Pelagic Charters-Venice-Monster Wahoo

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Port long, Starboard short and center bait in the wash. I have been repeating this process over and over for the past two weeks looking for the “right one”, and boy did I find it. Had Jimmie C, Eric and big Ken down from South Florida for a week. The guys made it in on the 21rst after a short flight, the only problem was, their boat which was supposed to be there, was two days behind due to truck malfunctions. Oh well, into my boat we go for the next three days or so until theirs arrives. Prior to this trip Jimmy told me I want two things; a 100lb Wahoo and a yellow fin over 100lbs. He fishes primarily in the Bahamas and hasn’t been able to reach that mark. My initial reply was the tuna shouldn’t be a problem but the Wahoo might be a stretch. Little did I know what was in the cards? The short version is we fished all week and did not get the tuna, there were a few caught here and there but it just wasn’t meant to be. The Wahoo stole the show. 1/24 we placed two gaffs in a Wahoo that would later measure 73 in long and 33 in girth. We had a 100lb certified scale at the marina that was a floor scale. She stopped at 98lbs with the tail touching the ground. Measurements gave her 104-111lbs. We called it 102lbs and stopped there. We pulled the flying gaff out of a 600-650 lb mako that day as well. That’s another story in itself. 1/27 another Wahoo hit the deck which later went 71.5 in long and 32 in girth. This fish bottomed out the scale and we called her 101lbs. Throw in a lot more Wahoo, a bonus Warsaw and a bunch of other goodies and you have about 350lbs of fillet and a full week. I didn’t get the yellow fin but hit it out of the park on the Wahoo. Both fish were caught on Bombers, Bubblegum and blue chrome with owner 200lb split rings and Owner 4/0 trebles. The tuna fishing should improve shortly; Capt. Eddie found big open fish yesterday that were hitting live pogies. It’s only a matter of time before they turn on. The Wahoo fishing this year has been outstanding on size and numbers. We have some really big fish in the area right now. We still have plenty of dates available, so give me a call to book your “winter” trip here in Venice. The big fish season should continue thru the end of March. I will be back on the water Tuesday looking for yellow fin and Wahoo. Report to follow. See ya on the dock or on the water.

Captain William Wall
Pelagic Charters
F/v ALL IN
Venice, La
1.225.454.5365
www.captwill1@cox.net

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First one from Tuesday. 102lbs.

[Capt Josh]

DAMN BRO!!! Way to get it done!!!

[Fish Hard Fear Nothing]

Nice work guys!! Brilliant