Bonito Blood Bath Bonanza

[Skolmann]

Jason and I fished a NS out of Pt. Pleasant today. Steamed @20 miles offshore. Took about 5 minutes on the first drift for the fish to show. First it was a mixture of cocktail blues and bonito-then it was all bonito. Not sure how long the first drift lasted but I’d guess close to 2 hours. By the end of that drift, we had close to 30 bonito on ice. Made two more drifts and continued to slay them (although by now we were in catch & release mode-unless the inhaled the lure-which some did). We each passed off our rods several times to those who were having trouble catching (mostly young kids). We each probably caught 50+ each (and either pulling the hooks or breaking off a few more). A few Spanish mackerel were boated (none by us). A hammered 017, a 7/8 ounce epoxy jig (color did not matter) and a 4” Tsunami split tail (again didn’t matter on color) all on #15 fluro carbon leader were the ticket.

[hartattack]

Awesome trip great eats. WTG Andy

[Fishermancraig]

I'm interested in specifically this type of trip. Is this a party boat? What does NS mean? An NS out of point pleasant?

[Skolmann]

I'm interested in specifically this type of trip. Is this a party boat? What does NS mean? An NS out of point pleasant?

Yes it was on a party boat.

NS means the boat is non sponsor (NS) of this site so naming it would not be proper etiquette.


You can PM and I’ll provide the name.

[AndyS]

Dayum !! Still the 2 pounders ??
Freshwater Swedish Pimples work wonders on those fish.

[shrimpman steve]

Sounds like a fantastic day.
I haven’t fished in ages. To busy drivin the airboat

[Skolmann]

Dayum !! Still the 2 pounders ??
Freshwater Swedish Pimples work wonders on those fish.

Thanks for reminding me, I have a few smaller Swedish Pimples (that I forgot about)-they would have been deadly.