Offshore Tuna Trip 9/1

Hydratherapy · 09-02-2007, 09:31 PM

Headed out from St Lucie Inlet 3 am sat heading for the Canaveral Buoy. Got to my "spot" about 75 mi N and 15 mi east of the corner before dawn, and arrived to 1-2 foot mini swells. Hit birds soon as it was light and had a few skippies and a small Blackfin and Yellowfin but not much. Hit three other packs of birds and it was the same. Headed SE and ran for a bit and then we hit a huge edge with a moderate temp change at almost 2pm. We could see 80 and 100 lb yellowfin bustin and jumpin from a mile away. Not too many birds but a huge school of tuna...there were tuna jumpin 10 feet out of the water for almost mile in every direction. It was the biggest school of yellowfin any of us had ever seen. We were about 55 mi N and 20 mi E of the corner at this point. Didnt even know which way to go as they were all around. Trolled a zigzag pattern and got two in the 50-60 lb range then hit a quadruple header with all big fish. All 4 lines screamin. Boated a 55-60 pounder. Lost one on a jump. The other two lines were tangled and we had one of the fish to the boat and the line snapped. The last fish I fought for an hour or so and finally got the stubborn SOB on the boat. Came in at about 70 pounds. Three hundred pounds of YFT in an hour and a half...not bad. It went from a bad day to a great day in no time. By this time most of the fish sounded and the school was scattered so we decided to head back as it was a long ride and we were beat. We caught all but one of the tuna on Yozuri marauders; purple&black. Almost 325 mile round trip and 20 hours on the water but it was worth it. Pics to follow.

islandshark633 · 09-02-2007, 09:43 PM

wow, what a trip! can't wait for pics!

chummer · 09-03-2007, 09:36 AM

Way to go!

Relentless33 · 09-03-2007, 03:21 PM

Awesome work. Way to go.

Hydratherapy · 09-03-2007, 04:03 PM

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Predator Freeport · 09-03-2007, 05:45 PM

does anyone have the numbers for the Canaveral Bouy??

Islander · 09-03-2007, 06:19 PM

Thats , the kinda trip tht keep ypu going back

chummer · 09-03-2007, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Predator Freeport

does anyone have the numbers for the Canaveral Bouy??

28.95 N 78.47 W (28°57'10" N 78°28'43" W), not that you want to go that far. Most of the time, we'll find them much closer in at the break. Of course, you can make the entire run and take pics of the buoy if you want. Some people say you can drag wahoo and dolphin off of it at times.

FINSnTAILS · 09-03-2007, 10:42 PM

nice catch

Warrior · 09-04-2007, 09:24 AM

Nice job. good fish

Certifiable · 09-04-2007, 10:35 AM

Awesom work. I think we were on the VHF with you for a bit on Sat. We were about 20 miles NE of the corner...sounds like were another 20 miles from the honey hole. We only nabbed a single 40# YFT and a bunch of skippies. The tuna fishing is getting tougher as the season dwindles away.
Time to focus on the Wahoo for the next 3 months.

We did save the day by cristening Uncle Bucks new Diawa electric reel on a deep drop hole. First drop and he comes tight on a 60# Warsaw in 1300' of water. The gods were with him on this one...the grouper was banging the whole time on the elevator up....and he didn't get sharked...amazing.
Buck should have some photos of that pig for a post.

quack quack · 09-04-2007, 10:46 AM

Thanks for the trip Ray UB and I had a great time fishing with you and your friends.

look forward to doing it again

Certifiable · 09-04-2007, 12:06 PM

QQ- any chance of you or UB posting that photo of the fatty Grouper.

quack quack · 09-04-2007, 12:15 PM

UB will post it up soon.I asked him this am but he was just getting going.

quack quack · 09-04-2007, 03:09 PM

islandshark633 · 09-04-2007, 03:16 PM

nice misty

Uncle Buck · 09-04-2007, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Certifiable

QQ- any chance of you or UB posting that photo of the fatty Grouper.

Yeah Ray... Just finished the report. Had a lot to write about from this weekend. Check the Deep Drop section.

BTW, identified that pig as a Misty.

Certifiable · 09-04-2007, 06:27 PM

Thanks Buck !

Now I can tell Steve that it was a Misty that you pimped out of his secret grouper hole

We are still jabbin him about it

I look forward to a Sword trip with you guys this fall. Always good to meet new friends.

Uncle Buck · 09-04-2007, 06:32 PM

You got that right!

Disco Lady · 09-04-2007, 07:21 PM

09-02-2007, 09:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hydratherapy Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Port St. Lucie Boat: Cape Horn 36 Best Catch: 250 lb Swordfish; 90 lb black grpr Occupation: Surgeon Posts: 67	Offshore Tuna Trip 9/1 Headed out from St Lucie Inlet 3 am sat heading for the Canaveral Buoy. Got to my "spot" about 75 mi N and 15 mi east of the corner before dawn, and arrived to 1-2 foot mini swells. Hit birds soon as it was light and had a few skippies and a small Blackfin and Yellowfin but not much. Hit three other packs of birds and it was the same. Headed SE and ran for a bit and then we hit a huge edge with a moderate temp change at almost 2pm. We could see 80 and 100 lb yellowfin bustin and jumpin from a mile away. Not too many birds but a huge school of tuna...there were tuna jumpin 10 feet out of the water for almost mile in every direction. It was the biggest school of yellowfin any of us had ever seen. We were about 55 mi N and 20 mi E of the corner at this point. Didnt even know which way to go as they were all around. Trolled a zigzag pattern and got two in the 50-60 lb range then hit a quadruple header with all big fish. All 4 lines screamin. Boated a 55-60 pounder. Lost one on a jump. The other two lines were tangled and we had one of the fish to the boat and the line snapped. The last fish I fought for an hour or so and finally got the stubborn SOB on the boat. Came in at about 70 pounds. Three hundred pounds of YFT in an hour and a half...not bad. It went from a bad day to a great day in no time. By this time most of the fish sounded and the school was scattered so we decided to head back as it was a long ride and we were beat. We caught all but one of the tuna on Yozuri marauders; purple&black. Almost 325 mile round trip and 20 hours on the water but it was worth it. Pics to follow. Last edited by Hydratherapy : 09-02-2007 at 09:33 PM.

09-02-2007, 09:43 PM	#2 (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	wow, what a trip! can't wait for pics! __________________ www.BahamaLure.com The Eyes Have It

09-03-2007, 04:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hydratherapy Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Port St. Lucie Boat: Cape Horn 36 Best Catch: 250 lb Swordfish; 90 lb black grpr Occupation: Surgeon Posts: 67	A few pics 7060lbyftsresized.bmp 70lbyellowfin1resized.bmp 70lbyellowfin2resized.bmp

09-03-2007, 06:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Islander Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vero Beach, FL. Boat: FISHING Best Catch: The next one Posts: 197	Thats , the kinda trip tht keep ypu going back __________________ aka Deepfryer Welcome To The DarkSide

09-04-2007, 10:35 AM	#11 (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: 305	Awesom work. I think we were on the VHF with you for a bit on Sat. We were about 20 miles NE of the corner...sounds like were another 20 miles from the honey hole. We only nabbed a single 40# YFT and a bunch of skippies. The tuna fishing is getting tougher as the season dwindles away. Time to focus on the Wahoo for the next 3 months. We did save the day by cristening Uncle Bucks new Diawa electric reel on a deep drop hole. First drop and he comes tight on a 60# Warsaw in 1300' of water. The gods were with him on this one...the grouper was banging the whole time on the elevator up....and he didn't get sharked...amazing. Buck should have some photos of that pig for a post. __________________ To learn more about World history, listen to Iron Maiden

09-03-2007, 09:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
chummer Lines In Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Palm Bay, FL Boat: 26' Century Walkaround Occupation: Engineer Posts: 79	Way to go!

09-03-2007, 03:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 2,908	Awesome work. Way to go.

09-03-2007, 05:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Predator Freeport Lines In Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Freeport, Bahamas Posts: 58	does anyone have the numbers for the Canaveral Bouy??

09-03-2007, 10:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
FINSnTAILS Lines In Join Date: May 2005 Location: Coconut Creek Posts: 70	nice catch

09-04-2007, 09:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
Warrior Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ft.Pierce Boat: 60 Ocean SS/31 Contender Best Catch: 369# core Giant Bluefin Posts: 308	Nice job. good fish

09-04-2007, 10:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,452	Thanks for the trip Ray UB and I had a great time fishing with you and your friends. look forward to doing it again __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

09-04-2007, 12:06 PM	#13 (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: 305	QQ- any chance of you or UB posting that photo of the fatty Grouper. __________________ To learn more about World history, listen to Iron Maiden

09-04-2007, 12:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,452	UB will post it up soon.I asked him this am but he was just getting going. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

09-04-2007, 03:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,452	__________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

09-04-2007, 03:16 PM	#16 (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	nice misty __________________ www.BahamaLure.com The Eyes Have It

09-04-2007, 06:27 PM	#18 (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: 305	Thanks Buck ! Now I can tell Steve that it was a Misty that you pimped out of his secret grouper hole We are still jabbin him about it I look forward to a Sword trip with you guys this fall. Always good to meet new friends. __________________ To learn more about World history, listen to Iron Maiden

09-04-2007, 06:32 PM	#19 (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: 1,782	You got that right! __________________ 2007 TBF Top Swordfish Tagging Angler, Atlantic Uncle Buck Graphic Arts, LLC Graphic Design Services for the Boating/Fishing Industry

09-04-2007, 07:21 PM	#20 (permalink)
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