Tuna close to shore - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Striperhound · 07-23-2005, 03:35 PM

There are 10-30 lb with some in the 40-50 lb range estimated Bluefin tuna in 20-40 feet of water in Rhode Island. I was in a boat today chasing them hooked up 3 times none landed just about spooled my Vanstal 200 straightened hooks, we were under gunned. . Went looking for stripers and ended up chasing tuna.

BrianS · 07-23-2005, 04:28 PM

What is the law on tuna?

If we are out there, and hook up to one, say by accident... whatever..

Does it have to be released? Permits required?

Striperhound · 07-23-2005, 05:16 PM

permit required, must be released if no permit.

Pete_G · 07-23-2005, 10:17 PM

You not even supposed to cast or fish for them from a boat without a permit, nevermind land or keep them. On top of that, if you're on shore, you can't cast at them OR get a permit.

http://www.nmfspermits.com/ for permits. They're easy to get, you can buy them online and print them out on the spot.

ThrowingTimber · 07-24-2005, 10:00 AM

omg I'd chit myself hooking up with one from shore! I'd b damaged for eternity!!!!!!!!

CAL · 07-24-2005, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ThrowingTimber

omg I'd chit myself hooking up with one from shore! I'd b damaged for eternity!!!!!!!!

A guy from Humarock got one from shore about 3 years ago. Can't remember the weight but it was around 65-70 # I think. He kept it too.