Epic Day 8-23-08 Newport

Bluefinn · 08-25-2008, 05:27 AM

We left the dock at 4;30 am.The plan was to head on a 280 heading approx 40 nautical miles(53x55).We hit 61 degree water at the edge of the Pig or Windy Island.We droped in and trolled NW across the pig.The action started off slow with a couple of peanuts.Once we reached the outside of the Pig the water warmed another degree and the rods started popping out of the outriggers.We had constant action until about 11;00 am.The boats started coming out of the woodwork and the fish went down.We trolled SW from the pig and found a nice edge wear the water went from 61 to 63.5 degrees.We worked this edge for another two hours and filled the other big fish box.The fish hit everything we threw at them.We fished 7 rods two on each out rigger one on each corner and one shotgun down the middle with a mini Archer bar.We also ran two short hand lines on the corners.85% of our fish came on the rods.We found out exactly how many fish it takes to fill the masive fish boxes on the new boat.It was a great day with the best of friends and my wife who did a fantastic job of running the boat all day.One key thing was we slowed down to about 6 knots, she did a great job of adjusting the speed and direction.Several times the rods would go off on a turn or when she had slowed.It was an epic day with an awesome ocean the boat never slowed or acted like it had a load.We ran in at 26 knots tons of birds and life we stopped just inside of the weather bouy and watched a spot where the water was boiling with bait.This was the kind of day we all live for.Rick

Spindrifter · 08-25-2008, 05:39 AM

Thanks for the stellar report! Did you finally find the right props for that badboy? I hope the weather improves for this weekend

Bluefinn · 08-25-2008, 05:46 AM

I did buy new props they are better but I still do not get the best fuel economy.Probly because I have my foot down most of the time.

Seelicious · 08-25-2008, 06:09 AM

Sounds like an awesome time...congrats...can't beat having your best gal in mix with you!

Thanks for sharing!

Dan9113 · 08-25-2008, 06:23 AM

Enjoyed talking with you saturday. What a day! Big fish, nice ocean. Tried to let you know we were calling it a day but couldn't raise you on any of the channels.

Pink "Eat me" lola seemed to be the color of the day for us.

Dan

KillerBeee · 08-25-2008, 07:28 AM

Sounds like a nice place to be.....Well done!
BTW, Your boat is a dandy.....
Beeeeeee

Legend21 · 08-25-2008, 07:43 AM

Great report! Sure wish I coulda been out there. Nice work, congrats.

gatherfishandgame · 08-25-2008, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by KillerBeee

Sounds like a nice place to be.....Well done!
BTW, Your boat is a dandy.....
Beeeeeee

we to had a great day sat. our 3rd trip out tuna fishin ,we managed 15 landed and another 2or 3 lost,we cought most of our fish at the 125line straight out with the commerical boys all around us.what a ball, my crew consisted of my handsome newphew and his not so ,but a great man dad,we also tried halibut fishinfor 2 or 3 hrs,to no avail,altho my cousin did manage to snap off 2 ,he only had 80lb line. what a awsome day.thankyou lord for this great country,iam overwelmed with its beauty and bounty

Ride Red · 08-25-2008, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluefinn

We found out exactly how many fish it takes to fill the masive fish boxes on the new boat.

...and that number would be?

Remind us how big your fish boxes are and the size range of the fish you filled them with.

Sounds like a fantastic day.

Thanks for the report.

Salty Walty · 08-25-2008, 08:24 AM

It would be fun to see how many Tuna Rod and AJ equal.

Congrats on the great day!

Bluefinn · 08-25-2008, 09:09 AM

I would say we had a 18# average.I do not like to post numbers.The fish boxes are quite large.

Twitchs_Tackle · 08-25-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluefinn

I would say we had a 18# average.I do not like to post numbers.The fish boxes are quite large.

You know, that number will change with changes in fish size... to be more accurate, more 'fillings' should be done to determine a true average "full" capacity

Guess you'll need to go out a few more times, for accuracy's sake of course

wak'm&stak'm · 08-25-2008, 10:38 AM

Way to go you weannier..... hmmmm let me guess a epic day doesn't start till the box lids won't close, so i am guessing over 80 and under 90.
sweet.

Bluefinn · 08-26-2008, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan9113

Enjoyed talking with you saturday. What a day! Big fish, nice ocean. Tried to let you know we were calling it a day but couldn't raise you on any of the channels.

Pink "Eat me" lola seemed to be the color of the day for us.

Dan

Dan we headed in about 1;00 I also called you before we left.Glad you got into them and had a great day.It was nice chatting with you.Rick