Bossman is free, I'm in

DITTO on Bossman, I'm In

DITTO on Bossman, I'm In

I'm in, what's another $2 anyway........

my plus one is all paid. said there was one spot left after him. jhis name is Ron.

that's fair, just trying to be a nice guy - i should know better. first come first serve it is

DUDE, YOU MADE THIS HAPPEN, YOU CALL IT AS YOU WANT!

that's fair, just trying to be a nice guy - i should know better. first come first serve it is

by no means am I the final say on this... i'm all for being a nice guy.

unfortunately it is a non- issue. the trip is now booked full. i paid for JohnR on to reserve his spot. I would gladly take $2/person and the extra $ will go into the pool, unless anyone objects.

Still waiting on the final list from Joe at Clipper, they are going through Coast Gaurd inspections today, so it may not be until tomorrow.

But I will update the list now to the best of my knowledge as it stands.

Current List

Paid
1. Niko
2. Niko guest
3. Iamskippy
4. Iamskippy guest Al
5. Iamskippy guest Mike
6. PRBuzz
7. Fish On
8. Fish On Guest 1
9. Fish On Guest 2
10. Derekl
11. Freebie
12. ThrowingTimber
13. Piscator
14. BrianS
15. Keeperreaper
16. Niko guest 2
17. RickBomba
18. RickBomba Guest
19. ShipWrecked
20. Striperman 36
21. zacs
22. Rob Rockcrawler
23. Angler229
24. Angler229 guest
25. JackK
26. Renegade6
27. stripercrazy
28. Linesider69
29. Linesider69 guest
30. Linesider69 guest
31. t.orlando
32. goose
33. Brian S. +1
34. Sea Dangles
35. sburnsey931
36. JohnR (each participant pay $2 to zacs)
37. Piscator +1
38. Freebie +1
39. Eelskimmer
40. ???????

I am going to see if we can squeeze in one more spot for Matt D. He said he was going to pay, but held off due to my direction, and then freebie's guest kind of jumped in, I'm sure with no ill intentions, but he did snag the spot.

Wait List in no special order yet, will go back and see who posted first I guess...
1. JackK guest
2. Redcrbbr
3. l.i.fish.in.vt
4. l.i.fish.in.vt son
5. Matt D.

Wow - thank you gentlemen (and Niko :rotf2: ) are you sure? While I do not have an abundance of cash I'm prepared not to be a freeloader :smash:

I am going to see if we can squeeze in one more spot for Matt D. He said he was going to pay, but held off due to my direction, and then freebie's guest kind of jumped in, I'm sure with no ill intentions, but he did snag the spot.



No worries either way zacs. If there's a spot I'll definitely take it. If not, I'll probably chase gobblers in VT that morning. I'll be happy either way. :buds:

*double post*

ZACS,
I have paid and got an assigned spot #8
according to the receipt from Clipper.

Wow - thank you gentlemen (and Niko :rotf2: ) are you sure? While I do not have an abundance of cash I'm prepared not to be a freeloader :smash:

Bring the beer?

looks like next year we're gonna have to charter both boats. so we've got togfest, and now codfest, what's next albiefest or maybe sharkfest. is there any interest out there in a 2 or 3 day trip to the canyons on a partyboat?

looks like next year we're gonna have to charter both boats. so we've got togfest, and now codfest, what's next albiefest or maybe sharkfest. is there any interest out there in a 2 or 3 day trip to the canyons on a partyboat?

Canyons........Yes. It's going to cost some coin though.

Wow - thank you gentlemen (and Niko :rotf2: ) are you sure? While I do not have an abundance of cash I'm prepared not to be a freeloader :smash:

Oh you're going to shag bait for the old men.

looks like next year we're gonna have to charter both boats. so we've got togfest, and now codfest, what's next albiefest or maybe sharkfest. is there any interest out there in a 2 or 3 day trip to the canyons on a partyboat?

I'd do a Canyon trip no problemo, just no on the boat I don't want to go on anymore.

I got an e-mail from Joe this morning confirming the trip is full and asking that no more calls be made to clipper fleet to book slots.

i am still amazed how fast this filled up!

Now that the boat if full, can we start scalping tickets?:)

Current List

Paid
1. Niko
2. Niko guest
3. Iamskippy
4. Iamskippy guest Al
5. Iamskippy guest Mike
6. PRBuzz
7. Fish On
8. Fish On Guest 1
9. Fish On Guest 2
10. Derekl
11. Freebie
12. ThrowingTimber
13. Piscator
14. BrianS
15. Keeperreaper
16. Niko guest 2
17. RickBomba
18. RickBomba Guest
19. ShipWrecked
20. Striperman 36
21. zacs
22. Rob Rockcrawler
23. Angler229
24. Angler229 guest
25. JackK
26. Renegade6
27. stripercrazy
28. Linesider69
29. Linesider69 guest
30. Linesider69 guest
31. t.orlando
32. goose
33. Brian S. +1
34. Sea Dangles
35. sburnsey931
36. JohnR (each participant pay $2 to zacs)
37. Piscator +1
38. Freebie +1
39. Eelskimmer
40. ???????

I am going to see if we can squeeze in one more spot for Matt D. He said he was going to pay, but held off due to my direction, and then freebie's guest kind of jumped in, I'm sure with no ill intentions, but he did snag the spot.

Wait List in no special order yet, will go back and see who posted first I guess...
1. JackK guest
2. Redcrbbr
3. l.i.fish.in.vt
4. l.i.fish.in.vt son
5. Matt D.


Wow! That is quite the guest list....

Ok, I have the official list from Clipper. I will put this in order of spot occupied, but it is going to take a while to match up real names to screen names. PM me your real name if you haven’t already

The boat is organized like the pic posted earlier.

Going clockwise
Spot 1 is the starboard bow most forward spot
Spot 10 is stb. midship.
Spot 18 is stb. corner on the stern.
Spot 25 is port corner on the sern.
Spot 32 is port midship
Spot 40 is the port bow most forward spot

the list is going to take a few... bear with me.

Ok, I have the official list from Clipper. I will put this in order of spot occupied, but it is going to take a while to match up real names to screen names. PM me your real name if you haven’t already

The boat is organized like the pic posted earlier.

Going clockwise
Spot 1 is the starboard bow most forward spot
Spot 10 is stb. midship.
Spot 18 is stb. corner on the stern.
Spot 25 is port corner on the sern.
Spot 32 is port midship
Spot 40 is the port bow most forward spot

the list is going to take a few... bear with me.

Jackk's spot is 0, just sayin

Best spot in the house :uhuh:

its on the side next to left out

Niko, I've been trying to fit in a Canyon trip on the Helen H for several years now. I'd be up for something like that.

Niko, I've been trying to fit in a Canyon trip on the Helen H for several years now. I'd be up for something like that.
Me too, I would be in for that.

its on the side next to left out

If ya boot you get relegated to the 'sissy stern'!!

If ya boot you get relegated to the 'sissy stern'!!

the boat leaves later now, at 0700, if the boats not there wait we'll be back for you

OK, here is the official lineup:

1. Striperman 36
2. Zacs
3. BrianS
4. Rick Bomba
5. Rick Bomba +1
6. t.orlando
7. Sea Dangles
8. Eelskimmer
9. Sburnsey931
10. JohnR
11. Freebie +1
12. Piscator +1
13. BrianS +1
14. ShipWrecked
15. PRBuzz
16. Piscator
17. Clipper Fleet Customer Terry
18. niko
19. niko +1
20. DerekL
21. Freebie
22. Throwing timber
23. keeperreaper
24. Fish On
25. Fish On +1
26. Fish On +1
27. iamskippy
28. iamskippy +1
29. iamskippy +1
30. niko +1
31. goose
32. Linesider69
33. Linesider69 +1
34. Linesider69 +1
35. Stripercrazy
36. Renedgade6
37. JackK
38. Rob Rockcrawler
39. Angler229
40. Angler229 +1

Still need to sort out wait list order and see if we can squeeze in MattD

buzz and i did a little cod recon today. lots of fish out there boys

Still need to sort out wait list order and see if we can squeeze in MattD

Don't worry about it zacs. 40 is plenty on the boat. Just throw me on the top of the waitlist if there's no objections. ;)

buzz and i did a little cod recon today. lots of fish out there boys

Yes we almost made it to Jeffries I think? Wow did we put on the miles today. Check out the Wed/Thurs thread under Boating & Fishing.

Oh, God, my side looks like real trouble!

I nominate JacKK to be thrown off the boat

Oh, God, my side looks like real trouble!

I'll bring the cookies.....

I'll bring the cookies.....

Yeah, cookies....my ass. Couldn't think of better rail mates!

I nominate JacKK to be thrown off the boat

:bshake:

If anyone is going from the Worcester area we can car pool.

Are there any spots available?

it's all booked up. there aren't any tilefish where we are going anyway :)

Niko, I've been trying to fit in a Canyon trip on the Helen H for several years now. I'd be up for something like that.

I've been to the Canyons a bunch; a few with Huck on the Helen H. Worth every penny. Every trip I've caught yft's with them. Joe is a very good captain with a fantastic network.

Just wondering if anyone is going to try jigging with a spinning rod? Ive wondered how it would be for cod. It does look like it would be fun, not sure how it would be on a party boat with all the neighbors though.

Niko, I've been trying to fit in a Canyon trip on the Helen H for several years now. I'd be up for something like that.

Me too, I would be in for that.
if you guys want to go, talk to buzz -he is checking out a trip on a big centerconsole.
Just wondering if anyone is going to try jigging with a spinning rod? Ive wondered how it would be for cod. It does look like it would be fun, not sure how it would be on a party boat with all the neighbors though.

i see guys using spinning setups pretty regular. i was fishing next to christian 1 day last year, we were goofing on his spinner, he proceded to outfish us all day. i would think it would beat up most reels though

if you guys want to go, talk to buzz -he is checking out a trip on a big centerconsole.


i see guys using spinning setups pretty regular. i was fishing next to christian 1 day last year, we were goofing on his spinner, he proceded to outfish us all day. i would think it would beat up most reels though




It was his jig not the reel !

It was his jig not the reel !

you coming to gh for a few weeks?

Paul,I'm in for the canyon trip.

Up for a canyon trip also. :)

you coming to gh for a few weeks?

Yup

I'm a definate for the canyon trip. Please include me on the list.

Just wondering if anyone is going to try jigging with a spinning rod? Ive wondered how it would be for cod. It does look like it would be fun, not sure how it would be on a party boat with all the neighbors though.

You more than likely will be fishing in betqween 260- 320' of water... the tide runs hard out there.. going to be mighty tough to hold bottom with a tiny jig...

I wouldnt be trying it, but would like to see someone else give it a whirl. It would make for a tough dangle angle with a light jig.

A friend of mine does well jigging for cod in the GoM with an OTI rod and a VS... Uses heavy butterfly speed jigs. Says he has no issues holding bottom, but he's fishing from his own boat and doesn't have to worry about 39 other anglers

A friend of mine does well jigging for cod in the GoM with an OTI rod and a VS... Uses heavy butterfly speed jigs. Says he has no issues holding bottom, but he's fishing from his own boat and doesn't have to worry about 39 other anglers

38 after your quick over rail departure

You mean 38 on our rig with you worshipping the porcelain god the entire time
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Hey,
Any of you guys use braid on a boat? Just wondering how PO'd the boat would get.
Thanks,
Rick

braid is cool just put a 20' topshot of mono on

Little less than a month till cod slobbage... :devil2:

I am looking forward to the debacle.

Let me know the date.. Would love to do an pitying with this group
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I cant wait for it. I sharped all my cod jigs and got the teasers all set. My old AS bag is now my cod fishing bag, thing weighs a ton.

if a slot opens for some reason, please let me know.. i have a +1more that wants in.

a little over 3 weeks away boys. here is the plan for the pools - pool #1 will be a $10 entry, the biggest cod will win 50%, the biggest non-cod will win the other 50%. so with 40 guys each winner should get around 200 bucks. pool #2 will be the "high roller pool", $20 entry and the biggest fish takes it. pools are optional but i can think of many occasions the guy w/ the big fish didn't enter the pool. let's go kill some fish :)

IMO biggest non-cod in #1 should get 25%, but that's just me... Although it would be funny to see a $200 ocean pout if we don't get into haddock/pollock.

Do porbeagles count for #2? :jump1:

Do Dogfish count as Non-Cod?

porbeagles should be non-cod but could also be biggest fish

And the way I read it, could one fish potentially take both pools?

That's it- I'm bringing the 80w and black magic :uhuh: we goin sharkin'

lets spread the wealth and not be greedy. if you win one pool you are out of the rest. i would rather have 3 guys w/ smiles on their faces than 1 guy w/ fat wallet that everone hates. in the non-cod catagory and the high roller all legal keeper fish can win. so yes a legal porbeagle is elligable - a wolffish is not

Things ae at least headed in the right direction...........

New Page 1 (http://www.clipperfleet.com/default.asp?page=502)

let's hope things impove over the next 2 weeks. seems to be a slow haddock bite this year in general

2 weeks from today boys. looking forward to it. buzz and i are gonna go practice our codfishing tomorrow. :)

New Chaos rod comes in the mail tomorrow!!! Got me 3 PJJ butterfly jigs, to boot!

2 weeks from today boys. looking forward to it. buzz and i are gonna go practice our codfishing tomorrow. :)

You need practice...:confused:

If anyone bails let me know I got a buddy who is a good candidate for the all day puker award. :uhuh:

was cutting up a pollock yesterday and the boy wanted to see what was "inside". some big azz sandeels and a rock. the bite was ok - tons of pollock out there and we got some nice 15# cod in the mix. still no haddock though

was cutting up a pollock yesterday and the boy wanted to see what was "inside". some big azz sandeels and a rock. the bite was ok - tons of pollock out there and we got some nice 15# cod in the mix. still no haddock though

Was that enough "practice" for you? Can't wear you out before the big time!

Got to admit it did get a little slow paced towards mid-day, did I see you with your eyes closed?:)

Those are some big ass sand eels.

Saw those same ones today- absolute monsters. The cod are loaded with them.

Recommended gear to bring? Provided gear?

same question here. i have a lot of gear, but heavy jigs (over 4oz.) are not in my arsenal... rod? reel? line?

May start a new thread if this doesn't
get any attention. I live in DEDHAM
and will leave at 3:30AM for Salisbury,
one hour trip. By myself, can take 2
more plus gear. PM if you live near by
and we can decide on meeting place.
Am thinking of parking lots for St. Susanna
or St. Sebastian,

May start a new thread if this doesn't
get any attention. I live in DEDHAM
and will leave at 3:30AM for Salisbury,
one hour trip. By myself, can take 2
more plus gear. PM if you live near by
and we can decide on meeting place.
Am thinking of parking lots for St. Susanna
or St. Sebastian,

You have that much room on your bicycle?:rotf2:

eelskimmer...Im interested

1. Accurate boss magnum 665h narrow spool. 65# braid 100# flouro leader. Shimano trevala jigging rod rated 50-100 braid.

2. backup. Penn slammer conv. Rod paired with abu 7000i 65# braid.

11 days to go :)

I'm in Lincoln ri and have room for 3 and gear.
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Recommended gear to bring? Provided gear?

same question here. i have a lot of gear, but heavy jigs (over 4oz.) are not in my arsenal... rod? reel? line?

what i usually do is bring 2 setups. one for bait and one for jigging. i prefer to jig but truth be told all my big cod have been on some sort of bait. for a jigging rod i've got an 8' st croix rated to 20 oz paired up w/ a torium 20 w/ 50#braid to a 20' topshot of 60# mono to a 80#leader. for a bait setup just a cheap 7' trophy rod w/ a penn 320gt2 , same line - nothing fancy. for jigs it depends on the weather and where/how deep we fish. maybe someone else can chime in with some intel about that. if the wind is light and we're not deep than you can get away w/ light stuff 7-10 oz. but more likely we'll be jigging 10-20+ oz. remember there are 40 other guys fishing around you - if you go too light you'll scope out too quick and tangle alot. ideally you want to be as verticle as possible. i've got a big ass jig bucket i'll bring and you guys are welcome to dip into it as needed. i poured a ton of 16 and 20 oz bank sinkers at leadfest too. i cant wait to watch eelskimmer sweat with a double header of pollock.

1. Accurate boss magnum 665h narrow spool. 65# braid 100# flouro leader. Shimano trevala jigging rod rated 50-100 braid.

2. backup. Penn slammer conv. Rod paired with abu 7000i 65# braid.

11 days to go :)

I'm in Lincoln ri and have room for 3 and gear.
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Vic. call me!

Spk/w chuck and i'll drive up with chuck, cj, and Jason in my truck. plan is to leave here around midnight to ensure we're there earlier than nesc.
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Cod were loaded with those mondo sand eels again today- but also with a good amount of foot long herring in them today.

My rig is more old school- I use a gsb 1321m cut to 8'. Need to find a smaller reel for this trip than my saltist 50. 80 braid, topshot of 80 or 100 mono.

Niko is dead on- seems that the big girls come on bait, but I prefer to jig, especially in the bow. leave the stern to the clam chuckas! I figure with the tide we'll have 17 oz jigs will be key.
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Spk/w chuck and i'll drive up with chuck, cj, and Jason in my truck. plan is to leave here around midnight to ensure we're there earlier than nesc.
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Maybe we can meet up and convoy. I have iamskippy and room for 1 more, 2 more if its not raining and we can put our gear in bed of truck...

Just got a new saltist 50 with a chaos 30-60 for micro jigging. Plan to load the reel with 80# power pro with a 50' 50# mono topshot. Can't wait to see what those little jigs do.

Brad and I also booked rooms at the Seabrook Best Western on Saturday and Sunday, for whoever stays there.
Later,
Rick

Just got the new rod ready/ Now to do up Rappin Mikey's old meat stick. I'm sure with a heavy jig on the new setup I'll go straight down. Hoping I can try out those 9 oz jigs, though!

Goose, check your PMs

What's a micro jig? Just considered micro because it's 9 oz?

i just talked to the captain and he said they are typically fishing around 200' of water but as deep as 360. for jigs they are using around 12 oz but with a moon tide this weekend plus some wind we may need a little heavier. for bait 16 oz is the way to go. see everyone this weekend

So we need to bring our own gear? Or is it chosing to use our own gear or crappy gear provided by the boat :tooth: ?

Not sure I have much suitable but 'spose I convert something if needed.

I don't have jigs, etc (though I have a couple classic CRats from 10 years ago :tooth: ) so what should I pick up?

Zac - I'm in!

Still looking for 1-2 passengers from
Dedham area for ride to Salisbury,
Sunday Morning. PM me.

So we need to bring our own gear? Or is it chosing to use our own gear or crappy gear provided by the boat :tooth: ?

Not sure I have much suitable but 'spose I convert something if needed.

I don't have jigs, etc (though I have a couple classic CRats from 10 years ago :tooth: ) so what should I pick up?

Zac - I'm in!

Get the SpongeBob rod.

So we need to bring our own gear? Or is it chosing to use our own gear or crappy gear provided by the boat :tooth: ?

Not sure I have much suitable but 'spose I convert something if needed.

I don't have jigs, etc (though I have a couple classic CRats from 10 years ago :tooth: ) so what should I pick up?

Zac - I'm in!

bring your own or use the rental stuff for gear. i got jigs you can use - just replace anything lost :) and the forcast keeps looking better every day

SE 10-15 seas 2-4 = nice

Can't wait. Borrowed another setup (st croix premier 7' heavy 30-50 with an avet hx) so I should be good to go.

PS no bananas onboard :fury:

Ive been lookin for another reel but will stick with what i got. Penn 114H, Jigmaster and Newell 338. The newel is a bit light but does the trick. I guarantee i will have the funniest lookin jiggin stick out there. I think its a sabre 1208 with about 2 feet off the top, 25" to center of reel seat. She aint pretty but she works. I hope the WX forcast stays the same, anything over 5' and i will be on the rocks throwin plugs. I figure i would be more than happy to spend 70 buks to not be sick.

10-15 w gusts to 20. seas 3-5 ft. w possible showers.Edging towards possible chumslicks.

It will be rollers. Perfect for puking.

Zac - will give you a call later on today about meeting to caravan up there.

Anyone that bails last minute etc. Let me know I really want to see my buddy Gio puking for 12 hrs.
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Guys,

One of my guests cannot make the trip. I have that prepaid spot available (corner stern) for someone that wants to join the trip. Here is what we believe is the list of folks that wanted to attend but didn't get a spot in order. I'd like to offer it to those folks first but need to identify a replacement ASAP.

Tight lines! Weather looking good. Hope the bite is hot!

Update: JackK +1 has the spot

My plus one still would like to go- He's ready to go for Sunday. Just couldn't commit financially at that point when the trip was filling up. Post was on the 2nd (#38). He can pay via paypal if needed, otherwise he can bring cash to the boat.

Working:fury::fury:

Anybody thinking about putting up odds the trip will be cancelled? Weather SUCKS!

as of right now 3-4' seas. wave period 8-9 seconds. seas don't look bad. as for the rain - bring your raingear. i'd be surprised if he cancelled unless the forcast goes into the crapper

Im going to be watching the forecast closely. Just talked to my buddy who has been slamming 25-35 lb bass from shore, not a bad alternative to puking for an afternoon.

Empty spot filled :) Weather is of no concern to me. Can't imagine the cap cancelling.
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3-4 on the GOM? Don't think that's bad at all. Wind doesn't look bad although it is 96 hours out, Isle of Shoals is showing 180 under 15 all day.

seas don't look bad at all. Jackson hooked me up with that last spot. Can't wait.
-Nick

Weather should be no problem if it stays like this. Just bring rain gear.

STONINGTON ME TO PORT CLYDE ME OUT TO 25 NM-
PORT CLYDE ME TO CAPE ELIZABETH ME OUT TO 25 NM-
CAPE ELIZABETH ME TO MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT TO 25 NM-
747 PM EDT THU MAY 12 2011



.SAT NIGHT...SE WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FT. A CHANCE OF RAIN.
VSBY 1 TO 3 NM.
.SUN...SE WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FT. RAIN LIKELY...MAINLY IN
THE AFTERNOON. VSBY 1 TO 3 NM.

can i use their sinkers when i get sick of not catching fish on jigs and switch to the tried and true hi lo clam rig?

I am so fired up for this.
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Me too. Looking forward to meeting everyone

And throwing JackK overboard.

If anyone wants or needs to bail I have a plus one who will go.
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Looks like its going to be roughly 2 hrs driving for me. Boat is at 5am. So planning on being there for 4am. According to their website brefas opens at 530am :( coffee and beef jerky again :(
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I'll bring some donuts, etc....

can i use their sinkers when i get sick of not catching fish on jigs and switch to the tried and true hi lo clam rig?

I just picked up about twenty pounds of lead, will have plenty.

Only way I'm going overboard is when a BOFF cod drags me there!

Anyone on this trip coming from Providence area? I need to get a saw to Chefchris and could meet up to make the exchange when you get in. I have to meet up with Victor anyway...

Ross I can take the saw and get it to chef. I'm 15 minutes outside of providence.
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Cool, thanks. Disregard my last PM:smash:

Anyone on this trip coming from Providence area? I need to get a saw to Chefchris and could meet up to make the exchange when you get in. I have to meet up with Victor anyway...

I'll give Victor your bandsaw fence

It is becoming a regular tool swap.... and fillet ho'

Boat leaves at 5 AM, correct? Brad and I will be there at 4:30, if so. Brad is very fired up to see all you ice fishin' guys, by the way!

So whats the pool going to be? Any need to bring some pluggage?

Boat leaves at 5 AM, correct? Brad and I will be there at 4:30, if so. Brad is very fired up to see all you ice fishin' guys, by the way!
yup -leaves at 5
So whats the pool going to be? Any need to bring some pluggage?

we were thinking a $10 pool w/ 50% for biggest cod and 50% to biggest non-cod. and another one that was $20 - biggest fish takes it all. if there is interest in a plug pool it would be fun and we can get rid of the $20 pool. lets hear some opinions about the plug pool

The boat looks small...you guys think it's ok if Brad and I bring a 150 qt cooler between the two of us?

I say leave the $20 pool. If only 10 guys join it's still $200. Totally optional.

we were thinking a $10 pool w/ 50% for biggest cod and 50% to biggest non-cod. and another one that was $20 - biggest fish takes it all. if there is interest in a plug pool it would be fun and we can get rid of the $20 pool. lets hear some opinions about the plug pool

So the biggest fish gets 50% of the $10 pool and all the $20 pool? Something not right there?

I will bring cash a NIP AH Danny just in case we wind up having a plug pool as well. I think having a 10 dollar a head pool, $300 for biggest, $100 for second and a plug pool would be fun. Plugs could go to most fish caught, Cusk King of the day, first to puke, skunk master. Just throwing some ideas out.

I like the idea of two pools... But IMO because this is a cod trip, I vote that the $20 'High Roller' pool is renamed the 'King Cod' pool- Biggest Cod gets the pot. I think the emphasis should go to that species. I like the other pool.

And like Niko said, if you win one category, DQ'ed from the others. So if one has the largest cod onboard, and is entered into both pools, then they get the 'king cod' title, but can't win the $10 pool. There should be three separate winners at the end of the day- that's a good idea :uhuh:


**RR- First to puke- brilliant. Do you win something, or have to give up something?? :hihi:

[QUOTE=Plugs could go to most fish caught, Cusk King of the day, first to puke, skunk master. Just throwing some ideas out.[/QUOTE]

I'll be first on and make myself puke before they untie for a free plug:)

Sooo...nobody said anything about my big ass cooler. I'm just going to bring it!

We have the big boat... I'm bringing a 150 for myself, and I think Alewife is as well

here is the plan for the pools - pool #1 will be a $10 entry, the biggest cod will win 50%, the biggest non-cod will win the other 50%. so with 40 guys each winner should get around 200 bucks. pool #2 will be the "high roller pool", $20 entry and the biggest fish takes it. pools are optional but i can think of many occasions the guy w/ the big fish didn't enter the pool. :)

lets spread the wealth and not be greedy. if you win one pool you are out of the rest. i would rather have 3 guys w/ smiles on their faces than 1 guy w/ fat wallet that everone hates.

here's a breakdown on the pools guys. we also need to collect a few bucks to cover bossmans fare. lets go kill some fish :)

Niko your pool setups are fine with me. Adding the plug pool for fun categories like Piscator suggests would be a fun way to kill time on the ride in. Nothing like puking and getting skunked and then getting recognized for both achievements in front of everyone on the way in :-)

Please tell me "biggest fish" and "biggest non-cod" do not include dog fish.......

Everyone got your saltwater licenxe?

if the big fish of the day is a dogfish then we picked the wrong boat. and you usually don't need a liscence to fish on a partyboat

Yesterday's Clipper fishing report:

05/13/11 Friday

Finally back out with just a long lazy swell left over from this weeks big offshore storm.As for the fish front alot more life slowing up with some whales for viewing but the bite was only slightly better.A mix of cod and haddock on bait and jig with a bunch of short cod going back over the side in between.Overall a fair day of keepers with the stern boys getting their usual.The weekend is soldout on the allday next available Wednesday. We love you Russ!

Looks lumpy out there, boys...3' to 5' tonight, 2' to 4' tomorrow...Never seen that SE wind blow below about 15 knots out there, no matter what they say. Hope you kids brought your dramamine (not for me, though).
Later,
Bomba

Looks lumpy out there, boys...3' to 5' tonight, 2' to 4' tomorrow...Never seen that SE wind blow below about 15 knots out there, no matter what they say. Hope you kids brought your dramamine (not for me, though).
Later,
Bomba

Float in the cooler

2-4 on stellwagon it'll be 3-5 at jeffries with rain and fog. Wonderful stuff. Then again NOAA is always right on. Better bring a deck of cards and rolls of quarters for Puker's Poker.
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Jeffery's is 3.6 ' 9 sec period ese 7

Jeffery's is 3.6 ' 9 sec period ese 7

Calm before the storm!

ESE under 15

I have a plus 1 ready to go...I'll guarantee the money...

If anyone wants I can be at Rt 117 and 495 Stow/Bolton to car pool. I'll drive and can take 4 more.

I'll have some of the bracelets with me from work. I think they're around $10 a pair. need to check with the boss. might be a buck more or something. four extras I think.

I'll have some of the bracelets with me from work. I think they're around $10 a pair. need to check with the boss. might be a buck more or something. four extras I think.

I'll take one

Good luck tomorrow,kidz.Hope someone gets a beagle.:)

I'll have some of the bracelets with me from work. I think they're around $10 a pair. need to check with the boss. might be a buck more or something. four extras I think.

I might be on with that...

I'll have some of the bracelets with me from work. I think they're around $10 a pair. need to check with the boss. might be a buck more or something. four extras I think.

save me one

Good luck guys!
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if goose and John R each take a pair then I got one left left.

Freebie if you still have an extra pair i would like to give em a try. Anything is worth a shot.

On a brighter note ive got rags for everyone.

So the Ice fishing Tourney is Fabbit, Sabbit, Tabbit... What the hell are we going to call this one?

yours Rob. I'm all out now. catch me in the morning guys. 12 a pair. just checked on the price

When are you due back at the dock? I need to meet up with Victor... and ho' some fillets from you guys... Catch'em up!

When are you due back at the dock? I need to meet up with Victor... and ho' some fillets from you guys... Catch'em up!

No fence then

No fence then

Bill, harass your shipmates when they can't escape, not me.:grins: Go to bed

Is everyone still so sick that they cant report how this went?? :yak5::yak5:

Is everyone still so sick that they cant report how this went?? :yak5::yak5:

http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripertalk/stripertalk/71060-s-b-com-cod-trip-report-thread-pics.html

Yeah I saw that after I posted.....

Anyone tried lobster tails this year?

we didn't catch a whole lot but had a great time :)