ALERT - There are sea-cows in Boston Harbor

Skunked Again · 06-25-2008, 02:15 PM

SFC took to the water bright and early this morning in search of Billy Bass.. Thumbs up for the 2 crew, Rory (Codfishshark) and Justin (Mahi) who were at the dock with time to spare for the 4AM departure. The trip started off without a hitch.. then about 15 minutes into our steam we jinxed the hell out of the boat. We mentioned how well the boat was running after the carbs had recently been redone and not 3 minutes later the engine starts to struggle and loose RPM's due to a lack of fuel. Ohhh well, we were all in high spirits so we said F it and continued on at a solid 10Kt cruise! We got to our destination and out came the gill net, after about 45 minutes or so we had enough baits to last us the couple hours that we'd be fishing this morning. With the livewell full, adding a couple hundred pounds to the boat, we were now down to about 7 kts and our hopes of making it out to George's Island or Boston Light were unrealistic. We contemplated a few areas a bit closer and decided to work some structure on the backside of Peddock's Island. This decision was partially made because codfishshark wanted to catch a glimpse of Leonardo DiCaprio who is filming the new movie "Ashecliffe" at Peddock's Island, you fairy!... Welp that didn't happen but we did get into a couple nice fish right off the bat. We hooked up and landed a 39" fatty almost immediately after lines in. After some high fives and failed chest bump attempts we repositioned and set up our drift again. Shortly after, the baitrunner started zingin'.. the hook was set and the fight was on... Billy was not happy as a few minutes later he knew he'd be STRIPERNBOX. Endded up measuring out at 42".. didn't get a weight on it but she was a fat A$$... Action died down after that.. Endded up 2 for 2.

Pics:
Codfish & Cow
Skunked Again & Billy B.
Codfish and Mahi
Codfish, Mahi and the Battlewagon
Codfish and Mahi
Codfish and Skunked Again

Agitated88 · 06-25-2008, 02:42 PM

You need to change your screen name...ain't nut'n skunked bout those shots...congrat's sweet stripers!!!!

bernzy · 06-25-2008, 02:58 PM

Well done Steve!

After 2 days of stormy, and therefore quiet seas, I would expect a great day!

Where'd you drop the net for bait?

Robja · 06-25-2008, 04:02 PM

Nice fish Skunked. Whats with the sweatshirts? Is it still that cold up there?

Skunked Again · 06-25-2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bernzy

Well done Steve!

After 2 days of stormy, and therefore quiet seas, I would expect a great day!

Where'd you drop the net for bait?

Right outside the channel in Quincy Bay on the Hangman's side.

Skunked Again · 06-25-2008, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robja

Nice fish Skunked. Whats with the sweatshirts? Is it still that cold up there?

Nah, not cold... bout 60 degrees when we went out.. I guess i'll blame it on the lack of dry storage on the boat.. need a bigger boat!

shoefish · 06-25-2008, 04:50 PM

Great read and great pics. Must have been a nice morning out there.

Shortfin · 06-25-2008, 04:57 PM

Nice fish and i like your rig !!!!

codfishshark · 06-25-2008, 11:33 PM

yup no leo around today ohh well maybe catch a glimpse later.......... good morning all and all just need to get that engine fixed to start slaying some real hogs.

Mahi · 06-26-2008, 02:34 PM

Sorry for the delay on my post...I was busy cooking Striper last night after work. Great morning on the water with Skunked Again and Codfishshark. Great way to spend a Wednesday morning before work. Can't wait to do it again. I am pushing for a SWC run before work some morning. Special thanks go out to Skunked Again for his hospitallity and ability to find the fish and Codfishshark for his humor.

06-25-2008, 02:42 PM	#2
Agitated88 Crab mustard is good Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wherever Uncle Sam sends me Posts: 654 Credits: 1,945.3 Boat: Yet to be determined... Home Port: Hoopers Island Best Catch: 125# BFT Occupation: hunt'n down bad guys	You need to change your screen name...ain't nut'n skunked bout those shots...congrat's sweet stripers!!!! __________________ "Tact is for People who aren't Witty enough to be Sarcastic"

06-25-2008, 04:57 PM	#8
Shortfin Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newton Ma Posts: 400 Credits: 1,623.9 Boat: 18 Edgewater Home Port: Falmouth Best Catch: Grander Blue Marlin/203 Big Eye Occupation: Sales Rep	Nice fish and i like your rig !!!! __________________ Manufacturers rep for the highest quality machine parts made in America

06-25-2008, 11:33 PM	#9
codfishshark Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 139 Credits: 1,335.2 Best Catch: 300lb Mako 1200lb Bluefin Tuna Occupation: swimming pool repair/commercial fisherman	yup no leo around today ohh well maybe catch a glimpse later.......... good morning all and all just need to get that engine fixed to start slaying some real hogs. __________________

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06-25-2008, 02:58 PM	#3
bernzy I wear cool logos Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southie Posts: 57 Credits: 1,363.3 Boat: 19' Sea Pro Home Port: BHYC	Well done Steve! After 2 days of stormy, and therefore quiet seas, I would expect a great day! Where'd you drop the net for bait?

06-25-2008, 04:02 PM	#4
Robja I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,387 Credits: 4,020.9 Boat: Whoever needs help with fuel Home Port: Southport Best Catch: 150 lb Tarpon & 65 lb Dorado	Nice fish Skunked. Whats with the sweatshirts? Is it still that cold up there?

06-25-2008, 04:50 PM	#7
shoefish Chum Nuts Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Portsmouth NH Posts: 4,642 Credits: 3,008.4	Great read and great pics. Must have been a nice morning out there.

06-26-2008, 02:34 PM	#10
Mahi Weaky wacker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 29 Credits: 1,317.2 Home Port: Cape and Boston/South Shore (here and there) Best Catch: 200lb. BFT Occupation: Finance Intern	Sorry for the delay on my post...I was busy cooking Striper last night after work. Great morning on the water with Skunked Again and Codfishshark. Great way to spend a Wednesday morning before work. Can't wait to do it again. I am pushing for a SWC run before work some morning. Special thanks go out to Skunked Again for his hospitallity and ability to find the fish and Codfishshark for his humor.