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Post by schlnrnd on Mar 6, 2022 21:15:06 GMT -5
So glad Wicked Tuna is back. I’m pulling for Time Flies to win this season. Gotta support the underdog.
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Post by fishnfool on Mar 6, 2022 21:57:11 GMT -5
Is it NC or MA?
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Post by schlnrnd on Mar 6, 2022 23:03:04 GMT -5
MA
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Post by outtadblue on Mar 7, 2022 10:21:42 GMT -5
I like the little boats going head to head with the big boys.
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Post by hookedup on Mar 7, 2022 12:08:30 GMT -5
I don't know about bottom fishing up north, but I know it's harder out of Oregon Inlet for small boats. Tougher to get out in bad weather and can't troll as many lines.
I always pull for the small boats, but it's an unfair competition trying to troll offshore.
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Post by noslackline on Mar 7, 2022 12:45:24 GMT -5
I don't know about bottom fishing up north, but I know it's harder out of Oregon Inlet for small boats. Tougher to get out in bad weather and can't troll as many lines. I always pull for the small boats, but it's an unfair competition trying to troll offshore. Richard I can personally attest that Stellwagen Bank can be flat ass calm or gnarly as any body of water I've ever been on. Somedays you just wish you never left the dock or the couch for that matter. Depending on where you launched, it can be a very long ride to home port.... The area holds a myriad of different speicies of marine life. Lot's of catching opportunities on the right day. Pete
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Post by Twisted on Mar 7, 2022 14:30:19 GMT -5
Stellwagen Bank is an amazing ecosystem and as Pete said it can be flat calm or downright treacherous. From Wikipedia: Over 130 species from numerous classes of the animal kingdom call the bank home at least temporarily. Some such fish are the Atlantic cod, silver hake, yellow-tail flounder, blue-fin and yellow-fin tuna, striped bass, blue fish and numerous species of shark including the great white shark. Shellfish such as the American lobster, sea scallops, squid and ocean quahogs are also prevalent. Many marine birds call the bank home including gannets, shearwaters, storm petrels, fulmars, puffins and razorbills. Reptiles are even present, primarily being represented by the leatherback sea turtle. Possibly the most famous animals on Stellwagen Bank are the mammals. Five species of seals (harp seal, gray seal, harbor seal, hooded seal, and ringed seal), and numerous whale species swim in the waters of Stellwagen. Whale watchers can frequently see humpback whales, minke whales and fin whales. There are occasional sightings of one of the most critically endangered whale species, North Atlantic right whale. Several other whale species can also be seen here including the sperm whale, beluga, orca, pilot whale, White-beaked dolphin, Atlantic white-sided dolphin, common dolphin, bottlenose dolphin, Risso’s dolphin, harbor porpoise, blue whale, and sei whale.
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Post by finatic on Mar 7, 2022 16:31:40 GMT -5
So we basically have the species of fish that twisted has mentioned. I'm west of that area so typically the fish will arrive in my area earlier. The first B.F. tuna was caught 75 days from yesterday last season in my area, Can't wait...
So we don't have the luxury to fish all season because of the winter's here. but when spring comes and the water warms the fishing is incredible if you're willing to get out there.
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Post by fishnfool on Mar 7, 2022 18:53:32 GMT -5
I am very envious of the fishery you guys have in your backyard, even if your season is shorter and you have shovel 2 feet of snow after each storm.
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Post by finatic on Mar 7, 2022 18:57:19 GMT -5
I am very envious of the fishery you guys gave in your backyard, even if your season is shorter and you have shovel 2 feet of snow after each storm. These bad Winters make it all that much better once we get through them. Looking at what we have in this area for fishing it's making me think twice about moving south because I would truly miss the variety of fish this area offers.
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Post by noslackline on Mar 8, 2022 15:46:07 GMT -5
So back when I wore shorter pants, my Dad would take me to Point Judith/Galilee RI for their annual Tuna Tournament weigh in. Giant Bluefin Tuna were often called “horse mackerel” and since there wasn’t an American consumable market back then for the Bluefin’s red flesh, you were doing OK if could get a “nickel” a pound destined for cat food or fertilizer. Either that or the catch was just towed back out to sea and dumped. That was until Rev. Sun Myoung Moon and his Unification Church set a stake in the fishing port of Gloucester, MA in the late 70’s early 80’s much to the displeasure of the locals. Moon recognized that those Bluefin Tuna could fetch $15.00 plus per pound in Japan. He built an armada of robust 25’ center console boats that were fished by two man church member crews. The boats were built in NJ dubbed “Master Marine” which later on became “True World Marine” and are still manufactured today in NC. The “Moonies” would be out on Stellwagen Bank by the dozens. Their catch would be packed on ice, placed in “coffin” boxes and shipped via air to Japan. Although Moon and his followers were very, very controversial during those times, many give them credit for vitalizing the Bluefin market that exists today. In January 2019, a 612lb Bluefin Tuna sold for $3 million at auction. That’s $5K per lb., go figure!
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Post by finatic on Mar 8, 2022 17:22:47 GMT -5
Very interesting Pete. Good information thanks for sharing. I had no idea about the start of the B. F. Fishery .But now you showed your age 😂 Lol.
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Post by outtadblue on Mar 9, 2022 11:08:10 GMT -5
Noslackline that’s very interesting. I love old history lessons and fishing stories. Every port has their own and it’s cool to learn about the different fisheries.
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Post by noslackline on Mar 9, 2022 18:53:15 GMT -5
Very interesting Pete. Good information thanks for sharing. I had no idea about the start of the B. F. Fishery .But now you showed your age 😂 Lol. Yup it's true Glen... I've been behind the wheel for a bit but still get called upon to stand a long watch on occasion. No mold yet, just salty with few barnicles here and there!
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Post by noslackline on Mar 9, 2022 19:05:33 GMT -5
Noslackline that’s very interesting. I love old history lessons and fishing stories. Every port has their own and it’s cool to learn about the different fisheries. I've been fortunate Richard to experince different fisheries in several geographical areas. Always enjoy sharing the experinces with others especially with those who share the same passion.
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