Where are the MAHIS ?????

shrky · 07-07-2009, 03:00 PM

We spent 3 days trolling for Mahis. They were no where to be found !!!
Im kind of new to this but not even the charter boats were catching , any fish for that matter. OK.... The water was 85 degrees. It did not get any cooler than that. Maybe that was one of the factors. Not sure.
Then It was real flat. We went as far as 850 feet in depth NOTHING

There was a full moon the 2 nights before. PLease someone help me.
We went trollong for Mahis last month and did very well. What did we do wrong this time??? ANY TIPS WILL GREATLY BE APPRECIATED.

pelagic predator · 07-07-2009, 04:46 PM

Where are you fishing out of?

Capt. JJ · 07-07-2009, 05:07 PM

I did just fine a little farther out. 20-30 pounders. ????

Captain Juan · 07-07-2009, 06:00 PM

I would suggest you not spend three hours trolling, for starters, especially if you were blind trolling. That's a huge mistake a lot of folks make. You should also have some live bait and some fresh flyers and sardines aboard.

I prefer to run and gun for dolphin doing a little trolling only when I see rips or debris but mostly coming up on weeds and debris (on the right side considering wind and current) and casting livies or fresh dead bait. Don't hesitate to add some lead, as well, and drop some baits deeper beneath any debris or weeds as the heat of the day sometimes drives em deeper. You should also consider trolling your baits deeper. I have caught some nice fins that way using either cigar weights ahead of rigged hoos or diving plugs. Mix it up. Think like a dolphin. Act like one.

Tight lines.
Juani

Capt. JJ · 07-07-2009, 06:11 PM

I caught my biggest of the day on the planer about 60' down. Trolling down a nice weedline that I caught several others from. I was out at the 50 line.

Disco Lady · 07-07-2009, 06:17 PM

I have caught a few on my wire line

with a double hook ballyhoo!Islander lure head BL/W old school deadly killer
COÑO!!!!!!!! And don't for get those white feathers too.That full moon didn't help at all brother.

DL,

sammythebu11 · 07-07-2009, 06:24 PM

Be the dolphin........
I think Juan hit it in the head, when the water is that hot, the fish tend to stay lower so a cigar weight or a deep plug works better. I also think the moon has to do with the fish bite, this weekend was close to full moon so they probably ate all night and were not interested in your offering during the day. plus the west wind for the last few weeks is probably pushing them WAY OUT, maybe 850 was not deep enough, I have heard of people catching them in 1000+ lately.

weekley rehab · 07-07-2009, 07:13 PM

We ran out sat. found dolphin in 750 but smaller schoolies 850 had larger ones and a big momma cobia. 950 was loaded with blue runners . live bait is the key and dropping it deeper with a egg sinker will get you the big boys.

Certifiable · 07-08-2009, 02:46 PM

The wind has been out of the West for almost 6 weeks now...not good.
When the wind finaly shifts to the normal SouthEast flow we will be back in the fish within a week s time.

mneptune · 07-08-2009, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Certifiable

The wind has been out of the West for almost 6 weeks now...not good.
When the wind finaly shifts to the normal SouthEast flow we will be back in the fish within a week s time.

I have been fishing in SoFlo for many, many years and I do not remember a time when we have had prevailing west winds for as long as we have been having it. What is it, like almost five or 6 weeks now of constant west winds???

mlutz95 · 07-08-2009, 03:03 PM

dude that west wind sucks. we just hit up some of the humps and that produced some nice ones

Brandon · 07-08-2009, 09:50 PM

I also agree with the full moon, west wind theory, but sunday I got on a school of dolphin in around 300 ft and the schoolies were of all different sizes with the biggest being about 8 pounds and the smallest was bait size for sure, and WEEKLEY REHAB thats odd that you mentioned a cobia because while we were catching dolphin a huge fish which looked alot like a cobia actually eat a dolphin I had released right in front of me and a few on lookers in disbeleif. it charged so hard and hit the water like the biggest bass strike you ever saw... incredible, but when the wind changes from the west patern throw the spread out and cruise at 10 mph

Pourbaix22 · 07-10-2009, 12:58 PM

Goin out tomorrow any one who's had success in the last week care to share tactics? Haven't Dolphin fished in Miami for a while.

Capt. JJ · 07-10-2009, 04:19 PM

run until you see the big grass patches.

weekley rehab · 07-10-2009, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capt. JJ

run until you see the big grass patches.

or hit bahamas !!

Disco Lady · 07-10-2009, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weekley rehab

or hit bahamas !!

Blackout · 07-11-2009, 12:26 AM

Load up on bananas, make sure you apply sunscreen before touching the bait, and bring a camera with you

Catch 'em up Ricky

TTesterman · 07-11-2009, 05:40 AM

and deep to 100' down ..nice fish though. take some time on dropping a live bait down and getting out some chunks it's well worth it.

it may be the difference between you being a hero or a zero... good luck.

triplethreat1 · 07-13-2009, 09:42 PM

found the dolphin today out in 600ft off marathon, caught 5 schoolies all in the 10lb range had one get chomped in half by a shark and even had a lil blue pop up and try to enhale the smallest dollie, seems that the dollies are coming back

07-07-2009, 03:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
shrky Grunt Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1	Where are the MAHIS ????? We spent 3 days trolling for Mahis. They were no where to be found !!! Im kind of new to this but not even the charter boats were catching , any fish for that matter. OK.... The water was 85 degrees. It did not get any cooler than that. Maybe that was one of the factors. Not sure. Then It was real flat. We went as far as 850 feet in depth NOTHING There was a full moon the 2 nights before. PLease someone help me. We went trollong for Mahis last month and did very well. What did we do wrong this time??? ANY TIPS WILL GREATLY BE APPRECIATED.

07-07-2009, 05:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Capt. JJ Hooked Up Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boca Raton/Boynton Beach Boat: Venture 34 "Tuna Time" Best Catch: 403# Sword, 400# Mako Occupation: Boat Driver Posts: 605	I did just fine a little farther out. 20-30 pounders. ???? __________________ It's a big ocean, find your own fish Tuna Time Charters, Boynton Beach, FL www.TunaTimeFishing.com

07-07-2009, 06:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Capt. JJ Hooked Up Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boca Raton/Boynton Beach Boat: Venture 34 "Tuna Time" Best Catch: 403# Sword, 400# Mako Occupation: Boat Driver Posts: 605	I caught my biggest of the day on the planer about 60' down. Trolling down a nice weedline that I caught several others from. I was out at the 50 line. __________________ It's a big ocean, find your own fish Tuna Time Charters, Boynton Beach, FL www.TunaTimeFishing.com

07-07-2009, 06:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami, FL Boat: 37 Merritt Best Catch: (Blue Marlin)550 Lbs ST. Thomas (North Drop) Occupation: Charter Captain and Pimp! at night. Posts: 5,715	I have caught a few on my wire line with a double hook ballyhoo!Islander lure head BL/W old school deadly killer COÑO!!!!!!!! And don't for get those white feathers too.That full moon didn't help at all brother. DL, Last edited by Disco Lady; 07-07-2009 at 06:20 PM..

07-07-2009, 07:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
weekley rehab Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Deerfield Beach Boat: Weekley Rehab contender 33T Best Catch: 250 lb sword , 20lb mutton, 18lb black grouper Occupation: General Manager Posts: 972	We ran out sat. found dolphin in 750 but smaller schoolies 850 had larger ones and a big momma cobia. 950 was loaded with blue runners . live bait is the key and dropping it deeper with a egg sinker will get you the big boys. __________________ God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

07-07-2009, 04:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
pelagic predator Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Boat: contender 31 Best Catch: 300lb. swordfish Occupation: Highschool (10th) Posts: 354	Where are you fishing out of?

07-07-2009, 06:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Captain Juan Grander Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hollywood, FL Boat: Contender 25 Best Catch: 63 lb. wahoo, 26 lb. mutton, 11 lb. peacock Occupation: Dir. of Communications Posts: 1,084	I would suggest you not spend three hours trolling, for starters, especially if you were blind trolling. That's a huge mistake a lot of folks make. You should also have some live bait and some fresh flyers and sardines aboard. I prefer to run and gun for dolphin doing a little trolling only when I see rips or debris but mostly coming up on weeds and debris (on the right side considering wind and current) and casting livies or fresh dead bait. Don't hesitate to add some lead, as well, and drop some baits deeper beneath any debris or weeds as the heat of the day sometimes drives em deeper. You should also consider trolling your baits deeper. I have caught some nice fins that way using either cigar weights ahead of rigged hoos or diving plugs. Mix it up. Think like a dolphin. Act like one. Tight lines. Juani

07-07-2009, 06:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
sammythebu11 Hooked Up Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stuart, FL Boat: Proline 23' Sport Occupation: Network Engineer Posts: 427	Be the dolphin........ I think Juan hit it in the head, when the water is that hot, the fish tend to stay lower so a cigar weight or a deep plug works better. I also think the moon has to do with the fish bite, this weekend was close to full moon so they probably ate all night and were not interested in your offering during the day. plus the west wind for the last few weeks is probably pushing them WAY OUT, maybe 850 was not deep enough, I have heard of people catching them in 1000+ lately.

07-08-2009, 02:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
Certifiable Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vero Beach Boat: 36' Contender Best Catch: 200# Blue Marlin/1200#Black Marlin Occupation: Engineer Posts: 650	The wind has been out of the West for almost 6 weeks now...not good. When the wind finaly shifts to the normal SouthEast flow we will be back in the fish within a week s time. __________________ Always remember..."No good deed goes unpunished". copyright protected by "Certifiableisms"

07-08-2009, 03:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
mlutz95 Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: dallas Best Catch: billfish slam Occupation: student (9th grade) Posts: 255	dude that west wind sucks. we just hit up some of the humps and that produced some nice ones

07-08-2009, 09:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
Brandon Lines In Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Boynton Beach Boat: 22' CC - LUNCHBOX Best Catch: Est. 300 pd. Blue Marlin Occupation: switchin Posts: 54	I also agree with the full moon, west wind theory, but sunday I got on a school of dolphin in around 300 ft and the schoolies were of all different sizes with the biggest being about 8 pounds and the smallest was bait size for sure, and WEEKLEY REHAB thats odd that you mentioned a cobia because while we were catching dolphin a huge fish which looked alot like a cobia actually eat a dolphin I had released right in front of me and a few on lookers in disbeleif. it charged so hard and hit the water like the biggest bass strike you ever saw... incredible, but when the wind changes from the west patern throw the spread out and cruise at 10 mph

07-10-2009, 12:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
Pourbaix22 Lines In Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami Boat: 26 SeaVee/1900 Pathfinder Best Catch: Square Grouper Occupation: V.P. of C.E.S. Posts: 94	Goin out tomorrow any one who's had success in the last week care to share tactics? Haven't Dolphin fished in Miami for a while.

07-10-2009, 04:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
Capt. JJ Hooked Up Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boca Raton/Boynton Beach Boat: Venture 34 "Tuna Time" Best Catch: 403# Sword, 400# Mako Occupation: Boat Driver Posts: 605	run until you see the big grass patches. __________________ It's a big ocean, find your own fish Tuna Time Charters, Boynton Beach, FL www.TunaTimeFishing.com

07-11-2009, 12:26 AM	#17 (permalink)
Blackout Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Miami Boat: '08 Sailfish 2660 Posts: 117	Load up on bananas, make sure you apply sunscreen before touching the bait, and bring a camera with you Catch 'em up Ricky

07-11-2009, 05:40 AM	#18 (permalink)
TTesterman Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 773	our fish have been deep 15-25 off.. and deep to 100' down ..nice fish though. take some time on dropping a live bait down and getting out some chunks it's well worth it. it may be the difference between you being a hero or a zero... good luck.

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07-13-2009, 09:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
triplethreat1 Lines In Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 561 Boat: contender 36T Best Catch: 600+ goliath, 9lb 8oz peacock bass in FL, 58lb mahi, and 115 daytime swordy Occupation: fisherman Posts: 67	found the dolphin today out in 600ft off marathon, caught 5 schoolies all in the 10lb range had one get chomped in half by a shark and even had a lil blue pop up and try to enhale the smallest dollie, seems that the dollies are coming back __________________

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