Voyager Yesterday

[bunker dunker]

capt tried a few inshore spots for sea bass first.i started bucktailng and catching fluke right away.there were some nice sea bass coming up here and there but the i just stuck to the fluking.2nd drop i flip out the bucktail
and bam!!! after alittle tussel up comes a 6lb fluke.we picked away at the fluke and sea bass till around 10:00am when the capt says were off to the ling grounds.as soon as we anchor up and the capt say drop them in its game on.lots of ling coming over the rail with doubles and even triples.it was lining at its finest.when the bite would slow we would make alittle wiggle and game on again.everyone was catching,some more than others but everyone went home with fish.i would like to thank capt john,barry and chris for a great day on the water and some great fishing.my fluke ended up winning the pool,witch i gave to the mates as they really husseled to make sure everyone was having a good day.

[snapperbluefish101]

capt tried a few inshore spots for sea bass first.i started bucktailng and catching fluke right away.there were some nice sea bass coming up here and there but the i just stuck to the fluking.2nd drop i flip out the bucktail
and bam!!! after alittle tussel up comes a 6lb fluke.we picked away at the fluke and sea bass till around 10:00am when the capt says were off to the ling grounds.as soon as we anchor up and the capt say drop them in its game on.lots of ling coming over the rail with doubles and even triples.it was lining at its finest.when the bite would slow we would make alittle wiggle and game on again.everyone was catching,some more than others but everyone went home with fish.i would like to thank capt john,barry and chris for a great day on the water and some great fishing.my fluke ended up winning the pool,witch i gave to the mates as they really husseled to make sure everyone was having a good day.

Awesome Ed! Cannot beat a day like that!

SNAPPERHEAD

[jmurr711]

sounds like a great day! big crowd???

[bunker dunker]

not really maybe 30 peeps.would have been boring for you jmurr,not to much of the philly kind.:p

[jmurr711]

you were not fishing the right rigs! I needs some mountain trout depending on my monetary situation I may go next weekend

[bunker dunker]

LOL!!!! the ling bite was crazy good.lots of doubles and even a few triples.caught some spots at the dock before we left,stripped them up and man did those ling like them.the ling we pretty much all large with a few cigars mixed in.

[jmurr711]

spots for bait! you get shot for that in Philly! then again........

[bunker dunker]

it was out fishing the clam and gulp by far.we were fishing in 200ft and it stayed on the hook.

[jmurr711]

if i go i will be at the dock b4 the crew as per tradition to catch whatevers swimming by the boat lol are they doing the split every trip? i really want lings but cannot go during the week

[bunker dunker]

yes they are thurs,fri,sat and sun.really a great trip as you get to try for
different kind of fish.jmurr you could fill the cooler before they throw the lines off

[BigP]

Great report. What size bucktails were you using? Also, were you fishing off the front of the boat for spot or right off the dock? I have done this trip 4 times over the past month and a half. Great boat and great mates. I have always done well! Plan on going out again on Saturday if the weather cooperates.

Big P-

[jmurr711]

any triggers or porgys by the sea bass grounds?

[bunker dunker]

bigp right off the bow.only sea bass and fluke with a few ling on the inshore stuff.i think we are alittle deep for the trigs.i use the 4oz bucktails w/ the 6" gulp swim mullet.

[jmurr711]

I think i will commandeer that bow for philly bright and early on sunday! those 6 inch mullets are to big for sea robins all you do is get those flat things

[BigP]

Thanks! For the spot, were you using a sabiki rig or small hook with some bait?

[bunker dunker]

i'll see ya sunday jmurr.i'll get there early and get some spots with ya.i was using a kingfish rig but i'm sure a sabiki would work just as well.

[jmurr711]

i'll see ya sunday jmurr.i'll get there early and get some spots with ya.i was using a kingfish rig but i'm sure a sabiki would work just as well.

looking forward to it especially considering the week i'm having already at work!!!!! there will be pretzels

[bunker dunker]

had the sea bass,fluke and ling last night for diner with the family.those are
3 of the best eating fish out there imo and all caught on the same trip.can't wait till the weekend;)

[BigP]

What bait were you using for the spot? Clams, worms squid? Looks like good weather this weekend for both Saturday and Sunday. Should be a good day out for all of us.

[jmurr711]

What bait were you using for the spot? Clams, worms squid? Looks like good weather this weekend for both Saturday and Sunday. Should be a good day out for all of us.

they eat bloodworms like you and I would attack a Lobster Buffet but when those lil guys are thick they will take anything so I'd save your $ and just ask the mates for some clam and cut it into lil tiny pieces smaller then you would for a porgy. size 6 hooks,small kingifsh or porgy rig or a sabiki should do the trick. they are also really yummy scaled and pan fried with just the guts and head taken off.

[bunker dunker]

WILL HAVE A "SPOT" POOL IN THE BOW{LOL}.i was using sandworms on saturday and clams on sunday.they were on the worms like crazy but they ate the clams too.

[BigP]

Great thanks for the advice! I was using bergall filets for the Ling a couple weeks back and was out catching everyone on clams. Unfortunately I was only able to get 2 bergalls and the filets were used up quickly. Figure I could load up on some spot and use them instead...

[jmurr711]

i am a spot puller! anyone using those shrimps that were so hot in the spring for the mountain trout?

[bunker dunker]

there were allot of peeps using the gulp stuff,they were all catching as well.it
looked like green was the color of choice.the capt was fishing next to me and was catching on the 3in green .

[jmurr711]

I am using the Philly Pretzel Plug System get some topwater Lings!

[bunker dunker]

we will have to get a community barrel up in the bow for those philly specials.

[jmurr711]

agreed! If any of the crew of the Voyager is reading this please all "undesireable" species please can win a free trip to Philadelphia in my cooler! Except: Pouts go back now stupid government and Silvers are to much work with no smoker :(

[BigP]

Why can't you keep Pout anymore?

[jmurr711]

Why can't you keep Pout anymore?
apprarently the feds closed it because people were keeping small wolfish up norf and saying they were Pouts

[bunker dunker]

will just stick with the fluke,sea bass, and ling.jmurr your just going to have to deal with the good stuff for once!!!{lol}

[jmurr711]

I do love lings! i promised my Aunt more fluke, i just get bored bucktailing for 8 hours I like to mix it up, i hear theres a great robin bite up North though!

[bunker dunker]

Lol!!! No Wings,more Ling!!!

[bunker dunker]

Lol!!! No Wings,more Ling!!! No Wings,more Ling!!

[jmurr711]

I will be bouncing that chartreuse bucktail; all morning hoping for a visit from BIG BIRD!

[bunker dunker]

i hope ya get a 10lb fluke!!!! but i will make sure the crew knows were to put the birds;)

[PaBeerGuy]

Does anybody know how the Voyager did this past weekend on tile fish?

[Chico]

Just got an email report from them, slow drift made fishing tough, BUT they did get some BIG tiles, and some BIG snowies!!! They also have added some late season one day tile trips.

[ironfish]

Does anybody know how the Voyager did this past weekend on tile fish?
Like Chico said very little drift which sux for tilefishin but Jeff still got us on some meat .Rosies goldens bluelines 2 giant snowies and some unexpected seabass in 350 ft ! I even caught a fluke at that depth ! My 2 biggest 31 and 27 lbs
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[Jigsmith]

Nice job Ralph.

[PaBeerGuy]

Was Garrone out there again? :eek: I'm just jealous cause I think he fishes every tile fish trip that he can find. Can't wait for the Sept 16th trip.:D

[bunker dunker]

Jmurr I Have Alerted The Crew To Check With You On All Winged
Creatures Before Discarding!!!!!!!:d

[jmurr711]

ahahahahha i appreciate that they shall have a bounty of pretzels to greet them at 5:45am!

[bunker dunker]

1st spot...... bow fishing for spot
2nd spot...... inshore rough bottom for sea bass and fluke
3rd spot...... mud hole for some ding-a-lining.
all the fixings of a great day of fishing.:D

[jmurr711]

sounds good to me but the question now is do I bucktail in the morning or do i go with the size 2's and hope some porkchops and or triggers are down there????????????

[bunker dunker]

Porkchops And Triggers Over Sea Robbins???? Jmurr Are You Alright

[jmurr711]

Porkchops are numero uno in my book aint nothin better then a fried pooooogeeeeeeeeeeee sammich! I use to strap those 4lb plates to the roof of my car and drive em home like a deer from Hyannis!

[bunker dunker]

sun dried hub caps.....yummmmmy.

[jmurr711]

its an old west philly recipe

[BigP]

You guys are going to have a good ol' time on Sunday. A shame I will not be able to join you for the $3 Spot Tourney on the Bow at 5:45AM. I will post a report on Saturday night to let you know how I did and what was working.

[bunker dunker]

bigp,i may do saturday also.have to see whats going on.

[BigP]

Nice! I miss the days of fishing two days in a row! Hopefully you can make it out. I'll be the tallest guy on the boat. You can't miss me!

[jmurr711]

i'll be the widest on sunday ahahahahahha

[bunker dunker]

hahaha,what are ya saying jmurr,sunday we will be bow heavy{lol}

[jmurr711]

true story last year in Mass the captain asked me and sportfishingusa to move forward because we were putting to much weight in the sterncausing her to run slower aahhahahahaahhhah

think i will tie up some triple string bucktail rigs and go for a triple header sunday!

[bunker dunker]

FAT IS WERE ITS AT,THIN IS NO LONGER IN!!!!!well i'm going both saturday and sunday on the voyager.stop by and say hello if your going.i'll be up in the bow catching spots.

[jmurr711]

toss some stuff voerboard while you are linging hopefully it will drft to where we fish sunday and there will be some mahi under it!

( just kidding in no way do I endorse littering or dumping in the sea)

[BigP]

Unfortunately I will not be making it out today. My daughter decided it was a great night to get sick and have been up with her the entire night. We have a doctors appt this morning. Good luck bunker dunker. I may try and get out tomorrow, but who knows.

[jmurr711]

Unfortunately I will not be making it out today. My daughter decided it was a great night to get sick and have been up with her the entire night. We have a doctors appt this morning. Good luck bunker dunker. I may try and get out tomorrow, but who knows.
sorry to hear that man if you do get a chance I am going tomorrow thats worth the price of admission

[BigP]

I'm going tomorrow! See you all in the morning.

[jmurr711]

sounds great! wonder if Mr. Mack went or not?????

[BigP]

It was good meeting and fishing with you guys today. Fishing wasn't great, but it was still a great day to be out on the water.

Paul