Bluefin Report 11/19

Capt. Mark · 11-20-2005, 12:38 PM

Given the forecast and proximity of warm water moving into the Hudson Canyon , I decided to give it one more shot for a day trip on Saturday. I made my way down the East wall but only had 53 degree water at the east elbow , so I continued down to the 100square, where I found an 11 degree break. I set up just off the edge in 64.7 degree water and got the longfin going , putting 3 huge fish in before they turned off. I continued to read the fish , but could not get them to bite, so i moved back up to the break and set up in 61 degree water. Shortly after getting set up , we had a good hookup and brought the first of what would be many bluefin to the boat. It was an awesome day of catching and releasing bluefin in the 200 lb class, keeping one 67 inch fish to go with the three longfin in the box. Sitting out there, it was hard to believe it was late November .. great fishing , lite winds and t shirt weather. I dont know if thats it for the 2005 canyon season for me ... I could be convinced to go again if everything was right. If I dont, I had an awesome 2005 .. a season that began June 4 and lasted over 6-1/2 months .. a season of over 100 days spent in one of the Northeast canyons .. a season of over 1000 tuna caught with many released. I am looking foward to getting down to Morehead and finishing out my year on a continued high note ....

Mark

Double D · 11-20-2005, 06:31 PM

Nice job Cap on this trip and your season

myself, I had a tough year

yellow bluefin · 11-20-2005, 10:05 PM

All cookie cutter big fish?Good job. Wish i was there.

Capt. Mark · 11-20-2005, 10:14 PM

I would say they ranged from from about 110-200 lbs .. the one we kept was around 180 . I was hoping to find some bigger fish , but we were happy. We did pull a hook on what seemed to be a larger fish ..

mark

yellow bluefin · 11-20-2005, 10:24 PM

Well,I'd say you had a good time,good trip.Every thing on the chunk or troll?

Capt. Mark · 11-20-2005, 11:01 PM

Everything was on the chunk while we drifted .. we didnt try trolling , but the fish were holding deep .. most marks and bites between 150-180 feet

yellow bluefin · 11-20-2005, 11:11 PM

thanks Mark for the info. HOPE you can get out again soon.Look foward to the reports.Keep use informed,Thank you.CATCH EM UP.

Madchark · 11-21-2005, 07:45 AM

Great to see someone keeping the Northeast Canyons going. Looking at the Temps and the weather it looked Like A good day for November. Was there any other sporty boats fishing the area?

Capt. Mark · 11-21-2005, 08:15 AM

Madchark .. I was very surprised with the weather and nice water moving in that only one other boat made the run ... they fished nearby us and had a great trip as well. Most other diehards I know were fishing the Mudhole and had tough trips

mark

WAHOONBOX · 11-21-2005, 08:49 AM

MARK I TIP MY RIGGERS TO YA ON A WORLD CLASS SEASON! THANKS FOR SUCH A CLEAR PICTURE OF YOUR LAST DAY......LOOK ME UP IN MOREHEAD!!!!

11-20-2005, 12:38 PM	#1
Capt. Mark Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 252 Credits: 1,367.7	Bluefin Report 11/19 Given the forecast and proximity of warm water moving into the Hudson Canyon , I decided to give it one more shot for a day trip on Saturday. I made my way down the East wall but only had 53 degree water at the east elbow , so I continued down to the 100square, where I found an 11 degree break. I set up just off the edge in 64.7 degree water and got the longfin going , putting 3 huge fish in before they turned off. I continued to read the fish , but could not get them to bite, so i moved back up to the break and set up in 61 degree water. Shortly after getting set up , we had a good hookup and brought the first of what would be many bluefin to the boat. It was an awesome day of catching and releasing bluefin in the 200 lb class, keeping one 67 inch fish to go with the three longfin in the box. Sitting out there, it was hard to believe it was late November .. great fishing , lite winds and t shirt weather. I dont know if thats it for the 2005 canyon season for me ... I could be convinced to go again if everything was right. If I dont, I had an awesome 2005 .. a season that began June 4 and lasted over 6-1/2 months .. a season of over 100 days spent in one of the Northeast canyons .. a season of over 1000 tuna caught with many released. I am looking foward to getting down to Morehead and finishing out my year on a continued high note .... Mark

11-21-2005, 08:49 AM	#10
WAHOONBOX I'M SPEECHLESS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MOREHEAD CITY NC 28557 Posts: 15,304 Credits: 52,490.8 Boat: I AM A FREELANCER Home Port: MOREHEAD CITY, NC Best Catch: PONEYTAIL Occupation: OFFSHORE MATE VIDEOGRAPHER	MARK I TIP MY RIGGERS TO YA ON A WORLD CLASS SEASON! THANKS FOR SUCH A CLEAR PICTURE OF YOUR LAST DAY......LOOK ME UP IN MOREHEAD!!!! __________________ I STRONGLY SUPPORT: DEEP DIVING AND EASY TRIPPIN' OLD SALTY PLANERS FINRAZOR RODS & THE ABSOLUTELY DEEPER ATTACK WEAPON: SNIPER PLANER RODS THE GIANT BLUEFIN TUNA HEART STOPPER: POON HARPOON

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11-20-2005, 06:31 PM	#2
Double D I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Point Pleasant, NJ Posts: 2,440 Credits: 5,610.7	Nice job Cap on this trip and your season myself, I had a tough year

11-20-2005, 10:05 PM	#3
yellow bluefin Salon puppy Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 116 Credits: 1,217.1	All cookie cutter big fish?Good job. Wish i was there.

11-20-2005, 10:14 PM	#4
Capt. Mark Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 252 Credits: 1,367.7	I would say they ranged from from about 110-200 lbs .. the one we kept was around 180 . I was hoping to find some bigger fish , but we were happy. We did pull a hook on what seemed to be a larger fish .. mark

11-20-2005, 10:24 PM	#5
yellow bluefin Salon puppy Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 116 Credits: 1,217.1	Well,I'd say you had a good time,good trip.Every thing on the chunk or troll?

11-20-2005, 11:01 PM	#6
Capt. Mark Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 252 Credits: 1,367.7	Everything was on the chunk while we drifted .. we didnt try trolling , but the fish were holding deep .. most marks and bites between 150-180 feet

11-20-2005, 11:11 PM	#7
yellow bluefin Salon puppy Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 116 Credits: 1,217.1	thanks Mark for the info. HOPE you can get out again soon.Look foward to the reports.Keep use informed,Thank you.CATCH EM UP.

11-21-2005, 07:45 AM	#8
Madchark Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Clinton, CT. Posts: 267 Credits: 1,321.1	Great to see someone keeping the Northeast Canyons going. Looking at the Temps and the weather it looked Like A good day for November. Was there any other sporty boats fishing the area?

11-21-2005, 08:15 AM	#9
Capt. Mark Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 252 Credits: 1,367.7	Madchark .. I was very surprised with the weather and nice water moving in that only one other boat made the run ... they fished nearby us and had a great trip as well. Most other diehards I know were fishing the Mudhole and had tough trips mark