July 22, 2015
Today we fished with the Anheuser-Busch crew for a 5-boat shark trip. We left the dock at around 6:00 am and steamed 15 miles SE. We set up in great water and had our first fight – with a 125 blue shark – within a couple of hours. Shortly thereafter, we had a few mahi swim up the slick. They didn’t stick around for long and it was quiet after that for a bit. By early afternoon, we had some more action, with two on at once, another blue shark – about 140 pounds – and a hammerhead (a first for the NOVEMBER RAIN) – which we estimated around 125 pounds. On the way home, we saw a couple of whales as well. Nothing to hang back at the dock, but still an eventful day on the water.
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Fighting our first shark of the day.
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A nice 125-pound hammerhead that we released to...(more)
A video of the whales
July 20, 2015
We had the pleasure of sailing with first-timers Matt Cuiffo and crew this morning. We fished the eels and had pretty good action throughout the trip. A few shorts caught in the mix, but we had no problem landing what the guys were really looking for and they went home with four bass in the 30-pound class. Not a bad way to spend the morning!
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All smiles after a 30-pound bass.
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The group showing off their catch.
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July 19, 2015
Jeff Sausele and crew sailed with us today for a shark trip. It was a lovely little 16-mile run in pea soup fog and a constant westerly roll. Couldn't have been more obnoxious conditions! Anyway, we had a little action throughout the day, though not as much as I would have preferred. Two blue sharks -- first around 125 pounds the second shortly thereafter around 250. In between the two, we had a rather large turtle stop by for a quick appearance. He was gone before we could snap a pic. At the end of the trip, as we were reeling up our baits, we hooked a small mako. Fun fight, but the little guy was probably not more than 60-70 pounds, so we released him at the boat. This was a first for these guys and I hope we'll see them again.
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Fighting a 250 lb blue shark in style!
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First blue shark on the way up. Probably around 125 lbs
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July 19, 2015
Jeff Sausele and crew sailed with us today for a shark trip. It was a lovely little 16-mile run in pea soup fog and a constant westerly roll. Couldn't have been more obnoxious conditions! Anyway, we had a little action throughout the day, though not as much as I would have preferred. Two blue sharks -- first around 125 pounds the second shortly thereafter around 250. In between the two, we had a rather large turtle stop by for a quick appearance. He was gone before we could snap a pic. At the end of the trip, as we were reeling up our baits, we hooked a small mako. Fun fight, but the little guy was probably not more than 60-70 pounds, so we released him at the boat. This was a first for these guys and I hope we'll see them again.
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First blue shark on the way up. Probably around 125 lbs
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July 18, 2015 (Twilight)
Ellen Ruby booked a twilight trip with us today for her son and grandsons. We left the dock at around 5:00 pm and headed out for those ever-elusive striped bass. Despite the chance of showers in the forecast, the evening was absolutely beautiful. And the bass fishing wasn't too shabby, either. We fished with eels and put together a nice catch. We kept a mix of bass and bluefish, with bass up to 35 lb. A great way to spend a Saturday evening!
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Battle between boy and fish. In the end, the boy won!!
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Jacob landed this 35lb slob early into the trip.
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July 18, 2015 (PM)
Brian Castke and crew spent Saturday afternoon with us and it was another great trip. Granted the rain started as soon as the guys made their way down the dock. Fortunately, however, it had stopped by the time we cleared the inlet. The bass were again picking and choosing their baits, but we had a nice mix of both bass and bluefish throughout the trip. A great group of guys and tons of laughs! Hope to get them out again.
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July 18, 2015 (PM)
Brian Castke and crew spent Saturday afternoon with us and it was another great trip. Granted the rain started as soon as the guys made their way down the dock. Fortunately, however, it had stopped by the time we cleared the inlet. The bass were again picking and choosing their baits, but we had a nice mix of both bass and bluefish throughout the trip. A great group of guys and tons of laughs! Hope to get them out again.
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July 18, 2015 (AM)
Sailed this morning with Vinny Costanza & crew. This trip was originally scheduled for last October. We were blown out twice and finally just decided to move it to 2015. The bass were anything but cooperative during the Flood. We managed a couple, along with a mix of bluefish, but definitely not what I was hoping for. Fortunately, the laughs were still plentiful with this great group of guys. Hope they all enjoy dinner. Vinny—see you in September!
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A mix of bass and blues today. Not nearly the bass...(more)
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