Small observation... - Page 4

Satans_Chariot · 01-06-2008, 02:48 PM

i know i know... if i wasnt seeing it first had, id call bullshit on it as well... yes, they are rolling on their sides. i have video but we got this bandwidth issue with caprock.
the video we shot using an hook-less popper should be legit enough

FASTWATER · 01-06-2008, 05:40 PM

I have taken a few boats from Alabama to Alaska viva panama and experienced what Satan is talking about, what happens is the push of the water off the bow is actually a sideways motion and the tuna, and I have seen stripers in the mexico side doing the same thing swim almost sideways in the surf of the waves to balance out otherwise they just get pushed out of the strike zone they like to swim in and when this happens you will see them scoot off but come right back when it happens, man I miss those days keep it coming Satan!!!PEACE

FESS · 01-07-2008, 01:31 PM

Sounds cool...how far offshore and what canyon (if any) are u working around or near.....are u drilling while fishing?(stemming the current) or traveling, i'd guess...traveling. when u stop, to inspect or drill, it's usually for how long? or are u doing all siesmic (sp?) stuff?
3 weeks on and how many off?
tks,
allen

Satans_Chariot · 01-07-2008, 02:23 PM

Fess...
Rite now we are 150+ nm offshore. Now we are on location, latched to the wellhead drilling ahead. The Spirit is full class 2 DP. Head is into a 2-3 knot southeast current (Loop Current Eddy Albert). Walker Ridge block 371.
26-35-57 N, 091-00-00.0 W. The pictures and video are from the last transit we did for running our Blow Out Preventer Stack and Riser equipment to the bottom. 4.5 Knots at Transit speed. One pretty significant cold front that passed through took Barometric pressure to 1037mb, dropped the air temp down to 40 for 2 days and knocked about 6-8 degrees off the sea surface temp.

Now that we are stationary, we can start putting hooks to the fish (check out the Gulf Coast forum for shots of that). But like I said, main reason I am putting he pics and vids up here is cause this takes place while we are moving. Those fish are in he bow wave riding it like you see a porpoise. Once the movement of the vessel disturbs the water and gets the flyers moving, the tuna explode on them.

We are an ultra deepwater drillship. Rite now our well is located in 6288 ft of water. Walker Ridge peaks at about 5800ft where we are, but drops off to almost 11000 ft with in 3/4- 1 mile from that spot.
Your other question: Three weeks on, three weeks vacation...

Fastwater...
Did you notice the majority of the feeding headed away from the boat or towards the boat? Out here, I have seen both. The tuna seem to try and position themselves to trap the flyers up against the hull. But they have no problem cold cocking them going away from the ship either.

Jared D · 01-09-2008, 11:11 AM

Damn, sweet post. I cant wait for the video.

Satans_Chariot · 01-11-2008, 04:50 PM

center of frame. just in front of the break.

just above the breaking water... big grey shadow

center of the frame, in the trough... sickle and tail clearly visible

Seaker · 01-11-2008, 05:30 PM

DUDE.....

That's just soo cool

You delivered SC good on yeah!

whowantstoknow · 01-11-2008, 06:02 PM

NICE...thats all i got to say.

Tuna Meltdown · 01-11-2008, 08:46 PM

Thats awsome. I can't wait for the video. If thats what you call working I want that job.

Satans_Chariot · 01-11-2008, 09:09 PM

it you could see it out side rite now youd prolly be in tears. i was up in my roost and i started counting. the tuna are feeding in waves rite now. im guessing there are about 40 fish to a pod, and they are doin laps around the ship. counter clockwise. saw a big blue today, bout a half mile to the north. he was eating something. big fish, whole body outta the water

01-07-2008, 01:31 PM	#33
FESS Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: S.E. Posts: 328 Credits: 1,331.6 Best Catch: 18 lb.Brown on fly, 6x, 106 lb.Atl.Sail Ft.Laud,888 Mako Cozumel, 950+ Blue St.T Occupation: SERVICE MGR. & OFFSHORE	Sounds cool...how far offshore and what canyon (if any) are u working around or near.....are u drilling while fishing?(stemming the current) or traveling, i'd guess...traveling. when u stop, to inspect or drill, it's usually for how long? or are u doing all siesmic (sp?) stuff? 3 weeks on and how many off? tks, allen Last edited by FESS; 01-07-2008 at 01:40 PM.

01-09-2008, 11:11 AM	#35
Jared D Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 304 Credits: 5,372.7 Best Catch: Chica	Damn, sweet post. I cant wait for the video. __________________

01-11-2008, 04:50 PM	#36
Satans_Chariot Crab mustard is good Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 603 Credits: 1,934.9 Best Catch: does it really matter? Occupation: MAKIN' HOLE	surfs up center of frame. just in front of the break. just above the breaking water... big grey shadow center of the frame, in the trough... sickle and tail clearly visible

01-11-2008, 05:30 PM	#37
Seaker I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Buzzards Bay, Ma. Posts: 1,262 Credits: 5,007.7 Boat: Seaker Home Port: Buzzards Bay Best Catch: 700 Blue Marlin Occupation: Charter Owner/Captain, Yacht Broker, Mortgage Originator	DUDE..... That's just soo cool You delivered SC good on yeah! __________________ Captain Vin www.seakersportfishing.com www.thehabanaco.com/ www.carlsonoffshore.com

01-11-2008, 08:46 PM	#39
Tuna Meltdown Crab mustard is good Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hopkinton, MA Posts: 651 Credits: 6,272.8 Boat: 25' SeaCraft Twin 200 optimaxes Home Port: Marina Bay Quincy MA Best Catch: 700# Bluefin Tuna Occupation: Construction Manager	Thats awsome. I can't wait for the video. If thats what you call working I want that job. __________________ Dan Stewart Tuna Meltdown 25' SeaCraft

01-06-2008, 02:48 PM	#31
Satans_Chariot Crab mustard is good Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 603 Credits: 1,934.9 Best Catch: does it really matter? Occupation: MAKIN' HOLE	i know i know... if i wasnt seeing it first had, id call bullshit on it as well... yes, they are rolling on their sides. i have video but we got this bandwidth issue with caprock. the video we shot using an hook-less popper should be legit enough

01-06-2008, 05:40 PM	#32
FASTWATER Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: seattle,Wash. Posts: 394 Credits: 4,755.2 Occupation: salmon steelhead guide	I have taken a few boats from Alabama to Alaska viva panama and experienced what Satan is talking about, what happens is the push of the water off the bow is actually a sideways motion and the tuna, and I have seen stripers in the mexico side doing the same thing swim almost sideways in the surf of the waves to balance out otherwise they just get pushed out of the strike zone they like to swim in and when this happens you will see them scoot off but come right back when it happens, man I miss those days keep it coming Satan!!!PEACE

01-07-2008, 02:23 PM	#34
Satans_Chariot Crab mustard is good Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 603 Credits: 1,934.9 Best Catch: does it really matter? Occupation: MAKIN' HOLE	Fess... Rite now we are 150+ nm offshore. Now we are on location, latched to the wellhead drilling ahead. The Spirit is full class 2 DP. Head is into a 2-3 knot southeast current (Loop Current Eddy Albert). Walker Ridge block 371. 26-35-57 N, 091-00-00.0 W. The pictures and video are from the last transit we did for running our Blow Out Preventer Stack and Riser equipment to the bottom. 4.5 Knots at Transit speed. One pretty significant cold front that passed through took Barometric pressure to 1037mb, dropped the air temp down to 40 for 2 days and knocked about 6-8 degrees off the sea surface temp. Now that we are stationary, we can start putting hooks to the fish (check out the Gulf Coast forum for shots of that). But like I said, main reason I am putting he pics and vids up here is cause this takes place while we are moving. Those fish are in he bow wave riding it like you see a porpoise. Once the movement of the vessel disturbs the water and gets the flyers moving, the tuna explode on them. We are an ultra deepwater drillship. Rite now our well is located in 6288 ft of water. Walker Ridge peaks at about 5800ft where we are, but drops off to almost 11000 ft with in 3/4- 1 mile from that spot. Your other question: Three weeks on, three weeks vacation... Fastwater... Did you notice the majority of the feeding headed away from the boat or towards the boat? Out here, I have seen both. The tuna seem to try and position themselves to trap the flyers up against the hull. But they have no problem cold cocking them going away from the ship either.

01-11-2008, 09:09 PM	#40
Satans_Chariot Crab mustard is good Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 603 Credits: 1,934.9 Best Catch: does it really matter? Occupation: MAKIN' HOLE	it you could see it out side rite now youd prolly be in tears. i was up in my roost and i started counting. the tuna are feeding in waves rite now. im guessing there are about 40 fish to a pod, and they are doin laps around the ship. counter clockwise. saw a big blue today, bout a half mile to the north. he was eating something. big fish, whole body outta the water

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