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

Fishing Report Sept. 7th, 2008

The Tuna fishing is now in full force.  It's definitely worth checking these out.  Most fish are in the 55"-65" range and are proving to be brutes on lighter tackle outfits.  Giant Bluefin Tuna are also being brought in on a regular basis.  Our Giant Tuna charters are all a per person trip so call for info.  These fish should continue to eat here through October and into November.  Bluefish are also here in big numbers, with many larger Blues mixed in with smaller.  Striped Bass are back in good numbers and are chasing local Pogies up onto beachfronts.  Til next tide.

 

Capt. Mauro

August 31st, 2008

It's been and up and down week on the Kelly Ann.  We started our week with fantastic Bluefishing, some of the best Bluefish action I have ever seen and ended up not being able to troll up a School Tuna on Saturday's charter, first time I've had a Schoolie charter and couldn't produce a fish.  That was very frustrating, but I guess you can't hit em every time up...At least the Bluefish help save the day and there were plenty of laughs to go around...The Giant Tuna bite is really starting to pick up and we'll start to target them this week, if anyone is interested in trying to land one of these monsters just give me a call as it's a per person charter.  I'll also be running some open boat school Bluefin Charters in the coming weeks so again if interested give me a call or shoot me an email.  Sharks are here in good numbers and being September it's also time to go 'sharkin'....Cod/Haddock are still very productive and the dogfish (shhhhhhh) haven't been too much of a problem!  Til next week.  Tight lines.

 

Capt. Mauro