FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION
What Should I Expect During a Black Rocket Fishing Adventure?
Our charters are open boats and this experience is NOT for the unadventurous. This is a “hardy” adventure and should not be taken lightly. Cruising speed is between 25-50mph depending on ocean conditions and customer comfort. We are an un-inspected commercial vessel, insured and licensed by the State of Oregon Marine Board and California Department of Boating and Waterways. We reserve the sole right to determine your fitness and stamina for ANY of our offshore operations. This trip is not recommended for pregnant women, the elderly, those with chronic back or neck problems or those who have had neck or back surgery or people with heart conditions.

What Port Does the Black Rocket Depart From?
The Black Rocket is mobile and we use the ports of Newport, Depoe Bay, Tillamook, Netarts Bay, and Nehalem Bay. Capt. KUJO will confirm departure location 48 hours prior to departure via email or telephone.

What Do I Need to Bring?
Your lunch, some water, sun block, sunglasses (optional), seasick medicine, some very warm socks, and (VERY IMPORTANT), don’t forget your FISHING LICENSE AND HALIBUT/SALMON TAG! Also bring the desire to have a great time and a sense of adventure…leave the rest up to us!

What Will You Provide?
We will have a waterproof container for your lunch if necessary. We provide all the fishing gear and fishing bait, but you are always welcome to bring your own pole and favorite lure.

How Should I Dress?
We will provide each person with a complete set of RockitWear. (dry suit, thermal undergarment, and thermal hood). You should avoid wearing any cotton clothing--a pair of swimming trunks for the guys is appropriate. Also, bring a warm pair of socks.

Do You Offer Cleaning Service?
No. We do not provide cleaning service. Your fish will be stored in iced coolers until we return to the docks. Many of the docks provide cleaning service.

TUNA
When Are Tuna Available?
Tuna are warm water fish. When temperatures reach 59-62 degrees we will be hunting for tuna!
Tuna fishing generally starts around late July and goes through September.

How Many Tuna Can I Catch?
The Oregon recreational fin fish limit is twenty-five per day. This is all fish caught in 24 hours be it salmon, rockfish, halibut, tuna, stripers, etc. In a twelve hour trip, it would be hard to catch that many tuna. From figures published by the PFMC, the average catch for tuna is about two fish per recreational angler per trip.

HALIBUT
When is Halibut Available?
The spring season usually is set to occur on two weekends in May with any leftover fish for a June fishery. In August the leftover quota (if there is any) is rolled over to the summer quota. Some years there are enough quotas to fish for halibut until October. Oregon Fish & Wildlife will not determine the official season until March 2004.

What Is The Limit On Halibut?
Currently the limit on halibut is one per day with a total of six per season. The minimum size is 32". In the 2004 halibut season we caught halibut to 120 lbs. On most trips we were able to land a fish over 50 lbs. As we only carry five passengers we were able to get limits for our passengers on most trips in 2004.

SALMON
When is Salmon Available?
The salmon season will be set in April by the Pacific Fishery Management Council. The season traditionally runs from April through December.

What Is The Limit On Salmon?
The current limit is 2 adult salmon per day and 20 per season.


“THE TRI-FECTA”
When is the best time to go for a “tri-fecta”?
The best time for a “tri-fecta” is August/September depending on the seasons set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. For Tuna, the water temperatures must be between 59-62 degrees and Halibut and Salmon must be open as designated by the ORFW. We cannot guarantee fishing for all species, but if the conditions permit, you can be sure Captain KUJO will go for it!