Mass Tuna Question - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

big jay · 06-23-2008, 06:12 PM

3 fish over 73" if they are if they have the Charter Headboat permit. If they are just fishing under an angling category permit, you are subject to recreational limits (1 trophy fish over 73" that cannot be sold for the entire season).

Jeff - Nice fish, congrats!

FishingFreak -- What charter boat actually took a rod away from a customer? I've seen this internet story before, but I have NEVER actually heard of this taking place from anyone with firsthand knowledge. Feel free to PM me if you don't want to out a boat name in public.

Bottom line - it's for fun, but make sure of the boat's policies and permit category before you book (no one should end up fighting over money when they could be celebrating a great catch).

thefishingfreak · 06-24-2008, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by big jay

FishingFreak -- What charter boat actually took a rod away from a customer? I've seen this internet story before, but I have NEVER actually heard of this taking place from anyone with firsthand knowledge. Feel free to PM me if you don't want to out a boat name in public.

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Same here.. I've only heard of this but never first hand. though I know some Capt's who wouldn't think twice about doing it.

Slick Moedee · 06-24-2008, 09:03 AM

Those that have the HMS (i.e., tuna) Charter permit can fish both recreationally or commercially. When it comes to bluefin, how they are fishing on any given day depends on the size of the first bluefin put on ice. For example if the boat hooks into a nice football and keeps it the vessel if fishing under the rec limits for that day (1 fish 27<47" and 1 fish 47-<73"). If that fish were released and the next one to hit a line was a giant, then the boat would be operating under the commercial limits 3 fish 73" +. The reason being is there is a line drawn in the sand at 73". Less than that is considered rec and greater than 73" is considered commercial. Like mentioned above it does the charter boat as well as the clients good to have a clear understanding of how this will play out if it occurs. Nothing worse that having a great day on the water turn ugly once back at the dock.