Schoolie bluefin are around southern New England in huge numbers, and very close to shore. This is an ideal time to get a few on flies (or spinning tackle). I’d be glad to provide more detail if anyone is interested.
(P.S. I am not a guide nor a shill for a guide.)
Hey Josko,
I would love a little more information. I will be staying in Dennis for two weeks from the 19th.
JME
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You will definitely need a boat. This link, from a local guide, is a good writeup of what a day on the water would look like: [url=http://www.flyfishsaltwaters.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=4;t=005412:5f2e1]http://www.flyfishsaltwaters.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=4;t=005412[/url:5f2e1]
although I would choose slightly heavier gear, like 12 wt rods and 15-20 lb spinning line. The trick is to find surface pods and cast to them, either flies, or poppers/metal lures.
Josko-That is some great action! I’d really like to get in one a bite like that. Only Tuna close to that size I have caught was a a Black Skipjack. I’ll bet those baby Bluefins really tug.
Thanks for posting the info.
Rich
I’m drooling Josko. We had tuna fall out of the surf and land on the beach in Truro. It had to struggle to get back in the water, and it made it before anyone could catch it. I missed it by seconds.
jed
So far the best season in recent years, and shows no signs of abating. Bluefin have now been joined by yellowfin and albacore. Fish are switching into a typical fall schooling mode, which means they are easy to chum up and hold close to the boat for fly fishing.
We lost count at around 12-14 yellowfin sunday and quit at noon, as everyone was too sore to pull on any more.
From now on, weather will begin to be an issue, but the fish should stay with us 'till Thanksgiving or so.