点评:This was my third Nantucket fluke trip on the Bounty Hunter, and it was a great experience. I’ve also done three of their spring squid trips. One of those squid trips was slow, and most of the boat didn’t do well — but that’s just how fishing goes sometimes. It wasn’t for lack of effort. Sometimes the fish simply aren’t chewing, and that’s part of the sport.
Nantucket fluke trips are overnight runs, leaving around 11pm and returning the next day around 9pm. The ride out was smooth, and by sunrise we were already fishing on the Nantucket grounds.
We had steady action, but like with all fluke fishing, results varied. On my second trip, I didn’t do as well, while the guy next to me (on his first fluke trip) was catching doormats one after another. On this trip too, some people caught more than others. That’s fluke fishing — drift, angle, gulp and bucktail color matters, and a little luck always play a part.
One thing I really appreciate is that the boat doesn’t overload passengers. There’s plenty of space at the rail and far fewer tangles, which makes the trip much more enjoyable. On all of my trips, the heaviest sinker I’ve needed has been 10oz, and I fish 20 lb braid with a simple hi/low rig, which stays comfortable for long sessions.
The mates who work these overnight trips are the best in the business. They’re attentive, friendly, and right there when you need them. Their attitude and work ethic are a big reason I keep coming back.
For comparison, the Helen H is another great boat, but they often fish deeper offshore water, where you may need 18oz sinkers or heavier, along with heavier gear overall. If you prefer a lighter-tackle feel and more space at the rail, the Bounty Hunter is a great fit.
Small tip: If you end up sleeping outside on a beanbag during the ride out, bring a waterproof/resistant sleeping bag — you might catch a little spray.
翻译:这是我第三次乘坐“赏金猎人”号去楠塔基特岛钓比目鱼,体验非常棒。我还参加过三次春季鱿鱼钓。其中一次钓鱿鱼的航程很慢,大多数船都钓得不太好——但钓鱼有时就是这样。这并不是因为不够努力。有时候鱼就是不上钩,这也是钓鱼的一部分。
楠塔基特岛的比目鱼钓是连夜出海,晚上11点左右出发,第二天晚上9点左右返回。出海很顺利,日出时我们已经在楠塔基特岛的水域里钓鱼了。
我们的鱼儿们都比较稳定,但就像所有钓比目鱼一样,鱼获也参差不齐。第二次钓比目鱼的时候,我钓得不太好,而我旁边的那个家伙(第一次钓比目鱼)却钓到了一个又一个的门垫。这次也是一样,有些人钓得比较多。这就是比目鱼钓法——漂流、角度、吞咽和鹿尾毛的颜色都很重要,而且运气也必不可少。
我非常欣赏的一点是,这艘船不会超载乘客。栏杆处空间充足,而且缠结现象也少得多,这让旅途更加愉快。在我所有的行程中,我需要的最重的铅坠是10盎司,我用一个简单的高/低钓组钓20磅的编织线,长时间使用也很舒服。
负责这些过夜行程的伙伴们是业内最优秀的。他们细心、友好,而且在你需要的时候随时出现。他们的态度和职业道德是我不断回来的重要原因。
相比之下,Helen H 号也是一艘很棒的船,但他们经常在更深的离岸水域捕鱼,在那里你可能需要18盎司或更重的铅坠,以及更重的装备。如果您喜欢更轻便的滑具和更大的栏杆空间,Bounty Hunter 是您的不二之选。
小贴士:如果您在骑行途中不得不睡在户外的豆袋上,请携带防水/耐用的睡袋——您可能会被水花溅到。