Fish Bermuda - October to December 2002 Fishing Reports

October 1st - Wahoo's still the main theme! "De Mako," "Challenger" and "Sea Wolfe" all had some good Wahoo fishing this week, with catches as high as 10 Wahoo and a few Dolphin mixed in. Some of the Wahoo have been of good size (50-85lbs). The two best were the 70lb caught on “Gringo” and the 85lb caught on "Sea Wolfe." There are some good reports coming from the east end of the island, with the "Trick Shot" and "Troubadour" catching some nice Wahoo and, would you believe it, even some nice Yellowfin Tuna - about time!! Still a few Marlin around, with the only catch & release this week going to the "Relentless" - great job, Richard! And, just in time to save you from the "No Bill Beast Prize!!" For those of you who may not have heard of this award, it is given to the boat that does not catch a Blue Marlin all year - no one wants this award and, for that reason, I will not tell you the past winners!

October 18th - The good fishing is still going strong! We are seeing some good Yellowfin Tuna catches, coming from down the N.E. of the island, plus on the northern side of Challenger Bank.

Most of the Tunas, on the Banks, are in the small range (15-25lbs.), with the odd, bigger fish but, to the N.E of Bermuda, there are quite a few fish in the 50-100lbs range being caught. Chumming and trolling are both producing good results, so take your pick!

The Wahoos are also cooperating, with some nice one’s mixed in with the lizards (school size Wahoos), like Rich’s two monsters caught on “De MAKO” this Tuesday, weighing in @ 71lbs and 72lbs.

Still a few Blue Marlins around - we had one on yesterday, plus the “New Nuts” had some hard luck with two on Sunday, with the only success story coming from the “Jamie C” with their 300lbs release.... nice going, Sinclair!

With the season coming to a end and the slow down in charters, we are seeing more and more charter boats focusing on bottom fishing to make a few dollars. Reports of some fair catches of Bonita & Amberjack, plus a few Yellowtails, are coming from S.W. edge, fishing mainly with live Robins. So, if you are looking for a little action and some good tasting fish to take home and don’t want to venture too far offshore, try your luck on the edge!

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