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captbogan · #1 09-29-2013, 11:36 AM

Returned from our 2nd canyon trip, another 48 hour Canyon Warrior trip.

Left at 11AM and approached the Hudson tip about 3:30. Surface temp went form 69f to 71f as we ran along the east wall. Ran half-way between East wall and the dip and tried an hour long drift, starting at 4:30, chunking and jigging.

Water looked good and clean and shot up as warm as 72.5f. Gave it over an hour, no bites, then ran up and anchored at the east wall. Seas began to build but it was fishable. During the night we hooked into and landed 8 big yellowfin and lost as many. 3 of those fish were caught on jigs (I wish I could get more fishermen to stick with jigs on these trips.)

By about 7AM, decided to run south and see what we could find.

Stopping for mahi on the way, we started slow, but as we continued south the mahi action got better and we ultimately landed over 100 in the 5 to 10lb range.

In the afternoon, trolled from 600 to 3000 ft --no bites.

Settled up again on anchor for night and during second night we took two longfin and another yellowfin, lost as many we landed. Also, Big Ed broke off a 100 lb sword near the boat. I think two of the 3 landed were hooked on jigs.

Not what we had hoped for in tuna numbers but we made the most of it and I think the guys had an enjoyable trip.

We have a sea bass marathon 7AM till 4PM on Tuesday --open boat-- just come down a little early if you can. $75.00.

Looking forward to taking the NJ guys out on Weds canyon marathon.

thunder835 · #2 09-29-2013, 01:59 PM

Can't wait Captain Bob! Missed our chance on the 48hr trips this year but just as excited about the 36hr trip! See you on Wednesday bright and early!

2na · #3 09-29-2013, 08:19 PM

Just picked up some new hammered jigs (and a barrel of Ben-Gay). My old jigs got stuck in that stupid net! I'll be back on the 11th.

Shorts

PaBeerGuy · #4 09-30-2013, 12:15 AM

I wish you guys the best of luck on that NJ trip Wed.

I was originally scheduled to go but got assigned some field work in Calif this week.

I hope to read a good report while I'm away.

Pennsy Guy · #5 09-30-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 2na

Just picked up some new hammered jigs (and a barrel of Ben-Gay). My old jigs got stuck in that stupid net! I'll be back on the 11th.

Shorts

Go get 'em Shorts, you're the jig master general!!!!!

Catch 'em up,
Chucky

capt74 · #6 09-30-2013, 06:13 PM

Chuck, Ain't that the truth, the man spent 12 hours on the rail pulling that pole. I was getting sore just watching him. Shorts you are the jig master.

captbogan · #7 10-01-2013, 02:30 PM

Shorts definitely deserves a couple tuna

BigChalupa · #8 10-01-2013, 04:30 PM

Are you allowed to use braid on these trips? I'd think it would be tough jigging with a reel packed with enough mono capacity all night...

Pennsy Guy · #9 10-01-2013, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BigChalupa

Are you allowed to use braid on these trips? I'd think it would be tough jigging with a reel packed with enough mono capacity all night...

Not really---my reel has 200yds braid with 200yds 50# mono top shot...just have to check the last 5-6' every three/four retrieves for line nicks from the jigs hook...deepest jigging on last trip was about 200' and up to 60-70'.....don't think I've ever been into the braid.....