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shrimpman steve
02-02-2013, 07:39 PM
Was planning on fishing Sunday, but something came up, so Joey da fish and I hit the Mad Gaffer today.

To say it was cold is an understatement! I knew Joey was in trouble when I saw him in white summer boots:eek:! Joey, no white after labor day:D. It doesn't need to be said that by 10:00 he could not feel his feet! It was brutal early, and the fishing wasn't much better. Ray took us to the right spot, we were just there on the wrong day. Lots O current and very few bites after the blow:(. Kudos to Ray for making the run with a light crew on board, thanks for the effort!

Joey did manage to catch a couple of blackies. even finding a keeper. Even a blind squirrel finds a nut, even a broken clock is right twice a day (must I go on):D. He got the dollar bill fish, and a handshake for the largest (15 inches) fish. Joe, when you get a chance, please delete my number from your phone! Only kidding, always a pleasure!

Ray did his best, the fish just did not want to chew, we did end up putting enough ling in the basket for some super bowl sandwiches.

lots of laughs and it was nice to just get out, although my new rule of thumb will be a minimum temp. of 35*!

hope to try again next weekend!

SaltLife1980
02-02-2013, 09:58 PM
You will get em next time steve

Solemate
02-03-2013, 07:48 AM
Saw you out there. The blackfish bite was non existent and we threw a basket plus of ling in the boat. You are right about the cold. It was frigid

Joey Dah Fish
02-03-2013, 01:07 PM
I with Shrimp on the temps. But I think I may up it to 40 or higher :). As for my lucky white boots :( what a mistake. I learned a valuable lesson yesterday. But as Forrest Gump would say" stupid is what stupid does" Ray and Billy made a great effort as did all the guys fishing. No quitters on this trip!! When 10oz is bouncing due to currents the temps are below freezing you are shoveling ice off the deck and you only used 3 white ledgers of the 3 doz you bought it's just a bad day. Thank goodness for the laughs. Some days your the bug some days your the windshield. Thanks Ray and Billy. Oh MPB was achieved this trip only lost one sinker and 2 hooks :)