Gulf Stream fishing trips

OceanCityGirl · Post by **OceanCityGirl** » January 6, 2005 11:23 am

I'm planning our annual surfing trip to Cape Hatteras, OBX during Easter break. At that time Bluefin Tuna are usually running. There was a major run last year when I was there. I've always wanted to try this. How difficult is it to bring one of these in? The most I've done is bluefish and the like over here in NJ.
Also, what are the rules about keeping your catch. Different boats say different things about this but it doesn't seem really clear. If you've done this before, can you recommend a boat? I may not have a choice since we don't have a group of 6 we may have to be fill ins on somebody elses charter.

land_shark3 · Post by **land_shark3** » January 6, 2005 11:25 am

The GV SP is my favorite Gulfstream. Oh wait, you are looking for boats not Gulfstreams.

Sorry, due to sea sickness, I can't help you much there.

aquaholic · Post by **aquaholic** » January 6, 2005 11:28 am

Could help off the coast of Miami..............but not that far north.....how close is the gulfstream to the coast there????............WE USED TO WEAR OUT DOLPHIN down there ..........good frickin eatin

OceanCityGirl · Post by **OceanCityGirl** » January 6, 2005 11:32 am

Hatteras is 17 miles from the gulf stream. I wish we could do some dolphin fishing but we'll be a little early because of how early easter is this year. Last year I think we were at the beginning of the season.

Cousin Baxter · Post by **Cousin Baxter** » January 6, 2005 11:40 am

I haven't fished the gulf but fished Tuna many times down in Baja and the Cape. Bluefin is one of the toughest fighting fish. If you ever faught a Yellowfin it's at least 5x the fight. I was in an Albacore bite one year so I was using some pretty light gear and hooked on about a 80lb Blue that kicked my butt. It wouldnt of been SO bad but I was using 35lb test. Now I'm all amped to go catch some Tuna unfortunatley were just Rockcod'n these days. At least it's fishin'!