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New Fishing Report- July 1st, 2010

Well the fishing has been red hot in and around Ipswich Bay so far this summer. The Striped Bass fishing has been about as good as it gets, live macs have been the key. Had Meredith and her group out for a spectacular day of livelining large Bass, limited out in a few hours once we got on the fish using live Mackeral. As the waters warm up a bit it will be tougher to get the live baits as Bluefish will be invading our waters soon. On the Tuna front, well we got a nice 95" market fish this past week, unfortunately broke off another but that's how it rolls. The fish are here and now is the time to book a trip, I only have so many dates left and then we're into the fall. Flounder fishing has been on again off again. Right now it's on again. The Cod and Haddock fishing has been a consistent bite out on Jeffries.

Tight Lines,

Capt. Mauro

Another Great Day Cod Fishing

Headed out to same area as we'd been fishing for a couple weeks now, as we put lines in the bite was very slow, we were going through a slack but once the tide got going it really turned on as fish over 40lbs and a couple closer to 60lb. were coming over the rail, all fish were caught on jigs. This fishery will only go on so much longer so if you're interested in catching some really BIG Codfish now is the time to get out there. On the Striper front the mouth seemed to be the place to be the past week with fish up to 30lbs there every day, live macs seem to be the ticket. The Bluefin Tuna ticket seems to be to the south, will start to target them after this next week passes and then it's off after the Tunas.

Tight Lines,

Capt. Mauro

Big Cod/Striped Bass Day

Headed out with Steve and his boys for a half day Cod and half day Striped Bass Fishing. What a day it was, gorgeous weather with a mild SW breeze to start the morning. We arrived at the Cod grounds to find a fleet of 60 or so boats but that did nothing to dampen our spirits or the bite. Ended up filling a box of nice Cod largest being over 40lbs in short order. We then headed inshore to finish day with some Striped Bass, made bait and caught some nice Stripers, smallest being 25lbs and largest close to 40lb. All in all a great day of fishing with a really fun group to have on board. I think this groups' next adventure will either be School Bluefin or Sharks. Thanks to all who make this happen including my mate, Mike, who makes my job ALOT easier.

Capt. Mauro

Cod/Haddock Deep Sea Fishing Report

Headed out today with Lou and his sons from Long Island. We decided to hit a couple of inshore spots on our way out, well it was a good move, the Cod and Haddock were there, we did have to fish through many 'shorts' but the keepers were coming over the gunnels at a fairly consistent rate. It was a great day to drift as the gentle SE breeze made for confortable conditions and by the end of the day Mike had his hands full with filleting. Thanks to Lou and his boys for sticking with it and the prize, plenty of fresh fillets that will last them quite a while. On the report side, the Mackeral are here, we were marking them in good numbers so it will not be long before big hungry Striped Bass are chasing them. Will be moving boat up to Newburyport this week to do our summer Striped Bass charters off the Merrimac, please visit website for information and prices if you'd like to get out after them.

Thanks,

Capt. Mauro

May 1st Fishing Report

Headed out to Stellwagon with long time regulars Sue, Dan, Carlene, Chip, Lisa and Terry. You could not ask for better day to be on the water as it was just as calm as could be. Hit the Cod grounds to find a fleet of 100 or so boats and Nets everywhere, boy did that change things quickly as the easy lock n load fishing was today a slow pick, we did manage quite a bunch of nice market sized Cod but really had to work for them, the crew was great as its alot of work to keep picking up and moving to stay on the schools. Later in the day we decided to take a run to the North with. We hit a couple of spots with limited results. Packing it up and heading in I noticed a little hump on the chartplotter about halfway to home so we made a quick stop there and 'Bang' hit em good, nice sized Cod and some of the largest Haddock I have ever caught before, that stop ended the trip on a very positive note. Great day on the water with a fun bunch to take out.

Capt. Mauro

Spring is Here

It sure seems like Spring is finally upon us. Got a look at the Kelly Ann yesterday and made my annual list of todo's. Before you know it she'll be in the water and ready to go get some Cod and Haddock. She's sitting at Cape Ann Marine in Gloucester and I'll bottom fish out of there til late May as the ride out to Stellwagon is short. I'll keep updating with pics as we progress further along.


Capt. Mauro

Tuna Report 9/15/09

Left the dock a tad late at 6:20 and got out to the grounds with lines in at 7:20.  The weed was horrendous which made for alot of pulling in the lines and keeping them clean.  An hour into it we came upon an area that looked very 'fishy' and then it all broke loose, Tuna chasing halfbeaks all around us.  Fish of all sizes were mixed together.  We made a pass around a big school of smashers and didn't get a sniff,  I'm thinking maybe we're all weeded up.  But just then the swimmer goes off and it's game on.  Fish made a smokin first run and them came to the boat quickly,  I figure it was on of the smaller ones, but then when I got a look at it, well it was one of the high 60"ers we've been catching all year, darted it and the fish just took offffff....I have never had a darted fish take so much line back (and that includes 3 granders).  We finally tail wrap and alls good, bleed and get one rig back out.  About fifteen minutes later it's game on again,  this fish was one of the smaller ones, about 50"ers and he'll grow for another day.  Rigs out again and whammo, we go tight on an Ocean Lures Slow Swimmer, smoking runs and two anglers later we boat it, 68"er, swim it and move on.  Great day on the water with a couple of really good guys.

 

Capt. Mauro
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Fishing Report 8/27/09

The Tuna fishing has been very good for the past two weeks,  many surface feeds creating quite a stir in most of the charters.  This week we had three trips,  first on out with Ralph and Tom with their two boys paid off with a nice 67"er.  Great job on the rod to them.  Next trip out we had multiple bites with fish of the same size.   Fish were everywhere crashing baits on surface with reckless abandon and then on Thurs. evening it was like someone flipped a switch because come Fri. morning we left the dock with Matt's group and the ocean was blank, nothing, nil.  It is absolutely amazing how these fish can move off.  That's fishing....   Hopefully they'll come back.  There is still plenty of bait around and the whales shows this year have been incredible.  On the inshore scene the Bluefish are in thick and  now is the time to target them.   Striped Bass fishing seems to be going through its summer doldrums but as the water temps cool they should become more active.  

Til next tide.

Capt. Mauro

8/10/2009 Fishing Report

Had quite a few Striped Bass trips this week.  They are still around and hungry as many Bass over 36" came onto the boat.  The Mackeral are still around and in very good numbers so it's the same setup as we've been doing all year.  Dena's group on Saturday were very patient and well rewarded with some big Bass.  On Sunday we were 40 miles out on a Shark Charter with Michael Harding and group.  It was first time on ocean for a few of them but they were troupers and rewarded with some very large and VERY hungry Blue Sharks.  Of course with Billy and myself every offshore adventure turns into a Tuna trip in one form or another so while we were chumming for sharks on one side of the boat we flew the kite with a livie on the other,  about noon time fish alarm on sounder goes off and Billy walks inside boat to take a look, say "Hey Mauro what do these look like?"  I reply back " those are Tuna" and as the last word is leaving my mouth the Live bait gets completely inhaled by one that was just seconds ago 75 feet deep....Game on.  Mike gets strapped into the harness and puts the fish to rest after about 45 minutes...Well done, Sushi for all tonight.  As for the sharks, we started chumming again and they started hitting everything in the water with many of them going 9-10 feet long.  Great couple days of fishing,  The tuna are here and in close, let's go......

 

Til next time.

 

Capt. Mauro

July 24th, 2009 Fishing Report

Well the great fishing we've been enjoying has not stopped. The Striped Bass fishing this week has been full of 40" fish and the Tuna have also cooperated as we caught a 75"er this week to bring to market. Hopefully the summer will finally give us some great weather in the weeks ahead. Tight lines

Capt. Mauro

Fishing Report-July 20th, 2009

Well it's been a long time since last report and I do apologize, been fishing most days lately.   The Striper fishing has been getting better by the day.  The Mackeral are back due to lack of Bluefish and the large Striped ones are hammering them.  Many trips are bringing in 40+" fish and they are getting fatter every day.  The Kelly Ann has made a couple of very successful Bluefin Tuna trips already this season.  Most of the fish seem to be in the 65" range and are great fighters....  Just a note the boat will be down in Marshfield at Green Harbor Marina for the third and possibly the last week of August so we can be closer to what has been a red hot Tuna bite this year, let me know if anyone would like to take a trip out while she's there.  Thanks and great fishing til next report.

 

Capt. Mauro DiBacco

6/14/2009 Fishing Report

The Striped Bass fishing has been very good up until this past Saturday when the Mackeral have seemed to disappear,  Can you say Bluefish.... but we made up for it on Sunday with Chris Q. his family and friends.   Day started out slowly but picked up as we fished the bottom of outgoing tide.  Fished seemed to liken Mackeral for bait (That's why we freeze em').  Great day on the water, not even the weather could keep this bunch down!   Good job to all!  Outside of the river, the Cod/Haddock fishing is still plugging along, one day its very good the next a slow pick.  Bluefin Tuna,  Giants and School are out there in good numbers, as the bait just seems to be everywhere....It's time to start targeting these mighty fish....Till next tide

 

Happy Father's Day to All

 

 

Capt. Mauro

May 25, 2009 Fishing Report

We've had a few trips this past weekend.  Offshore on a choppy Saturday produced market sized Cod, some Haddock and a few Cusk, mostly a pick all day long but plenty of fillets for all at the end of the day.  The rest of the weekend brought inshore Mackeral and Striped Bass and both showed up to the party.  Some of the biggest Mackeral I personally have ever seen....We began livelining and it wasn't too long before we had our first Striper of the season.  From that point on it was lock n load for the rest of the tide.  It's about time, long winter. 

 

Tight Lines,

 

Capt. Mauro

Fishing Report 5/19/2009

Went out today on a small charter and I actually got to do some fishing of my own.  The Cod catch was outstanding with largest to 25#, mostly on jigs.  Afterwards we went in search of some inshore Mackeral, found them a plenty.  It's all starting to happen.  For anyone intested in catching some sizeable Cod, now is the time, these fish will not linger more than a couple of weeks.  Striped Bass are increasing in numbers in the River,  we'll keep an eye out for the 'Mother Lode' to arrive. 

 

Tight Lines.

 

Capt. Mauro

First Yearly Fishing Report

 

 

First and foremost let me say I hope the new year has been joyous and healthy  for you and your family and hoping 2009 will bring many blessings to us all.

Well the Kelly Ann has been splashed and is ready for another fun filled fishing season.  Last season was one of the most productive seasons I've had yet.  There was plenty of Striped Bass, Bluefish, School Tuna and we finished with a 'bang' with a bunch of Giants up to 1100 lbs.

As of the moment we are fishing out of Cape Ann Marina in Gloucester Ma. and will be targeting Cod, Haddock and Pollock out on Stellwagon Bank.  The bite has been red hot as of late and now is the time to fill the freezer with fillets before the water warms up.  By mid to the end of May we will be moving back up into the Merrimack and will target the massive Cod that move inshore that time of the year.  Some of these Cod go upwards of 50lb.!!!!!!!  We'll also be waiting for the Mackeral to show as we know the Stripers will be right in the middle of them.  It's time to get started,  I'll be running regular charters and also split charters, so if you don't have six we can get you out fishing.  Just give me a call and we can set something up.  The cost for per person or split charters is 160.00/person, plus mates tip.  

 

 

Let's go Fishing.

 

 

Capt. Mauro DiBacco

Oct. 14th Fishing Report

Fished the past two days with charter group up from Connecticut. Great bunch of guys and all fishermen to boot. Found plenty of boats at the NWC Sunday morning so we trolled towards the Southeast, I want to find some of our own water to work, can't handle trolling in fleet of 150 boats. All by ourselves we find some fish and Bang!!! Swimmer goes off, all hands do their job and Tim slips on belt and begins a 20 minute fight. See color and we're ready to gaff when POP and plug comes back Without the fish, oh well....Been there done that!....Set back in and within 10 minutes we're on again but this time fish gets the gaff and we're on the board. Marked well for the rest of the morning but no love. Back out yesterday and there's wayyyy less boats, bite goes off just before slack and within an hour and half we've had three fish to the boat, one for dinner two get the tag. Again quiet the rest of the day. All fish hitting swimmers. Couldn't get a sniff on anything up top whereas in previous trips it was the sluggos and the Ocean Lure halfbeak plug that was taking em'. Well be back out this week and will continue with the reports. We're gonna fish these well into November as the Kelly Ann is built for foul weather and I always keep the heat on in the cabin...I hate the cold!

 

Capt. Mauro DiBacco

 

Fishing Report Oct 4th, 2008

In a  word,  Tuna,  the Bluefin Tuna bite is really on right now and will most likely stay that way until well into November,  this week we got out twice and both trips were steady solid action, many hookups and fish brought to the boat.  We are mostly trolling and setting up on the jig if conditions seems right, I think the jigging thing will pick up as we move later into the season,  we'll see, but I know one thing, the fish will get hungrier, meaner and bigger!!!

 

Tight LInes

 

Capt. Mauro

Fishing Report Sept. 21, 2008

What a great week of Tuna fishing, three trips and on all three we caught fish.  The fish all seem to be in the 60"/125lb range and are putting up quite a battle for each and every angler.  I went out with friends on Tuesday and even got to battle one myself, now I know why I love this sport.  On the other fishes, Cod/Haddock are making a good showing out on Jeffrey's, and inshore Bluefish are in and out, great fishing one day and spotty the next.  If you're interested in any fishing we'll be running out of Gloucester for the rest of the season (puts us much closer to the fall fishing grounds) and going up until Dec. 1st. 

 

Till next week

 

Capt. Mauro