Gambler decks run red

[Pennsy Guy]

3 words describe this trip---one incredible trip!!-- Riding out on a near flat sea to the Hudson, we stopped at the NOAA buoy at the tip for mahi of which only one was hooked and boated. Water here was greenish blue at low 60's. After a short run, we set up a drift on a wall in 350' crystal clear blue 69* water. change was visible, like crossing the street. Started at 1:30, first fish on/in about 2 o'clock---and then it started: for the next 6 hours, yes six, non-stop action with sometimes 4-5 fish on at once and as is usually the case, they all want to be together, either at the bow or stern. A very few were lost during the gatherings which attests to the crew's abilities and anglers listening. All these fish ranged from 60 to 90 lb. class yellows. The bigger ones would be cranked in to a point then would just stop, then the battle would really start. 15-20 minutes to get 'em to gaff--about half were double gaffed. At 7:30 the Gambler was plugged---even with several being collared before being slushed!!! 86 YFT's in 6 hours of fishing! that was just incredible. Are we staying for sword fish?---NO---Near the end some chicken mahi appeared eating the chum as it was ladled out. One discovered my butterfish, took 3-4 minutes of it working on it before hooking itself and getting lifted in.
Although this was a scheduled 36hr trip, it ended up as a 20hr super trip. I didn't hear any bitching about the early whistle. Any more fish, they would just lie on the deck and go bad--stupid.
There were several boats out there but we set up away from them--only 2 passed near unlike the previous trip.
We actually made one drift, starting on a wall, drifting into the canyon deep and up onto the other wall.
Again, KUDOS, KUDOS, KUDOS to the crew for their efforts and to Capt. Bob for his foresight in finding that magical "X".
I think only butters caught with maybe a few on squid. One flushed out fish was full of chunks and 4 whole butters. 2-4 ounces on 50-80# leaders caught. I had no touches on 60, went to 50 and had instant success. There were several boat poles-they all caught.
Totals: 86 YFT. 2 mahi. 1 squid(netted)
We're going to do this again next week? Can only hope....