After studying the charts, Capt. Randy Hodgekiss aboard Dreamin’ On, a 78-foot Garlington, found a particularly productive-looking seamount (and a nearby twin) that seemed like a good fishing spot. Unfortunately, it was quite a run from where the boat was docked at Marina Mindelo in São Vicente, Cape Verde. The seas usually run high in Cape Verde, so the trip to the underwater mountains would have to wait for the right weather forecast and the right sea state. Pull out your charts of the Atlantic, or turn on Google Earth, and find the Cape Verde Islands. Now look for the small deserted island on the west side of Santo Antão — offshore of that, you should see the two seamounts. This area was at the top of Hodgekiss’ list, and he intended to take his team there as soon as the weather allowed. But this wasn’t Hodgekiss’ first blue ...![Marlin]()
