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June 2023

Fish Report & Photo Archive

Yellowtail continues on the Indy

by Brian Pifer, 6-04-2023

The gang left on a Graftech/Avet/Turners 8 Day Sponsored Trip a few days ago. Checked in with good action on 18-30 plus pound yellows and have had a few bonus catches in between.

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6-04-2023

Slugz comin over

by Brian Pifer, 6-06-2023

Excellent yellowtail fishing going on down below the coast. Guys are heading up looking for tuna

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6-06-2023

Good BFT Action

by Brian Pifer, 6-09-2023

As Advertised. Their has been plenty of Bluefin around just hard to get a bite the last few days but last night they decided to change their routine. Good action.

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6-09-2023

Trip 23-11

by Brian Pifer, 6-11-2023

Departured yesterday afternoon on our 8 Day Vince Demaio Reel Adventure with a light load of great people. Today we're making sure everyone is set up with the right gear and ready to go. Still have another day of traveling but we'll be targeting this beautiful grade yellowtail down south. Stay tuned for more

Starter Kit

by Brian Pifer, 6-12-2023

Decent action on 18-30lb yellows with a bonus snowy. Very small window of opportunity on the yellowtail. Seemed like we arrived late but tomorrow is a different day.

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6-12-2023

Monsters

by Brian Pifer, 6-13-2023

Today was the best fishing on quality yellowtail and amberjack we've ever seen.

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6-13-2023

On The Move

by Brian Pifer, 6-15-2023

We took off yesterday afternoon from the yellowtail grounds to gain altitude. The weather so far hasn't been in our favor but still have plenty of time for bluefin fishing. We'll be there tomorrow morning so today we are focusing on re rigging everyone from new mono top shots, florocarbon, hooks, and Jigs for night time. Making sure we can capitalize on our bites. We'll check back in tomorrow and let you know how things are going.

No Shortage

by Brian Pifer, 6-16-2023

Saw plenty of 20-80 pound bluefin all day but hard to get a bite. Hopefully tonight

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6-16-2023

Nice finish on big yellowtail

by Brian Pifer, 6-21-2023

Nice finish on big yellowtail. We'll be traveling up the line getting ready for bluefin tuna

Photos for 6-21-2023

6-21-2023

Daylight delight

by Brian Pifer, 6-24-2023

Massive amount of bluefin around. We had some good opportunities today on 20-80 pound fish. Hoping for more fun tonight

Bluefin Tuna Tackle Recommendations For All Trips

by Brian Pifer, 6-27-2023

1st- 30 and 40 pound line with 30 and 40 pound florocarbon leader. J and Circle hook size varies from size 1, 2, and 1/0 for flyline baits.

2nd- 50 pound daytime jig which means a small flat fall,colt sniper, or chrome 6x jr ranging from 100g-250g.

3rd- 50-60 pound sinker rig with florocarbon. Both rubber band and drop shot have been effective during day time.

4th- 100lb minimum for night time fishing nothing less. You would need knife jigs or sinker rigs ranging from 300g-500g depending on weather and how fast were drifting.

Tight lines

We'll see you all soon

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