RUN-OFF Offshore Report 3/20 and 3/21

[O-SEA-D]

Well, we got into Spring fishing again this weekend.

Friday we had Dave Sikorski, Dennis (Capt D), Jeremy (jmercer) I think, Ken (Wild life managment), Bryan (Wild life management mate) and Mike (Finrazor Rods).

It was a nice ride out on big black as always. Started fishing about 7:30. 10-11 rod spread and 4 teasers all day long and had a total of 4 bites. Dirty water and scattered grass was what we dealt with all day.

Ended up picking off a Wahoo on the left long rigger and a Yellowfin off the planner rod.

Pulled 1 fish off the right long on his initial run and the Captain had a Hound fish try his bridge pole.

Very slow fishing for everyone all day long.

Saturday was a rough windy day. We had the same group on Saturday minus Mike. 20-25 kt winds all day long. I only got soaked by breaking waves into the cockpit 3 times. LOL I almost think THE BEAST was doing it on purpose. He was enjoying it way too much!!!

We had lots of bites on Saturday and caught plenty of fish. We could not beat the AJ's off the planner rod all day. We even had an AJ on the right long on Saturday. We got covered up with the Albacores one time too.

First fish of the day was a 25lb King on the planner rod. Afer that the AJ's had their way with every bait that went down to the abyss.

We had a Wahoo pop the band on the center flat line...then he went and popped the band on the right flat line. We fed him and hooked his scrawny butt too.

THE BEAST had a Gaffer try him on his bridge pole once and he came off.....but you know how THE BEAST roles baby....he worked his magic and ended up sticking his ass sure enough!

The guys got to reel in plenty of fish on Saturday while holding on for dear life.

It was not the best fishing ever....but it was a lot of fun none the less. The fellas were a blast to hang out with too. Everyone got to do participate in some rigging and running the riggers up and down too. It was a great team effort all day long.

Final for the day was 1 Wahoo, 3 Blackfins, 1 Mahi, 2 Kings, 6 Albacore and 14 AJ's!!!

Here are a couple pictures that Ken sent me this morning. Dave has a bunch of good pictures too that I am sure he will share when he gets a chance.

Thanks a bunch fellas....it was great to meet the ones I did not know. Hopefully we will fish together again soon.

[BTH284]

Nice report John. Gald ya'll had a good time and got into some fish. I am sure the yellowfins will show in good numbers any day now. Funny how much different the bite is when the seas pick up. Thanks for sharing.

[clt_capt]

Thanks for the report - Hope the spring fishing turns on soon for real.

[Bking]

This trip was a blast and let me tell you fellas.................. Capt Brian and John Bring the WOOD!!!! Oh and the Black Boat is the absolute HEAT!!!!

Thanks For the great trip John and Brian!!!!

we'll see you guys in a few weeks when we bring WLM down ,maybe we can follow the Black Boat around

Brian

[hunt4fish]

nice report John,I hope the YFT's show up for us on Friday..

[O-SEA-D]

nice report John,I hope the YFT's show up for us on Friday..

Yeah me too Alan. Last year at this time we were catching up to 17 a day along with Wahoo's and Mahi.

They will be here sooner or later.


BTW...I forgot to mention that Capt D (Dennis) was asking to borrow some of my bandaids on Saturday.

You all better watch out....this bandaid thing could get out of hand real quick. LOL

[FINRAZOR RODS]

Thanks for the invite guys. Had a great time meeting new people.

[Bite Me]

Thanks for the report John. Good to see the black boat out there gettin it done.
Look forward to killing something with you guys one day soon.

Been a slow start to the YFT so far this year. Slow as it's been, ya never catch off the dock.

[Capt-D]

Yeah me too Alan. Last year at this time we were catching up to 17 a day along with Wahoo's and Mahi.

They will be here sooner or later.


BTW...I forgot to mention that Capt D (Dennis) was asking to borrow some of my bandaids on Saturday.

You all better watch out....this bandaid thing could get out of hand real quick. LOL

Your gosh darn right I needed them bandaids! To hell with everyone, I think you need to patent that idea and get a marketing agreement going with grundens. Have them sold right along with the bibs.

Good fishing with you and the beast! and if I ever get out from under all the crap I didn't do thursday and friday I will get home and post up some more pics!

-D

[SeaBiscuit]

Good fishing for a good bunch of fellas and a slick black boat. The yellowbellies dodged a bullet this time. If I know Brian, pay back will be hell!
Captain D, I hope you stay too busy to post any band aid photos!
Biscuit