On Monday September 30th I boarded the Helen-H out of Hyannis for a two day tuna trip to the canyons, along with 17 other anglers. We would be fishing in an area of 72 degree+ water around Veatch Canyon.
When we arrived offshore the swells were 6-8 feet with an occasional roller of 10 feet. There were high level clouds with some blue skies showing through.
We set out 6 squid rigs and had little action the first two hours as the clouds closed in. The mates decided that the rough and churning seas, in addition to the cloud cover, was limiting the squid rigs' silhouettes. The conditions were also limiting the slapping sounds of the squid rigs and birds.
Therefore they swapped out 3 squid rigs with deep diving Nomad lures. The feeling was these would present the lures 10 to 15 feet down while vibrating the “dinner bell”.
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Rich, glad you got a great trip. You have been on the tuna this year.
Awesome report Richard. Love it!!!
Sounds like a spectacular adventure! Thanks so much for sharing. I am curious on what happens to all that wonderful tuna. If it’s legal to be sold, does that supplement the cost of the trip?
No, Yellow fin is all yours. You catch it you keep it.
We all took home filets to enjoy. Total tuna was 45+ and Mahi filets to boot.
Two luck guys split the sword fish. (darn!!!)
I have just cooked up the most delicious fresh Achi Tuna.
: Pat dry all three sides, coat with Black & White sesame seeds
Sear in oiled pan over medium heat 2-3 minutes/side
Move to cooling rack for 1 hour
Wrap in foil/saran wrap and refrigerate over night to firm it up.
Slice thin wedges, get the wasabi and enjoy!!!r
Sounds wonderful. I assume you guys have invested in a food saver system to freeze the catch.
Tight lines,
Tom
The two Gents that caught the Big Eye Tune (approx.180- lbs. each = total 360 lbs.) were friends fishing along side of each other. My guesstimate was they went home with 200+ lbs. of prime fresh tuna from these two fish alone. They were in a group of friends, each catching multiple fish to boot.