Boca Chica Jan 11, 1979 We finally acted on Gregor's proposal that we go in the launches to Boca Asencion about an hour and a half from here. Off we went winding through channels in the mangroves and crossing big, open bays including the mouth of Asencion itself. When finally we reached the fishing grounds we counted onto a little flat among low islands we could see bonefish tails in every direction, he got right to work at had a wonderful morning. At lunch time Hardy an I had each landed 5 fish, all in the 18" to 20" size class. But I lost a line on one fish -- a line borrowed last night from Cedric Lucas who arrived yesterday without rods (lost en route). I loaned him my #7 Jennich graphite and borrowed a floating line from him. But my nail heart gave way at just as line disappeared into the Caribbean. He hunted long and hard without success. After lunch the bonefish actually slowed way down. We each got one more, making a dozen for the day. Hardy also cast to various barracudas that showed themselves chasing mullet as he caught one about 3 ft. long. Missed a strike on a monster as big as your leg. Had fun visiting various bird colonies -- one of frigate birds, a big roost of ibis, roseate spoonbill, comorants, brown pelicans, and a group of about 60 flamingos.