We have the same policy for any bottom fishing trip on Val... :uhuh:

What are they going to do, destroy everyone's phones now?

Not many weekend 3 day options.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

So if I ever get the go-ahead for a trip to tog nirvana, I should forget how to take a 3 bearing fix?

that was i was thinking when i was typing that all out last night, but Phil & Paul which ever you decide i am in.

Does that means no cell phones either?

both of the 3 day trips are a no go for me. i'd like to do the weekend of sept 8-9th.

Let's start the reservations!

was hoping they would be at the msba show. there was a sign and a table for them.

i will request the vaca time off work now.

I've got my reservation! Sept 8-9

It this the date everyone is in for ?

You have to start somewhere and everyone so far is Niko, Skippy and me! No one has yet objected to this date.

I would also think that this far out, HelenH would be willing to accommodate us as a group should they have openings on a different date.

You coming VB? I'm going to book my spot this weekend
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

I plan on it :)

oh you guys are doomed now

There is room for your skinny little Arse :fishin:and you have more money than Gawd :jump1:

Buzz - do you have an 80 setup we could use for shark? I think we are gonna have a good size crew. I've got a couple of guys who want in. I think kieth and victor are coming
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

Yup I could bring my 80+AFTCO belt. We know the 50's are no match for the giants of the night! You bringing the steel leadered shark rigs?

I PM'd those 2 guys to make sure they know the time to get on board is NOW!

Seriously considering this. Never been on any kind of tuna trip before. Not set up with gear very well for this type of fishing. Have a Newell 447 that I use for bottom fishing, and one of my striper reels is a Stella 10000SW. The Newell is on an 8' "custom" Ugly Stick which works well for cod/haddock/pollock but is probably too light for yellowfin. If I grabbed a standup rod for the Stella somewhere do you think I'd get by? Did you see any similar setups on the last trip? Or would you just rent a Shimano setup from them?

Thanks.

No white rods allowed.... lol if you are not sure then rent your first year, its cheap enough and there is no shame in it.


Paul& phil if we get enough peeps you think they would make it a 3 day? Just tossing it out there sounds like we have 1/3 rd the boat already.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

Matt,

I go on these trips at least once a year (usually three trips a year between the Helen H and the Frances Fleet).

I'm not sure if the Newell would stand up to a decent sized yellowfin. There are also a few swordfish caught on these trips...

If I'm on the trip you're more than welcome to use some of my gear (I tend to bring everything I own, WAY more than I need).

Generally I think someone going on this trip should bring:

1 30 lb outfit for chunking
1 15-20 lb spinning outfit for casting to mahi and catching bait
1 jigging outfit

I'm sure there are many other options but that's where I started.

Hope to see you there.

Charlie

Look at their published schedule, every day is booked so they would have to convert 3 2 day trips into 2 3 day trips to stay every day, not likely in my opinion.

In and booked! Also big joe still is in and booking, FID is also in and booking.

Vic
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

Hey, that Ugly Stick is a lovely yellow & black! :grins:

I think I have the green light.

if you don't ask we wills never know :)

oh well, that was a quick lived fantasy...

of all the f'n weekends my wife is going to madona in NYC and I have to watch the kids:fury::fury::fury:

Zacs: Don't fret...
I'll put you on the 'will call' list when we are looking for crew...