Reel Class 8/24 JCAA Fluke Report

[Reel Class]

Had Mike aka Sharkyispy's annual JCAA fluke tournament charter today. Along with Mike were Kenny, Scott, Sean, Larry, and Fred.

Hard NNE winds early made the ocean "sporty" and we basically had to stay inshore all day long. Once we got off a mile + early it was NASTY as a south current was running off the beach right into the wind making the ocean gnarly.

So, we worked our way up the line, and got our lines in. First fish, by Fred, was a 19" keeper. Thereafter we picked some shorts and keepers here and there. By around 10:30 the wind laid down and we were able to run a bit more, so we did some looking finally off the beach and found a few patches of keepers and one fish around 4# by Fred.

At 2, we started working our way back south. At that point we had about 10 keepers in the box - so we hit a few hills and shell beds, nothing but shorts. Finally got settled in on a rockpile close to home and had very good fishing right on that pile for mostly keeper sized fluke until we had to go in at 345 to make weigh-ins.

Wound up with 22 keepers, with the biggest taken by Fred which was good for 9th place in the tournament in our port out of 37 boats - not bad but we could've done better. Very tough day fishing. The guys ground it out and worked tirelessly for every one of those 22 that made it to the box. Larry led the way with 7 keepers, and Fred had the biggest while all the guys put at least 2 in the box. Great group of guys as always - congrats to Jerry and the crew on the Monger for taking the port prize in point!

[lefteye]

Nice going on a tough day, guys. As always Allen puts in the effort and Fred is the fluke assassin.

[FLUKEMASTER 1]

Boy did we fish hard!! Tough going early on but managed to get some meat in the box. Thank you Mike for the invite. We had a great crew of pullers on board and we had a great time busting balls all day! It's always intense fishing with my bud Fred he keeps me on my game everytime. Great job Allen you worked harder than any captain I have ever fished with!! By the way Allen forgot to mention the Flukemaster took a dive into the water off the dock on a miss step to start the morning right behide the boat kinda woke me up real quick! Kenny you should have been there. Thanks to Mike and Kenny who reach down to grab me and then pulled me threw the door like a big fat tuna!! Quick change of clothes and off we went. Congrats to the Monger on the win!

[Sharkyispy]

Larry, glad to have you out there again and looking forward to next one. The fall obviously didn't knock you off your game yesterday., just thankful you were OK. Allen, is that a record for coming through the tuna door??? LOL Was another great day of ball busting(Some had to be careful due to commando status ) Fishing skills were truly needed yesterday with the conditions. I'm already making more bucktails today to replace the ones donated yesterday....As said, great crew out there, worked hard to get the fish, and in the end, we made the winner's board again this year...I believe that's now a threepeat with Reel Class in the JCAA tournaments. Thanks again Allen, book us for next year..

[Reel Class]

Mike yes that's about 30X bigger (in weight) than anything that's ever come through that door LOL

Larry I didn't want to mention it - but you are truly unflappable and kept your composure throughout the day again bagging a limit + even though we had big fish in our targets.

Mike, no problem. I'll bring the pringles and another net for ya next year

Great having you guys as always!!!

[seadog]

The way I heard the story at the dock Larry tried to get on early start by diving in after a Fluke he saw. Just kidding. Glad you didn't get hurt and nice to see you guys making the best of a tough day.