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07-13-2009, 04:52 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Pembroke,MA
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7-11-09 Jenny Lee's First Tuna
I was lucky to get an invite to go aboard the Jenney Lee Saturday and be on the rod for the boat's first tuna. Went out to the Southwest corner but after a couple hours of minimal activity we decided to make a move. Arrived in the new area and were greeted by whales and tons of bait. Put a couple rods out and had a fish on shortly after. Here's a couple pictures of the happy crew posing with the fish.
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07-13-2009, 06:36 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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nice fish dan!
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07-13-2009, 07:10 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: marshfield
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way to go atg. may it be the first of many on the jenny
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07-13-2009, 07:52 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Bridgewater, MA
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Awesome job and great fish!!
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--Mike Malone
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07-13-2009, 09:07 PM
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Stuck In Reality
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Holden MA
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Congrats again guys!
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Go Ugly Early
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07-14-2009, 03:18 AM
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Spot Preserver
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Location: Mansfield
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ATG congrats. You earned this one. Hopefully you'll be tight every time out.
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Make America Great Again.
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07-14-2009, 06:00 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: East Prov RI
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Congrats on your 1st!
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07-14-2009, 06:59 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Marblehead, MA
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Nice work......trolling?
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Fish Rule!
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07-14-2009, 02:18 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 125
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Sweet fish Terrance...Dan...lucky to be on the rod..Chuck the story is as good as the fish
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07-14-2009, 02:20 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 92
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Thanks guys. I have learned so much from this board and others like it. We were trolling, slow - about 2-2.8 kts sog wiht live pogeys on 80# fluorocarbon. We were using those snaps that split in half and then basically lock the leader into them. When we got the tuna boatside, it was only hanging on by 1/2 of the hook as the snap swivel had come undone in the fight. I don't think we'll be using those again. Any other suggestions?
I am thinking wind on swivel to my line directly. No snap.
any opinions?
BTW - the harpoon is THE BOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just don't try to lift the fish with it like a gaff. I might need replacements for my poon shaft. LOL.
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AT Grimaldi
RISAA Member
Ron Arra Lami 1083 biggot!
Penn 4500 SS w/ 14# chart. FireLine
Ron Arra Lami 1083 custom
Abu Garcia C3 6500 Rocket
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07-14-2009, 04:12 PM
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Ruled only by the tide
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Truro
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AT Grimaldi
Thanks guys. I have learned so much from this board and others like it. We were trolling, slow - about 2-2.8 kts sog wiht live pogeys on 80# fluorocarbon. We were using those snaps that split in half and then basically lock the leader into them. When we got the tuna boatside, it was only hanging on by 1/2 of the hook as the snap swivel had come undone in the fight. I don't think we'll be using those again. Any other suggestions?
I am thinking wind on swivel to my line directly. No snap.
any opinions?
BTW - the harpoon is THE BOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just don't try to lift the fish with it like a gaff. I might need replacements for my poon shaft. LOL.
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The way I've been rigging is a wind on swivel between the running line and the fluorcarbon topshot. The I put a heavy split ring on one end of a 200 lb (+) barrel swivel. Then double palamar the barrel swivel. It can be a pain to change lures, especially if the eye is thick metal like some tuna hooks.
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Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn.
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07-15-2009, 05:52 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Mansfield
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Nice work, Congrats
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07-15-2009, 06:26 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: On my boat
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Nice fish
Length ???
Looks close or some good camera angle.
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LETS GO BRANDON
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07-15-2009, 07:39 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Pembroke,MA
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63"
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07-15-2009, 08:21 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,369
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Two things..
Since Buckman says we can bust stones a bit...
they aren't very tall so the fish looks bigger
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AT, you left out the poon shot... who darted it, blind willy McCoy
great job gusy.
how did the Romarine fare out there?
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Bryan
Originally Posted by #^^^^^^^^^^^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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07-15-2009, 08:33 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 92
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Dan was the angler.
I was the Capt.
Chuck was the gaffer and butcher.
I threw the poon and it went right in just behind the gill plate. The second it his, the water just went red. somehow, I then tried to lift the fish with the poon shaft. doh!!!! I need a new poon shaft. don't try this at home. LOL.
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AT Grimaldi
RISAA Member
Ron Arra Lami 1083 biggot!
Penn 4500 SS w/ 14# chart. FireLine
Ron Arra Lami 1083 custom
Abu Garcia C3 6500 Rocket
Hopelessly addicted custom wood addict. Working 2nd Step.
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07-15-2009, 09:02 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Fork
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Congrats Terrance and crew.
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Originally Posted by Flaptail
"Throw plugs like we do that will cause them to suffer humility. Pogies make any fisherman look good when bass are around. Bait is easy."
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07-15-2009, 03:18 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 57
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nice fish - congrats
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The Artist Formerly Known As Wannabe Beach Bum
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07-15-2009, 06:15 PM
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
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nice job.
Those escape proof snap swivels are anything but. Toss them in the bluefish drawer.
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07-16-2009, 06:46 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Mansfield
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thefishingfreak
nice job.
Those escape proof snap swivels are anything but. Toss them in the bluefish drawer.
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One of the worst engineering designs ever. Bill Fisher snap swivels here.
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Make America Great Again.
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07-16-2009, 05:55 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Mansfield
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thefishingfreak
nice job.
Those escape proof snap swivels are anything but. Toss them in the bluefish drawer.
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The worst. let a little slack go in your line while bringing in $100 riggs and they just fall off. See ya THEY SUCK
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07-16-2009, 08:48 AM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
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Beautiful fish gentleman , must have been a blast Dan. Congrats
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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07-16-2009, 12:19 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 92
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keaperreaper - what pound test bill fisher snaps do you use?
- ATG
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AT Grimaldi
RISAA Member
Ron Arra Lami 1083 biggot!
Penn 4500 SS w/ 14# chart. FireLine
Ron Arra Lami 1083 custom
Abu Garcia C3 6500 Rocket
Hopelessly addicted custom wood addict. Working 2nd Step.
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07-16-2009, 06:56 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
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Nice catch Terry, Dan & Chuck congrats
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Surfcasting Full Throttle
Don't judge me Monkey
Recreational Surfcaster 99.9% C&R
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07-17-2009, 03:08 AM
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Spot Preserver
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ATG I think they are the 550's. They are big strong and never open under any conditions. Confidnece in your terminal gear is huge.
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Make America Great Again.
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07-17-2009, 06:27 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: On my boat
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No matter what snap, electrital tape snaps closed as added ins.
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LETS GO BRANDON
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07-23-2009, 11:12 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 92
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.....and Ronnie comes in with the best tip I've heard yet!!!!!!!!!
- ATG
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AT Grimaldi
RISAA Member
Ron Arra Lami 1083 biggot!
Penn 4500 SS w/ 14# chart. FireLine
Ron Arra Lami 1083 custom
Abu Garcia C3 6500 Rocket
Hopelessly addicted custom wood addict. Working 2nd Step.
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