Early TBB 06 report

txseadog · 09-17-2006, 02:14 PM

Minnow called as they were docking and gave me a quick report. Here are the highlights:
* 120+ YFT -- about a 50# average and largest about 100#, 90% from poppers
* Pending record black grouper

Gunsmoke · 09-17-2006, 08:37 PM

Sounds like a great trip. Was just looking at the early pics on 2cool. Mrbill, you might want to give your trip a second thought. Every gaff is almost dead center in the middle of the body. I know you, and that would really drive you nuts. Looks like a great boat. Like those huge live bait tanks. If those deckhands ever took "gaffing 101" I might join you.

Bret · 09-17-2006, 09:42 PM

Yeah, the gaffing technique is lacking but they are getting better. (so I hear) They beat our YFt count from the Halloween trip last year. Looking forward to hearing all of the details.

Muddskipper · 09-18-2006, 12:45 AM

trip was great

123 YFT avg 50lbs
35+ assorted grouper

New boat record

most YFT were taken on top water poppers

Deep water rigs off the coast of Louisana

At times there were 5 - 50+ YFT hooked up at the same time in the back of the boat.

and cast were still being made

Highlights were the Black grouper 116lbs, missed the state record by 4 lbs

2 - 100lbs tuna

Busting tuna on flying fish and our lures

SSFIREMSN · 09-18-2006, 09:56 AM

Can not wait to see pics. Sounds like you had some fun. I can not wait to go now. Going Oct 6-8 and it can not get here soon enough. Thanks steve

SkeeterRonnie · 09-18-2006, 01:58 PM

you guys were on fire!~! COngrats on the awesome fish catches!! SOme HUGE grouper, bigeye, and YFT!!! Nice!!!!!

Minnows.. that smile on Rue's face is gonna make it easier to buy more tackle in the future... only exception is you now have to buy (2) of everything....lol.

Minnow · 09-18-2006, 04:13 PM

Skeeter,

She already mentioned about light weight spinning rod with Daiwa Saltiga LOL.

ksong · 09-18-2006, 09:32 PM

Excellent trip, TJ.
How far do you have to cast your poppers to get bites ?

Minnow · 09-18-2006, 10:54 PM

Kill,

We have to cast to the edge of the light, I would say about +- 60 yards.
I can't cast that far with my conventional setup, luckily Rick loan me a spinner.

ksong · 09-18-2006, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minnow

Kill,

We have to cast to the edge of the light, I would say about +- 60 yards.
I can't cast that far with my conventional setup, luckily Rick loan me a spinner.

Hmmm.... I got to make a decision whether I bring a spinning reel setup or not. If I use 50 - 60 lbs line, I could cast 60-70 yard on conventional reel, but I don't like to use light lines on a party boat.

I just posted on Allcoast a picture of your wife fighting a tuna on Saltiga spinning reel .

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09-17-2006, 08:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gunsmoke Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 541	Sounds like a great trip. Was just looking at the early pics on 2cool. Mrbill, you might want to give your trip a second thought. Every gaff is almost dead center in the middle of the body. I know you, and that would really drive you nuts. Looks like a great boat. Like those huge live bait tanks. If those deckhands ever took "gaffing 101" I might join you.

09-17-2006, 09:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bret Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,223	Yeah, the gaffing technique is lacking but they are getting better. (so I hear) They beat our YFt count from the Halloween trip last year. Looking forward to hearing all of the details.

09-18-2006, 12:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Muddskipper Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: TEXAS Posts: 105	trip was great 123 YFT avg 50lbs 35+ assorted grouper New boat record most YFT were taken on top water poppers Deep water rigs off the coast of Louisana At times there were 5 - 50+ YFT hooked up at the same time in the back of the boat. and cast were still being made Highlights were the Black grouper 116lbs, missed the state record by 4 lbs 2 - 100lbs tuna Busting tuna on flying fish and our lures

09-18-2006, 09:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
SSFIREMSN Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 76	Can not wait to see pics. Sounds like you had some fun. I can not wait to go now. Going Oct 6-8 and it can not get here soon enough. Thanks steve

09-18-2006, 01:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,308	you guys were on fire!~! COngrats on the awesome fish catches!! SOme HUGE grouper, bigeye, and YFT!!! Nice!!!!! Minnows.. that smile on Rue's face is gonna make it easier to buy more tackle in the future... only exception is you now have to buy (2) of everything....lol.

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Minnow Administrator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richardson Posts: 1,234	Skeeter, She already mentioned about light weight spinning rod with Daiwa Saltiga LOL.

09-18-2006, 09:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
ksong SPONSOR Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,562	Excellent trip, TJ. How far do you have to cast your poppers to get bites ?

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Minnow Administrator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richardson Posts: 1,234	Kill, We have to cast to the edge of the light, I would say about +- 60 yards. I can't cast that far with my conventional setup, luckily Rick loan me a spinner.

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