OI Success and another Citation Wahoo

[surfperch1]

Well to start the weather man was more than a little off 3 to 5 sloppy with 16 to 18 knot winds. You know it is bumpy when the morning prayer out of OI includes 'and please protect and keep these smaller outboards safe..' I had one follow me out this morning and hope it helped them out.

Had a great crew Tilford & Friend, Keny, Bosley, Chase, Capt Neil & Marry. Headed out to the break out on the 800 line and met up with the fleet as expected. Lines out and 6 out of 7 go down. Then get two out of 4 bites...

Then it slowed down for us. It was a day when you had to be over them when they came up. Could mark them deep and when you saw them up high you got a bite. We decided to put the planer out and get one fish then one breakes the leader, then a short bite on it.

At the end of the day we trolled around slicks on the 860 to 870 line 45 Fathoms. Marked them big time down deep and just had to wait. Finally go over a great mark. Call it out and four bites get two more. Then a little later marks up high fish rolling and WAMM the planer goes off and another rod screaming. Get a 40#er YFT and then I look down as Bosley reels in the planer rod and I call out WAHOO. And the cockpit erupts RUn FOR YOUR LIVES it is a nice Hoo. Yes it was Bosley gets a 55# Wahoo citation. Then watched for the next hour as Large Black and White Manta rays swim around and YFT bust on Grass balls in the water. All around us. Only got one short bite on the planer rod.

Ended the day with:

12 YFT out of 20 plus bites!!
1 55# Wahoo

Lost four fish right behind the boat (DAM) two were real nice class of fish!

[want dem reds]

Thanks Kev...Fun day out there. Grey had a blast..only the second day offshore in his life. He didn't tell me till this morning and was still grinning from ear to ear. And boy o boy are the speckled trout snappin down here. Caught my stringer last night before 11 around OI.

[HIT N RUN]

Nice job guys!

Till, whats up! Glad U got out there before this wind shift. It might bust it all up after today. I heard the sow Stripers are allready showing on Bunker in the Delaware. Wont be long now.

Congrats Kevin & crew.

[splitshot-bk]

Nice work!! Our day was less successful............

We were one of those smaller outboard boats you mentioned and we were also surprised by the rough seas. Pulled back on the throttle a little and made 18-20 knts but we SPUN our PROP 28 miles out of the inlet?! So close - but so far.

We turned around and limped back to the inlet at 5knts. SeaTow was at the inlet and offered to pull us through the inlet to avoid any potential problems and we took them up on the offer. At least we got back and before dark too. We also contacted the Coast Guard and they were awesome; checking in on our progress every 30 minutes. A comforting feeling with the CG's looking out for us.

We did troll the whole way back to the inlet but it wasn't until we got 10 miles off that we caught some FA's. They were everywhere - like Harkers. We were rigged and ready with tons of ice and well prepared baits for the 'sure thing' tuna slaughter that never was to be. Next time we'll get 'em. Glad you got 'em!!

Blake

[TommyTuna]

man that's rough - no spare prop? or too rough to swap?

[surfperch1]

We heard the radio chatter from Sea Tow and the Coast Guard.

Sorry to hear about your troubles.

[splitshot-bk]

TT, the spare prop was conviently located back home in our garage...........(dumb) [sad]

My brother and I bought the boat (used '91 23 Contender with '96 YAM 225 OB) this Spring and have been 'Learning Our Lessons' every trip since.........I get the feeling that the 'learning' never ends. [grin]

Blake

[surfperch1]

Do not forget the Nut and Pin for it either. I made that mistake about 10 years ago. Had a prop but did not have anything to attach it with.

[splitshot-bk]

surfperch1 originally wrote:
Do not forget the Nut and Pin for it either. I made that mistake about 10 years ago. Had a prop but did not have anything to attach it with.


Surfperch,

Thanks for the reminder. I bet that was even more frustrating.....[wink].

BTW, I didn't intend on hijacking your good post with my bad luck story - just thought I'd share since you were out yesterday. We see your boat on the water quite a bit. We always feel like we must be in the right place when we do. [grin]

[TommyTuna]

don't forget to ask on the air for a spare, too - very common engine, somebody will help

[splitshot-bk]

TommyTuna originally wrote:
don't forget to ask on the air for a spare, too - very common engine, somebody will help


TT, I never even thought of that..................That's a great idea and good to know for the future. Can't hurt to try calling on the radio for a spare while your going 5 kts heading towards port. Got nothing but time...........Thanks!

[TommyTuna]

yamadogs can use props from mercs and vice versa, so that only leaves a couple outboard brands that can't help ya.

[alhamilton]

Kevin, glad to see you on the water, glad you got them. We left early to get into Broadcreek and get squared away with them. We didn't do as well but it was still a good day...........LEON

[Kenneth]

Nice report. Sounds like it was a fun day.

Ken

[lmontagnaj]

Pretty Work Kevin & Crew...... I love the fall run, it's always exciting... I heard there were a lot of wahoo bites yesterday. It always makes my day when we bring a hoo or two home...

Also glad everyone made it out and back safely... The morning prayer is something I look forward to hearing when I head out of OI.

We did the wreck thing, caught some nice flatties and had a great time. I thought of everyone when I left and the wind was honking from the SE early instead of SW and calm. At least the day calmed as it progressed.

I hope to get south soon and fufill my wish, LIGHT TACKLE on BIG TUNA.. I will put out the usual spread for the crew, but have 1 rod in the water just for me... I hope they don't mind spending a little time chasing my line down....[grin]

[Capt.Neil Renouf]

Kevin thanks for the great day, keepn the boat on the fish, lots of good company, good experience on the boat which paid off. Here is Mary fightn a tuna. http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6%3DzqH%3AxxqUD7qRUrKxzX7BHpUUKx gXP0J%3F87KR6xqpxQQQlxPlPxGeoxv8uOc5xQQQoaelolnoeJ qpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXP0J%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442
Here is one side of Bosleys citation hoo filet, thats a slab of meat! http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6%3DzqH%3AxxqUD7qRUrKxzX7BHpUUKx gXP0Q%3F87KR6xqpxQQQlxPlPxGeoxv8uOc5xQQQoaelolnoln qpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXP0Q%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442

[lmontagnaj]

HOLY MOLY BATMAN.......... NOW THAT'S A SLAB.......[excited]

[Kevin Smith]

Kevin,

Nice going and way to stay on plan! Nice bunch of fish for the freezer too.

Kevin
Weekend Mistress

[surfperch1]

Great thing about it was Marry never complained just fought the fish she realed in while the Boys whinned as these fish kicked their butts! Even while she helped chum them up a little. She was great and so was our crew!