It's been a while and a lot is going on- Free Spirit Report

Free Spirit · 07-19-2005, 10:59 PM

July 19, 2005

I have to say that this season has really turned out to be hard to figure. I am sorry that I have been so long in making a report and I probably would not have thought of it except that Bob Smith called me and asked what was up. So, this one's for you , Bob! I have fished every day since the 1st except for the 8th when we were deluged by Mother nature. Up to the 10th, the Bluefins were unbelievable. In fact, on the 9th, John Baker had 26 all by himself! What a day! The next day we only managed 4 and that trolling bite for these fish has really died off as the water temp has climbed up to 79-80 degrees and the thermocline has dropped from 37 feet to 100 feet and the water from the beach to the canyons is about the same temp. We need a couple of days of a good breeze to mix this water and stabilize the whole syatem. anyway, There have been some white marlin and yellowfin tuna in the Wilmongton, as well as a few dolphin,( I refuse to call these great fish Mahis), and there have been a few Bluefins caught on the chunk. We had 1 about 80 lbs on Sunday the 17th. The fluking has been off and on but when it is on, it is great. Today Lee Novick flew in from San Francisco with his young son, Simon and we had 4 over 20" including one that was 24'! The sea bassing has slowed down but the weakfish are showing up on the beachfront, and the croakers are also starting to show so, I am really excited about the next few weeks. The inshore trolling for small blues has come alive and they are fun to catch on the light tackle and are very tasty according to all who have tried them. There have also been some King and Spanish Mackeral taken on the troll. Yep, this season is pretty darn good! I have a few dates open in August so give a call!

Bob ECT · 07-19-2005, 11:22 PM

Sounds like you had some good trips!

WAHOONBOX · 07-19-2005, 11:56 PM

GREAT REPORT SPIRIT!!! VERY VERY INFORMATIVE.............

THANKS FOR SHARING!!! ENJOYED THE MOMENT............

07-19-2005, 10:59 PM	#1
Free Spirit Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: May 2005 Location: Egg Harbor Twp Posts: 149 Credits: 1,250.9 Occupation: charter captain	It's been a while and a lot is going on- Free Spirit Report July 19, 2005 I have to say that this season has really turned out to be hard to figure. I am sorry that I have been so long in making a report and I probably would not have thought of it except that Bob Smith called me and asked what was up. So, this one's for you , Bob! I have fished every day since the 1st except for the 8th when we were deluged by Mother nature. Up to the 10th, the Bluefins were unbelievable. In fact, on the 9th, John Baker had 26 all by himself! What a day! The next day we only managed 4 and that trolling bite for these fish has really died off as the water temp has climbed up to 79-80 degrees and the thermocline has dropped from 37 feet to 100 feet and the water from the beach to the canyons is about the same temp. We need a couple of days of a good breeze to mix this water and stabilize the whole syatem. anyway, There have been some white marlin and yellowfin tuna in the Wilmongton, as well as a few dolphin,( I refuse to call these great fish Mahis), and there have been a few Bluefins caught on the chunk. We had 1 about 80 lbs on Sunday the 17th. The fluking has been off and on but when it is on, it is great. Today Lee Novick flew in from San Francisco with his young son, Simon and we had 4 over 20" including one that was 24'! The sea bassing has slowed down but the weakfish are showing up on the beachfront, and the croakers are also starting to show so, I am really excited about the next few weeks. The inshore trolling for small blues has come alive and they are fun to catch on the light tackle and are very tasty according to all who have tried them. There have also been some King and Spanish Mackeral taken on the troll. Yep, this season is pretty darn good! I have a few dates open in August so give a call! __________________ Capt. Steve Bent Fishing from the Delaware Bay to the canyons on a custom built, fully equipped 34' Downeast vessel gotumon@comcast.net Free Spirit Fishing Charter Fishing New Jersey Phone-609-926-9017 Call for rates and dates

07-19-2005, 11:56 PM	#3
WAHOONBOX I'M SPEECHLESS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MOREHEAD CITY NC 28557 Posts: 15,307 Credits: 52,519.9 Boat: I AM A FREELANCER Home Port: MOREHEAD CITY, NC Best Catch: PONEYTAIL Occupation: OFFSHORE MATE VIDEOGRAPHER	GREAT REPORT SPIRIT!!! VERY VERY INFORMATIVE............. THANKS FOR SHARING!!! ENJOYED THE MOMENT............ __________________ 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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07-19-2005, 11:22 PM	#2
Bob ECT "If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving" Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 125 Credits: 1,236.1	Sounds like you had some good trips!