Introduction and 7/1 Report (Chatham)

fishizzle · 07-01-2008, 11:00 PM

First off I'd like to say sportfishermen.com has helped me enormously in the past few months while I've been learning. I am new to tuna fishing and there have been many informative posts on this site.
Anyways, my name is Steve. I am just beginning to fish off Chatham in a 25' Center Console "Fishizzle" and I was finally able to put the knowledge gained on here to the test this morning with a help from a couple of friends.

We left the dock at 330 and took our time rounding Monomoy in the fog. Unfortunately the fog did not lift but we made it out East of Chatham with lines in by 530. We had a couple bluefish and a bass hit our bars and trolled ballyhoo. While resetting one of the lines our way-back bar (black squid) hooked up and sent the drag screaming. Fish on. The 53" fish put up a good fight and our three man crew had it in the boat in about an hour.

All the sharing that happens on these boards has been very helpful and I look forward to contributing when I can.

(All photos were taken by another member of the crew)

kachemup · 07-02-2008, 06:47 AM

Congrats, now enjoy the 'fruits' of your labor!

Seaker · 07-02-2008, 07:51 AM

Nice Job and way to introduce yourself

SeaBiscuit · 07-02-2008, 08:09 AM

Beautiful bluefin! The marina shot is outstanding as well. Congratulations on an excellent catch and welcome to the site!
SeaBiscuit

shoefish · 07-02-2008, 08:19 AM

One of the best intros I've seen in a while! Congrats on the nice fish, and welcome again to SFC!

chumtini · 07-02-2008, 09:56 AM

I must have missed that thread on Catching Bluefin, Guaranteed Nice work!!! And welcome.

07-01-2008, 11:00 PM	#1
fishizzle #1 Lurker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chatham, MA Posts: 2 Credits: 1,306.6 Occupation: Student	Introduction and 7/1 Report (Chatham) First off I'd like to say sportfishermen.com has helped me enormously in the past few months while I've been learning. I am new to tuna fishing and there have been many informative posts on this site. Anyways, my name is Steve. I am just beginning to fish off Chatham in a 25' Center Console "Fishizzle" and I was finally able to put the knowledge gained on here to the test this morning with a help from a couple of friends. We left the dock at 330 and took our time rounding Monomoy in the fog. Unfortunately the fog did not lift but we made it out East of Chatham with lines in by 530. We had a couple bluefish and a bass hit our bars and trolled ballyhoo. While resetting one of the lines our way-back bar (black squid) hooked up and sent the drag screaming. Fish on. The 53" fish put up a good fight and our three man crew had it in the boat in about an hour. All the sharing that happens on these boards has been very helpful and I look forward to contributing when I can. (All photos were taken by another member of the crew)

07-02-2008, 06:47 AM	#2
kachemup Pit Monkey First Class Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 21 Credits: 1,278.0 Home Port: Newburyport, Ma.	Congrats, now enjoy the 'fruits' of your labor! __________________ www.kellyanncharters.com

07-02-2008, 07:51 AM	#3
Seaker I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Buzzards Bay, Ma. Posts: 1,261 Credits: 4,996.5 Boat: Seaker Home Port: Buzzards Bay Best Catch: 700 Blue Marlin Occupation: Charter Owner/Captain, Yacht Broker, Mortgage Originator	Nice Job and way to introduce yourself __________________ Captain Vin www.seakersportfishing.com www.thehabanaco.com/ www.carlsonoffshore.com

07-02-2008, 09:56 AM	#6
chumtini I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mass Posts: 1,524 Credits: 2,571.1	I must have missed that thread on Catching Bluefin, Guaranteed Nice work!!! And welcome. __________________

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07-02-2008, 08:09 AM	#4
SeaBiscuit I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 3,063 Credits: 6,190.4	Beautiful bluefin! The marina shot is outstanding as well. Congratulations on an excellent catch and welcome to the site! SeaBiscuit

07-02-2008, 08:19 AM	#5
shoefish Chum Nuts Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Portsmouth NH Posts: 4,642 Credits: 3,005.2	One of the best intros I've seen in a while! Congrats on the nice fish, and welcome again to SFC!