Squidnation OI report on the Phideaux

[Squidnation]

Got the Call from Oftenn Ernie inviting us to go down to OI and try from some yellowfin. The bite has been scarce to non-existent so far this fall but its really just about spending time with friends right . So Mover II and I hopped in the truck and headed on down. Well the non-existent bite is over and let the blood bath begin. What a great trip on the Phideaux with Capt Jamie and Mate Jeff. Looks like they made the move south.

Here is Jamies contact information for anyone interested in getting in on this action. Super nice crew that knows how to have fun at work.



Here are some shots from the days action.





The biggest one was 82lbs. I think this was the one. but not sure



Mover II on the rod



Its gonna be a bloody kinda day!



Our long riggers were naked ballyhoo and they proved to be the ticket early in the morning.



I think this the bridge shot of the boscoe




Hey Crazy Eyes can I please get a diagnosis?





The Rasta Bar on the right flat proved to be deadly. Yup even in NC folks!



I think we need a bigger box.





another flatline bite





Ernie was on the gaff. This picture must have been in the AM because he need some help in the PM



thanks again Capt Jamie



Man I love this picture!!!!



This little red and white chain was on the short riggers and were probably the hottest bait of the day.







Is their such thing as a Red Yellowfin Tuna?



Tough day on the digits











Just in case you forgot his number. Thanks again Ernie, Jamie and Jeff. Had a great time and good luck for the rest of the season.

[Wild Life Management]

Great shots there.

Lotta blood, lotta blood.

[striper_on]

WOW Now that's what I call a blood bath. Awesome great report.

[Southern Fried]

Great report, good to see the bite is starting to turn on............finally.

robert

[#1Gaffman]

Pretty work Squidlly.

Talk about timing, looks like you and the tuners had your schedules dialed in.


What kind of boat is that?

And if its not top secret then spill the beans on the red chain? what are they little shell squids? Whats the chaser bait????

[Water Damage]

dude, you're killin me!!!! Nothing like the tuna bite out of OI when its hot!!! Dems is some dayum nice fish ya got there - congrats on a great day!

[Glenn W]

You've raised the bar another notch with your photos Bill. Great photography IMO. We all love the jumping Billfish shots you're known for, but some of these new perspectives bring on a new dimention. This is art--- I don't give a shit what Huberilly says
I particularly like these two: Pretty Work on the tuners guys
Oh, and Gaffmen--- the little red shell squids are called "little red shell squids "

[bohica]

Thanks for really getting my blood pressure up, lol.

We're screwed up here.

SAT
N TO NW WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KT...EXCEPT N
PORTION TO 35 KT. SEAS BUILDING TO 7 TO 12 FT...HIGHEST N.
SCATTERED SHOWERS.

SAT NIGHT
N TO NW WINDS DIMINISHING TO 15 TO 25 KT. SEAS
BECOMING 8 TO 13 FT THROUGHOUT...HIGHEST E. ISOLATED SHOWERS.

SUN
WINDS DIMINISHING TO NW 10 KT OR LESS. SEAS SUBSIDING TO
4 TO 7 FT...EXCEPT E OF 1000 FM TO 9 FT.

[BE21842]

Congrats on a great day!! Unbelivable timing, I have been waiting for the bite to turn on down there. I guess it is time to head south.

[John Rogers]

Awesome trip you guys had, looks like its time to go south. Pretty work