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PRBuzz 08-02-2012 12:52 PM

Another rat...it's been a week!
 
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Got 1 in the low 50's this morning, word must be spreading as quite a few boats for a Thursday. This fish put up absolutely no fight on the way in, thought it was going to be a small low 30's we heard about and were getting ready to tag&release, when boat side saw much bigger and told ODM to gaff it....went ballistic :rotf2: but OD managed to keep it under control and bring it over the side. From hookup until in the boat: 4.5 min.

At the dock we decided to a tribute to Dave Marciano (Hard Merchandise) on Wicked Tuna: tails up!

Piscator 08-02-2012 12:57 PM

Way to go Phil. Sounds like you are catching more Tuna than Bass lately ???

fishbones 08-02-2012 01:00 PM

Nice job, guys!

niko 08-02-2012 01:19 PM

need to put the 50's away for awhile and have some fun with these fish.it's nice to see this size of fish around - they like to eat. everything seems to be on bars though, wonder how they will respond to to a lighter spread - daisy chains, birds and rubber or hoos.

PRBuzz 08-02-2012 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by niko (Post 951835)
need to put the 50's away for awhile and have some fun with these fish.it's nice to see this size of fish around - they like to eat. everything seems to be on bars though, wonder how they will respond to to a lighter spread - daisy chains, birds and rubber or hoos.

They don't, I run a mix and only bars hit!

vineyardblues 08-02-2012 02:09 PM

Very nice Phil,
Now I am hungry ><> --
VB

tobias 08-02-2012 02:13 PM

uggghhhh....stupid work! Great job guys!!!

Typhoon 08-02-2012 02:39 PM

Even some charter boats that only fish run and gun are out dragging rubber.

Piscator 08-02-2012 02:54 PM

they will smarten up soon enough and change their appetite

Although I did 3 guys (same boat) running and gunning Sunday going tight. They hooked up just before we did

fish4striper 08-02-2012 03:32 PM

Nice job Buzz, having quite the year! I think I need to hop on your boat for a change.

tysdad115 08-02-2012 03:54 PM

Nice job again guys !

PRBuzz 08-02-2012 06:46 PM

OK guys, get your name on the list for next week! Already 2 or 3 people long depending on day.....my lucky day is Thursday but watch weather....any day is open!

ThrowingTimber 08-02-2012 10:23 PM

Nice job Buzz!

animal 08-02-2012 11:23 PM

Pretty work, Phil. Keep the streak going!!!!!

thefishingfreak 08-03-2012 07:29 AM

Nice job Phil.
Might be an idea to run the bars with no stingers and run the stinger hooks on lighter rods as close as you can get?
I hate experimenting when you know what WILL work though..

Moses 08-03-2012 07:56 AM

Nice job Phil.
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PRBuzz 08-03-2012 11:13 AM

I am glad not all tuna give up this easily!

http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/y...gtunafight.jpg

O.D. Mike 08-03-2012 02:13 PM

Another great day!!!!

PRBuzz 08-04-2012 06:29 PM

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Last of the steaks from this fish! :drool: Tried blackened and cast iron skillet...the skillet definitely helps keep my steaks seared and RARE but the jury is still out on the blackened seasoning. Making our own mix from ingredients let us not add any cayenne pepper...I would not have survived!:smokin:

The small, well done steak is my wife's, she doesn't want to see any red....

chefchris401 08-04-2012 08:09 PM

Phil cast iron searing hot is the way to go.

im not a fan of pre done cajun/blackened spice rubs, most of them the first or second ingriednt is salt, and when seared it completely masks the flavor profile of the fish.

ill have to give you marinade recipe i used for the tuna steaks on cutty. simple and easy.

trying to get a hold of the new century jigging stick to try out if we get into feeding fish.

PRBuzz 08-04-2012 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chefchris401 (Post 952243)
Phil cast iron searing hot is the way to go.

im not a fan of pre done cajun/blackened spice rubs, most of them the first or second ingriednt is salt, and when seared it completely masks the flavor profile of the fish.


Blackening Seasoning
2 tbsp. paprika
1 tbsp. oregano
1 tbsp. thyme
1 tsp. cayenne pepper (more or less or NONE depending on taste, 1 tsp. is medium spicy)
1 1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt

chefchris401 08-04-2012 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PRBuzz (Post 952246)
Blackening Seasoning
2 tbsp. paprika
1 tbsp. oregano
1 tbsp. thyme
1 tsp. cayenne pepper (more or less or NONE depending on taste, 1 tsp. is medium spicy)
1 1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt

sounds good phil, instead of the onion powder and garlic powder tey GRANULES with no added salt. adds more flavor

Mr. Sandman 08-05-2012 11:40 AM

Plenty of small fish but on big tackle it is not much sport. I have been using a small 18" splash bar (that has a playaction bird) on a Terez rod with a Accurate Boss 500 reel, 60# HC braid with a 100' mono leader. It rolls nice and has little drag when fighting a fish.


I have been enjoying tuna ceviche

fish4striper 08-05-2012 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman (Post 952312)
Plenty of small fish but on big tackle it is not much sport.

Yeah, we got one Sat, popped the outrigger but couldn't pull drag on the50. Sub-legal 26" released to grow bigger.

PRBuzz 08-05-2012 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fish4striper (Post 952358)
Yeah, we got one Sat, popped the outrigger but couldn't pull drag on the50. Sub-legal 26" released to grow bigger.

Curious, do you have "Tag A Tiny" tuna tags: Large Pelagics Research Center - Improves Management of Large Pelagic Marine Species

I got 5 tags on board for situations like this but haven't used one in 4yrs! IF I ever got doubles, would also apply.

mungerish 08-11-2012 10:57 AM

Nice job Phil.
We got one last week same size on a whiting.
Ate mine using Chinese 5 spice, poppy seeds and black pepper.
Rub just a little olive oil on the fish to get the mix to stix.
Sear for 1 minute or less on each side
mmmm....like tuna ice cream


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