Started at the southern tip of the Norfolk and worked down the wall in 50 to 200 fathoms. Nothing. No tuna marks, no bait, just some porpoises which we worked to no success. Water was void and 67 degrees so we ran for the hot stuff. Found the yellow brick road and it was on. Pulled up to bailers jumping and immediately put 7 or 8 bailers in the box. Couldn't get by the lesser jacks to get the bailers so we put out a whole naked ballyhoo and bam, 15 lb gaffer crushes it and Connor makes quick work of it. Decided no more bailers so back on the troll. Good idea as we had about 20 bites in the next hour. All 12-18 lb mahi with 3 or 4 over or at 20 lbs. Lots of bites were the little guys who came crashing in from the side. Hilarious to see those little guys come flying in all lite up. We had two memorable cover ups. The first provided the biggest fish of the day as 5 out of 8 rods go off. Get 4 or 5 to the boat and as were getting ready to get back up the long goes down and I'm tight. The fish isn't moving and I think its a little mahi. About the time the biggest white Connor or I have ever seen does the stick dance then takes off. Game over, just like that and I get back a bent piece of metal back. WTF, lost two bils this year due to hook failure and snap swivel failure. Second cover up all 9 rods go down. Got 5 mahi out of it as a couple dropped off but the real story was the planer rod that got tangled on the short and long with all hooked up. We got all three in, thank god for the bridal, and the planer happened to be hanging on to tonights dinner, a 30 lb wahoo. Great day even though charlie didn't show but you can't beat that action and you couldn't get a better weather day on Halloween in VB. Water was a clear blue 70.5 degrees. Can't believe no tuna in that water, it sure was pretty.
Carson
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THANKS FOR THE REPORT AND CONGRATS ON THE FISHING - BET THAT WAHOO MADE FOR A NICE DINNER (S).
Nice report,
I was going to go yest... Sorry I didnt now. Great job
Tom
I was going to go yest... Sorry I didnt now. Great job
Tom
nice job, we need a damn weather break
Pretty work, Thanks for the report!! Now I'm all amped up to go this weekend and its gonna blow is a$$ off!! Rat Farts!!!
-Mike
-Mike
That's the way to get on 'em!
Sounds like a busy day! I'm envious
QUOTE (CMAC @ Nov 1 2007, 08:16 AM)
Started at the southern tip of the Norfolk and worked down the wall in 50 to 200 fathoms. Nothing. No tuna marks, no bait, just some porpoises which we worked to no success. Water was void and 67 degrees so we ran for the hot stuff. Found the yellow brick road and it was on. Pulled up to bailers jumping and immediately put 7 or 8 bailers in the box. Couldn't get by the lesser jacks to get the bailers so we put out a whole naked ballyhoo and bam, 15 lb gaffer crushes it and Connor makes quick work of it. Decided no more bailers so back on the troll. Good idea as we had about 20 bites in the next hour. All 12-18 lb mahi with 3 or 4 over or at 20 lbs. Lots of bites were the little guys who came crashing in from the side. Hilarious to see those little guys come flying in all lite up. We had two memorable cover ups. The first provided the biggest fish of the day as 5 out of 8 rods go off. Get 4 or 5 to the boat and as were getting ready to get back up the long goes down and I'm tight. The fish isn't moving and I think its a little mahi. About the time the biggest white Connor or I have ever seen does the stick dance then takes off. Game over, just like that and I get back a bent piece of metal back. WTF, lost two bils this year due to hook failure and snap swivel failure. Second cover up all 9 rods go down. Got 5 mahi out of it as a couple dropped off but the real story was the planer rod that got tangled on the short and long with all hooked up. We got all three in, thank god for the bridal, and the planer happened to be hanging on to tonights dinner, a 30 lb wahoo. Great day even though charlie didn't show but you can't beat that action and you couldn't get a better weather day on Halloween in VB. Water was a clear blue 70.5 degrees. Can't believe no tuna in that water, it sure was pretty.
Carson
Carson
Beautiful Carson, thanks for the report!!!
Tight lines.
Dave
great job! I'm itching to get back out there!
Way to go fellas!!! Nice bag of fish!!
Nice bag of fish!!
Nice Job ,i think it should get hot after this Blow.
Awsome! Personally I would rather have maui in the freezer anyday. And you guys got some chunks. Thanks for the report.
SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT DAY RIGHT THERE THANKS FOR THE REPORT
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