TUNA!!! - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

B-assman · 07-29-2005, 08:26 AM

Caught my first ever tuna this morning. I've chased them before but never hooked up. This morning I fast trolled a deadly #^&#^&#^&#^& through a feeding school off ****EAST COAST OF THE USA**** and BANG! What a great fight. Took about 15 minutes to get it in the boat. The fish took 3 big runs - all this was on light tackle (6ft spinning rod with 30lb fireline and 30lb floro leader).

Im not sure but I think it's a small bluefin - can anyone confirm that?

Great way to start the day!

zacs · 07-29-2005, 08:55 AM

yes, small bluefin. I tried to email you but it keeps bouncing.

Congrats!!! Awesome catch.

Cod Hunter · 07-29-2005, 09:19 AM

Awesome job! Pretty fish. I'm still looking for my 1st.

Fish On · 07-29-2005, 09:55 AM

Awesome catch!

MakoMike · 07-29-2005, 10:01 AM

Yep, Its a little bluefin, I hope it was over 27 inches and you had your permit?

B-assman · 07-29-2005, 10:13 AM

Thanks Guys - fish was released to catch again! It was a thrill. I'll definitely be chasing them again. Guess it's time to get that permit!

Mr. Sandman · 07-29-2005, 11:02 AM

Great to see them so close. They are in and out around here. Make sure you have a permit! They are checking out here!!! In theory you can't even attempt to fish for them with out one. (claim you are blue fishing if you don't have a permit and are stopped and release any tuna) It is simple and cheap to get the permit.

BTW those taste great!

gf2020 · 07-29-2005, 12:56 PM

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Guess it's time to get that permit!

http://www.nmfspermits.com/

S-Journey · 07-31-2005, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by B-assman

Thanks Guys - fish was released to catch again! It was a thrill. I'll definitely be chasing them again. Guess it's time to get that permit!

Very Cool that you let it go! I congratulate you on your catch and commend you for the release!

A lot of people that take and kill fish like that don't relize that they are just babys and is like catching a striped the size of the palm in comparision. Yes they are a great fight, ex on gear like you used but with the lack of giants around these parts in recent years and a major increase in the targeting of juvinile tuna it is really good when they get released (no mater how tasty those buggers are :-0 )

Great job!