Offshore Overnight - Photo Essay

By Jimmy FeeSeptember 21, 2011

Jordan Paullo from Shimano invited us aboard the Helen-H for an opportunity to test out some new Shimano gear on some bluewater gamefish. Though the seas were rough and the fishing was tough, OTW Graphic Designer George Clondas captured the experience of party boat canyon fishing through the lens of his Nikon D7000. Enjoy.

TheCrew — The crew eagerly awaits boarding time for a 36-hour offshore adventure.

GearOnCart — Sleeping bags and coolers littered the parking lot as anglers waited to board the Helen-H.

Helen-H-at-the-dock — Getting ready to leave port in Hyannis.

chopping-chum — The Helen-H mates chop up the sardines and ready the chum before the boat leaves the dock.

Helen H Food Breakfast Sandwich — On a 6-hour steam to the fishing grounds, there isn’t much to do but eat…

MahiGaffed — A nice mahi becomes the first resident of the fish box after only a few minutes of trolling. He’d be lonely in there for a few hours.

WatchingTheSpread — Anglers watch the spread dilligently, waiting for a big bite before sundown.

NightFishing — Anglers stayed at the rail all night, but other than a swordfish drive by and a couple small dolphin, nothing showed.

Sunrise — No tuna all night, but the crew remained hopeful for the morning troll.

FirstTunaFistBump — Yellow-finned redemption at first light

Yellowfin Tuna Massachusetts Canyons Gaff — The second yellowfin tuna meets the gaff

Yellowfin Helen H — A lucky angler with the pool-winning yellowfin, and the last fish of the trip.

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