Just a hint buddy, if you see balloons off shore and a boat not to far from them, they are probably related in some way.
No, we were not having a birthday party offshore.
You took about 100 yards of line off 2 reels and two 10ft leaders made of 275lb stainless cable before we could cut them, so I’m sure you’re having a good day too.
Thanks for not stopping while we waved and blew the horn.
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??What the hell would possess someone to run that close to you offshore? I kind of hope they need a new lower unit right about now!
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The only other boat for at least a mile. My dad said it on the spot.
We got a whole wide ocean out here, but you gotta be right there.
The moment he passed by I heard 2 balloons pop and had that O.S. moment.
I bet that it’s a rental boat.
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What kind of boat? Roughly where at?
Almost to the Edisto 60. We spotted birds and stopped over a bait pod along the way probably around 45ft of water. I didn’t even see fishing gear on board. At least 3 people were on the boat.
Looked like one of those oversized ski boats. Probably around 21ft.
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No way they heard your horn over your optimax.
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It was at idle, so you’re probably right about that. They didn’t hear my finger either.
I’m feeling better about it now. I lost 10 bucks in tackle, but I bet that cable is wrapped up in there really good.
I can’t image how rough that was on the bait though. I hook them so they will survive if they don’t get eaten… but that’s a wild way to go.
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Originally posted by MuddyWaterFisherI can’t image how rough that was on the bait though. I hook them so they will survive if they don’t get eaten… but that’s a wild way to go.
Ha ha. Thanks for that good laugh. I’m guessing they pulled free (free is a relative term) before the hooks made it into the props. For the bait, a bad end to their day was pretty much guaranteed.
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quote:
Originally posted by MuddyWaterFisherIt was at idle, so you’re probably right about that. They didn’t hear my finger either.
I’m feeling better about it now. I lost 10 bucks in tackle, but I bet that cable is wrapped up in there really good.
I can’t image how rough that was on the bait though. I hook them so they will survive if they don’t get eaten… but that’s a wild way to go.
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Muddy, you just lost me on your statement about hoping the bait survived… 
You should have dumped a whole spool on them.
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Yeah, but do you consider a dog to be a filthy animal? I wouldn’t go so far as to call a dog filthy but they’re definitely dirty. But, a dog’s got personality. Personality goes a long way.
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