Off shore

[FlukeU2]

I was looking at a map and to me looked like the oil wreck is about 20 miles from the tip of the hook does that seem right? And is it possible to go there or the mud hole in a 23' cc if the weather is good? Besides blue fish what else can be cought out there and what's the best month/months to fish out there. Thanks

[Gerry Zagorski]

20 miles sounds about right and a good place to start. As with any trip of this distance on a small boat, you need to pick your days with a good weather window. Best to start early and plan to make the run back in the early afternoon. In the summer, even on the nicest of days, the west winds usually pick up in the late afternoon and it could make for a slow miserable ride back in if you wait too long.

You want to make sure you have the fuel capacity for the trip. General rule is based on your normal fuel consumption and distance you plan to travel, to have at least 1/3 of your tank left when you return... Reason for this is if you run into weather and cant run on plane, you might need that extra 1/3 margin to make it back in since your fuel consumption is going to go up if you are running in seas.

At a minimum, I would suggest you have a fixed mount VHF on the boat as well as an Eprib. You should also let someone know the general area you plan to go as well as your estimated time of return. It's also good to buddy up with other boats and or make contact with others while you are out there
in case they or you need assistance.

All sorts of stuff can be caught in the area since it's in the beginning of the mudhole, which continues to run towards the south and east. Best to fish the ledges and wrecks in that general area. This time of year sharks and bottom fishing and later once the water warms up, trolling for schoolie Bluefin and Mahi.

Good luck and be safe.

[hookset]

Oil wreck and mudhole are very possible in a 23 if weather is good! Go early and come home early before the south fan turns on!! Oil wreck and produce some fun with sharks on the right days/ time of year!! I am not going elaborate on that further but put some time in and see what happens!! Travel slow through mudhole and find some wrecks and you can have summer fun with winter flounder and ling! Some wrecks produce some don't!! Tips for first trip!! Full tank of gas, remember 1/3 tank rule, lots of anchor rope, give someone a float plan, and make sure your radio works!
Have fun

[FlukeU2]

Thanks guys for the info.

[dfish28]

Last year in the mudhole we trolled this guy up on our 20'er, yes right day plays a lot! Definitely full tank and all necessary safety gear, but it can be fun!

[FlukeU2]

Nice fish.

[Flygaff]

I had my 23 out to the glory hole and chicken canyon on a regular basis. You really have to pick your day and keep an eye on the weather. Safety is everything. if it doesn't feel right, don't go. watch your fuel. I went out to the glory a few years ago in perfect flat calm seas. about two hours out and 19 gallons of fuel. Wind changed in a very short time. Came back in 6-8 ft seas. took 71/2 hours and burned 79 gallons of fuel on the way in. I learned a lot that day. Be safe and have fun. Now I have a 25 ft and run to the Hudson. some people just don't learn.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by dfish28

Last year in the mudhole we trolled this guy up on our 20'er, yes right day plays a lot! Definitely full tank and all necessary safety gear, but it can be fun!

Wow. Nice Mahi Adam!!

[FlukeU2]

Lol. Thanks for info. Yeah this is my first yr with boat not sure if I'll do it but after looking over a map and hearing what everyone is saying makes me want to go out there now. Lol I'm gonna go crazy now thinking about it.

[shrimpman steve]

I had my 19 foot cc out to SRR. about 18 miles due east. Chose the right day and had spoke to a captain and mate on one of our sponsor party boats the day before. They promised to baby sit for me out there. Doesn't hurt to have a bigger brother watching your back. Had a great day out there with the blues and albies