Giant Bluefin in Morehead

tail wipped · 11-15-2007, 02:51 PM

What time of year is best to fish for these beast and what is the typical spread ran? How far out do you typically go?

frankypettolina · 11-15-2007, 09:34 PM

While I have just a fraction of the experience some of the folks on this board have. I will give my insight from the past 2 seasons down there.

December and january.

Horse Ballyhoo behind island lures. Any color is good, so long as it is pink

130 class rods and reels, 180 to 220 pound leader. 3 or 4 rods. 2 riggers, a deep rod, and maybe a flat line. I like a 12/0 Tuna bend style hook (7692 Mustad I think) heavy drag, 30 to 60 pounds depending on what you are comfortable with. I fight the fish from a swivel rod holder, and when they settle in after the first run, I go from 30 pounds of drag up to 40+ pounds. If the fish is hugging the bottom I bump it up to 50+ pounds.

Fishing is anywhere from just a few miles to 20 plus miles. Depends on where the bait is. Some good spots are the Trawler Buoy, Big 10, Little 10 and really any of the Wrecks (Shad Boat, Atlas etc.)

I'm sure some others will chime in.

tail wipped · 11-16-2007, 10:38 AM

Thanks Capt. we plan on coming down end of december on the deep rod downrigger or trip planner?

frankypettolina · 11-16-2007, 11:55 AM

I use a planer on 70 to 80 feet of handline with a rubber band release. There are plenty on this board with more sophisticated methods, I am just not quite so fancy. Will be at the MHC Yacht Basin. Last Call. Stop by.

tail wipped · 11-16-2007, 12:02 PM

sounds good will do

southshore30 · 11-19-2007, 02:29 PM

They have been getting later and later every year I hear. Used to be great the first week in Dec. I've heard some people use 50's standup, with lots of backing of course.

fat2na.com · 11-21-2007, 01:26 AM

Word is.... fish are here. A few dozen in Morehead since Sat. 300-500lb fish.

11-15-2007, 02:51 PM	#1
tail wipped Newbie on board Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11 Credits: 1,290.5	Giant Bluefin in Morehead What time of year is best to fish for these beast and what is the typical spread ran? How far out do you typically go?

11-15-2007, 09:34 PM	#2
frankypettolina killing stuff cause it feels good Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: OCMD Posts: 1,563 Credits: 1,672.0	While I have just a fraction of the experience some of the folks on this board have. I will give my insight from the past 2 seasons down there. December and january. Horse Ballyhoo behind island lures. Any color is good, so long as it is pink 130 class rods and reels, 180 to 220 pound leader. 3 or 4 rods. 2 riggers, a deep rod, and maybe a flat line. I like a 12/0 Tuna bend style hook (7692 Mustad I think) heavy drag, 30 to 60 pounds depending on what you are comfortable with. I fight the fish from a swivel rod holder, and when they settle in after the first run, I go from 30 pounds of drag up to 40+ pounds. If the fish is hugging the bottom I bump it up to 50+ pounds. Fishing is anywhere from just a few miles to 20 plus miles. Depends on where the bait is. Some good spots are the Trawler Buoy, Big 10, Little 10 and really any of the Wrecks (Shad Boat, Atlas etc.) I'm sure some others will chime in. __________________ Franky Pettolina Marine Surveyor and Consultant SAMS~AMS--ABYC Standards Accredited--Chapman Grad 410-251-0575 surveyfp@yahoo.com www.lastcallcharters.com

11-16-2007, 11:55 AM	#4
frankypettolina killing stuff cause it feels good Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: OCMD Posts: 1,563 Credits: 1,672.0	I use a planer on 70 to 80 feet of handline with a rubber band release. There are plenty on this board with more sophisticated methods, I am just not quite so fancy. Will be at the MHC Yacht Basin. Last Call. Stop by. __________________ Franky Pettolina Marine Surveyor and Consultant SAMS~AMS--ABYC Standards Accredited--Chapman Grad 410-251-0575 surveyfp@yahoo.com www.lastcallcharters.com

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11-16-2007, 10:38 AM	#3
tail wipped Newbie on board Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11 Credits: 1,290.5	Thanks Capt. we plan on coming down end of december on the deep rod downrigger or trip planner?

11-16-2007, 12:02 PM	#5
tail wipped Newbie on board Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11 Credits: 1,290.5	sounds good will do

11-19-2007, 02:29 PM	#6
southshore30 Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cape Cod,MA Posts: 145 Credits: 1,296.0 Boat: Southshore 30 Home Port: Cape Cod Best Catch: 825lb d/w Bluefin Occupation: Charter captain,firefighter/EMT,carpenter	They have been getting later and later every year I hear. Used to be great the first week in Dec. I've heard some people use 50's standup, with lots of backing of course.

11-21-2007, 01:26 AM	#7
fat2na.com I love my rigging bucket Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wilmington Posts: 109 Credits: 1,422.0 Boat: Regulator Home Port: Wilmington, NC Best Catch: 843lb BF Solo Occupation: Custom Rod/Gaff Builder	Word is.... fish are here. A few dozen in Morehead since Sat. 300-500lb fish.