Damned weathercasters...
 

On Sun, 16 Sep 2007 07:42:59 -0400, HK wrote:

At the moment, there is no visible wind here, the air temp is almost 60,
and if I can find a package of squid, I'm going feeeshing, except some
forecasters are predicting 15 knot winds out of the north later with two
to three footers, and others are predicting only two footers out of the
north, and just a few miles north of here, at the Thomas Point light,
the wind is already blowing 13-15 knots, and one forecaster is saying
the winds will subside.

The easy part: if I go out, head north to northeast now and "surf" back
later. But since the damned forecasters are rarely right about anything,
the wind and waves could be a lot more significant than predicted or...less.

I wish our guv'mint spent more on providing useful information and a
whole lot less on military misadventures.

Harry, please tell us your thought process every time you think about
taking the boat out.

Damned weathercasters...
 

On Sun, 16 Sep 2007 08:22:55 -0400, HK wrote:

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Sun, 16 Sep 2007 07:42:59 -0400, HK wrote:

At the moment, there is no visible wind here, the air temp is almost 60,
and if I can find a package of squid, I'm going feeeshing,

Head to Stop and Shop or whatever large grocery store you have in the
area. Come in one pound packages.

forecasters are predicting 15 knot winds out of the north later with two
to three footers, and others are predicting only two footers out of the
north, and just a few miles north of here, at the Thomas Point light,
the wind is already blowing 13-15 knots, and one forecaster is saying
the winds will subside.

Well, with that low transom...

I'm sorry - couldn't resist. :)


You know, I used to always buy my squid at supermarkets, but the three
chains around here just plain stopped carrying it. More and more, the
markets have gone to Meals Almost Ready to Eat and have dropped less
common items that required preparation and cooking. Frozen squid is one
of those in the latter category. Well, the local bait shop had some last
week...probably still does, and probably pretty tough from being frozen,
thawed and frozen 20 times in its rickety freezer.

Yeah, I'm worried about my 25" transom :}. I met a guy with the same
boat hull (the 2120 Parker) last week who ordered his with the splash
guard. He's modified it so it can be detached and re-attached easily.
Since doing that last year, it is stored in a plastic bag in his boat's
cabin.

When I was at the dealer's, I encountered the splash guard and knew
immediately what would happen if I got my boat with one...I saw a clear
picture of myself tripping over the damned thing and falling over the
transom into the drink.


Find an Asian food store. They sell great squid!

Damned weathercasters...
 

John H. wrote:
On Sun, 16 Sep 2007 07:42:59 -0400, HK wrote:

At the moment, there is no visible wind here, the air temp is almost 60,
and if I can find a package of squid, I'm going feeeshing, except some
forecasters are predicting 15 knot winds out of the north later with two
to three footers, and others are predicting only two footers out of the
north, and just a few miles north of here, at the Thomas Point light,
the wind is already blowing 13-15 knots, and one forecaster is saying
the winds will subside.

The easy part: if I go out, head north to northeast now and "surf" back
later. But since the damned forecasters are rarely right about anything,
the wind and waves could be a lot more significant than predicted or...less.

I wish our guv'mint spent more on providing useful information and a
whole lot less on military misadventures.

Harry, please tell us your thought process every time you think about
taking the boat out.

I don't think you need to ask. He lives for that.

Damned weathercasters...
 

John H. wrote:



Find an Asian food store. They sell great squid!

He's not going to eat it (I think) so quality isn't an issue.

Damned weathercasters...
 

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Sun, 16 Sep 2007 08:22:55 -0400, HK wrote:

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Sun, 16 Sep 2007 07:42:59 -0400, HK wrote:

At the moment, there is no visible wind here, the air temp is almost 60,
and if I can find a package of squid, I'm going feeeshing,
Head to Stop and Shop or whatever large grocery store you have in the
area. Come in one pound packages.

forecasters are predicting 15 knot winds out of the north later with two
to three footers, and others are predicting only two footers out of the
north, and just a few miles north of here, at the Thomas Point light,
the wind is already blowing 13-15 knots, and one forecaster is saying
the winds will subside.
Well, with that low transom...

I'm sorry - couldn't resist. :)
You know, I used to always buy my squid at supermarkets, but the three
chains around here just plain stopped carrying it. More and more, the
markets have gone to Meals Almost Ready to Eat and have dropped less
common items that required preparation and cooking. Frozen squid is one
of those in the latter category. Well, the local bait shop had some last
week...probably still does, and probably pretty tough from being frozen,
thawed and frozen 20 times in its rickety freezer.

I buy 100 lbs every spring - restaurant quality from a packer over in
Narragansett. I still have about 60 pounds left after giving some
away and using the rest.

I'll probably use the rest this year on black fish - I feel like doing
some black fish fishing this year. Maybe winter flounder.

Yeah, I'm worried about my 25" transom :}. I met a guy with the same
boat hull (the 2120 Parker) last week who ordered his with the splash
guard. He's modified it so it can be detached and re-attached easily.
Since doing that last year, it is stored in a plastic bag in his boat's
cabin.

When I was at the dealer's, I encountered the splash guard and knew
immediately what would happen if I got my boat with one...I saw a clear
picture of myself tripping over the damned thing and falling over the
transom into the drink.

Although you could just fall through the existing hole. :)


I could try, but I'd get stuck. It's pretty narrow!

Damned weathercasters...
 

HK wrote:
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Sun, 16 Sep 2007 07:42:59 -0400, HK wrote:

At the moment, there is no visible wind here, the air temp is almost
60, and if I can find a package of squid, I'm going feeeshing,

Head to Stop and Shop or whatever large grocery store you have in the
area. Come in one pound packages.

forecasters are predicting 15 knot winds out of the north later with
two to three footers, and others are predicting only two footers out
of the north, and just a few miles north of here, at the Thomas Point
light, the wind is already blowing 13-15 knots, and one forecaster is
saying the winds will subside.

Well, with that low transom...

I'm sorry - couldn't resist. :)

Well, the forcecast for three footers was accurate. Caught a skate, a
bunch of snapper blues,and one blue I kept and bled. It is soaking in
lime juice now in a baggie in the refrigerator.

Damned weathercasters...
 

"Dan" intrceptor@gmaildotcom wrote in message
.. .
John H. wrote:



Find an Asian food store. They sell great squid!

He's not going to eat it (I think) so quality isn't an issue.

Quality is a big issue with bait. Better bait, better bites.

Damned weathercasters...
 

On Sun, 16 Sep 2007 19:29:31 -0700, "Calif Bill"
wrote:


"Dan" intrceptor@gmaildotcom wrote in message
. ..
John H. wrote:



Find an Asian food store. They sell great squid!

He's not going to eat it (I think) so quality isn't an issue.

Quality is a big issue with bait. Better bait, better bites.

I always buy resturant quality squid and if I'm chunking clams or clam
bellys, always buy them right off the bull rakers in the Bay. The
rakers will give you a good deal too - better for them as they make
more money and give you some primo bait.

Can't beat quality bait.

Damned weathercasters...
 

On Sun, 16 Sep 2007 19:29:31 -0700, "Calif Bill"
wrote:


"Dan" intrceptor@gmaildotcom wrote in message
. ..
John H. wrote:



Find an Asian food store. They sell great squid!

He's not going to eat it (I think) so quality isn't an issue.

Quality is a big issue with bait. Better bait, better bites.


I've used cheap squid, and I've used expensive squid. Neither has ever
caught anything in the bay, unless it was dangling from a lure I was
trolling.

Damned weathercasters...
 

"John H." wrote in message
...
On Sun, 16 Sep 2007 19:29:31 -0700, "Calif Bill"

wrote:


"Dan" intrceptor@gmaildotcom wrote in message
...
John H. wrote:



Find an Asian food store. They sell great squid!

He's not going to eat it (I think) so quality isn't an issue.

Quality is a big issue with bait. Better bait, better bites.


I've used cheap squid, and I've used expensive squid. Neither has ever
caught anything in the bay, unless it was dangling from a lure I was
trolling.

The rockcod here love squid tipped lures. And in SoCal whole squid are
referred to as Candy bait for White Sea Bass. And the fish prefer fresh or
good quality squid as well as any other bait fish of good quality over
dried, skanky bait.