Small boat bluefin question

NJVector · 11-03-2009, 04:39 PM

I want to plan a trip south (probably NC) for the winter bluefin bite and I have a couple of questions for those from the area:

Are there locations that hold small mediums/mediums close to shore? I have a 25' CC with radar, 2 vhf, 2 gps, epirb, liferaft, etc. and normally fish between 45 and 75 miles offshore here in NJ when the weather cooperates.

Are the weather windows small, or if it looks like a decent week ahead can I hope to get 2 days fishing out of 4 or 5?

I have a flexible schedule and can wait around for a good day if need be, I'm just interested in finding out if any of you natives fish similarly or feel it's possible or safe to do so.

Any help would be appreciated.

Capt. Lyndon · 11-04-2009, 10:39 PM

As long as you pick your days, you should be fine. Sometimes our weather windows are non-existent, sometimes you get 4 or 5 days in a row that a small boat can fish. I wouldn't hesistate to go in a 26, I regularly fish a 28, as long as the weather is decent.
Capt. Lyndon

Capt. Lyndon · 11-04-2009, 10:40 PM

One other thing, usually giant fishing, we're no more than 25 or so off, so you don't have to run forever.
Capt. Lyndon

JRJBfishing · 11-05-2009, 10:01 PM

These fish can be found very close to shore.. I have hooked them in a 19' flat bottom in 18' of water.. This is not super common, but it happens. Most of the fish are within a reasonable distance. Just pick your days. The weather is spotty. You may have two weeks of nothing but wind and then 4 strait days of slight to light. Just keep an eye on it.

N2theBlue · 11-05-2009, 11:10 PM

guys in a 24 bay boat killed one off southport last year. most fish within 25 miles and they can be big.....600+. we don't really get the small to mediums very often. get some large mediums in the high 60's to low 70's. Lots of stories of them running bluefish and other fish all the way up on the beach in the hatteras and morehead area.

NJVector · 11-06-2009, 11:30 AM

Thanks for the reply, guys. I'm really looking forward to it.

11-06-2009, 11:30 AM	#6
NJVector #1 Lurker Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2 Credits: 55.3	Thanks! Thanks for the reply, guys. I'm really looking forward to it.

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11-04-2009, 10:39 PM	#2
Capt. Lyndon Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Holden Beach, NC Posts: 452 Credits: 2,544.8 Boat: 27' Albemarle,28' Privateer/31' Blackfin express Home Port: Holden Beach, NC Best Catch: Wife And Daughter Occupation: Charter Captain	As long as you pick your days, you should be fine. Sometimes our weather windows are non-existent, sometimes you get 4 or 5 days in a row that a small boat can fish. I wouldn't hesistate to go in a 26, I regularly fish a 28, as long as the weather is decent. Capt. Lyndon

11-04-2009, 10:40 PM	#3
Capt. Lyndon Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Holden Beach, NC Posts: 452 Credits: 2,544.8 Boat: 27' Albemarle,28' Privateer/31' Blackfin express Home Port: Holden Beach, NC Best Catch: Wife And Daughter Occupation: Charter Captain	One other thing, usually giant fishing, we're no more than 25 or so off, so you don't have to run forever. Capt. Lyndon

11-05-2009, 10:01 PM	#4
JRJBfishing Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: May 2008 Location: NC Posts: 143 Credits: 1,977.0 Boat: Pierless-26' Jones Brothers Home Port: Topsail Best Catch: The one that got away!	These fish can be found very close to shore.. I have hooked them in a 19' flat bottom in 18' of water.. This is not super common, but it happens. Most of the fish are within a reasonable distance. Just pick your days. The weather is spotty. You may have two weeks of nothing but wind and then 4 strait days of slight to light. Just keep an eye on it.

11-05-2009, 11:10 PM	#5
N2theBlue Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 371 Credits: 1,064.7 Boat: N 2 the Blue, 21 Sea Fox Home Port: Ocean Isle, NC Best Catch: 320lb Bluefin Occupation: Construction Engineer/Manager	guys in a 24 bay boat killed one off southport last year. most fish within 25 miles and they can be big.....600+. we don't really get the small to mediums very often. get some large mediums in the high 60's to low 70's. Lots of stories of them running bluefish and other fish all the way up on the beach in the hatteras and morehead area.