Offshore First blue fin at indian river

[captbert]

Well the rumors are true there was a blue fin tuna caught yesterday. This 37.5lb blue fin was caught inside the Wilmington on the 55 fathom line. They were trolling with a green squid spreader bar. Not sure about the water temp. though. The Stress Reel-ief brought their catch to Hook 'em & Cook 'em at Indian River Marina. Let's hope this is a sign of things to come.

Pictured are Capt. Fred Winward, Don Wingate, Capt. Brandt Hart and Greg Hook, all from Ocean View, Delaware.

[Randy Stinchcomb]

Well Thats GREAT News, Good Job Guys

[Sam]

Very nice indeed!

[Capt Rick Hiott]

I guess its legal to keep small BFT like that up there where you guys are at?

[Bohica]

The regs are set by NMFS. Applicable to everybody. 1 schoolie 27-47" per boat/day, 1 @ 47-73" per boat/day, and 1 over 73".

[Capt Rick Hiott]

Yep,,,,we just never kept the small ones like that.

[Bohica]

Point taken. But landing the fish, and being the first of the year gives some bragging rights I guess, and your name on the board at IRM, if you're into that.

Running 60 miles each way in that regulator, to catch 1 37# fish tho, how much does that tuna cost per lb?

[Unknown Fisherman]

Great catch!!! Congrats!!!