Tinker Sightings?

catching · 01-05-2007, 01:22 PM

Heard a rumor that some guys were covered up with tinkers while out this week, can anyone comfirm?

quack quack · 01-05-2007, 01:38 PM

I can confirm the only tinker I saw was Tinkerbell on the tv.

catching · 01-05-2007, 01:46 PM

sir Quackers, you going to head out Saturday? Will be out on Reel Bonus tagging more rats, or breaking in the new poon on a fat lady

NightCrawler · 01-05-2007, 01:46 PM

flyers, sardines, no tinkers

quack quack · 01-05-2007, 02:02 PM

Yeah fishing the FS tourney with Dave

catching · 01-05-2007, 02:30 PM

Forgot about that

guess no need for a role call for this weekend since everyone will be out there soaking baits, might get an early start set up way south before the sun goes down with some deep baits and see what happens before lines in for you guys. Good Luck and catch a fatty

Relentless33 · 01-05-2007, 03:10 PM

I saw some tinkers, they were 3 lbs. for $5.99 at the Italian Market in Philadelphia.

They were actually called Boston Mackeral or Frigate Mackeral, don't remember.

Tuna Devil · 01-05-2007, 03:12 PM

I saw a Tinker on Tuesday, One.

NightCrawler · 01-05-2007, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Relentless33

I saw some tinkers, they were 3 lbs. for $5.99 at the Italian Market in Philadelphia.

They were actually called Boston Mackeral or Frigate Mackeral, don't remember.

yup, tinkers are boston mackerel. I have not seen them in great numbers like previous winters?

Jesslyn · 01-05-2007, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catching

Heard a or that some guys were covered up with tinkers while out this week, can anyone comfirm?

Covered up with buoys Yes Tinkers No

quack quack · 01-05-2007, 04:06 PM

Are you fishing Sat night in the tourney Jesslyn?Are you on a 33 LH?

cappy · 01-05-2007, 04:47 PM

After catching thousands of Boston Mackeral I can tell you these are not Bostons. However, are the same macks they catch in NE canyons when the water is warm. Bostons prefer temps in 50-60 degrees. I bailed them one night here 3-4 weeks ago read them on the machine 2 weeks ago, but could only catch 2. I also caught 2 swords that night.

Jesslyn · 01-05-2007, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quack quack

Are you fishing Sat night in the tourney Jesslyn?Are you on a 33 LH?

Yes Thats us. hopefully the wind will lay down

Captain Ollie · 01-06-2007, 12:59 AM

To say tinkers have been in short supply this winter is an understatement. This is probably the least I have ever seen here in all my years of swordfishing. This must have something to do with the riduculously warm weather we have been having. Normally the gulfstream is a few degrees cooler than it is now at this time of year. This may also explain why the fishing is so crappy and why so many fish are holding to the north.

Boboe · 01-06-2007, 07:30 PM

Yeah, Boston Mackerel are different (but damn similar) from Tinkers. Boston mackerels are sold by the 40# flat, and are the staple bait of bandit fishermen and long liners. In Destin and ports thereabout, calling it a "tinker" will solicit confused looks. They're SPEEDOS, damnit! We will catch them some times right in the pass, but usually you have to drop large sabikis in 150-300' when you see the big spike of them on the bottom. Of course, some times it's just 4" mingos and whatnot instead. If you can find a pile of good speedos for bait, it doesn't matter what you're fishing for. Everything eats them. You'll catch snappers, groupers, jacks, tunas, or whatever you're on top of. I just wish we could find them reliably.

JupiterSailfish · 01-07-2007, 03:26 AM

We had a ton of these come into the light off Jupiter tonight. I think we were in 1300-1200ft. Anyone know what they are? Looks like a Sardine, but the face is pointed and the eyes are big. I'm going to feel really stupid if these are sardines

cappy · 01-07-2007, 05:38 AM

those are tinkers

Colonel Klink · 01-07-2007, 08:59 AM

Round Herring (Esrumeus teres) Check out my description on the other forum. Don't know how to copy it to this one.

tabasco · 01-07-2007, 04:16 PM

Whatever those are we were jigging em up last night up here south of St. Augustine. Only one sword but steady catch of those guys with a sabiki.

Tuna Devil · 01-07-2007, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colonel Klink

Round Herring (Esrumeus teres) Check out my description on the other forum. Don't know how to copy it to this one.

Yes sir.

01-05-2007, 01:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,552	Tinker Sightings? Heard a rumor that some guys were covered up with tinkers while out this week, can anyone comfirm?

01-05-2007, 01:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,984	I can confirm the only tinker I saw was Tinkerbell on the tv. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

01-05-2007, 01:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
NightCrawler Hooked Up Join Date: May 2005 Location: pompano Boat: fishing Posts: 553	flyers, sardines, no tinkers __________________ A long life may not be good enough, but a good life is long enough.

01-05-2007, 02:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,984	Yeah fishing the FS tourney with Dave __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

01-05-2007, 03:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tuna Devil Grander Join Date: Nov 2005 Occupation: Pirate Posts: 1,955	I saw a Tinker on Tuesday, One. __________________ What do you mean I'm not kind? I'm just not your kind.

01-05-2007, 01:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,552	sir Quackers, you going to head out Saturday? Will be out on Reel Bonus tagging more rats, or breaking in the new poon on a fat lady

01-05-2007, 02:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,552	Forgot about that guess no need for a role call for this weekend since everyone will be out there soaking baits, might get an early start set up way south before the sun goes down with some deep baits and see what happens before lines in for you guys. Good Luck and catch a fatty

01-05-2007, 03:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 2,998	I saw some tinkers, they were 3 lbs. for $5.99 at the Italian Market in Philadelphia. They were actually called Boston Mackeral or Frigate Mackeral, don't remember.

01-05-2007, 04:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,984	Are you fishing Sat night in the tourney Jesslyn?Are you on a 33 LH? __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

01-05-2007, 04:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
cappy Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pompano Beach Boat: 32 BHM Best Catch: 337 swordfish,750 mako, 2 BM over 700,48 80-100lb yellowfin in 5 hours, 48lb striper,14lb tog,208 BE Occupation: Captain Posts: 177	After catching thousands of Boston Mackeral I can tell you these are not Bostons. However, are the same macks they catch in NE canyons when the water is warm. Bostons prefer temps in 50-60 degrees. I bailed them one night here 3-4 weeks ago read them on the machine 2 weeks ago, but could only catch 2. I also caught 2 swords that night.

01-06-2007, 12:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
Captain Ollie Hooked Up Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Davie Florida Boat: 28 foot Kevlacat Best Catch: Strippers/Barely Legal Cheerleaders Occupation: Commercial tropical fish collector, lobster diver, bouy gear fisherman, 100ton captain Posts: 596	To say tinkers have been in short supply this winter is an understatement. This is probably the least I have ever seen here in all my years of swordfishing. This must have something to do with the riduculously warm weather we have been having. Normally the gulfstream is a few degrees cooler than it is now at this time of year. This may also explain why the fishing is so crappy and why so many fish are holding to the north. __________________ Remember that house you, or maybe your neighbor couldn't pay for? Well, now your gonna pay for it!!

01-06-2007, 07:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
Boboe Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX Occupation: Alaskan Fishing Guide, Gulf of Mexico Offshore Crew Boat Captain Posts: 805	Yeah, Boston Mackerel are different (but damn similar) from Tinkers. Boston mackerels are sold by the 40# flat, and are the staple bait of bandit fishermen and long liners. In Destin and ports thereabout, calling it a "tinker" will solicit confused looks. They're SPEEDOS, damnit! We will catch them some times right in the pass, but usually you have to drop large sabikis in 150-300' when you see the big spike of them on the bottom. Of course, some times it's just 4" mingos and whatnot instead. If you can find a pile of good speedos for bait, it doesn't matter what you're fishing for. Everything eats them. You'll catch snappers, groupers, jacks, tunas, or whatever you're on top of. I just wish we could find them reliably.

01-07-2007, 03:26 AM	#16 (permalink)
JupiterSailfish Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Best Catch: 170lb Swordy - Tag Teamed it Posts: 585	We had a ton of these come into the light off Jupiter tonight. I think we were in 1300-1200ft. Anyone know what they are? Looks like a Sardine, but the face is pointed and the eyes are big. I'm going to feel really stupid if these are sardines

01-07-2007, 05:38 AM	#17 (permalink)
cappy Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pompano Beach Boat: 32 BHM Best Catch: 337 swordfish,750 mako, 2 BM over 700,48 80-100lb yellowfin in 5 hours, 48lb striper,14lb tog,208 BE Occupation: Captain Posts: 177	those are tinkers

01-07-2007, 08:59 AM	#18 (permalink)
Colonel Klink Lines In Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 96	Round Herring (Esrumeus teres) Check out my description on the other forum. Don't know how to copy it to this one.

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01-07-2007, 04:16 PM	#19 (permalink)
tabasco Lines In Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jax, Florida Boat: Henriques 35 Posts: 57	Whatever those are we were jigging em up last night up here south of St. Augustine. Only one sword but steady catch of those guys with a sabiki.

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