any tuna guys here?

[sirmissalot]

There is no need to trailer your boat to California to catch albacore. The best tuna fishing is usually in september or October, so I'm normally done fishing and onto hunting by then. Usually August is great but they just weren't there this year, the tuna showed up very late, we had one good day at the end of August where we plugged the boat, but we ran 65 miles SW. In my opinion Ilwaco is the best tuna fishing port in washington, maybe even oregon.

Choose your days wisely, watch the weather and bar forecasts. As stated above use the rule of 3's for fuel. Your boat is capable, but you may need some more experience on the water, I don't know. Check out bloodydecks.com, thats where you'll get all the information you'll ever need, along with plenty of buddy boats to run out with, myself included 

[cohoho]

And be sure to bring your $250 Graphite jigging rods, as the Ugly Stick ones will not catch any fish....   

I have been highly interested in running.  If someone has been a few times and would like a partner to run with let me know.  I will pay my fair share of gas, bait and have some equipment.  Just rather see how it is prior to diving in..... 

[sirmissalot]

And be sure to bring your $250 Graphite jigging rods, as the Ugly Stick ones will not catch any fish....   

I have been highly interested in running.  If someone has been a few times and would like a partner to run with let me know.  I will pay my fair share of gas, bait and have some equipment.  Just rather see how it is prior to diving in.....

I have a video of me realing in a tuna on an ugly stik, I hated my life for the entire 15 minute fight that little 15lb fish gave me. That said, I don't have a single $250 jig rod, I do have a couple live bait rods that are higher end... still not in the $250 range though, people tend to overkill it on albacore, normal salmon gear can handle it for the most part, although your arms are going to be worn out before you can fill the boat.

[cohoho]

Yea, it looks like a lot of fun for sure.  I gotta go this summer no matter what, even with a charter to see how the experience is for sure.  Freinds have done a couple times.   Had a couple offers last year, but timing didn't materialize nor where the fish as close as year previously...

[longknife]

Go out for a Halibut run, and back, this will probly max your fuel out(35miles). Tuna, you need to get quite a way out, then troll fast, and alot of it.

Unless they are in 20 miles, its not worth the risk 

Good luck on your discision!

[sirmissalot]

What risk is that?

[fishngamereaper]

What risk is that?

They obviously havnt seen me offshore in my boat

[jeepster]

i did some research, and a price breakdown of going after tuna in my boat. here is what i found

tuna rods and reels ~300$
tackle/bait~ 100-300$
tank of fuel for the boat+40 gallons xtra ~300$
fuel for truck to tow boat to ocean ~180$ round trip
food~ 100$ for me and my buddies
beer for me and said buddies ~50$
hotel/campground fees ~ 50-300$ depending on which
and so on and so forth

going out with these guys:
http://westportcharters.com/Westport_Washington_ocean_albacore_tuna_fishing_charter.php

575$ for a 2 day charter with access to a cannery (where they acctually can your fish), and fillet it for you....

as much as i want the gratification and satisfaction of saying "i did it in my boat".... it just makes more sence to do a charter, especially because (for me) it would be a once-a-year thing and would never be economical do go out on my own.... at least given current financial conditions

just my  on what i was origionally wondering when i started this thread

for the cost of fuel for my boat, towing it there, and bait and tackle, i can have a 2 day stress free fishing extravaganza where i can sleep and not have to worry about getting me and my dumb buddies killed if i do something stupid.

[sirmissalot]

What risk is that?

They obviously havnt seen me offshore in my boat

You might need to show us some pics of your boat full of tuna Greg 

[benhuntin]

We fished tuna a couple years back out of a 19 foot jet craft and did just fine you just have to pick your day,  I have been pushed off the water in a 32 foot tuna boat.  Just wait for the fish and the weather.

[fishngamereaper]

What risk is that?

They obviously havnt seen me offshore in my boat

You might need to show us some pics of your boat full of tuna Greg 

I need to borrow someones wide angle camera to get all 17' of her in one pic....

[longknife]

Smartest thing i have seen on the thread Jeepster! Way to think it through.

Its funny how some dont think when it comes to openwater, then the Coast Guard has to risk their lives, as well as others.

[TONTO]

Ummmm......TUNA!.......be careful what you wish for, once you've been to the dark side there is no return. If the weathers good and the water's warm we're useualy running out of Ilwaco. Be happy to buddy boat if you decide to give it a try.

[fishngamereaper]

Smartest thing i have seen on the thread Jeepster! Way to think it through.

Its funny how some dont think when it comes to openwater, then the Coast Guard has to risk their lives, as well as others.

Who's not thinking about open water.....just curious who your assuming about.

[longknife]

Smartest thing i have seen on the thread Jeepster! Way to think it through.

Its funny how some dont think when it comes to openwater, then the Coast Guard has to risk their lives, as well as others.

Who's not thinking about open water.....just curious who your assuming about.

To anyone that dosent have respect for the water, and is unprepaired. I think its selfish to not be prepaired and risk others lives for my own, when it can be avoided.