V-20 Last Bluefin Run!

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No reports of inshore tuna anywhere, most fishermen were headed to offshore canyons. The weather report was V-20 sea's, so I ran south of the Resor wreck, then out to the 30 line, north to the triple wrecks, and by late afternoon I was fishing in the Chicken Canyon. Then it happened!! 2 hook ups, got one boated (46 lb. Bluefin), and lost the other while it was spooling half of a 50 reel. It was a challenge running 7 lines with only 2 of us. All I was thinking after boating the fish was to bleed, collar, and ice it for the ride home. I know the Japs got it right the Bluefin is the best to eat, so I headed in with 55 miles to go. Going 25 knots, I never once pulled back on the throttle until I reached the inlet. I just recently installed a brand new motor, and I must say, the performance is outstanding. Anyone restoring or repairing a V-20 should try not to cheap out because these boats will give you your moneys worth!