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09-05-2008, 07:29 AM
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Boston Anglah
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Sitting on top of the world with my legs hangin free
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I love fat chicks
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09-05-2008, 07:30 AM
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Callinectes sapidus
Join Date: Oct 2001
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...After a failed attempt to get where I needed to, getting destroyed by a few big waves, and almost having a panic attack...
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Everyone needs to keep in mind that the Wetsuit approach does NOT make you invincible. You HAVE to know the area that you're fishing. You have to know your LIMITS. You need to know what kind of depths you'll be crossing to get to your rock. You need to make sure your luggage doesn't out weigh your buoyancy. Luggage being the weight of your studded booties, a possible plug bag, tools hanging off your belt etc///. Sure, the first 20 - 30 feet are ok, but then you get tired...then what? With the bottom out of reach, you MUST have a game plan. What will you do? When that "panic" attack hits, you won't have the time you think you would when you think it out on dry land. Sure, if you're just bouncing from rock to rock within a safe, yet too high for waders area....you'll be OK, but when you see that rock thats' distanced itself from shore, putting you in water over you head.....and your brain says don't do it but your heart tells you there are fish there......BE CAREFUL. Don't be afraid to dunk that $700 reel attached to the 10' rod to touch bottom and give you some rest. Don't forget another BIG factor....CURRENT. Unless you have a 5hp strapped to your back, you're going to go for a ride when that water is ripping, taking you off the path that you've considered most safe, forcing you into unknown depths/holes etc. Waves along with the current will increase this danger, as well as make swimming more difficult. Your shoes are also very important, heavy boots will weigh you down, kicking to swim is almost pointless. Remember, you have a rod in your hand, you won't be using that hand to paddle. KNOW YOUR LIMITS!!! If you're all tech'd out, with all the proper gear...PFD, Finned-booties, etc,, great, you'll be better off...you can lie back and just kick your way back to Terra Firma...but a newbie just trying to get by with minimal gear....  is in for a fear-ful reality check. Tony used his head by using the life-vest, he knows his limits and thats great, (GREAT FISH TOO T.O.  ) - Think before you Sink!! If water and swimming scare you, stay in your waders!!!
We're getting alot of reports from people fishing in wet suits and saying how great it is. All it takes is one death from someone on the board to bring us back to reality.
T.O. - Sorry,,, didn't mean to take away from your post. That's a nice pair you got there. Good Fishing.  |
 ... it finally happened, there are no more secret spots
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09-05-2008, 07:41 AM
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Trophy Hunter Apprentice
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: THE Other Cape
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is it just me, or does Sir Tony
look in the two fish pic like,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
"the kid that got caught with BOTH hands in the cookie jar?"
 
we should ALL be so mischievious, because those are some
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"The first condition of happiness is that the connection
between man and nature shall not be broken."~~ Leo Tolstoy
Tight Lines, and
Happy Hunting to ALL!
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09-05-2008, 08:27 AM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
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TWINS
Nice fish Tony. Did you and your partner float the length of the canal to get them?  |
Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
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09-05-2008, 09:09 AM
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Respect your elvers
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: franklin ma
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Originally Posted by NIB
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 You look like a corpse in that picture and the fish look alive.
Couldn't have happened to a more deserving felllow though.. 
I took out the red eye, although I don't think it was from the camera..
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It's not the bait
At the end of your line
It's the fishing hole
Where all the fish is blind
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09-05-2008, 09:11 AM
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Canceled
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: vt
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Originally Posted by tlapinski
careful, soon "they" will be saying that wetsuit fish don't count...
Sweet job TO, save some for me.  |
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Frasier: Niles, I’ve just had the most marvelous idea for a website! People will post their opinions, cheeky bon mots, and insights, and others will reply in kind!
Niles: You have met “people”, haven’t you?
Lets Go Darwin
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09-05-2008, 09:18 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Onset
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Thanks guys. Nice post Bloocrab 100% right. Best piece of equipment could also be a partner you can trust to drop everything if something gos wrong  |
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09-05-2008, 09:23 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Dartmouth
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Really nice fish T.O. To bad the sub-Standard-times blew your spot in today's paper.
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09-05-2008, 09:37 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: South of Boston
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Nice fish Tony. You deserve it!
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The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan
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09-05-2008, 09:45 AM
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a goongala goongala
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: ct
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Nice fish T-bag!!!! I'm gonna have to try that lifejacket thing out as well next time I head out. The suits are pretty buoyant but still. a little insurance never hurt anyone. Congrats....
-Chris
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"There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot."
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09-05-2008, 10:20 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: jerseyshore
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bloocrab
Everyone needs to keep in mind that the Wetsuit approach does NOT make you invincible. You HAVE to know the area that you're fishing. You have to know your LIMITS. You need to know what kind of depths you'll be crossing to get to your rock. You need to make sure your luggage doesn't out weigh your buoyancy. Luggage being the weight of your studded booties, a possible plug bag, tools hanging off your belt etc///. Sure, the first 20 - 30 feet are ok, but then you get tired...then what? With the bottom out of reach, you MUST have a game plan. What will you do? When that "panic" attack hits, you won't have the time you think you would when you think it out on dry land. Sure, if you're just bouncing from rock to rock within a safe, yet too high for waders area....you'll be OK, but when you see that rock thats' distanced itself from shore, putting you in water over you head.....and your brain says don't do it but your heart tells you there are fish there......BE CAREFUL. Don't be afraid to dunk that $700 reel attached to the 10' rod to touch bottom and give you some rest. Don't forget another BIG factor....CURRENT. Unless you have a 5hp strapped to your back, you're going to go for a ride when that water is ripping, taking you off the path that you've considered most safe, forcing you into unknown depths/holes etc. Waves along with the current will increase this danger, as well as make swimming more difficult. Your shoes are also very important, heavy boots will weigh you down, kicking to swim is almost pointless. Remember, you have a rod in your hand, you won't be using that hand to paddle. KNOW YOUR LIMITS!!! If you're all tech'd out, with all the proper gear...PFD, Finned-booties, etc,, great, you'll be better off...you can lie back and just kick your way back to Terra Firma...but a newbie just trying to get by with minimal gear.... is in for a fear-ful reality check. Tony used his head by using the life-vest, he knows his limits and thats great, (GREAT FISH TOO T.O. ) - Think before you Sink!! If water and swimming scare you, stay in your waders!!!
We're getting alot of reports from people fishing in wet suits and saying how great it is. All it takes is one death from someone on the board to bring us back to reality.
T.O. - Sorry,,, didn't mean to take away from your post. That's a nice pair you got there. Good Fishing. |
This is right on target..That look on TO's face in the picture is one of a man who is REAL happy to be back on land..One good bit of advice on wetsuits.You might see lots of affordable models in a 3/2 weight wetsuit.3/2 is nice when it is warm, overheating does happen to some.Everybody's body temps are different I get cold..If ur just using a suit to get to places your waders will take you it is good. A much safer option IMO..It does not make ya bullet proof...If your going over your head a heavier suit is what you want.5 mil suit will float ya quite a bit better than a the 3/2..If you can get away with a 7 mill once the temps drop some it is even better..I had interesting night on a 30 yd swim one time when the current got up.A relatively easy swim became much more difficult..Lets just say you don't want to buy my used suit..  |
FORE!
It's usually darkest just before it turns Black..
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09-05-2008, 10:34 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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Keep showing me pictures of Fish like that and i may have to rethink me donning the "Chumley" outfit.....Those are sweet  |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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09-05-2008, 11:32 AM
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Stuck In Reality
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Holden MA
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Congrats T! Glad you used your head.
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09-05-2008, 01:34 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2006
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09-05-2008, 03:38 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: N.K.
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WOW some nice fish man.Congrats for the fish and the breaking in of the wetsuit.
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09-07-2008, 07:03 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: North Branford,Ct.
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Outstanding first night T w/ the suit. I like that safety option w/ vest. does it make you swim easier or help you maintain you in an uright positon?
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09-08-2008, 11:26 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Boston
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what thickness suit are you using?
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09-09-2008, 06:33 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Onset
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Quote:
Originally Posted by late-start
what thickness suit are you using?
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3mm farmer john with a 5mm jacket. |
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09-09-2008, 09:23 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 7,649
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Are you a comm fisherman?
Nice fish.
After hooking into something that spooled me the other night right to the knot from 30' off the beach, I am weary of swimming with the fishes.
Stay safe and avoid areas with seals.
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09-09-2008, 09:55 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
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WOW.. how did I miss this???
Way to Go Tony!!!
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09-09-2008, 12:08 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Beverly
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Nice pair!!
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"You should have been here yesterday"
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09-09-2008, 01:53 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: MA
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Nice fish!
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09-09-2008, 03:42 PM
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Princess of the Rocks
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: On the Rocks...
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Tony...Sexy Fish and Sexy Wet Suit! Seriously though Congrats!
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Is There Anything Sexier Than A Hot Babe With A Bent Rod? ~RHern
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09-09-2008, 05:37 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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awesome Tony
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09-10-2008, 04:18 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
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Question from an amateur:
When doing this wetsuit method, I guess you're out there either almost or actually swimming around fishing. What about the reel? It's undoubtedly getting wet if not soaked.....are there precautions? particular equipment used?
Thanks. Bruce.
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09-10-2008, 06:34 PM
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Stuck In Reality
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Holden MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RIfoosball
What about the reel? It's undoubtedly getting wet if not soaked.....are there precautions? particular equipment used?
Thanks. Bruce.
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Bruce, technology has given us reels that can be dunked and submerged for long periods of time without worries. Van Staal and Zeebaas to name a few. |
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09-10-2008, 07:25 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2002
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holy cow them are some bass's. Good job T
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