OUTSTANDING catch!!

Jack Hexter

Just heard, via Facebook, that the crew of Miss Britt, fishing the Fisher Island Tournament out of Miami, caught and released a 400# bluefin on sailfish tackle (20#) No mention as to the identity of the angler. By law, the fish was released.

Tight work Miss Britt!!! :hail

jsrodguy1

Wow I wonder if Ray was the captain for that catch? great job to who ever it was.

capt louie

Wonder how long it took to figure out what was on the line and get it in for the release ?

Jack Hexter

Carey Chen said he talked to the angler who chartered Miss Britt, but didn't get his name. Said he was on bow, cranking full speed while Bret Dudas was on full throttle the whole time

9-Lives

Jack Hexter wrote: »

By law, the fish was released.

What law?

Or is it that the BlueFin Tuna quota been met and is closed?

alacrity

anyone have any links to this story?

Prop Blast

9-Lives wrote: »

What law?

Or is it that the BlueFin Tuna quota been met and is closed?

Pretty sure the BFT quota's been met for 2013 and the 2014 season doesn't open until 1 June. It could also be the boat did not have a current Highly Migratory Permit.

PB

9-Lives

Prop Blast wrote: »

Pretty sure the BFT quota's been met for 2013 and the 2014 season doesn't open until 1 June.

PB

Than that makes sense

Prop Blast wrote: »

It could also be the boat did not have a current Highly Migratory Permit.

PB

Not likely, it's one of the best crew and well known boat down here.

Docked Wages

Thats a great catch on light tackle!

Prop Blast

9-Lives wrote: »

Than that makes sense

Not likely, it's one of the best crew and well known boat down here.

Agreed... but ---- happens. Someone forgot to buy a fishing license for a big tournament too if I recall. Cost them BIG. :cry

PB

Flyers Up

Congrats to the crew and angler.