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NJ Saltwater Fishing Reports and Information => NJ Offshore Fishing Reports and Information => Topic started by: Hotrod on August 20, 2010, 10:36:59 PM
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Our first offshore trip for the Phyliis Ann.
With Bucktail, Capt. Carl and Jeff.
Met up with Capt. Mike and harball in Barnegat inlet around 4:am. Set course for the "secret" spot. 75 miles NE. arrived to a fleet of boats..
backed off the throttle. found some nice marks and told the guys to drop..
I pulled my rod out of the rod storage.. drop my jig to the bottom. and on the second crank.. it was fish on!..
What a fight. probably a good 35 minutes of give and take and we landed a nice 64# Fish.
Headed back South a few to find Mike on some good Marks. Bucktail drops down and Fish On.
Another back breaking blast and we boat another 60# Fish.
We had some LARGE Bluefin breaking water and hanging around the boat while we threw spearing..... every one hooked up.. but there was no getting these fish to the boat...everyone broke off at one time or another.
From there on there was a lot of action for everyone.. Jeffrey fought 4 Fish.. going 1-4 with a shark.. Capt. Carl and Bob fought numerous Fish.. with Capt Carl landing a nice False Albie Skip Jack :headscra:
Just having the chance to feel the power these fish have.. is 90% of the fun....with out boating them t^
We have some great Pics and video. .. I'll see what I can get up..
[youtube=500,325]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57DyDjM39xM[/youtube]
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t^
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clp Great job on maiden voyage and fish on the deck - nice pics.
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Guys i had a blast! thank you for having me along...lauging all day, fighting big fish and ball busting. Big thanks to Capt. Mike and Hareball as well.
Highlight of the day...watching Bucktail FIGHT AND LAND a 46 inch Bluefin after a 45 minute battle...using only his thumb as his drag (the fish burned up his drag in the 1st 5 minutes of the fight)....WOW cfzd
Thumbs up to the B.B.C. (and Jeff fish of course!)
Watching and hooking up to that pod of massive Bluefin was a close second!
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Big thanks to Capt. Mike and Hareball as well.
whs t^
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Awesome, awesome trip! Rod did a fantastic job today putting us on the fish, as well as putting in about 10 hours behind the wheel to and from the canyons.
It was great getting out to fish with Capt. Carl and Jeffish again. Definitely a fun time and a ton of laughs with this crew! ;D
I will also thank Mike and Hareball on the Reel Time, who got into some fish as well.
BTW, both Rod and I have some video that will hopefully soon be edited into a You Tuber.
Great trip! t^
And for the BBC... :headscra: ;D
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Trip was siiiick ;D
Great job today Rod and crew! you guys had the magic touch today slt
The ocean as always put on a good show, HUGE whales, dolphin all around the boat and riding off the bow, and a great sunrise!
I'm cooked, my fish almost had me crying. My strike drag is around 35-40 pounds and that fish used every bit of it and more for over an hour. Gear used was a Lamiglas with roller tip and a Shimano Torsa 30, leader was 60 pound on a circle hook tipped with a sardine.
Here is a bunch of pics, the one that looks like a slick was the whales but I missed them. The first pic is for Rod...you come a long way man!
Again great trip guys! And to Capt. John of Seafood Charters it was nice talking to you out there today!
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Great job guys! Awesome trip. Glad to see you all rewarded for the time you put in fishing...
clp
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Congratulations on your first and obviously very successful first offshore Tuna trip.
Great photos. Keep them coming.
If you guys shoved off at 4am what time did you get back after 150 miles and time to fish?
The Phyllis Ann must really move.
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t^ Looks like you guys had a good time. Nice job t^
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great fishing and pics,you guys had a blast,congrats on a great trip t^ Kez
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Man, what can I say. My first tuna trip, almost all the way out to the tip of the hudson. Who knew? :headscra:
It was just a sight to see for me. Seeing the green water I usually see at the beach turn into cobalt blue water. It's just something to see, and I can proudly say I did. A big, big, BIG thanks to Hotrod for bringing me along, and thanks to Capt Carl and Bucktail ( :headscra: ) for showing me how it's done!
The fishing turned on late for me, as I was tired and had a lack of sleep. My first fish I hooked into may have been on the small side, who knows. :headscra: After I got done saying "This is fighting like a bluefish guys", he began to take drag, and take drag he did. Not so small anymore eh? :headscra: Fishing slowed down a tad for me until I saw tuna breaking water. I immediately grabbed the nearest rod and put a jig on it, and sent it to the bottom. Or at least I thought I sent it to the bottom. The jig traveled no more then 40 feet, and it was game on. The feeling of having a fish that is that strong is just incredible. That fish took it and ran with it. If the video ever makes it up, it's a rod with green line on it.
Once again, I would like to thank all those who came with me, Hotrod, Capt Carl, Bucktail, Capt Mike, and Hareball..or is it Harball.. :headscra: Either way, it was fun times, and a chance of a lifetime for me to be out there.
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Nice job guys. t^
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If you guys shoved off at 4am what time did you get back after 150 miles and time to fish?
The Phyllis Ann must really move.
Boat ran excellent!...left B.I. about 4:30...first fish on by 8:15....back at dock around 6:30 p.m.
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Great trip guys lots of fun and laughs... Hotrod congratulations on popping your cherry, what a big payday for you. Hareball great job on getting the beast in man, what a long fight that was, but well worth it. Thanks for everything guys.
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A bloody boat is a happy boat!
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WTG Guys looks like you had a blast,
Nice to finally see a bloody deck there Ron t^
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You guys are rock stars, awesome job!!! clp clp
Looks like you picked the perfect day and crew to get the boat bloodied up good with some tunas t^
You got the offshore bug bad now Rod t^
can't wait to see the videos.........
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Nice Job clp
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Outstanding job there Rod & Crew! Great pics, post and Sushi t^ chrz slt I echo Paul-e How'd the PA handle the haul. Curious on fuel burn, # hrs to destination, return. Anything you can share on jigs used, color, wieght etc.
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Nice Job clp
Thank You! Capt. Rich for your "Informative" Tips.. to help us get on the fish t^
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Anything you can share on jigs used, color, wieght etc.
I can answer on the jigs Jeff. The Shimano butterflies, ProFish jigs, and those similar to them were not getting bit. Almost all the bites were on jigs that had more flutter to them. The "Jager" type jig was hot (about 100 grams). The one Rod had which had a wider profile than the standard butterflies also worked well (obviously). ;D
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Great Job Rod, I wish I good have made that trip. clp Maybe next time
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Great job guys. Wish I could have made it with you but had trips planned already. Hopefully next time I will be there. t^ chrz
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Whole different ball game on your own boat isn't it ?!!! Love it, Congrats TT^
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wow.. great day.. Something the Luna Sea 4 must venture on.. If anyone has the experience and tackel, I have the ride.. let me know..
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Video Added t^
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great report and pictures, plus the vidio. you guys dhad a great trip. congrats. clp clp
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Outstanding job there Rod & Crew! Great pics, post and Sushi t^ chrz slt I echo Paul-e How'd the PA handle the haul. Curious on fuel burn, # hrs to destination, return. Anything you can share on jigs used, color, weight etc.
We ran about 75 Miles NE.. The boat being the make it is.. did ok.. I did pretty good in the following see with about 18-20 Knots on the way out.
On the way home a 2-3 foot head see kept me to 15 Knots for about 10 miles..
We had 50 miles of flat calm seas on the where I was near W.O.T
Then inshore the last 18 miles was a little sloppy..
Left BI 4:30. Lines in at 8ish.. Headed for home at 2:30 back in BI around 6:30
So we fished for 6.5 hours t^
OK. sit down boys.... ;D
I ran 202.8 Miles and burned 75-85 gallons t^
For my jig.. You really need all of them.. and everyone needs to be using different ones.. when my blue yellow white hit. they all changed up to something like it. and it worked.
using Butterfly Jigs.. we needed to use them correctly. if we were just jigging it.. nothing... when pumped and jigged. it was fish on. one point Bob was making fun of my jigging technique. and as he just finished the sentence... it was fish on.. rofla
Now I will be looking for my weather window every week or so.. ;D
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Great trip guys. Looks like everyone had a good time.
I'm glad the trip was a success, I know how much you were looking forward to it Rod. t^
Nice videos and pics too
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Just for the record. This trip was 2 years in the making....with a lot of people to thank
like Capt.Mike.. Capt. Joe.. Capt.Rich k...
Days of Q and A..
I could go on forever. but I will say Capt. Mike has molded me well for the offshore..
Thank You Mike, Your an alright guy. maybe not the nicest friend I have :P....but definitely a good one t^
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All I can say is WOW guys...Rod, way to go guy. Keep it up and you will need your captains license as people will be lining up to be on your boat.
Great job to all involved for the long trip and a safe return. The fish are all the bonus to take the hurting mussels and the tiredness away. You guys rock... clp
Happy Catching
Paul
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Awesome video rod!!
When I woke this am and went to bend over to put my shorts on my lower back was not having it! Everything hurts today. I'm ready to catch short sea bass haha
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Yea.. my left arm is stuck in the "Holding a beer Can" Position.. t^ you guys did well. that was a big fish,, with a really big fight. wish I could have gotten better video t^
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Now I will be looking for my weather window every week or so..
Once bitten twice shy
I know what you mean by "I'm selling my fluke gear"
I dumped all but two of my cod rods after the tuna bug bit me...LOL
I cut back on all my other gear as well...
Now it's the only thing I look foreward to..
Pure adrenaline
Thanks for the additional info about fuel etc all good stuff
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My Hot Jig.. which is now flopping around out of the a 150# bluefin ;D
Found this image from a trip with Joe.. t^
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Capt Carl landing a nice False Albie Skip Jack :headscra:
Definitely a false albacore a.k.a. fat albert, little tunny. t^
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Rod,Capt. Carl. Bucktail and Jeff and the accompaning boat w/ Hareball
Congratulations on a Productive, Safe and BB trip. chrz t^
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I could go on forever. but I will say Capt. Mike has molded me well for the offshore..
Thank You Mike, Your an alright guy. maybe not the nicest friend I have :P....but definitely a good one t^
Good thing Capt. Mike couldn't reach your line with his scissors. rofla
Great Video!!!!
Did you guys have gimbal belts or just jam the rod butt into your gut. Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!
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In the Gut.. for the most part. I have a small one none pin.. it worked well after 20 minutes you kinda needed it.. We..(The BBC) was ok without it for the most part..
Oh BBC = BIG Belly Crew
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Good thing Capt. couldn't reach your line with his scissors. rofla
Yea.. your a witness to that ;D t^
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Yea.. my left arm is stuck in the "Holding a beer Can" Position.. t^ you guys did well. that was a big fish,, with a really big fight. wish I could have gotten better video t^
Icy hot is my friend today. I was the happiest guy on the water when I saw the bimini twist break the surface. That was like holding 2 concrete blocks in a curl position for 80 minutes ;D
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Anyone looking to pick up some great hands on info on Offshore Tuna Fishing..
here you go
http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=18476.0 t^
And our Capt. Mikes will be running at least the first trip that I know of t^
I may be there..
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Nice editing on that video Rod. t^
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whs
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Awesome job guys! clp
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Nice Job, That's what dreams are made of clp clp
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I could go on forever. but I will say Capt. Mike has molded me well for the offshore..
Thank You Mike, Your an alright guy. maybe not the nicest friend I have :P....but definitely a good one t^
Good thing Capt. Mike couldn't reach your line with his scissors. rofla
Great Video!!!!
Did you guys have gimbal belts or just jam the rod butt into your gut. Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!
Maybe hotrod edited out the part where he told me "You ain't gettin the belt for this one kid-o"
The belt we had helped only on rods that didn't have a gimbal. If it just had a regular butt cap, it sat in the belt real nice, but with the gimbal it slid around and chewed the belt up. Maybe I'll buy Hotrod a nice belt with a pin for an early christmas present.
Back to the real world. Who wants to go fishing?
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Need to invest in a good belt too. We have a few inshore belts. They help but the rod easily pops right out.
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Nice trip Guys, Great Video Rod very well done as always t^ Congrats to all slt
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one point Bob was making fun of my jigging technique. and as he just finished the sentence... it was fish on.. rofla
I wasn't making fun of you. I just said it was half a$$ed. ;D
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looks like a nice trip t^ t^
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Great video! Great trip...looks like fun!
TT^
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Way to go guys. Looks like you all had a blast! Video looks sweet!
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Very nice day for the crews of the Phyllis Ann and the Reel Time. The Pictures and video say it all. Im very happy for you guys landing some quality fish. chrz chrz
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Very nice trip and pix. WTG!
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Man, that's just great! Congrats boys. clp
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Awesome trip guys! clp Amazing report t^ chrz
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Hickory smoked some belly today
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Looks tasty! t^
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WOw. I think were gunna need the recipe t^
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Not much of a recipe, this was my first shot at it. Soy sauce - Garlic salt - 2 packets of that mustard from the Chinese joint, let soak a few hours then smoke.
I really had no clue what II was doing but figured any of those things would work ;D
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Not much of a recipe, this was my first shot at it. Soy sauce - Garlic salt - 2 packets of that mustard from the Chinese joint, let soak a few hours then smoke.
How do you keep it lit? 5hrug ;D
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;D
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By using dry heat... fcp
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Nice job slt