Independence 4 day on the water report

[bluefinkiller25]

My favorite thing about the "sinker rig" is less scope than a comparably weighted jig. I'm on the boat in three weeks. This is getting the blood pumping while I sit here at work tonight.

 

[Cactus Chris]

UPDATE! News flash! Another night time bite going on here aboard the independence. The bluefin maybe won’t play in the daytime but at night is a hole difference story. We have had good success on 3 different stops tonight. Jigs dropping down anywhere from 150- 250 and bang you’re going to get bit on that drop or reeling your jig back up. Remember when bluefin fishing get your jigs to go straight up and down. Big success is going to the bow and dropping and walking back to the stern so your lines not scoping out.

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Heck yeah that's the overnight report I was hoping for!

 

[jer dog]

The simple home made sinker rigs are getting bit really good tonight. 10 and 12 ounce with a double hook setup. Also the knife jigs are in on the action

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thanks Soda ,the Sinker rig report sound good to me .

 

[James THE WORM GUY]

Loving your on the water reports with tips and tricks included. You are a true gentleman, keep up the GOOD work!! I am regretting not taking Sandbar up on his invite to be on this trip... I won't make the same mistake twice... Go Gettum SODA!!

 

[hagridfish]

Thanks for the really great on the water reports David . Can’t wait for my trip in a few weeks.

 

[Tom Honaker]

On this trip it doesn’t matter. They’re eating any kinda jigs. Here’s the staple ones to bring 250-500 grams. Not much water movement so the 250 is working but also caught them on 500. Right now the bites only at night but that can change as our trip goes on

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Hey Soda, who makes that pink, gold and blue jig in the top picture? I've never seen that jig before. Looks sweet!!

 

[Soda Pop]

Taddy

 

[Soda Pop]

Hey Soda, who makes that pink, gold and blue jig in the top picture? I've never seen that jig before. Looks sweet!!

Taddy hybrid

 

[Soda Pop]

Well being the bluefin don’t want to play in the daytime we went for a few rockcod-lingcod drifts for some good eating fish. We’re heading back to the bluefin grounds for our last night. It’s been very good night fishing but you don’t really know when you get on a school that’s willing to eat the jigs. Last night we had 3 good stops. Many schools did not bite. We ones that did happened at 1-2 and 3 with stop number 2 being an all out instant bite on any offered jig. Stay tuned for our last night. We did try for yellowtail but the water was dirty and no one was home. Okay stay tuned

 

[hucklongfin]

It only takes one school but 3 is better!

 

[CI_SeaWolf]

Best of luck tonight folks!

 

[surfgoose]

I know that you don't tag fish, and it looks like a number of the others are getting close to their 6th fish. It will be a hoot later on tonight when you are the only one left to answer the captain's call!

 

[Tymeflyme]

The night bight is the secret to success for Bluefin!

 

[Cactus Chris]

Good luck tonight!

 

[Tailchaser3]

I’m on the May 1 trip for the Indy. I can’t wait to get some blood on the deck. My jig rigs are ready!!

 

[hagridfish]

Just wondering David. How many did you hook and hand???

 

[DOGHOUSE26]

These OTW reports really get us juiced for our upcoming trips. I have a 2 day on the AA May 10th and hopefully they will be less than half the distance. We really appreciate your reports please keep them coming and Good Luck!

 

[Kevin A]

The night bight is the secret to success for Bluefin!

 

[Kevin A]

These OTW reports really get us juiced for our upcoming trips. I have a 2 day on the AA May 10th and hopefully they will be less than half the distance. We really appreciate your reports please keep them coming and Good Luck!

I'm not sure if you want them 1/2 the distance (closer to S.D) Then your going to have anything that floats out there.

 

[Soda Pop]

So last night was a bust. The bluefin moved to parts unknown. Another boat fished the area all day yesterday and spotted very few schools. Not to worry for the next group of anglers because what we saw out here were massive amounts of fish. It’s just a matter of time before they get found again. I myself got a much needed shut eye last night. We’re still fishing today and breaking our gear down later in the afternoon. If something comes up I will report it. We’re going to another area right now.

 

[hagridfish]

Thanks for the update David. I’m sure you will get another biggun!!!

 

[Cactus Chris]

Thanks for the update. You can't win em all sounds like it's been a great trip. Hope you find a daytime bite before you head back

 

[jmma]

So last night was a bust. The bluefin moved to parts unknown. Another boat fished the area all day yesterday and spotted very few schools. Not to worry for the next group of anglers because what we saw out here were massive amounts of fish. It’s just a matter of time before they get found again. I myself got a much needed shut eye last night. We’re still fishing today and breaking our gear down later in the afternoon. If something comes up I will report it. We’re going to another area right now.

Thats' the luxury of being on a 4 day trip. Bluefin don't bite every day but since its a 4 day the boat can travel further and look around and you guys got in to some good bites the first couple days. Catching fish on day one always relaxes me. Thanks for the report! That Vampire style fishing wears me out but I don't want to be "that guy" when everyone is talking about the mad bite the night before only I was asleep.

 

[luv2phish]

UPDATE! got word from the spotter airplane they located some big schools so will be in the area around 10PM tonight. Captain reminded everyone to use your 100 pound setup or 130 with a jig and to check your drags have dinner and get in a quick couple hour nap. Will keep you updated as we get into the area holding bluefin. Stay tuned. From the independence over and out.

Good luck out there fellas!!!!! Can’t wait til the next update! Hope the BFT wanna play more as we head towards my May trip….

 

[luv2phish]

So last night was a bust. The bluefin moved to parts unknown. Another boat fished the area all day yesterday and spotted very few schools. Not to worry for the next group of anglers because what we saw out here were massive amounts of fish. It’s just a matter of time before they get found again. I myself got a much needed shut eye last night. We’re still fishing today and breaking our gear down later in the afternoon. If something comes up I will report it. We’re going to another area right now.

Just read down the pages…..update found-Lol