***** only respond to this if your going please *****


Sorry for the delay in posting this, please only post here if you are going to attend the HelenH Canyon.

Date:
Sept 8/9 (Sat, Sun) 2 day limited tuna trip

See some of your Favorite S-Bers in action here! (http://helen-h.com/2011/09/fabulous-2-day-tuna-trip/) :fishin:

Update ( 10 reported so far 8/5 ) - ( 14 out of 30 spots remain).
1) myself - (Food) Dynamites.
2) BuZZy
3) Matt D
4) Niko - ( Food )American Chop
5) Niko's +1
6) TT
7) TT+1
8) Vineyardblues
9) Linesider
10) Linesider +1
11) MakoMania

One! :)

Aye!

Me +1
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Me + my buddy Joe Still
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Check ><> --

I'm responding (but not going :tooth: ). I wish you all massive success and wish I was going (I can't fish atm because of back pain).

OK, I received the bad news yesterday, need rotator cuff repair,
Never have done this tuna trip before my question is this , should I still go on this trip ? , it's my left shoulder and tuff it out ...
Or fix it asap for the fall run (Vineyard Oct , RI )

Peter

Pete the one thing i can say is you may want to wait till winter for that surgery, 2 years ago i had my left arm ripped of, rotator cuff, labium, bicept, triceps and delt. I took a few pills and finished the season as it was a slow recovery for me and the physical therapy was painful. I may have had more damage i dont know, but the moral of the story is, if you want to enjoy the fall run and this trip dont get the surgery till after, you will thank yourself later.
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med up for the rest of the season and get sliced in november. if you are worried about this trip you could always get a aftco shoulder style harness. it would take the pressure off your shoulder and transfer it to your torso

1. Fix it ASAP and absolutely ruin everything the surgery accomplished by doing too much too quickly ie. fall run.

Or.

2. Have it done over the winter with plenty of time to heal up/ pt it and as an added bonus you don't have to shovel snow.

*disclaimer* I'm not a doctor.
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The doctor who does fish ,told me to keep all my plans and then go under the knife in the late fall .

I may just need to find a bitch to reel in my tuna and Misc fish I plan on catching ... I need a Chum Boy like back in the day :)

Peter, if I didn't get so seasick, I'd be glad to reel in your tuna for you.

have fun guys, I'm jealous
wish i could go

I will check tomorrow and if any spots are still open me and cj will be going!

I will check tomorrow and if any spots are still open me and cj will be going!


Nice, keep us posted last time i checked there is still room!
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Cj and I are booked! Should be fun!!!!!
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Cj and I are booked! Should be fun!!!!!
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Nice welcome aboard! I will update when i get infront of a pc
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glad you and cj are coming chuck. we'll put out a couple of huge baits way out and wait for the tigers to show up :)

I am bringing the Penn80 and fighting belt, bring the wired shark hooks appropriate for a 1000+ lb shark! This year I am definitely in the fighting rotation!


Last yr 90min and 3 guys on a Penn50, the shark won handily!
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The bait is yellowfin guts!
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might as well just cut a yellowfin in half. buzz -whats your 80 spooled up with? straight mono

I will gladly donate some of the yellow fin i catch for some time in the belt.
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Are tigers tasty?

Should I try to get a 130?

how many people now?

might as well just cut a yellowfin in half. buzz -whats your 80 spooled up with? straight mono

130 mono (over 50-60%) then 100 powerpro

I will gladly donate some of the yellow fin i catch for some time in the belt.
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first you need to catch one virgin
Are tigers tasty?
i dont think so
Should I try to get a 130?
buzz's 80 will be perfect - all stand up baby
how many people now?
think we have 10 confirmed. ive got a guy or 2 who may hop in last minute
130 mono (over 50-60%) then 100 powerpro perfect

@niko - ouch
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I'll jump in on this :)

just me

You should invite some girls from the GAFF magazine to go with you on a photo shoot in the canyons...and make it a real party. This way when it not your turn on the rod, you can at least be watching a pole dancer with a cold one.

I'm pretty sure FID is in on some of this action I dont see his name on the roster.

I'm pretty sure FID is in on some of this action I dont see his name on the roster.

TT he didn't post here and i am not sure who FID is.

First time booked with some friends from work on thur/fri for 9/20 and 21, work weekends so weekday it is for us. Can't wait to here how you guys do, sure I'll be asking you some questions when you get back. good luck.

Just checked with the HelenH: trip is SOLD OUT! 30 booked.
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Because they knocked off over $125 over the weekend :(

what? for everyone or just the late bookers

Boston.com $294 special

My guess is to fill the boat

Boston.com $294 special

My guess is to fill the boat

Helen H Deep Sea Fishing: $294 for an overnight tuna and swordfish fishing expedition off the coast of Hyannis (worth $420) (http://deals.boston.com/deal/15760/helen-h-deep-sea-fishing-cape-cod)

You buy the voucher for $294 then reserve? Not sure what happens if you reserve first then buy voucher....:fury:

The Skinny

Voucher is valid from 9/8/12 to 10/10/12
Limit one voucher per person and unlimited as gifts
Reservations required and subject to availability; please call to book and mention your Boston Deal powered by Zozi

Rods, bait, and tackle are included (comfortable beds, too)


I WILL BE CALLING IN THE MORNING FOR SURE!

Helen H Deep Sea Fishing: $294 for an overnight tuna and swordfish fishing expedition off the coast of Hyannis (worth $420) (http://deals.boston.com/deal/15760/helen-h-deep-sea-fishing-cape-cod)

You buy the voucher for $294 then reserve? Not sure what happens if you reserve first then buy voucher....:fury:

The Skinny

Voucher is valid from 9/8/12 to 10/10/12
Limit one voucher per person and unlimited as gifts
Reservations required and subject to availability; please call to book and mention your Boston Deal powered by Zozi

Rods, bait, and tackle are included (comfortable beds, too)


I WILL BE CALLING IN THE MORNING FOR SURE!


Keep up posted, maybe there is a hurricane special, if they are not going to honor the price i assume back out

interested in the boston.com voucher for sure. I tried to call the helen h earlier today but they were gone for the day. I'm curious to see how buzz makes out in the morning :) Hopefully its good news :uhuh:

interested in the boston.com voucher for sure. I tried to call the helen h earlier today but they were gone for the day. I'm curious to see how buzz makes out in the morning :) Hopefully its good news :uhuh:

When you slice it there is 12 of us that is half the boat, we could all threaten a walk out and a protest that am what are they going to do
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Leslie might produce some interesting swells out there. The storm will be a long way off still on Sunday but there might be a decent heave on.

Called about the voucher. The woman I spoke with said these spots were already reserved and the voucher was more for a future trip. She said she could not ok the use of the voucher. She asked me to call back after 1pm and speak with carol the owner to see if she would ok the use of the vouchers if we had already reserved.
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Wave Model - North Atlantic Sea Height (STORMSURF) (http://www.stormsurfing.com/cgi/display.cgi?a=natla_height)

wave height model check out Sun. 8-14 height depending on where you are. Time is in GMT so subtract 6 from the time to get the approx EDT time.

When you slice it there is 12 of us that is half the boat, we could all threaten a walk out and a protest that am what are they going to do
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Charge our credit cards that they took when you made the reservation?

I looked for their cancellation policy. 42 days written notice required for a refund. But it also says 50% deposit will be charged at time of reservation. I don't think anybody's been charged, I know I haven't.

It would be good business by them to offer us something, even if it's not the full discount of the boston.com voucher.

Please let's use one thread or the other??? this one preferred vs Canyon Partyboat Run II

http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripertalk/stripertalk/78601-canyon-partyboat-run-ii-2.html

Victor, ONLY one of us needs to call and I too have called and plan on calling back shortly!

Wave Model - North Atlantic Sea Height (STORMSURF) (http://www.stormsurfing.com/cgi/display.cgi?a=natla_height)

wave height model check out Sun. 8-14 height depending on where you are. Time is in GMT so subtract 6 from the time to get the approx EDT time.



I guess the run to the Flemish Cap is out for the next week or so eh?

I guess the run to the Flemish Cap is out for the next week or so eh?

you'll be in for a nice ride

Called about the voucher. The woman I spoke with said these spots were already reserved and the voucher was more for a future trip. She said she could not ok the use of the voucher. She asked me to call back after 1pm and speak with carol the owner to see if she would ok the use of the vouchers if we had already reserved.
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TT if you are (also) calling, I am not going to make any further calls. We should have a single point of contact on this issue!
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OK Victor agreed I am the POC with HelenH on this issue. I just called again (2:20PM Wed) and Carol is not showing up today HOWEVER I should receive a call tomorrow from the Captain/owner Joe when he returns to dock tomorrow from a 3 day. I hope to get a fishing report also.

Capt Joe just called from sat phone while steaming to Oceanographer. Negotiations are underway!


I think his wife has gone into :hidin: over this issue!

Gear for the weekend: the crew is not going to allow everyone to bring a 150qt cooler on board. Like last year, I will fill my 150q cooler with ice to use upon return to dock. It would would be nice to have a couple more in reserve. I will try to get a small 50-60q on board. Last yr TT and I shared his 150q to keep all his catch during the trip.:)
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Gear for the weekend: the crew is not going to allow everyone to bring a 150qt cooler on board. Like last year, I will fill my 150q cooler with ice to use upon return to dock. It would would be nice to have a couple more in reserve. I will try to get a small 50-60q on board. Last yr TT and I shared his 150q to keep all his catch during the trip.:)
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How secure is the parking area? Your 150qt was still in the back of your truck after the trip? Do you have a locked cap?

I can bring another marine cooler filled with ice. No way to lock it up in my truck though. I've also got a wheeled 55qt that I'm planning to bring on board.

The vouchers were discussed in this thread. I followed up in this thread. I had not seen you post in the other thread.

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Post #35 other thread! Doesn't matter now, we've got it worked out between us.

Thanks buzz.
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How secure is the parking area? Your 150qt was still in the back of your truck after the trip? Do you have a locked cap?

I can bring another marine cooler filled with ice. No way to lock it up in my truck though. I've also got a wheeled 55qt that I'm planning to bring on board.

I'd say secure enough, I left in back of my truck open/unlocked. All the vehicles cram (inches bumper-to-bumper) into a very small parking lot behind the house.

Thanks buzz.
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If everyone is REASONABLE, I might be able to save you some $, maybe not 126 of them, especially if you want to go this trip....:uhuh:

sounds good buzz.

I'll bring my 150quart that we can tie off like last year and the little white igloo cube that I use for drinks and snacks etc.

i wont bring a cooler. just need to stash some squid in someones

i wont bring a cooler. just need to stash some squid in someones

Use mine, I'll have those squids, too.....

I will have my expedition with a 150 in the back and i can store a few more under lock and key
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sounds good buzz.

I'll bring my 150quart that we can tie off like last year and the little white igloo cube that I use for drinks and snacks etc.

Can we fit 15 tuna in your cooler Vic ? :rotf2: Maybe a sword or two :uhuh:

Everytime I look at the forecast i'm expecting to see lighter wind and smaller seas - but it's not happening
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Everytime I look at the forecast i'm expecting to see lighter wind and smaller seas - but it's not happening
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Probably wishful thinking:

52961

Sat night 25-30k winds with 10' waves!!! That front moving in from the west also bringing the wet stuff Sunday

Capt Joe owes me a call tonight after returning to dock, I wonder what weather conditions must be to cancel?
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25knt winds shut most boats down. At this point I hope he cancels. We can try and jump on another trip with more civilized conditions
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leslie is shifting west, Huck is a reasonable person, I hope he decides against shoving off. Check the sea state model I posted else where.

Windfinder - Wind & weather forecast 54NM Southeast Nantucket

Helen H Deep Sea Fishing: $294 for an overnight tuna and swordfish fishing expedition off the coast of Hyannis (worth $420) (http://deals.boston.com/deal/15760/helen-h-deep-sea-fishing-cape-cod)

You buy the voucher for $294 then reserve? Not sure what happens if you reserve first then buy voucher....:fury:

The Skinny

Voucher is valid from 9/8/12 to 10/10/12
Limit one voucher per person and unlimited as gifts
Reservations required and subject to availability; please call to book and mention your Boston Deal powered by Zozi

Rods, bait, and tackle are included (comfortable beds, too)


I WILL BE CALLING IN THE MORNING FOR SURE!

Capt Joe has failed to return my calls today. The deal to buy ends at midnight tonight! Not sure what our options are at this time.......

he's prob waiting to see what the morning forcast says - the forcast now is fugly

Great intell and follow up guys thanks a lot, worst case if he cancels maybe we can still get together in one way or another?
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francis fleet just got back and had a good bite. 50-90 pound yellowfin. pic i saw had at least 30 fish in it. said it was a good nite bite

Those 2 storms are getting more unpredictable, wonder what the call is going to be.
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Nice :fishin: update

Well it's looking doubtful but I gotta leave for Scusset soon. I guess I'll pack the stuff for the trip just in case.

Well it's looking doubtful but I gotta leave for Scusset soon. I guess I'll pack the stuff for the trip just in case.

Guess the procedure is to call 508-790-0660 the HelenH @4PM for trip status. When I called yesterday after 4 they were announcing today's BSB trip was cancelled.

Just tried to call myself and the phones busy
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skip when you call yourself your phone is busy

skip when you call yourself your phone is busy

hahaha best laugh all morning so far

skip when you call yourself your phone is busy
Nope i have call waiting, but i forward all my calls to voice mail just to leave myself a message
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awesome

Trip is GO! Call to check in. NOTE boat is leaving at 5am not scheduled 7am. Be there around 4. Times are confirmed.
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did they say anything about the weather buzz? is anyone else concerned about the weather - forcast still looks pretty gnarly for sat night into sunday. or am i just being a big poosie

Leaving early to avoid bigger waves later Sunday, expressed no concerns for Saturday night! You woussie!
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we are going to interested in the poosie brigade. should be able to do deck jumps on the way back in on Sunday

The GoPro is charged, 2 extra batteries fully charged, empty recording card, and chest harness: should really get some good poussie video! The Penn80 is out as is the AFTCO belt, ready for a grander shark!
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I'd cover yourself in scopolamine patches like a week old banana at a discount produce market.

-spence

Yeah......
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my stuff is packed and i'm tying sword rigs now

Called and got the answering machine with the same info.it's a go at 5. I guess I'll call back until i get someone to confirm reservation with.
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No way i will be able to take that pounding over night and on the way back in.

No way i will be able to take that pounding over night and on the way back in.

a hammock would do fine

No way i will be able to take that pounding over night and on the way back in.

So you are not going?
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So you are not going?
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Sadly no i am not taking the chance.

Be sure and tell your loved ones that you love them before you go.

IMO this is dumb ...there is always another day.

If Huck thinks he can do it, then is it stupid?

Going to be just big swells most likely spaced apart. Should be fine.

Tight lines guys. Get 'er dun. I want some swordsteaks, bastages. :devil2:

The weather on land is going to be really bad tomorrow night they maybe safer than the rest of us
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Two hurricanes to your east and severe weather along the eastern seaboard with possible tornados to your west. The canyons probably aren't the best place to 'ride out' that type of weather.
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Two hurricanes to your east and severe weather along the eastern seaboard with possible tornados to your west. The canyons probably aren't the best place to 'ride out' that type of weather.
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Agreed, i wish all my brothers out there safe voyage and a safe return go large my friends, i will say this if it wasn't for back and neck i would be right out there with you guys.

Maybe going back in for more MRI's and who knows, the lower back isn't doing well.

Hope they go large and come home safe!
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Tight lines to all! But most importantly, a safe return for everyone!

Couldn't make it this year, but put me on the list for next year!

Should be no problem chumming today :yak5:

I bet they slaughter them.
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I bet they slaughter them.
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X 2 !!!!!
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Hope so, and hope its just swell. Tuna ain't worth your life.
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Hope so, and hope its just swell. Tuna ain't worth your life.
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Ditto on that.

It is more than a storm swell I can tell you that. The wind is 20-25 here on MV right now and gusty. 100 mi so in open water, I can tell you there is a very sloppy sea on top of a 10' swell easy. Anyone who has been there can tell you it is another world out there. The good news is they are in a 100' boat. Even still, it will be a long night for those that are not feeling well right about now.

I have no doubt the fishing will be great. Fish love this slop out there. But it will be uncomfortable to fish in it to say the least. Any first timers going? They just got a wake up call about what the canyons look like in a breeze. I hope everyone is OK.

Personally I don't see the need to push it, even on a charter. It is a hell of a lot more fun to fish out there when you don't have to hold on all day and night or even worse for those that have to fight the dry heaves.

Hope it all works out for them and they have epic fishing and safe trip. But I bet there are some willing to pay another $400 to come back right now.:yak5:

Might be worth taking a drive down and talking with the crew and customers as the get off the boat as they will have first hand accounts as to what it was like down there. Then multiply it x 2.
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Hope Buzz gets some good footage with his gopro,
of the puking :rotf2:

Hope Buzz gets some good footage with his gopro,
of the puking :rotf2:

Hahhaha thats not a finger thats a chetto and a ham samich
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I wonder if the plan will be the same as last year in this weather: troll the afternoon, anchor up at dusk and chunk all night and then troll in the morning. Can they troll in this kind of weather? What would be the safest and most productive mode of fishing?

The weather Bouy out there is saying swell
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having seen 20 out there earlier this year, it will be sloppy... SE swell, west moving eddy, SSW wind... won;t be 10ft, but even a 100ft boat will be rolling a bit....

that boat is a little skinny too. Fortunately, this squall line won't reach them, it's breaking up as it heads east

that boat is a little skinny too. Fortunately, this squall line won't reach them, it's breaking up as it heads east

Good to hear, just checked the bout weather, still got some strong winds and decent swells out of the SE
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I bet they slaughter them.
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I hope so as I am right off 495 and on Peters way home and am expecting something to eat for supper tonite.

Anybody heard from anybody?

































I'm getting hungry... :jump:

We are steaming towards the vinyard. Weather was a little sloppy. Went to Hudson canyon. Fishing was terrible. More to come
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Hungry, I shall remain...

me too it looks like. I knew Peter couldn't catch a fish

I heard from Buzz....... he is empty handed... says it was real lumpy

I heard from Buzz....... he is empty handed... says is was real lumpy

Good thing his basement is full of beer.
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Yeah just talked to Peter, VB, he said same. Guess I am eating PB and J tonite.

Sucks, was hoping you guys would get rewarded for your efforts.
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The rental fee for my rods was swordsteaks.
Kindly hit StopandShop on your way here to return them....

Bummer...

so after 9 hrs of steaming we end up at hudson canyon. the nastier weather east and the bite a few days before at hudson made the capt choose there. trolled for a short time and set up for the nite chunk bite. it was pretty lumpy but doable. there were some people chumming and i got queesy after the front came through. the boat handled it nicely and we didnt get pounded too bad. there just was no bite. we jigged, baitfished, chunked, no love. 3 fish for the boat plus a bunch of blue dogs - one was a big boy. we got $75 coupons for the next time. but next time will be a last minute trip with calmer seas. last night just sucked - bad conditions with a bad bite makes for a long night. the company was great - thanks for being good sports about it boys. the lasagna was the best part of the trip

Working on some GoPro video summary, should be short since not much to tell!

Sucks being out there in bad seas.
Wish you guys would have caught.

..... and i got queesy after the front came through.

Guess you got a defective patch from VB?

... the company was great - thanks for being good sports about it boys. the lasagna was the best part of the trip


Couple pics..
VB was missing in action most of the time....or at least from pictures?:)

My monitor at work is going up 12 feet in the air and back down

Make it stop ...................

Pictures tonight , nice to sleep in own bed . and not down in the rat hole section on the mayflower

i feel unsatisfied. may try to get out there again.

Camper was swaying last night too Peter. Couldn't even drag myself out to the rocks. Nice rainbow as we got out of Dodge though.
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if a seagar flouro pouch with a bunch of leaders in it turns up, it's mine

Sorry you guys didn't have better luck. I'm heading out on Thursday on the Helen H to do the overnight trip. Looks like the weather's going to be much better. Hope it stays like that.

THU
SW WINDS 10 TO 15 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FT WITH SE SWELL.

FRI
SW WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. SEAS 2 TO 3 FT.

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Welcome to the canyon club. Glad you all survived OK. Having been in that situation as well a few times I had to remind myself why I go on trips like that...they are to HAVE FUN! It is not suppose to be a survival mission. I changed the way I go on these things for the last few years and I am a much happier person. The trips I choose to go on nowadays have great "weather windows" of at least 2-3 days. It is sooooo much more enjoyable to lay on the deck and look at the stars as you snooze while soaking a squid deep then to hunker down and try not to get hurt. Those rough nights out there suck and they are looong, you can't wait for the sun to rise so you can split. It can take days to recover from bad trips like this.

Bottom line is you can not plan these kind of trips far in advance. They need to be a last minute kind of thing. Be ready all the time and when all the stars align (personal schedule, weather, good reports of a solid bite), drop everything and go. Be relentless about this. WHen it is happening and the weather is prime, you go. I have conditioned my wife to understand this thinking, that I could be gone for a few days at any time if the "stars align".
My best trips have been when I get a phone call that says..."we are leaving tomorrow morning, can you go?"

(It is the same reason I don't fish fixed date tournys...if the weather sucks you just bought yourself a misarable weekend...fishing should always be a positive memory event IMO)

Next time you will get them!

Best to all
SM

If it wasn't for the company I would've hung myself from my bunk. Crashed out during the monsoon late sat and was up and at it until the weather passed and nothing. The winds spinning the boat sure didn't help with our slick going this way for a bit.... Then that way for a bit... Given the proximity of the other 3 boats if they managed to zone in on one boats slick I'm sure they did well. Same here Paul. I'm going to try and get another trip in before I settle back in 12-15 hour work days.
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sm - last minute trips work for you. your open availability, access to your own boat. most of us do not have those to work with. if i call 3 days before a trip to book, most trips are full on boats i want to go on. i agree on the principal but it isnt always practical. good luck charlie - let us know how you do.

Camper was swaying last night too Peter. Couldn't even drag myself out to the rocks. Nice rainbow as we got out of Dodge though.
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That was a wicked rainbow, it did help the mental state I was in .

I told several people today that I was surprised that noone got hurt ,

And SM ,,, your name came up several times :grins:

All I can say is I am glad I went and have a ton of fun with my friends ...

VB,
I know... I am a real pussy . Once you hit 50 you really don't want to deal with all that unpleasantness for long duration when you don't have to. (Ie no one is paying you) I don't care what others say about me. If I did, I would not be here. :)

I would bet you could leave your name and cell phone number with these guys and tell them if they have any last minute cancellations or open spots and the weather is decent, to call you and that you will drop everything and go and pay cash. Don't call them, go and speak with them face to face and tell them how serious you are. Leave them your contact info for them to keep on file. I bet you would get your fill of canyon trips each year.

vb makes it sound like we were speaking poorly of you and thats not the case.

..... Nice rainbow as we got out of Dodge though.

I almost stopped several times to take pictures of that rainbow. In actual fact many cars on Rt6 eastbound stopped on the shoulder to admire the bow. At one point when just getting on route 6 from Hyannis it was extremely intense colors and double rainbow.

The canal road also had many observing the rainbow (much diminished) from the mainland side of the canal.

i feel unsatisfied. may try to get out there again.

Maybe it was the banana curse! Saw several mates downing them.....:smash:

Ouch. Next Year

But you can say you did it :btu:

SM, we were all talking about how nice your boat is

Fish On

I'm pretty sure I would have wimped out, if given the option, facing that kind of weather. Here is the reason I missed out this year. My only keeper of the year but the best one of my life. Little Dylan (means "from the sea") was born on Labor Day, 6 lbs 8 oz :-) I am still walking on air....

I would be interested in a last minute trip later this year if the opportunity comes up and some of you guys decide to pull the trigger again before the season ends. I had the time of my life last year with Niko, PRB, TT and the rest and will never forget it.

congratulations Keith!

was wondering why we didnt hear from you. congrats keith

I heard from Buzz....... he is empty handed... says it was real lumpy

Yes empty handed but I was the only one of the group to hookup and lost on anchor rope, damn fish was supposed to go west not east! One of the few that has the strong stomach and didn't have any adverse effects of the rocking & rolling.....:yak5:

Yes empty handed but I was the only one of the group to hookup and lost on anchor rope, damn fish was supposed to go west not east! One of the few that has the strong stomach and didn't have any adverse effects of the rocking & rolling.....:yak5:

You and your luck..... :buds:

You and your luck..... :buds:

Still yellow'less! RIR you still get the chance........

Helen H just called to let me know the Thursday-Friday (9/13-9/14) trip was cancelled due to lack of interest. Bummer.

Still yellow'less! RIR you still get the chance........

We'll see... busy work time of year for both Capt's!

Helen H just called to let me know the Thursday-Friday (9/13-9/14) trip was cancelled due to lack of interest. Bummer.

More likely due to lack of interest of the tuna than the tuna fisherman! There just isn't anything out there to make the trip worthwhile.
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i overheard him say he had a light load for the th/fri trip and was going to have to cancel it

Thanks guys!

I wonder why no interest. Maybe uncertainty about the bite in the wake of the storm? Or no posted reports for tuna trips in 2012? I guess one should wait until the positve reports start flowing in before booking a trip, but I bet all the trips sell out in a flash if that happens.

Did we just get extremely lucky last year? Having never been to the canyons before I have nothing to compare it to.

few more pic's

Heard a lot of chatter on the radio last weekend from boats returning from the canyons: Hydrographer to W Atlantis still DEAD! couple albacore tuna and few mahi. Boats were getting beaten up pretty bad due to the weather, so what's new?:smash:

Big Jamaica out of Brielle nj has been picking at them steadily.
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