Yeah I ran out as far as the .10 last time, so can definitely do it. I think Friday is going to be mirror-glass smooth, too. So if I can run out at 30mph, I'll get to the 124.55 early enough and will troll as far west as I need to until I find em.We ended up down there later in the day yesterday. The best reports we heard were a bit south into the 45 block but there was definitely fish to be had. Unfortunately we worked our way down there so didn't have a lot of time to hang out once we got in the zone. Bit of a journey from WP.
Mark got into really good a bit outside of there, closer to the 05.
A fair amount a few yellowtail encountered the last two days including a couple around that area yesterday. We were definitely keeping a sharp eye out for any logs of kelp paddies
Also heard of a couple bluefin yesterday as well.
Cool stuff out there
Would figure the year I'm limited to 2 trips, would be the year BFT and other "exotics" show up in fishable numbers. Gonna be tough sitting on the sidelines until late September. Any size to the BF? Or just more peanuts? Putting in my order now for a 40-60# bluefin. Just one, that's not too much to ask?We ended up down there later in the day yesterday. The best reports we heard were a bit south into the 45 block but there was definitely fish to be had. Unfortunately we worked our way down there so didn't have a lot of time to hang out once we got in the zone. Bit of a journey from WP.
Mark got into really good a bit outside of there, closer to the 05.
A fair amount a few yellowtail encountered the last two days including a couple around that area yesterday. We were definitely keeping a sharp eye out for any logs of kelp paddies
Also heard of a couple bluefin yesterday as well.
Cool stuff out there
If I do hook in to a BF, I really, really hope it's a peanut. I don't have anything I think would handle one over 60-80lb or so.Would figure the year I'm limited to 2 trips, would be the year BFT and other "exotics" show up in fishable numbers. Gonna be tough sitting on the sidelines until late September. Any size to the BF? Or just more peanuts? Putting in my order now for a 40-60# bluefin. Just one, that's not too much to ask?
If I do hook in to a BF, I really, really hope it's a peanut. I don't have anything I think would handle one over 60-80lb or so.
Yeah, but braid is expensiveKinda hope you get do spooled. Not saying that to be a dick. The "WTF did I hook?" factor completely changed my outlook about offshore fishing.
..... yetYeah, but braid is expensive
You and I also don't have the same "sickness" for oversized fish
No, "used to" is a better way to put it. Couple big fish and I decided they're something I'd rather other people enjoy for me...... yet
'Bout fucking time. Looking forward to a report that will make me insanely jealous.Getting some word that they may be closer in than originally thought. Plus, Friday's forecast is really shaping up nicely. I think I'm gonna have a lot of fun tomorrow the 12wt may even shake some of the cobwebs off itself
I really need redemption after my trip 2wks ago where I came in with a career low of 3 fish.'Bout fucking time. Looking forward to a report that will make me insanely jealous.
Hah, it sure is. He makes a solid crewmate. Always jumping in to help with the dirty work. Plus, he was the hot rod of the day, especially on jigs. First timer's luck... gotta beLooking at that photo again—is that Duy (sp?)?!
I was being diplomatic as I could as to not sound ungrateful for the invite and hospitality but yeah.. I felt we kept running away from the fish all day and it was getting harder to hide my frustration. Still had a great time but man... I feel we could have done so much better if we stopped our westward journey.I agree with you about some of the strategies not being as productive as they could have been. We spent too long on the jig stops after they stopped biting (coming from the guy who brought six jig rods). Leaving the first batch of fish was tough too. We had jumpers all around us at first. They were not staying put though, so they were hard to target. I think we could have made it work if we stuck around there longer, maybe all day. I didn't want to start a mutiny so I didn't say a whole lot about that. Besides, there could have been greener pastures outside for all we knew at the time. I had to be a little insistent about the spreader bar when trolling was not working.
Duy was quick to learn how to fish the jig. In fact I learned more about the flat fall watching him. He was also good at processing the fish for the fish box. The ice situation was unfortunate, which is why he usually gets it blown in. It melted so much due to the 69deg water in the uninsulated fish boxes. Especially since we needed to purchase it the night before.
Regardless, it was a good trip with a great crew. I especially enjoyed that 2/3 of the fish came on jigs and we're all large. We had opportunity for more since we lost at least five and missed at least as many bites. I hope the fish are still in striking distance after this blow passes.