Large 200LB blue fin in local SoCal water - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Rambo · 07-30-2015, 08:00 AM

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SAN DIEGO - You just don't see a sight like the one that happened Tuesday night at the docks in Point Loma.
"Everybody was so excited, just couldn't wait to get their bait out in the water," said Don Kuroye.

Kuroye and others took the overnight trip that left from Point Loma Sportfishing.

The group ended up pulling in six massive bluefin tuna from the Pacific Ocean, a few miles off the coast.

"I was exhausted, I think I fought it for close to an hour," said Kuroye.

Kuroye caught the biggest one. He said when it reached the surface, and he caught a glimpse, the entire group went crazy.

"Without using any terrible words, it was just like 'oh my God'," he said.

A catch like this is unheard of. Experienced fisherman couldn't explain it, saying it was just luck.

The fish the group caught are five, six and even seven times bigger than average bluefin tuna in San Diego.

"Around this time of year, it's about 30 to 50 pounds. How big are these? I think mine was around 175," said Kuroye.

A crowd gathered while they hoisted them up, cranking them off the ground to be weighed.

Kuroye's fish ended up tipping the scales at nearly 200 pounds.

Rambo · 07-30-2015, 08:09 AM

Image of the deck.

cesar74 · 07-30-2015, 09:02 AM

It's the radiation from Japan. Send me some fish & I'll test it for you for free.

summers in kuwait · 07-30-2015, 10:10 AM

thats ridiculous. What a catch!

taggermike · 07-30-2015, 01:24 PM

Quality righ there. Maybe once a decade we might see big eye tuna in our waters but aside from that we just don't have tuna that size. Mike

FISH11 · 07-30-2015, 07:42 PM

That's an incredible deck picture. Those fish are just awesome.

Cadillyak · 07-30-2015, 09:04 PM

Looks like the deck on a red rooster 16 day. Wow!!!

Dannowar · 07-30-2015, 09:48 PM

I was paddy hopping the other day and while I was working a dorado I got walled by 100 pounders. Pretty insane

FlyFishinYakr · 07-31-2015, 01:52 AM

If I'm not mistaken, those were Bluefin, caught on the "New Lo-Ann" in U.S. waters on an overnight trip. One weighed out at 197# and the next biggest weighed out at 137#. My understanding is that they could have had more (150-200#'s) except for the fact most passengers hadn't brought any heavy gear, 40-50# outfits were getting spooled! They had back-to-back trips where they located a school of "cows". On one of the trips (the first I believe) they had a busted rod and equipment issues on at least 6-12 fish. They went 0-for on that trip, they did bring home a couple about 75-100#. They recommend bringing at least one 60-80# outfit for these toads, they're (Capt. and crew) complaining that even 60# gear doesn't always work out!
I can't wait to see what size Bigeye show up and when.

I gots to head to the shop to load up my 50W with 100# and replace the bearings on a few of the roller guides on my 60-80-100# rods.

I can tell you one thing, I'd love to be out there on the water if someone hooked up one of those from a kayak! That would be one heck of a "sleigh ride"

!
FFY

07-30-2015, 08:00 AM	#1
Rambo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 434	Large 200LB blue fin in local SoCal water http://www.10news.com/news/six-huge-...mpaign=fanpage SAN DIEGO - You just don't see a sight like the one that happened Tuesday night at the docks in Point Loma. "Everybody was so excited, just couldn't wait to get their bait out in the water," said Don Kuroye. Kuroye and others took the overnight trip that left from Point Loma Sportfishing. The group ended up pulling in six massive bluefin tuna from the Pacific Ocean, a few miles off the coast. "I was exhausted, I think I fought it for close to an hour," said Kuroye. Kuroye caught the biggest one. He said when it reached the surface, and he caught a glimpse, the entire group went crazy. "Without using any terrible words, it was just like 'oh my God'," he said. A catch like this is unheard of. Experienced fisherman couldn't explain it, saying it was just luck. The fish the group caught are five, six and even seven times bigger than average bluefin tuna in San Diego. "Around this time of year, it's about 30 to 50 pounds. How big are these? I think mine was around 175," said Kuroye. A crowd gathered while they hoisted them up, cranking them off the ground to be weighed. Kuroye's fish ended up tipping the scales at nearly 200 pounds.

07-30-2015, 07:42 PM	#6
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,642	That's an incredible deck picture. Those fish are just awesome. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

07-30-2015, 09:04 PM	#7
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	Looks like the deck on a red rooster 16 day. Wow!!! __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

07-30-2015, 09:48 PM	#8
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	I was paddy hopping the other day and while I was working a dorado I got walled by 100 pounders. Pretty insane __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

07-30-2015, 09:02 AM	#3
cesar74 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ventura,CA Posts: 81	It's the radiation from Japan. Send me some fish & I'll test it for you for free.

07-30-2015, 10:10 AM	#4
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	thats ridiculous. What a catch!

07-30-2015, 01:24 PM	#5
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Quality righ there. Maybe once a decade we might see big eye tuna in our waters but aside from that we just don't have tuna that size. Mike

07-31-2015, 01:52 AM	#9
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	If I'm not mistaken, those were Bluefin, caught on the "New Lo-Ann" in U.S. waters on an overnight trip. One weighed out at 197# and the next biggest weighed out at 137#. My understanding is that they could have had more (150-200#'s) except for the fact most passengers hadn't brought any heavy gear, 40-50# outfits were getting spooled! They had back-to-back trips where they located a school of "cows". On one of the trips (the first I believe) they had a busted rod and equipment issues on at least 6-12 fish. They went 0-for on that trip, they did bring home a couple about 75-100#. They recommend bringing at least one 60-80# outfit for these toads, they're (Capt. and crew) complaining that even 60# gear doesn't always work out! I can't wait to see what size Bigeye show up and when. I gots to head to the shop to load up my 50W with 100# and replace the bearings on a few of the roller guides on my 60-80-100# rods. I can tell you one thing, I'd love to be out there on the water if someone hooked up one of those from a kayak! That would be one heck of a "sleigh ride" ! FFY