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captainrich

10-04-2021 06:23 PM

GOLDEN EAGLE - TODAY'S TUNA TRIP!

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The weather was definitely snarly out there on the Tuna Trip but we came back with some nice 50 to 60lb. YELLOWFIN along with LONGFIN, SKIPJACKS and a MAHI. We probably lost about three times as many as we caught. Check out all the good pictures below.

The GOLDEN EAGLE sails every day for STRIPERS & BLUES at 7:30 am from Belmar Marina in Belmar, NJ.

For more information visit us at
www.goldeneaglefishing.com or call 732-681-6144.

See you onboard.

CODCHALY

10-04-2021 07:35 PM

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One question, why aren't these fish, TUNA, being collared ???

Nice Catch CAPT !!!

capt74

10-05-2021 08:22 AM

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Because we have enough room in our slush tanks for them. There bleed and put into our tanks.

AndyS

10-05-2021 01:35 PM

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Why do you lose so many fish ???

And yes, why aren't these fish either quartered or collard ???

Jigman13

10-05-2021 02:08 PM

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My guess in losing fish at that rate is likely due to really light leaders---#30 and #40 lb fluoro and maybe not using circle hooks with said light leaders.

capt74

10-05-2021 04:18 PM

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First off Andy, tuna can not be quartered or loined at sea. Against the law. All head boats lose fish that are hooked for various reasons. Knots ,leader size ,tangles, angler error and various outer reasons. Shit happens.

Ol Pedro

10-05-2021 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CODCHALY (Post 563576)

One question, why aren't these fish, TUNA, being collared ???

Nice Catch CAPT !!!

Charlie, back when we worked deck together our fares were selling a lot of their tuna. Collared fish cool faster, are easier to handle, and ready to weigh at the buyer. When the bite is on we only have time to bleed, tag, and tank fish. I think the Voyager collars their tuna. To each his own.

Duffman

10-05-2021 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by capt74 (Post 563612)

First off Andy, tuna can not be quartered or loined at sea. Against the law.

When did this become law? I ask for a reason.

Ol Pedro

10-05-2021 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyS (Post 563605)

Why do you lose so many fish ???

And yes, why aren't these fish either quartered or collard ???

Andy, not listening to the crew is one of the top reasons for lost fish. When fish are over 50lbs you can't make too many mistakes. Even on straight 80lb it isn't so easy to land these larger units.
Bad knots, old line, wrong rod/reel, wrong hooks, poorly maintained reels, wrong drag settings, these are just some of the variables that we have control over. Even when we get it all right as Capt74 said sh*t happens.

2na	10-05-2021 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Duffman (Post 563619)

When did this become law? I ask for a reason.

Any fish with a minimum size limit MAY NOT be filleted at sea. YFT have a min size limit of 27"

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