Big E Tuna Report

Underwater Expeditions · 07-06-2008, 06:22 PM

The boat arrived at the dock a little after one with over 90 yellowfins aboard. Blackfins, groupers, scamps, AJ's and Kil Song has a new state record grouper!

Hope everyone had a great time and we will see everyone soon for the 52 hour this weekend!

ksong · 07-07-2008, 10:31 AM

I had lots of expections on this first ever 76 hour trip and the trip didn't disappoint me. The Big E didn't mind burning fuel to find fish as we covered Gunnison, Red Hawk, Auger and back to Gunnison.
I had my yft on my first cast on first two nights. In addition to yft, big blackfin were eager to hit my poppers.
In addition to catching yft on poppers, I finally caught two decent yft and lost two on jigs. It seems guys cranking fast were catching smaller yft.
The final tally was 6 yft on poppers and two yft on jigs while losing many.
It was like a chartered trip by 360tuna.

I finally met many fishermen whom I have known through this site. They are all great. I was short of tackles because I had to come to the boat directly from Alaska trip and everyone wanted to help me. Thanks guys.
Angelo who came from NJ were in awe to see how comfortable the Big E was and how nice and courteous fishermen were.
I don't know when crew ever slept for the whole trip. The boat constantly moved when fishing slowed down and mate were there all the time when their assistance was needed. I expect more East Coast fishermen will fish on the Big E and enjoy the fabulour fishing on the fabulous boat.

Here are some pictures of the trip.

My first day yft caught on Shibuki, Heru lure and Dorado slider.

Steve's nice 144 lbs yft on Shibuki

Dave's nice blackfin and yellofin on poppers

BretABaker · 07-07-2008, 10:41 AM

The dorado really does look like the tailwalk i used. angelo said his tailwalk worked very well.

he said the trip was really fun and liked the boat a lot. I kind of wish I went, but I'll be on at least 2 more big e trips this year

sami G · 07-07-2008, 10:49 AM

Steve
did you use a teaser on the back of your lure?
congratulation

TBaker · 07-07-2008, 11:04 AM

Looks like a great trip! Congrats! Got to get on that boat. Scheduled on a 52 with Bret in Nov.

And I hope Snagged is feeling much better. Would suck to be airlifted. But congrats on the 2 big AJ's! No wonder he got dehydrated!

STx Fisherman · 07-07-2008, 11:08 AM

That's a NICE yellowfin. Congrats on a great trip!

fathom · 07-07-2008, 11:09 AM

Sami, Wish you could have made it, awesome trip.
(Kil, caption wrong above, I don't know when the man sleep , I think he fished the whole 76 hr and posting pic early this morning

)
lure was O.t.I. Goanna Cruiser-Green Flyer with Siden assist covered with.........you know!

STx Fisherman · 07-07-2008, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksong

It was like a chartered trip by 360tuna.

I finally met many fishermen whom I have known through this site. They are all great. I was short of tackles because I had to come to the boat directly from Alaska trip and everyone wanted to help me. Thanks guys.
Angelo who came from NJ were in awe to see how comfortable the Big E was and how nice and courteous fishermen were.
I don't know when crew ever slept for the whole trip. The boat constantly moved when fishing slowed down and mate were there all the time when their assistance was needed. I expect more East Coast fishermen will fish on the Big E and enjoy the fabulour fishing on the fabulous boat.

The 360 Tuna board was almost lifeless while you guys were gone. lol

feeder · 07-07-2008, 11:21 AM

Congrats on the big one Fathom. Nice fish! What rod is that?

And no, we don't know what that OTI popper and Siden assist hook were covered with.....please do tell

awesum · 07-07-2008, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fathom

lure was O.t.I. Goanna Cruiser-Green Flyer with Siden assist covered with.........you know!

Steve .... I'm curious now. Did you have a lot of action with that particular popper or just the big 'un? The reason I ask is that I spent some time throwing that very popper (with trebles) and had no takers or lookers that I know of.

Bobby

07-06-2008, 06:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Underwater Expeditions Junior member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Freeport, Texas Posts: 13	Big E Tuna Report The boat arrived at the dock a little after one with over 90 yellowfins aboard. Blackfins, groupers, scamps, AJ's and Kil Song has a new state record grouper! Hope everyone had a great time and we will see everyone soon for the 52 hour this weekend! __________________ Underwater Expeditions www.underwaterexpeditions.com my space at: gulf offshore fishing

07-07-2008, 10:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
ksong Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,378	I had lots of expections on this first ever 76 hour trip and the trip didn't disappoint me. The Big E didn't mind burning fuel to find fish as we covered Gunnison, Red Hawk, Auger and back to Gunnison. I had my yft on my first cast on first two nights. In addition to yft, big blackfin were eager to hit my poppers. In addition to catching yft on poppers, I finally caught two decent yft and lost two on jigs. It seems guys cranking fast were catching smaller yft. The final tally was 6 yft on poppers and two yft on jigs while losing many. It was like a chartered trip by 360tuna. I finally met many fishermen whom I have known through this site. They are all great. I was short of tackles because I had to come to the boat directly from Alaska trip and everyone wanted to help me. Thanks guys. Angelo who came from NJ were in awe to see how comfortable the Big E was and how nice and courteous fishermen were. I don't know when crew ever slept for the whole trip. The boat constantly moved when fishing slowed down and mate were there all the time when their assistance was needed. I expect more East Coast fishermen will fish on the Big E and enjoy the fabulour fishing on the fabulous boat. Here are some pictures of the trip. My first day yft caught on Shibuki, Heru lure and Dorado slider. Steve's nice 144 lbs yft on Shibuki Dave's nice blackfin and yellofin on poppers Last edited by ksong : 07-07-2008 at 10:38 AM.

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07-07-2008, 10:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
BretABaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,267	The dorado really does look like the tailwalk i used. angelo said his tailwalk worked very well. he said the trip was really fun and liked the boat a lot. I kind of wish I went, but I'll be on at least 2 more big e trips this year

07-07-2008, 10:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
sami G Junior member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 15	Steve did you use a teaser on the back of your lure? congratulation

07-07-2008, 11:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
TBaker Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 60	Looks like a great trip! Congrats! Got to get on that boat. Scheduled on a 52 with Bret in Nov. And I hope Snagged is feeling much better. Would suck to be airlifted. But congrats on the 2 big AJ's! No wonder he got dehydrated!

07-07-2008, 11:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
STx Fisherman Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 625	That's a NICE yellowfin. Congrats on a great trip!

07-07-2008, 11:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
fathom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cedar creek Tx Posts: 262	Sami, Wish you could have made it, awesome trip. (Kil, caption wrong above, I don't know when the man sleep , I think he fished the whole 76 hr and posting pic early this morning ) lure was O.t.I. Goanna Cruiser-Green Flyer with Siden assist covered with.........you know!

07-07-2008, 11:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
feeder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 144	Congrats on the big one Fathom. Nice fish! What rod is that? And no, we don't know what that OTI popper and Siden assist hook were covered with.....please do tell

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