TUNA.Com. * Trip of a Lifetime

[In Pursuit]

Tick another one off my bucket list, what an experience!! I went on the trip thinking hey the rods are in the rod holder and we are using 130s how hard could it be? All I can say is holy s**t these things are freaking powerful. It was a bit of a bummer to lose the "little guy" next to the boat but we were definitely rewarded with something truly special. These are some magnificent creatures and it was a honor to be part of this trip.

Thanks to Capt Dave and Paul for running an absolute spotless and professional
operation.

NJ Dave, all fish over 73" have to be sold commercially, depending what it sells for in Japan, we may get a free trip out of it.

[Baldguy01]

great fish! def on my bucket list, but not sure I like the idea of a fish caught on the US coast heading to Japan - regardless of market conditions - something to ponder I guess

[vinntastic]

Damn,you Said It Fish Of A Lifetime,something From The Dicovery Channel,way To Go Guys

[RnK]

why is it that the captain only gives back the fares and keeps such a huge dollar amount all for himself. Doesn't seem right - heard they all do it that way in MA, guess that's why you have no choice.

Am I missing something? Thoughts???

[Fish_Harder]

because any person without a commercial permit for bft is not allowed to sell them. just as if you caught the fish on a private boat. i know it sounds bad but its a law that is followed by all the commercial captains

[TUNA.COM]

Originally Posted by RnK

why is it that the captain only gives back the fares and keeps such a huge dollar amount all for himself. Doesn't seem right - heard they all do it that way in MA, guess that's why you have no choice.

Am I missing something? Thoughts???

Sure, come on my boat for a small fee, use my permit and my tackle, subtract what you payed for the trip ($1250) from what the fish paid ($12,000) and dam you made over $10,000 using my boat for a what is to be a fishing experience (much like marlin fishing) and not a fish for profit trip. If you're looking for a profit tuna fishing...buy a boat.

A free trip, steaks and the trip of a lifetime sounds good to me.

Am I missing something here?

Anyway...last I heard the boys were hooked up again today.

[TUNA.COM]

Howie, Eric and Jon,

It was a pleasure having you all on board as always and you all did a great job!!! Looking forward to cod fishing in the spring and tuna later in the summer.

We will save a few for you.

[In Pursuit]

Guys don't turn this into another drama fest. Capt Dave could just go out there with his crew, catch the fish and keep all of the money for himself. Instead he opens his boat up at the risk of losing a $12,000 fish to our inexperience. Believe me Howie Jon and I are all experienced fisherman who totally had no clue what to do when these fish were hooked up.

We did get some steaks, what the hell would we do with 650# of Tuna????

Again, Dave thank you for having us aboard. It was a trip I will never forget, I would pay double for that experience again, but don't get any ideas. See you next spring for cod and July for tuna!

[JoeLongo]

Nice trip guys!

I also dont get the whole the thing with the selling of the fish, but im sure they knew it going into the trip. In any event, way to go!

I would have given a couple elbow drops and leg drops on that massive head!

[Life's A Beach]

Originally Posted by TUNA.COM

Sure, come on my boat for a small fee, use my permit and my tackle, subtract what you payed for the trip ($1250) from what the fish paid ($12,000) and dam you made over $10,000 using my boat for a what is to be a fishing experience (much like marlin fishing) and not a fish for profit trip. If you're looking for a profit tuna fishing...buy a boat.

A free trip, steaks and the trip of a lifetime sounds good to me.

Am I missing something here?

Anyway...last I heard the boys were hooked up again today.

Dave,

I don't think ANYONE is questioning your practices. WE just don't KNOW what the deal is. Speaking for myself, I ASSUMED the guys chartered the boat (or paid equal fares running open) just like they would charter a boat HERE for a normal tuna trip, for example:

Bluefin - Jig/Troll/Chunk - Up to 60 Miles...................... $4,195
Canyon: Overnighter .................................................. . $4,695 ***(July - October & Tutorials - $4,995)
(24 Hours - Troll & Chunk)


After talking to your friend Roger yesterday, I got the "low down" on how it's done. No harm, no foul.