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08-05-2005, 10:38 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,824
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Federal Tuna License.
Don't know if anyone mentioned this but, according to Tom Meade in the Projo today, this is strickly a catch and release fishery unless you have a Federal Tuna License.
I don't imagine the Feds have the time or personnel to prosecute a few guys taking school fish but thought I'd mention this.
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No boat, back in the suds. 
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08-05-2005, 10:49 AM
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#32
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Sea or Sand
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Piemma, that is correct, you do need a federal permit, there are 3 different catagories, commercial to sell, Charter-Head boat, & recreational. The Permit can be purchsed online for $22. There are also size catagories depending on which permits you posses and limits on catch and retain. All football tuna kept must measure at least 27 inches- 72 inches from the tip of the mouth, over the peck fin to the fork in the tail to keep. the quota's on the number of fish you can keep, change thruout the season and right now it is one fish per vessel for recreation, 1 for charter head boat and 2 over 72 inches for commercial I believe.
But I gotta tell ya when you see these fish out there it is an awesome site and a total adrenaline rush!!!! Yesterday we probably saw around 300 + tuna from 6 am to 3 pm. We had alot of shots at them but they can be finnicky at times but thats just the way fishing for these tunoids go. But you can't catch them if your not out there.
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08-05-2005, 10:50 AM
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#33
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Newtown, CT
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Quote:
Originally Posted by piemma
Don't know if anyone mentioned this but, according to Tom Meade in the Projo today, this is strickly a catch and release fishery unless you have a Federal Tuna License.
I don't imagine the Feds have the time or personnel to prosecute a few guys taking school fish but thought I'd mention this.
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If that's what Tom said, then he is dead wrong. You need the federal license to even attempt to catch these fish. If you get caught casting into a school of them without a license you will get a hefty fine,
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08-05-2005, 10:51 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Sea or Sand
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One other thing to metion is that you are not even supposed to target and catch these fish with out a permit.
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08-05-2005, 10:59 AM
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#35
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,824
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I tried to get the piece out of today's paper online but the stinking PROJO only has last weeks report. I will quote what Meade states.
"The fishing is strictly catch-and-release unless you have a federal permit, available from the National Marine Fisheries Service for $22....."
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No boat, back in the suds. 
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08-05-2005, 11:44 AM
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#36
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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OK - here are a few pics:
First one:
AH Squid:
Booger's Bart

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~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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08-05-2005, 12:43 PM
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#37
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Red Eye Jedi
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Facing
Posts: 4,374
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awesome! 
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08-05-2005, 12:47 PM
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#38
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,408
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Tommorow 
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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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08-05-2005, 03:55 PM
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#39
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Lincoln, RI
Posts: 621
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fisherwoman
One other thing to metion is that you are not even supposed to target and catch these fish with out a permit.
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Unless you are fishing exclusively in state waters (within 3 miles). This from the NMFS FAQs page:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need a recreational permit to fish for or land tunas, sharks, swordfish, and/or bilfish?
A: Yes, vessel owners/operators who recreationally fish for or retain regulated Atlantic tunas (bluefin, yellowfin, bigeye, albacore, and skipjack), sharks, swordfish, and billfish in Atlantic Federal waters, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, must obtain an HMS Angling category permit or a HMS Charter/Headboat permit. However, General category vessels may fish recreationally for HMS so long as they are participating in a registered recreational HMS tournament and fishing under tournament rules. Vessels fishing exclusively in state waters are required to obtain the HMS Angling permit if they wish to keep their regulated tunas (bluefin, yellowfin, bigeye, skipjack, and albacore). Vessel owners/operators should check their state regulations regarding the retention of sharks, swordfish, and/or billfish in state waters.
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Best regards,
Roger
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08-05-2005, 03:57 PM
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#40
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
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Ooooh - good pickup Roger  ...
Of course the tuna all left this morning and headed to Jersey so no reason to try  ...
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~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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08-05-2005, 05:53 PM
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#41
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Sea or Sand
Posts: 1,947
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 Nice shots buddy. They are awesome aren;t they. 
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08-05-2005, 05:58 PM
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#42
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 4,716
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 You lucky Bass-tid!!!
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08-05-2005, 08:12 PM
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I need spring!
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Weymouth, MA
Posts: 1,213
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Sounds like fun. I'm gonna have to try that someday.
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08-05-2005, 08:25 PM
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#44
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Permanently Disconnected
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 12,647
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Nice John! Can I steal that pic? Saaaaawing 
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08-05-2005, 08:39 PM
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#45
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My brother is bald
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 4,516
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Zwing!!!! Nice~!!!
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seals + plovers =
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08-05-2005, 10:36 PM
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#46
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Southeastern MA
Posts: 394
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Real nice pic's John thanks for sharing!
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08-06-2005, 03:02 PM
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#47
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 56
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nice fish John
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08-06-2005, 06:29 PM
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#48
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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Tasted REAL good tonight with Teriaki & Mushrooms 
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~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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08-07-2005, 08:48 AM
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#49
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Master-baiter
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: NY and MA
Posts: 305
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Small tuna close to shore on artificials and light tackle. Fishing just doesn't get better than that..
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We all live for 7 seconds of screaming drag...
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08-07-2005, 08:48 PM
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#50
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Spot Preserver
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 2,461
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Got another one Saturday around 100 pounds and a small 50 pounder today. There is a pattern beginning to show itself and it has held true to form for 7- 10 days now. Go out; do this, do that, catch tuna go home happy. 5 for 5 the last 5 trips with steaks coming home.
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Make America Great Again.
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08-07-2005, 08:51 PM
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#51
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Master-baiter
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: NY and MA
Posts: 305
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do you thing they'll be around next week? I'll be there but not before then...
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We all live for 7 seconds of screaming drag...
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08-08-2005, 02:40 PM
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#52
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Warwick RI,02889
Posts: 11,786
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Great F #$%^&*( Day 
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ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE !!!
MIKE
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08-08-2005, 02:41 PM
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#53
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Warwick RI,02889
Posts: 11,786
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Yep // another day at the office ..........
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ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE !!!
MIKE
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08-08-2005, 02:42 PM
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#54
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D'oh
Join Date: May 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 3,296
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when's dinner??????
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i bent my wookie
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08-08-2005, 03:05 PM
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#55
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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Great time! Glad Clammer got his first!
I lost one after a 15 minute fight. Fish sounded than swam staight up faster than I could reel... Smart Bassturd....
They were fewer today, less schools, much fog so long distance sighting was out...
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~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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08-08-2005, 03:14 PM
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#56
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D'oh
Join Date: May 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 3,296
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What time of day, today, john?
I think I am going tomorrow morn, but it seems like something is triggering them to really start turning on the feedbag, either hieght of the sun, or tide, or something. The other day, I left, and thirty mins. later they were everywhere. Luckily my friends shared the wealth and I still had a tuna lunch the next day.
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i bent my wookie
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08-08-2005, 03:51 PM
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#57
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: East Prov RI
Posts: 1,501
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victory over tuna day!
chartreuse clouser on my 9 wt 
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08-08-2005, 05:06 PM
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#58
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fish4striper
chartreuse clouser on my 9 wt 
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I bet THAT was fun 
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~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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08-08-2005, 05:13 PM
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#59
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Which Way Did They Go
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Blackstone, MA
Posts: 1,147
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"You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give"
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08-08-2005, 05:33 PM
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#60
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Sea or Sand
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Fish4stripers, glad the boat still has the mojo baby, good for you!!!!
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