Post by: Elkrunner on February 13, 2013, 01:18:39 PM
Post by: sirmissalot on February 13, 2013, 01:52:19 PM
If you're looking for a smaller six pack type charter I'd recommend Mark Coleman with All Rivers and Saltwater Charters.
Post by: 2labs on February 13, 2013, 02:02:41 PM
Heads up. Do not thumb a tuna! Let it run. Very fun fish.
Post by: C-Money on February 13, 2013, 02:21:17 PM
Post by: spur_ride on February 13, 2013, 02:24:49 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 13, 2013, 02:27:37 PM
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on February 13, 2013, 02:29:39 PM
Don at Ocean Charters in Westport is dialed! And I have also went with All Rivers. Fun express trip!
Post by: trophyhunt on February 13, 2013, 02:33:04 PM
In the 350 to 500 range...:yike:Wow, didn't think it would cost that much. I think I'll stick with salmon and bottom fishing.
Don at Ocean Charters in Westport is dialed! And I have also went with All Rivers. Fun express trip!
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on February 13, 2013, 02:36:53 PM
You come back with tons of fish and its mayhem for the crew. They work there booties off!
Post by: washingtonmuley on February 13, 2013, 02:51:00 PM
Worth the money if you get into them. I went last year and I am hooked.In the 350 to 500 range...:yike:Wow, didn't think it would cost that much. I think I'll stick with salmon and bottom fishing.
Don at Ocean Charters in Westport is dialed! And I have also went with All Rivers. Fun express trip!
Post by: gasman on February 13, 2013, 02:57:59 PM
Post by: Tbar on February 13, 2013, 03:07:13 PM
Post by: sirmissalot on February 13, 2013, 03:40:29 PM
Also agree with the hula girl. Ms Magoo has a cooler bait tank though :chuckle: its polished stainless! Pretty awesome.
Post by: RadSav on February 13, 2013, 04:26:45 PM
In the 350 to 500 range...:yike:Wow, didn't think it would cost that much. I think I'll stick with salmon and bottom fishing.
Don at Ocean Charters in Westport is dialed! And I have also went with All Rivers. Fun express trip!
We ran twin 3208 Cats burning 16 gallons an hour on the run. With one master baiter and often a second skipper if the trip was long. On albacore trips boat was limited to 10 clients. And due to the duration of those trips and the blood mess of tuna we could only run every other day as we needed rest and a complete boat cleaning. That gets quite expensive!
As stated above - if you get into the fish it is well worth it! Albacore strike at an average speed of 30 mph and then dive for the bottom. Rarely ever giving up the fight until stuck with a gaff. And their color in the water is indescribable. As soon as they hit the deck they turn the grey you see at the dock. But in the water it's a thing of beauty.
It's a long haul from the northwest to albacore grounds in the average year. So if you do not get into them or you end up seasick it might not be worth it. There are no guarantees in fishing! Especially albacore fishing. But one great day on the water catching these torpedo's and you'll be as addicted to albacore as a crack user is to the pipe.
The reward really is worth the risk of a bad trip. I highly recommend giving it a try at least once!
Post by: DaveBTS on February 13, 2013, 04:45:36 PM
www.jonsoutdoors.com (http://www.jonsoutdoors.com)
Post by: matt345 on February 13, 2013, 05:01:49 PM
http://www.washingtontunacharters.com/thankyou.html (http://www.washingtontunacharters.com/thankyou.html)
Post by: sirmissalot on February 13, 2013, 07:31:36 PM
Has anybody used these guys for a Tuna Trip ??
http://www.washingtontunacharters.com/thankyou.html (http://www.washingtontunacharters.com/thankyou.html)
That's Mark Coleman. I would recommend him over any other boat. He's a good guy and a good fishermen, and you're not a big sluggish smelly diesel built in the 50s with a bunch of strangers
Post by: HntnFsh on February 13, 2013, 07:32:56 PM
Jon's Outdoors
www.jonsoutdoors.com (http://www.jonsoutdoors.com)
I dont think Jon does tuna charters. Even if he did I wouldnt book a trip with that scoundrel! Just kidding. jon and I went to school togather. Even hunted together a bit. Hes a great guy and a good guide.
Post by: matt345 on February 14, 2013, 03:47:22 PM
Has anybody used these guys for a Tuna Trip ??
http://www.washingtontunacharters.com/thankyou.html (http://www.washingtontunacharters.com/thankyou.html)
That's Mark Coleman. I would recommend him over any other boat. He's a good guy and a good fishermen, and you're not a big sluggish smelly diesel built in the 50s with a bunch of strangers
Thats what I was thinking as well, thanks for the heads up!
Post by: Austrian Hunter on February 14, 2013, 03:54:54 PM
Post by: suga on February 14, 2013, 04:02:24 PM
Post by: kenzmad on February 14, 2013, 09:52:20 PM
Jon's Outdoors
www.jonsoutdoors.com (http://www.jonsoutdoors.com)
personal experience...... wouldn't give him a dime of my money ever again. have heard some like him, I don't
Post by: ShaneTyTrey on February 14, 2013, 09:57:48 PM