, walleye and muskellunge. The smallest fish are called panfish, because they can fit whole in a normal cooking pan. Examples are perch and sunfish.

Assume North is 39 and West is 104
A.    Mahi-mahi 
B.    Grouper
C.    Cod 
D.    Image(how many)
E.    Florida Pompano
F.    Marlin
G.    Image(how many)
H.    Bluefin Tuna
I.    Wahoo
J.    Red Snapper 

10 deep sea fishing tips for tourists
1. Check out the reefs and wrecks. The small fish that live among shipwrecks and natural and artificial reefs are prime targets for big fish. This is your chance to nab a big fish in its own hunting grounds. 2. When fishing for yellowfin tuna, keep an eye out for dolphins. The two often travel together.
3. If you notice seagulls or other birds flying around a certain area, there could be a school of small fish that they are trying to turn into dinner. In turn, there could be large fish on the prowl for the smaller ones.
4. Use fast-trolling lures to catch fast fish like tuna.
5. Anchor the boat and drop bait down into the reef to catch fish such as grouper or snapper.
6. If you’re bottom fishing, use lures like large heavy-duty jigs to get the bait down deep into the water.
7. Use natural or artificial bait to troll around a tower or buoy to get the attention of fish.
8. A fish finder, GPS or nautical map can come in handy on deep sea fishing trips. Most sport fishing boats come fully equipped with all of the latest navigational gear and equipment.
9. If you’re prone to motion sickness or have never been out on a deep sea fishing boat, it is a good idea to take some type of medication beforehand. It is not nearly as effective after the fact. If you do start to feel queasy, it is best to stay up on deck in the fresh air and watch the horizon. Don’t go below deck thinking you can sit or lie down. Trust us on this one. Nobody wants to ruin a trip with seasickness.
10. Finally, take an expert with you. No one, especially an inexperienced boater, should ever be out alone.

Enjoy the Hunt and Happy Caching!!!

You can validate your puzzle solution with certitude.

Additional Waypoints

07/05/2018 By fearthefish
I was out and about caching with herndonrd because I make him look good. He typically finds the caches while I look in all the wrong places. Normally I read off the description and/or prior logs and he simply ignores me and finds the cache. Not today.

I am starting to think that the only reason why herndonrd keeps me around is because the cache owner (i.e. you) answers my call when I am stuck on one of his caches (a common occurrence). You (i.e. the cache owner) took pleasure in our ineptitude and enjoyed listening to us swing and miss repeatedly until finally giving us the push we needed to find this puppy.

Armed with what we needed for the final, we set off in search of victory. The whole time we argued as to who would be the one to get the container. I finally gave in and let herndonrd do it so he would stop whining and could show off his winning smile (imagine Sheldon from the Big Bang Theory suffering from gas).

Hooray!

Fortunately for all concerned, the container was found quickly. After we did the whole sign and replace thing we celebrated our victory by heading back to the car and driving off to another one. Thanks for the fun hide and for getting me outside on such a beautiful day.

P. S. No animals (humans or otherwise) were harmed in the writing of this log.

P. P. S. Favorite point added for the fun puzzle and for making herndonrd accept the fact that he is my geomonkey.

07/05/2018 By herndonrd
Out caching with FeartheFish. Found with a push from the CO. Of course I had to go get it...
Nice hide. TFTC!

03/23/2018 By benj59
Well, this was interesting. I admit I needed several hints on this puzzle. Yeah, it's one of those doozy puzzles from the infamous the5millers. Very cleverly put together and the creativity of the CO seems ceaseless! In fact, I wouldn't mind too much if there was some ceasing to the creativity. :) It would certainly save me some brain cells! Yes, yes, I know no one is MAKING me solve these puzzles. But it's become kind of an addiction. And it's one I may need therapy for at the rate the5millers places caches!

The hide was brilliant too. In fact, I actually questioned the coords and started checking out another beacon before I quickly realized that it was way too far off. I went with a hunch and was thankfully correct because otherwise, that would've looked really weird. Actually, it was still really weird for any muggles who may have been walking or driving by, but at least my weirdness lead to a successful find!

Thanks as always for challenging my intellect and sense of social norms in public places. Actually, I don't thank you for that last part. But at least no one called the police.

Thanks for the hide the5millers

Find number 1739

Found Deep Sea Fishing with Cachly app for iOS

03/10/2018 By happyfeet614
CO - {FTF} - OH MY GOSH, What a time decoding this historic mystery. Found w/ Tas2017. Now I know why I don't do mystery caches every day. Great job Travis, a favorite from me!!!

03/10/2018 By SphynxMoms
Co - {FTF} Holy research batman, that was one of the hardest, most convoluted mystery caches I've seen yet.
It's not just finding the solution, then you gotta get the cache. Thanks Trav. You get a fav.
Happyfeet614 gets FTF, I'm just along to confuse the issue and bring the travel tag crew that we'll be dipping later.
Very little room for trade items so we TNL tiny dice, blue and pink. SL, TFTC.