Offshore Venice La

CaptEddie · 01-16-2007, 03:13 PM

I had a couple rough water and great fishing days this weekend. I had Cliff Hoyubec and crew in from Austin, Tx. They bought a whole trailer full of tackle and coolers with one request. They wanted some fish to bring home. We headed out to the lump in the 36 contender in some 4-5 foot waves. Cliff was first up and his first fish in the boat was a 106 pound yellowfin on 80 pound leader. Bill decided to man up next and he popped a 140 pounder in the boat. The action slowed for a little while and then we put three more 50 pound yellowfin in the box. After we had the five yellows we decided to put out the baits and troll for hooters. We had one triple knockdown that produced a 30 and a 60 pound wahoo and that was it for the day.

Day two was with the same group and we had a slower start. First bait in the water ended up being a 50 pound class yellowfin. The next three in the boat were all 35-40 pound amberjacks. It was Brads turn on the rod and he fed a bait out and hooked up with a 9/0 frenzy hook on 100 pound flouro leader. I knew it was a good fish as it ran straight out on the surface. While brad was fighting his fish we missed a couple and landed a nice 65 pound yellowfin. Brad was at a standstill with this fish after close to an hour on the rod and three-four trips around the boat. I decided to come off anchor and get on top of his fish as we just couldnt budge it. About 15 minutes later the fish got tailwrapped and came to the surface backwards. I knew it was a stud when we got two gaffs in the fish and three people pulling on it and we couldnt get it over the side. I finally grabbed the fish by the eye sockets and with four of us heaving we got it over the side and into the boat. I knew it was the biggest tuna I had landed I just wasnt sure how big it was going to go.

We got back on anchor and landed 1-2 more yellowfin and called it a day. most of the fish were landed on 9/0 frenzys with some coming on owners as well. The new frenzy flouro continues to produce consisently. Here is a pic of my new personal best 198 pound yellowfin.

Deep_Sea_Gull · 01-16-2007, 03:31 PM

That's a stud Eddie. Congrats.

Bret · 01-16-2007, 03:57 PM

That is a hoss!! good job!!! See you day after tomorrow.

bpitcher · 01-16-2007, 09:16 PM

Eddie that is a cow for sure. Did she fit in the contender's box?

Brad

MrBill · 01-16-2007, 09:20 PM

198 pounds. WOW. 2 shy of the 200 pound club. Nice fish.

ksong · 01-16-2007, 09:40 PM

I just talked a few captains in Venice, LA. It seems bites are on.
As weather forecast doesn't look good this weekend, I might fly down there next week after watching weather forecast.

CaptEddie · 01-17-2007, 10:33 AM

She fit in the fishbox with ease.

Kentucky Hog Hunter · 01-17-2007, 02:16 PM

This is killing me.....

I need to come see you Capt. Eddie.....

01-16-2007, 03:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
CaptEddie Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Venice, La Posts: 189	Offshore Venice La I had a couple rough water and great fishing days this weekend. I had Cliff Hoyubec and crew in from Austin, Tx. They bought a whole trailer full of tackle and coolers with one request. They wanted some fish to bring home. We headed out to the lump in the 36 contender in some 4-5 foot waves. Cliff was first up and his first fish in the boat was a 106 pound yellowfin on 80 pound leader. Bill decided to man up next and he popped a 140 pounder in the boat. The action slowed for a little while and then we put three more 50 pound yellowfin in the box. After we had the five yellows we decided to put out the baits and troll for hooters. We had one triple knockdown that produced a 30 and a 60 pound wahoo and that was it for the day. Day two was with the same group and we had a slower start. First bait in the water ended up being a 50 pound class yellowfin. The next three in the boat were all 35-40 pound amberjacks. It was Brads turn on the rod and he fed a bait out and hooked up with a 9/0 frenzy hook on 100 pound flouro leader. I knew it was a good fish as it ran straight out on the surface. While brad was fighting his fish we missed a couple and landed a nice 65 pound yellowfin. Brad was at a standstill with this fish after close to an hour on the rod and three-four trips around the boat. I decided to come off anchor and get on top of his fish as we just couldnt budge it. About 15 minutes later the fish got tailwrapped and came to the surface backwards. I knew it was a stud when we got two gaffs in the fish and three people pulling on it and we couldnt get it over the side. I finally grabbed the fish by the eye sockets and with four of us heaving we got it over the side and into the boat. I knew it was the biggest tuna I had landed I just wasnt sure how big it was going to go. We got back on anchor and landed 1-2 more yellowfin and called it a day. most of the fish were landed on 9/0 frenzys with some coming on owners as well. The new frenzy flouro continues to produce consisently. Here is a pic of my new personal best 198 pound yellowfin.

01-17-2007, 02:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kentucky Hog Hunter Junior member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 27	This is killing me..... I need to come see you Capt. Eddie..... __________________ Luck = Preparation meeting opportunity

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01-16-2007, 03:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Deep_Sea_Gull Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: GA Posts: 610	That's a stud Eddie. Congrats.

01-16-2007, 03:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bret Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,170	That is a hoss!! good job!!! See you day after tomorrow.

01-16-2007, 09:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
bpitcher Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 108	Eddie that is a cow for sure. Did she fit in the contender's box? Brad

01-16-2007, 09:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
MrBill Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,200	198 pounds. WOW. 2 shy of the 200 pound club. Nice fish.

01-16-2007, 09:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
ksong Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,378	I just talked a few captains in Venice, LA. It seems bites are on. As weather forecast doesn't look good this weekend, I might fly down there next week after watching weather forecast.

01-17-2007, 10:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
CaptEddie Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Venice, La Posts: 189	She fit in the fishbox with ease.

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