First trip to 60 in my boat.

After a successful trip to capers 2 days ago to build some confidence (and my radio antenna) and another calm day. Me and a buddy pushed on out to the 60 for the first time in my boat. Great seas even though it was a tad bumpy and virtually no visibility on ride out. Used gps and slow rolled out of the harbor in the fog. Slowly made our way in the 18’ key west. About 5 miles from reef it cleared up and then it was on.

Fished first spot at 60 with fresh shrimp. Lots of seabas keepers were around but few and far between. Started jigging and caught a few more mixed size bsb some keepers. Got on a sheep hole after moving a bit but all undersize (on shrimp) one on sabiki rig!. Ended the day with over 2 qts of fillets.

Semi close call with a coasty “hauling the mail” between the jetties in 1/4 mile vis. Good day though

Video of strawberry hookup is short and here.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=r5kD4Lsf5LU

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Which shop did you get the strawberries? Do you think a dozen would last a trip or maybe two?

Thanks for the interest blue goose but some secrets are better left kept.

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If you used a chicken rig, you could drop TWO strawberries! :slight_smile:


“I am constantly amazed at the stupidity of the general public.”
~my dad

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2007 Grady White 222 Fisherman / 250 Yamaha
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ECFC

What do yo do if the GPS goes out and you are in thick fog?

What if the radar goes out as well?

The ENTER-NET Fisherman

That’s why I have a GPS app on my cell phone as a back up. GPS Waypoint Navigator works great on Android phones. The free version lets you store about 10 waypoints but the version that you buy is unlimited (only about $10). This works off satellite so you don’t need internet.

BadBob

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If you ain’t the lead dog then the scenery never changes

Nice job. Always nice the 1st time out and you catch fish.

2018 Sea Fox 226 Commander
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Claim, chicken rig had me rolling! I also use the gps on my phone for backup and if I am truly stranded I have the radio and a gps beacon. What would you do mdaddy? Got any tricks we should know?

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I’ll take “what is a compass” for 200, Alex.

A trusty pocket transit stowed in a tool box would be a good backup.

Bluegoose, maybe I can borrow yours now that you sold your boat? Come to think of it, what are you doing on here? You may be better served in the “surf fishing” forum. I tell ya what, we’ll do a trade. One pocket transit for one good beach towel. I’ll even throw in a little pale and shovel so you can make sand castles when they aren’t biting. How does that sound?

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Nice try, but I also plan on having a heavy presence on “fishing-match up” !!!

Bluegoose, if people aren’t showing any interest, tell em about your compass! They’ll be beating down your door when the fog rolls back in, believe me!

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quote:
Originally posted by TheNatural

Bluegoose, maybe I can borrow yours now that you sold your boat? Come to think of it, what are you doing on here? You may be better served in the “surf fishing” forum. I tell ya what, we’ll do a trade. One pocket transit for one good beach towel. I’ll even throw in a little pale and shovel so you can make sand castles when they aren’t biting. How does that sound?

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I would consider that a smart a$$ answer. You obviously are smarter than you look on your rinky dink video. You the kind I find offshore looking for help. GFYS sport.

The ENTER-NET Fisherman

Mdaddy, bluegoose is a good friend and fishing buddy of mine. We like to razz each other no need to get upset.

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quote:
Originally posted by BlueGoose

Nice try, but I also plan on having a heavy presence on “fishing-match up” !!!


You welcome on my boat anytime in Savannah. A chart and a compass will get you home a lot better than a wannabe offshore video king.

The ENTER-NET Fisherman

quote:
Originally posted by BlueGoose

Nice try, but I also plan on having a heavy presence on “fishing-match up” !!!


You welcome on my boat anytime in Savannah. A chart and a compass will get you home a lot better than a wannabe offshore video king.

The ENTER-NET Fisherman

quote:
Originally posted by mdaddy
quote:
Originally posted by TheNatural

Bluegoose, maybe I can borrow yours now that you sold your boat? Come to think of it, what are you doing on here? You may be better served in the “surf fishing” forum. I tell ya what, we’ll do a trade. One pocket transit for one good beach towel. I’ll even throw in a little pale and shovel so you can make sand castles when they aren’t biting. How does that sound?

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I would consider that a smart a$$ answer. You obviously are smarter than you look on your rinky dink video. You the kind I find offshore looking for help. GFYS sport.

The ENTER-NET Fisherman


You didn’t want to respond to his genuine response to your jackass comment?

How could you not tell they were buddies?

I was giving my buddy a hard time in jest and obviously struck a nerve with ole mdaddy. Unfortunately I don’t get my kicks arguing with strangers on the internet. So I’ll leave you boys to it.

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quote:
Originally posted by TheNatural

I was giving my buddy a hard time in jest and obviously struck a nerve with ole mdaddy. Unfortunately I don’t get my kicks arguing with strangers on the internet. So I’ll leave you boys to it.

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I don’t need to be getting involved, just struck a nerve. People should be offering advice, not being jackasses.

Glad you’re first two trips were successful.