October 15 2016
Ran south with six other boats today on the hunt for yellowfin. On board was a family of five who have a vacation home up island near Fenwick. The boats spread out trusting that someone will find the fish. Sometime around 9:30 Todd captures a pair of yf so I point the boat in his direction. By the time we arrive the other boats are already there but no more encounters. As I make the first pass our long rigger gets nailed and we put a 32″ yf in the box. The six of us continue to work the area but the fish seem to have vanished. Shortly before noon I’m asked to troll in the direction of home since dad isn’t feeling so great. Seems this is something he battles while ocean fishing and a medical condition prevents him from taking Meclizine. 15 minutes after leaving the fleet we hit cold / green water and my hopes fade of seeing any more tuna’s. Listening to the radio on the ride home seems those crazy tuna started to bite again around 1:00.