2015 Tuna Adventures
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Finished Business
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with the weekend we had...a proper report is in order! Stay tuned. (can you PM me the BD link John?)
...canning was definitely in full swing last night...
...canning was definitely in full swing last night...
Charter Tofino
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Just a heads up to the guys out there fishing tuna. Last week I watched 6 boats all crowd in on a commercial troller working the area when the fishing had slowed. Most looked new to the fishery and likely figured he knows where the fish are. He couldn't even make a turn. Please don't harass these guys trying to make a living. Sure, you might cross paths if working the same schools but give them space, its a big ocean. The last thing we need is a bunch of pissed off commercials turning the tables and giving us a hard time out there.
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Birdsnest
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Ya, When the bites off its off for everyone out there for miles and miles around. Best to search for a school that has not seen gear or not yet been pushed down. My last trip there was a commercial boat saying they were hammering them and I asked for permission to go over there. I was about 2 miles away and I didn't even make it there. I hit a school on the way there that just wouldn't stop.
The fishing has been very good this year. I have not seen much congestion at all. No reason for it. Like trolling for salmon there is nothing better than when no one is steering and the boat just goes where it goes and every one is just fishing and running gear. This can been done with tuna too but you have to be off on your own. Of course watch for other boats still....forehead slap!
I also notice that the commercial guys do not troll in circles much as well. they seem to do 2 or 3 or more mile tacks where as we tend to hammer a small spot so they are on such a different pattern that I just stay out of there way so for the most part interaction is limited or should be.
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harper44
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Also should be noted, when you see a boat on a stop. Don't troll past them, the school they're working will sound when you motor by and probably result in zero fish for both boats. Just like other fisheries, the first boat on the spot dictates the flow. If he's drifting, you drift, or go somewhere else.
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tykkyt e blue
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Oh but you can....I run 12lbs and up to 100' deep - they have support lines to the hardtop and bow rail - their original use was downriggers first - then to run planer boards for boat shy rainbows - and finally as outriggers for tuna.
If you look in top right corner of pic, you can see the support lines above the running lines for the releases ( not the best shot but only handy one I have )
If you look in top right corner of pic, you can see the support lines above the running lines for the releases ( not the best shot but only handy one I have )
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why knot
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I am watching the weather forecast for the BTS and do not look promising, I am just wondering would not be better to postpone the shoutout? Water like over 2 meter with short period and wind there is no such of 30 foot boat could get out and fish safely. Ofcourse there always going to be boats that take high risks , and forget all the safety.
Also I am just wondering If the coastguard will close fishing every day than what ?
I am intersted other members inputs, is anybody else is concern about this?
Cheers, Istvan
Also I am just wondering If the coastguard will close fishing every day than what ?
I am intersted other members inputs, is anybody else is concern about this?
Cheers, Istvan
trophywife
Crew Member
I am assuming same format, coast gaurd will have red light or green light days... Fish will not be weighed in on red light days..
And how the heck would everyone re-schedule.. Should be fishable days next wed, thurs, friday..
Hopefully mother nature gives us a break!!
And how the heck would everyone re-schedule.. Should be fishable days next wed, thurs, friday..
Hopefully mother nature gives us a break!!
the fog ducker
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theres always other things ta do , fish are still bein picked off along the wall
was decent yesterday
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was decent yesterday
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Sculpin
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Yup
. We're still going. All my crew needs is one good shot next week. Let's pray it's Thursday or Friday. Won't know until early next week. Weather changes so fast.Going to the bbq tomorrow night and bs with some addicts lol. We are going to salmon fish Saturday on the way back across the Sound. Might even try dropping some prawn traps for shites and giggles
. Got lot's of stuff to do around the fish camp at da beach. Going to take advantage of the time. See you guys tomorrow night at the Beam!
Cheers,
Sculpin
Tidal Chaos
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I am with Guy and John, this is held for 8 days for a reason, weather! All we need is one shot at them.
See you guys tomorrow night.
See you guys tomorrow night.
Finished Business
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All Rivers and Saltwater Charters, Westport WA
Well I had the pleasure of jumping aboard a charter booked by a buddy this past labor day long weekend in Westport WA, with Captain Mark Coleman of All Rivers and Saltwater Charters. Well known as a top rod in Westport, I was pretty excited to be going on this trip. Cpt. Coleman had recently added the tally of 1st and 3rd place in the 2015 Washington Tuna Classic in early August to his belt so it was sure to be a good trip.
The day started early Saturday at 5:30am, with the Captain giving a rundown of his vessel and gear as we waited for day to break.
The boats were very well equipped. We added a few rods of our own to the mix and were ready for the kill.
A 1.5hr run to the canyons and we were fishing. It didn't take long. The run, or hammering tuna. Day one's grade was excellent, with most fish pushing 25 lbs. The bait stops were furious, with Tuna smashing live anchovies right before our eyes. Your anchovy would disappear by means of the flash of a feeding Albacore.
It didn't take long for the blue doggs to show up...an easy meal was always within sight...
After several ferocious 10-20 minute long bait stops we had our boats limit of 59 Albacore. We headed back to the dock shortly after noon.
Continued...
Well I had the pleasure of jumping aboard a charter booked by a buddy this past labor day long weekend in Westport WA, with Captain Mark Coleman of All Rivers and Saltwater Charters. Well known as a top rod in Westport, I was pretty excited to be going on this trip. Cpt. Coleman had recently added the tally of 1st and 3rd place in the 2015 Washington Tuna Classic in early August to his belt so it was sure to be a good trip.
The day started early Saturday at 5:30am, with the Captain giving a rundown of his vessel and gear as we waited for day to break.
The boats were very well equipped. We added a few rods of our own to the mix and were ready for the kill.
A 1.5hr run to the canyons and we were fishing. It didn't take long. The run, or hammering tuna. Day one's grade was excellent, with most fish pushing 25 lbs. The bait stops were furious, with Tuna smashing live anchovies right before our eyes. Your anchovy would disappear by means of the flash of a feeding Albacore.
It didn't take long for the blue doggs to show up...an easy meal was always within sight...
After several ferocious 10-20 minute long bait stops we had our boats limit of 59 Albacore. We headed back to the dock shortly after noon.
Continued...
Finished Business
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All Rivers and Saltwater Charters, Westport WA
Day Two was quickly in question. Through the night the wind picked up and howled through our accommodations at the Islander Resort, just off the docks where the boat was parked. Soon after came a torrent of rain. Prepared for the sh*t, we walked down to the dock to find the boat ready to go. Captain Mark was on point with the weather and told us it would be a rough go out, but once fishing we will be in calmer seas. He was right about both. We slugged our way through the slop and over "the bar", a high sand bar that wreaks havoc just past the jetty. And soon started finding a subsiding sea.
The first hour was slow, scratching a few fish up on the troll, and mustering the odd fish during random bait stops. With our eyes peeled on the sea, searching for any sign of fish (birds, debris ect) we soldiered on. Off in the distance we could see more life. Soon after a call from a fellow boat lead us to a power move. Gear up, hammer down! We bumped another 10 miles offshore and came upon a small cluster of commercial and sport boats working some water.
Lines down. Fish on! We had located the school. Fishing outside of the fleet was no problem, the school was large, though a smaller size of fish.
The bait stops proved explosive. With a dozen fish flying over the rails in a span of 10-15 minutes before the bite stopped and the school dispersed. Several times there were 5 rods hooked up. I'm sure our 6th would have but I was on the camera at those times.
Finishing in about the same time, we had decked another 59 fish. With the last fish to come aboard winning the weekly westport derby for largest tuna. Tipping the scales at 37#.
By the end of the day we were all reeling from what had just happened. An unreal experience with a Captain and crew who were 2nd to none. 1st mate Travis was a machine at the bait tank and with his knife. I couldn't say enough about this operation. Top Notch from dawn till dusk.
An epic day by any account.
Cheers
Day Two was quickly in question. Through the night the wind picked up and howled through our accommodations at the Islander Resort, just off the docks where the boat was parked. Soon after came a torrent of rain. Prepared for the sh*t, we walked down to the dock to find the boat ready to go. Captain Mark was on point with the weather and told us it would be a rough go out, but once fishing we will be in calmer seas. He was right about both. We slugged our way through the slop and over "the bar", a high sand bar that wreaks havoc just past the jetty. And soon started finding a subsiding sea.
The first hour was slow, scratching a few fish up on the troll, and mustering the odd fish during random bait stops. With our eyes peeled on the sea, searching for any sign of fish (birds, debris ect) we soldiered on. Off in the distance we could see more life. Soon after a call from a fellow boat lead us to a power move. Gear up, hammer down! We bumped another 10 miles offshore and came upon a small cluster of commercial and sport boats working some water.
Lines down. Fish on! We had located the school. Fishing outside of the fleet was no problem, the school was large, though a smaller size of fish.
The bait stops proved explosive. With a dozen fish flying over the rails in a span of 10-15 minutes before the bite stopped and the school dispersed. Several times there were 5 rods hooked up. I'm sure our 6th would have but I was on the camera at those times.
Finishing in about the same time, we had decked another 59 fish. With the last fish to come aboard winning the weekly westport derby for largest tuna. Tipping the scales at 37#.
By the end of the day we were all reeling from what had just happened. An unreal experience with a Captain and crew who were 2nd to none. 1st mate Travis was a machine at the bait tank and with his knife. I couldn't say enough about this operation. Top Notch from dawn till dusk.
An epic day by any account.
Cheers
