"Gene Kearns" wrote in message

Been boating lately?

Sure. I put 45+ hours on the motor since the 17th of December...and went
out fishing at least 6 times. How about you?

Any
boating stories to share?

As crabby as you doomsayers have been lately about the strongly improving
economy, I was afraid to depress you further with wonderful boating stories
while you guys are in drydock for the winter...but here goes:

Seas were the calmest I've ever seen them the past week. Red and gag
grouper bite is tremendous, but you have to go out at least 20 miles before
you start to consistently see keeper-size fish. Got my first "keeper" black
tip shark yesterday (about 5 foot long). Took my 2 and 4 year old, and my
mom out today and caught a half-dozen snapper. Is that better?