TUNA.COM Gloucester Cod/Haddock 04-25

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Gloucester MA

We did it again! Departed the dock at 5am and were loaded once again with large market cod, large cod, slammer pollack and done by 9:30am. All boxes were so full, fish were falling out all over the deck.

We started out in the fleet early catching a bunch and then it slowed to a pick of smaller fish, so we took a ride on our own and found a big pile of fish with no one around. And it was non-stop...as soon as you hit the bottom you were on with a bounce or two. Slammer cod were hitting the deck as quick as we could take them off. The fish were on the move so you had to stay on top of them all the time.

Off to the haddock grounds afterwards to pick about 12 or so haddock. While fishing for haddock we must have released another 20 plus cod. We could not even get away from them.

It just doesn't get any better and it's been good since opening day.

There are still openings, but not many.

[goldentouch]

looks like lief will be busy making tons of fish cakes. capt,you had a very good crew

[NoBaitNoFish]

nice catch and you will be making a LOT OF FISH CAKES




Brandon says, blackfish lessons $1:D

[Rob B]

nice job, im heading that way sunday hope it holds up.

[Foul Hook]

nice job, im heading that way sunday hope it holds up.
Good Luck Rob. Teach the Pineapple a lesson! call me with results:D

[AndyS]

N I C E !!!!!!

[JonDevin]

This was just insane fishing!

Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sNuwEIs1B0

Pictures
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23678595@N04/sets/72157623932075158/

I can't say enough about Capt Dave's operation. The boat is clean as a whistle, Sandro is an awesome mate, The hotel was great, and Capt Dave is a native NJ guy ;-) But what was impressive is how he hunted down these fish. There were a good 20 to 30 boats, just floating around, hoping to float over some fish and they did from time to time. These fish were in small pods and moving quite a bit. Capt Dave would look, look, look until we were right over a small pile of fish, he would then have us immediately drop. We would all be hooked up multiple times. As soon as that spot slowed, he had us pull the lines up and he looked once again. We were balen fish faster than any other boat out there. He really knows his fishing.

[In Pursuit]

What can I say, that was some of the sickest fishing I have ever encountered. Like Jon said Capt Dave worked his butt off to put us on the piles of fish and he put us on some quality fish to boot. All away from the fleet. A hell of a captain, I can't wait to get back there again. It was great fishing with this crew of Jon, Howie, The Leifs and Billy, a bunch of kick a$$ fisherman. :D Till next time boys...........

[Tuna Tales]

Nice catch guys!

Way to go...



Joe T.

[TUNA.COM]

Thanks to you all....you were all a lot of fun. And to Leif Jr. and Howie, you guys are the haddock slayers...forget about those damn cod anyway.

Also, who says you can't catch fish with bananas on the boat???! I'm throwing a couple in my bag right now for todays charter.

Great video by the way, I need to get on of those things.

Heading out to the boat and will report this afternoon.....gonna be tough to beat yesterday with all good fishermen on board.

[Tin Squid]

A very nice haul of fish indeed. Nice job guys. You really hammered them! :cool: Nothing like a hot jig bite!

[howarda780]

Fantastic trip. Great group of guys on this trip. Eric, Billy, Jon and the Leif's.

Dave & Sondro were excellent.

On time,
clean, fast and stabile boat
They can BB with the best.
resort accommodations were perfect. 50 steps to the boat.
5 1/2 hours, door to door from Manalapan.

We have already rebooked for next year.

When I was in college, I worked on the 7B's party boat from Pt Judith and
I never saw a cod bite like we had yesterday.
If you want to catch some nice cod, Tuna.com is the way to go.

[fishingmortgageman]

Great Report. It sounds like the fishing could not have been any better. Those are the days that keep you going thru the lean times. It was killing me that I was not able to go because of a darn wedding. Congrats and good eating!!

[tropics]

Nice trip guys, Jon that was a good video. Waiting to hear from Dave if its ago for Wednesday.

Leif your going to need a barrel of Beer to tan all them skins :D

[JonDevin]

Leif your going to need a barrel of Beer to tan all them skins :D
Bahahahhahaha, we were joking about this yesterday. We were all volunteering to marinate a tote for Leif :eek:

[Leif]

As stated, a great trip with an outstanding group of kick-ass fisherman as Eric said. What else can I say that hasn't been said?? Leif and I had a great time. Capt. Dave and Sandro were great and we caught a ton of fish.

One thing I did notice was that we were moving a lot more than the other boats and we were catching more. Dave would keep us on the fish and we took it from there.

Thanks Howie for putting it together. Just awesome.

Leif

[Capt. Jerry P]

Nice Trip guys!!! Looks like you really crushed dem good!!! Musta been a Blast!!!

Congrats!!!

[sportfishingusa]

As stated, a great trip with an outstanding group of kick-ass fisherman as Eric said. What else can I say that hasn't been said?? Leif and I had a great time. Capt. Dave and Sandro were great and we caught a ton of fish.

One thing I did notice was that we were moving a lot more than the other boats and we were catching more. Dave would keep us on the fish and we took it from there.

Thanks Howie for putting it together. Just awesome.

Leif


YOUR BACK!! WELCOME BACK

[Leif]

5 hours of vacuum sealing. Panko Cod and Pollock being served.

Cod is King.

Leif

[Leif]

Can't wait till next year! Or next week......


Leif

[In Pursuit]

Either way, its not soon enough Leif!

Just got done with my cod cakes, all i can say is, HOLY CRAP!

[Leif]

I hear ya! Good fishing with you.

Cakes, Broiled Cod, Cod with Shrimp, Steamed Cod with Garlic. Can't beat it.

I bet we caught close to 200 cod. (Keepers, shorts included) At one point I had 10 in a row. Awesome trip.

Leif

[Fish_Harder]

i am glad to see that you folks are seeing what a great operation Dave and Sando are. It backs up my postings over the last few years. Congrats to all who have been there and good luck to all who have future trips booked. Bring Dave a banana