| A beautiful weather forecast combined with recent reports indicating action with billfish and tuna offshore has been very good kept tournament officials busy today with last minute registration as the 2009 Mid-Atlantic $500,000 got underway at Canyon Club Resort Marina in Cape May, New Jersey and the event’s official satellite marina, Sunset Marina in Ocean City, Maryland. While final numbers are still being tabulated, over 130 boats have entered and the cash purse is well over $1 million! Now in its 18th year, the Mid-Atlantic $500,000 continues to attract the best boats in offshore tournament fishing from New England to Florida and beyond as this event is boat for boat, the richest marlin and tuna tournament in the world. |
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| Starting tomorrow, participants will select three of the next five days to troll the offshore canyons of the Mid-Atlantic coast however all boats must fish within 125 miles of the Cape May Sea Buoy whether they sail from Cape May or Ocean City. Cash prizes are awarded for the three heaviest white marlin, blue marlin and tuna as well as the largest dolphin (mahi-mahi) and wahoo. Minimum weights to win cash include 65, 400 and 50 pounds for white marlin, blue marlin and tuna respectively while there is no minimum weight for dolphin or wahoo. All billfish under the minimum weight are released and awards are presented to the top three point winners in each billfish category. Tuna points are also totaled up and the top three winners of that category receive awards as well. | |||||||||||
Monday, August 17, 2009
Mid-Atlantic $500,000
36th Annual White Marlin Open
Ocean City, MD August 10, 2009 – The 36th Annual White Marlin Open came to a close Friday night with two Maryland state records being broken during the five day fishing tournament. Sean Healey of Prides Crossing, MA, fishing aboard the Orion out of Palm Beach, Fl., took home a $903,442.00 paycheck with the winning 93.5 lb. white marlin; however, the new state record blue marlin stole the show.
The winning blue marlin weighed 1,062 lbs., and shattered the existing Maryland state record of 942 lbs., set in 1989 by Jim Daniel. The fish earned Robert Farris of Charlotte, NC, and the crew aboard the No Problem a $454,999.00 paycheck. The fish was caught on 80-lb. class tackle, and took over three hours to bring to the boat. Another Maryland state record broken at this year's event was the scalloped hammerhead shark, caught by Jamie Gill aboard the Lisa. The 254 lbs. shark bested the existing record by 60lbs., and earned the crew a $4,500.00 paycheck.
The winning blue marlin weighed 1,062 lbs., and shattered the existing Maryland state record of 942 lbs., set in 1989 by Jim Daniel. The fish earned Robert Farris of Charlotte, NC, and the crew aboard the No Problem a $454,999.00 paycheck. The fish was caught on 80-lb. class tackle, and took over three hours to bring to the boat. Another Maryland state record broken at this year's event was the scalloped hammerhead shark, caught by Jamie Gill aboard the Lisa. The 254 lbs. shark bested the existing record by 60lbs., and earned the crew a $4,500.00 paycheck.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
July 6, 2009 - by Larry Jock
MONDAY, July 6, 2009: Some big bluefins showed up today, which should make this weeks Tuna Tournament exciting if they stick around. I also received a call from a captain that said a new batch of bluefins are heading up the coast. He is nabbing them at the 26 Mile Hill.
The "Bay Bee" had 6 keeper flounder today. Largest measured 20-inches. All were caught on squid, shiners or Gulp! in the bay behind Assateague Island.
Andy Lapnski caught a 20-inch flounder in the East Channel on a squid and minnow combination.
The "Angler" returned with sea bass and flounder from an ocean reef.
Seth Gusman on the "Morning Star" caught the heaviest flounder in OC this year, an 8 lb. 12 oz. flattie hooked on a bucktail tipped with sea robin.
Denny Alsing on the "Morning Star" had a 5 lb. 15 oz. sea bass caught on clams.
Diana McLean on the "Morning Star" caught 2 flounder and 5 triggerfish on an ocean wreck.
The "Fish Bonz" weighed a 64-inch bluefin that tipped the scales at 131 lbs. The bluefin and 2 dolphin were caught at the Parking Lot.
The "Press Time" had a 64.5-inch bluefin that weighed 135 lbs. from the Parking Lot.
SUNDAY, July 5, 2009: It was another tough day offshore. Anglers really had to work for their catches. Flounder bite slowed. Throwback to keeper ratio was high.
Connor Sullivan and Eric Thibodeau caught a couple of 19-inch flounder in the bay off Bahia Marina.
The "Hot Pursuit" returned with a mako shark and a 38 lb. bluefin tuna from the Fingers.
The "Bill$ 4 Bills" had 3 yellow fins that weighed a total of 118 lbs. while fishing in the Washington.
On the final day of the Canyon Kick-Off:
The "Hammer Down" weighed a 143.2 lb. bluefin, caught on a skirted ballyhoo at the Lumpy Bottom.
"The Zipper" weighed a 44.2 lb. yellowfin, caught in 90 fathoms in the Poor Man's Canyon.
The "Jo Jo" returned with 4 yellowfins and a dolphin from 70 fathoms in the Poor Man's. Their heaviest yellowfins weighed 44.4 and 49.8 lbs.
The "Lil' Man" weighed 3 yellowfins and a dolphin. The fish were caught on trolled ballyhoo in 100 fathoms in the Washington Canyon. Heaviest YFT weighed 46.6 lbs. Dolphin weighed 17.8 lbs.
The "Tighten Up" weighed a 92.4 lb. bluefin tuna, caught at the Lumpy Bottom.
The "Fish Whistle" had a 49.4 lb. yellowfin tuna, caught on a spreader bar in 100 fathoms in the Washington Canyon.
Here are the final results of the Canyon Kick-Off:
WAHOO DIVISION:
1st Place - "Tunavision" - 27.6 lbs.
2nd Place - None caught
3rd Place - None caught
BLUEFIN DIVISION:
1st Place - "Hammer Down" - 143.2 lbs.
2nd Place - "Tighten Up" - 124 lbs.
3rd Place - "Tighten Up" - 92.4 lbs.
DOLPHIN DIVISION:
1st Place - "Brenda Lou" - 20.8 lbs.
2nd Place - "Playmate" - 19.2 lbs.
3rd Place - "Playmate" - 18.4 lbs.
YELLOWFIN DIVISION:
1st Place - "Jo Jo" - 49.8 lbs.
2nd Place - "Fish Whistle" - 49.4 lbs.
3rd Place - "Sea Witch" - 47.8 lbs.
BILLFISH RELEASE DIVISION:
1st Place - "Playmate" - 1 white marlin
2nd Place - "Par Five" - 1 white marlin
3rd Place - "Lisa" - 1 white marlin
SATURDAY, July 4, 2009: Offshore seemed a bit slow. Still a bunch of dolphin being caught. A couple of really nice makos hit the scales. In the bay, some big flounder continue to be caught.
Karen McAlister caught a 6 lb. 3 oz. flounder on the Thorofare flats.
Amanda and Jeff Schmidt caught a 19" and a 23" flounder in the East Channel.
The "Wizzy" brought back a 232 lb. mako shark from the Fingers.
"Keep Er Wet" had a 321 lb. mako shark, caught in 1,000 fathoms between the Washington and Norfolk Canyons.
The "Bluefin" went 10 for 12 on yellowfin tuna in 70 fathoms in the South Poor Man's (950 line). They also had a couple of dolphin.
The "Work Release" had 3 yellowfins up to 29 lbs. along with 1 dolphin. Caught outside the Poor Man's Canyon.
On the second day of the Canyon Kick-off"
The "Agitator" weighed a 43.8 lb. yellowfin.
The "Size Matters" weighed 2 dolphin (15 & 17.4 lbs.).
The "Brenda Lou" weighed a 20.8 lb. dolphin.
The "Playmate" weighed 3 dolphin (15.6, 18.4 & 19.2 lbs.).
FRIDAY, July 3, 2009: Melinda Hanson caught a 7 lb. flounder on a Gulp! swimming mullet in the East Channel.
Brandon Westfall caught 3 flounder on an ocean wreck. Largest measured 22 inches.
The "Jade II" had 2 yellowfins, 7 dolphin and a white marlin release, all in 500 fathoms in the Baltimore Canyon.
Tyler Stierhoff on the "Gentleman Lady II" caught a 25 lb. dolphin on a purple cedar plug at the Fingers.
The "Instigator" returned with a yellowfin and a dolphin from the Washington Canyon.
The "I-Cart-Er" returned from 600 fathoms in the Washington Canyon with 2 yellowfins and 4 dolphin.
In the Canyon Kick-off:
The "Tighten Up" weighed a 124 lb. bluefin tuna.
The "Hammer Down" returned with an 89.8 lb. bluefin tuna.
The "Fish Whistle" weighed 3 dolphin (14.4, 12.6 and 11.6 lbs.).
The "Reel Desire" had 2 dolphin weighing 11.4 lbs. and 17.2 lbs.
The "Canyon Hunter" weighed a 14.6 lb. dolphin.
The "Size Matters" had 2 dolphin weighing 15 and 17 lbs.
The "Sea Witch" returned with a 47.8 lb. yellowfin and 2 dolphin weighing 13.6 and 15.4 lbs.
William Wildbergh caught the first wahoo of the year while fishing on the "Tunavision". The wahoo weighed 27.6 lbs. and was caught on a Black Bart lure.
The "Billfisher" was the last boat to hit the scales and weighed 3 dolphin (17.2, 13.6 & 13.2 lbs.)
THURSDAY, July 2, 2009: Didn't hear much from the offshore gang today. In the bay there was a great flounder bite.
Tim Edstrom on the "Pony Island Express" caught a 24-inch flounder in the bay, right off where Shantytown used to be.
Eddie West caught an 8 lb. bluefish off the Rt. 50 Bridge.
The "Bay Bee" returned with 8 keepers. Five of the keepers were caught on the barge, sunk just off the South Jetty. The other 3 flounder were caught in the bay behind Assateague Island.
Matt Corbman on the "Morning Star" caught a 5 lb. 4 oz. flounder and a 2 lb. 14 oz. sea bass.
Tucker Colquhoun caught a 6 lb. 7 oz. flounder while fishing on the "Morning Star".
WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2009: "That's Right" released a blue marlin, estimated at 500 lbs. while fishing in 200 fathoms in the Poor Man's Canyon. They also caught 4 nice size yellowfins and a couple of dolphin.
Corey Burns on the "Morning Star" weighed in a couple of nice sea bass. Heaviest weighed 3 lbs. 12 oz.
Ronnie and Jeannie Spittle caught 6 flounder on Gulp! artificial baits in the bay behind Assateague Island.
The "Reel Naughty" returned with a 190 lb. mako and a dolphin from just outside the Twin Wrecks.
The "Good Times" had 3 dolphin and a yellowfin, all from 100 fathoms south of the Poor Man's Canyon.
TUESDAY, June 30, 2009: Offshore fishing was very slow today with only a few dolphin catches reported.
On the "Morning Star", George Henning landed a 4 lb. 14 oz. flounder and a 3 lb. 12 oz. flounder, both on a bucktail tipped with dolphin belly.
MONDAY, June 29, 2009: Nik Strine caught a 22-inch, 5.4 lb. flounder in the East Channel.
The "Morning Star" had a 21-inch weakfish, a 24.5-inch flounder and a triggerfish.
Guys on the "Lil' Angler" out of Talbot Street went spearfishing on Fenwick Shoal and returned with triggerfish, spadefish and tautog.
"Skip's Bait & Tackle Charters" caught 40 stripers, keeping 5, drifting the tip of the South Jetty with live spot.
SUNDAY, June 28, 2009: Much quieter day than yesterday, when fishing was INSANE!
Dave Konick caught a boat load of small bluefish and one bonita while trolling at the Jackspot.
The "Morning Star" returned with a nice catch of sea bass. Heaviest weighed 4 lbs. 4 oz.
The "Clear Shot" boated a 132.5 lb. bigeye tuna, 3 yellowfins and a dolphin while trolling in 150 fathoms in the Washington Canyon. Bigeye hit an artificial squid.
Larry Bierley on the "Vitamin Sea" caught a 139 lb. bluefin tuna at the Hambone. Fish measured 63-inches.
The "Marli" returned with 1 white marlin release, 3 yellowfins and 3 dolphin, all from the Washington Canyon.
The "Hot Pursuit" returned with three yellowfin tuna and two gaffer dolphin, all caught on green machines at the 100 fathom line at the Poor Man's Canyon.
SATURDAY, June 27, 2009: Inshore, offshore or in the bay... FISHING WAS HOT! It was probably one of the busiest days at the scales in a long time.
Steve Sipe caught a 27-inch flounder off the wall on the north side of the Inlet.
Les Schott caught a 27-inch flounder in the East Channel on a minnow.
The "Paradise" returned with a 195 lb. mako shark from 500 fathoms outside the Washington Canyon.
Karen Kirkessner caught a 7 lb. 8 oz. flounder on a minnow in the East Channel.
The "Angler" returned with a nice catch of sea bass and triggerfish.
Chuck Wiesen caught a 6 lb. 6 oz. flounder on a Gulp! artificial bait in the bay behind Frontier Town.
The "Fresh Fish" had 2 tog withing 15 lbs. 1 oz and 10 lbs. 6 oz., caught at the African Queen. They also had some triggerfish.
Mike Norelli on the "Tortuga" caught a 24.5-inch flounder on a squid and shiner combination near Harbour Island.
The "Flat Calm" had a load of spadefish, triggerfish and tog, caught on the China Arrow wreck near Winter Quarter Shoal.
The "Pumpin' Hard" returned with 5 nice yellowfin tuna (total lbs. = 202), all caught in 200 fathoms in the Washington Canyon.
The "Tide Up" had 5 yellowfins and 7 dolphin from 100 fathoms on the southern end of the Washington Canyon.
"Tom Cat" weighed 3 bluefish between 8.9 and 9.2 lbs., all caught in 50 fathoms on the southern end of the Poor Man's Canyon.
"GM Giant" had a 15.4 lb. dolphin from the Poor Man's Canyon.
Barbara DiToto caught a 40 lb. yellowfin tuna on the "Zipper" in 130 fathoms in the Poor Man's Canyon.
Mike Osifat weighed a 13 lb. bluefish, caught on the "Jezebel" in 100 fathoms in the Poor Man's Canyon.
Clayton Noble caught a couple of skippies and a bluefish in 100 fathoms in the Poor Man's Canyon.
The "Cyntinory" had 4 dolphin and 4 tuna, caught east of the Washington Canyon between 55 and 250 fathoms. Total weight of the yellowfins was 164 lbs.
The "Get Sum" returned with a 7 lb. 12 oz. bluefish caught in the East Channel on a live spot.
The "Wave Dancer" had a 155 lb. mako shark, caught east of the Hotdog.
Fred Herbst caught a 3 lb. 12 oz. sea bass.
Scott Pringle on the "Press Time" caught a 210 lb. bigeye tuna in the Washington Canyon.
"Fish Bonz" returned with a dolphin, a yellowfin tuna and a bigeye tuna, all caught in 500 fathoms outside the Poor Man's Canyon.
The "Playmate" caught 20 yellowfin tuna, kept 14 along with a dolphin in the Washington Canyon.
MONDAY, July 6, 2009: Some big bluefins showed up today, which should make this weeks Tuna Tournament exciting if they stick around. I also received a call from a captain that said a new batch of bluefins are heading up the coast. He is nabbing them at the 26 Mile Hill.
The "Bay Bee" had 6 keeper flounder today. Largest measured 20-inches. All were caught on squid, shiners or Gulp! in the bay behind Assateague Island.
Andy Lapnski caught a 20-inch flounder in the East Channel on a squid and minnow combination.
The "Angler" returned with sea bass and flounder from an ocean reef.
Seth Gusman on the "Morning Star" caught the heaviest flounder in OC this year, an 8 lb. 12 oz. flattie hooked on a bucktail tipped with sea robin.
Denny Alsing on the "Morning Star" had a 5 lb. 15 oz. sea bass caught on clams.
Diana McLean on the "Morning Star" caught 2 flounder and 5 triggerfish on an ocean wreck.
The "Fish Bonz" weighed a 64-inch bluefin that tipped the scales at 131 lbs. The bluefin and 2 dolphin were caught at the Parking Lot.
The "Press Time" had a 64.5-inch bluefin that weighed 135 lbs. from the Parking Lot.
SUNDAY, July 5, 2009: It was another tough day offshore. Anglers really had to work for their catches. Flounder bite slowed. Throwback to keeper ratio was high.
Connor Sullivan and Eric Thibodeau caught a couple of 19-inch flounder in the bay off Bahia Marina.
The "Hot Pursuit" returned with a mako shark and a 38 lb. bluefin tuna from the Fingers.
The "Bill$ 4 Bills" had 3 yellow fins that weighed a total of 118 lbs. while fishing in the Washington.
On the final day of the Canyon Kick-Off:
The "Hammer Down" weighed a 143.2 lb. bluefin, caught on a skirted ballyhoo at the Lumpy Bottom.
"The Zipper" weighed a 44.2 lb. yellowfin, caught in 90 fathoms in the Poor Man's Canyon.
The "Jo Jo" returned with 4 yellowfins and a dolphin from 70 fathoms in the Poor Man's. Their heaviest yellowfins weighed 44.4 and 49.8 lbs.
The "Lil' Man" weighed 3 yellowfins and a dolphin. The fish were caught on trolled ballyhoo in 100 fathoms in the Washington Canyon. Heaviest YFT weighed 46.6 lbs. Dolphin weighed 17.8 lbs.
The "Tighten Up" weighed a 92.4 lb. bluefin tuna, caught at the Lumpy Bottom.
The "Fish Whistle" had a 49.4 lb. yellowfin tuna, caught on a spreader bar in 100 fathoms in the Washington Canyon.
Here are the final results of the Canyon Kick-Off:
WAHOO DIVISION:
1st Place - "Tunavision" - 27.6 lbs.
2nd Place - None caught
3rd Place - None caught
BLUEFIN DIVISION:
1st Place - "Hammer Down" - 143.2 lbs.
2nd Place - "Tighten Up" - 124 lbs.
3rd Place - "Tighten Up" - 92.4 lbs.
DOLPHIN DIVISION:
1st Place - "Brenda Lou" - 20.8 lbs.
2nd Place - "Playmate" - 19.2 lbs.
3rd Place - "Playmate" - 18.4 lbs.
YELLOWFIN DIVISION:
1st Place - "Jo Jo" - 49.8 lbs.
2nd Place - "Fish Whistle" - 49.4 lbs.
3rd Place - "Sea Witch" - 47.8 lbs.
BILLFISH RELEASE DIVISION:
1st Place - "Playmate" - 1 white marlin
2nd Place - "Par Five" - 1 white marlin
3rd Place - "Lisa" - 1 white marlin
SATURDAY, July 4, 2009: Offshore seemed a bit slow. Still a bunch of dolphin being caught. A couple of really nice makos hit the scales. In the bay, some big flounder continue to be caught.
Karen McAlister caught a 6 lb. 3 oz. flounder on the Thorofare flats.
Amanda and Jeff Schmidt caught a 19" and a 23" flounder in the East Channel.
The "Wizzy" brought back a 232 lb. mako shark from the Fingers.
"Keep Er Wet" had a 321 lb. mako shark, caught in 1,000 fathoms between the Washington and Norfolk Canyons.
The "Bluefin" went 10 for 12 on yellowfin tuna in 70 fathoms in the South Poor Man's (950 line). They also had a couple of dolphin.
The "Work Release" had 3 yellowfins up to 29 lbs. along with 1 dolphin. Caught outside the Poor Man's Canyon.
On the second day of the Canyon Kick-off"
The "Agitator" weighed a 43.8 lb. yellowfin.
The "Size Matters" weighed 2 dolphin (15 & 17.4 lbs.).
The "Brenda Lou" weighed a 20.8 lb. dolphin.
The "Playmate" weighed 3 dolphin (15.6, 18.4 & 19.2 lbs.).
FRIDAY, July 3, 2009: Melinda Hanson caught a 7 lb. flounder on a Gulp! swimming mullet in the East Channel.
Brandon Westfall caught 3 flounder on an ocean wreck. Largest measured 22 inches.
The "Jade II" had 2 yellowfins, 7 dolphin and a white marlin release, all in 500 fathoms in the Baltimore Canyon.
Tyler Stierhoff on the "Gentleman Lady II" caught a 25 lb. dolphin on a purple cedar plug at the Fingers.
The "Instigator" returned with a yellowfin and a dolphin from the Washington Canyon.
The "I-Cart-Er" returned from 600 fathoms in the Washington Canyon with 2 yellowfins and 4 dolphin.
In the Canyon Kick-off:
The "Tighten Up" weighed a 124 lb. bluefin tuna.
The "Hammer Down" returned with an 89.8 lb. bluefin tuna.
The "Fish Whistle" weighed 3 dolphin (14.4, 12.6 and 11.6 lbs.).
The "Reel Desire" had 2 dolphin weighing 11.4 lbs. and 17.2 lbs.
The "Canyon Hunter" weighed a 14.6 lb. dolphin.
The "Size Matters" had 2 dolphin weighing 15 and 17 lbs.
The "Sea Witch" returned with a 47.8 lb. yellowfin and 2 dolphin weighing 13.6 and 15.4 lbs.
William Wildbergh caught the first wahoo of the year while fishing on the "Tunavision". The wahoo weighed 27.6 lbs. and was caught on a Black Bart lure.
The "Billfisher" was the last boat to hit the scales and weighed 3 dolphin (17.2, 13.6 & 13.2 lbs.)
THURSDAY, July 2, 2009: Didn't hear much from the offshore gang today. In the bay there was a great flounder bite.
Tim Edstrom on the "Pony Island Express" caught a 24-inch flounder in the bay, right off where Shantytown used to be.
Eddie West caught an 8 lb. bluefish off the Rt. 50 Bridge.
The "Bay Bee" returned with 8 keepers. Five of the keepers were caught on the barge, sunk just off the South Jetty. The other 3 flounder were caught in the bay behind Assateague Island.
Matt Corbman on the "Morning Star" caught a 5 lb. 4 oz. flounder and a 2 lb. 14 oz. sea bass.
Tucker Colquhoun caught a 6 lb. 7 oz. flounder while fishing on the "Morning Star".
WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2009: "That's Right" released a blue marlin, estimated at 500 lbs. while fishing in 200 fathoms in the Poor Man's Canyon. They also caught 4 nice size yellowfins and a couple of dolphin.
Corey Burns on the "Morning Star" weighed in a couple of nice sea bass. Heaviest weighed 3 lbs. 12 oz.
Ronnie and Jeannie Spittle caught 6 flounder on Gulp! artificial baits in the bay behind Assateague Island.
The "Reel Naughty" returned with a 190 lb. mako and a dolphin from just outside the Twin Wrecks.
The "Good Times" had 3 dolphin and a yellowfin, all from 100 fathoms south of the Poor Man's Canyon.
TUESDAY, June 30, 2009: Offshore fishing was very slow today with only a few dolphin catches reported.
On the "Morning Star", George Henning landed a 4 lb. 14 oz. flounder and a 3 lb. 12 oz. flounder, both on a bucktail tipped with dolphin belly.
MONDAY, June 29, 2009: Nik Strine caught a 22-inch, 5.4 lb. flounder in the East Channel.
The "Morning Star" had a 21-inch weakfish, a 24.5-inch flounder and a triggerfish.
Guys on the "Lil' Angler" out of Talbot Street went spearfishing on Fenwick Shoal and returned with triggerfish, spadefish and tautog.
"Skip's Bait & Tackle Charters" caught 40 stripers, keeping 5, drifting the tip of the South Jetty with live spot.
SUNDAY, June 28, 2009: Much quieter day than yesterday, when fishing was INSANE!
Dave Konick caught a boat load of small bluefish and one bonita while trolling at the Jackspot.
The "Morning Star" returned with a nice catch of sea bass. Heaviest weighed 4 lbs. 4 oz.
The "Clear Shot" boated a 132.5 lb. bigeye tuna, 3 yellowfins and a dolphin while trolling in 150 fathoms in the Washington Canyon. Bigeye hit an artificial squid.
Larry Bierley on the "Vitamin Sea" caught a 139 lb. bluefin tuna at the Hambone. Fish measured 63-inches.
The "Marli" returned with 1 white marlin release, 3 yellowfins and 3 dolphin, all from the Washington Canyon.
The "Hot Pursuit" returned with three yellowfin tuna and two gaffer dolphin, all caught on green machines at the 100 fathom line at the Poor Man's Canyon.
SATURDAY, June 27, 2009: Inshore, offshore or in the bay... FISHING WAS HOT! It was probably one of the busiest days at the scales in a long time.
Steve Sipe caught a 27-inch flounder off the wall on the north side of the Inlet.
Les Schott caught a 27-inch flounder in the East Channel on a minnow.
The "Paradise" returned with a 195 lb. mako shark from 500 fathoms outside the Washington Canyon.
Karen Kirkessner caught a 7 lb. 8 oz. flounder on a minnow in the East Channel.
The "Angler" returned with a nice catch of sea bass and triggerfish.
Chuck Wiesen caught a 6 lb. 6 oz. flounder on a Gulp! artificial bait in the bay behind Frontier Town.
The "Fresh Fish" had 2 tog withing 15 lbs. 1 oz and 10 lbs. 6 oz., caught at the African Queen. They also had some triggerfish.
Mike Norelli on the "Tortuga" caught a 24.5-inch flounder on a squid and shiner combination near Harbour Island.
The "Flat Calm" had a load of spadefish, triggerfish and tog, caught on the China Arrow wreck near Winter Quarter Shoal.
The "Pumpin' Hard" returned with 5 nice yellowfin tuna (total lbs. = 202), all caught in 200 fathoms in the Washington Canyon.
The "Tide Up" had 5 yellowfins and 7 dolphin from 100 fathoms on the southern end of the Washington Canyon.
"Tom Cat" weighed 3 bluefish between 8.9 and 9.2 lbs., all caught in 50 fathoms on the southern end of the Poor Man's Canyon.
"GM Giant" had a 15.4 lb. dolphin from the Poor Man's Canyon.
Barbara DiToto caught a 40 lb. yellowfin tuna on the "Zipper" in 130 fathoms in the Poor Man's Canyon.
Mike Osifat weighed a 13 lb. bluefish, caught on the "Jezebel" in 100 fathoms in the Poor Man's Canyon.
Clayton Noble caught a couple of skippies and a bluefish in 100 fathoms in the Poor Man's Canyon.
The "Cyntinory" had 4 dolphin and 4 tuna, caught east of the Washington Canyon between 55 and 250 fathoms. Total weight of the yellowfins was 164 lbs.
The "Get Sum" returned with a 7 lb. 12 oz. bluefish caught in the East Channel on a live spot.
The "Wave Dancer" had a 155 lb. mako shark, caught east of the Hotdog.
Fred Herbst caught a 3 lb. 12 oz. sea bass.
Scott Pringle on the "Press Time" caught a 210 lb. bigeye tuna in the Washington Canyon.
"Fish Bonz" returned with a dolphin, a yellowfin tuna and a bigeye tuna, all caught in 500 fathoms outside the Poor Man's Canyon.
The "Playmate" caught 20 yellowfin tuna, kept 14 along with a dolphin in the Washington Canyon.
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