Gambler 24hr Tuna

[Pennsy Guy]

Just back from a productive trip...Bob took some time finding our spot- a bit farther out in 65* nice mostly blue, crystal clear water. NOAA, again was spot on(not always off on forecasts) with light 'n variable with gentle seas. Set up a drift @ 3AM with first tuna in @ 4AM, 30# YFT...nothing 'til sun well up @ 7-another yellow, a bit bigger, 40#. No squid at all, one porpoise & only 1 blue shark run/bite off. Had 2 birds put on ice well after sun-up with 5-6 yellows 'til 3 whistles @ 3:00 this PM. Totals= 8-10 tuna(not sure). Like last trip, all the yellows were smaller, birds much larger. Kudos to Capt. Bob & Mike, mates Jill(mate, chef, office manager), Todd & Nico for their continued expertise in all things nautical & angler help. Special mentions: Capt. Bob for his extensive search for "the spot", Capt74-1 yellow & bird, 2na-1 yellow & me(blowing my own horn) 1 yellow(first fish) & 1 bird(pool winner)...yea, I know...Met a couple of guys from this site(NJF)--always cool!!!
BEST FOR LAST: After a 2hr40min fight, a SWOPRDFISH , close to a quadruple marker(400#) boated---a majestic fish--76"(tail fork-lwr lip), 49" girth. Hook-up in dark, boated in full light. What an awesome fish, just fantastic!!!!!!Anger gave steaks to all on board---class act. I'm sure you'll see pix of that fish on Gambler's Facebook.
Bob's thinking about another trip, next Wed-Thurs 24hr--needs 20-24 anglers(has 3 so far)…(we just got off the boat,,,LOL...no, seriously, we did!)