2020 Tuna Adventures

[trout_flyfisher1]

We fished South of Barkley and then headed up towards Louden and then westward towar Nitnat last Thursday and Fri and managed to get 2 and lost 2 and had about 3 lines bitten off with 175 lb test line. We saw water temp vary from 61.5F to 63.5F. We got into them in blue water 70 nm offshore. Water conditions were perfect. There’s a lot of water out there to cover. A bit here and a bite there but nothing to indicate they were there in good numbers. Maybe we’ll get them next year but it was a fun adventure nevertheless.

 

[Charter Tofino]

Interesting to hear about the break offs. Myself and 7-8 other boats have seen billfish jumping the last week. Our guess is stripped marlin. Nobody has been able to hook them.

There was also multiple yellow tails and a bluefin caught. Wonder if there’s some larger bluefin responsible for the breakoffs. One boat got spooled yesterday while trying to give chase. Didn’t jump so he figured tuna.

 

[Islandgirl]

Interesting to hear about the break offs. Myself and 7-8 other boats have seen billfish jumping the last week. Our guess is stripped marlin. Nobody has been able to hook them.

There was also multiple yellow tails and a bluefin caught. Wonder if there’s some larger bluefin responsible for the breakoffs. One boat got spooled yesterday while trying to give chase. Didn’t jump so he figured tuna.

Just wondering if it was smokey out there like the West coast is right now?

 

[eriks]

Is anyone getting updated Terrafin shots? I don’t seem to be getting any since Sept 10th. Could be the smoke maybe?

 

[Chasin' Dreams]

Is anyone getting updated Terrafin shots? I don’t seem to be getting any since Sept 10th. Could be the smoke maybe?

Last one's for our Island Coast are from the 10th. Wonder if the smoke might have something to do with that?

 

[mikep]

100% smoke cloud cover, only get good shots in clear weather.

 

[cohochinook]

We got blown off both days in Winter Harbor for tuna. Hoping it's settled down tomorrow as it's our last day!

 

[Ronker100]

Lots of tuna off of Tofino the last four days we were out and got in to a ton of fish!! Long way out though 72 miles

 

[Willywonka]

Gentlemen. (And Ladies)

Wife approved 5 days tuna fishing starting this Sat (weather permitting). Totally green to this fishery so I’ll be stopping at PNT for advice and to buy the setups.

Should I hit Winter Harbour and go out from there? Or Tofino??

Is there anyone else going I could buddy up with? Would love to experience this fishery!!



Cheers

Kevin.
(28 ft NWAC, twin 200’s.)

 

[Ronker100]

I would go to Tofino, lots of fish and lots of good guys there! My recommendation would be go to Tofino Resort Marina and you will find many boats going out.
Cheers! Good luck.
Feel free to pm me if you need any advice

 

[StupidityKills]

Tofino was a nice marina but it seemed everyone was very secretive about where they were heading and not willing to give much in the way of info or pointers.

 

[tykkyt e blue]

Gentlemen. (And Ladies)

Wife approved 5 days tuna fishing starting this Sat (weather permitting). Totally green to this fishery so I’ll be stopping at PNT for advice and to buy the setups.

Should I hit Winter Harbour and go out from there? Or Tofino??

Is there anyone else going I could buddy up with? Would love to experience this fishery!!



Cheers

Kevin.
(28 ft NWAC, twin 200’s.)

Ice is an issue.. Places with ice plants are more convenient.. Consider Ukie.
Almost same run out to canyons as Tuf

 

[Captain PartyMarty]

If your going into WH plan to bring your own ice.

 

[cohochinook]

Fished off of Brooks yesterday. 13 tuna and landed 10. Biggest was 20 lbs.

 

[Captain PartyMarty]

Looks like you handline planer board is up! Fish on!

 

[Pineapple Express]

Fished off of Brooks yesterday. 13 tuna and landed 10. Biggest was 20 lbs.

Nice! What boat is that? Huge cockpit and trips on the back!!

 

[cohochinook]

Nice! What boat is that? Huge cockpit and trips on the back!!

It's a 37 Grady-White

 

[Rain City]

It's a 37 Grady-White

nice friend.

 

[Charts]

nice friend.

Whats his number? I need a new friend

 

[getbent]

Tofino was a nice marina but it seemed everyone was very secretive about where they were heading and not willing to give much in the way of info or pointers.

that will change when the derby is over