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icefishingnewbie · Joined: 18 Dec 2011 Posts: 275 Location: Haddam, CT

Hey guys anybody been on the blackhawk because i might go next weekend but would like a report to base off of. Very Happy

JimiChanga · Joined: 04 Mar 2012 Posts: 195 Location: Meriden

This past weekend was their season opener. Don't know how they did but here is the website..

http://www.blackhawksportfishing.com/Fishing-Reports---Videos.html

I'll be going out with them this year but not sure when just yet,

JC

SheltonTom · Joined: 16 Apr 2011 Posts: 96

I go out on the Blackhawk a couple of times each year, usually for night bass. They have a terrific crew, very helpful. Captain gregg shouts a bit, but it keeps things interesting. He works like hell to keep on the fish. the boat is on the smaller side, so weekends with knuckleheads could be a nightmare.

CT_BASSman · Joined: 23 May 2011 Posts: 349

I'm sorry I just cant see paying to go on a party boat, and then paying for your rigs, it's worth it to just get a group of 3-5 guys and going out on a private charter, just my $.02.

NWDarkcloud · Joined: 23 Apr 2012 Posts: 474

ya there way crowed lines tend to taggle all over the place and make sure you bring your own set ups and plenty of them they rape ya big time if when you get cut off (and you will) and need to buy theres.....personaly theres a lot of small charter guys down there fighting for work take 2-4 ppl at a time way more fun

Carpfishin860 · Joined: 14 Apr 2012 Posts: 55 Location: East Hartford

I agree with the bass man id rather spend the roughly $120 to go on a 6 guy charter with buddies then be involved in a fiasco with a big crowd and tangles and headaches.

Passinthru Outdoors · Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Posts: 142

If you are looking for a small charter contact Dave Wurtz of Slomotion charters - slomotioncharters@yahoo.com

Dave is a great guy who is just starting out charter fishing from my town and does a good job getting you on fish and having fun.

There are many good boats out there that will work hard for you.

Here is a link for CT charter boarts: http://ctsportfishing.com/
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icefishingnewbie · Joined: 18 Dec 2011 Posts: 275 Location: Haddam, CT

Well...... I love the blackhawk they might be crowded but we always get the front of the boat and ive pulled up to one day last summer me and my dad caught 35 fish a piece!!!!

JimiChanga · Joined: 04 Mar 2012 Posts: 195 Location: Meriden

Redneckangler · Joined: 05 May 2012 Posts: 851 Location: Meriden, CT

If you're going on a party boat, the Blackhawk is by far the best of the lot. I charter 2-3 times a month, run around in my own little boat, and still like to hit the Blackhawk now and then to get out when I don't have anyone to split charters with and it's too windy or choppy to fish my boat. I've fished all kinds of boats from the Keys to Mass., and the Blackhawk is one of the best run party boats. To start with, "smaller" is better in the sound. You're closer to the water and the boat is more manueverable than a larger vessel like the Hellcat or Mijoy. Capt. Greg may yell at you if you're screwing up, so beware if you're thin-skinned. One the other hand, he really makes a point of teaching people rather than just sitting in the wheelhouse. There are always tangles, but also ways to avoid them by understanding the drifts, where lines are running, where to fish, how to weight your line (ex. a few more ounces if fishing one side will keep your line a bit behind and below the rest), and who not to fish by, among other things. I've caught over 100 fish on the same diamond jig over the past 5 trips going back to last fall, including the pool winner last Sunday. I tangled maybe twice that involved a mate and more than one line. Other people spent the entire day tangled and losing rigs. Will you lose rigs? Yes. They are no more expensive on the boat than at Hillyer's (I've checked). I never go on weekends, or when the weather is really nice. I almost always go on the limited trips. In short, for $58, you not getting a charter boat. While party boat fishing is not for everyone, it can be a lot of fun.
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JimiChanga · Joined: 04 Mar 2012 Posts: 195 Location: Meriden

Redneckangler · Joined: 05 May 2012 Posts: 851 Location: Meriden, CT

Went out on the Blackhawk with CT Outfitters and Daiwa for a demo day. Left the dock at 4pm and fished between Valiant Rock down towards Race Point. Absolutely crushed them! Lots of big keeper bass coming over the rails with most guys limiting, and some big chopper blues as well. Fished the entire trip with no real tangles. Had the entire line of Daiwa saltwater gear to play with. Thanks to Capt. Greg, Gary, Steve, Matt and the rest of the Blackhawk and CT Outfitters crew for an awesome evening on the water.
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SheltonTom · Joined: 16 Apr 2011 Posts: 96

Took the Blackhawk out last Wednesday for their special night bass trip. there were about 18 fishermen and women and about 30 or so keepers taken during the trip, plus a lone bluefish. I caught three, from about 15 to 20 pounds. Nice fish and my first keepers of the year. The pool was split by a pair of 31 pounders. Captain Greg yelled at us all and the mates were very helpful - even to the lesser experienced on board. Once again, a great trip.

anointed130 · Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 12:57 pm Post subject:

Went on the blackhawk on saturday afternoon, a lot of boats on the water, boat was about half full.

not a lot of fish coming on the boat but I did manage to get a couple blues

http://www.ctfishtalk.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16337&g2_serialNumber=2

It was nice to be out there, jigging is kind of like a workout on the arms though. I would rather bottom fish!
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Redneckangler · Joined: 05 May 2012 Posts: 851 Location: Meriden, CT

Jigging is definitely more work. I use a lighter jigging rod with a 6.4:1 reel. Makes a huge difference in that I only have to crank 1 once (4 cranks = 16ft.) for every 2 with the rental rods. Means I'm doing twice the drops per drift. On the night trips it's drifting eels or bucktails. More chance of a snag, but a lot less work. I'm doing the night trip on the 27th.
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