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BluewaterTops · 04-13-2007, 07:05 AM

dom and all....i would type all of my offshore knowledge.

..but it wouldnt be fair...lol...first off i cant type that much. second i would win the prize...and im not eligable in any contests..its for the members..... so good luck ... how did that sound?? ha

......jim

Reel Draggin' Tackle · 04-14-2007, 05:30 PM

One More Day................

GP STRYKER · 04-14-2007, 06:28 PM

MATCH THE HATCH.
As a capt. of a small boat you need every advantage you can get when tuna fishing...One of those would be pay close attention to your spread..! I can tell you what hit what bait In what postion three weeks after the trip (keep a catch log)...Things change every day one day there feeding on squid the next day flying fish Then the next day sand ells.So If you notice a certain bait getting more attention then the others try to match It not just the same lure but color & size..Both color & size play a big part In there feeding habits..Also look for what there eating when the hit the deck or cut one open & check out whats Inside...This can be very usefull when things are slow but other boats In the area are getting hits cut him open & try to solve the problem..If you have ever been down to the docks when the boats come In you will find alot of capts & mates going to the fish cleaners to see what they had In them.

GP STRYKER · 04-14-2007, 06:43 PM

Trip Planning ?A?

1. First I would decide on a species I want to target.
2. I would research the best place to catch that fish at the time I am planning on traveling. Research location, best bite opportunities and travel warnings.
3. Once I have decided on a couple locations I would look for references prior to contacting some outfits. I know what kind of references I am going to get from the outfits. I am looking for unbiased opinions.
4. Once I have narrowed the field down to three or four outfits I look at reputation, cost, vessel, language barriers (do they supply English speaking captains), travel time, cost, other activities (if I am traveling with family) government warnings and weather conditions (again this is usually only a factor when traveling with family.
5. Now that I have answered many of these questions myself I contact the outfits and ask many of the same questions. I want to make sure that I get truthful answers if it is an outfit I have never used. I also want to speak with the captain directly. If the outfit will not let you speak to the captain I usually do not go any further. I ask the captain questions about tackle, involvement, bait, techniques, mates, tipping, airport pickup, fishing times and food. I have learned that the outfit may tell you one thing but when you get there it is altogether different. I have also learned that if the captain is not willing to spend some time with you on the phone discussing all of these factors then you are probably talking with the wrong person to guide you on your big bucks $$ trip. Move on to the next charter outfit.

GP STRYKER · 04-14-2007, 06:58 PM

Pointers that can help on frequently visited destinations.

1. Can I hook my own fish. Many charter boats are more interested in season long titles and not your goal for the trip.
2. Make sure to ask if the bait is included in the price.
3. If in the Keys make sure you ask many questions about the bait catching ability if this is the outfit?s plan on obtaining bait.
4. Who keeps the catch ----- do they practise catch & release.
5. In places like Latin America I would recommend a American captain. they tend to work harder for the fish. Some charter outfits are famous for the loop trip. A captain will take you on a big loop regardless of the fishing opportunity.
6. Check to see if you can bring fish home if that is your goal. The US will allow fish from almost all countries. Make sure you freeze your catch first because the airlines will not allow ice in the coolers.

GP STRYKER · 04-14-2007, 07:00 PM

Fish only have three original thoughts in their entire lives:
1. If it's bigger than you??swim away fast!.
2. If it's the same size as you?.swim with it for protection.
3. If it's smaller than you??.eat it!

On the left coast when we see a large school of porpoise we pick up lines and run a fair bit ahead of them drop down a couple live baits via downriggers to approx 100 ft where there are at times a school of bluefin or yellowfin under the porpoise.

GP STRYKER · 04-14-2007, 07:05 PM

When we are setting out our lines and they are set ---- we tie a rubber band to the line right at the reel allowing anyone on board to reset the baits after they are hit or checked.

GP STRYKER · 04-14-2007, 07:11 PM

When fishing for long fin albacore we get numerous multiple strikes and to avoid confusion on resetting the lines we have a # on the reel and a matching # on the rod holder. In this manner the # rod goes back into the same # rod holder and with the rubber band mark lines are easily reset to proper placement. Things tend to get hectic when you have four guys on board and all lines are hit.

GP STRYKER · 04-14-2007, 07:20 PM

When fishing for long fin albacore and we get strikes, we hit the MOB, throw a couple handfulls of cut bait and keep trolling for a long 10 count hopefully loading up the other rods, throttle down than keep one engine in gear moving forward and commence to bring in our hooked fish.

GP STRYKER · 04-14-2007, 07:31 PM

We bring in our outrigger lines first reset than flat lines and reset than return immediately to MOB numbers ---- no time is spent cleaning the fish, admiring fish caught or having a refreshment celebrating the experience ---- we get right back to the numbers for that may be the only bite of the day. When you run out 50 miles and pay $ 4.50 per gal for gas you take every advantage that comes your way.

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