We got a 150# Tuna today

[macojoe]

I will get pic up later, I am so dead tired and in pain that I have to go lay down for a while.

[parishht]

Nice, is this an invite for sushi?

[CaptJJ]

MJ, you can't make a statement like that then sign off! We need the story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Blue_Runner]

Awesome! How much did it sell for? You probably made a good whack on that huh?

[C YENSEN]

nice cant wait to see the pics, hope you kept a couple steaks for yourself

[chumbucket]

I'll start things off and MJ can add his pics later.
We met at the ramp at Green Harbor at roughly 5:30 AM. got out of the harbor and prepared to make our 20 mile run out to the south west corner of Stellwagon Bank just off the tip of Provinctown.
Conditions were flat calm.
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Approaching the Bank
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The arsenal
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Wasn't long until we were into the fish. It took a topwater Sluggo
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Mark was the reelman on this one. He and I worked the reels all day long. MJ was the wheel man to keep us on course and a steady speed. Kenny worked the leader on this fish. I harpooned it and bled it out in the water. Things were like a Chinese Fire Drill in the boat for a little bit with a couple of tangled lines coming in.
Mark with the 60" 150 - 175 lb Bluefin
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Making a troll
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Lots of whales out there. I've never seen so many
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Only allowed one fish per boat on HMS. we were back home by noon.
Great day. The boat ran well. Couple of fuel issues, but I don't think it's anything serious. It ran for 6 hours non-stop.
Thanks MJ
One more
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[macojoe]

Ok I am really hurting!! But here are a couple of pic's. Maybe CB will come on and tell the tale for me??

[macojoe]

A few more!! Yes was a perfect day!! I have some motor issues but I will leave that till tomorrow

[chumbucket]

Not a whole lot more to tell. I think we could have boated another one if we had deep diving plugs at slack tide. I ain't complaining though.
I guess another amazing point to add is that the motor ran continuously for six hours. 20 miles out. 20 back and a heck of a lot of trolling, and we only burned 28 gallons of gas. :clap:
Awesome day. Rest up buddy.
Thank you very much.:hi:

[macojoe]

Your welcome hun!! :hide:

I just took some pain pills I won't be here much longer!

The fish was not sold by the way! We only had recreation lic. I got two 5 gal pals full of just meat!!

[whale]

:clap: AWESOME!!!!!!!:clap:

[lumberslinger178]

nice report .......good job wish i was there.

[bigshrimpin]

Not a whole lot more to tell. I think we could have boated another one if we had deep diving plugs at slack tide. I ain't complaining though.
I guess another amazing point to add is that the motor ran continuously for six hours. 20 miles out. 20 back and a heck of a lot of trolling, and we only burned 28 gallons of gas. :clap:
Awesome day. Rest up buddy.
Thank you very much.:hi:

Yeah!! I just found this thread. way to go on the TUNA!!!

4 big guys, a full tank of fuel, gear, pushing that heavy tub with a top . . . 28 gallons is pretty darn good for that trip. Fill me in on the details tomorrow.

MJ - U still want a new motor?

[phester]

nice job boys. Looks like it was a great adventure. Nice shot w/ the harpoon Chum. Hey mj, judging by other pics I've seen in the past, it looks as if you dropped a couple of lbs. as of late.

[macojoe]

Thanks guys!!

It was a blast!! It was well worth it just to see all the wild life! At one point I had to put it in nutrual in mid troll. A mother whale and her calf was coming right for us, I say they dot with in 30 feet or so then sounded down.

BS the motor ran great with a few small issues, but we got back home so that's a good day!
Yes we used 28 gal of gas, with all are tuna gear and 4 guys (1000) and a 110 gal of fuel.
We were going 25 mph with ot any problems! That new prop made all the difference!

phester Chum stuck that tuna so hard, I had to cut the thing out when I got home to get it
As far as weight, I was 325 last spring, went down to 310 in july, then when I was sick in the hos. I went to 275. I am back to 290 right now, But now that I can exercise a little I am going to try to keep it off!

I got all the fish cut up into roasts, Thats all I had left in me today!! In the morning I am going to steak everything up and Vac Seal them all up. Be eatting Tuna all winter!

[macojoe]

Kenny having a blast!! This is are first Tuna cleaning wow there is a lot of work!!
Seat of roast waiting to be steak !! We ended up with two 5 gal pals of meat!!

[lumberslinger178]

make me a tuna sandwich.......................................... .............................plz:love:

[lumberslinger178]

with onions,

[lumberslinger178]

and a slice of swiss.

[nipper]

Now this is the kind of post I like to see--not that political stuff. Looks like a great day on the water. Glad to hear your motor ran pretty well for you MJ. In one of the pics it looks like it has the ox up on a plane and scooting along pretty well.

MJ, sorry to hear about all your pain. You look good in the pics though. Looks like you have lost a bit of weight. Hope you are back to 100% real soon.

[Blue_Runner]

Way to go guys...I've never reeled in anything that size. Got to be a serious workout.

Congrats to team Macojoe!
:clap:

[macojoe]

Thanks guys!!

Lumber if you hurry I will be steaking that stuff up in the next hour or two!! We make you a big sandwich!

Nipper that motor had us up on plain like nothing! It really did pretty good, I had a 17p prop before and did not like it much. I was concerned about yesterday cause when we tested the motor it really did not perform all that well with 1/2 tank gas and BS and I.

But I bought a 15 X 15 1/4 prop, and what a difference!! Right up on plain and a nice ride!

I hoping to get healthy over the winter, and be ready to go when spring rolls around!

I am happy to end this season this way!! It was a great time!! But who said the season is done?? Keep your eys open cause you never know what team maco will be doing next!:beer:

[C YENSEN]

go get em' buddy. pain is just mental.....:beer:

[randlemanboater]

That is an awesome fish!!!!! Great job!

Hope you get back to feeling better soon MJ.

[Seacrets]

Congratulations, Big Guy.

[macojoe]

Thanks but that is Thanks Team Maco!! It was truly a team effort!

[Stinky_Hooker]

WOOOOHOOOOO!!! Well done guys!

[macojoe]

Tuna steaks anyone!!

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[macojoe]

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[parishht]

MMMMMMMMMMM - Sashimi

[willy]

All you need now is some Wasabi and fresh sliced ginger and you will be eating like kings, good job Team Maco. Bob good to see you out there again.:clap:

[Airslot]

Congrats guys. Brings back some memories for sure. Way to get em.:clap:

[Monkey Butler]

Way to go MJ!!!

I'm sort of behind in my V20.com reading but I guess you've had your share of adversity this year. Glad to see it didn't keep you from nailing that tuna.

I gotta do that next year!

[CaptJJ]

Now that's the story I wanted to hear. Great job MJ, hope you're feelin' better. Bet catching that fish made you forget about any aches for a little bit at least, you must have felt like this smiley guy dancing:sun:, I would have.

:beer:

[Mac_Attack]

Nice job Team MJ! Great photos? Good to see blood and guts on your deck! Billy Mac :beer:

[nymack66]

Awesome!
I can only dream, my darn V is still in my driveway !

[tsubaki]

Can't do nothin but quote everybody else.
Awesome ya'll!!
Great post and pictures!!
:clap::clap::beer:

[bradford]

A great fish, great pictures, and a great post!:clap::sun::beer: