Hudson Overnighter 8/15-16

[Double D]

Left the inlet at the crack of noon saturday headed to the deep of the hudson. Stopped and jigged for a bit with the mudhole fleet, but it seemed like the bite was earlier so we pushed on.

The flat seas held for the entire trip. Arrived at the hudson at 4:30 and decided it was tile fishing weather. made 2 drifts with only one fish to show. Guess I need some new numbers

Pushed out to the deep off 100 square and trolled until full darkness without a touch

Set up for the night with flat calm 80 degree water and a big northbound current. Did nothing all night, but honestly didn't fish very hard. My 2 hour "nap" ended up lasting until 4 Didn't sound like we missed much, only a few sharks were boated by the fleet

Back up on the troll while still dark, but not much happening. Finally found a mixed school of skippies and smallish YF. Worked that for about 2 hours, boating 8 to 25 lbs and released about the same. Watched a small blue bat the skippies around for a while, but couldn't interest him.

Surprised we didn't find any dolphin, conditions were perfect for them. Pulled the lines in about 9:30

Decided to hit the bluefin grounds on the way in. Pulled up to a fleet of at least 150 boats. Trollers, chunkers and jiggers all fishing 50 feet apart Barged my way in and set up on the upwind side. Took about 10 minutes to hook a double, which turned out to be both our over and under. That was fun on light tackle with boats within casting distance on all sides Decided to quit while we were ahead and headed for the barn

I didn't take any pics, but if my crew sends some I will post 'em up.

[SeaBiscuit]

That's taking what is given Doug. Those way offshore naps can be mighty relaxing, I find.
Congratulations on the sushi. Over and under on a double hook up has to be the ultimate in efficiency and the ONLY way to do it in the middle of a crazy fleet of Yankees!
Pretty work and please don't forget the camera next time.
SeaBiscuit