Gambler 36hr tuna Trick or Treat trip

[Pennsy Guy]

Just back from a slightly abbreviated trip. On the way out, we passed through the forecast "light 'n variable" winds in 15 minutes--trick. Wind started to blow and we anchored in 10-20 winds & 3-4' seas. First fish in @ 4pm, 45-50# bird--my treat. Pool winner--110# yellow-- boated along with 2 more 60# yellows @ the same time between 5:45 & 7 PM---more treats. One more bird boated around 9PM--treat. Perhaps a night bite? No, on came the blue dogs en masse. Really, had 3 on at once with 4-5 others waiting for their chance for a baited hook--trick. Porpoise made an appearance and catchable squid all night--treat. One or two birds caught on jigs for a total of 8 tuna--mixed trick & treat. NOAA was right today, it got worse as the day progressed on our way in-most 6-8'ers with some bigger 'til we got to the Manasquan Ridge & conditions improved dramatically--trick & treat 'til we got to the inlet-out going tide along with large stacked waves made for an expertly handled entrance--trick & treat. Final treat--I have 2 fish(1 each flavor) to steak after a fishless last year & this year's blown out trips. Finally, tuna in the freezer!
Kudos to Capt. Jeff, 2nd Capt. Greg & mates Todd, Nicho(sic) & Jill-also serving galley fare to the rail--they're the final treats. Final trick--between the boat swinging & the diving shearwaters, you had to pick your time for getting your bait back in or on the retrieve.
Waiting for next week...