sb.com cod trip

[Rob Rockcrawler]

PAypal would be a good option for paying, quick and easy.

[zacs]

i am also thinking paypal would be good...

[niko]

i've got a paypal acct. sounds like a plan. checks are fine for anyone w/o a paypal acct

[PRBuzz]

Originally Posted by niko

i've got a paypal acct. sounds like a plan. checks are fine for anyone w/o a paypal acct

You might want to PM everyone your PayPal acct info (e-mail). I don't think PayPal does transfers for FREE anymore, at least I couldn't find the option. Cost me $1.03!

Paul: $25 is in cyberspace your way via PayPal.
(I know Niko's e-mail!)

Thanks makes life simple!

[zacs]

yes, pm us your info. i will gladly pay 1.03 to not have to get out of my chair to digitally send money miles and miles away.

[Fish On]

Looks like this trip is going to happen! Awesome! Thanks Niko!

I hope I’m not overstepping my bounds but I wanted to make a proposal. I’ve fished both of these boats and the Challenger is just so much more fishable, especially when you are catching big cod. The back of the Sundance is fine, but landing a big fish at the bow is not as easy. It’s true that they don’t like to charter the Challenger on the weekends because they like to save the better boat for the regulars but they will do it. I made a call to Joe at the Clipper Fleet and talked about what he would be willing to do. Here’s what he said:
1) He will reserve the Challenger for us!
2) Cost: The Challenger is a bigger boat and is twice as expensive to run but fits more people. They used to put 50 to 55 on the boat but today they like to limit it to a very comfortable 40. The normal weekend rate is $68 pp at 40 head plus $4 for a rod. He will charter the boat to our group on May 15th for $2600 plus rod rentals, 7 AM to 4 PM. We can make is a marathon, 5 AM to 5 PM for only $200 more.
3) Those that sign up can call the Clipper Fleet and pay directly. He will handle this for us. This way no one has to collect the money and deal with all the hassle that goes with that responsibility. They take credit cards as well. All we need to do is name our group and direct individuals to call Clipper Fleet and pay by 3/31. (He typically asks for $1000 down and the balance on the day of the trip so as long as we get 15 guys to sign up by 3/31 we should have additional time to fill the boat. (I suggest we pay this way whether we do the Challenger or the Sundance to make it easier on Niko and avoid Pay Pal fees)
4) If we don’t get the full 40 which it looks like won’t be a problem then he can open up the additional slots to his regulars or we can cover the cost of the additional slots between us. There is a twist to this is if he has to open it up to the public in that he may have to go to a regular 9 hour trip. So if we want to do the marathon we can pay the additional $200 at the dock. We just have to decide now so that people know what they are signing up for. If we don’t get the magic number or agree to cover the open slots by say 4/15 then he opens it up and it goes to the regular 7 to 4 trip. As long as we have a critical mass and agree to cover the extra if we don’t hit 40 then we can leave the trip open to our group right up until 5/15 to fill any open slots.
5) Zacs or Niko can own the sign up list and give the names to the Clipper Fleet so that only our group is signing up. When we’ve reached the agreed upon number of paid spots we can shut it down.
6) At 35 guys this is $74.28 pp, at 40 it’s $65 and at 45 it’s $57.77. I realize it’s a few extra dollars but this boat is much more fishable and even a bit faster. It also has a flatter bottom and doesn’t roll as much when drifting. We’ll be more comfortable and be able to include more of us for more fun and a bigger pool!
7) We are responsible for the $2600 or $2800 only. How we fill the boat is up to us.
8) Next steps:
a. Tell me to shut up and stick with the current plan on the Sundance. I won’t be offended and I am definitely in!
b. Decide we want to do the Challenger.
c. Agree on the target size (say 40 at $65), name the group and start PM’ing our full names to whoever will own the list.
d. Call Joe at the Clipper Fleet and give him our group name and the individual list.
e. Direct folks to call the Clipper Fleet and pay for their slot.
f. Start the trash talking on who is going to land the biggest cod!

By the way, I did not mention striped-bass.com, Niko or anyone here so if we don’t want to pursue the Challenger nothing has changed about the Sundance deal.

Tight lines!

[niko]

i'm open to this plan as long as we get 35+ guys. let's decide if this is the way we want to go over the weekend. i've got a deposit set to go out to him, but i will sit on it over the weekend. fish on - if we go this way you can set this up w/ the capt seeing as you allready talked to him

[RickBomba]

Niko,
Let me know which way you want to handle this and Mikey and I will commence.
Thanks,
Rick

[Fish On]

Taking the weekend to decide sounds great. If we decide on the Challenger I’m happy to confirm it with Jim and I’ll reach out to him periodically and post an updated count of how many have paid. Should we do a show of hands for both decisions? a) Challenger or Sundance and b) Regular trip (9 hours) or marathon (12 hours).

I’ll start and put myself down for preferring the Challenger and the marathon.

The head count and whether or not we do a marathon will determine the final cost but here are the estimates based on a specific count for each boat.

Challenger:
-At 40 total it will be $70/person for the marathon

Sundancer
-At 25 it will be $66 for the marathon

PS: Jim at Clipper Fleet confirmed the Challenger is the faster boat.

[zacs]

i'm leaning towards the callenger... . finding 40 should be no problem?? I would rather keep it S-B & friends, instead of opening to public. I would also prefer marathon....

Clipperfleet Ships

[niko]

[QUOTE=zacs;841799]= I would rather keep it S-B & friends, instead of opening to public.QUOTE]

definately a sb and friends event. challenger and marathon for me too

[JackK]

I am down for whatever the group decides- challenger/marathon works for me, as long as we have enough people... I'd prefer to spend at most $100 for the fare.

Still waiting to hear back from my confirmed guest- Looks like the other two tentative ones I had won't be able to make it.

[zacs]

It seems like challenger/marathon is consensus. We need a few more bodies...

What about RI crew? I am happy to drive up a crew, I can fit 3 additional in my truck comfortably with plenty room for rods/gear.

[Fish On]

Thanks all! I spoke with Niko and Zacs over the weekend and based on the responses rcvd we have confirmed the trip to be a marathon (5AM-5PM) on the Challenger. I have called the Clipper Fleet and locked up the date for 5/15 and paid for 3 slots (myself and 2 guests). Cost is $70 pp. If you need a rod it will be $4 at the boat.

To sign up please:
1) Respond to this thread with number of slots and PM Zacs with your full name.
2) Call: 978-465-7495 or 800-404-4575 to sign up and pay. Tell them you are with the stripedbass.com group.

We need 15 paid by 3/31 and the full group by 4/15. Targeting 40. I’ve pulled together some group rates for hotel below. Note; space is very limited at the Stripers Inn (dockside) so grab these rooms early!

Hotel accommodations:

Stripers Inn (limited availability):
-4 rooms with 2 double beds $99
-2 rooms with 1 Queen and 1 twin pullout couch $99
-3 rooms with 1 Queen $79
175 Bridge Road Salisbury
978 463 3343
Kathy, mention striped-bass.com for 10% discount off above prices.

Best Western:
-2 adults per room $62.10
-3 adults per room $67.50
-4 adults per room $72.90
9 Stared Road Seabrook, NH (6 miles/12 minutes away)
603 474 3078
Jody, mention striped-bass.com for above rates

[FishNH]

Are there any spots available?

[iamskippy]

i got with the flow, what ever the masses decide, there will be punch and pie right?

add 2 guests for me, ( Al and Mike are the names )

[linesider69]

Either way I'm in! Add one more to the list.

[ShipWrecked]

Im In

[Fish On]

One more note; when you sign up and pay, Joe at Clipper Fleet will be reserving your spot (rail position) on the boat. So call early if you have a preference on where you fish from.

[Rockfish9]

I'll be mating aboard the Mary D that day, which is berthed next to/just before the Challenger,if we are still at the dock.. stop by and say hello before you board the Challenger...

[niko]

i called and booked 2 spots this afternoon. call and book your spots boys. we gonna do a cash pool or a plug pool? and keith i have a preference for a spot and you are in it . i'll be on the other corner

[freebie]

I like the idea of a plug pool. a good chance to pick up some nice wood. looking forward to this. will book this coming weekend.

[Fish On]

Great job guys! First number is original order of sign up. Last number is order paid. Trying to track both to avoid any hard feelings once the boat fills up.

There are 39 of the 40 original spots available (Joe had one guy sign up 6 months ago for this day and is driving up from New York).

I believe we have 27 paid so far. With 7 that have said they are going but have not yet paid (below). That leaves 2 open slots left assuming the 3 slots listed as tentative confirm and pay as well. If you are one of these 10 and can confirm whether you are in or out as soon as possible that would be appreciated. If in please call Clipper Fleet to sign up and pay. If interested and haven't posted yet please post to the thread so we can get your name on the list. We'll see how it goes to determine when we will set the deadline to have paid so we can free up the spots for others that will have signed up.

Zacs thanks for also keeping a list while I'm away (checking in right now from Bangkok, Thailand)! Please keep it going and I'll check in when I can. Drop me a pm if you see something amiss and I'll try to drop you a pm back.

This crew is awesome! Thanks for all the cooperation. Mother nature wouldn't dare send us anything but a perfect day of weather for our trip! Tight lines!

1. Niko (paid) 1
2. Niko guest (paid) 2
4. Iamskippy (paid) 3
5. Iamskippy guest Al (paid) 4
6. Iamskippy guest Mike (paid) 5
8. PRBuzz (paid) 6
13. Fish On (paid) 7
14. Fish On Guest 1 (paid) 8
15. Fish On Guest 2 (paid) 9
19. Derekl (paid) 10
20. Freebie (paid) 11
24. ThrowingTimber (paid) 12
29. Piscator (paid) 13
9. BrianS (paid) 14
26. Keeperreaper (paid) 15
29. Niko guest 2 (paid) 16
16. RickBomba (paid) 17
17. RickBomba Guest (paid) 18
25. ShipWrecked (paid) 19
18. Striperman 36 (paid) 20
29. Angler229 (paid) 21
30. Angler229 guest (paid) 22
3. zacs (paid) 23
7. Rob Rockcrawler (paid) 24
10. JackK (paid) 25
31. Renegade6 (paid) 26
32. stripercrazy (paid) 27


1. JackK guest
2. Goose
3. Linesider69
4. Linesider69 guest
5. Redcrbbr
6. l.i.fish.in.vt
7. l.i.fish.in.vt son

Tentative
1. Linesider69 guest 2?
2. Freebie guest
3. BrianS guest

[niko]

this will be a great trip everyone. newbies are welcome. for the uninitiated - this is prime time for cod and haddock. don't be shy, sign up and call them to book your spot. a few trips i did on my boat around this time of year, between 3 guys we loaded up a pair of 150qt coolers to the brim, hundreds of pounds of fish, all before lunch, all on jigs. a trip like this will load you up w/ meat for awhile. i will set it up w/ a local shelter/food pantry that i can drop off any fillets not wanted. and i believe freebie is derekl's guest

[freebie]

yes I am Derekl's guest. he beat me to the punch on this one. I might have a guest of my own but won't know til the weekend.
what kind of weight's should we be bringing to jig with on a trip like this? I typically use 14-16 but am guessing that more would be needed up in that neck of the woods?

[Sea Dangles]

Too bad they closed whaleback til June.That is where the stupid fishing occurs with the early season spawners.

[derekl]

Originally Posted by niko

this will be a great trip everyone. newbies are welcome. for the uninitiated - this is prime time for cod and haddock. don't be shy, sign up and call them to book your spot. a few trips i did on my boat around this time of year, between 3 guys we loaded up a pair of 150qt coolers to the brim, hundreds of pounds of fish, all before lunch, all on jigs. a trip like this will load you up w/ meat for awhile. i will set it up w/ a local shelter/food pantry that i can drop off any fillets not wanted. and i believe freebie is derekl's guest

we are all paid up

[BrianS]

Do we have a few more openings if i need +1?

[keeperreaper]

Whaleback was really good thru late spring into the warmer season if you wanted to fish with a million boats on the same postage stamp. Makes getting run over by a down easter run by a teenager while tuna fishing junior varsity.

[JackK]

I asked the captain, he said they typically use 12 oz jigs and 16 oz sinkers.

I figure we'll have to go a little higher, as we'll be near the moon... I'll be bringing a range from 10 to 20.