Tuna...Nahhh

[Oasis]

Went on a 24hr tuna trip, 4.5hrs ride in + 0 bites + 0 fish and 8hrs (nasty, nasty) trip back = my last tuna trip. been on 3 trips last 3 years, and that last one just killed it for me. Good luck to everyone going this years.
there will be tuna rods and a nice reels for sale in the classified section as soon as I get home to take some pic and post them.
;)
Ps. can't wait to get out tomorrow and enjoy sea bass fishing.

[Capt. Debbie]

Too bad. It's still fishing., But extreme fishing. Long trip and big bux. But still fishing.

And yes it does suck to wait all year for a cooler filled with ice and air after getting your ass kicked staying up all night and roughed up.

I have a huge freezer cooler that has never even been splashed by fish blood. In fact the corners are rubbed through from dragging it in and out over the years.


What you selling? LOL Bad days are not surprising. You know that?

[bobscrestliner]

I think I was on that trip with you. Rough trip for sure not sure it's my last but I'll think hard before I do it again.

[Invisible Ralph]

When they suck they suck big, but when they hit they hit big! Went a couple weeks ago we did Jigged yellowfin up to 100 pounds caught longfin two swordfish and a white marlin. Been on other trips where you get your butt kicked for 24 to 30 hours and nothing but Bruises from the rail to show for it. That's why it's called fishing not catching

[nate chud]

I stayed at the rail from start to finish took my but kickin and the tuna gods were good to me one nice fat yellowfin just got done grillin some steaks nice:)

[frugalfisherman]

Too much money and too long a ride for hit or miss.

[shrimpman steve]

It is a safari

You pay your money and takes your chances:D

I've had slamming trips and some duds. But I've always looked at it as an adventure most people will never experience.

[capt richie]

Trust me bro your not the only one ever to give up canyon fishin many nights I've sat out there asking myself wtf am I doing here I must be crazy lol but it seems even after the worst ass kicking a few days on land you start thinking about the next trip it's like a drug!!! Trust me you'll get over it :)

[Garone Custom Rods]

Trust me bro your not the only one ever to give up canyon fishin many nights I've sat out there asking myself wtf am I doing here I must be crazy lol but it seems even after the worst ass kicking a few days on land you start thinking about the next trip it's like a drug!!! Trust me you'll get over it :)

Exactly!

[shrimpman steve]

I don't know if he's gettin over it as his equipment is on the classified section:eek:

[AndyS]

I haven't been out to the canyons in a while but....pilot whales, whales, porpoise, marlin, swordfish, tuna, sharks. The realm of Neptune himself. The awesome sunsets and sunrises. The salty crisp smell of the deep blue. War birds, Navy ships, cargo containers. To me there is no better place to be, no cell phones.
The night breeze, the endless amount of stars. Mahi and squid shooting through the weeds at night lit up in a rainbow of colors. No better place on earth.

Catching a tuna is but a small part of the experience.

[BCinerie]

I have made about 60 canyon runs over the years maybe a few more. 35/40 trips have been successful in catching. The rest was a nice boat ride ! 1 the ride sucked, got caught coming back in 15/20 footers thank God for that Lydia construction. Seen some ausome stuff out there from giant whale sharks to tiny birds, sunrise to sunset views in every direction. The cost has gotten a little high. I want to say my first trip cost $150. Bacardi runs was 125 or so! Boy times have changed. I have slowed Down a little bit still enjoy that 4-6 hour ride out and boy I never sleep so good.

[bunker dunker]

fishing is fishing!!!! some days you eat the bear some days the bear has to eat too.it just a great trip to get out there and see stuff you won't see inside.

[capt richie]

I have made about 60 canyon runs over the years maybe a few more. 35/40 trips have been successful in catching. The rest was a nice boat ride ! 1 the ride sucked, got caught coming back in 15/20 footers thank God for that Lydia construction. Seen some ausome stuff out there from giant whale sharks to tiny birds, sunrise to sunset views in every direction. The coat has gotten a little high. I want to say my first trip cost $150. Bacardi runs was 125 or so! Boy times have changed. I have slowed Down a little bit still enjoy that 4-6 hour ride out and boy I never sleep so good.

Lydia construction and an ass kicking let me take a shot at this (SEA DEVIL)!!!!!

[Leif]

I was out there! First time ever I didn't feel so good. Didn't even fish the whole time. First time for everything....Didn't get any either..

BUT...I will never quit trying. I'm gonna go if they go. I'll quit when I die.


Leif

[BCinerie]

Lydia construction and an ass kicking let me take a shot at this (SEA DEVIL)!!!!!

Actually was the old gambler ! 9 -10 hr ride home no fun.

[Pennsy Guy]

Actually was the old gambler ! 9 -10 hr ride home no fun.

Yea BC, been there, done that too...sometimes you're the bug, sometimes the windshield, thankfully it's the windshield WAY more...Actually just got back from a Gambler 36hr trip...I'll be reporting on this trip directly...
Oasis...caught my first yellow & bird on the gambler...had some "bug" trips, but many more of the other...How much do you spend on a family vaca? One guy told me tonight that the 3 grand I spend on tuna per year was too much. I asked how much he spends on family vaca---10/12 grand...and I spend too much? Some days they go to the beach, others to the arcade, movies or just stare out the window at the rain...Know someone who took vaca in OBX-they were evacuated after 2 days for a hurricane...It's a crap shoot, yes, but at least you have an excellent chance of a lot of great eating tuna steaks for you, family and friends...just sayin'.....
And you got a chance to see what motha' nature can be like when she's the "nasty lady" waiting for you outside the inlet...

[bassnblues]

Fishing is supposed to be fun. If you're not having fun, why do it? Plenty of other fish to go after.

[b_mac]

I am actually glad it isn't easy and we don't come home with fish every time... or there would be even more boats out there and more people with the great stories and pictures like I have earned by spending a lot of $$$ and a lot of time at the rail. I always tell people I have had more bad trips than good but wow were the good ones good. Always a good idea to book 4 trips and maybe get out on 2-3 or all 4 if you are lucky.

[BCinerie]

I am glad it is not EZ also. Took me until I was 44 to land my first big eye, 41 for my first Swordie. 25 for my first Striper caught my first bluefish at 8 on the Gambler, First Yellowfin with Gary Fagan on the old Mohawk in the "slough" first fluke on the Norma k2. They all was not EZ but earned with $$ and Time!! Would not trade the memories for anything

[Pennsy Guy]

Oasis, you really opened a big can of worms:eek: If it was "catchin'", just think how many fish wouldn't be out there!!! But then, you wouldn't have to worry about not catching any fish 'cause they'd all be on the endangered species list so you couldn't fish for 'em anyway!!!! just like portions of the West Coast, thanks to the tree huggers.....

[2na]

Well...some guys golf, some guys play chess, some guys even go fishing in lakes and streams! To each his own. For me however...my absolute favorite thing in the world to do is canyon tuna fish on the Gambler. Catching fish is a just a bonus to an always memorable annual reunion with a unique group of friends and a captain and crew that love their jobs. I've too had trips years ago that I couldn't wait too return from but I'm SOOO glad I tried again. Moral of the story...maybe it's not for you OR maybe you just haven't found where you fit in yet.
Shorts

[Fisherman120]

I love fishing as much as anybody and certainly spend my share of money on party boats but I agree tuna isn't worth the money/risk in my opinion. Both times I went offshore the winds and waves were kicking and it wasn't a fun experience whatsoever, yet alone for hundreds of dollars. I'll stick to inshore fishing.

[b_mac]

I love fishing as much as anybody and certainly spend my share of money on party boats but I agree tuna isn't worth the money/risk in my opinion. Both times I went offshore the winds and waves were kicking and it wasn't a fun experience whatsoever, yet alone for hundreds of dollars. I'll stick to inshore fishing.

I think the key words were "both times I went". It has taken many people a lot more than just a couple trips to land a nice tuna.

[Fisherman120]

I'm no stranger to skunks or bad trips, I just don't think it's worth the money. I'll be back out there for sure, but going offshore isn't a common occurrence for me.

[glennj]

I would go with Andy and BC, the experience can be more than the catching.