TOONA SHOOTOUT!! - Bamfield September 22,23,24

[Osama Bin Hopper]

Ok fellas, looks like it's getting better out there, just in time!

We went 8 for 10 hooked yesterday and 13 for 18 today. Took a lot of time yesterday to locate the fish, didn't have a bite until 4:11 pm! Then double header and both popped off right away. Talk about fuckin' disheartening. Turned the boat around and BAM ~ QUAD!!!

We managed to get all 4 on board, even though there were only 3 of us so that was cool.

Flip the boat around for another double header that we board. Couple more passes for no bites.

Keep trolling and hit another double at 7:15 which we landed. Decided it was time to head into a bit shallower water and drop the hook for the night. As we were anchoring in the dark a freighter came cruising behind us about 1/4 mile off the stern. Somewhat disconcerting. So Slivo and I decide to have a couple bevvies and listen to the big buggers cruise by for a bit. Creepy to say the least.

Sleep a few hours and then head back out this morning.

Lines in about 8a.m. Twenty minutes and we hit a single. Get him on board and spin.

MAYHEM!!!

In the next hour we got 9 out of 14 of the fish that hit into the box. That hour was ABSOLUTELY INSANE!! As a fisherman I really have got to say, that kind of action just leaves you shaking at the knees.

The next couple passes produced nothing so we continued to troll the grids looking for them.

We hit three more singles as we trolled which put us to 13 fish into the boat for the day. 2:30 p.m. comes and we decided to pull the pin and get back nice and early for a change.

Anyhow, I feel great (my arms hurt like hell) and confident that anyone coming to the weekend event will catch a few fish!

Have changed the party to the Saturday night instead of Sunday for obvious reasons...

So let's get it on next weekend people and slay some tunas!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Steelhead S2]

Deadly!!! Good on you guys for doing the sleep over too.

If you ever camp out right on the grounds be sure to drop a bit of gear even before you get going. Remember what I said about flotsam? Your boat is really big flotsam; shit schools up under it. A few early morning jigs and you could really be into it!

[Sculpin]

Outstanding report and adventure fella's! I don't think I could sleep at all with the freighters going by. Cool stuff for sure. Hope there are some pic's and video coming.......


How far did you have to run?

[Fisher_dude]

Is there a limit on how many you can keep?

[lorneparker1]

My understanding is NOPE!

[Sculpin]

Tuna is listed in the regs this year.

20 per person per day. 40 possession.

It has always been in the regs and fell under the "all other fish" category. Now it is spelled out pretty clear. Wonder why they decided to list it this year?

[Fisher_dude]

Tuna is listed in the regs this year.

20 per person per day. 40 possession.

It has always been in the regs and fell under the "all other fish" category. Now it is spelled out pretty clear. Wonder why they decided to list it this year?

That's a shit ton of delicious meat!!

[Sculpin]

I'm done. Pulling the boat back to the East side. With the stormy weather coming it's time to switch gears and pursue those grey ghost's of the Pacific Northwest.

[Derby]

I'm done. Pulling the boat back to the East side. With the stormy weather coming it's time to switch gears and pursue those grey ghost's of the Pacific Northwest.

Pulled mine yesterday....

[Sculpin]

Pulled mine yesterday....

Yes it is sad. I was holding out for one last hopefully big weather window to run for those addicting buggers but I need some venison in the freezer. East Coast prawns and crab with venison steaks sounds pretty good right now.

I'll hit the tuna hard next year for sure! I'm am an addict now. Welcome me to the dark side because there is no going back.