The unseasonably warm temperatures continue to keep fish from making there Fall migrations. This is prolonging a great Wahoo and Mahi season while keeping the ever waiting Fall tuna run at bay. This can all change with some cooler, more Fall-like weather.
Our VBSF Sponsors have been busy finding the fish. “Backlash” seized a meat slam for its charter last Thursday. They boated several gaffer Mahi, 4 Wahoo and 2 Yellowfin tuna in the 50 to near 70 pound range. A couple days later while fishing on “Backlash”, Mark Davis of Richmond found himself connected to a Blue Marlin around the Canyon. With the help of Capt Steve and crew, they got it boat side for a clean release. That same day Marc Short of Arlington boxed a 46.5 pound Wahoo. “Waverunner” got into a tug-of-war with a White Marlin. Angler Rocky Holm of Newport News got the scratch. There are other reports of a few White Marlin being released, one caught at the Fingers by Matthew Burr of Portsmouth.
“Rudee Angler” set out on its first overnight offshore chunking trip of the season. They returned with a boat limit of Tilefish. They also landed 3 swords during the night, 2 of which were released back to the waters of the Norfolk Canyon. Ronald Rodriguez got a citation for his sword. The Virginia Beach Fishing Center has added several more dates to their overnight chunking trips. Call soon to book, as the boat fills up fast.
This has been one of the better years for Wahoo out of Virginia Beach. From the Fingers, to the Canyon walls, down to the Cigar, anglers are boating Wahoo left and right. Team “Still Think’n” boated another nice Wahoo last weekend around the Cigar. These guys seem to have a knack for finding and catching these great fish and this last one was just another notch in their yearly total. Team “SeaKing” didn’t want to be out done, so they too landed a 27 pound Hoo off the Weather Buoy. “Billable Ours” had a charter of photographers from the Virginian-Pilot onboard Sunday. They worked the tip of the Cigar and landed these shutter bugs 2 twin Wahoo, both scaling around 23 pounds.
Mahi were scattered this week despite the abundance of weeds. Some were caught though, ranging from bailers to gaffers around 15 pounds. “SeaWitch” out of Rudee Inlet boated a 27 pounder.
Yellowfin still remain scarce. Chris Howlin on “Good Grief” did manage to boat one near 70 pounds while trolling through a pod of porpoise. They will be here soon, as reports from our New Jersey buddies are starting to heat up. Some NJ headboats are landing over 100 in a trip. Anglers are getting plenty of practice fighting Fat Alberts, though. You can find these little brutes from Cape Henry all the way to the 50 fathom line.
Deep droppers are filling their coolers with limits of Tilefish. Some of the Tiles are making the paper minimum. Willi Fenske of Hopewell caught one weighing 17 pounds and Bryan Toabout got one that went 13 pounds 6 oz.
Oregon Inlet’s action slowed a bit this week, but things got better. Blackfin tuna topped the charts around the Tuna Hole and the Point. Yellowfin catches got better over the last couple of days. Several boats came in with Yellows ranging from 50-60 pounds. Albert Fox fished aboard “Haphazard” out of Pirate’s Cove and landed a 70 pound Yellowfin. Wahoo action was scattered, but those that found them had the chance at some larger fish. Several hit the docs weighing over 50 pounds. Billfish were released including several Sailfish, with an occasional White and Blue Marlin. Gary Bell caught and released a Blue one while fishing on board “A Salt Weapon “ also out of Pirate’s Cove.
The deep droppers out of OI are also returning with limits of Blueline Tilefish. Boats fishing closer to shore are limiting out on King Mackerel.
West Palm Beach is known as “Sailfish Alley”. Hatteras must be its entrance ramp. Boats are scoring multiple Sail releases on a regular basis. Out of Hatteras Harbor Marina, “Hatteras Fever II” scratched 4 Sails on Saturday, while “Tuna Duck” got 3, “Gambler” got 2 and several other boats each got a single. “Tuna Duck” also released a Blue Marlin. Several Whites have been brought boat side as well. This is a good time to catch that possible Grand Slam.
Hatteras has seen some scattered Wahoo and Mahi action, with some occasional tuna. They too are waiting on a change in the weather to heat up the meat fish. Those fishing over some of the many wrecks and rock piles are also landing some nice Trigger fish and Grouper.
Over the last few days, a large warm eddy has been spinning over the Canyons and heading in our direction. This could be the change we’ve been waiting for.
Get out there and Catch ‘em Up!!
Full Version: VBSF OFFSHORE RUNDOWN 10/19/07
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QUOTE (skinnys-kid @ Oct 18 2007, 02:32 PM)
The unseasonably warm temperatures continue to keep fish from making there Fall migrations. This is prolonging a great Wahoo and Mahi season while keeping the ever waiting Fall tuna run at bay. This can all change with some cooler, more Fall-like weather.
Our VBSF Sponsors have been busy finding the fish. “Backlash” seized a meat slam for its charter last Thursday. They boated several gaffer Mahi, 4 Wahoo and 2 Yellowfin tuna in the 50 to near 70 pound range. A couple days later while fishing on “Backlash”, Mark Davis of Richmond found himself connected to a Blue Marlin around the Canyon. With the help of Capt Steve and crew, they got it boat side for a clean release. That same day Marc Short of Arlington boxed a 46.5 pound Wahoo. “Waverunner” got into a tug-of-war with a White Marlin. Angler Rocky Holm of Newport News got the scratch. There are other reports of a few White Marlin being released, one caught at the Fingers by Matthew Burr of Portsmouth.
“Rudee Angler” set out on its first overnight offshore chunking trip of the season. They returned with a boat limit of Tilefish. They also landed 3 swords during the night, 2 of which were released back to the waters of the Norfolk Canyon. Ronald Rodriguez got a citation for his sword. The Virginia Beach Fishing Center has added several more dates to their overnight chunking trips. Call soon to book, as the boat fills up fast.
This has been one of the better years for Wahoo out of Virginia Beach. From the Fingers, to the Canyon walls, down to the Cigar, anglers are boating Wahoo left and right. Team “Still Think’n” boated another nice Wahoo last weekend around the Cigar. These guys seem to have a knack for finding and catching these great fish and this last one was just another notch in their yearly total. Team “SeaKing” didn’t want to be out done, so they too landed a 27 pound Hoo off the Weather Buoy. “Billable Ours” had a charter of photographers from the Virginian-Pilot onboard Sunday. They worked the tip of the Cigar and landed these shutter bugs 2 twin Wahoo, both scaling around 23 pounds.
Mahi were scattered this week despite the abundance of weeds. Some were caught though, ranging from bailers to gaffers around 15 pounds. “SeaWitch” out of Rudee Inlet boated a 27 pounder.
Yellowfin still remain scarce. Chris Howlin on “Good Grief” did manage to boat one near 70 pounds while trolling through a pod of porpoise. They will be here soon, as reports from our New Jersey buddies are starting to heat up. Some NJ headboats are landing over 100 in a trip. Anglers are getting plenty of practice fighting Fat Alberts, though. You can find these little brutes from Cape Henry all the way to the 50 fathom line.
Deep droppers are filling their coolers with limits of Tilefish. Some of the Tiles are making the paper minimum. Willi Fenske of Hopewell caught one weighing 17 pounds and Bryan Toabout got one that went 13 pounds 6 oz.
Oregon Inlet’s action slowed a bit this week, but things got better. Blackfin tuna topped the charts around the Tuna Hole and the Point. Yellowfin catches got better over the last couple of days. Several boats came in with Yellows ranging from 50-60 pounds. Albert Fox fished aboard “Haphazard” out of Pirate’s Cove and landed a 70 pound Yellowfin. Wahoo action was scattered, but those that found them had the chance at some larger fish. Several hit the docs weighing over 50 pounds. Billfish were released including several Sailfish, with an occasional White and Blue Marlin. Gary Bell caught and released a Blue one while fishing on board “A Salt Weapon “ also out of Pirate’s Cove.
The deep droppers out of OI are also returning with limits of Blueline Tilefish. Boats fishing closer to shore are limiting out on King Mackerel.
West Palm Beach is known as “Sailfish Alley”. Hatteras must be its entrance ramp. Boats are scoring multiple Sail releases on a regular basis. Out of Hatteras Harbor Marina, “Hatteras Fever II” scratched 4 Sails on Saturday, while “Tuna Duck” got 3, “Gambler” got 2 and several other boats each got a single. “Tuna Duck” also released a Blue Marlin. Several Whites have been brought boat side as well. This is a good time to catch that possible Grand Slam.
Hatteras has seen some scattered Wahoo and Mahi action, with some occasional tuna. They too are waiting on a change in the weather to heat up the meat fish. Those fishing over some of the many wrecks and rock piles are also landing some nice Trigger fish and Grouper.
Over the last few days, a large warm eddy has been spinning over the Canyons and heading in our direction. This could be the change we’ve been waiting for.
Get out there and Catch ‘em Up!!
Our VBSF Sponsors have been busy finding the fish. “Backlash” seized a meat slam for its charter last Thursday. They boated several gaffer Mahi, 4 Wahoo and 2 Yellowfin tuna in the 50 to near 70 pound range. A couple days later while fishing on “Backlash”, Mark Davis of Richmond found himself connected to a Blue Marlin around the Canyon. With the help of Capt Steve and crew, they got it boat side for a clean release. That same day Marc Short of Arlington boxed a 46.5 pound Wahoo. “Waverunner” got into a tug-of-war with a White Marlin. Angler Rocky Holm of Newport News got the scratch. There are other reports of a few White Marlin being released, one caught at the Fingers by Matthew Burr of Portsmouth.
“Rudee Angler” set out on its first overnight offshore chunking trip of the season. They returned with a boat limit of Tilefish. They also landed 3 swords during the night, 2 of which were released back to the waters of the Norfolk Canyon. Ronald Rodriguez got a citation for his sword. The Virginia Beach Fishing Center has added several more dates to their overnight chunking trips. Call soon to book, as the boat fills up fast.
This has been one of the better years for Wahoo out of Virginia Beach. From the Fingers, to the Canyon walls, down to the Cigar, anglers are boating Wahoo left and right. Team “Still Think’n” boated another nice Wahoo last weekend around the Cigar. These guys seem to have a knack for finding and catching these great fish and this last one was just another notch in their yearly total. Team “SeaKing” didn’t want to be out done, so they too landed a 27 pound Hoo off the Weather Buoy. “Billable Ours” had a charter of photographers from the Virginian-Pilot onboard Sunday. They worked the tip of the Cigar and landed these shutter bugs 2 twin Wahoo, both scaling around 23 pounds.
Mahi were scattered this week despite the abundance of weeds. Some were caught though, ranging from bailers to gaffers around 15 pounds. “SeaWitch” out of Rudee Inlet boated a 27 pounder.
Yellowfin still remain scarce. Chris Howlin on “Good Grief” did manage to boat one near 70 pounds while trolling through a pod of porpoise. They will be here soon, as reports from our New Jersey buddies are starting to heat up. Some NJ headboats are landing over 100 in a trip. Anglers are getting plenty of practice fighting Fat Alberts, though. You can find these little brutes from Cape Henry all the way to the 50 fathom line.
Deep droppers are filling their coolers with limits of Tilefish. Some of the Tiles are making the paper minimum. Willi Fenske of Hopewell caught one weighing 17 pounds and Bryan Toabout got one that went 13 pounds 6 oz.
Oregon Inlet’s action slowed a bit this week, but things got better. Blackfin tuna topped the charts around the Tuna Hole and the Point. Yellowfin catches got better over the last couple of days. Several boats came in with Yellows ranging from 50-60 pounds. Albert Fox fished aboard “Haphazard” out of Pirate’s Cove and landed a 70 pound Yellowfin. Wahoo action was scattered, but those that found them had the chance at some larger fish. Several hit the docs weighing over 50 pounds. Billfish were released including several Sailfish, with an occasional White and Blue Marlin. Gary Bell caught and released a Blue one while fishing on board “A Salt Weapon “ also out of Pirate’s Cove.
The deep droppers out of OI are also returning with limits of Blueline Tilefish. Boats fishing closer to shore are limiting out on King Mackerel.
West Palm Beach is known as “Sailfish Alley”. Hatteras must be its entrance ramp. Boats are scoring multiple Sail releases on a regular basis. Out of Hatteras Harbor Marina, “Hatteras Fever II” scratched 4 Sails on Saturday, while “Tuna Duck” got 3, “Gambler” got 2 and several other boats each got a single. “Tuna Duck” also released a Blue Marlin. Several Whites have been brought boat side as well. This is a good time to catch that possible Grand Slam.
Hatteras has seen some scattered Wahoo and Mahi action, with some occasional tuna. They too are waiting on a change in the weather to heat up the meat fish. Those fishing over some of the many wrecks and rock piles are also landing some nice Trigger fish and Grouper.
Over the last few days, a large warm eddy has been spinning over the Canyons and heading in our direction. This could be the change we’ve been waiting for.
Get out there and Catch ‘em Up!!
Hope we'll all have a Tuna Blitz to report soon! Thanks for another great report Don!
Record warm temps predicted next week. Monday and Tuesday, mid 80's.
Man I'm envious of you guys at least your getting out to fish well good luck all hope the tuna get there soon. It' alot better than the waters here in the arabian gulf 98 degrees. I thought i saw a really nice temp break on the sst for norfolk canyon yesterday. Hope you kill em
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