Bumpy ride out in a strong headwind; could not make more than 14kt in my old boat. Got mad a 7:15 AM and dropped lines in 120ft and trolled for an unproductive hour. Seas layed down and we ran to the ledge. Picked up 2 slingers and had 3 knock downs and a cuda. Things quieted down and we decided to run out to the 226 hole but blew a thermostat on one engine on the way. Removed that, and, running cool again, went back in and worked the ledge and picked up two gaffers. Called it a day and started to run home but devloped an oil pump problem at 38 miles out and resorted to limping in on one engine at 8kt. Picked up a Little Tunny along the way. Finally made it home 5 and half hours later at 9:50 PM. Long Day.
Thanks to the US Coast Guard for letting us check in with them and calling my wife to let her know we would be way late.