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...

[shrimpman steve]

Everyone made it home from the deep safe and sound and some fish in the cooler! Nice trip in my humble opinion

[Flygaff]

I'm out on the 36 hour on the 6th & 7th. I can't wait. I'm home tying rigs and setting drags. My dream trip = 3 yellowfin, 1 Albacore, a sword, and a Mako.
Maybe i'm a little greedy.

[AndyS]

At least you got a few. 110 is a nice yellowfin !

[Pennsy Guy]

Originally Posted by Flygaff

I'm out on the 36 hour on the 6th & 7th. I can't wait. I'm home tying rigs and setting drags. My dream trip = 3 yellowfin, 1 Albacore, a sword, and a Mako.
Maybe i'm a little greedy.

Wow---you're looking for a "Gambler trifecta" plus mako--see you on board & I hope you get it...pretty difficult to achieve this year though...Hopefully the tuna catching gets better. Late in the game but it's happened before; we can only hope!

[captmark]

Pennys I saw the Gambler coming and it looked to be really dicy who ever was at the wheel did an awesome and safe job..

[Flygaff]

Originally Posted by Pennsy Guy

Wow---you're looking for a "Gambler trifecta" plus mako--see you on board & I hope you get it...pretty difficult to achieve this year though...Hopefully the tuna catching gets better. Late in the game but it's happened before; we can only hope!

Really, I'll be very happy with a 60 pound yellowfin

[Pennsy Guy]

Originally Posted by Flygaff

Really, I'll be very happy with a 60 pound yellowfin

^^^^Me too...forecast looks good---so far....

captmark...Jeff Melitos had the helm...it was a masterful job getting in. Think we all breathed a big sigh of relief afterwards....it probably looked worse onboard than on the jetty.

[Flygaff]

I'm almost ready. Mostly packed. I am bringing

1- 50 with #80 mono
1- Jigging setup with #80 braid and 100 yard top of 50 mono
1- Spinning setup with 200 yards of #30
6- tuna rigs - 50# Fluro with 6/0 hook
3- Tuna rigs - 30# Fluro with 6/0 hooks
3- Sword rigs - 80# Fluro with 12/0 hooks
3- Mahi rigs - 20# Fluro with 3/0 hooks
Also - Lights - Weights- floats
Sardines & Whole ling for baits

Now I just need to pack clothes and food

Can't wait to get out there

[Jigman13]

I'd up those swords rigs to #200 but that's just me

I also use #40 fluoro for mahi and let them swallow the hook. They're not chewing thru it and you can hoist them up if a mate w gaff is occupied elsewhere