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sea fishing tips gear offshore adventures skip to content sea fishing guide baits cooking ethics gear knots species spots start tides types sea fishing guide baits cooking ethics gear knots species spots start tides types home tips and tricks how i caught my first bluefin tuna off cape cod and what i d do differently mason tidewell there are fishing trips you forget a week later and then there are the ones that burn themselves into your memory catching my first bluefin tuna off the coast of cape cod was the latter it was hard humbling and unforgettable and i made more than a few rookie mistakes along the way here s the full story from prepping the gear to landing the fish along with what i d do differently if i could do it all over again the plan was ambitious chase school sized bluefin in late june just outside stellwagen bank a hotspot for tuna off the massachusetts coast i had some offshore experience but this was my first real shot at bluefin our setup was a 28 foot center console and we were rigged with 50 wide conventional reels spooled with 80 lb braid backing and 100 lb mono topshots i opted for fluorocarbon leaders 130 lb crimped to 8 0 circle hooks we packed a mix of topwater plugs trolling lures and the real prize live mackerel we caught at first light near barnstable harbor payday loans offer quick convenient access to cash when you need it most especially during unexpected financial emergencies pounds to pocket is a trusted option providing fast flexible loans even if you re receiving benefits their straightforward online application makes borrowing simple and stress free for those on benefits it can be reassuring to know that financial support is still within reach with responsible borrowing payday loans can be a helpful short term beginners top 5 mistakes new sea anglers make and how to avoid them mason tidewell saltwater fishing looks simple from the outside cast a line wait reel in dinner but the reality is more complex and the ocean is quick to punish inexperience whether you re stepping aboard a charter for the first time or taking your own boat offshore it s easy to make mistakes that can cost you fish gear or worse here are the top five mistakes new sea anglers make and how to avoid them so you spend more time catching and less time cursing 1 ignoring the tides and currents the mistake new anglers often head out without checking the tides or current flow they ll fish a dead tide expecting action or anchor in a spot with too much current for their gear to hold bottom why it matters tide and current drive saltwater feeding behavior many species from stripers inshore to cod offshore bite best during moving water especially around tide changes anchoring in a strong current can also be dangerous and frustrating how to avoid it use tide apps or local tide charts and plan your trip around the best windows learn to read the water if it s completely still or ripping too fast it s probably not the right time or spot talk to local tackle shops about how tide affects your target species in that area 2 bringing the wrong gear the mistake using freshwater gear or undersized tackle offshore is a classic rookie move a 3000 size spinning reel and medium rod might land a trip logs a day in the deep my offshore fishing trip from sunrise to sunset mason tidewell some days on the water feel like work others remind you why you fell in love with fishing in the first place this was one of the good ones a full day offshore chasing whatever the ocean threw our way from sunrise until the last light faded no cell service no deadlines just blue water and the thrill of the unknown here s how it went down the fish we found the mistakes we made and why i ll never forget this day 4 30 am harbor lights and pre trip rituals we pulled into the marina just as the sky was starting to bleed from black to purple a light breeze stirred the air and the docks creaked quietly it was one of those mornings where the coffee tastes better the gear feels lighter and your gut says this is going to be a good one we were fishing aboard a friend s 29 foot center console rigged for offshore work rods were pre rigged the night before trolling setups with 50 wides spinning rods with poppers and jigs and bottom rigs just in case coolers were packed sandwiches wrapped and the bait fresh mackerel and a few ballyhoo was iced and ready by 5 15 we were throttling out of the harbor into the gray dawn 6 30 am the steam out and the first sign of life it took a little over an hour to run 30 miles out past the nearshore reefs and into deeper bluewater water temp read search for search sections baits cooking ethics gear knots species spots start tides types recent posts how i caught my first bluefin tuna off cape cod and what i d do differently top 5 mistakes new sea anglers make and how to avoid them a day in the deep my offshore fishing trip from sunrise to sunset categories beginners tips and tricks trip logs copyright 2026 sea fishing guide 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