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tlapinski
08-02-2004, 10:56 AM
the first storm of the season is building. might build into hurricane #1.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ftp/graphics/AT01/refresh/AL0104W+GIF/021518W.gif

riverrat2
08-02-2004, 11:10 AM
Don't think it will build into the first hurricane, but it will still give some fun waves for ri on tues/weds. Anyone else surf on this site? What about fishing how does a tropical storm effect the fish?

tlapinski
08-02-2004, 11:14 AM
CNN was saying it may develope. some of the best fishing i experienced last fall was around the hurricanes.

Gotofish
08-02-2004, 11:16 AM
Looking forward to some waves this week as well as I haven't gotten much surfing in this summer. I've never had much luck fishing heavy surf but I'm sure the more experienced guys will have $.02 to share....

Mr. Sandman
08-02-2004, 11:48 AM
There goes my shot for tuna this week:af:

On the bright side...it might push them closer to the shore for an easy shot NEXT week:humpty:

BrianS
08-02-2004, 12:01 PM
Im going to Myrtle Beach in a few weeks... I love being down there during big storms.. Not hurricane quality mind you (my in laws live across the street from the beach) but big old T-Storms etc...

Bring em on!

MakoMike
08-02-2004, 12:59 PM
Surf should be pumping on Wed. & Thursday, may have to get sick and call into work.

trigga
08-02-2004, 01:11 PM
ya, surf should be solid.. cant wait to hit it.. projected path looks perfect.. i would love to see it stall right below RI for a few days..

beachwalker
08-02-2004, 01:25 PM
SWEEEEEEET :D :D :D

WOOOOHOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obviously i don't own a boat :smash:

Jimbo
08-02-2004, 01:34 PM
So crossing the Sound on the ferry from Orient Point Thursday morning could be somewhat of an adventure for my 8 year old? And then by the time I get to the Cape the storm could be pushing large fish toward shore. Oh this is truly a dream come true.

Clammer
08-02-2004, 01:44 PM
fishins got to get better //always done well //as a hurracaine[??} ended /or the clearing winds right after==============BUT it will blow the @#$%^& bloooooooofish closer////////////;) :rolleyes:

likwid
08-02-2004, 01:45 PM
I'm feeling sick...

Sick and stuck on Martha's Vineyard wed/thurs :D

The current wave predictions show it firing in the right direction for my secret spot. :hihi:

Surfcastinglife
08-02-2004, 01:45 PM
yayyyyy!!! BLOOFISH!!!

tlapinski
08-03-2004, 06:04 AM
Originally posted by riverrat2
Don't think it will build into the first hurricane, but it will still give some fun waves for ri on tues/weds. Anyone else surf on this site? What about fishing how does a tropical storm effect the fish? category 1 hurricane this morning.

...STORM INFORMATION...
AT 5 AM EDT...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE ALEX WAS LOCATED AT LATITUDE
33.5 NORTH...LONGITUDE 76.9 WEST...ABOUT 75 MILES SOUTH SOUTHWEST OF
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH. ALEX WAS MOVING AWAY FROM THE AREA...TO THE
NORTHEAST AT 10 MPH. A GRADUAL INCREASE IN FORWARD SPEED IN THE NEXT
24 HOURS.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS NEAR THE EYE HAVE INCREASED TO 80 MPH...WITH
HIGHER GUSTS. SOME ADDITIONAL STRENGTHENING IS POSSIBLE
TODAY...AFFECTING THE OUTER BANKS OF NORTH CAROLINA BEFORE ALEX
MOVES OUT TO SEA.

likwid
08-03-2004, 06:06 AM
New England South:
Tuesday, August the 3rd: Swell energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 143 degrees with 1 to 2 foot surf with 7 second periods.

Wednesday, August the 4th: Our call is for an increase in Swell energy compared to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 186 degrees with 5 to 7 foot surf with 10 second periods.

Thursday, August the 5th: Look for a decrease in Swell energy from yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 181 degrees with 4 to 6 foot surf with 9 second periods.

Friday, August the 6th: Swell energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 3 degrees with 4 to 6 foot surf with 7 second periods.

Saturday, August the 7th: We're expecting a decrease in Swell energy. Swell will be coming in from 172 degrees with 1 to 2 foot surf with 8 second periods.

New England North:
Tuesday, August the 3rd: Swell energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 160 degrees with 1 to 2 foot surf with 7 second periods.

Wednesday, August the 4th: Our call is for an increase in Swell energy compared to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 175 degrees with 3 to 4 foot surf with 10 second periods.

Thursday, August the 5th: We're expecting an increase in Swell energy. Swell will be coming in from 173 degrees with 3 to 5 foot surf with 10 second periods.

Friday, August the 6th: We're expecting a decrease in Swell energy. Swell will be coming in from 42 degrees with 2 to 3 foot surf with 6 second periods.

Saturday, August the 7th: Look for a decrease in Swell energy from yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 161 degrees with 1 to 2 foot surf with 9 second periods.

Navy Chief
08-03-2004, 07:05 AM
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
606 AM EDT TUE AUG 3 2004

MAZ020>024-RIZ006>008-031700-
BARNSTABLE MA-BLOCK ISLAND RI-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-NEWPORT RI-
SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-WASHINGTON RI-
606 AM EDT TUE AUG 3 2004

WHILE HURRICANE ALEX IS NOT EXPECTED TO BRING A DIRECT IMPACT TO
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND...THE STORM WILL SEND HIGHER SWELLS TOWARD THE
SOUTH COASTS OF MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND LATER TODAY THROUGH
THURSDAY.

SOME BREAKERS COULD APPROACH 10 FEET...BRINGING HIGH SURF AND
DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS TO THE NORMALLY FAVORED SURF ZONES DURING
ALEX'S CLOSEST APPROACH WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

SWIMMERS ALONG THE SOUTH COAST OF NEW ENGLAND SHOULD MONITOR FOR THE
LATEST STATEMENTS OR ADVISORIES FOR HIGH SURF AND RIP CURRENT
DEVELOPMENT. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR FAVORITE RADIO
OR TELEVISION STATION FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.

trigga
08-03-2004, 09:26 AM
i think i just turboed

beachwalker
08-03-2004, 09:37 AM
lookin like thursday the day Likwid

can you n********s ? :D

oops sorry........:eek:

likwid
08-03-2004, 09:38 AM
SHHHHHHHHH

:D

:hihi:

teezer
08-03-2004, 03:04 PM
I was out this morning from Sakonett Point to Lands Ends, nice white water. The waves were nice easy breakers (2 to 4 feet) great to fish, and the fishing was great. :D

BasicPatrick
08-03-2004, 05:32 PM
Going to be tough...I gotta fish my tail off from thursday evening until sunday morning in Montauk of all places...

Life is pretty SWELL

likwid
08-03-2004, 06:10 PM
s'alright beach... not like i have to worry about many other people being there.

can't exactly WALK to that spot unless you know someone on the island

beachwalker
08-03-2004, 07:23 PM
:D

i bought my asc pass today. :cool:

basswipe
08-03-2004, 08:41 PM
Big surf=big fish.

Can't wait!

justplugit
08-03-2004, 10:36 PM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Navy Chief


SOME BREAKERS COULD APPROACH 10 FEET...BRINGING HIGH SURF AND
DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS TO THE NORMALLY FAVORED SURF ZONES DURING
ALEX'S CLOSEST APPROACH WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

Clammer,sounds like a good nite to tie up at Hooters:D

likwid
08-04-2004, 07:49 AM
Cahoon started firing (bm is gonna kill me for this)

http://www.thebeachcomber.com/beach/fullsize.jpg

beachwalker
08-04-2004, 08:41 AM
you call that firing ?

:laughs: :laughs:

likwid
08-04-2004, 10:22 AM
After a phone call? yes. it is. :D

For the Cape that is. :laughs:

beachwalker
08-04-2004, 06:38 PM
good link though...:)

nice here :)

likwid
08-04-2004, 10:00 PM
The AM will be better, and as luck has it, I'll be in Cranston at 10am...

Looks like dawn patrol down in Narragansett is in order. :happy:

bassmaster
08-04-2004, 10:05 PM
im going to get U:hang:
be careful its snowing out

likwid
08-04-2004, 10:09 PM
Its ok BM, I might swing by there Saturday morning for dawn patrol if there's still any remenants down at that OTHER spot towards Truro.

You can come throw 8oz sinkers at me. :laughs:

And not like THE WHOLE FREAKING WORLD dosen't know about that cam. :eek: Its only linked from every surfing site that covers the east coast known to man. :D

bassmaster
08-04-2004, 10:10 PM
I will Hunt You and take plugs

likwid
08-04-2004, 10:13 PM
They run out to sea when they see your truck coming... :D

Got CH classic? :D

http://deadspot.com/~jinx/out/plug.jpg

bassmaster
08-04-2004, 10:23 PM
yes I do. what You wanna do is drop the rod when they hit that thing or put a treble on it.
The black and gold scale worked awsome of of gay head one year

likwid
08-04-2004, 10:25 PM
I learned about those/was given them by one of the old CH guys.
Screw trebels... way safer when you hit blues and gives you something to hold on to. :D

Dosen't cast for chit though. :laughs:

I got a couple including the black/gold scale. :hihi:

bassmaster
08-05-2004, 03:23 PM
:hihi:

Hooked4ever
08-05-2004, 09:36 PM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Navy Chief


SOME BREAKERS COULD APPROACH 10 FEET





Tubes...:happy:

Not too good for fishing but if u had enough guts or skill to take them on a piece of foam covered in fiberglass...:smash:

likwid
08-06-2004, 06:47 AM
did that yesterday morning before a call...

was well worth it.