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OFFSHORE REPORT - East Of The Towers Out To The Canyons
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By Don
Malkowski
VBSF.net fishing report contributor
and
founder of the Get
Reel Lure Co.
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Virginia Saltwater Water
Citation Updates
October 17, 2009
It’s October and the winds have arrived.
We’ve been plagued by 20 plus knot winds now for nearly two
weeks. A few have made the
trek, despite the rough conditions and were rewarded, but many are
pacing the docks waiting for a weather window.
James and his buddies boarded his boat ‘Seadation
II’ and headed for the Cigar.
Even though the winds were steadily blowing at 20 knots out of
the NE, the guys trudged on.
James reported several wahoo bite offs along with their 36” King Mack
and a 10 pound Mahi. Their
day wouldn’t end with just that.
On the backside of the Cigar, they get a huge hit on their
shotgun bait. They’re hoping
for a Big Eye, but were pleasantly surprised to be connected to a big
Blue Marlin. After a long
chase and battle, they get the magnificent fish boat side, remove the
hook and revive the fish to be released and fight again another day.
Well done gents!!
The Cigar is usually a hotspot this time of year
with the edges of the warm waters in striking distance.
Wahoo, Kings, some scattered Mahi and the always sought after
Yellowfin tuna should be around.
The cooler waters up north should push the Tuna right down this
avenue. I just hope the
winds stop blowing so we don’t miss them.
The tuna are being picked off out of Oregon Inlet
when weather conditions warrant.
Boats are returning with good catches of Yellowfin, some reaching
80 pounds. Several Big Eye
topping 150 pounds have hit the scales.
Its fall tuna season on the Outer Banks!
Hatteras reported descent catches of Blackfin tuna,
some scattered Mahi, King Mackerel, and several Wahoo this week.
A few of the Wahoo have scaled over 40 pounds.
The rain and winds have left most of the boats at the docks, but
once this front clears, it will be right back to catching fish.
These coastal lows are great times to get re-rigged
for the next weather opportunity.
Take this chance to check those reels, rod guides, leaders, rigs,
and lures so you’re ready to go.
Until next time, get out there and …
Catch ‘em Up!!
Make everyday a Blue Marlin Day!!!
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