Charleston on the INSURE!

OffTheHookB&T · 11-07-2007, 04:23 PM

Last week I got a call from Tom Byrne inviting me to head down to his boat "Insure" in Charleston, SC, for some sailfishing

. Well, I checked with LadyAngler, and she told me to go, that she would cover the shop, What a wife!!!

So Saturday morning Tom picked me up, and Jonas and Bob Barbarro (from the boat Badger) and we left Philly airport and headed south. Many who have visited the shop in last couple years, have met Charles"CHILL5115", well he has moved up in the world, he's now the mate on the Insure. Well Charles picked us up at the airport and we hit a Mexican restraunt and the to the boat for some beers and bed.
Left the dock on Sunday at 4am and headed for the grounds. We raised 3 sails, and Bob got the release on one.

Tom worked his butt of trying to find the fish, but there were only 2 other boats in the area, and I don't think they even saw one. We got back to the dock and grilled some dinner and watched the Eagles embarass themselves.

Monday we left the dock at 3:30am and headed a little further south, first thing in the morning we had a knock down on the bridge rod and Tom hooked the fish and handed it down to Bob. While we were clearing rods, Jonas was prospecting and raised number 2. GAME ON, FATHER AND SON DOUBLE HEADER

Tom and Charles handled the fish great and we had 2 quick releases.

Sadly, nothing else for the day. Back to the boat for some grillin and chillin, with some steaks and beer. Then an early morning departure for airport and home.

All in all, an outstanding trip with some great people.

Thanks to Tom for the hospitality, laughs, and shammying lessons.

Jim Byrne also thanks for hospitality, shame you weren't on this trip.

Charles great work, your becoming one hell of mate!!

Bob and Jonas it was blast fishing with you!

OffTheHookB&T · 11-07-2007, 04:32 PM

Some more pics:

^^ It was cool seeing this beautiful boat from OC, "Press Time", I think he won the OC Tuna Tournament this year

paul708 · 11-07-2007, 04:55 PM

nice trip great looking boat. thanks for the pics. next time you are that close, feel free to stop in..i am near to the airport

#1Gaffman · 11-07-2007, 05:00 PM

Pretty work Chuck, looks like a helluva trip.

That press time is SWEET

carom · 11-07-2007, 05:01 PM

great report and pics.....that is a hot babe there...i mean rig!...thanks for sharing

whitey · 11-07-2007, 06:39 PM

Looks like you had a nice trip Chuck.

Now when does Mary get to go away without you?

OffTheHookB&T · 11-07-2007, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitey

Looks like you had a nice trip Chuck.

Now when does Mary get to go away without you?

Anytime she wants

But she keeps planning romantic type trips for us

Now we're going to Charleston in January after the Henry's show

flatbottom · 11-07-2007, 06:51 PM

Wow ! sounds like a great time chuck. Thanks for the wonderful pics. Now back to work

When is your next adventure ?

gradywhite273 · 11-07-2007, 06:57 PM

great report and pics chuck, glad you got out of the office, just one question, that second to last picture, when did kobey move the bunkerhead to charleston???

z71offshore · 11-07-2007, 08:21 PM

How often do you make it to charleston?

I do not know the boat you speak of, but this past weekend was a good weekend for the sails. I was out sunday but did not see but one other boat all day, and it definately was that nice one you were on.

Thanks for the pictures though.

11-07-2007, 05:01 PM	#5
carom I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fajardo, Puerto Rico Posts: 1,217 Credits: 1,465.2 Boat: 270 Wellcraft Coastal Home Port: Fajardo, Puerto Rico Occupation: Business Owner, Restaurant and Fishing Charters	great report and pics.....that is a hot babe there...i mean rig!...thanks for sharing __________________ The difference between men and boys....Is the price of their toys....

11-07-2007, 06:51 PM	#8
flatbottom Fish the Edge Team Sportfishermen.com Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bear, DE Posts: 8,038 Credits: 16,970.8 Boat: 232 center console Home Port: Indian River, De Best Catch: off the shot gun Occupation: jackleg	Wow ! sounds like a great time chuck. Thanks for the wonderful pics. Now back to work When is your next adventure ? __________________ New Rules To Live By Don’t invade Russia in the winter, and don’t conduct a short raid on Goldman Sachs when the former CEO is the Treasury Secretary.

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11-07-2007, 05:00 PM	#4
#1Gaffman I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,236 Credits: 1,491.6 Home Port: OCEAN CITY Occupation: MATE	Pretty work Chuck, looks like a helluva trip. That press time is SWEET

11-07-2007, 08:21 PM	#10
z71offshore Got fish Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 187 Credits: 1,250.6 Home Port: Charleston, SC	How often do you make it to charleston? I do not know the boat you speak of, but this past weekend was a good weekend for the sails. I was out sunday but did not see but one other boat all day, and it definately was that nice one you were on. Thanks for the pictures though.