9/13 Report-GBFT

FullStrikeAngler · 09-15-2009, 05:11 PM

I took a break from chartering this past Sunday went tuna fishing with my son who was visting from CA and he landed our first giant of the season. The fish hit the 30 class rod equipped with a Tiagra 30 and after a 30 minute fight we boated the tuna which taped out at 82" CFL.

The custom rod (and Tiagra 30) he used was purchased from First Light Anglers in Rowley and loaded with Jerry Brown HC with a top shot of Momoi using a loop to loop connection. I couldnt believe how much stress this little rod and reel took. My son is a big guy (use to throw discus and shot) and he was able to muscle the fish to the boat in short order. If you are looking for a great rod give Derek or Nat a call. I cannot say how pleased I am with everything I purchase from FLA

A full report may be read HERE

Reel Wild · 09-15-2009, 05:21 PM

Doesn't get any better than that. One of the best reads of the season

calebw · 09-15-2009, 05:28 PM

82" GBFT on a tiagra 30w, goes to show what a good captain and boat maneuvering can do

Col. Kurtz · 09-15-2009, 05:54 PM

What a great story and one heck of a fish! Thanks for writing it up...

FullStrikeAngler · 09-15-2009, 07:23 PM

Thanks for all the kind words.

We will catch bigger fish in the future but this one was special!

Kamo Gari · 09-15-2009, 07:31 PM

Nice jobbie!

silver sided · 09-15-2009, 07:39 PM

Congatulations! What you said about being a step behind I can relate to all too much. But as you know its well worth the wait! See you out there and hope the fishing continues to get better!

tuna101 · 09-15-2009, 07:45 PM

Wow- great catch.
Why can't I catch one

ifish42na · 09-15-2009, 08:50 PM

Great catch! Congrats to you and your son.

AlloyToy · 09-15-2009, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calebw

82" GBFT on a tiagra 30w, goes to show what a good captain and boat maneuvering can do

Correct!!! Nice job to both you and your son Capt. George.....a catch of a lifetime with your son....doesn't get any better than that

oh and nice boat

09-15-2009, 05:54 PM	#4
Col. Kurtz Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Scituate, MA Posts: 137 Credits: 506.5 Boat: "Knotty Girls"- 26' Robalo CC with twin 200 Optis Home Port: North River Best Catch: 154# BFT	Congrats What a great story and one heck of a fish! Thanks for writing it up...

09-15-2009, 07:45 PM	#8
tuna101 backlash king Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lexington Posts: 15 Credits: 173.3 Home Port: Sesuit Harbor, East Dennis Best Catch: 190 lb tuna	Nice Fish Wow- great catch. Why can't I catch one

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09-15-2009, 05:21 PM	#2
Reel Wild #1 Lurker Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1 Credits: 120.6	Doesn't get any better than that. One of the best reads of the season

09-15-2009, 05:28 PM	#3
calebw Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apex Posts: 369 Credits: 2,475.7 Home Port: MHC Occupation: Student	82" GBFT on a tiagra 30w, goes to show what a good captain and boat maneuvering can do

09-15-2009, 07:23 PM	#5
FullStrikeAngler Yep, your gonna need stitches Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gulf of Maine Posts: 86 Credits: 582.1 Boat: Lady Diane Home Port: Gloucester Occupation: Charter Boat Captain	Thanks for all the kind words. We will catch bigger fish in the future but this one was special!

09-15-2009, 07:31 PM	#6
Kamo Gari Yep, your gonna need stitches Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 98 Credits: 1,479.4	Nice jobbie!

09-15-2009, 07:39 PM	#7
silver sided Guppy Breeder Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 31 Credits: 413.5 Best Catch: 800# bluefin Occupation: bluefin hunter	Congatulations! What you said about being a step behind I can relate to all too much. But as you know its well worth the wait! See you out there and hope the fishing continues to get better!