Recent content by Tuna Ball

I figured I would post since you guys on this site inspired me to buy a 12wt fly rod and tie some salty flies. I am a gear guy for tuna and much like Evan, would rather jig than troll any day. Long story short, after we had put a dozen or so fish on onboard, mostly with jigs on stops, it was...

There is a place in Ilwaco that cuts fish. I don't remember what it is called. It is up towards England's. That's where Andy gets his done. It helps to have a dedicated fish cleaning table at home. Also, it is wise to only take home single digit fish to process. Ask me how I know. 😆 I cark...

Update: I finally got out for tuna yesterday. Both of my mini and full size "cedar" plugs caught at least two fish. They work!

The fawns are getting braver. They weren't too upset by the sheep nearby. Pardon the mess, we are cleaning up after fair.

I was planning to take my 17' Whaler out tomorrow till I saw the S wind forecast degrading. There are definitely Arimas that fish these ports. I have seen several boats that have no business crossing a bar also. I've been across CR bar in my friend's 19' Arina and felt plenty safe that day. It's...

I fish the same N OR ports as Evan. A lot of folks use divers in place of lead. Personal preference but same results. 360 flasher and bait of choice. Some guys troll whole herring, which after 20-30 bites adds up quick. I use spin fish with tuna or a hootchie with a chunk of herring or chovie...

Boston Whaler Nauset. Predecessor to the Montauk. I am looking forward to getting her salty on inshore species. RF and salmon. One of my favorite boat pics

My bracket for the bow mount motor had the forward most screws starting to back out and strip. There is a lot of force and vibration on this bracket, by use and just trailering in general. I should have known better and done this from the start on the bow bolts. I made them through bolts and...

Been a long while since adding to this thread. Found some great deals since. Today, I went back to a sale that had a Shimano Tyrnos 20 two speed for sale asking $200. I was going to make him an offer. He had sold it yesterday he said for $100. I said I was considering offering that but didn't...

In my experience, the Penn Battles don't hold up to corrosion very long. Keep in mind, I'm lazy and don't service them often. Rinse them well after any salt use. The Spinfisher series are better in that respect, but are rather heavy to jig all day with. I am also a fan of the Saragossa and...

And tonight I made spaghetti. 😂 My printer has been less reliable with my new nozzle. I may switch back next weekend.

I recently picked up a 3D printer at a G- sale. I had never considered buying one, but for $40 figured it was worth the investment. My co workers both print and helped me shorten the learning curve. I started printing some trinkets for the kids. A few tools, tool hangers, etc .... It didn't...

I would have told you to try different keys also. I recall a time when a certain Skipper forgot the boat keys at home. 😉 As we sat in Garibaldi launch line we asked fellow fishermen if they had a spare key we could try. Although we didn't find a working key, it is pretty common to find one that...

Last night as my daughter closed up the goats, she saw a very plump doe behind the shop looking uncomfortable, but bedded down. I moved a camera out there just in case we could see any baby activity. Sure enough, before bed I connected to the camera and saw Mama and her two new fawns in IR view...

Not nearly as good of a photo, but one of the first fawns around here. I hope this one learns to fear cars more. I got home today and this critter landed on me. Is this a cicada? I hear them a lot.