Bluefin Search 5/28 and Bass Bite 5/29

[jrodda]

Tried something new this weekend. Inflated the boat and stuck in on top of my car for multiple days so I would cut down on prep time.



Saw there was some warm water pushing up and thought it's about time to start checking that stuff for game fish. So I planned for a 50 mile round trip to check the back end of the warm water bubble.

Got to the deep water and the water was filled with the by-the-wind sailors, and HUNDREDS of big mola were out snacking on 'em. I've never seen so many sunfish. Also thought I saw a small minke whale.



Ran a high speed troll loop toward the 14. Further I went the less life there was.



No bait in deep water, no sign of tuna.

Started looking in shallow for a skunk buster. Tried about a dozen stones before I finally landed something.



Packed it up after that.

Slept pretty hard, didn't feel enthused to fish inshore stuff in the morning based on the bite from the day before. Finally left my apartment to put things away at the storage unit but the wind still hadn't come up by noon, so decided to fish the strong afternoon tide for bass.

Worked out well.



Most fish were 12-14".





Two were in the 3lb range.



Ended with 16 bass in a little under 3 hours. All released.

Stalled once because of all the kelp in the water. Got stuck on a bag on the way in as well.



Colors for the day.

[vdisney]

50 miles seems like a long ways in that boat, you are persistent my man

[Latimeria]

50 miles seems like a long ways in that boat, you are persistent my man

Agreed, but persistence will pay off!




Well done, Jeremy.  It's funny, things like running into a bag 12 miles offshore are the things I worry about.  I'm stuck at work for another 14-hour day today but need to push myself to get out soon.  I skipped fishing this weekend to miss the crowd s and catch up on much needed rest.

[Tim524]

 Them swim baits got tore up pretty good !  That trash bag looks a mess too, glad you found a few fish and made it back in safely 

[Pinoyfisher]

You and Chris are pretty hardcore on your inflatables!!!