NJF Tuna Trip quick report:

[jigamafish]

Congrats guys!!!!

[beachwhistle]

That "big allison" kicked my a$$. Good thing the mates were there to help.
What a crazy two hours, 4 - 5 hookups at a time and people ducking under and over as fish ran this way and that. That poor mate in the stern trying to keep track tags.
Thanks for posting the morning after picture Duffman - lying sack a..

[Tin Squid]

Thanks to both the entire crew of the Gambler and also to Andy for making this trip possible. When you have all the pieces (a good crew, people who fish hard and work together with great attitudes) of the puzzle in place, good things can really happen. A fabulous bite was going on from 2:00 am until about 4:15 or so. Duffman started it off next to me with a jig and it was "full throttle" from there with fish hitting the deck with big time frequency. The blood was all over the bow so thick that it had to be washed off at least three times within 45 minutes so people would not slip on it. Now that's some serious tuna fishing folks!

Kudos to the guys up front who kept the fish "lit up" with their jigging efforts. Warren, Duffman, "In Pursuit", "Ray Rod" and others, you kept it going, great job!

Gambler Crew- Without your solid efforts, we surely would not have had the chance to put it together. You guys did a great job and showed us what good teamwork and solid efforts by pros can produce. Way to go!

Kudos to all as it was a trip to remember.

Keep slingin' those jigs!

Can you say spicy tuna rolls?

Andy, I'm gonna make you try jigging next time! (the iron beats changing baits any day)

[Pennsy Guy]

It's a REAL TREAT to fish with a group of guys that know what they're doing and work together. Thanks for having me onboard. I've been a bait man up until late last year and am still a novice with the jig, but learning!

Best trip of the past few years, fish-wise AND fishermen-wise.

Sargrasso fish don't fight much but are a load and Mola on light leaders gotta be a blast.

Thanks again Andy, like the new dark sweat shirt. Looking to next year......

And, of course, accolades and total appreciation to Capt's Mike, John, Greg and Stan for all they did and do on every trip. Really work hard for us--the Gambler IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!

Got three more trips starting this Saturday..then next Saturday and then the 28th...Hope some of you can make it....I think the tuna are finally here, it's like they're two months behind schedule...

Chuck

[Sam3]

For my first tuna trip and I had a great time. It's like this all the time, right guys?

It was nice meeting all of you and kudos to the Capt. and Crew for all their hard work. Just an incredible trip for sure.

Looking forward to next year!

[ReelErIn]

The trip was a blast great fishing with the NJF crew as always.
Dan & Ken how the arms feeling ? Sams first trip did was a the deal.
Great trip Capt. & crew U guys worked your A$$ off THANKS.

[Grateful Dad]

Unbelievable!! Great job guys!
It figures that this was the trip that I DIDN'T go on...

[Gerry Zagorski]

Great job Andy, Bob and crew and hats off to the Iron Man NJfishing.com Toona guys! That jigging is hard work nice to see you all stayed at it and were rewarded for the effort.

What a special trip for everyone! These days don't come around very often. I really appreciated the sportmenship ethic with all of you.

The crew was outstanding and worked really hard.

I can hardly lift my elbows - bad case of Jig Fever....It can only be cured by Sushi!

Thanks again Andy!

Warren

[JustFishing]

Duffman (aka..#8-#23), I can really use some steaks. Your freezer can't fit all that sword and tuna..lol I will trade you for some warm bud light.

Richie B, the venison sticks were delicious, but they sure did give me some nasty gas. I felt bad for anyone who was fishing next to me!! Try to get me that butchers #.

Paul & Bob, the bluefin will be working there way up to lake Kinnelon soon. We should set up a trip and take the quads there..

Andy, thanks for showing up and putting this together. Next time you should bring your poles... Good job on hooking your neighbor (John) up with a pole and some fish. He had a great catch!! I got to hook up on some mahi and release them again...lol ttys!!

Charlie, how's the back feeling? That sunfish was big + 20 lbs. of extra line and weights along with it.

good time guys, hope to do it again,
Randy