Tuna Time

Our first Canyon Trip of 2009 was on the heels of one of the hottest tuna bites we have seen in a while. Reports poured in from the Hudson Canyon of tuna practically leaping into boats and people leaving because they had no more room/ice on board. After holding over a few hours on Block Island, we departed at 2:00 am and made the 80 mile run to Block Canyon, otherwise known as Fish Tales. We arrived to see no one around, and sadly, not much life. After trolling around for a while, we happened across this big fella, and shortly after, managed to get a White Marlin into the spread, only to have him shake off quickly.

After trolling around for a bit, and keeping the decks sadly very clean, we were able to hit our first Yellowfin tuna of 2009!

After trolling around for a while more, three rods went off, one was lost, another was a Skippie, and the third was another Yellowfin, this one about 50 lbs, a good keeper fish!

We trolled a bit further, but alas, our fun for the day was over. Overall, we managed better than most in our area, and had some nice table fare to bring home. Crew: Richard, Ryan, Steve Mendes, Peter Slattery, Chris, Matt, Armen (First Canyon run for Armen!) Congrats guys!

Snug Harbor Shark Tournament 2009

Well, our first Sharking adventure for 2009 turned out to be a good one, and a Prize winner! Although we didn't have any fish worthy of a weight award, we did capture the Team Tag and Release award, and tied for top two individual tag awards as well! Additionally, we caught our first Mako aboard Knot Reel Teeth, making for some great grill fare! Team consisted of Richard, Peter Slattery, Steve Mendes, Doug Flora, Ryan, Chris, Armen, and Queequeeg Charland.

Upcoming Shark Trip! First for 2009

Has anyone see the Sun?? I haven't, and I am sure that most of you haven't either! That dull, dreary, and cloudy fact shall not deter us from heading out in search of Mr. Mako this weekend! We sail at dawn! Photos and commentary to follow, wish us luck! The photo above chased us out of Block Island last weekend... Brrrrr! It's like April out there!

Welcome to 2009!

After a LONG, COLD, New England winter; Knot Reel Teeth and her crew are ready to get back on the water for a Great Season in 2009! This past winter was spent rigging, installing, learning and reading; all in preparation for a hefty offshore season in the Canyons. On the list of projects and installs we have:

-Added a Center rigger
-New A/V system throughout the boat
-Recondition all 30,50,80 and 130 outfits
-Replaced anchor tackle
-Rebuilt windlass
-Fiberglass work in the cockpit
-Scan and Balance both Props
-Addition of SSB radio

Whew! Now that most of these are complete, and we are in the water, it's time to go fishing!! subscribe to our RSS feed to stay updated on the crew, our antics, and the sailings of Knot Reel Teeth.