[jbuyrum]

Bring home pictures, those of us who aren't out at the minute, totally dig the pics of those who got out, at least I do...

I second wanting to see pictures of the trip

 

[jbuyrum]

man those are some nice sickles

 

[jbuyrum]

How many went on that trip?

 

[jbuyrum]

Hello, I'm a first time poster/new member.

Tackle questions for 30 hour trip. I've only been on 12hr trips on the New Bucanner.

1) Would this combo work for casting Halco 130s?
Reel: Penn Fathom 25n star drag with 60# braid, ~15# drag
Rod: Penn Carnage 7' XH
I can toss it about 40 or so yards (may need to remove long mono top shot for more distance).

2) If the reel is not enough, anyone have luck casting a Fathom 40NLD2 (60# braid) or Torque 40NLD2 (80# braid)?

3) Do yall use small reels for beeliners, or does everyone use really heavy stuff just in case? I liked using a Penn Fathom 12 SD on New Bucanner beeliner trips with 40# braid.

4) Do yall rig a swivel somewhere between the main line and jigs/Halco 130?

5) Do yall usually tie on leaders lighter, the same weight, or heavier than main line? I'm currently playing with making wind on leaders.

Thanks!

Alot of your questions will be answered in this thread Beginner's Guide to GOM Partyboat Fishing for Tuna

 

[jbuyrum]

Good luck I can't wait to read the report.

 

[jbuyrum]

I think it might be a cutlass fish but I didn't know those were in the gulf

 

[jbuyrum]

Last year my brother got a squid jigging for black fin too.

 

[jbuyrum]

Man I hope mother nature starts to act right. I could use a fishing report.

 

[jbuyrum]

Definitely good he's doing better. Good job getting him help asap.

 

[jbuyrum]

Does scamp close in Texas?

 

[jbuyrum]

NDBC - National Weather Service Marine Forecast FZNT24 KNHC. Tuesday is looking better but Monday looks to be a little spicy

 

[jbuyrum]

The forecast is looking better for Monday. Do you think your going to be able to make it out?

 

[jbuyrum]

Sure would be a bummer to throw back a 700lb BF. And really a bummer if one was caught on the first stop and the boat has to come back in. We don't have that prob over on my side of the gulf.

Last year I think someone caught a 800+ Bft out of destin fl.