Good tuna jigging at Baltimore Canyon on 10-21/22

ksong · 10-22-2007, 10:01 PM

I have had hard luck whenever I went tuna jigging trips this year. On late three tuna trips, I had only one tuna for my 30 hour jigging efforts.

Finally the long spell of drought was over on yesterday's Baltimore canyon overnight tuna trip by landing 9 tuna (8 yellowfin and 1 longfin) upto 90 lbs. on jigs. The first two tuna were caught on metallic sardine jigs and I switched to Shimano's new glow Flat-Sided jig as I wanted to experiment this new jig and caught 7 more on this jig mostly from 5:30 am to 6:30 am.
The glow Flat-Sided jigs worked, but I believe it didn't make difference what jigs I used as tuna hit anyhing moving during the hot bites.

While jigging action was slow at night, I even used OTI popping rod with Stella 20000 for chunking tuna.

I wanted to know how the rod acts while fighting a decent tuna.
I found the rod has a plenty of backbone and the trip is very strong. When tuna went under the boat, I intentionally held the rod in high stickting position, but the rod didn't break.

I could control tuna for the entire fight with the rod. I am pretty satisfied with the performance of the rod, but the real test is when I have a cow on the rod when I fish PV soon.

OTI 80 lbs popping rod/Stella 20000 setup

nice yft on a jig

bloodydeck after hectic hot bites

scars on the Flat-Side jig ater catching 7 tuna on it

MrBill · 10-22-2007, 10:14 PM

I've only got one thing to say. You get to fish to much. I need your job.

What size boat is that you were fishing on. I see a 250 outboard in one picture.

Once again, nice bunch of tuna. Your arms must hurt today. Good luck in PV. I once again lost a deposit for this weekend in PV. To much work, with deadlines causes me to miss another fishing trip. That's 5 paid for trips I have lost this year. The water should be nice after the storm. I think you will do very well. I can't wait to see how the super panga works out for you. Good luck.

ksong · 10-22-2007, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBill

I've only got one thing to say. You get to fish to much. I need your job.

What size boat is that you were fishing on. I see a 250 outboard in one picture.

Once again, nice bunch of tuna. Your arms must hurt today. Good luck in PV. I once again lost a deposit for this weekend in PV. To much work, with deadlines causes me to miss another fishing trip. That's 5 paid for trips I have lost this year. The water should be nice after the storm. I think you will do very well. I can't wait to see how the super panga works out for you. Good luck.

I am trying to slow down.

The boat is 32 SCARAB with twin 250 hp. It was pretty calm yesterday and it ran around 38 knot.

Tuna jigging is like marathon. When you use your energy only needed, it doesn't hurt much.

STx Fisherman · 10-22-2007, 10:35 PM

Great post Kil...it looks like you had a great time.
I like the pic of your jig....that jig earned it's worth.

Minnow · 10-22-2007, 10:41 PM

Nice tuna and thanks for testing our prototype rod.

MrBill · 10-22-2007, 10:51 PM

Minnow,
Is that prototype rod one of the blanks that I bought from you? Is it the two piece 7 1/2" 50lb or 80lb?

Bazztex · 10-23-2007, 02:19 AM

Kill..

9 Tuna up to 90#.. Oh SON... your a jigging Stud!

Thanks for the great report on the OTI 80# spinning rod and the photos.

We know they are quality products but solid fishing proof is always good.

Bazz

Ragman · 10-23-2007, 08:23 AM

Hey MrBill!

Kil is reporting on the 7 1/2 foot, butt-joint 80 lb spinner.

We'll also run the butt-joint (2 piece) in 50 lb!

Kil- Thanks for high sticking it!

Glad it worked!

I envy your annual fishing trip count!!!

Minnow · 10-23-2007, 08:45 AM

Yes MrBill it's the same blank. The rod on the picture is 80lb, 2 piece rod.

lite-liner · 10-23-2007, 09:44 AM

Guys, when are we gonna be able to get our hands on one of these rods?
I need it for the lump in January!
Good job on the tuna, Kil.
tight lines
-Brian

10-22-2007, 10:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
ksong Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,286	Good tuna jigging at Baltimore Canyon on 10-21/22 I have had hard luck whenever I went tuna jigging trips this year. On late three tuna trips, I had only one tuna for my 30 hour jigging efforts. Finally the long spell of drought was over on yesterday's Baltimore canyon overnight tuna trip by landing 9 tuna (8 yellowfin and 1 longfin) upto 90 lbs. on jigs. The first two tuna were caught on metallic sardine jigs and I switched to Shimano's new glow Flat-Sided jig as I wanted to experiment this new jig and caught 7 more on this jig mostly from 5:30 am to 6:30 am. The glow Flat-Sided jigs worked, but I believe it didn't make difference what jigs I used as tuna hit anyhing moving during the hot bites. While jigging action was slow at night, I even used OTI popping rod with Stella 20000 for chunking tuna. I wanted to know how the rod acts while fighting a decent tuna. I found the rod has a plenty of backbone and the trip is very strong. When tuna went under the boat, I intentionally held the rod in high stickting position, but the rod didn't break. I could control tuna for the entire fight with the rod. I am pretty satisfied with the performance of the rod, but the real test is when I have a cow on the rod when I fish PV soon. OTI 80 lbs popping rod/Stella 20000 setup nice yft on a jig bloodydeck after hectic hot bites scars on the Flat-Side jig ater catching 7 tuna on it Last edited by ksong : 10-23-2007 at 07:55 AM.

10-22-2007, 10:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
MrBill Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,103	I've only got one thing to say. You get to fish to much. I need your job. What size boat is that you were fishing on. I see a 250 outboard in one picture. Once again, nice bunch of tuna. Your arms must hurt today. Good luck in PV. I once again lost a deposit for this weekend in PV. To much work, with deadlines causes me to miss another fishing trip. That's 5 paid for trips I have lost this year. The water should be nice after the storm. I think you will do very well. I can't wait to see how the super panga works out for you. Good luck. Last edited by MrBill : 10-22-2007 at 10:16 PM.

10-23-2007, 08:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ragman Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 924	Hey MrBill! Kil is reporting on the 7 1/2 foot, butt-joint 80 lb spinner. We'll also run the butt-joint (2 piece) in 50 lb! Kil- Thanks for high sticking it! Glad it worked! I envy your annual fishing trip count!!! __________________ Tom www.oceantackle.net *Go Hard or Go Home!*

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10-22-2007, 10:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
STx Fisherman Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 597	Great post Kil...it looks like you had a great time. I like the pic of your jig....that jig earned it's worth.

10-22-2007, 10:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Minnow Administrator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richardson Posts: 1,170	Nice tuna and thanks for testing our prototype rod.

10-22-2007, 10:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
MrBill Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,103	Minnow, Is that prototype rod one of the blanks that I bought from you? Is it the two piece 7 1/2" 50lb or 80lb?

10-23-2007, 02:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bazztex Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Metro Mess Posts: 146	Kill.. 9 Tuna up to 90#.. Oh SON... your a jigging Stud! Thanks for the great report on the OTI 80# spinning rod and the photos. We know they are quality products but solid fishing proof is always good. Bazz

10-23-2007, 08:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
Minnow Administrator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richardson Posts: 1,170	Yes MrBill it's the same blank. The rod on the picture is 80lb, 2 piece rod.

10-23-2007, 09:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
lite-liner Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: little elm, tx., USA Posts: 494	Guys, when are we gonna be able to get our hands on one of these rods? I need it for the lump in January! Good job on the tuna, Kil. tight lines -Brian

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