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08-04-2005, 01:12 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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T-t-t-t-t-tunaaaaaaahhhh
Had a blast today on 17-20+ schoolie bluefin tuna with Capt Eric Thomas (also a fellow co-worker in his real job  ). Not a charter, just we kept talking about going after them and finally went...
I got 4 or 5 and same for Eric, all 17-20+ pounds and all on topwater  ...
Now I started off with a plastic pencil and nailed a nice one and more then started trying some bass lures for grins and giggles. So I wanted to see if some sponsors wooden bass lures would catch. Pics will go up later.
I got 2 on an Afterhours Squid (had 1 come unglued on a AH Spookster and then caught tow bluefish at the same time on the one plug  )
1 on a #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& Big Bart
Had a few whacks on a Bernzy needle - but really wish I had not left my
Surf Howdys at home - they would have cleaned up  .
It was a blast today.... If anyone is thinking charter for these footballs real soon, check out Eric at http://fishteezer.com/ and give him a look. He is also a member here and has been for over a year...
Awesome time, sushi tonight |
~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
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08-04-2005, 01:16 PM
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D'oh
Join Date: May 2004
Location: RI
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I have a full belly of New England Bluefin right now. SOOOOO GOOOOD.
Best eating fish in the world.
Period.
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i bent my wookie
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08-04-2005, 01:22 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
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Fresh , never been frozen tuna , on the grill , is the best eating fish in the world.
Sounds like a great trip John. Is it true that when you hook a tuna it justs rolls on its side and floats to the top so you can reel it in???  |
Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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08-04-2005, 01:22 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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Zacs man, I love BFT, especially when it is super fresh but nothing IMHO compares to Bigeye tuna fresh, seared on the grill....
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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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08-04-2005, 01:25 PM
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D'oh
Join Date: May 2004
Location: RI
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 must.....try......fresh.....bigeye....... |
i bent my wookie
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08-04-2005, 01:30 PM
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DDG-51
Join Date: Mar 2002
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You fish? Thats great John, good to hear you got away from the screen and had good action on the water.
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08-04-2005, 01:33 PM
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08-04-2005, 01:38 PM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
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I assume these fight like heck, true? I always thought tuna was trolling and that did not interest me, if this si plugging I am in. How long does the season last?
I would love to go on a charter for these, I need a break on the open water. If anyone is interested, please pm me......
JOhn has sold me...
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08-04-2005, 01:43 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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Jimmy, even trolling they are fun... the first run the make RUINS me from bass fishing for a few days, takes my head right out of bassin....
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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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08-04-2005, 01:44 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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 Excellent
Surf Howdies.......don't leave home without them 
Bernzy |
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08-04-2005, 01:48 PM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
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Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND
Jimmy, even trolling they are fun... the first run the make RUINS me from bass fishing for a few days, takes my head right out of bassin....
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Im just not big on the sitting and waiting while trolling, I like to plug.
I'm serious about the charter, there are a few 6hr slots open and it would be a good deal to split with someone else...
My wife is a tuna nut, loves to eat them so that will be the bargaining point for me |
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08-04-2005, 02:05 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: newport
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Kevin .the new owner of Edwards Bait and Tackle in Newport , told me today that a guy came in and grabbed a bunch of pencil poppers and said he was getting the BFT on Point Jude tins and pencil poppers . Joe at Riverside Marine in Tiverton also showed me a 19 lb tuna pic caught with the small 1.5 oz. Point Jude Butterfish, which I was very happy to hear!  |
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08-04-2005, 02:38 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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Sounds like a great trip John. Is it true that when you hook a tuna it justs rolls on its side and floats to the top so you can reel it in???
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Close, what they typically did was burn off 80 yards or so of 60 pound braid on a VS250 twice, make a few laps around the boat, rip another 60 yards sounding down to the bottom where they would lie on their side taking their own damn time coming back to the surface and to the boat. Then they would be docile until they saw the hull and peeled off another 40 or so in the final run...
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Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
Im just not big on the sitting and waiting while trolling, I like to plug.
I'm serious about the charter, there are a few 6hr slots open and it would be a good deal to split with someone else...
My wife is a tuna nut, loves to eat them so that will be the bargaining point for me
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RIJimmy - I'm not one for trolling though I would for tuna, this was PLUGGING for tuna and it was awesome. These schooled tuna would come clear out of the water and you'd get one or two cracks at them before they went down. But when you hit one
I would highly recommend talking to Eric if you wanted to do it and get someone to go with you. These fish probably won't be here for long and sometime next week (even tomorrow, who knows) they could easily be up in Falmouth or Middleground... He has openings for Sunday and Monday that I am aware of...
Bernzy - I think I would have smoked 'em on a Howdy
Eric, thanks again! I promise I will fix your work PC soon  |
~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
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08-04-2005, 02:43 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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How far out do you have to go for these?
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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08-04-2005, 02:47 PM
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Afterhours Custom Plugs
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: R.I.
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tuna on wood!!  sounds like a blast! |
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08-04-2005, 02:52 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
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Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
How far out do you have to go for these?
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Today? We could make out land but that's all I'm sayin' 
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Originally Posted by afterhours
tuna on wood!! sounds like a blast! |
They liked the squid - I was able to get clear across the schools and rip it thru... |
~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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08-04-2005, 02:53 PM
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This is not right! those fish dont have lines on them 
Glad you had fun |
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08-04-2005, 02:55 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
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Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
This is not right! those fish dont have lines on them
Glad you had fun |
Sure they do, the go from top to bottom |
~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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08-04-2005, 02:56 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2000
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A few guys have got them from shore at green hill beach and the east wall! Be carefull you dont get spooled! From what I hear, hopkins and castmasters are getting hits
I hope everybody goes tuna chasin and leaves all the bass to me  |
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08-04-2005, 02:57 PM
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Dont forget me when you cut up your steaks! If I am forced, I will eat it |
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08-04-2005, 03:51 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Newtown, CT
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Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
Im just not big on the sitting and waiting while trolling, I like to plug.
I'm serious about the charter, there are a few 6hr slots open and it would be a good deal to split with someone else...
My wife is a tuna nut, loves to eat them so that will be the bargaining point for me
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Juts remeber, not matter how much ou pay for the charter you can only keep one of them. |
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08-04-2005, 05:38 PM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Newport, RI
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Everything is working at the moment if you present it right; we got pictures the past few days of tuna with Point Jude tins as well as Beachmaster Atom Jr's in their mouths. They're definitely into topwaters right now though, to the point of ignoring metal at times. They'd demolish a Howdy almost the moment it touched the water.
The right guide definitely matters for these things though, it'll make the difference between getting lucky and catching one, or catching so many your arms hurt.
For reference, a lot of them have had larger bait in their bellies; half-beaks, squid, and other larger tough to identify stuff. Not sure if they're finding that bait inshore or what. Only a few have been full of peanut bunker. Think big with your offerings...
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08-04-2005, 05:43 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
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Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
Dont forget me when you cut up your steaks! If I am forced, I will eat it |
I'll bring you over some tomorrow - after Liam goes to sleep, I am too  . Leslie just picked some up for mom...
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Originally Posted by MakoMike
Juts remeber, not matter how much ou pay for the charter you can only keep one of them.
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Yep, just changed 5 days ago... |
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Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
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08-04-2005, 06:14 PM
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It's about respect baby!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: ri
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Sounds like you had an awesome day John!!! THats Awesome man! Cant wait to see the pics John! |
Domination takes full concentration..
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08-04-2005, 08:17 PM
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They are a blast. I haven't seen any major surface action like that here. Blind trolling with small deep diver plugs have been taking them mixed with bones. I hope that body of fish off RI is moving east....fast.
I hope I see surface action like that.. sounds like you had a great day...weather wise it sure does not get much better!
Halfbeaks are in the harbor!!!!
Are you guys casting to schools of breaking fish?
Last edited by Mr. Sandman; 08-04-2005 at 08:23 PM..
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08-05-2005, 04:44 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
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Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman
I hope that body of fish off RI is moving east....fast.
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uhhh, no 
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Are you guys casting to schools of breaking fish?
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uhhh, yes |
~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
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08-05-2005, 07:05 AM
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 ya killin me |
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08-05-2005, 08:39 AM
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D'oh
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Location: RI
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Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman
I hope that body of fish off RI is moving east....fast.
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A pox on you Sandman, A POX!! |
i bent my wookie
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08-05-2005, 08:58 AM
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Zac, too late, this fish has already infected me. I feel like a drug addict that needs a thunnus fix bad.
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08-05-2005, 09:08 AM
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Good for you JohnR, why do you think I have been sending you pics, been wanting to hear when you want to get out on the water buddy. 
We went again yesterday, no hookups but many ft balls, small, med, and large, they were everywhere yesterday but were very picky. Some times those nice days are for fisherman, but not for fish.
If anyone wants to take a shot at them with us, let me know, maybe we can work out a price a little cheaper for guys on the site. 
The bass bit has been slow lately here in Boston Haba so I would rather chase tunaaaaaaaaaaaas!!!!! |
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