Fine Bluefin Jigging in Stellwagen Bank, MA

kilsong · 10-11-2008, 10:58 AM

Bret, Choi and myself went up to Cape Cod yesterday (10-10) and we enjoyed fine bluefin fishing with 100 plus lbs.
I dropped two nice bluefin while fighing. I used the same 350g Jigging Master Power Spell rod just after Bret caught 120 lbs bft and I dind't check lines. The main line just above the leader line got frayed. The fish should be over 150 lbs judging by the way it fought.
Soon after I dropped another nice one on a jig. This time Gamatatsu 7/0 Siwashi hook got opened. :? I haven't had any problem with 8/0 size hooks, but I had a few problem with 7/0 size hooks in the past.

Bret fighting with JM Power Spell 350g rod and Saliga 40.

I used 500g JM Power Spell Spinning rod and Zeebaas reel.

swell rider · 10-11-2008, 11:19 AM

Looks like you had a great trip Kil...Im keeping my fingers crossed and saying my prayers that we have half the season you guys are having in the NE... Im ready, the gears ready so with that said Im going to start BFT fishing the week before Thanksgiving. The last 2 seasons I had my first fish during that time it will be some well needed $$$. Ken

Swell Rider Sportfishing
www.swellriderfishing.com
Atlantic Beach, NC
910 233-1714
910 200-2502

fmoore · 10-11-2008, 11:19 AM

Nice job, guys. Did a lot better than me. Looks like an awesome day. Too bad about the failures, though.

kilsong · 10-11-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by fmoore

Nice job, guys. Did a lot better than me. Looks like an awesome day. Too bad about the failures, though.

Thanks. It was not bad as I was in releasing mood.

JerseyBrian · 10-11-2008, 11:36 AM

Congrats Kil and BRET!!!! Fantastic job fellas!

Damn it.... I knew I should have tried to call in "sick" on friday

Once again...congrats Bret. You can check off another "tuna" off the list

paul708 · 10-11-2008, 11:44 AM

thanks for the report kil.
you are really giving the JM a workout..
fish look nice...congrats

JerseyBrian · 10-11-2008, 11:46 AM

Hey Kil

How did Bret like that JM 350 PS rod?

Several of the guys that went down to NC on my trip last weekend LOVED it!

paul708 · 10-11-2008, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilsong

Thanks. It was not bad as I was in releasing mood.

how many did you release?

Jesse Lockowitz · 10-11-2008, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul708

how many did you release?

i think he was talkin bout the two that came undone during the fight

Jesse

jig42na · 10-11-2008, 12:29 PM

Good going Kil, way to wash off the skunk for CC. Bret nice job fighting that BFT. The 350g JM is one sweet rod.

10-11-2008, 10:58 AM	#1
kilsong I use a green machine Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 214 Credits: 1,563.6	Fine Bluefin Jigging in Stellwagen Bank, MA Bret, Choi and myself went up to Cape Cod yesterday (10-10) and we enjoyed fine bluefin fishing with 100 plus lbs. I dropped two nice bluefin while fighing. I used the same 350g Jigging Master Power Spell rod just after Bret caught 120 lbs bft and I dind't check lines. The main line just above the leader line got frayed. The fish should be over 150 lbs judging by the way it fought. Soon after I dropped another nice one on a jig. This time Gamatatsu 7/0 Siwashi hook got opened. :? I haven't had any problem with 8/0 size hooks, but I had a few problem with 7/0 size hooks in the past. Bret fighting with JM Power Spell 350g rod and Saliga 40. I used 500g JM Power Spell Spinning rod and Zeebaas reel.

10-11-2008, 11:19 AM	#3
fmoore Crab mustard is good Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Keene, NH Posts: 801 Credits: 1,969.2 Boat: 20' Key Largo Home Port: Hampton Best Catch: State record carp.....by accident Occupation: Ski Instructor/School	Nice job, guys. Did a lot better than me. Looks like an awesome day. Too bad about the failures, though. __________________ Thumb Dinger

10-11-2008, 11:36 AM	#5
JerseyBrian Bite me Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 244 Credits: 1,710.6 Home Port: Bergen County, New Jersey Occupation: Veterinary Student	Congrats Kil and BRET!!!! Fantastic job fellas! Damn it.... I knew I should have tried to call in "sick" on friday Once again...congrats Bret. You can check off another "tuna" off the list __________________ Last edited by JerseyBrian; 10-11-2008 at 11:47 AM.

10-11-2008, 11:46 AM	#7
JerseyBrian Bite me Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 244 Credits: 1,710.6 Home Port: Bergen County, New Jersey Occupation: Veterinary Student	Hey Kil How did Bret like that JM 350 PS rod? Several of the guys that went down to NC on my trip last weekend LOVED it! __________________

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10-11-2008, 11:19 AM	#2
swell rider Crab mustard is good Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlantic Beach, NC Posts: 644 Credits: 2,043.9 Occupation: Charter boat captain/owner	Looks like you had a great trip Kil...Im keeping my fingers crossed and saying my prayers that we have half the season you guys are having in the NE... Im ready, the gears ready so with that said Im going to start BFT fishing the week before Thanksgiving. The last 2 seasons I had my first fish during that time it will be some well needed $$$. Ken Swell Rider Sportfishing www.swellriderfishing.com Atlantic Beach, NC 910 233-1714 910 200-2502

10-11-2008, 12:29 PM	#10
jig42na Got fish Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 174 Credits: 1,614.1	Good going Kil, way to wash off the skunk for CC. Bret nice job fighting that BFT. The 350g JM is one sweet rod.