Better Than Last Trip

[ocnslr]

We made an offshore run in "C-Time" on October 1st, and had nothing but FAs for our effort. Seemed as though it would be the last trip of the year for us, but really didn't want it to end that way.

So, we made another run today, leaving Little Creek at 4:40am, headed to the area below the Norfolk Canyon, looking for some warm water and fish. Found mostly 66* water, but finally found a break to 68.5 to 69*, and worked that for a while. Unfortunately, all we caught was grass, grass, and more grass. Kept heading east, looking for any signs of life, warm(er) water, birds, anything but grass with nothing biting.

Right about 11am, Jim is watching the spread and hollers "fish in the baits" when he sees a swirl behind the right short. But it doesn't even pop. Then "BAM", the left long goes and it is "fish on" and a screaming reel. Cathy pulls the rod out of the holder and heads for the Garelick chair, and gets pulled right to the transom... Then "BAM" the right long goes off and we are now doubled up. Chuck grabs the rod, and I get some stand-up gear on him, then we clear the rest of the lines so we can work these two fish.

Chuck gets his to the boat first, where I leadered and Jim made his first ever gaff shot. A really good one and here comes the first YFT in the boat. Cathy keeps her fish busy while we get ready again, then same team on the leader and gaff to get the second YFT in the boat. High fives all around, then get some rigs back out and circle back to the MOB spot (yes, I remembered..). But the rest of the day brings no more action so we pull lines just before 2pm for the 60nm run back to Cape Henry. Nice ride in at 26-28 knots, and then we find almost smooth conditions at Cape Henry and cruise the rest of the way to LCRK at 30 knots.

Here are a few pics. We headed and gutted the fish before putting them on ice.

Brian

[Stripersniper]

Wow great pics. That seemed like a great trip too me. Glad to see that you got out one more time. Thanks for posting.

[Shutterbug]

Nice Brian, it's awful missing a good day this time of year. BTW, don't know if you recall, earlier this summer I was looking for info. concerning my buddies Islander, you gave me (him) some suggestions. It worked, boat sails great. Tim

[ocnslr]

BTW, don't know if you recall, earlier this summer I was looking for info. concerning my buddies Islander, you gave me (him) some suggestions. It worked, boat sails great. Tim

Didn't recall that, Tim, but nice to hear it helped him out with his boat.

Brian

[gradywhite273]

Great going guys, next year at the grady get together at indian river, we got to fish for a day.


Tim

[KEY-LIME-PIE]

Nice Job! Congrats on the double hook-up! Looks like you had a great last trip....?????? There will be another!


Tom

[SeaBiscuit]

Always great to see tuners on deck and Cathy smiling. Good job C-time crew!
Biscuit

[WAHOONBOX]

WHAT A DAY!!! THANKS FOR SHARING PICTURES GANG!!

[matey8941]

sounded like a great trips....great pictures too

[hotrodmarlin]

Looks like you had a Great trip- are those green squids on a spreader bar or a chain? just wondering