Fuel Prices - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Mr. Sandman · 04-10-2006, 07:52 AM

Look to suck for this summer.

It is making an offshore run or a distant trip of anykind not worth it.

Time to drill in Alaska and stop this gouging.

JohnR · 04-10-2006, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman

Look to suck for this summer.

It is making an offshore run or a distant trip of anykind not worth it.

Time to drill in Alaska and stop this gouging.

Jim - you are a helluva guy and I respect the hell out of you but didn't you say last year to buy stock in the Oil Companies if you don't like the price of fuel? Sorry... No, I agree with you. Add the 25% MVY surcharge and you're looking at 5 per gallon...

Alaska aint going to save us, especially as it would just put ths oil on the open market at whatever rate they could seel it for. If it went to local consumption and reduce outside dependancy, maybe that would be different...

Think you can rig a mast on your console?

Mr. Sandman · 04-10-2006, 08:08 AM

No I have not invested directly in oil co's but that could be an interesting hedge against the cost of fuel. All you need is the cash. But if I had that kind of serious cash I would have a much bigger fuel problem because I would own a killer sportsfishermen.

(That said, I have done well in russian funds that invest in mostly oil in the last decade though, (TRF and LETRX) But I am not going to sell them to buy gas at the pump.)

Raven · 04-10-2006, 08:15 AM

that are being spent in other countries could be spent in AMERICA
to develope a less foriegn dependant fuel supply. Hopefully the carbon nano tube technologies will someday make cars so light yet ten times stronger than their steel framed counter part that it will take much less energy to propell them forward and they'll have the added structural interigty to protect the occupants. If the government doesnt make some quick changes we are headed for an energy shortage catastrophy beyond anyone's comprehension.
Just imagine a society
with nothing but quiet pollution free electric vehicles. Oil should be only used as a lubricant .

likwid · 04-10-2006, 08:27 AM

It will take 10+ years to get production up in ANWR (which I hope never happens) and also the projected supplies won't even last a year.

Please rethink what you're saying.

Fish On · 04-10-2006, 09:50 AM

All I can say is let's team up and take turns to get off shore. 2 and 3 splitting the fuel is a heck of a lot better than footing the bill alone....

I'm always willing to team up! Who knows, maybe the higher fuel prices will lead to less competition, and more fish! Wishful thinking likely.

Bigcat · 04-10-2006, 11:36 AM

Do you think Republican oil men running the country has anything to do with it

Raven · 04-10-2006, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigcat

Do you think Republican oil men running the country has anything to do with it ? ....

it has everything to do with it.......!

spence · 04-10-2006, 01:35 PM

Not all men, remember Condi was an exec at Chevron...she even had a tanker named after her!

-spence

Vectorfisher · 04-10-2006, 09:06 PM

Fish on you say the word I am in, am boatless but will pay my way

Mr. Sandman · 04-11-2006, 08:06 AM

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - The government said Tuesday that the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline will average $2.62 this summer, up 25 cents from last summer's $2.37 average.

The Energy Information Administration also said prices for the whole of 2006 are expected to average $2.50 per gallon for regular, and $2.40 a gallon for regular in 2007.

quick decision · 04-11-2006, 11:25 AM

Teaming up is the best way to beat the sting of gas prices.

Mr. Sandman · 04-11-2006, 11:51 AM

But then I have to give away all my "secret" spots

quick decision · 04-11-2006, 12:00 PM

i promise i wont tell

Fish On · 04-11-2006, 06:45 PM

Vectorfisher, what happened to your HS? PM me your contact info. I'll definately keep you on the short list.

No need to give away your secret spots Jim. We already know where they'll be ;-) Besides, where we go is between theguys on the boat, the fish we catch, and any satellites that might be tuned in on us. But I doubt any spot burners have satellite access ;-)

eelman · 04-13-2006, 11:04 AM

Glad I got a 4 stroke! My needle is still near full and I have already put about 8 miles on the new sled....50hp yami is sweet and sips fuel.

seabass · 04-13-2006, 07:51 PM

I'm looking on e-bay for a Flux Capacitor, I've got the jiggawatts! Screw u middle east loving republicans, I've got Prince Doc!

MTC · 04-14-2006, 02:46 AM

I'm putting in the Faira flow scan to keep a better eye on things....

JohnR · 04-14-2006, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - The government said Tuesday that the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline will average $2.62 this summer, up 25 cents from last summer's $2.37 average.

So what you are saying is that fuel prices will go down

LT. DAN 2 · 04-14-2006, 01:23 PM

Took a peek today at one of the GAS docks in Buzzards Bay..
Deisel $2.69 Regular $3.80

Having a boat on a trailer (BURNING REGULAR) at this point....PRICELESS.

LT

MakoMike · 04-14-2006, 02:34 PM

I can live with $2.69, end of last year I think I was paying 2.75.

stiff tip · 04-16-2006, 04:54 AM

i have a flo scan on my boat ,its a 21 cc w/ a150 even. 6 cil. when i run i set my tack ,trim tabs and flo scan for the best fuel enco.@24 mpn @8-9 gph tweak the tabs for a smoother ride..i had the scan over 14 yrs .. works great ..

Bob Thomas · 04-16-2006, 05:24 AM

http://www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=1841989&gma=true

Read this one!! Exxon CEO gets $400 million for retirement.

Enjoy my (*& gas money you useless little pukes. I hope that all the ceo's get into one room and the place blows sky high. Record profits, huge retirement plans....tell me there is no gouging going on here...tell me!!