12/7/21 Gambler tuna - NJFishing.com Your Best Online Source for Fishing Information in New Jersey

Pennsy Guy · #1 12-09-2021, 01:37 AM

TUNA IN THE SNOW...Capt. Bob took us to a shot of water between the Hudson and Toms starting a drift in 750' on an extremely slow westerly drift---started by a pot/high-flyer;1/2 hr. later still in sight. First fish on, a sword but lost after 15 minutes. Then a football YF---H2O is 60.5*--what are you doing still here? Made a total of 4 moves (I think) over the duration of our endeavors to catch.
3 spots were successful for a total of 7 tuna--6 YF's, 1 LF (pool fish). 5 tuna caught after daybreak. Only 1 bird? WTF! just the opposite of last trip!!! I'm not complaining--went 1/1; got the last YF (35-40*) in at 12:45 this PM. I think all but one were caught on bait- butterfish, 1 on a sardine. Also, 3 goldens and 2 blue lines were caught along with doubles on spiny dogs. Only one runoff by 2 anglers on one blue shark--a couple were seen cruising. After a very nice weather condition at night and early AM, a very light breeze started and soon became as NOAA had forecast--10 to 20 and building seas with rain; the Pleasant Damsel was kicked out by the Nasty Lady--probably quite snotty out there now. Very little current to start, 3 oz straight down 60-70' before being picked up in the current to, at trips end when 8 oz would act like a flat line. We do, however, thank King Neptune for the weather window for one last Hurrah. Very nice to end the late season tuna trip with a plus.
Kudos to Capt. Bob for making a successful one last tuna trip and to the crew, Nico, John and Chris for all they do, always appreciated.

Duffman · #2 12-09-2021, 07:50 AM

Very nice report man. Good to see you getting your tuna after paying your dues last few seasons. Well deserved!

capt74 · #3 12-09-2021, 08:34 AM

Way to go Chuckie great finish to the season.

2na · #4 12-09-2021, 10:34 AM

Good job Pal. Thanks for the report…wish I coulda been there.

Shorts

Pennsy Guy · #5 12-09-2021, 12:32 PM

I forgot---On the lighter side, although it didn't snow while fishing, it was when we got back in and mates cleaned tuna in the snow---so, in my mind (fuzzy as it is) that qualifies...LOL

captbogan · #6 12-10-2021, 10:57 AM

Thanks for the report, Chuck Ironman Eaton. Always good to fish with you. And thanks to the great guys and gals for a terrific canyon season on the Gambler. With the exception of a couple tough trips, it was really good, old-school canyon fishing this year. We saw yellowfin, longfin, mahi, swordfish, golden tiles, blueline tiles, jacks, makos, marlins and squids. Every trip was a great adventure. Last year was good too. Hopefully this will be a continuing trend.

Chuck, you forgot to mention that Captain Bob made you go inside and put on your slickers

Capt Greg would never forgive me if you got the chills