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SFC Fishing Forums - Tuna Fishing http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/ Discussion Of Tuna Fish Fishing. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:56:17 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/images/sfc/misc/rss.jpg SFC Fishing Forums - Tuna Fishing http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/ Offshore Venice LA http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/tuna-fishing/16842-offshore-venice-la.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:07:23 GMT I managed to get back in time from my vacation to take one trip offshore in the flat calm waters we had for a couple days. I had Josh and his group... I managed to get back in time from my vacation to take one trip offshore in the flat calm waters we had for a couple days. I had Josh and his group in from Chattanooga, tn for a day trip for their first ever tuna trip. I told them after the trip if you want a repeat stay home cause they had a heckuva first time trip. We started off by catching a few blackfins. We saw a couple yfs but they wouldnt cooperate. For a couple hours we had quick as you can get in the water action on blackfins and bonitos. They were in a virtual feeding frenzy behind the boat. Around noon we had 17 blackfin in the box and we had released another half dozen more. We made one more drift and it ended up being the last after we had the gorrillas show up in the slick. About 5 minutes into that drift they showed up gliding through the water eating everything we threw in. I will never get it over watching the sickle fins of huge yf out of the water as they surf through my chum slick. I threw a bait in the water and one of them crushed it and we had a solid hookup on the 80w. We still had at least 2 more jumbos in the slick so I got a little greedy and threw out a 50 wide and got one to eat. I decided two jumbos at a time was enough so we let the rest of them live. After about a 30 minute fight on the 80 the first one was in the boat. The one on 50 was about 250 yards out on the surface at that point. since one was out the way we could actively chase down the long fish. Got on top of the 2nd one and it was mean. Of course having it on 80 pound leader instead of the heavy stuff made a difference as we couldnt put the heat on as much. About 45 minutes after we landed fish one I stuck fish number two and we heaved it in the boat to finish off my personal best double hookup. The tail of the tape is 176 and 185 for a combined weight of 361 pounds between 2 yft.

]]> Tuna Fishing CaptEddie http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/tuna-fishing/16842-offshore-venice-la.html Karen Lynn Giant BFT Video ! http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/tuna-fishing/16832-karen-lynn-giant-bft-video.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:19:19 GMT Here is some nice footage of a 95" roughly 500+lbs giant we caught this year in early August up north. Hoping to get out this week once or twice for that last final shot.
Good Luck to all! Thanks

YouTube - Karen Lynn Charters Giant Blue Fin Tuna Video! Gloucester, Massachusetts

Capt Collin
Fishing Charters in Gloucester Massachusetts: Tuna, Striped Bass, Shark, Cod and Haddock, Offshore

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]]> Tuna Fishing Karen Lynn Charters http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/tuna-fishing/16832-karen-lynn-giant-bft-video.html Big Venice YFT http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/tuna-fishing/16821-big-venice-yft.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:58:11 GMT It sure had been a long time! Some times you get in a rhythm with the weather and it is good on the days you are booked and sometimes you get it... It sure had been a long time! Some times you get in a rhythm with the weather and it is good on the days you are booked and sometimes you get it backwards which is where I’ve been for quite some time now, hopefully the trend is switching. Friday I had Chris Kelly and family/friends and after a year and a half of cancellations the weather finally cooperated for him. The fishing was great as well and with a boat of no longer tuna virgins I was glad to see it. It never was insanely fast but every time we hooked one fish we wound up doubling up. We ended the day with four big ones with the biggest going 148# and 128# and four small ones as well as three other big ones lost to a broken line and pulled hooks.

It really didn’t seem to matter what kind of bait you were using you just had to be in the right place at the right time. We caught fish on hardtails, mullet, and even on a little blackfin we caught on a butterfly jig. They weren’t being shy either with most fish biting 100# seguar fluorocarbon leader and 8/0 Mustad Circle Hooks.
This is the time of year when the tuna are typically a little larger with fish over 100# not uncommon throw in the wahoo that should be really starting to show as I’m typing this and you got the recipe for an unforgettable day of fishing.
The weather looks like its going to cooperate this week and we have some openings so give us a call to get out on the water.
Capt. Billy Wells
Mexican Gulf Fishing Company ]]> Tuna Fishing captwells http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/tuna-fishing/16821-big-venice-yft.html Karen Lynn Report 11/10 Stellwagen ! http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/tuna-fishing/16795-karen-lynn-report-11-10-stellwagen.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:06:34 GMT Stellwagen bank continues to produce world class fishing! Our last couple of trips produced multiple catches on both Saturday and Tuesday. On... Stellwagen bank continues to produce world class fishing!

Our last couple of trips produced multiple catches on both Saturday and Tuesday. On both trips we were seeing plenty of life, with fish busting here and there as soon as we left Gloucester Harbor.

We are enjoying some great November weather, with plenty of fish left still actively feeding on the bank.Boy are these fish fat!. It's truly amazing to witness the amount of girth the blue fin tuna puts on over the course of the summer.

These mid November tuna develop into the nicest quality fish you will see. It doesn't get much better! They have amazing oil content and great fat throughout.

The fish that we boated on one trip was 71". Next trip we boated the cookie cutter fish of this year at 67".
They sure do fight tough in that cold water! We are hoping for some more nice weather to get a couple more shots in. Good Luck to all !

Capt Collin
Fishing Charters in Gloucester Massachusetts: Tuna, Striped Bass, Shark, Cod and Haddock, Offshore

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]]> Tuna Fishing Karen Lynn Charters http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/tuna-fishing/16795-karen-lynn-report-11-10-stellwagen.html <![CDATA[OU - Boys r on their way in with 95" Giant Bluefin.]]> http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/tuna-fishing/16754-ou-boys-r-their-way-95-giant-bluefin.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:43:14 GMT Thomas texted me, said they got one in the boat. Bite was slow only a few caught. Nice job guys! Details to follow Thomas texted me, said they got one in the boat. Bite was slow only a few caught. Nice job guys! Details to follow ]]> Tuna Fishing Over Under http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/tuna-fishing/16754-ou-boys-r-their-way-95-giant-bluefin.html New cabo yellowfin record http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/tuna-fishing/16741-new-cabo-yellowfin-record.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:20:20 GMT Yesterday, on the first day of the Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot (http://www.loscabostunajackpot.com) , our Tournament Record 318 Lb Yellowfin from 2006... Yesterday, on the first day of the Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot , our Tournament Record 318 Lb Yellowfin from 2006 was smashed. The Yellowfin was caught on a 35 Cabo named FISHERMAN and weighed 383 Lbs. Congrats to all involved!:applause: ]]> Tuna Fishing BUCKEYE http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/tuna-fishing/16741-new-cabo-yellowfin-record.html Karen Lynn Report 10/30 and 11/01 ! http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/tuna-fishing/16711-karen-lynn-report-10-30-11-01-a.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:13:24 GMT Our past couple of trips on the Karen Lynn have produced some truly world class fishing. Stellwagen is producing great non stop action with trips... Our past couple of trips on the Karen Lynn have produced some truly world class fishing.

Stellwagen is producing great non stop action with trips enjoying multiple catches. Our charter returned from last weekend for some more action, as well as a charter with guys flying in from Alaska and Maryland.

The weather cooperated as we enjoyed great late season fishing. There is much life on the water right now, with the action starting only a few miles outside Gloucester harbor. Both days on the ride out, we came across small schools of 35" to 50" class tuna busting on the surface.

We had loads of 5" to 7" herring schools all over the place. I have never seen herring like this before right outside Gloucester harbor! Gannet's dive bombing as far as the eye could see. The herring boat restrictions are starting to show a positive impact.

We enjoyed the show on the way out as we continued steaming to the bank. There are plenty of different size class fish still actively feeding on the bank. The fish we brought to the boat ranged from 55" to the largest being a nice 70" class fish tagged and released. The late season blue fin tuna fishing on Stellwagen is excellent right now, and I don't see it slowing down any time soon. Hoping for a few more nice weather windows to get back out there.

Good Luck to all!
Thanks.

Capt Collin
Fishing Charters in Gloucester Massachusetts: Tuna, Striped Bass, Shark, Cod and Haddock, Offshore

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]]> Tuna Fishing Karen Lynn Charters http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/tuna-fishing/16711-karen-lynn-report-10-30-11-01-a.html OU - Bluefin Dresses 692 Pounds! http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/tuna-fishing/16702-ou-bluefin-dresses-692-pounds.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:35:30 GMT Our boys put a nice one in the boat today. After a 2 hour epic battle on a Penn 80, and a fish that put them through their paces, they finally got a... Our boys put a nice one in the boat today. After a 2 hour epic battle on a Penn 80, and a fish that put them through their paces, they finally got a gaff in her and the battle was won. Not sure exactly what it weighed, but it dresseed 692# and measured 110 inches, with a 79 inch girth...formula puts it right around 800 pounds.

Tight Lines,

Capt. Trey ]]> Tuna Fishing Over Under http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/tuna-fishing/16702-ou-bluefin-dresses-692-pounds.html yellowfin tuna Puerto Vallarta http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/tuna-fishing/16696-yellowfin-tuna-puerto-vallarta.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:09:03 GMT fishing report October 31 2009 Mahi mahi, yellowfin tuna, sailfish and big black marlin it is high season and everything is out there you can... fishing report October 31 2009

Mahi mahi, yellowfin tuna, sailfish and big black marlin
it is high season and everything is out there you can do a short day
inside the bay and still catch a dozen dorado! off the point of punta de mita
you find the right line and the smaller mahi mahi are jumping in the boat, go
a little further to corbetena and you will find smaller tuna 40-100lb range sailfish 90-110 lbs
and bigger mahi mahi up to 50 lbs, the bank has been day to day every day is a
little different we went last tuesday and it was hot with Wahoo and tuna, the
next day just alot of bait we caught one 240+ yellowfin tuna so the big ones are there
you just need to pick the right day, but if the big tuna cows are there gauranteed our
crew will put You on them! Puerto Vallarta is holding the 54th annual sailfish
and marlin tournament starting november 11th with over 400,000 dollars in
prizes plus daily sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna, and mahi mahi jackpots.
for more info on the tournament please email info@puertovallartafish.com
that is all for now until we catch the next big fish tight lines.

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]]> Tuna Fishing puertovallartafish http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/tuna-fishing/16696-yellowfin-tuna-puerto-vallarta.html Offshore Venice La http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/tuna-fishing/16690-offshore-venice-la.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:25:22 GMT I fished a couple of days last week offshore. Still using Capt hoops boat but hopefully mine will be ready soon. I had Mike Barrett and his dad... I fished a couple of days last week offshore. Still using Capt hoops boat but hopefully mine will be ready soon. I had Mike Barrett and his dad plus a friend on sunday. WE started off in close catching a bunch of blacks on live bait and poppers. The only excitement in the morning was hooking up a white marlin on a frenzy popper. He gave us one jump before he threw the hooks. After that I rolled south to some deeper rigs and that was the ticket. As I was putting a live bait out Mike cast his popper and hooked up on a 100 pound yf right away. WE fought him about 30 minutes and put it in the box. Set back up and pretty soon doubled up with one on a livie and one on a popper. Both were quality 80 pound fish. That was the end of the topwater bite although we did put two more good fish in the boat on live bait. For a total of 5 yf. On an interesting note I was fishing one live bait with 60 flouro and one with 80 mono. All of the live bait bites were on 80 mono.

I fished on wed with Paul Groves and his friend Allen. We started off looking for the shrimpboats. There was only one problem as there werent any shrimpboats out there. Had to make a change to plan b now as we headed long to the floaters. Got out there and made some bait although it was difficult. The first fish in the boat was a 75 pound yf. We missed a couple bites and then added 2 more schoolies to the box. I was out of bait then so I started chumming and put another schoolie in the box. At this point I hadnt had a hit on flouro again so I switched both rods to 80 pound mono leader. I made some more bait and then reset the livies out and doubled up this time on straight mono to end up the day with a limit of 6 yf.

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