Offshore 06/17/2007

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for the past year or so, we have only taken pctures jn the water. According to NMFS you cannot take a billfish out of the water for a picture. I was not aware of that law until recntly. By the way, I haven't killed a sailfish in years,

Where is this?

If it is true, I will never take another one out of the water. I’ve been on several charters over the last ten years where we’ve pulled sails out for pictures. Don’t you think if it were against the law, the charter captains would know about it?

2005 236 Sailfish
225 Yamaha 4-stroke

Jerms,
I would eat the AJ on the grill w seasonings and basted with oil on cooking side.

FYI…that AJ is what we call a Bar Jack…on the books they are called a lesser amber jack. If he was a AJ, as we all think of, he would be called a greater amber jack and the size limit is 28" full length. That fish in the picture looks a little less than 28". It might help to call them bar jacks so nobody gets confused and gives you guys unnesscary feed back. There is no size limit on the bar jack.

Also, bar jacks eat way better than an AJ. The meat is whiter and not as fishy.

Purpose One Charters
2007 Mako 264
Twin Suzuki 175
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Forget about the size of the fish… Did you see the size of this guy’s head!!! If that fish stretches ear to ear then he’s WAY LEGAL!!!

Thanks man, bar jacks, almaco jacks, amberjacks… almost too many to keep track of.

What is a good reference to go to so I can better aquaint myself with the slight differences?

And thanks for the recipe, I’ll definitely give it a try.


Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling?

There are so many species and varations it still gives me a hard time.
Try the yellow mouth versus scamp. Thank goodness the regs are the same. But don’t get them confused with the yellowfin(grouper) or yellow edge!

http://www.safmc.net/FishIDandRegs/RegulationsbySpecies/tabid/248/Default.aspx

Purpose One Charters
2007 Mako 264
Twin Suzuki 175
www.purposeonecharters.com
purposeone@comporium.net

That fish is not a bar jack - it’s an Almaco jack. The best guide book is “Pettersons field guide to atlantic coast fishes” About 20 bucks at Books A million. Most jacks make good crab bait.

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Originally posted by 23Sailfish
quote:
for the past year or so, we have only taken pctures jn the water. According to NMFS you cannot take a billfish out of the water for a picture. I was not aware of that law until recntly. By the way, I haven't killed a sailfish in years,

Where is this?

If it is true, I will never take another one out of the water. I’ve been on several charters over the last ten years where we’ve pulled sails out for pictures. Don’t you think if it were against the law, the charter captains would know about it?

2005 236 Sailfish
225 Yamaha 4-stroke


I just got off the phone with the NMFS in Maryland. It is definitely against the law to boat sailfish for pictures if you intend to release them. Call for yourself 1-301-713-2347. I am waiting on a call from the southeastern director of recreational fisheries for more details.
Supposedly this law is fairly new, which is probably why most charter boats don’t know about it. When I get details I will let everyone know.

R-U-N-N-O-F-T
25 Aquasport W/A
Twin Yamaha 150’S

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In that case, we were going to eat it, but changed our minds.


Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling?

quote:
Originally posted by jerms

In that case, we were going to eat it, but changed our minds.


Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling?


I don’t think it works like that. Again, NMFS waters extend 200 miles out, and enforcement is probably a bit difficult, but Internet fishing reports are pretty much admissions of guilt. I have done the same thing recently, I just don’t want to end up paying a $10,000 fine because some Federal agent was having a bad day and saw my sail on the web, you know?

R-U-N-N-O-F-T
25 Aquasport W/A
Twin Yamaha 150’S

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Good answer. Was gonna smoke it but forgot no where to ice it

Sailfish…I guess you got 2 pictures that you need to ax now, the sailfish pic and the undersized scamp pic…

■■■■…you thought you were just going out fishing and next thing you know you’ve broken laws subject to penalties…and you’ve supplied the evidence yourself…ouch

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Originally posted by RUNNOFT
quote:
Originally posted by Sea Legs

Runnoft -
are you John from zman fishing products?

Koooray


No, but I work closely with John Wauhop, Mike Shelton, Paul Harris, and Jonathan Zucker, all great guys and amazing fisherman. We have been doing the final stages of the R&D process for the offshore products. We are headed to ICAST in Vegas in about a month, and let me tell you these guys have some surprises for everyone. Let me know if you need me to relay any messages.

Joey Prochazka

PS I picked up the new artificial ballyhoo yesterday, rumor has it the other test boat in Hatteras was outcatching the real baits with the artificial like 8 to 1. The thing looks great and all their plastics swim amazingly. Can’t wait to get back on the water to give it a go.

R-U-N-N-O-F-T
25 Aquasport W/A
Twin Yamaha 150’S

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10-4

I have called on John on and off for a couple of years…seems like a good group over there.

Koooray

quote:
Originally posted by RUNNOFT
quote:
Originally posted by jerms

In that case, we were going to eat it, but changed our minds.


Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling?


I don’t think it works like that. Again, NMFS waters extend 200 miles out, and enforcement is probably a bit difficult, but Internet fishing reports are pretty much admissions of guilt. I have done the same thing recently, I just don’t want to end up paying a $10,000 fine because some Federal agent was having a bad day and saw my sail on the web, you know?

R-U-N-N-O-F-T
25 Aquasport W/A
Twin Yamaha 150’S

Z-man Fishing - The Science and Art of Fishing
SilaFlash | EZSkirts | ElaZtech | The Original Chatterbait
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In that case, we smoked that sail up and it was delicious.

Thanks for the heads up.


Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling?

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Originally posted by cdt2316

For all the critics and fish estimation experts that have negative ■■■■■■■■]:
We have this handy item taped to the boat called a fish ruler which states on it what the species size regs are. Maybe we should start taking pics with them on it for the skeptics. I can verify every fish kept was over 20" , we did however throw back a few that were right at 19.75-20", if there is any doubt about size we return them to Davey Jones. The smallest we kept was 22". Not quite sure what size the planks at that dock were but maybe one day I’ll measure them for the concerned individuals who would like to know (with measurement photos of course).
I never allow undersize fish on my boat and 23Sailfish believes in this policy also. Its just not worth the fine or the harm to the fish population.
All in all it was a great day and I want to thank 23Sailfish for throwing the invite.


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Originally posted by Plate Charge

Sailfish…I guess you got 2 pictures that you need to ax now, the sailfish pic and the undersized scamp pic…

■■■■…you thought you were just going out fishing and next thing you know you’ve broken laws subject to penalties…and you’ve supplied the evidence yourself…ouch


Good one plate charge, but you should read the entire post before attemptimg to bash someone on a matter that was cleared up pages ago…


Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling?

Jerms thanks for some good sailfish. You sure had these guys worked up about “Only taking pictures”

Jerms try putting olive oil on both side a sprinkle Cavender’s greek seasoning on it and pan sear it in vegetable oil. I think AJ is very good as long as all the red meat is taken out. I have also wrapped it in bacon (put whatever seasoning you like on it) and melted some monteray jack cheese on it and it was good that way. You can also pecan encrust it and bake it. Rub a little dijon mustard on the ouside and coat with bread crumbs and chopped pecans, very good.

That just happened.

that wahoo looks stressed*
those mahi are under slot
those scamp are illegal.

you are a poacher and should be reprimanded right now…I am calling the DNR and buddy you’re gonna get a visit paid*.

be prepared for an elblow to the face*…elblow, funny right…deliver a blow with your…nev.

this sites idiot content is great.


“Do you think I couldn’t aford a cart? Please dude, I’m one of the head managers at Gerald’s.”

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Originally posted by StretchArmStrong

“Do you think I couldn’t aford a cart? Please dude, I’m one of the head managers at Gerald’s.”


L O L

Luke 8:22-25

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Originally posted by jerms

In that case, we smoked that sail up and it was delicious.

Thanks for the heads up.


Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling?


I’m pretty sure that’ll work.:wink:

Nice catch, guys.

R-U-N-N-O-F-T
25 Aquasport W/A
Twin Yamaha 150’S

Z-man Fishing - The Science and Art of Fishing
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next sail i catch, i’m bringing home and mounting. i think they’re sexy.

caveman