Bonito off Martha's Vineyard

hoopa drives the boat · 08-14-2007, 12:11 PM

On the edge and I were at the inshore thing again Sat 8-11 on his proline. We started out @ hedge fence with bait, bluefish and bonito. We landed 2 bones along with a dozen blues in the 6 lb class. Fishfinder was lit up with life. Tide died out so we did a little exploring to the south around cape poge and zippo for life. Steamed further south towards the hooter and came across some life on the flats. Picked up 2 more bones and 1/2 dozen bluefish. Ran back towards home and stopped by hedge again to find the absolute opposite of the am tide. Zero. Nothing on the fishfinder. Called it a day and pulled the traps for a couple bugs for dinner. All in all a lot of fun on freshwater tackle. The bones loved mackeral ziggy jigs and green fastracs.

sjog · 08-14-2007, 08:28 PM

Hey Hoopa
I was at Hedge Canyon (the local joke) my self Sat. and Sun.
I keep my boat in OB, live in Edg.
Years ago we had plenty 'o bones and albies right on the beach, but the fence is short enough ride.
I anchored and drifted sand eels, got two on Sun 'bout crack 'o noon.
You guys might have seen me.
I'll try to load pic of boat( on land this spring) . If you see me come along side to chat!!

vrc-rods · 08-15-2007, 07:33 AM

Nothing like light tackle fishing!!

parapapam · 08-15-2007, 09:52 AM

[quote=sjog;31783]Hey Hoopa
I was at Hedge Canyon (the local joke) quote]

Hedge canyon...

I like that one.

Mike

On The Edge · 08-15-2007, 10:04 AM

Hey Hoop,
Lookin like we may get the greenlight from mother nature to get out east Sat and south on Sunday....

Looking foward to seeing what the new bars we rigged will produce...

hoopa drives the boat · 08-16-2007, 06:22 AM

Sjog,

We'll definetely stop by to say hello to a fellow nbs guy. I love the hedge canyon reference too. That's classic. We'll be back out there when the weather doesn't allow us offshore.

On the edge,

I think it's time for some bigger tuner on some heavier gear.

On The Edge · 08-16-2007, 10:18 AM

i think it is time for some bigger tuner and some stuff that eats tuna

Two Bobs · 08-16-2007, 10:28 AM

Any advise on fishing for bones would be appreciated. They are giving me a coranary.

hoopa drives the boat · 08-16-2007, 12:19 PM

Briscrit,

We treat them like the tuna they are and troll small jigs and swimmers for them. We fish 4 rods - 2 off rodriggers and 2 flatlined off the stern. We troll anywhere from 3 to 5 knots depending on tide and current. Long baits are 150' back and flatlines are 30' back. Main line is 8lb test with 10lb fluoro leaders. As with their bigger brothers you've got to fish where there is life and structure. You've gotta weed thru the blues to get them but they are there. Good luck - they are a lot of fun. Can't wait till the albies show up.

Two Bobs · 08-16-2007, 12:47 PM

Thank you,

08-14-2007, 12:11 PM	#1
hoopa drives the boat NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Douglas, MA Posts: 121	Bonito off Martha's Vineyard On the edge and I were at the inshore thing again Sat 8-11 on his proline. We started out @ hedge fence with bait, bluefish and bonito. We landed 2 bones along with a dozen blues in the 6 lb class. Fishfinder was lit up with life. Tide died out so we did a little exploring to the south around cape poge and zippo for life. Steamed further south towards the hooter and came across some life on the flats. Picked up 2 more bones and 1/2 dozen bluefish. Ran back towards home and stopped by hedge again to find the absolute opposite of the am tide. Zero. Nothing on the fishfinder. Called it a day and pulled the traps for a couple bugs for dinner. All in all a lot of fun on freshwater tackle. The bones loved mackeral ziggy jigs and green fastracs. __________________ Chris - "hoop" 26' Triton Walk w/ twin 200hpdi "Here's to swimmin with bowlegged women"

08-15-2007, 07:33 AM	#3
vrc-rods NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 78	Nothing like light tackle fishing!! __________________ VRC- Handcrafted Fishing Rods www.vrcrods.com

08-15-2007, 10:04 AM	#5
On The Edge NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: douglas MA Posts: 300	Hey Hoop, Lookin like we may get the greenlight from mother nature to get out east Sat and south on Sunday.... Looking foward to seeing what the new bars we rigged will produce... __________________ Catch um up 1999 proline 2202 wa 1999 200 merc

08-16-2007, 06:22 AM	#6
hoopa drives the boat NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Douglas, MA Posts: 121	Sjog, We'll definetely stop by to say hello to a fellow nbs guy. I love the hedge canyon reference too. That's classic. We'll be back out there when the weather doesn't allow us offshore. On the edge, I think it's time for some bigger tuner on some heavier gear. __________________ Chris - "hoop" 26' Triton Walk w/ twin 200hpdi "Here's to swimmin with bowlegged women"

08-16-2007, 10:18 AM	#7
On The Edge NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: douglas MA Posts: 300	i think it is time for some bigger tuner and some stuff that eats tuna __________________ Catch um up 1999 proline 2202 wa 1999 200 merc

08-14-2007, 08:28 PM	#2
sjog NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marthas Vineyard Posts: 36	Hey Hoopa I was at Hedge Canyon (the local joke) my self Sat. and Sun. I keep my boat in OB, live in Edg. Years ago we had plenty 'o bones and albies right on the beach, but the fence is short enough ride. I anchored and drifted sand eels, got two on Sun 'bout crack 'o noon. You guys might have seen me. I'll try to load pic of boat( on land this spring) . If you see me come along side to chat!!

08-15-2007, 09:52 AM	#4
parapapam NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 32	[quote=sjog;31783]Hey Hoopa I was at Hedge Canyon (the local joke) quote] Hedge canyon... I like that one. Mike

08-16-2007, 10:28 AM	#8
Two Bobs NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: andover, ma Posts: 22	Any advise on fishing for bones would be appreciated. They are giving me a coranary.

08-16-2007, 12:19 PM	#9
hoopa drives the boat NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Douglas, MA Posts: 121	Briscrit, We treat them like the tuna they are and troll small jigs and swimmers for them. We fish 4 rods - 2 off rodriggers and 2 flatlined off the stern. We troll anywhere from 3 to 5 knots depending on tide and current. Long baits are 150' back and flatlines are 30' back. Main line is 8lb test with 10lb fluoro leaders. As with their bigger brothers you've got to fish where there is life and structure. You've gotta weed thru the blues to get them but they are there. Good luck - they are a lot of fun. Can't wait till the albies show up. __________________ Chris - "hoop" 26' Triton Walk w/ twin 200hpdi "Here's to swimmin with bowlegged women"

08-16-2007, 12:47 PM	#10
Two Bobs NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: andover, ma Posts: 22	Thank you,

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