MJ’s also lost a big blue marlin during Quest for the Ring

Dante Sorriente not only caught the winning 188.8-pound bigeye tuna during Jimmy Johnson’s Quest for the Ring Tournament out of Atlantic City, but reported on Facebook that they also lost a big blue marlin.

“Well, another Tounry in the books. Jimmy Johnson Quest for the ring. 3rd year Team MJs has fished and back to back Tuna champions. Captain Michael Yocco does it again. 22 years of Tourney fishing together dozens of wins but this one was up there in the top. My daughter Gianna was with us all 3 days and got to see her first Bigeye, Blue marlin and White marlin. Day one we fished for Tuna as most know the fishing has been awfully slow this season from Hudson south. We grinded all day but around 1:30 after a quick lure change we got our shot and made quick work of her.

Day 2 we opted to go Blue Marlin fishing as there was none on the board and best chance of winning the ring. Slow day but around 2 we got our fish. Came on hard on teaser and it quickly switched to flat line plug. Fish went nuts and jumped all over the ocean. Unfortunately we pulled the hook 20 feet from the boat. Can’t say it was the winner but it was a qualifier for sure. I’d venture to say 500 plus. Heart breaker for sure.

Thankfully after a week of slow fishing we were able to bring home 2nd place overall and first place Tuna. Thanks again to the Goat Wesly pipes, Cappo the legend, Willy scissor hands Will Kayhart. The best mate is the business Kyle Shipp. My brotha from another mother Beans Aka Frank Crescitelli, Tyler , Nicky 6 guns Perello, Big Jeremy Gers, My partner and boy Bob Wilson. Great times many more to come. On to the Huk.

Fish ate a 6 oz hoomagic Wine head custom hair color in the flat line on a 60-100 Magictail Rod which worked perfect!! Check out all your offshore needs at www.magictailoutfitters.“

Small blues reappeared yesterday in the Golden Eagle’s chum slick. That Belmar boat was picking away at chub mackerel and sea bass when the 2-4-pound choppers started hitting bait and poppers. Some anglers limited. There was no repeat of that today as they just picked at chubs which were unusually tough to catch.

The forecast is for southwest winds at just 5 knots before going south at 10-15 knots in the afternoon.

Capt. Ron Santee started out well with fluke yesterday on his Fishermen from Atlantic Highlands, but then had to struggle with either too little or too much current. Dano won the pool with a 5 1/2-pound fluke.

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