Dr. Bob Blem called me Thursday wanting to fish Saturday, Feb. 10th. I was just about to tell him that was probably an impossible request, but instead I told him to give me half an hour.

I was back on the phone 5 minutes later giving Bob and his crew the great news that he was going fishing Saturday on the fast, sleek 36-Contender with Capt. Chris.

Unfortunately, the wind andseas forecast was bumped up for Saturday, but this crew comprised of Bob & Shari Blem, Michelle Richardson, Jeff Boudreaux and Bill Prejean would not be denied. They had spent enough time READING about big tuna..they wanted to CATCH one!

Shari made sure everyone was porperly outfitted with slicker suits and rubber boots -- a must for trips to the Lump this time of year.

Pictured is the group with a 150-pound beauty they landed with Capt. Chris. The guys all agreed that fighting a powerful yellowfin tuna is something you can't explain until it's you hooked to that back-busting brute. Prior to this trip, none of the customers had ever fought a tuna with the exception of Jeff. I think they're hooked now.

For your chance at a fish of a lifetime, give me a call and I'll schedule your date with Mr. Yellowfin while you schedule a massuse for the day after your championship bout!

Fish Species: Yellowfin Tuna
Bait Used: Bonita, threadfin herring
Tackle Used: Shimano 30-50 standup
Method Used: Chumming-chunking
Water Depth: 200 feet
Water Temperature:
Wind Direction: N
Wind Speed: 15-22 kts
Bob Blem and Crew -First Yellowfin Tuna
Bob Blem and Crew -First Yellowfin Tuna


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About The Author: Captain Susan Gros

Company: Reel Louisiana Adventures

Area Reporting: Venice, Louisiana

Bio: Multi IGFA World Record holder Susan Gros hails from Destin, FL and has been fishing since the age of 6. In 2000, she formed her company Reel Louisiana Adventures to match traveling anglers with the perfect captain for the style of fishing they choose to pursue -- from cobalt bluewater for yellowfin tuna, wahoo and marlin to skinny water redfish on fly. Her motto is "No surprises at the dock." Susan is an active member of Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association. Her photos and feature stories appear in Louisiana Sportsman Magazine as well as other local and national publications.

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