Phyllis Ann - Offshore Tuna - Bloody Decks (Video Added)

[Hotrod]

Nice Job 

Thank You! Capt. Rich for your "Informative" Tips.. to help us get on the fish

[Bucktail]

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).

[Screamnreels]

Great Job Rod, I wish I good have made that trip.  Maybe next time

[IrishAyes]

Great job guys. Wish I could have made it with you but had trips planned already. Hopefully next time I will be there. 

[Noworries2009]

Whole different ball game on your own boat isn't it ?!!! Love it, Congrats 

[Luna Sea 5]

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..

[Hotrod]

Video Added 

[hiking]

great report and pictures, plus the vidio. you guys dhad a great trip. congrats.

[Hotrod]

Outstanding job there Rod & Crew!  Great pics, post and Sushi  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

OK.  sit down boys....

I ran 202.8 Miles and burned 75-85 gallons  

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..  


Now I will be looking for my weather window every week or so..

[ChrisL]

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. 

Nice videos and pics too

[Hotrod]

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 ....but  definitely a good one

[ped579]

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...

Happy Catching

Paul

[hareball]

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

[Hotrod]

Yea.. my left arm is stuck in the "Holding a beer Can" Position..   you guys did well.  that was a big fish,, with a really big fight. wish I could have gotten better video

[WATSNEXT]

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

[Hotrod]

My Hot Jig..  which is now flopping around out of the a 150# bluefin

Found this image from a trip with Joe..

[Bucktail]

Capt Carl landing a nice False Albie Skip Jack

Definitely a false albacore a.k.a. fat albert, little tunny.

[PeggyLee]

Rod,Capt. Carl. Bucktail and Jeff and the accompaning boat w/ Hareball
 Congratulations on a Productive, Safe and BB trip.

[paul-e]

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 ....but  definitely a good one

Good thing Capt. Mike couldn't reach your line with his scissors.

Great Video!!!!

Did you guys have gimbal belts or just jam the rod butt into your gut. Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hotrod]

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