# 53411: Subject: Gilf Of Mexico, Louisiana

Submitted by Due south fishing (ip 63.145.101.98)

• Fished on 4/4/2005

• Report received: 4/5/05

Water Temperature: 78
Water Clarity: clear
Seas: calm
Weather: .
Fishing_for: tuna
Boat: Due South
captain: Capt Chris

Report:
SMACK DOWN!! Last night was just plain ugly. Left the pass and pointed the bow south. After a few hours, we stopped to make bait. Bait was easy to catch and we also noticed a few dolphin cruising around so we put out the lures. It took a few passes but we landed a dolphin and a few blackfin. We had a little time before dark at the rig so we put out the spread and and made a few laps. The water was cyrstal blue and 78 degrees. The yellowfin would not hit the troll but we were able to pick up a few black fin. We night fell it was ON!!!! The yellowfin were not "busting" but the bait was flying and the water boiling. EVERY cast produce a yellowfin strike. We threw yumme fly n fish, and other assorted top water poppers and plugs. It did not matter. Over the next few over, we lost count of the yellowfin we hooked up on. Most fish were between 30-50 lbs and a few close to 75. The largest was one well over 100lb that broke the line just outside gaff range. That is a large fish to catch on spinning tackle. On the way in, we decided to stop at one rig "just to see". Killed the engines, grab the rod and we were hooked up. 4 cast 4 hook ups 3 landed. We called it a night as we were low on ice and completely out of ice chest space. The final count in the box was 10 yellowfin, 5 blackfin and 1 dolphin.

When the weather allows, the top water action for tuna is on. Give us a call to catch these bruisers on top water with spinning tackle. It is a whole new adventure.

Capt Chris 337-256-1299

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