Caught a Blue Marlin - - - Miss-Be-Haven

auguste · 06-09-2004, 07:25 AM

Went fishing targeting Tuna (I was alone) due east of the Oregon Inlet in 500 plus feet of water.

Lots of sea life and a couple of marlin sunning on the surface.

Got the strike at around 8:00 AM on a blue and white chrome head lure 6" long.

It tore off, reel screeming for about a minute or so, just enought time to slow the boat down to 4 kts and get the fighting belt on.

Using the front controls (engine controls at the bow) I chased the marlin and retrieved most of the line. It danced for me a few times . . . beautiful

I stopped the engines to finish the fight and it circles the boat twice . . . nice to have the centre console.

Got the swivel of the wind on leader to the second roller on the rod . . . the whole time wondering how I would release it.

I let some of the line out of the reel and the marlin shook its head and tossed the hook.

I estimate the length between 6 and 7 feet because it was less wide than the transom of Miss-Be-Haven.

I was alone, sorry but can't take pictures and fight the fish at the same time.

Fishing has been good with me catching mostly maui maui . . . no other tuna yet

Shag · 06-09-2004, 07:38 AM

No pics and you expect us to believe you.

Nothing like catching a Blue off of your own boat. Congrats!

Undaunted · 06-09-2004, 07:43 AM

Auguste,

just one question. At what point did you go oh s*#@ what am I going to now?

I sure sounds like you are fully enjoying yourself up there. Be safe!

BrooklynJoe · 06-09-2004, 07:44 AM

CONGRATS........
Sounds like your having a great Vacation!!!!!!!

Enjoy,
Joe

auguste · 06-09-2004, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Undaunted - 6/9/2004 8:43 AM

Auguste,

just one question. At what point did you go oh s*#@ what am I going to now?

I sure sounds like you are fully enjoying yourself up there. Be safe!

About 15 seconds after I hooked it

auguste · 06-09-2004, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Shag - 6/9/2004 8:38 AM

No pics and you expect us to believe you.

Nothing like catching a Blue off of your own boat. Congrats!

I am looking at mounting a cam corder with a wide angle lense

jtburf · 06-09-2004, 08:12 AM

Way to Gus!!!!!!!!!

JOhn

Tom Bare · 06-09-2004, 08:23 AM

Gus-

If you want someone to fish with let me know and I'll come down for a few days. I have been asked to go down next week for a couple days and mate but would honestly rather fish with you if you are going to be there. Hate to see you have to go solo.

Call my cell. 828.234.4015

cgrand · 06-09-2004, 08:26 AM

dude i really hope you appreciate what you have accomplished...
you've caught yellowfin tuna and a blue marlin, on your first trips out, on your boat, alone and without a guide

truly remarkable...

marti · 06-09-2004, 08:55 AM

Well Auguste, you made new stuff to dream about

Good luck and stay safe

wolfpack03 · 06-09-2004, 09:11 AM

Auguste-

That is awesome! Sounds like you are enjoying your time down east!

HDGWJOE · 06-09-2004, 09:53 AM

Auguste...cgrand said it best...truly unbeliveable...congratulations...I can only hope for such a day.

gw204 · 06-09-2004, 10:16 AM

Is this the magic lure?

One of my favorites!

Good work Auguste!

I think we have another Carlos Bentos on our hands....

DD · 06-09-2004, 10:33 AM

Fishing boat, rigging, tackle.......$80,000
Trip to the Outer Banks..............$4,000

Landing a blue marlin SOLO.............PRICELESS

congrats on a great accomplishment!

offshore3144 · 06-09-2004, 10:33 AM

gw204,
Blue and white and pink and white have been knocking them dead this year Islanders my favorite too!! Auguste great job on the solo!!!

Tiger Rag · 06-09-2004, 10:37 AM

Gus, that is awesome. Congrats.

One of the tourney days, we saw a billfish fin. Looked like a Marlin sunning itself. I think my shotgun rig pissed him off...It's called The Agitator....just a few minutes later I noticed my planer line came to the top water. Checked the planer line and the planer was gone. Must have pissed him off so bad he took a swipe at my planer and cut it off. Never even felt it....had to be a billfish or a shark best I can tell.....We were in billfish territory.....

Anyway, congrats!

Tiger Rag · 06-09-2004, 10:39 AM

Quote:

DD - 6/9/2004 10:33 AM

Fishing boat, rigging, tackle.......$80,000
Trip to the Outer Banks..............$4,000

Landing a blue marlin SOLO.............PRICELESS

congrats on a great accomplishment!

Uh, I think we might need a multiplyer in there against those numbers

. Especially for Gus this trip......

bwhitaker · 06-09-2004, 10:40 AM

Awesome!!

SeaWitch · 06-09-2004, 02:30 PM

Wow, great story.!!! I often fish alone and I hear ya bro!! Caught a few sails but no marlin. Yet!! The images in your head and the visual film they have burned in your brain is all you need!! Thanks for the story. Awesome!

Miles Offshore · 06-09-2004, 07:06 PM

Cant say anymore than has already been said- "pretty work", and one question- do you think you will leave the obx or and have you been looking at real estate ??? LOL- again great job!!!!