Forgot to mention...fishing today...
 

....wasn't bad, though the Bay was a lot choppier than predicted. Caught
some spot for bait, caught some blues and trout. Released the blues,
took the trout home to join us for dinner.

Forgot to mention...fishing today...
 

JimH wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
. ..
...wasn't bad, though the Bay was a lot choppier than predicted. Caught
some spot for bait, caught some blues and trout. Released the blues, took
the trout home to join us for dinner.

Never, ever trust NOAHA weather radio reports on wave heights. ;-)

We are ready to shift from the swimming to fishing mode..........yellow
perch style.




We have some white perch in the rivers that empty into the Bay around
here at times, but no relation to your perch. Ours are cousins of
striped bass. Decent ones are a pound to a pound and a quarter.

Going to get out tomorrow, too, I hope.

Forgot to mention...fishing today...
 

JimH wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
...
JimH wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
. ..
...wasn't bad, though the Bay was a lot choppier than predicted. Caught
some spot for bait, caught some blues and trout. Released the blues,
took the trout home to join us for dinner.
Never, ever trust NOAHA weather radio reports on wave heights. ;-)

We are ready to shift from the swimming to fishing mode..........yellow
perch style.

We have some white perch in the rivers that empty into the Bay around here
at times, but no relation to your perch. Ours are cousins of striped bass.
Decent ones are a pound to a pound and a quarter.

Going to get out tomorrow, too, I hope.

How is the new Parker performing?




Well, I don't want to sound like a commercial, but I really am pleased.
I never owned a deep vee 21 footer before, and this one is that, plus it
is fairly heavy (the boat alone is just under 3000 pounds), so it really
rides well. I had two smaller SeaPros and while they were competent
boats, they simply did not weigh enough to bang down the chop.

I like the completely open space in front of the center console. Flat
floor for six feet right up to the bow. Great for fly fishing or
casting, or just setting up a recliner.

Fuel burn is way down there, too, which pleases me.

Got one item for the 20-hour check. The steering in one direction is too
stiff, and I had it checked by the dealer. They ordered a replacement
helm for me, no questions asked.

Forgot to mention...fishing today...
 

On Sep 9, 10:03 am, "JimH" ask wrote:
"Gene Kearns" wrote in message

...

On Sat, 08 Sep 2007 18:11:58 -0400, HK penned the following well
considered thoughts to the readers of rec.boats:

...wasn't bad, though the Bay was a lot choppier than predicted. Caught
some spot for bait, caught some blues and trout. Released the blues,
took the trout home to join us for dinner.

None for me, today.... thank you!

Shifting winds 40 to 45 kt with gusts to 55 kt near center of
Gabrielle. Seas 8 to 16 ft building to 20 ft or more. Showers and
tstms...mainly W.

Sissy. ;-)

I have been stuck with lighting harness problems on the Blazer for two
days but I haven a temporary setup hooked up for the rest of the
season. Don't know exactly what happened yet, I am tearing through the
harness looking for a short or break somewhere. Anyway, I am going to
take a run ahead of the storm to the mouth of the CT River tonight.
Should actually be a nice night, looks like overcast with light winds,
it'll do.. Been jonesin' for a trip all week, I just can't wait any
longer;) I want biieeeeeeeg fishies !!

Forgot to mention...fishing today...
 

On Sun, 09 Sep 2007 09:40:38 -0400, Gene Kearns
wrote:

None for me, today.... thank you!

Shifting winds 40 to 45 kt with gusts to 55 kt near center of
Gabrielle. Seas 8 to 16 ft building to 20 ft or more. Showers and
tstms...mainly W.

Harry would be out there, low transom and all.

He's experienced.

Forgot to mention...fishing today...
 

Gene Kearns wrote:
On Sat, 08 Sep 2007 18:11:58 -0400, HK penned the following well
considered thoughts to the readers of rec.boats:

...wasn't bad, though the Bay was a lot choppier than predicted. Caught
some spot for bait, caught some blues and trout. Released the blues,
took the trout home to join us for dinner.

None for me, today.... thank you!

Shifting winds 40 to 45 kt with gusts to 55 kt near center of
Gabrielle. Seas 8 to 16 ft building to 20 ft or more. Showers and
tstms...mainly W.



Went out again today, and the predictions of "one to threes" where we
were was pretty much wrong...except for boat wakes, it was "ones" or
less. Beautiful day, water temp 83 to 84F.

Forgot to mention...fishing today...
 

Wayne.B wrote:
On Sun, 09 Sep 2007 09:40:38 -0400, Gene Kearns
wrote:

None for me, today.... thank you!

Shifting winds 40 to 45 kt with gusts to 55 kt near center of
Gabrielle. Seas 8 to 16 ft building to 20 ft or more. Showers and
tstms...mainly W.

Harry would be out there, low transom and all.

He's experienced.


That's our boy Wayne, working his way down to rec.boats asshole.

Forgot to mention...fishing today...
 

JimH wrote:
"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 09 Sep 2007 09:40:38 -0400, Gene Kearns
wrote:

None for me, today.... thank you!

Shifting winds 40 to 45 kt with gusts to 55 kt near center of
Gabrielle. Seas 8 to 16 ft building to 20 ft or more. Showers and
tstms...mainly W.
Harry would be out there, low transom and all.

He's experienced.

I could have sworn you have reprimanded others here with this exact
phrase......"Lead by Example". ;-)




Wayne's trying to earn the respect of the other rec.boats assholes:
herring, reggie, et cetera.

Forgot to mention...fishing today...
 

On Sun, 9 Sep 2007 17:45:56 -0400, "JimH" ask wrote:

I could have sworn you have reprimanded others here with this exact
phrase......"Lead by Example". ;-)

Good point. :-)

Forgot to mention...fishing today...
 

JimH wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
. ..
JimH wrote:
"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 09 Sep 2007 09:40:38 -0400, Gene Kearns
wrote:

None for me, today.... thank you!

Shifting winds 40 to 45 kt with gusts to 55 kt near center of
Gabrielle. Seas 8 to 16 ft building to 20 ft or more. Showers and
tstms...mainly W.
Harry would be out there, low transom and all.

He's experienced.
I could have sworn you have reprimanded others here with this exact
phrase......"Lead by Example". ;-)

Wayne's trying to earn the respect of the other rec.boats assholes:
herring, reggie, et cetera.

You are off base with that comment Harry. He has normally avoided getting
involved in flame wars.

Both of you need to stop it as both of you have a lot to offer to this NG.




I'm merely commenting on WayneBoy's double standard, the one that says,
"Don't do as I do, do as I say." That puts him in the Herring-Reggie
category.

Forgot to mention...fishing today...
 

HK wrote:
JimH wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
. ..
JimH wrote:
"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 09 Sep 2007 09:40:38 -0400, Gene Kearns
wrote:

None for me, today.... thank you!

Shifting winds 40 to 45 kt with gusts to 55 kt near center of
Gabrielle. Seas 8 to 16 ft building to 20 ft or more. Showers and
tstms...mainly W.
Harry would be out there, low transom and all.

He's experienced.
I could have sworn you have reprimanded others here with this exact
phrase......"Lead by Example". ;-)

Wayne's trying to earn the respect of the other rec.boats assholes:
herring, reggie, et cetera.

You are off base with that comment Harry. He has normally avoided
getting involved in flame wars.

Both of you need to stop it as both of you have a lot to offer to this
NG.



I'm merely commenting on WayneBoy's double standard, the one that says,
"Don't do as I do, do as I say." That puts him in the Herring-Reggie
category.

You should be proud to be in a category of your very own!

Forgot to mention...fishing today...
 

On Sep 8, 6:11 pm, HK wrote:
...wasn't bad, though the Bay was a lot choppier than predicted. Caught
some spot for bait, caught some blues and trout. Released the blues,
took the trout home to join us for dinner.
..
Well I am finally recovered from the other night. Stayed out till
about 2 am caught a great incoming tide and its pass. There was little
wind, no traffic to speak of, and the water was like glass. Hit the
water about 6 pm with all my toys and my dog. I like anchor fishing
with my little guitar, some beers, and the other night, a little 2"
color sony TV, I usually keep it for weather updates but that night,
there was football on broadcast tv locally. The evening started slow
and after a drift I got on to a nice bluefish. Dragged him on board,
24 inches, 7-8 lbs?? Decided to move down river to my secret spot
(that I tell everyone) and settle in.

It always happens and tonight is was just funny, After a while I was
standing in the boat and decided to fix a wedgie;) As soon as I
unbuckeled my belt and started putting in my shirt, zzzziiiiiiiiipppp,
there went the line. I hooked up and started reeling, a few minutes
later I am standing there with a frekin' shark and my pants around my
ankles. This was a pretty big shark as sandsharks go, he measured in
at 42". I got a little bad video to post later. A little while later,
another shark, almost the same size but not the same one as I tore the
other ones mouth pretty good taking out the hook, I hoped sharks were
not going to ruin my night, and thought about leaving. Just about then
zzziiiiiiipppp again, another bluefish, this was turning out to be a
pretty good night. All togther I probably got 7 blues and two sharks
and the water was just perfect. Got my last fish about 1 am and called
it a trip. I do hate living way up here inland, almost an hour to get
to the water, if I was back home I would be fishing every evening, I
do miss it. Anyway, a couple of cups of coffee in middletown and home.

Cleand the fish yesterday and did not notice while at the water but
one of the fish I kept for a neighbor was a big one. Measured in at 36
inches clean and 13.5 pounds. I did not remember it being that big
when I pulled it in. My arms and lower back still hurt from the trip,
I love it... Happy fishin' guys.

Forgot to mention...fishing today...
 

Forgot to mention...fishing today...
 

On Sep 11, 9:14 am, HK wrote:
wrote:
On Sep 8, 6:11 pm, HK wrote:
...wasn't bad, though the Bay was a lot choppier than predicted. Caught
some spot for bait, caught some blues and trout. Released the blues,
took the trout home to join us for dinner.
.
Well I am finally recovered from the other night. Stayed out till
about 2 am caught a great incoming tide and its pass. There was little
wind, no traffic to speak of, and the water was like glass. Hit the
water about 6 pm with all my toys and my dog. I like anchor fishing
with my little guitar, some beers, and the other night, a little 2"
color sony TV, I usually keep it for weather updates but that night,
there was football on broadcast tv locally. The evening started slow
and after a drift I got on to a nice bluefish. Dragged him on board,
24 inches, 7-8 lbs?? Decided to move down river to my secret spot
(that I tell everyone) and settle in.

It always happens and tonight is was just funny, After a while I was
standing in the boat and decided to fix a wedgie;) As soon as I
unbuckeled my belt and started putting in my shirt, zzzziiiiiiiiipppp,
there went the line. I hooked up and started reeling, a few minutes
later I am standing there with a frekin' shark and my pants around my
ankles. This was a pretty big shark as sandsharks go, he measured in
at 42". I got a little bad video to post later. A little while later,
another shark, almost the same size but not the same one as I tore the
other ones mouth pretty good taking out the hook, I hoped sharks were
not going to ruin my night, and thought about leaving. Just about then
zzziiiiiiipppp again, another bluefish, this was turning out to be a
pretty good night. All togther I probably got 7 blues and two sharks
and the water was just perfect. Got my last fish about 1 am and called
it a trip. I do hate living way up here inland, almost an hour to get
to the water, if I was back home I would be fishing every evening, I
do miss it. Anyway, a couple of cups of coffee in middletown and home.

Cleand the fish yesterday and did not notice while at the water but
one of the fish I kept for a neighbor was a big one. Measured in at 36
inches clean and 13.5 pounds. I did not remember it being that big
when I pulled it in. My arms and lower back still hurt from the trip,
I love it... Happy fishin' guys.

What do you do with the blues you catch to eat?

It really depends on who is getting them. I don't usually keep blues
unless they are gut hooked or I have someone who wants them, For me, I
don't really care much for them. So, usually I bleed them and put em
on ice till I get home. One I filletted for me and dad, I take the red
meat out too. I will soak it in OJ and have not decided if I am going
to bake it, or make a kind of asian style of sweet and sour noodle or
egg drop and fish stew.. ummm. Number two, I filett and leave the red
for my father in law, he eats all of it, the third I save for my
neighbor who takes them whole and cleans them herself, I think she
just bakes them or frys em'.


I fillet them as soon as I get home, cut out and toss the "red" parts
into the ground as fertilizer, and put the remaining fillets in a baggie
with lemon juice in the refrigerator over night. Then, the next day, I
either fry up or bake the fillets.

When the fishing was slow in St. Augustine, I'd head outside the inlet,
go north about a mile, drift fish about a half mile offshore, and catch
endless numbers of small sharks mixed with blues and the occasional
whiting. Whiting fillets were my favorites, next to flounder.

Ever gig for flounder? I haven't, but I have friends who do down south.
I'm afraid I'd "gig" my own foot

Not familiar with flounder gigging, but I did have one come up last
week, holding on to a chunk of bunker! Biggest flounder I ever saw,
must have been 26 inches or more, and thick too. Thought I had a log
on or something, never expected to see a flounder holding a piece of
fish that big. Anyway, good fishing to you all, I am planning another
trip soon, maybe I will get Tom down there, but I don't know if he
could stand "anchor" fishing ;) I'll spare him the lawn chairs.

Forgot to mention...fishing today...
 

On Mon, 10 Sep 2007 06:31:12 -0400, HK wrote:

JimH wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
. ..
JimH wrote:
"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 09 Sep 2007 09:40:38 -0400, Gene Kearns
wrote:

None for me, today.... thank you!

Shifting winds 40 to 45 kt with gusts to 55 kt near center of
Gabrielle. Seas 8 to 16 ft building to 20 ft or more. Showers and
tstms...mainly W.
Harry would be out there, low transom and all.

He's experienced.
I could have sworn you have reprimanded others here with this exact
phrase......"Lead by Example". ;-)

Wayne's trying to earn the respect of the other rec.boats assholes:
herring, reggie, et cetera.

You are off base with that comment Harry. He has normally avoided getting
involved in flame wars.

Both of you need to stop it as both of you have a lot to offer to this NG.




I'm merely commenting on WayneBoy's double standard, the one that says,
"Don't do as I do, do as I say." That puts him in the Herring-Reggie
category.

Thanks, Harry. It's an honor....etc.