South of Marthas Vineyard on 8/25 report

[getreel]

Fished the Dump area south of Marthas Vineyard on 8/25 on the one year old 38 Out Island Express “Catja”. Fishing was slow and we ended up with 4 yellowfins in the 20 to30# range for 6-hours of trolling with a few skippies thrown in to keep things entertaining. Most action was towards the NW corner and further North outside of the dump. Water temperature was between 72 to 75 with the center of the dump being the warmest. No real temp breaks and the weeds were not all that bad. Fishing seemed to be slow for most according to radio chatter. Not a lot of life in the area. Most boats picked a fish here and there. I think the storm scattered things a bit and separated the water. It sounds as if the better concentration of fish is closer to the 30 fathom line. Heard rumors of a boat fishing Cox’s ledge releasing a white and blue marlin.

Our main objective was to get some hours on Catja. We are still getting her fish ready and after some major engine warranty work, we needed to get a day-trip in so we are canyon ready. There was still some residual swell from Hurricane Bill on the run out that kept us to 25 knots, but the weather improved and we mad a comfortable 30 knot ride in with a soft and dry ride. We are still assessing her fish raising ability, but some fish blood on the decks of Catja was a good sign of things to come. She rides great and has plenty of power with the twin CAT C12s at 575HP each.

[johnnywalker]

Not bad for an after storm day, did you see any Mahi-Mahi in the area? The 25-35 fathom lines where loaded up with Mahi before Bill
Thanks,
JW

[getreel]

Plenty of mahi still in tight....reports of nice mahi taken in the mudhole near BI.

[JD5652]

Heard rumors of a boat fishing Cox’s ledge releasing a white and blue marlin.
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Next thing you know we'll be catching sailfish on the south side of Block Island......

Thanks for the report!

[strikezone2]

I was fishing at the break tuesday just before the northeast corner when we saw a huge bait ball. Trolled around it and immediately hooked a small yellow. As we were reeling in the yellow, 2 whites came up at the transom as we were reeling in lines. As we were teasing the white the left long goes off with a ballyhoo and dumps 500 yards on a 50w, with my 13 year old son on the rod. Had to switch anglers to an adult as we were getting spooled, not much drag on reels as we had 4 small boys fishing. Backed down hard to gain line and control, and after 25 minutes had a 250 lb. blue marlin at the boat. Great fight with many jumps.Lost the bait ball but trolled area for 2 nice mahi and a few more small yellows. Broke an exhaust eldow on port engine and had to limp back to Block Island at 8 knots. Trolled a few small bluefin at coxes on way in. The life between coxes anf fairway buoy was incredible with turtles, dolphins, whales sharks, and bluefin busting halfbeaks all the way in. Wish I had both engine working as I would have stayed in the area late.
joey
strikezone

[MarkP]

Let's hope that stays around after disorganized Danny...

MarkP

[scratchinbottom]

yeah there is no doubt about it. There are some fish out there. Lets hope this weather turns for the better.

[AlloyToy]

Fished from the Mud Hole to way South of Coxes.....some of the largest schools of bait I've ever seen on the surface.

As I watched I saw a Mako shoot straight through the middle of the bait out of the water 4 feet flip then nose dive back through the bait....HOLY $hit!!! First time I've ever seen that!!! Saw many other Makos "finning" the surface feeding....slow day but great day OTW....As far as tuna one strong run off over to the East...spit the hook half way to the boat, and "Mushies"

[getreel]

Strikezone,

Thanks for confirming the rumor and great job on the inshore marlin. We were talking with your buddy "Let em Run" for most of the day.

Will

[tajon]

man you guys have me fired up. come on next weekend.