MSSA Tuna-Ment

The MSSA Tuna-Ment was a success! Here are the results: 1st place - Sam Fisher (Right Hook) 111.4 lb BFT. 2nd place - Tommy Baldwin (Lady Luck V) 108.3 lb BFT. 3rd place - Tony Tolbard 89.9 lb BFT. CONGRATS!

Nita Dream Fishing the MSSA Tuna-Ment

Fished the MSSA Tunament on 6/24 and 6/25

On Friday we had a great time with every one having four turns in the fighting chair catching three nice Dolphin and catching and releasing numerous Bluefin Tuna before keeping a nice 44 inch one

On Saturday the weather was a lot calmer so we headed to the Washington Canyon looking for some Yellowfin tuna and found them but no big ones but some real nice Dolphin then at 2:00 we headed back inshore to try for the Bluefin tuna again and found them right away catching several before keeping a nice 45 inch one

Teaser Trifecta

Awesome day of fishing with Capt. Keith and Allen on the Teaser. Capt. Keith, "your the man" you found the fish all day and even tracked down the elusive over bluefin at crunch time.

Got the first keeper on ice by 6:30am and kept plucking bluefin for the next 4 hours. After 10 bluefin and no over 47 we headed out to the canyon for a shot at marlin and dolphin. Grabbed a dolphin within 15 minutes of setting up and followed that up with a white marlin within the hour. Slowed down around noon and after a hour with little action we headed back for another shot at that over 47 bluefin. We set the lines in the water and within a half hour we had the over on the line. The tale of the tape was 56" and 100 lbs even.

Thanks to Chris and Nicole at the Wachapreague Inn for your awesome accommodations and hospitality.

Solstice tuna

The morning sky was starkly divided between day and night as we approached Wachapreague Inlet. The brilliant red of the coming sunrise contrasted with the blackness of a dark sky that started at about 20 degrees above the horizon and continue to western line where sky meets land.

When we reached the inlet, a sliver of the Sun was showing at precisely 65 degrees east of north. This will be the furthest north Sol will be seen this year because it was Summer Solstice. From this day on until Winter Solstice, the Sun will rise at positions further and further south.

Though the inner passage was dead calm, the outgoing tide combined with the residual seas from the strong NE winds from the day before, really kicked up the inlet. Even considered returning to the dock. However, once past the inlet entering our Atlantic wilderness, the choppiness subsided and we found ourselves in a gentle roll, though the predicted 2-3 foot seas, were more like 4-5.

The Seacat took the waves well and we were escorted to 26 Mile Hill by a pod of dolphins, arriving at about 7:15. As we were putting lines over, the boat next to us had a strike and though it was lost, fought the fish for a long while. The action was slow for us while others were getting hits. About 8:30 we had the first hit. Our friend Jesse from West Va. who is used to catching sunfish, was designated to handle the first hit.

Of course, it was on the way-way back line and the critter ran off another 300 yards before Jesse was able to turn it. The action was a give and take fight to the boat where the bluefin was bluefinny and dove straight down as soon as it became visible in the water column. This went on for at least 15 minutes. Then the line went limp. Tough on anyone especially a pond fisher from an inland state.

But the second hit came soon after and our friend brought in a lovely mahi. The third strike occurred maybe 10 minutes later. It was obviously a bluefin and Ruta took the rod. The fight was a repeat of the first one, except that this appeared to be bigger. Again the fight was furious at the boat but Ruta refused help. A half hour later, she brought the fish close enough to the surface, where Martin was able to gaff it. Not sure who wore who down more: Tuna fish or fisher for tuna ?

The bluefin measured out at 44 inches fork length.

Since our BF for the day and a nice dolphin were already in the box and we didn't want to hurt any fish we couldn't keep, it was decided to head to 21 Mile Hill and see what was there. 20 minutes later we were putting the lures over. Shortly a hit. Line screamed off the reel and we thought it was bluefin. It was Martin's turn. He fought the fish for 15 minutes before bringing it to the boat. It was obviously not a BF but we thought a yellowfin. We weren't sure if it was 27 inches, so Ruta netted the critter. Upon close inspection, it was determined to be a blackfin, 28 inches.

A short time later, Jesse brought in another dolphin and we decided that was enough fish for this trip.

What a great trip with Sun, waves and the blessings of the fish gods and three firsts: Ruta's first ever bluefin, Martin's first ever blackfin and Jesse's first ever dolphin. The ride home was quick and we were mostly lost in our thoughts of a Summer Solstice that will not be soon forgotten.

Byte Me Bluefin Mania

An in incredible day Saturday June 18 with Andy & Randy Lieberman and Chris Wardius. Left the docks at 5am for the inshore lumps and had the first one, 50lbs, in the box around 9am. The rest of the morning was slow but the outside rigger got hammered and the reel was screaming again around 1pm with another 50lb class tuna. Light seas and bright sun added to this excellent day!

Nita Dream Offshore Fishing

We had a great day Offshore fishing with a nice mess of Dolphin with one being over 23 pounds

When you are ready to go Offshore Fishing give me a call to set up your trip

Capt Frank Large

540-297-2307

www.nitadream.com

Nita Dream Sea Bass Fishing

Mr. Pete Dillard and crew a good day Sea Bass Fishing taking home a nice mess of fish

Give me a call (Nita Dream Sport Fiahing Charters) to set up your fishing trip 540-297-2307

Capt. Frank Large

www.nitadream.com