Goals and expectations for '07 - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

keeperreaper · 02-01-2007, 11:55 PM

What are your goals and expectations for 2007 from the boat? I want to break 300 tuna for total fish caught (268 this past year) and want a giant that is truly a giant not just a marginal one. I also want to learn how to shark fish with great efficiency and land a mako. These might be reaches but what the hell. Last year was spectacular and I'd like to see the trend continue. What about you guys?

Moses · 02-02-2007, 05:50 AM

1. Land a tuna from MY boat.
2. Break 40lbs from MY boat.

kippy · 02-02-2007, 06:20 AM

Land first tuna from our boat. Put in a alot of time last year with nothing to show for it. I think one mistake we made was not getting out there earlier enough in the season.

blaruffa · 02-02-2007, 08:21 AM

Another 80 Hours on the engine, spend time and teach the kids how to fish for flounder. Land my first Striper on my own boat.

Diggin Jiggin · 02-02-2007, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Moses

1. Land a tuna from MY boat.
2. Break 40lbs from MY boat.

Catch the Tuna that Mike Lands on his boat

Goose · 02-02-2007, 08:25 AM

Keep the tank full.
Have good time
Keep the livewell full.
Have a good time.
Catch the biggest fish I possibly can.

Althought those are at the top, monster fluke, tog & seabass or any other bottem fish are always part of the agenda.

MrHunters · 02-02-2007, 08:31 AM

ill see your 80hrs and raise you 100

Just being on the water is it for me... catching fish is a bonus.

although its a hell of a big reason why i spend time on the water

taJon · 02-02-2007, 08:34 AM

I'd like to get my first tuna and Mako

I'm in for a 100 hrs this season Hunters. Its gonna be tough deciding which boat to take.

Flaptail · 02-02-2007, 09:21 AM

Have fun, thats the most important thing I want to do.

fishermanjim · 02-02-2007, 09:57 AM

USE MY BOAT THIS YEAR!!! sorry about the cap's,,, i did not get out in the boat at all last year

MrHunters · 02-02-2007, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by fishermanjim

USE MY BOAT THIS YEAR!!! sorry about the cap's,,, i did not get out in the boat at all last year

ouch

Quote:

I'm in for a 100 hrs this season Hunters. Its gonna be tough deciding which boat to take.

i wouldnt call that much of a problem

MarshCappa · 02-02-2007, 10:35 AM

This will be my first season with my own boat. 21' Larson Sport Cruiser. My goals are to complete the basic nav course in the early spring as a brush up and refresher for my skills and knowledge.

Fishing wise anything I do from the boat this year will be a first so I want to make sure I don't set the bar to an unreachable and frustrating height. I will take every day as it comes, won't get greedy, and appreciate every second I'm on the water. Whatever comes with that (hopefully some nice fatties!) I will try to enjoy.

Bigcat · 02-02-2007, 01:22 PM

To have fun,and be safe

Sluggoslinger · 02-02-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Moses

1. Land a tuna from MY boat.
2. Break 40lbs from MY boat.

Have another safe summer on the water and like you said:

-git me some tuna

blue oyster · 02-02-2007, 08:37 PM

come back the way i left , bring more friends out , catch a tuna any size , break the 50 #(haha)

Raider Ronnie · 02-02-2007, 08:40 PM

More of the same for me, and most of all,
enjoying watching my 2 boys fish !
I think 9 year old Leo is going to crack the 30lb mark this year !
and 6 year old Matty, will fight and land his 1st keeper all on his own , while Leo nets it for him !

thefishingfreak · 02-02-2007, 10:30 PM

avoid the skunk

quick decision · 02-03-2007, 07:13 AM

I look forward to just getting out there and having fun. Of course putting some blood red pinstriping on my Sea Ray would be a bonus.

big jay · 02-03-2007, 07:52 AM

Getting my captain's license before the season begins.
Watching my kids catch their first bass (although my 3 yr old thinks he's catching a tuna).
More trips fishing for fun - not just running charters.
Go waaay east a few times.
Maybe even enter a tournament.

Big Game · 02-03-2007, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Moses

1. Land a tuna from MY boat.
2. Break 40lbs from MY boat.

Hey Mike....got room for me? Obviously my boat cant rasie them!

Moses · 02-03-2007, 10:55 AM

I'll add a couple more....

3. Have the opportunity to bring some additional folks out on the boat.
4. Head out to same general location with a couple boats.

Moses · 02-03-2007, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Game

Hey Mike....got room for me? Obviously my boat cant rasie them!

Of course George.

MarshCappa · 02-05-2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Moses

I'll add a couple more....

3. Have the opportunity to bring some additional folks out on the boat.
4. Head out to same general location with a couple boats.

Hey Mike, Hopefully we can meet up sometime out there. I could use all the help I can get. I have to email your co-worker Mike as well.

Striper1 · 02-05-2007, 05:03 PM

More night trips.
first tuna...
go east a bit more..

and with the new job I can keep the tank full now

capecodder · 02-09-2007, 10:47 AM

Get out more than twice this summer. Spend some good time on the water with my 6 yr old and maybe his little sister (3). No ethanol issues....

Rockfish9 · 02-13-2007, 07:57 AM

To make it home after each trip and enjoy the night, anything after that is a bonus.....

Fish On · 02-14-2007, 10:51 PM

268 tuna? Rec or commercial?

I'd like to catch my 2nd tuna. First was a blast!

Casey we'll get one next time!

keeperreaper · 02-15-2007, 10:29 PM

Recreational. I tagged a this year for UNH. A zillion small ones all over the place. I just hope the bait returns and the little ones grow up to be huge ones.