I was reading on a discussion board a few days ago that the bluefin bite is over in December, so when there appeared to be a small weather window this morning we figured that we better go before it was over. Wrybread (captain of Shrimp Boat), Gage and I hit the water before 6:00 AM and headed for Cordell. We were lucky enough to catch two on their way south, both before 9:30 AM. The second one bit a Halco 190 Max in Hot Sardine at 55 seconds back and weighed, according to the formula, 136 pounds. The first one bit a Nomad 240 in Sardine at 75 seconds back and weighed 154. Trolling was done at 12 knots. Not another boat in sight. The ride back was a bit abusive as the east wind hadn't quit yet and we pounded into the chop for 20 miles, but hey, we'd happily do it again. It was interesting to be going tuna fishing with frost on the deck of the boat. It was like Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks in miniature. The fish bit in the warmest water of the day, 54º F. And I guess in a couple of hours from this writing the bluefin will be gone.
Or not.
Amazing guys well done!
ReplyDeleteNice job! What are the numbers you guys have been fishing for the Blue Fin? I was out there yesterday, hooked one fish and lost it. We hooked up at 8x28. Are you guys right over Cordell? We didn't fish below the 5 line, and worked out to the 47 line.
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DeleteYou guys need to open up a fresh Poke shop at the Landing, Nice FIsh!
ReplyDeleteYep great going!! And yep I think the season is a wrap. And yep, I have never seen a tuna…..
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, well done!
ReplyDeleteBravo, well done! December phat BFT out of Tomales Bay; amazing.
ReplyDeleteNext time you see the Outlaw out there feel free to throw a couple steaks into her as we are launching!!!
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