Seas were about 8 feet, and you couldn't see too far out. Never been more concerned in my life, but the captain was first rate as he always is, and managed to keep us safe and put us on the fish. Everyone learned the finesse of heaving over a rail without falling in, and I for one had an absolute blast, and caught some nice dinner.
It was opening day for Cod and Haddock, and for the next few weeks Haddock limit is 20 in the Gulf of Maine, so it was packed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7GnG2fjex0