Gambler 36hr tuna

[Pennsy Guy]

Just back from a VERY bumpy trip--high end of NOAA's forecast, plus....Capt. Bob headed for the Hudson---stopped at a wreck for 2 drifts(1 dogfish,1 small sea bass, 1 gator bluefish). Started looking for a shot of warmer than 62* water and after a 4 hour banging, ended up @ the Lindy(1 of my favs) & anchored. At night the rain came on & off with only 2 rat swords safely released. Porpoise and squid traded places in the lights all night along with a mako that bit off after seconds. Water here was the warmest around, 67.9*. Nothing until about 8 AM with rain finally stopped but wind now cranking, Charlie tuna gets a 60# YFT on and in; then @ about 8:30,on a slow retrieve of a store bought sardine 75-100' from the boat, I get hooked up on 40# test. After4-5 mins rod snaps @ the 4th guide from top--fish is still there & on low gear, we get a 50# mean, lean & green YFT in the boat. Another was dropped on the jig after it went under the boat. That was that! And with a honking NE wind we started in @ 9:30 with everything secured. Back at the dock just before 6PM. Oh, also had the stray mahi @ night. Boat swung on it's leash but wasn't bad and not all the time(as the wind changed direction)...We did get beat up a bit but most hung in despite the conditions...Bob burned some fuel looking/getting us the very few fish.
Crew, Capt.'s Todd, Greg and mates Chris and Chris J. were @ their best helping everyone & adding a bit of jocularity throughout(and ball-busting). Kudos to Capt. Bob, crew and the anglers for hanging at the rail throughout...
What a season!!!!!