It is true. The clouds were thick and the skinneescope could not penetrate them. Going on some 12 hour old data we decided to send the manned catamaran probe in to get some more temperature data for CF.com. We got an allstar CF.com together (Magnum PI, RandDMotorsports, Scoutin4Goodies, greg1, and yours truly).
We set our course towards 226 and didn’t wet lines until we were 12nm offshore of the hole. We passed 3 little slicks\weedlines on the way out in 69 degree water only to find the 76 degree water out deep. We found a few flyers out there and some birds, but the fish weren’t home. We worked back into a previuos weedline that was very broken up, but the bait was starting to wake up. We saw hundreds of flyers, scattered grass all over, birds, etc. Just not a lot of the man in the green and yellow suit (with blue spots). We ended up catching 5 of 7 (2 gaffers, slinger, and 2 micro dolphin). Lost another gaffer at the back of the boat. Overall a pretty slow day. We also had a nice mola surface and tried to pitch him some baits because the story on CF.com would have been oh so sweet fighting a 500 pound mola on a TLD-25, but couldn’t get him hooked up. We had to settle for some good pictures of him though (coming soon).
Also, I must report a feat that I have never seen. I will only use initials to protect the party’s identity - S4G, but he was attempting to gaff one of the el dorados and somehow in the fray he was able to stick the point of the gaff into the monofilament daisy chain line and it parted ways. I saw Mr Miogi catch a fly with chopsticks one time, but I doubt that even he could have gaffed the daisy chain leader with such precision. Scouting4Goodies, excuse me, I mean S4G will now be named “Gaffing4Daisies”.
Didn’t catch the fish, so I had to tell jokes all day to entertain. We had a good time out there. Good group of guys.
5 el doradofish (3 keepers)
3 tangles (2 cutters and a “bring homer”)
Also, Phin, we managed to stop in 90’ and take a picture of the sonar. I’m
Almost forgot… Our slinger dolphin had a micro dolphin inside of his stomach. The bait was almost HALF the size of the eater. The fish was so stuffed that you could see the imprint of the small dolphin’s face in his stomach. Yet, he still wanted to eat our balleyhoo. He died. I guess that is why gluttony is one of the 7 deadly sins. Very cool to see him eat such a big bait.
I coined a new fishing rule today… “Roses are red, violets are blue… Elephants eat peanuts… Slingers do too”… Put that in your captain’s log.
I think it was just "bat speed". He weilded the gaff like one of the 4 horsemen of the apocolypse...
J - once again big thanks, had a blast. I was a little hesitant about going out that far in your 17 ft er, but that skiff handled the waves nicely. S4G, all I kept hearing was Contender this, Contender that. Damnt, man, I dont believe anything. You are going to have to SHOW me, damnt, just how good that boat is.
Check your email for pics, J.
Im searching for Mola recipes right now…
As with every story there is two sides to this one.
Here’s what REALLY happened.
Captain skinnee proceeds to pilot us through the “heart” of the weed line for the 2,816th time while mumbling about how slow we are to respond to clearing lines. BAM, the plainer rod (rigged with 100 feet of mono clipped to the plainer) trips.
Rod is on the starboard side of the boat. Remember this is comes in to play later.
Nice fish on! I believe RandDMotorsports grabbed the rod to fight the fish. Greg1 and I start clearing lines. When the plainer hits the first eye Magnum begins the long process of hand lining in the fish. In the mean skinnee starts pounding another Little Debbie Sweet roll and is no longer paying attention as the dorado swims back and forth across the spread. I am in wait with the gaff and Greg1 is frantically dipping and diving rods to keep from tangling. With chocolate running out is mouth skinnee says something about preparing to boat the fish which is now on the port side thrashing between port side rigs and the side of the cat. I knew I must be quick and accurate. Skinnee is now finishing off the other sweet roll still focusing on the “yummy in his tummy” taste. I took aim, and with a deliberate stroke came toward the fish. Well the PORT side daisy chain prevented me from hitting my spot. The fish dove but do to Magnums super human strength he resurfaced. I stuck him and over the gunnel he came. Hook out and in the box. It is now that we regain captain littledebbie. He sees that the daisy chain has been lost in the battle and tears up a bit. Rest of the day he blames my mad gaffing skills on his inability to drive a boat.
AND THAT is the rest of the story.
Great day on the ocean with some really good guys. I had a blast! Can’t wait to go back!!
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…you realize that if his fiance reads this, that hes in trouble. I believe she’s trying to ween him off those heart attack rolls. And Im not tattling, but the box was FULL when we left DC…
I knew that after your 4th gaff attempt there wouldn’t be much meat left to eat, so I had to stuff down some swiss cake rolls in case we got stranded at sea. Standard survival tactics.
I knew that after your 4th gaff attempt there wouldn’t be much meat left to eat, so I had to stuff down some swiss cake rolls in case we got stranded at sea. Standard survival tactics.
I got you. You are always thinking strategy.
It seems you also for got the fish you unsuccessfully tried dropping back to. Then I think you said something to the effect of “show me oh great one how to properly perform this skill” After a few short seconds he was hopelessly jumping in the spread. You are a great fisherman skinnee but if you contiune to hang out and assoicate yourself with me the sky will be the limit:wink:
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I cut up with him but Skinnee is a class act. He nailed the weather forecast. It was perfect. Not to mention got us out of the harbor safely in the dark with a HEAVY fog. Fun guy to fish with, really knows his stuff.
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I cut up with him but Skinnee is a class act. He nailed the weather forecast. It was perfect. Not to mention got us out of the harbor safely in the dark with a HEAVY fog. Fun guy to fish with, really knows his stuff.
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I already knew he is a “class act”. I have a lot of respect for what he does. I just don’t post very much.
quote: Not to mention got us out of the harbor safely in the dark with a HEAVY fog.
Your pucker factor might have been a bit more…HAD YOU STAYED AWAKE. LOL. Gotta give it to you, though, that ■■■■ bean bag was HEAVEN!!!
Dave
Go Tigers!!!
Dude, I was tired I spent Friday trying to get Phin to put down the bottom fishing and take it to the next level with some big boy trolling. He is kind of hard headed you know.
Plus that was my first trip in a cat. That boat rides like a dream. It is slow but the ride is impressive for a 26 footer.
Bean bags are awsome if you don’t have to drive.
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Little Debbie is my favorite crewmember. She has kept me from hurling many a time. Nutty Buddy bars are the best, but Zebra Cakes are also usually on board.
Little Debbie is my favorite crewmember. She has kept me from hurling many a time. Nutty Buddy bars are the best, but Zebra Cakes are also usually on board.
Little Debbie is my favorite crewmember. She has kept me from hurling many a time. Nutty Buddy bars are the best, but Zebra Cakes are also usually on board.
Grady White 222
Im gonna remember that one!!!
Dave
Go Tigers!!!
Do you have my edistofisher dolphin pic in your camera?
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