Offshore Fishing Reports - Jarheads new Ride - Jerry, Andy & Myself made the trip to Hilton Head today to pick up Jerry's 1980 33 Blackfin, twin detroits, Sweet Ride and I can't wait to fish on it.
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Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 6:34 pm Post subject: How to for Blue fins?
The season's about to start, and me and my buddies are excited to give it a shot. We just have no idea what we're doing. We'll be fishing out of Morehead. The stoutest thing we have to fish with is 4 - penn 50's. Any help would be greatly appreciated as to rigging, leaders, baits, etc. We're starting from scratch, but don't want to miss out on all of the fun. Thanks
Joined: Nov 30, 2003 Posts: 695 Location: middle of the ocean somewhere
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 6:55 pm Post subject:
Be careful, ask tons of questions before you try it and be safe first and foremost. I would recommend that you
spend some money and go fish with some of the charter guys this year. there are quite a few good ones on here. Gain a ton of knowledge, learn the tackle, how to fish safely, and have fun. It's a win - win sitution for both parties. It's gonna cost you about the same in time , expenses, and headaches anyway. Then by next season, hopefully you'll be ready to go. _________________ Capt. John Mallette
1(910) 934-2628
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"ALCOHOL,TOBACCO,AND FIREARMS should be a convienience store, not a Gov. agency."
If your looking to learn give me a call. I fish full time and year round. I been fishing BFT for many years up and down the coast. I own a CC down here so it's a hands on operation and you'll be part of the action..Our prices are very reasonable for BFT. Here's a few Pics from last season. Ken
Joined: May 08, 2006 Posts: 651 Location: Wilmington NC
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:52 pm Post subject:
I know Ken personally, he will teach you the correct way to handle these fish. Money well spent for sure. I learned alot from him last season when I went with him.
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 9:27 pm Post subject: Re: How to for Blue fins?
vaughnford wrote:
The season's about to start, and me and my buddies are excited to give it a shot. We just have no idea what we're doing. We'll be fishing out of Morehead. The stoutest thing we have to fish with is 4 - penn 50's. Any help would be greatly appreciated as to rigging, leaders, baits, etc. We're starting from scratch, but don't want to miss out on all of the fun. Thanks
I have no idea how to catch BFT. I also see that no one has answered your question either. Send a pm to SeaDraggin ..... He will be glad to answer some BFT questions
Horse Ballyhoo's on 180 to 220 floro, owner jobu 10/0 to 11/0
with either a blue water candy jag or islander in front of it.
Reels need at least 550yds of 100lb or else.
Then you will need a loud speaker alot of luck and mad boat driving skills
if you hook one in a crowd. Good luck!
My 50's are set at 22lbs of drag. _________________ http://sneadsferrycharterfishing.com/
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 4:39 am Post subject: Re: How to for Blue fins?
WhiteLakeBuccaneer wrote:
vaughnford wrote:
The season's about to start, and me and my buddies are excited to give it a shot. We just have no idea what we're doing. We'll be fishing out of Morehead. The stoutest thing we have to fish with is 4 - penn 50's. Any help would be greatly appreciated as to rigging, leaders, baits, etc. We're starting from scratch, but don't want to miss out on all of the fun. Thanks
I have no idea how to catch BFT. I also see that no one has answered your question either. Send a pm to SeaDraggin ..... He will be glad to answer some BFT questions
I think the reason nobody has answered the "how to" is because anyone who has done battle with one of these fish knows they are NOT something you attempt to learn on your own.
These things are a completely different beast than those minis that are passed off as yellowfin in our state. First off they are undergunned as far as tackle. Secondly, the weather is not always pretty and warm. And last but not least, they are going to be fishing in a fleet of boats which most have had experience with these things and know how serious these fish are.
Go on a couple of trips first with someone who has a clue. See what's involved and how "BAD" these fish really are, learn what you can from a pro, and when you think you are ready, then try it on your own.
If you go out clueless, you may get lucky, but more likely it'll result in lost or ruined tackle(both yours and others from crossing lines with another boat) a fish dragging around a couple of hundred feet of line, or God forbid, someone on the boat getting hurt. Chances are that you will more than likely piss someone off before the learning curve is reached, and to alot of these guys, it's serious business, so go with someone who's done it first.
I'm not writing this to piss in anybody's cornflakes, just see what's involved BEFORE you try it on your own. _________________ Make something idiot proof, and they build a better idiot
Joined: Jan 18, 2007 Posts: 119 Location: New Bern, NC
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:58 am Post subject:
Yes, go with someone who has done it a year or two, at least, before trying it on your own. It will be well worth the effort to do so. You'll probably save on lost tackle. And for sure you'll get cussed at on the radio alot less!
50's at 22lbs drag at STRIKE will do the job, no doubt, but you'll be fighting them for awhile. Just make sure you put safety ropes on all the reels and keep it on there. If that reel locks up, chances are someone will go overboard.
Just remember, you're doing it for fun. But there are several guys out there that make a living at it. So yes, they take it very seriously.
JB,
I will second everything you and the others said above. Go with someone else first. Do it to learn how to rig your stuff, what to look for and most of all...How to do it safely. There is a safe way to fish them and a wrong way.
Not to take away anything from anyone else, but Second to None Shane has been taking people for the past few years on commercial trips and has a very comfortable ride and a good history of catching them. He gets a thumbs up from me for customer service and comfort (I'm starting to feel older ) Although there are many opportunities to go.
I'm totally over the whole game, but will catch one on a jig this year, partly for marketing and partly just because its a challenge and sounds like fun.
I will leave you with two tips.
1. Stay out of the crowd. Its no fun in there and if you stay outside, you will catch more fish on the outer edges.
2. Attach the rod to the boat. Do not attach the rod to yourself, then you to the boat. If you get pulled over and the rod is directly attached to the boat, then you can unclip and swim free. If you are pulled tight between the boat and fish, you can't unclip.
Or better yet, fight it from a swivel butt rod holder secured with a backing plate.
Joined: Mar 03, 2008 Posts: 72 Location: Raeford, NC
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 5:46 am Post subject:
All great advice!! I think...I really don't have a clue as to what I'm doing! Last year was my first year fishing offshore for anything! Bluefin too and we were actually able to hook one. Lost it after an hour and 40 mins though!
We were outside the crowd when we hooked it. It get CRAZY in there with a couple hundred boats driving around. I'm sure we would've been in a bad state had we hooked one in the middle of all that!!
Which brings up a good question, what are some good rules of thumb for being hooked up in a crowd like that? Both when you're hooked up or when someone else is.
Thanks,
Tim _________________ 25ft Wellcraft
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Offshore Fishing Reports - Jarheads new Ride - Jerry, Andy & Myself made the trip to Hilton Head today to pick up Jerry's 1980 33 Blackfin, twin detroits, Sweet Ride and I can't wait to fish on it.
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