OUTERMOST ANGLING CHARTERS WEBSITE: http://www.outermostangling.com/

The Boat:
As described on their webpage:
"The classic 23’ Seacraft is a legendary vessel. It provides a great ride with ample room for fishing. The straight inboard design lets you have 360 degrees of fishability with no obstructions. The boat is outfitted with full electronics and the USCG safety equipment needed to make your trip out a safe and enjoyable one. We also trailer our boat, which gives us great versatility. We go where the fish are – this cuts down running time and gives you more fishing time."

The Crew:

Captain's Bio: From their website: Capt. Josh, a Cape native, has spent his life fishing and navigating the waters off Cape Cod. Whether plying the bay in search of stripers, putting the pressure on the bass and blues off the “back side” or hunting tuna out at the BB buoy, he knows where to go and what it takes to get the most out of a day’s fishing! Born in Truro and raised on the waterfront in Provincetown, Josh got his sea legs at about the same time he learned how to walk. His seafaring career officially began at age 14 when he got a job as a mate on the Dolphin Fleet, working side by side with the legendary Capt. Al Avellar. A career in commercial fishing followed, and over the years he continued to build his reputation as a formidable surf caster, guiding day and nighttime bass trips on the outer beaches of the Cape. When wider horizons beckoned he spent his time in the blue water canyons south of the islands and the ocean waters to the north and east, hook-and-lining and harpooning for giant bluefin tuna. Josh credits his father, Capt. Zach Zacharias, with instilling in him what it takes to be a great fisherman. For 30 years Capt. Zach has been a light-tackle guide out of the fishing village of Cortez on the west central coast of Florida. Every time they fish together Josh learns something new – now it’s his turn to show others! (Capt. Josh holds a USCG master’s license. He is certified in first aid and CPR.)


Fishing Report
We headed up to Green Harbor to fish meet and fish with Capt. Josh (Outermost Angling) for the first time on Thursday morning.

This was far from our first tuna casting endeavor, but it was our most hopeful. With the expertise and enthusiasm of such a seasoned pro at the wheel, we had little to worry about when it came to being put on the fish. However, we knew it was going to be up to us to get tight.

The conditions were overcast with thunderstorms threatening in the early morning. There was a light chill in the air as we fished the incoming front. (Very, very fishy weather!)

We were out the dock at 4:30am and into our first bluefin just past 5am --> We had just pushed up to a recently busted pod, and after a couple of blind casts later, our first fish was on! This was Kint’s first tuna hooked, caught, AND fought while casting. MAN! What a sight for sore eyes! This was also the first time I saw it done on a plug as well. [Wow – so it really can be done! ]

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The tuna took a SOULS Brabus. Shortly after we released the majestic beast (est. just about 65”), we went to look for the next pod. At times, tuna were busting all around us. Then, we hear on the radio, “Josh – we just got one on a green RonZ." While Jon and I were contemplating which lure to try next, Kint started tossing his same SOULS, and BANG he was on again!!! This one he fought from start to finish, and it was about a 69” fish. Very big.

Soon after her release, we found more and more tuna busting just OUT OF CONTROL. Tuna were busting all day, and during one of those feeds, Capt. Josh put us real close. It was really difficult to maintain our composure. Tired from the last bout, Kint was gonna sit this one out, and so, I asked him to film us while we tried for our own. Soon enough, I got tight to a tuna (pulled the hook), then another (pulled the hook), and then, once more I was lucky to get yanked by another. This time I did my best not to leave much to chance, and I yanked as hard as I could as many times as I could. Then, it was on – the first tuna on a lure I ever got tight to. A ridiculous fight ensued. We asked Capt. Josh, what the deal was – was it the undermatched rod? The inexperience of the angler? Or, just the “ball-busting” personality of this one fish? Not quite sure, but it took us some time to finally land it. We did get it to the boat about four times, and each time she saw us, she dived back down 100 ft like it was nothing. We got her up one last time and finally was able to de-hook the lure (SOULS Brabus, again). This one was estimated at about 73-74”. We didn’t think twice about releasing her after having humiliated me repeatedly and handing our collective assess back to us on a silver platter.

That would be it - our day ended there with a very exhausted crew and little left to dream about any more. Tuna finally caught on casting, and every single fish was safely and promptly released, never having been brought out of the water before going back.

Thanks to Outermost Angling for a trip we will cherish for the rest of our lives!

Depths Fished:
All around Stellwagen Bank

GEAR USED:
- Rods and Reels:
FISHERMAN Big Game with Stella 20K
OTI TUNA SNIPER 40-60 with Stella 18K
SOULS BRABUS HS!!!!! (lure)

- Lines:
80-100 lb braid (main line)
100lb monofilament (shock leader)
FG Knot (knot)

- Terminal Tackle:
Ball-bearing swivels or solid rings

Filleting Services:
Provided by captain.