MHC 12/9 BFT

Tuna Taxi · 12-09-2007, 08:05 PM

After drowning baits all day Saturday, we got some good word of some action down the beach so off we went, leaving about 4:45am. Glenn W and Bryan (BTH284) onboard. Dodged a couple jackasses in the inlet without running lights on, always a treat, and headed out on 30 min (I love MHC) run to the fishing grounds.

Lines in at 5:45 and we trolled around for a bit marking some good bait. A bit after sunrise, the planer bait goes off and Glenn's newly constructed 80# rod is bending hard.

After a short fight, Bryan gets the gloves on and found out how pissed a BFT can be when the leader is grabbed. After a few minutes playing tug-of-war, Glenn and Bryan had it at the transome. I jumped down to the pit and lip gaffed it to slide it onboard. 73". Took a few pictures, tagged it, and slid it back in to fight another day. Looking forward to getting that tag back one day, probably not very likely, though.

Called it early and back at the dock by noon.

Beautiful day on the water. Slick calm, warm.....I thought it was May. Had a great time fishing with a couple good friends, and a BFT thown in for good measure. Here is Glenn & Bryan with the fish.

Fishfinder · 12-09-2007, 08:18 PM

Nice picture Bill! Nice fish also. I hope you get a 100 incher for returning the 73 inch to grow and become a 100 incher.

Capt Joe Shute

Fishfinder · 12-09-2007, 08:20 PM

Pink yead crystal with pearl mylar. Who da thunk!

At least that whats on the rod.

Capt Joe

Succession · 12-09-2007, 08:23 PM

Way to to Tuna Taxi!! Wouldn't youknow the bite is on and I have a dead engine.

clt_capt · 12-09-2007, 08:29 PM

Pretty work guys - Nice fish, Nice release - Your turn for a slob next week

Tuna Taxi · 12-09-2007, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Succession

Way to to Tuna Taxi!! Wouldn't youknow the bite is on and I have a dead engine.

Is that you Kevin? If so, welcome buddy! This weekend was my 2nd trip after rebuilding one of my engines. Give me a shout if you're going to be down that way, I'd love to have you come along sometime.

Capt. Joe, Thanks for the kind words, but I have to confess that if I was commercial that fish would have been dead. And there was a little pink behind the boat this weekend

FINRAZOR RODS · 12-09-2007, 09:04 PM

Nice work guys... saw you coming in around 11:30. I was in the skiff you passed when you were turning left into the channel to the marina...

very nice fish

Hot Mix · 12-09-2007, 09:08 PM

Now we clearly understand why the Tuna Taxi moved south !!!!! That pic alone makes it all worth while. Way to go Bill and crew. Hope to see you guys soon.

Trojan Joe · 12-09-2007, 09:53 PM

Congrats on a pretty fish Bill !

SeaBiscuit · 12-09-2007, 11:20 PM

That tuner was lucky to get a free ride on the Taxi today.
Pretty work Bill, Glenn and Bryan!
SeaBiscuit

12-09-2007, 08:05 PM	#1
Tuna Taxi Crab mustard is good Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 901 Credits: 1,364.7	MHC 12/9 BFT After drowning baits all day Saturday, we got some good word of some action down the beach so off we went, leaving about 4:45am. Glenn W and Bryan (BTH284) onboard. Dodged a couple jackasses in the inlet without running lights on, always a treat, and headed out on 30 min (I love MHC) run to the fishing grounds. Lines in at 5:45 and we trolled around for a bit marking some good bait. A bit after sunrise, the planer bait goes off and Glenn's newly constructed 80# rod is bending hard. After a short fight, Bryan gets the gloves on and found out how pissed a BFT can be when the leader is grabbed. After a few minutes playing tug-of-war, Glenn and Bryan had it at the transome. I jumped down to the pit and lip gaffed it to slide it onboard. 73". Took a few pictures, tagged it, and slid it back in to fight another day. Looking forward to getting that tag back one day, probably not very likely, though. Called it early and back at the dock by noon. Beautiful day on the water. Slick calm, warm.....I thought it was May. Had a great time fishing with a couple good friends, and a BFT thown in for good measure. Here is Glenn & Bryan with the fish. __________________ Bill Currently Boatless Virginia Beach

12-09-2007, 08:18 PM	#2
Fishfinder Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 361 Credits: 1,943.3	Nice picture Bill! Nice fish also. I hope you get a 100 incher for returning the 73 inch to grow and become a 100 incher. Capt Joe Shute __________________

12-09-2007, 08:20 PM	#3
Fishfinder Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 361 Credits: 1,943.3	Pink yead crystal with pearl mylar. Who da thunk! At least that whats on the rod. Capt Joe __________________

12-09-2007, 09:53 PM	#9
Trojan Joe Bite me Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Reading,PA-Ocean City,MD Posts: 220 Credits: 1,281.9 Boat: 32 Trojan Home Port: Sunset Marina OC MD Best Catch: Carolyn C Occupation: G-man	Congrats on a pretty fish Bill ! __________________

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12-09-2007, 08:23 PM	#4
Succession Yep, your gonna need stitches Join Date: May 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA & Outer Banks, NC Posts: 98 Credits: 5,136.1 Boat: Succession Home Port: Nags Head, NC Best Catch: My wonderful Wife and Children! Occupation: Charter Captain	Way to to Tuna Taxi!! Wouldn't youknow the bite is on and I have a dead engine.

12-09-2007, 08:29 PM	#5
clt_capt I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raleigh, MHC Posts: 3,521 Credits: 3,774.8 Boat: Luhrs 36 Home Port: MHC Occupation: Supporting my Tackle habit	Pretty work guys - Nice fish, Nice release - Your turn for a slob next week

12-09-2007, 09:08 PM	#8
Hot Mix Sail boats suck Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 6 Credits: 4,548.0	Now we clearly understand why the Tuna Taxi moved south !!!!! That pic alone makes it all worth while. Way to go Bill and crew. Hope to see you guys soon.

12-09-2007, 11:20 PM	#10
SeaBiscuit I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 3,168 Credits: 7,132.5	That tuner was lucky to get a free ride on the Taxi today. Pretty work Bill, Glenn and Bryan! SeaBiscuit