Merry Marlin 05-06/09 fishing report - Page 2

merry marlin · 09-08-2009, 06:51 PM

Well Sunday the wind was honkin and the boys were begging to go Drumming! The Merry Marlin had never targetted the specie so Dad let himself convinced and we decided to go to Cedar Island....
Jacky and I made a quick run mid afternoon in the sound for a scoop of bait!

To our surprise we came across a manatee! Wasn't going to bother her so this is the only bad picture... Water temp in the sound is 74 F an falling I guess she'll be heading south soon!

Hooked up the MM and we headed to Cedar Island. Got there and the sound was Nasty!!!! That's what you guys want to take me out in???? 3 foot breakers crushing the entrance!!! Jacky told me to take a chill pill and I put him down the ramp.
First time the MM went down a modern wildlife ramp,
Sweet! Ran up the beach some and as we found some bait We anchored up. 12 feet of water I like that!!!
Wind was east and it felt good having a the cabin. The Parker was a bit of an overkill for that area and fish but not in this weather. We saw only one other boat.
10 minutes and the first fish came! Our day was made for us beginners...

Well netted, good circle in the corner a fine release. We can say we're now learning how it's done!!!!

A few more minutes and Joe is on, Go around the front of the boat with Patrick's help and back on the other side straight for the net. Yeah that's a male!
Pretty work Soccer dudes! Go Northwood Chargers....

Next, Lucas is on! Tighten the drag, No nonsense we new at this game and we need it to the boat....
Up he comes for a nice sunset.

These little pogies are doing just alright, no tail on them but crabs and drummies likem...

Next Jacky picks the rod, this thing is pulling nicely but ain't no match for an AJ! Straight to the net. Pretty work!

Back to the water, see again in 10 years, go eat some more!

I bring one up then Patrick finishes the Dance with a big fat mama but I take a bad picture!

Well not bad for a first try, headed back for those bad waves, took my chill pill and let Jacky handle the landing....
Great ride back to Marshallberg as we crossed only 2 cars with those canals and no lights it sure reminded me of duck hunting drive in Africa.
Anyway a great evening with the boys and I can understand that some folks get addicted! My back would love that kind of fishing... NC sure is fortunate to have this fishery. Can't believe it took us so long to try it.
MM

clt_capt · 09-08-2009, 08:19 PM

Beginners???? Yeah right.

Mighty fine day with some nice sows.

gottaflylee · 09-08-2009, 09:43 PM

Once again, all is right with the world. Thought I would never see Patrick smile like this...

Yes, all is right...

Great picture!

bisquit · 09-08-2009, 09:47 PM

Once again--you guys continue to amaze me. Thanks for sharing your adventures!

weekender · 09-08-2009, 09:54 PM

calling your crew beginners would be like putting a yellow stripe on Richard Petty's 43 car. Yu guys are pros.

KeepItReel · 09-08-2009, 10:25 PM

Great report. We've got a place in Stacy....got to love Cedar Island boat ramp on an East wind. I've enjoyed the reports from Down East!

HOLWACHAGOT · 09-08-2009, 10:30 PM

I spit drink out the nose reading about Jackie telling you to take a chill pill!
Fantastic reporting and pics! Saturday looks sporty.
Thanks for sharing!
Holwachagot

SeaBiscuit · 09-08-2009, 11:38 PM

Amazing fish those pompanos, aren't they? Mirror finish, hard pulling and good eating! Congratulations on yet another fine catch Jacques and crew. Sporty or not the MM box filled up Saturday as usual. Love the iced beeliner shot, BTW.

Pretty impressive first old drum outing. Jacky already has the instincts of an old salt when it comes to finding fish and Patrick....well Patrick can catch all that Jacky finds, how about that!

Wonderful report. Thanks for bringing us the action.

SeaBiscuit

calebw · 09-08-2009, 11:45 PM

Is there anything the Merry Marln crew can't do, or in this catch?

BIG_AL · 09-09-2009, 12:40 AM

i have'nt been offshore in a while but great job on the jacks and bottomfish!!!

TIGHT LINES AND GOOD TIMES! big al

09-08-2009, 06:51 PM	#11
merry marlin I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pittsboro NC Posts: 1,335 Credits: 3,694.3 Boat: 25 Parker Home Port: Marshallberg Best Catch: Core sound shrimp! Occupation: Raising 4 kids...	Day 2, Labor Weekend Well Sunday the wind was honkin and the boys were begging to go Drumming! The Merry Marlin had never targetted the specie so Dad let himself convinced and we decided to go to Cedar Island.... Jacky and I made a quick run mid afternoon in the sound for a scoop of bait! To our surprise we came across a manatee! Wasn't going to bother her so this is the only bad picture... Water temp in the sound is 74 F an falling I guess she'll be heading south soon! Hooked up the MM and we headed to Cedar Island. Got there and the sound was Nasty!!!! That's what you guys want to take me out in???? 3 foot breakers crushing the entrance!!! Jacky told me to take a chill pill and I put him down the ramp. First time the MM went down a modern wildlife ramp, Sweet! Ran up the beach some and as we found some bait We anchored up. 12 feet of water I like that!!! Wind was east and it felt good having a the cabin. The Parker was a bit of an overkill for that area and fish but not in this weather. We saw only one other boat. 10 minutes and the first fish came! Our day was made for us beginners... Well netted, good circle in the corner a fine release. We can say we're now learning how it's done!!!! A few more minutes and Joe is on, Go around the front of the boat with Patrick's help and back on the other side straight for the net. Yeah that's a male! Pretty work Soccer dudes! Go Northwood Chargers.... Next, Lucas is on! Tighten the drag, No nonsense we new at this game and we need it to the boat.... Up he comes for a nice sunset. These little pogies are doing just alright, no tail on them but crabs and drummies likem... Next Jacky picks the rod, this thing is pulling nicely but ain't no match for an AJ! Straight to the net. Pretty work! Back to the water, see again in 10 years, go eat some more! I bring one up then Patrick finishes the Dance with a big fat mama but I take a bad picture! Well not bad for a first try, headed back for those bad waves, took my chill pill and let Jacky handle the landing.... Great ride back to Marshallberg as we crossed only 2 cars with those canals and no lights it sure reminded me of duck hunting drive in Africa. Anyway a great evening with the boys and I can understand that some folks get addicted! My back would love that kind of fishing... NC sure is fortunate to have this fishery. Can't believe it took us so long to try it. MM

09-08-2009, 10:30 PM	#17
HOLWACHAGOT DON'T BE A BASSHOLE! Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,494 Credits: 5,700.1 Boat: REEL WAKE	I spit drink out the nose reading about Jackie telling you to take a chill pill! Fantastic reporting and pics! Saturday looks sporty. Thanks for sharing! Holwachagot __________________

09-09-2009, 12:40 AM	#20
BIG_AL Yep, your gonna need stitches Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: beaufort Posts: 88 Credits: 712.5 Boat: my 16' canoe Home Port: beaufort Best Catch: 128 lb blacktip shark Occupation: fishing	nice!!! i have'nt been offshore in a while but great job on the jacks and bottomfish!!! TIGHT LINES AND GOOD TIMES! big al

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09-08-2009, 08:19 PM	#12
clt_capt If Ignorance is bliss, Why aren't more people happy? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raleigh, MHC Posts: 5,955 Credits: 8,652.2 Boat: Luhrs 36 Home Port: MHC Occupation: Supporting my Tackle habit	Beginners???? Yeah right. Mighty fine day with some nice sows.

09-08-2009, 09:47 PM	#14
bisquit Got fish Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlantic Beach, NC Posts: 185 Credits: 7,414.6 Home Port: MHC	Once again--you guys continue to amaze me. Thanks for sharing your adventures!

09-08-2009, 09:54 PM	#15
weekender I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,355 Credits: 3,169.8	calling your crew beginners would be like putting a yellow stripe on Richard Petty's 43 car. Yu guys are pros.

09-08-2009, 10:25 PM	#16
KeepItReel Salon puppy Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 113 Credits: 658.1 Boat: Contender 23' Home Port: Wilmington, NC	Great report. We've got a place in Stacy....got to love Cedar Island boat ramp on an East wind. I've enjoyed the reports from Down East!

09-08-2009, 11:38 PM	#18
SeaBiscuit I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 4,049 Credits: 13,525.3	Amazing fish those pompanos, aren't they? Mirror finish, hard pulling and good eating! Congratulations on yet another fine catch Jacques and crew. Sporty or not the MM box filled up Saturday as usual. Love the iced beeliner shot, BTW. Pretty impressive first old drum outing. Jacky already has the instincts of an old salt when it comes to finding fish and Patrick....well Patrick can catch all that Jacky finds, how about that! Wonderful report. Thanks for bringing us the action. SeaBiscuit

09-08-2009, 11:45 PM	#19
calebw Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apex Posts: 369 Credits: 2,475.8 Home Port: MHC Occupation: Student	Is there anything the Merry Marln crew can't do, or in this catch?