BlueFin Tuna Fishing on a 23 SeaCraft
 

Had a great time fishing yesterday 8-24-2005 with my good friends, Ross, John ( owner of the 1981 Seacraft in pictures), his two boys and Ben.

The plan was to hit a well known offshore spot and troll squid bars for a chance at a giant. The odds were slim but it was something all of us wanted to do for some time so we gave it our all.

We met at my home early in the AM rigged the boat up with everything from a block and tackle system to band aids. We towed the 23 2 hours by road to the ramp then ran for another 2 hours to the fish, the boat ran great we had all sorts of conditions slop, swell, calm, etc. and the 23 handled it all with ease even with a full load of gear, fuel, and 5 people on board.

We made it to our spot and trolled for hours, the company was great, the weather was perfect, there was tons of life, mola mola's, birds, whales, etc. but no fish. We gave it a go but decided to go for plan "B".


Off we went in search of some Schoolie BlueFin Tuna, after running for 45 mins we were in the action. after 3 hours we had boated 5 Tuna to 75lbs. 3 @ 30lbs, 1 @ 60lbs, and the one in pics below that Ross faught on 30lb tackle for 45 minutes weighed in at 75lbs.

A great time was had by all on one hell of a capable boat.

some pics.:



http://www.classicseacraft.com/hardysc.jpg

http://www.classicseacraft.com/hardysc2.jpg

http://www.classicseacraft.com/bftrun.jpg

http://www.classicseacraft.com/bftrun2.jpg

http://www.classicseacraft.com/benbft.jpg

http://www.classicseacraft.com/benbft2.jpg

http://www.classicseacraft.com/rossbluefin.jpg

http://www.classicseacraft.com/rossbluefin2.jpg

http://www.classicseacraft.com/rossbluefin3.jpg

http://www.classicseacraft.com/rossbluefin4.jpg

http://www.classicseacraft.com/rossbluefin5.jpg

http://www.classicseacraft.com/rossbluefin6.jpg

Re: BlueFin Tuna Fishing on a 23 SeaCraft
 

Nice fish, nice boat, and nice trailer. I knew I should have bought that trailer! [img]/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]

Two hour tow - Gloucester or Chatham?

Re: BlueFin Tuna Fishing on a 23 SeaCraft
 

Too Cool!

I know that boat....

Re: BlueFin Tuna Fishing on a 23 SeaCraft
 

was that the boat on ebay for 11,500 last winter with the crappy trailer?

looks like a fun trip!

Re: BlueFin Tuna Fishing on a 23 SeaCraft
 

VERY NICE CATCH ON SPIN!!!I wish we had those down here.

Re: BlueFin Tuna Fishing on a 23 SeaCraft
 

We call ours footballs. For a good reason! http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...Picture079.jpg

Re: BlueFin Tuna Fishing on a 23 SeaCraft
 

Fantastic photos of a great day. Photos like these are a real morale booster. Thanks.

Incidentally, with the load on board and all the running you did, how much fuel did you go through?

But why the two hour tow? Just dump it in around Newport and head for the South side of Block!

Re: BlueFin Tuna Fishing on a 23 SeaCraft
 

That's a beautiful boat. Looks like chatham?? with all those sweatshirts and the the little guy sitting on his hands. Save some Tuna for me . . . I'll be back in a week!!!

Re: BlueFin Tuna Fishing on a 23 SeaCraft
 

TX guys-

yes it is the boat that was on EBAY last December it was the deal of the year, the only thing that was done to it was a major engine tuneup.

Joey- TX they are a blast on Spinning gear

BI Guy- no way would you have the opportunity at multiple 60+ lb fish south of Block right now, we have been fishing your area all year and were tired of the same 35-35lb fish. Sure there are a few off Block and in the Mud Hole but the majority are 25-35lbs.

Re: BlueFin Tuna Fishing on a 23 SeaCraft
 

That trailer looks familiar, may have been mine at 1 time, nice boat sitting on it [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]