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Captain Allen's Weekly Fishing Report Archives |
October 2000
| October 1st - A short week due to hurricane Isaac, which passed well to the east of us but still brought some unsettled weather. There were a few good Wahoo catches but, all in all, the trolling is still slow for September. We, on the Mako, spent most of the week chumming, catching about the same as last week: small Yellowfin Tuna, Skipjack, Rainbow Runners and a few Wahoo & Dusky Sharks. This weekend has marked a change in the weather and I think you`ll see a great improvement in the trolling action this coming week, mainly Wahoo. Also, in the last few days a large amount of Sargasso weed has drifted in and with it we should start to see an increase in the amount of Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) being caught. So, weather permitting, next week promises to be a good one! |
| October 8th - Well, it is October but I have to report we do not have the normal hot October action! Wahoo remain slow, as do the Yellowfin. A few Dolphin fish showing up but, all in all, very poor fishing for this time of year. As you`ll know, I am cutting this season short to take the Mako to VA. Beach on the 16th. Wanna bet the fishing will get hot after I leave!! Well, not much more to report, so see you next week! |
November 2000
| November 2nd - Sorry for the delayed report, but I have just returned to the island after delivering the Mako 4 to her new owners in Virginia Beach. So, if you are looking for her, look for the "backlash" at the fishing centre in Virginia Beach, Capt. Steve Richardson. As for the new "Mako," she is under construction in Wanchese, NC. All is fine and she will be ready for charters as of May 1st, 2001. If you would like more info on the "Mako," please look on my site under "new boat under construction". Now, as far as fishing goes, it does not look like I missed much! All reports are of high winds (15-40kts) with very few calms days. It seems that on the fishable days, catches of Wahoo & Yellowfin are in order. The "Sea Wolfe" & "Challenger" have had a few good picks but, for the most part, fishing is slow. If we can get a few fishable days in a row, allowing the fleet to search the waters, maybe some good fishing can be found. Thanks for staying tuned!! |
| November 11th - As the fishing & charter season slow down, this is a good time of year to take a well-deserved vacation for most of the fishermen, so you`ll find most boats out of service until the new year. We did, however, get a few fishable days this week and a couple of boats ventured out, reporting some Wahoo & Tuna being caught. But, for the most part, the fishing is still slow and the seaweed thick! Glen, from Bermuda Shorts is the gentleman that puts this report online. He suggested that I do a "Fishing Tip of the Week" this time of year as there is not a lot of fishing to report about. Well, here goes!! Tip of the Week: If you are planning on fishing this time of year, it is a good idea to file a float plan. There are a lot less boats out there, plus the weather is less predictable. It does not have to be anything complicated, just let your wife, girlfriend or Harbour Radio know where you are planning on fishing & your estimated return time. Iit`s that simple! It will make it a lot easier for someone to find you if something was to go wrong.... Heaven forbid! |
| November 27th - Well, it is the Holiday season! And I'm not talking about Christmas and all that, I'm talking about the fishing. The fish must be on holiday as the fishing can't get much slower. Wahoo are still spotty and the seaweed still thick. The only good new is that a few nice size Yellowfin (40-60 lbs) have been caught chumming. Most of the better fishing is to the NE & NW of the island with the Banks being unusually slow. I would not look for much change until January when the Wahoo should kick in (Big Wahoo!). Well, my tip for this week: For those of you who are packing up your rods & reels until next season, have them serviced NOW! Many anglers will store their tackle until the beginning of the season and then have it serviced. The problem with this is that your reels sit all winter with salt in them... NOT GOOD!! Plus, if you need parts, you have plenty of time to get them. So service them now! |
December 2000
| December 17th - Looking for fish for your Christmas dinner? Well, you're in luck as the weather and the fishing has improved! The last couple of weeks, there's been some really good fishing weather, light winds and warm temperatures. On the fishing scene, the Wahoo catches are better (4's & 6's being caught a day by some boats) with some good-sized fish like Peter Rans' 90lbs+ Wahoo, caught on the "Over Proof." There are still some nice size Yellowfin Tuna around, but no big schools, just a few here and there. The guys that are bottom fishing are reporting some good catches of Hinds & Coneys (small Groupers) with up to a couple hundred pounds a day, plus a few Rockfish! The seaweed is still very thick so, if you are planning on trolling, be prepared for some extra work! Well, I'm off the island tomorrow for the holidays (going to see the new boat), but I do hope that those of you who are lucky enough to get out fishing for the holidays - have tight lines. I'm sure I`ll hear all about it upon my return. Have a Safe & Great holiday season!! |
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