Tuna water shaping up

[blacktale]

I know its early but have you looked at Terrafin lately?

The tuna high way is wide open from southern Cal up to Oregon, you can view this for free just go to Terrafin enter the home page click the tab for free images, Terrafin shows water off northern Cal at 57-58. Oregon around 56.

Any predictions for early tuna??

[Timber Tech]

I know of a couple commercial boats heading out early next week. We will know something soon.

[blacktale]

Look forward to your update.

[upland hunter]

It’s about time! Getting excited


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[2tall]

We were out by the thumb area Saturday and the water temperature was 58.3 at 8 am and the water was very blue. They will show up around the 20th because I will be out of town.

[geterdone]

Originally Posted by 2tall

We were out by the thumb area Saturday and the water temperature was 58.3 at 8 am and the water was very blue. They will show up around the 20th because I will be out of town.

The 20th will be perfect timing, ill be at the coast. Maybe a halicore trip will take place.

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[Headhunter]

I would think trolling some plugs the last few miles to halibut town or when you need to reset for another drift might be in order. Coho, Tuna, halibut, yes please.

Originally Posted by geterdone

The 20th will be perfect timing, ill be at the coast. Maybe a halicore trip will take place.

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[Shake N Bake Sportfishing]

Blacktale,

I have been looking hard at Terrafin and trying not to get too excited, but I see a highway of 58 degree water.

A buddy is headed out next week, so hopefully I will get some information.

I have proven many times that it is a lot easier to catch the last tuna than the fist one, so I am going to let someone else try and catch the first one this year.

It is weeks not months to the first tuna and I can't wait.

Mike C

["blue shark"]

I've been watching and waiting. And twitching a little bit when I start to think about it.

I see the highway shaping up, now I'm watching the north wind. If we get a hard blow for a few weeks on the south coast the tuna will be off Newport-little Italy. If the central coast blows up with the wind they will be down south.

At this point, they'll be where the chlorophyll bloom isn't.

[Mark Youngblood Sportfishing]

I predict sport caught tuna on the docks of Ilwaco by July 2nd......

[upland hunter]

Originally Posted by Mark Youngblood Sportfishing

I predict sport caught tuna on the docks of Ilwaco by July 2nd......

I hope so!! When is your first trip scheduled ?


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[Mark Youngblood Sportfishing]

Originally Posted by upland hunter

I hope so!! When is your first trip scheduled ?


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Aug 1st for me...I decided to go fish in Alaska until then and let you guys spend the big fuel dollars on the hunt...lol... I sincerely hope fish show up late June/early July and its a banner year!

[upland hunter]

Originally Posted by Mark Youngblood Sportfishing

Aug 1st for me...I decided to go fish in Alaska until then and let you guys spend the big fuel dollars on the hunt...lol... I sincerely hope fish show up late June/early July and its a banner year!

You and me both! Good Luck up north.


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[blacktale]

Originally Posted by Shake N Bake Sportfishing

Blacktale,

I have been looking hard at Terrafin and trying not to get too excited, but I see a highway of 58 degree water.

A buddy is headed out next week, so hopefully I will get some information.

I have proven many times that it is a lot easier to catch the last tuna than the fist one, so I am going to let someone else try and catch the first one this year.

It is weeks not months to the first tuna and I can't wait.

Mike C

I hope your buddy nails them, please keep me in the lope, Cheers.

[Fishfeet]

HMMMM! The blue fin and yeller fin and tails will be here soon.

[Sun Dog]

Originally Posted by Shake N Bake Sportfishing

I have proven many times that it is a lot easier to catch the last tuna than the fist one, so I am going to let someone else try and catch the first one this year.

Mike C

A few years back I think I had the Second! Tuna in Oregon, someone beat me out by a couple hours. And, it was the Only Tuna we caught that day on a godawful long run!

[adrenaline]

Within 2 weeks off the S coast.

[Chass]

I think they are accessible from Charleston now. I'd bet you lunch money that if you headed to the 125*20 43*20, you could catch them today. It looks great out there. Water is blue and 59 degrees.

I wish I could go prove it but I have a family vacation starting Friday. Just no time to do it

Good luck boys! I'll be back on the 1st of July and ready to get them!

Chass
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[adrenaline]

Originally Posted by Chass

I think they are accessible from Charleston now. I'd bet you lunch money that if you headed to the 125*20 43*20, you could catch them today. It looks great out there. Water is blue and 59 degrees.

I wish I could go prove it but I have a family vacation starting Friday. Just no time to do it

Good luck boys! I'll be back on the 1st of July and ready to get them!

Chass
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You may be right Chass, but I know of a Boat that went out further than that Fri & not a sign of Tuna, Tuna water moves in fast this time of the year tho, so maybe today, maybe tomorrow, maybe next week, soon, very soon.

[duke1122]

Terrafin shows 60 degree water on the 124.30 line Garibaldi up to Cannon Beach.

[Flysnrides]

Originally Posted by geterdone

The 20th will be perfect timing, ill be at the coast. Maybe a halicore trip will take place.

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Brings back memories of the first Tuna I ever caught fishing out of Newport at the time. I think it was about 2003 or 2004. Had my lil Duck at that time 21.5’ soft top.
We got all rigged up by the tackle store that probably most people remember located on the N side of the bay. They got us set up with some hand lines, and a few clones and told us how fast to troll etc.

That’s all I knew about Tuna fishing then. It was enough.

We followed the fleet out and got our Halibut fairly quickly, then continued West for a few more miles, wish I could remember who we followed out there. Anyway we ended up with about 5 Tuna, the most exciting fishing trip I had & have , ever been on .

Welcome to the dark side.

And thousands of $$$$ later, we’ll , the rest as they say is history. Good times.

I hope your right about the 20th. !!!

[Seelicious]

I said the 19th back in March and I’m sticking with it! Tuna Time back in her slip and Seelicious ready to roll on the 18th...let’s go burn some boat bucks!

[JerryS]

I saw 59.3 water about 2 miles off Harris Beach in Brookings today. `That's way warmer than normal for this area. It is much colder out about 10 miles. Tuna water in close?

[Mark Youngblood Sportfishing]

First Ilwaco Tuna...2011... remember SeaYa... 36 ft yellowfin Triple 300 zukes... my good friend Wayne owned it and we decided July 3 2011 we were going to get the first Ilwaco Tuna with crew of 4-5... fishing day cane everyone bailed except Wayne and me... bar was restricted to 36 feet so Uscg talked to us since we were like 36.6 and let us go. We headed south and started trilling we finally got a double and got 1 peanut in and said it’s fine to go. GPS said it was 101 miles to the tip
Of the south jetty so away we went in a hurry.... had about a 900 Fuel bill to split 2 ways for 1 fish on the 4 th of July.... man that fish tasted good... honest true story ... would not change a thing if I could do it again... it’s all about the adventure

[Chass]

Originally Posted by Mark Youngblood Sportfishing

First Ilwaco Tuna...2011... remember SeaYa... 36 ft yellowfin Triple 300 zukes... my good friend Wayne owned it and we decided July 3 2011 we were going to get the first Ilwaco Tuna with crew of 4-5... fishing day cane everyone bailed except Wayne and me... bar was restricted to 36 feet so Uscg talked to us since we were like 36.6 and let us go. We headed south and started trilling we finally got a double and got 1 peanut in and said it’s fine to go. GPS said it was 101 miles to the tip
Of the south jetty so away we went in a hurry.... had about a 900 Fuel bill to split 2 ways for 1 fish on the 4 th of July.... man that fish tasted good... honest true story ... would not change a thing if I could do it again... it’s all about the adventure

That's a long ways for one fish! I think I've traveled almost that far for no fish!

Boy, I like that thrill of knowing you are catching the first Oregon tuna of the year! Those have been some of my favorite fishing moments.

I'd be out there now if I had the time. This is not my year.

Chass
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[Timber Tech]

6 in the boat so far... 22 Miles west of Newport!

[upland hunter]

Originally Posted by Timber Tech

6 in the boat so far... 22 Miles west of Newport!

Need pictures or it’s not real!!


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[wildwinds]

Originally Posted by Timber Tech

6 in the boat so far... 22 Miles west of Newport!

I spent an hour + last night going over Terrafin. I Believe You
I looked at every chart from N.Cal to Central Oregon, Temps & Chloro.
Absolutely no reason there couldn't be tuna inside the 317.

WSW of Charleston looked Very Good. (Better Bet For This Early?)

[geterdone]

Originally Posted by Timber Tech

6 in the boat so far... 22 Miles west of Newport!

I'm trying to get some work done so I can take vacation next week, you are not helping me right now.

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[Timber Tech]

LOL... Just messing with you guys. I'm at work as well. I have about 6 reels left to finish servicing and them I'm in the hunt. Next week might be my first tuna run...

[Chass]

Originally Posted by Timber Tech

LOL... Just messing with you guys. I'm at work as well. I have about 6 reels left to finish servicing and them I'm in the hunt. Next week might be my first tuna run...

It's time! Please send pics. I'll be viewing from land locked Utah.

Chass

[wildwinds]

Indeed, things are shaping up for some good early Tuna Catching pretty darn fast.
Kinda Early... I'm about two weeks out at least before I can get-a-way

[the_dude]

Originally Posted by Timber Tech

LOL... Just messing with you guys. I'm at work as well. I have about 6 reels left to finish servicing and them I'm in the hunt. Next week might be my first tuna run...

Tags cruelty man. I was about to go hook the damn boat up

[Mark Mc]

As of yesterday, 43N x 130W

That's the leading edge of the main body of tuna water. 400 miles west of Charleston.

That's another 10 days out.

[wak'm&stak'm]

As of yesterday, 43N x 130W

That's the leading edge of the main body of tuna water. 400 miles west of Charleston.

That's another 10 days out.
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Is this code? Or are you drinking again.... &#115

[Mark Mc]

Neither one, Dan. Should be pretty clear.

[fishinman]

I think his “S” button is broken.


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[adrenaline]

Heard a commercial boat got some yesterday withing big sport boat range.

[Chass]

Originally Posted by adrenaline

Heard a commercial boat got some yesterday withing big sport boat range.

Oooooo! I believe! It's like Santa Clause, if you believe hard enough, it feels like it will actually happen!

Did you get the port? South I assume?

Chass
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[Chass]

Originally Posted by Mark Mc

Neither one, Dan. Should be pretty clear.

Something wrong with your S Mark? It does look like code! it appears your computer or the website is doing something with your S's that is messing up your posts. Do your posts look normal to you?

Chass
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[upland hunter]

Colman is on fish out of Westport not sure how far out or south but it looks like the fish are out there!


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[Mark Mc]

Oh that's weird. Something about my droid doing it. S = &#115


Dan, I couldn't figure out what you were talking about!

[Chass]

They're Heeeeere!

To support what upland hunter posted, I just read a reliable report on Albacore Addicts (FB Group) that Mark from All Rivers + Saltwater Charters caught Albacore yesterday 60+ miles offshore. Commercial right?

While that may be a long ways, that distance could change overnight.

Let the games begin.

Chass
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[geterdone]

Tuna gear will be onboard next week just incase they move inside of the 125 line in the next 7 days.

Thanks for the report Chass and Dustin.

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[Seelicious]

Originally Posted by Chass

They're Heeeeere!

To support what upland hunter posted, I just read a reliable report on Albacore Addicts (FB Group) that Mark from All Rivers + Saltwater Charters caught Albacore yesterday 60+ miles offshore. Commercial right?

While that may be a long ways, that distance could change overnight.

Let the games begin.

Chass
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Muchas gracias Amigo!!

You've ruined all production until a salt fix complete with tail slaps has rendered this insane addiction cured...if only for a few minutes!

Little Italy is a buzz with talk of tuna...the big boys were already planning on leaving early next week to look for them in the 130's.

[adrenaline]

I won't say exactly where, but if your willing & able to go 70 miles, anywhere off the Ore coast with Tuna water temp & color will work.

[West Wind Dave]

Reports of 'I saw carks in the dumpster!' are my favorite for this time of year.

[Mark Mc]

I caught tuna last weekend, 40 miles offshore. Some were 10 lbs, but a few close to 40. This is no joke.

[Kingkiller]

Of course the year I mess my back up.

[Chass]

Originally Posted by Eastside Dave

Reports of 'I saw carks in the dumpster!' are my favorite for this time of year.

We used to save a few carks and dump them when nobody was looking during May halibut season. It was hilarious listing the buzz at the cleaning station until someone pointed out that they were freezer burned

Chass
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[hoghauler]

Originally Posted by Mark Mc

I caught tuna last weekend, 40 miles offshore. Some were 10 lbs, but a few close to 40. This is no joke.

Several hundred miles south I asume, so lets hear the story

[Shake N Bake Sportfishing]

Originally Posted by adrenaline

I won't say exactly where, but if your willing & able to go 70 miles, anywhere off the Ore coast with Tuna water temp & color will work.

Ken,

How far north does that apply?

I have a bottomfish trip scheduled for Sunday, but I could persuaded to go a little farther SW...

Mike C

[adrenaline]

Originally Posted by Shake N Bake Sportfishing

Ken,

How far north does that apply?

I have a bottomfish trip scheduled for Sunday, but I could persuaded to go a little farther SW...

Mike C

Probably the entire state of Oregon by now, maybe as far north as SW Wash, should be a better ocean further up north too, to be safe I'd go a little SW for now, unless of course good reports of closer Tuna today, & tomorrow change that plan, Zeke plans on going straight west in a day or two, Good luck if you go. Were looking at the following weekend...unless of course a good report, & better ocean conditions further south change our plans.

[Mark Mc]

Originally Posted by hoghauler

Several hundred miles south I asume, so lets hear the story

A bit more than "several" hundred....



31 deg N, which is near Ensenada. Bluefin & yellowfin.

[upland hunter]

Well I just finished getting all my reels serviced and my rods rigged up. Now I just need to wake up the crew and get them to dust off the boots and the rain gear. It’s Tuna season again boys!!


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[Headhunter]

Just requested to join the group. thanks for mentioning it.

Originally Posted by Chass

Albacore Addicts (FB Group)
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[Swend]

TTT

I plan on going June 29th. That’s the first available day I have.

[upland hunter]

Originally Posted by Swend

TTT



I plan on going June 29th. That’s the first available day I have.

I’m eyeballing that date as well.


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[Boatbuilder]

Not likely.
Chlorophyll numbers are off, water is still on the cool side. Unless of course, you are one of the "Big Guns," that are able to run out 70 plus miles and find the albacore and get back with a boat load. Mid July... hopefully..?

[adrenaline]

Good sst, & chlorol shots from 6-18, looks like good Tuna water to me off Winchester/Charleston around & past the 125 line, looks good off G too, possible window Fri on the S coast, possibly sooner for the N coast, it's time, who will be the first?