Good evening folks. Here it is, the final day of the Garry Roberts 9-day adventure. How we spent it was waking up first thing in the morning, collapsing/retrieving the sea anchor, and attempting to locate some Yellowfin and Bluefin tuna. It took us a while to get some located and after a jig strike here and a jig strike there, we found a real meaty stop for a mid-morning bite. Along with a ripper Yellowfin bite, we managed a couple handfuls of Dorado, a handful of Bluefin, and we also released two Skipjack, our first of the year. After our busy stop, that was pretty much it and after Chef Barry kicked out his Mahi-Mahi enchiladas, we had to call it a trip and begin the trek back home. Not a bad half day of fishing for us and we're content with out tuna tally for the trip. The weather remains a bit breezy but the consensus amongst the fleet, including us, is that once the weather comes down a bit, the fishing will start to get better. We'll see.
May 6, 2025 missoula Fishing Report
2640
What a brutally slow morning. We drove around until 2 pm. and had only
released one 190 lb., and four 50 lb. tuna. It was beginning to look
like we were going to miss. Then we found the boomer sonar school of
cows. They bit full speed, eight going at a time for two hours before
they slowed down. Here is the result of those two hours. Scott
released a 185 lb., and kept a 180 lb., 187 lb., and 231 pounder. Bob
released a 180 lb., and kept a 210 pounder. Al released a 170 lb., and
kept a 210 lb., and a 211 lb. tuna. Craig released a 170 lb. and a 185
lb. tuna. Roger kept a 160 lb., 170 lb., and 180 pounder. Sheridan
released a 180 lb., 185 lb., and kept a 187 lb. tuna. Tom released a
175 lb., 195 lb., and kept a 228 pounder. George released a 180 lb.,
190 lb., and kept a 213 pounder. So what was a bad day turned into an
awesome day in just two hours. It was so fun. We had to hang up our
jock straps and sun visors today and change into warmer apparel. It was
a little cool, breezy, and started to get choppy late. Lunch was
stuffed bell peppers with marinara sauce. Hors d'oeuvres were sushi,
sashimi and corn dogs. Dinner was New York steaks. One more day to fish.
May 5, 2025 missoula Fishing Report
1335
Captain Ryan Bostian called in with an update from “The San Diego” out of Seaforth Sportfishing in Mission Bay. Today we fished offshore and saw very good sign of big Bluefin Tuna.
We caught 13 Bluefin for our 22 passengers. The fish are between 50 and 70 pounds. So the quality is very nice. They are not biting full speed yet but we did see some amazing schools today.
If you would like to go Bluefin Tuna fishing on The San Diego called Seaforth Sportfishing at (619) 224-3383 or BOOK ONLINE at www.thesandiego.com to get in on the action.
May 4, 2025 missoula Fishing Report
805
6 Bluefin Tuna and 8 Yellowtail. Amazing opportunity to catch a fish of a lifetime. Trips are $175 per person(starting Monday) and limited to 44 pass. Please bring a 25 lb bait rod, a 40 or 50 lb bait rod and a flatfall outfit. No passport required.
May 3, 2025 missoula Fishing Report
297
Started where we have been catching Vermillions to find they were not in the mood. Moved to an undisclosed location and found very willing XL size Lingcod. Managed 2 to the boat and lost a few more. Good fun!!!
May 2, 2025 missoula Fishing Report
956
2 Yellowfin Tuna, 2 Yellowtail, 28 Skipjack Tuna. Light loads and good weather all week. We saw this floating yesterday. Looks expensive.
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