AUTEC buoy report

islandshark633 · 04-28-2008, 07:50 AM

Spent last weekend having my a$$ handed to me at the two AUTEC buoys while fishing a tournament. All weather reports insisted on E 10-15, but more like 20-25 and 6-9ft seas.

Day 1 North buoy the dolphin were there in numbers but no size to them, biggest around 15#, we had them under the boat for an hour trying to cherry pick a big one but after 6 schoolies in the box we gave up on them. The weed was EVERYWHERE so trolling was just a joke, no fun there - reeling in lures covered in salad every 5 mins with the boat rolling and pitching like crazy. We switched to drifting whole squid deep under the sharks and weed and picked up a 23# wahoo at 400ft on fluro leader, that was something at least. Saw a marlin off in the distance chasing something, that was as close as we got to catching it! Also tried deep jigging the iron and foul hooked what we think was a tuna but the second we put any real drag on the hook pulled and that was it. The 'run' home was an excercise in misery at 9kts srtaight into worsening seas, no possible way to get on plane it was so rough.

Day 2 at Fresh Creek buoy, the run out was not so bad and we picked up a couple small dolphin right away but that was it. Trolled big lures for marlin the rest of the morning at the buoy and along the edge to Fresh Creek and by then we were so disgusted we went in and had cracked conch for lunch. Best thing we did all weekend.... Ran back to Nassau at 23 kts which was an improvement on the ride home the day before but not by much, and only because it was a beam sea.

Here's a couple pictures but they don't do justice showing how bad it was. Also a shameless plug for my custom rods!

bajakian · 04-28-2008, 08:59 AM

Looks pretty nasty. What boat were you fishing? Doesnt look like a 21 Mako

Richard

Disco Lady · 04-28-2008, 09:18 AM

COÑO!!!!!!!

That looks nasty bro! but fishable Love those sticks.

islandshark633 · 04-28-2008, 09:51 AM

we were on a 39 Midnight Express, taking waves over the bow while trolling and even one over the side that covered up the rod in the picture and filled the back of the boat

we did get fish though, freezer's full again so not a total loss.

quack quack · 04-28-2008, 10:47 AM

Are we having fun yet?

Harry Klauber · 04-28-2008, 10:57 AM

At least you filled the freezer but it's a shame to make such a long trip to be greeted with such uncomfortable conditions. As we all know the unpredictability of the weather is part of fishing. At least you made some lemonade from the lemons that came down on you.

bajakian · 04-28-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by islandshark633

we were on a 39 Midnight Express, taking waves over the bow while trolling and even one over the side that covered up the rod in the picture and filled the back of the boat

we did get fish though, freezer's full again so not a total loss.

How do you like that boat?

islandshark633 · 04-28-2008, 12:04 PM

'Are we having fun yet?' was indeed the theme of the tour

I like the big Midnight, good all around Bahamas boat with speed, space, storage ( front cabin ), shade and shallow water capability. If I had one negative observation it would be that you have to be a bit careful not to stuff it, the bow is heavy. Ask me how I know.....

fishensticker · 04-28-2008, 07:24 PM

Thanks for sharing a report. I'll be fishing Staniel on the 9th, then on to Fresh Creek--hopefully by that time the seas will flatten out and the YFT will start to make a showing

dpdash · 04-28-2008, 09:10 PM

Looks a little "sporty" Alan. We did get down to the buoy last weekend, got there at 5:00pm, 4 boats fishing it. Did two drifts w/o a bite and headed back to Chub. Fishing was off to say the least in the pocket but we had fun anyway. Check your IM.
Doug

Uncle Buck · 05-01-2008, 02:31 PM

What's that handle-looking thing on the rod butt?

islandshark633 · 05-01-2008, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Buck

What's that handle-looking thing on the rod butt?

that's a hays handle, very simple and effective when it comes to moving a 80W around the boat especially when there is a fish peeling off line. Now that I have one I wonder how I even did it before. Excellent VFM.

miamiangler1 · 05-01-2008, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by islandshark633

that's a hays handle, very simple and effective when it comes to moving a 80W around the boat especially when there is a fish peeling off line. Now that I have one I wonder how I even did it before. Excellent VFM.

Cool I like the Hay`s handle ... can it be put on any bent butt rod ...???

islandshark633 · 05-01-2008, 03:33 PM

it comes in 2 sizes for # 2 50pound butt and # 4 80 pound. Not sure about the big #6 butts though

04-28-2008, 07:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
islandshark633 Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NC & Bahamas Boat: Sold Best Catch: 56# Misty, 100+# Pacific Sail Occupation: Custom Lures & Rods Posts: 675	AUTEC buoy report Spent last weekend having my a$$ handed to me at the two AUTEC buoys while fishing a tournament. All weather reports insisted on E 10-15, but more like 20-25 and 6-9ft seas. Day 1 North buoy the dolphin were there in numbers but no size to them, biggest around 15#, we had them under the boat for an hour trying to cherry pick a big one but after 6 schoolies in the box we gave up on them. The weed was EVERYWHERE so trolling was just a joke, no fun there - reeling in lures covered in salad every 5 mins with the boat rolling and pitching like crazy. We switched to drifting whole squid deep under the sharks and weed and picked up a 23# wahoo at 400ft on fluro leader, that was something at least. Saw a marlin off in the distance chasing something, that was as close as we got to catching it! Also tried deep jigging the iron and foul hooked what we think was a tuna but the second we put any real drag on the hook pulled and that was it. The 'run' home was an excercise in misery at 9kts srtaight into worsening seas, no possible way to get on plane it was so rough. Day 2 at Fresh Creek buoy, the run out was not so bad and we picked up a couple small dolphin right away but that was it. Trolled big lures for marlin the rest of the morning at the buoy and along the edge to Fresh Creek and by then we were so disgusted we went in and had cracked conch for lunch. Best thing we did all weekend.... Ran back to Nassau at 23 kts which was an improvement on the ride home the day before but not by much, and only because it was a beam sea. Here's a couple pictures but they don't do justice showing how bad it was. Also a shameless plug for my custom rods! __________________ www.BahamaLure.com The Eyes Have It

04-28-2008, 08:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
bajakian Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 1,038	Looks pretty nasty. What boat were you fishing? Doesnt look like a 21 Mako Richard __________________ You can't have everything- Where would you put it?

04-28-2008, 09:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
islandshark633 Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NC & Bahamas Boat: Sold Best Catch: 56# Misty, 100+# Pacific Sail Occupation: Custom Lures & Rods Posts: 675	we were on a 39 Midnight Express, taking waves over the bow while trolling and even one over the side that covered up the rod in the picture and filled the back of the boat we did get fish though, freezer's full again so not a total loss. __________________ www.BahamaLure.com The Eyes Have It

04-28-2008, 10:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,525	Are we having fun yet? __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

04-28-2008, 12:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
islandshark633 Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NC & Bahamas Boat: Sold Best Catch: 56# Misty, 100+# Pacific Sail Occupation: Custom Lures & Rods Posts: 675	'Are we having fun yet?' was indeed the theme of the tour I like the big Midnight, good all around Bahamas boat with speed, space, storage ( front cabin ), shade and shallow water capability. If I had one negative observation it would be that you have to be a bit careful not to stuff it, the bow is heavy. Ask me how I know..... __________________ www.BahamaLure.com The Eyes Have It

04-28-2008, 09:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,133	COÑO!!!!!!! That looks nasty bro! but fishable Love those sticks.

04-28-2008, 10:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
Harry Klauber Hooked Up Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami Boat: 284 Mako Best Catch: Blue Fin Tuna - 1049 Pounds Occupation: Retired USCG Unlimited HP Chief Engineer Posts: 330	At least you filled the freezer but it's a shame to make such a long trip to be greeted with such uncomfortable conditions. As we all know the unpredictability of the weather is part of fishing. At least you made some lemonade from the lemons that came down on you.

04-28-2008, 07:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
fishensticker Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Naples, FL Boat: 39 Topaz Royale Best Catch: everything pelagic Occupation: Lawyer Posts: 71	Thanks for sharing a report. I'll be fishing Staniel on the 9th, then on to Fresh Creek--hopefully by that time the seas will flatten out and the YFT will start to make a showing

04-28-2008, 09:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
dpdash Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 153	Looks a little "sporty" Alan. We did get down to the buoy last weekend, got there at 5:00pm, 4 boats fishing it. Did two drifts w/o a bite and headed back to Chub. Fishing was off to say the least in the pocket but we had fun anyway. Check your IM. Doug __________________ Double D

05-01-2008, 02:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: 350+ Mako Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 1,853	What's that handle-looking thing on the rod butt? __________________ Help Me Promote FishClings! - Get Your Samples Here --> FishClings-Promo

05-01-2008, 03:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
islandshark633 Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NC & Bahamas Boat: Sold Best Catch: 56# Misty, 100+# Pacific Sail Occupation: Custom Lures & Rods Posts: 675	it comes in 2 sizes for # 2 50pound butt and # 4 80 pound. Not sure about the big #6 butts though __________________ www.BahamaLure.com The Eyes Have It

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