Boston Bluefin

Ed · #1 10-17-2008, 09:35 PM

Nice pics, Nick. Thanks for the steaks...they were tasty.

Ed · #2 10-26-2008, 06:46 PM

Rumor has it CSICKNICK caught another bluefin yesterday....

cSickNick · #3 10-27-2008, 02:14 PM

No rumors, here are the facts

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I had a guy cancel last minute and since the fair weather window on Sat was small, I decided to head out solo from Gloucester.
Left the dock at ~6:30am Sat and hit the NW corner of Stellwagen bank at ~7:30 to see a few boats.
The usual, trolled sluggos and Rapala divers for a few hours and throwing jigs in between.
Then at ~10am the trolling Rapala reel sounds off !!
This fish was tough and did not tire like the others. Numerous runs all around the boat and wind/waves building and being solo was a challenge!
After ~45 min battle, rod in one hand and gaff in other, fish was in boat!
Fish was 58" estimated at 120lbs or better ….
I plan to quit while ahead at 3 fish for 3 trips!

- Capt Nick

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NoBones · #4 10-27-2008, 07:58 PM

Whats-up with that.....

3 for 3 ......

Go for it Nick..

4 for 4.... I dare ya !!!!

BTW: Nice catch..

See ya, Ken

rockdoc · #5 10-27-2008, 08:10 PM

Nick,

Nice looking fish! I got two that size into the boat (Maritime Skiff 20') this year solo, and I agree, it's a challenge. I'm looking around for a nice Sceptre/Tsunami for next year at Stellwagen. At close to 6' 3" I'm not sure but I feel like I might be just a little too big for a Seafari

Next year should be interesting with all these 58" fish a year later (and a year bigger)

Steve

peterb · #6 10-27-2008, 10:10 PM

We had the same sized fish this Aug and Sept in Southern NJ. They are powerful brutes, aren't they?

Like Nick said wait until next fall when they are one year bigger

BA17 · #7 11-12-2008, 04:22 AM

Did I read that right, Rapalas and Slugos? I think we used to bass fish with those lures. Nice fish! What type of Rapalas do ya'll pull up there?
BA

Ed · #8 11-13-2008, 01:10 PM

We troll the Rapala X-Rap diver usually in black. Sluggos can be the 9 inch or the 12 inch, usually in White, Arkansas Shiner or sometimes black. Two ways to use the sluggo....trolling unweighted on 7/0 Owner Jobu or Owner Longshank hook. Or you can jig them on a heavy duty weighted jig head.

I've caught a handful of these over the ladt 4 years, but Nick definitely is more knowledgeable and consistent. I am sure he will pipe in with more suggestions.