Qualifier Tuna

scratchinbottom · 10-16-2009, 02:19 PM

Well the Qualifier did it again. We sacked up and left Green Harbor at 4 am and had lines in by the time the sun came up. Water temp was a cool 52F and it was snowing in Boston. It paid off to wake up early as we hooked up to a nice fish within the first hour. I finally got to break in the new Tiagra 80's and we stuck the fish within 20 min. It taped out at 63" and like most of the fish up there it was a fatty.

The rest of the day was slow with the occasional furry of busting tuna and diving birds but we didn't connect. I think there were only 5 or 6 fish landed yesterday.

The big balls of the day award goes to the lone kayaker who was hooked up later in the afternoon. If he didn't land the fish yet I'm sure he's halfway to Europe by now. Thanks to Captain Greg for the tuna bar. Pics to follow

backman · 10-16-2009, 02:48 PM

we sure know where the horseshoe lies this year. Right in Jackson's .....

parmentj · 10-16-2009, 04:13 PM

Was it ever blowing in Marshfield at 4:30 am yesterday, all of 10-15 out of the north northeast when the forecast called for 5-10 out of the north. With the looming north east blow on the horizon, I was seriously questioning the decision to fish, and was fully prepared to pull the plug as soon as we got out of the harbor.

Luckily, it laid down and we were fishing all by our lonesome at 7:00 between PH and the south east corner when it went off. There were small south of block specials mixed in with the mediums, and I'm sure bigger fish were around.

We were fortunate to make the most of that bite as the rest of the day was S-L-O-W. Pulled the plug at 12 and shot in a 25 knots as it was starting to blow on my stern.

Oh yea, it was cold on an open CC....

Jackson

Captain Greg Sears · 10-16-2009, 06:56 PM

Good job boys I was a little nervous for you in the morning. I was also nervous I was not going to get a fish but we pulled one out at around 11:00.

tunaddiction · 10-16-2009, 08:33 PM

you guys are crazy..congrats on the fish

sushi42 · 10-17-2009, 12:11 AM

Nice job boys!

fightingcouch · 10-17-2009, 12:53 PM

STILL FROZEN. Will post pics tonight jackson.

10-16-2009, 04:13 PM	#3
parmentj Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bristol RI Posts: 250 Credits: 2,136.1 Boat: 209 Grady "Qualifier" Home Port: CT, RI, MA Occupation: law student	Hit the Window Part II Was it ever blowing in Marshfield at 4:30 am yesterday, all of 10-15 out of the north northeast when the forecast called for 5-10 out of the north. With the looming north east blow on the horizon, I was seriously questioning the decision to fish, and was fully prepared to pull the plug as soon as we got out of the harbor. Luckily, it laid down and we were fishing all by our lonesome at 7:00 between PH and the south east corner when it went off. There were small south of block specials mixed in with the mediums, and I'm sure bigger fish were around. We were fortunate to make the most of that bite as the rest of the day was S-L-O-W. Pulled the plug at 12 and shot in a 25 knots as it was starting to blow on my stern. Oh yea, it was cold on an open CC.... Jackson

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10-16-2009, 02:48 PM	#2
backman I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mass Posts: 1,205 Credits: 4,977.9 Boat: Carolina Classic 28 Home Port: Falmouth	we sure know where the horseshoe lies this year. Right in Jackson's .....

10-16-2009, 08:33 PM	#5
tunaddiction Pit Monkey First Class Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CT RI Posts: 21 Credits: 310.9 Boat: 23 Proline -Reel Therapy Best Catch: 251 Yellowfin 500 Black Marlin	you guys are crazy..congrats on the fish

10-17-2009, 12:11 AM	#6
sushi42 Crab mustard is good Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maine to Florida Posts: 611 Credits: 2,146.2 Boat: 28 Topaz(project)/ 238 Mako cc Home Port: Watch Hill, RI/ Sebastian, FL Best Catch: my nephews' first striper Occupation: Builder/ Designer	Nice job boys!

10-17-2009, 12:53 PM	#7
fightingcouch Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Branford,CT Posts: 341 Credits: 1,983.1 Boat: 32 luhrs,and 20 mako Home Port: NE CANYONS Best Catch: all of them. Occupation: Fishing,and living the life	STILL FROZEN. Will post pics tonight jackson.