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The Wahoo bite is still hot down on Argus, with the R.M.S. group catching 16 on “De MAKO” yesterday.

Both the trolling and live bait fishing are working well on the Wahoos, plus we are seeing a few nice Yellowfins (60-90lbs.) in the mix. There is also a nice run of Yellowfins down the NE corner of Bermuda. These fish are also 60-90lbs. class fish, but are mainly being caught chumming.  This is a short run, if your boat is moored in the east end.  We made a scouting trip to the east, on Wednesday, with Hamish & friends catching 3 Yellowfins in the 70lbs. class, plus someone broke 1 off! (it was not Hamish!)

We got a few days off this week, as Sub-Tropical storm “Nicole” forms next to us.  We did manage to get in some good fishing earlier in the week, mainly live baiting on the inside edge of Challenger Banks.  A good Wahoo bite, with a few Yellowfin Tunas & Dolphins mixed in.  There is also a good bite on Argus, as well as the Tuna bite down the east end.

“De Mako’s” best day was with Bill Saltonstall on Thursday.  Solo angler Bill managed to catch 7 Wahoo, the largest 67lbs., a Yellowfin Tuna for dinner, plus he released a 300lbs. Blue Marlin on a 50lbs test Wahoo outfit.  Congratulations to Bill on his first Yellowfin Tuna, first Wahoo & first ever Blue Marlin!

This makes 32 Blue Marlins for “De Mako” this season.  Although not one of our best years, it was enough to all but double our closest competitor’s catch! 

There is still good Wahoo fishing on the eastern and southern sides of both banks, with a few nice Yellowfins and Dolphins mixed in.

The chumming on the inside edge of Challenger bank has also been good, with some school Yellowfins, 15-25lbs, but most are in the 50-60lbs. range.  The current is strong into the west, which can make drifting a little tricky, depending on the wind direction, but it is worth it!

Although there are not many good days between now and the end of the year, I am sure the fishing will stay good.  If you get the chance to go fishing on one of those rare calm days, head out to Challenger - I don’t think you will be disappointed!