South Jersey Striper Fishing"Tournment"

[curt]

Trying to organize a South Jersey Shamrock Striper Fishing "Tournment" and get together. Any interest or ideas? See post in Fishing Reports.

[GREGK]

curt will be in torney if days off and work,work out.have to work one saturday a month.(yes there is ALWAYS vacation time):D

[theo551]

Count me in Greg. Any idea when this will take place?

[GREGK]

Would (April)Saturday 12th Be Too Soon?or Saturday 19th?or????

WATER TEMP AT BRANDYWINE 45.3F @ 9:17 PM 4/21

19TH IS A FULL MOON THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO HHHUUUMMMM:rolleyes:

[theo551]

19th sounds good if the bite is on and weather permitting.

[curt]

Any date is fine. Lets try and pick a date soon. Should we have an alternate date in case of bad weather? Maybe the following Saturday for the alternate.Looks like 2 votes April 19th. Any more input?

Gregk, What is your feeling on the full moon?

I also noticed there is a tournment on the 19th out of Fortescue.

[Kurt]

I'm interested - If I can get the "Rose" resurrected by then (19th). Later would probably be better but don't count my vote toward the final decision.

[GREGK]

i am confident bite will be on,its already started,19th is best for me following sat i will have to work,no if ands or butts noboby will cover for me i checked.bad weather date sunday the 20th?full moon is best time by some sceintific charts,seems that most world records get caught 3 days before during and 3 days after.i know drum fishing is best on a full moon.


come on kurt get "Rose" wet:rolleyes:

[theo551]

Weekdays are no good for me. As long as Mother Nature cooperates I'll be fishing every weekend.:D So any weekend will work for me.

[BT3100]

I am in, if the date works.
I keep my Shammy at Sportsmans Cove in Fortescue, NJ

There are also a few shammy owners on Thebassbarn.com that I know would be in...

Joe

[Striper Sniper]

Curt is this going to be a full blown tourney or just a improva Shamrock get together to do some Striper fishing???

Happy Easter All

Pat

[theo551]

I believe it's more of a get together. Winner drinks for free.:D

[GREGK]

GOTTA PICK A LOCATION TO DRINK:D :D :D
wife reminded me that we have a wedding on the 19th.oh well;)

[curt]

Pat, I was thinking just an informal tournament. An excuse to get together after a good day of fishing. Maybe the winner( largest striper) drinks and or or eats for free. Nothing is set in stone. If anybody has any ideas please post um up. We could let it evolve over the years into whatever we want.

Joe. Let them know. Or I can post on TBB.

Kurt, If you need a hand, you know I am about a mile from you.

Other thoughts:
All are welcome ,lets just say winner must be fishing from a Shammy.

I like Gregk's thinking about the 19th. If we don't get any other conflicts or other input over the next few days I say we pick that date with Sunday or the following weekend as the alternate.

[GREGK]

guess we have to pick a location for after the torney and have to make some rules.
atkinson on rt 9 has good bar food also a regular restrant menu,good beers on tap,the usual suspects and some good tap ales.if you know a place lets hear it.

start time when ever as long as it after 12:00 midnight or a early morning start like 6:30 am from home port?or where ever you want,capy may has a free boat launch with good parking over the rt9 cape may bridge on right.

end time 4:00 pm or too late?honor system:rolleyes: ,picture next to tape measure.for the catch and release guy's.we are all fisherpeople(politcly correct)and therefore speak the truth,right!!!:D


pick a meeting time after cleanup at bar/resturant?6:30.would be a nice 12 hr day so we will be hungry(for the basic food groups,water yeast,barley,hopps):rolleyes: could call a week or so in advance for some sort of reservations,at where ever we decide.


maybe throw $25.00 in hat to start with,and refund to winner.


these are only sugestions please help i am not good with this stuff.but will gladly help:smile:

[theo551]

GOTTA PICK A LOCATION TO DRINK:D :D :D
wife reminded me that we have a wedding on the 19th.oh well;)

So which is priority wedding or fishing.:rolleyes: :D

[GREGK]

SOMEBODY PLEASSSEEEE TWIST MY ARM.got the boat so do i still have make NICE??????:confused:

[Kurt]

Heh! To put it rather crassly, it depends on whether you want to "get any" for the next couple of months or not... :rolleyes:

[GREGK]

:D 12 houres fishing or:cry: ,aahh she will get over it.:idea: it's not family:D

[theo551]

My wifes brother is getting married in May. The wedding is in Kansas I told her she and our daughter can go, but I'm staying here and fishing. I was about to tell her I am just kidding dear thinking she was going to freak out. Instead she said ok I think you could use a few days to yourself:o:D

[curt]

Gregk, All good ideas. I don't know about BT3100 but it may take me a little longer to get down to Cape May area if I stop fishing at 4:00. Maybe 3 hours between stop time and beverage time.

Good food and good beer, I'll vote for Atkinsons.

[theo551]

I agree with curt they are all some very good ideas. I also vote for Atkinson's.

I like the idea of an early start say like 5:30am - 6:00am and ending at 4:00.

Picture of fish next to a tape measure we need to figure a way to get the weight in there also. I can always have my fish weighed at the marina and take photos of the scale. I don't know about others.

When you say $25 in a hat. Is that per person or per boat? 3 people on a boat = $75, 2 people $50, 1 person $25 or just $25 per boat.

[BT3100]

It would take me 2 hours to get to cape may.

[curt]

Maybe we should do it as a pool. Everyone throws an amount 5-10 into a hat and winner takes all.Everyone on their own for food an drink. Cocktail hour whenever you arrive,winner determined after everyone arrives.Entries must be posted the day before.

I trailer my boat so it takes a little while.

[GREGK]

that stuff is just out there, pick time,place.will be hard on waitress if she has to keep say 10 diff tabs.hence into the hat?is $25.00to little per,man?per boat?winner gets a cut?how about talking to shamrock maybe winning crew gets a jacket,hats ????.


come on i asked for help.
did i just hear a whinng noise


p.s. wedding is iffy:rolleyes:
look'ng good!



and no pun intended

[curt]

I think we should try and keep it simple this time, since it is the first one. Somewhere between, " lets meet a the bar after fishing today" and a full blown tournament.

[GREGK]

WORKS FOR ME.now just the wedding to contend with

[theo551]

What wedding?:rolleyes: :D

[joekerins]

I'm dying here with no boat. If anyone has an open spot I'll ante up the pool money, drinks and fuel for the boat. Even better if anyone is fishing out of LEI I'll compromise some of my super-dupper-double-secret between the bars hot spots.

[GREGK]

JOE sorry but just need to know what LEI is have no ider:confused:



TED YOU KNOW THE WEDDING I AM NOT GOING TO;)

[Kurt]

JOE sorry but just need to know what LEI is have no ider:confused:
I believe that's Little Egg Inlet...

[GREGK]

well now that make sense.thanks you see you get answers on the ftc site.

[BT3100]

I posted this info on the Bass Barn and a marina owner (Sundog Marina) Newport NJ emailed me to tell me that if we need a host marina he would be thrilled to host. He is just south of Fortescue.
Joe

[GREGK]

BT are you out of sundog?how's the creek at low tide with a water under you?(how this for info off of sundogs site for tides.)love the net.arial of sundog i think?
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&country=US&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&addtohistory=&cat=&address=91+Landing+Rd&city=Newport&state=NJ&zipcode=#a/maps/l::91+Landing+Rd:Newport:NJ:08345-2023:US:39.292646:-75.192376:address:Cumberland+County/m:hyb:12:39.292645:-75.192376:0::/io:0:::::f:EN:M:/e
Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon
/Low Time Feet Sunset Visible

Sa 19 Low 5:17 AM 0.1 6:17 AM Set 5:33 AM 97%
19 High 11:22 AM 4.1 7:43 PM Rise 7:20 PM
19 Low 5:30 PM 0.2
19 High 11:40 PM 4.6

Su 20 Low 6:01 AM 0.1 6:16 AM Set 5:57 AM 99%
20 High 12:03 PM 4.1 7:44 PM Rise 8:22 PM
20 Low 6:07 PM 0.3

i need at least 30" of water and with a 97% full moon?at night?in a strange creek?or are you talking about just meeting up at sundog later?

[BT3100]

BT are you out of sundog?how's the creek at low tide with a water under you?(how this for info off of sundogs site for tides.)love the net.arial of sundog i think?
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&country=US&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&addtohistory=&cat=&address=91+Landing+Rd&city=Newport&state=NJ&zipcode=#a/maps/l::91+Landing+Rd:Newport:NJ:08345-2023:US:39.292646:-75.192376:address:Cumberland+County/m:hyb:12:39.292645:-75.192376:0::/io:0:::::f:EN:M:/e
Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon
/Low Time Feet Sunset Visible

Sa 19 Low 5:17 AM 0.1 6:17 AM Set 5:33 AM 97%
19 High 11:22 AM 4.1 7:43 PM Rise 7:20 PM
19 Low 5:30 PM 0.2
19 High 11:40 PM 4.6

Su 20 Low 6:01 AM 0.1 6:16 AM Set 5:57 AM 99%
20 High 12:03 PM 4.1 7:44 PM Rise 8:22 PM
20 Low 6:07 PM 0.3

i need at least 30" of water and with a 97% full moon?at night?in a strange creek?or are you talking about just meeting up at sundog later?


No I wet slip at Sportsmans Cove which is right at the mouth of the creek of Fortescue. Where are you at?

[curt]

I have been to the restaurant at Sundog. The food was really good considering it's location. It was a BYOB as of last year. Never been in the creek, but the current whips through there.

[GREGK]

BT down in cape may harbor.at hinch's marina.

[theo551]

So what are we doing here? A tournament? Just fishing and getting together afterwards? Nothing at all? Is the 19th the date chosen? If so we got to get something organized, the 19th will come quick.

[curt]

Here is my vote: Please suggest changes.

Enter by posting on this site no later than 11:59 PM on the 18th which obligates every person to pay entry fee. A Captain can enter for his crew and pay entry fee. ( Capt. and 3 crew = 4 entry fees)

April 19th with the 20th as an alternate

Atkinson's Never been there but it sounds good.

Start any time after 12:00 midnight End 4:00 PM

Arrive Atkinson's whenever and have a cold one.

Someone collects entry fees.

Photo Weigh in at 7:00 PM at Atkinson's Take photo of scale and tape measure with a copy of that days front page of any local paper, or bring fish. Can you get the paper that early if anyone really wants to start at midnight?

Award cash prize for biggest

Drink and tell lies, eat,and whatever.

I think entry fee should be low, but enough to keep it interesting.How about$10.00



Sun Dog Marina offered to host a tournament. I have never entered a tournament so I do not know much about them. If we all have fun at this get-together I would be more than happy to organize a true tournament in the Fall

[GREGK]

count me in at this time at least two on boat myself and mate.will post before 11:59 pm 4/18.


WATER TEMP AT BRANDYWINE LIGHT 47.3F

[theo551]

Here is my vote: Please suggest changes.

Enter by posting on this site no later than 11:59 PM on the 18th which obligates every person to pay entry fee. A Captain can enter for his crew and pay entry fee. ( Capt. and 3 crew = 4 entry fees)

April 19th with the 20th as an alternate

Atkinson's Never been there but it sounds good.

Start any time after 12:00 midnight End 4:00 PM

Arrive Atkinson's whenever and have a cold one.

Someone collects entry fees.

Photo Weigh in at 7:00 PM at Atkinson's Take photo of scale and tape measure with a copy of that days front page of any local paper, or bring fish. Can you get the paper that early if anyone really wants to start at midnight?

Award cash prize for biggest

Drink and tell lies, eat,and whatever.

I think entry fee should be low, but enough to keep it interesting.How about$10.00



Sun Dog Marina offered to host a tournament. I have never entered a tournament so I do not know much about them. If we all have fun at this get-together I would be more than happy to organize a true tournament in the Fall

Curt it all sounds good to me. I am definately in. I will post how many people will be on my boat before 11:59pm on 4/18.;)

[GREGK]

[QUOTE=curt]Here is my vote: Please suggest changes.

Enter by posting on this site no later than 11:59 PM on the 18th which obligates every person to pay entry fee. A Captain can enter for his crew and pay entry fee. ( Capt. and 3 crew = 4 entry fees)

April 19th with the 20th as an alternate

Atkinson's Never been there but it sounds good.

Start any time after 12:00 midnight End 4:00 PM

Arrive Atkinson's whenever and have a cold one.

Someone collects entry fees.

Photo Weigh in at 7:00 PM at Atkinson's Take photo of scale and tape measure with a copy of that days front page of any local paper, or bring fish. Can you get the paper that early if anyone really wants to start at midnight?

Award cash prize for biggest

Drink and tell lies, eat,and whatever.

I think entry fee should be low, but enough to keep it interesting.How about $10.00


start a new thread with curt's south jersey shamrock striper torney RULES AND ENTERED IN sign up sheet???????

[curt]

Gregk, Good idea. Will post one week before. Let's try and get an idea of who's in if we could now. I will contact Atkinsons and let them know we are coming. What is Atkinsons like? Do they have any separate rooms or dining areas?

[mad mike]

are you talking about atkinsons on rt 9? cmch? If my boats in by then count me in!

[curt]

Mad Mike, I think that's the place. It was recomended by another member. What do you know about the place?

[GREGK]

curt yes they have rooms in back.good bar,local hang out,a lot of bass barn members from time to time.good bar food and resturat menu.



mike if boats not in water and this happens come on by anyway

[jimmysmarineservice]

i'm in on this one...gonna be fishin' with mad mike on his rig...

[theo551]

So far it looks like we have:

Theo551 with 1 maybe 2 crew onboard.

Gregk with atleast one.

curt unknown crew.

Kurt maybe if the Heather rose is resurrected.

BT3100 maybe

mad mike with jimmysmarine onboard.

[curt]

Joekerins and Striper Sniper are planning on joining me. 100% pure Shamrock.

[joekerins]

Whoo-Raa!!

By the way since I won't be splashing a boat this year I have two 5 gallon buckets of mackeral chum and a 1/2 flat of mackeral for anyone that wants it.
First dibs go to curt and striper.

[GREGK]

Nice Offer.

[Kurt]

Joekerins and Striper Sniper are planning on joining me. 100% pure Shamrock.
That ought to be fun - 3 bods on a 20'er - cozy! I can see it now - three trophy fish, all hooked at the same time! An "Irish" fire drill! :D

I'm still trying (hoping) to get the "Rose" ready and may be bringing my daughter (the original Heather Rose's mom) along - she hasn't been fishing for a long while and is sorta chomping at the bit - we'll see. We probably wouldn't catch a damn thing but it would still be a good day.

Where are people launching (if trailering to the event)? I'm not very familiar with that part of S. Jersey... Is this going to be confined to the Delaware Bay?

More info, please...

[GREGK]

KURT THERE ARE A FEW ON OCEAN DRIVE BETWEEN SOUTH WILDWOOD AND CAPE MAY IN THE MARINAS.OVER THE CAPE MAY BRIDGE RT9 ON THE RIGHT IS A PUBLIC RAMP.sorry i didnt mean to yell.or try this site www.njboatramps.org dont know were i am headed but proably the bay.see what the weeks weather is going to be.

[theo551]

Kurt there is a free ramp just over the bridge in cape may, or the Bree Zee Lee ramp on ocean dr I believe they charge $15 or $20.

About being confined to the Delaware I think we should vote on that. I vote all waters Delaware Bay, rips, back bays.

[jimmysmarineservice]

what date is on that newspaper in the picture?:p jimmy:D


newspaper ??? what newspaper ???

[curt]

I also vote for fishing wherever you want, just be to Atkinsons by 7:00

Kurt, I usually launch at Longreach Marina, Port Norris at the mouth of the Maurice River. God access to the middle bay and a little over an hour from here. May launch further North if I think the fish are there.

[Striper Sniper]

The perfect Irish Storm.... Curt, Joekerins and Striper Sniper.... Oh Yeah I'll be there!!!! Looking forward to meeting everyone. :D

Pat


Joekerins and Striper Sniper are planning on joining me. 100% pure Shamrock.

[joekerins]

Curt/Pat,

What is the bait of choice down on the D-bay?

Fishfinder or three-way rig?

[Striper Sniper]

Joe most of my Striper fishing has been up north trolling but I have hade some luck with fishfinders in the C.M rips. I hope Curt has a better feel for things down there. ;) ;) Best hold on to that chum we may need it. ;-) ;-)

Pat

[theo551]

In the early spring I've done better with a fishfinder with clam.

[Striper Sniper]

Theo I can never keep the clams hooked for some reason. Someone told me to hook the clam as you would do normally and then wrap a small piece of woman's stocking around it to keep on the hook... ever heard of this???

Pat


In the early spring I've done better with a fishfinder with clam.

[theo551]

Theo I can never keep the clams hooked for some reason. Someone told me to hook the clam as you would do normally and then wrap a small piece of woman's stocking around it... ever heard of this???

Pat

I have never heard of using a womans stocking to keep the clam on. Probably wouldn't be good for the fish. I usually just hook the clam push it up high on the hook spin it then bring it back down and hook it again that works good for me.

[Striper Sniper]

I guess the wife stockings are safe.... heck for that matter... well never mind
;)

Pat


I have never heard of using a womans stocking to keep the clam on. Probably wouldn't be good for the fish. I usually just hook the clam push it up high on the hook spin it then bring it back down and hook it again that works good for me.

[GREGK]

i use rubber bands.

[joekerins]

Pat/Curt, let me know if you guys want me to pick up a bushel or two of surf clams. Rubber bands are good for holding clams.

By the way my offer for chum and mackeral is for anyone going shark fishing. The only shark fishing I'll be doing this year is frrom the beach which really means skates and dogfish.

[GREGK]

joe if nobody wants i will take for sharking later this year,want to try that this season.

[curt]

Fishfinders with clam or bunker with a little Dogfish Head beer splashed on it for good luck.

I hope to get out at least twice before the 19th. Do a little scouting.

[GREGK]

curt you are gona like akinson's;)

[joekerins]

curt,

Anchor or drift fishing?

What type of depth do you usually fish in?

I'm probably bringing a penn 6500ss with medium action ugly stick loaded with 25# braid although I'll go with a level-wind if we're fish'n in 40'+ deep water.

[curt]

Joe, anchored in less than 40' Or another method that was used by the Lenape Indian Tribe centuries ago. I can't go into it here, in fact I'll have to swear you and Pat to secrecy. :confused:

[joekerins]

Just read your email, dang that never entered my mind as a fishing method. The pool money is a lock with that technique. Mums the word, I think that's the saying.

[Kurt]

Just read your email, dang that never entered my mind as a fishing method. The pool money is a lock with that technique. Mums the word, I think that's the saying.
OK, who's bringing the Dynamite!?

[GREGK]

wedding's off:( I'M IN:D

[Striper Sniper]

curt that's so simple it should be illegal.

Fish On Get The Net

[mad mike]

Wildwood report today at work the birds were going nuts all morning up and down the beach

[curt]

Just posted the official entry post. Two things.

Should we be flexible with the entries? If for some GOOOOOOD reason a crew or capt can not attend they can withdrawal with a second post on the official entry post. This would allow us to get a good Idea who is serious about attending now. Comments?

We need a Banker. A volunteer to collect the loot. Someone who thinks they will arrive at Atkinsons early. Any accountants out there?



Only 11 more days. Kurt how is the boat coming? Bt3100 I see you've been out. Trying to get an advantage? :D I may try tomorrow. Joe and Pat have you been working on that "special" rig?

[Kurt]

Only 11 more days. Kurt how is the boat coming?
Well.....

Right now, the exhaust hoses are disconnected from the risers in prep for re-manifolding. However, the boat is still covered and rather hard to get into to work on it due to a) All the crappy weather we've been having and b) I got a nasty case of the flu last mid-week and am still feeling lower than whale crap. I had a similar bout with a bug last year at this time and it had me pretty much knocked down for three weeks.

The only thing I really want to get done is the new manifolds and it should be good to go. If I am feeling better by this weekend, that just may happen.

Right now the only thing I can even think of doing is those #$@%!^ taxes. Got the program and all my records together, now just have to belly up to the bar and do them... Maybe tomorrow... :evil:

[theo551]

I don't know if my boat will be ready in time for the tourney. I have to replace the manifolds and risers.

[curt]

Grab the tools and start wrenching. Do you have the new manifolds yet?

[theo551]

Not yet I am going to call engines1 today hopefuly they are open saturdays.

[curt]

Theo, I have a lightly used pair of Oscos in my shop.

[theo551]

Things are looking good for tourney. Got the manis and risers coming in the middle of the week. Going to take the old ones off today. If all goes well I will put her in friday evening after work.:D

[mad mike]

Hate to say it guys dont think we are going to make it. Put the drippless in and put radar mount up this weekend I picked up my new tank friday but didnt get it in so thats next weekend with a transducer and and a rudder,wiring just too much unless I fish my 15 footer in the backwater I still own a shamrock saw jimmy yesterday but didnt talk about it.

[BT3100]

Guys hate to sound negative but the fishing right now is really tough.
Talked to 5-6 guys who went out yesterday from Cape may up to Ship John and only a few shorts. These are hard core guys who catch a lot of fish.
I have been going out of the river the last few trips. Went of the arsenal ramp and fished the Tacony Bridge on Sunday. 3 Bass 25.5", 27", and a 31"
I think we are a few weeks early :x

[curt]

Yup I went out Thurs last week. Nothing.:cry: It is getting warmer though. May try later this week. If anybody wants to change the date, let's start talking.

[theo551]

Changing the date might be a good idea. It would give madmike, kurt and myself a chance to get boats ready. I should be ready by this weekend but you never know.

[GREGK]

temp is taking it time coming upat brandy wine light finnaly hit 50f.heard at bug light up till fri was hitting some good numbers mostly short but more keepers.:D fri turned off water real dirty (lots of reeds high in water and grass on bottom.sat not much better i know i was out there fri and sat.had one run off on sat and was an amature with live liner:( )sunday even the capt i know that had a lot of fish on thurs got the skunk on sunday.:rolleyes: temps this week look great and if you can believe noaa and weather forcasts looking real good for the next fews day poss into weekend.:razz:

[theo551]

I should be ready by this weekend but you never know.

nevermind that I will be ready. I need to fish, catching or not I need to get out there before I lose my sanity.

[Striper Sniper]

I'm ok with the change in date for all noted above reasons. I really would like to meet as many of you that I can so if pushing it back works better on several levels I'm all for it. If you want to keep it as is that's cool with me too. Agree or disagree..... please advise.

Gone Deep

Pat

[curt]

I'm with Pat. If we can get more people involved like Kurt and Mad Mike by delaying a week or two until the bite is better, I am all for it. Theo, BT3100, Gregk, Joe, what do you think? Any conflicts over the next couple of Saturdays for anyone?

[joekerins]

You guys say when and I'm there.

[GREGK]

curt cant make the next weekends 4/26-27 and 5/3-4 but weekend after that 5/10-11(have my son bachlor party 5/9) but dont let me hold anybody up.

will still be out fishing poss fri late,saturday till monday if weather is right on sun and monday

think it will realy start after this warm weather this week

grapevine sez drum are starting to show also?????????good sign of warmer water.

[BT3100]

Any weekend is good for me. Looking forward to meeting you guys. As soon as it heats up we are gonna crush em ;)

[theo551]

The only date thats not good for me is sunday the 27th any other day I am in.

[mad mike]

Thanks guys!

[GREGK]

how about making it 5/17 for everbody to get in water.

sitting here thinking most everbody the needs to work on boat will be ready (or not) in another 30 days?like kurt,mad mike and any body else.

theo551 seems to be pushing it a little.

bt that guy with the grady wanted to talk some smack?capt from sea tow shot back pretty good huh?guess he would win the pool with a grady on the line?:rolleyes:

[theo551]

5/17 is fine for me. That was a pretty good come back from the sea tow capt.

[curt]

5/17 good for me. Next one Team Shamrock vs team grady. I think Jimmy would be on our side.

[Striper Sniper]

5/17 works for me.

Pat

[theo551]

Is the new date 5/17?

[BT3100]

bt that guy with the grady wanted to talk some smack?capt from sea tow shot back pretty good huh?guess he would win the pool with a grady on the line?:rolleyes:

I wish Jawz was still on the barn, he would have roasted that guy :p

5/17 is perfect for me. I think the cows will be in the bay by then

[curt]

It looks unanimous. If there are no objections I think the new date is 5/17.

Mad Mike, We expect a new looking boat by then.:cool:

Theo551, Don't pull your engine on 5/16:)

Other Shamrock owners out there?

[theo551]

Theo551, Don't pull your engine on 5/16:)



You don't have to worry about that. Fuel tank inspection is next on my list.:) :rolleyes:

[GREGK]

ok 5/17:D it is?

but still going out 4/19 will post with results good ;) or bad :mad:

http://weather.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/fmtbltn.pl?file=forecasts/marine/coastal/an/anz431.txt

[jimmysmarineservice]

It looks unanimous. If there are no objections I think the new date is 5/17.

Mad Mike, We expect a new looking boat by then.:cool:





mad mike's a stud...he swung by the shop today...the man's on a mission !!!!

[mad mike]

jimmys right! I 5200 the strips on my tank today I'll drop it in on sat. I just have alot of those that wont take long to do's which it always does. the new date sounds great!

[theo551]

Installed my manifolds and risers today after work. Tomorrow I will run it on the garden hose and check for leaks. If all goes well I'll be fishing on saturday.:D :D :D

[curt]

Got 3 shorts yesterday. What a beautiful day. All caught on clam in shallow water. Good luck Gregk and Theo.

[BT3100]

Right now north of #32 is producing, South of Ship John. That area is hot right now... 14'-18' ;)

[GREGK]

guess i just went to the wrong 14-18ft of water spots:rolleyes:

[curt]

The official date of the first anual Shamrock Classic is 5/17 with alternate on 5/18. The fishing is sloooooow on the Bay right now. Let's hope we timed it for the return of the big cows.

[BT3100]

bunker is doing the trick right now... wink wink

[joekerins]

I hear the bay is dead and full of skates.

[GREGK]

i think the bay is hit or miss with more misses that hits.charter cap's i know have been getting some but not like in 2006 more like last year.whata ya gonna do

[curt]

Who's in?
Kurt and Mike, How are the boats coming?
I am expecting a shipment from Palmer Marine, MORE PRIZES.
Atkinson's threw us a bone.
Fishing seems to be picking up.

[Striper Sniper]

curt I'm still in!!!!

[theo551]

I am In. Wife and daughter are going to Kansas and I have off the 15th-18th hopefuly I can fish the whole time:rolleyes:

[BT3100]

I'll have a better read of the fishing tomorrow. I wll be going out for a few hours...
I am in on the 17th...Just me and the boat :D

[curt]

Got the stuff from Palmer Marine. They really came through for us. I hope one of the winners is an XXL. Should we add a prize for the biggest Drum?

[GREGK]

:rolleyes:Curt i am a xxl how much do you want for it not expecting to win so maybe i can buy in LOL.drum hey why not but this is the first annual striper tourney.use the drum as a side bet?AFTER ALL IT IS A FULL MOON AGAIN!

[Kurt]

We will not be able to fish on Sat. (family concerns). But, there is a fairly reasonable possibility that we'll be able to make it to the evening's after-tourney festivities - if I can figure out where Atkinson's is. If you have to make reservations, put us down for 2 ppl (the Admiral wants to come along). If the event has to be moved to Sunday (05/18 ), we're out of it for the whole shebang.

I have an address of:

Atkinson's Restaurant & Tavern
1010 S. Rt. 9
Mayville (Cape May Courthouse), NJ 08210
(609) 465-5641

My mapping program shows it to be just about where Rt. 9 splits away from the GS Pky near Mayville - see attached map segment.

Even if I can't make it to the tourney itself, I'd like to knock a few back with the crowd afterwards.

Current weather for the weekend looks to be 30% chance of showers for Sat. and Sun.

[GREGK]

Kurt i believe oyster rd is the shell bay/mayville exit make a right when heading south on the parkway.left at light about 100 yrds off parkway,then about 200 yrds south on rt 9 left side.

why do you park in a driveway and drive on a parkway??????

[BT3100]

Guys, I know this was before the storm but I fished on Sunday up north by Ship
John and had a nice morning. Two fish that were over 33", one was 35.5"
Lost one at the boat, as I was alone and its hard to net and hold the rod.
I only fished for two and a half hours and caught 5 fish, 3 shorts and the two keepers. Bunker, not clam...
I did not hear anything good south of the Maul.
Joe

[curt]

Fished yesterday around 34 buoy. Nada. I know it was after the storm and didn't expect much. "Fresh" but poor bait. Water was pretty clear on top, but the fish finder was showing a line in the water column. Marked a lot of fish most above this line. Any body know what the fish finder was showing? Thermocline? Oh caught one small flounder. I know there is money on the line but HELP. Joe/BT3100 where are the fish?

[BT3100]

Fished yesterday around 34 buoy. Nada. I know it was after the storm and didn't expect much. "Fresh" but poor bait. Water was pretty clear on top, but the fish finder was showing a line in the water column. Marked a lot of fish most above this line. Any body know what the fish finder was showing? Thermocline? Oh caught one small flounder. I know there is money on the line but HELP. Joe/BT3100 where are the fish?


There is no rule against buring spots on this website? Is there?
LOL
Couple tips.
1) Many times people don't like to eat fish with Scales left on them, stripers feel the same way right now (hint), they also are looking for smaller meals, and even like steaks vs. chunks
2) There is a lot of grass floating around so it may help to crank one or two of your bait sets a few turns from the bottom.
3) Stripers love heads (noggins) in the fall they like them with 1"-2" of meat left below the head, OTHER times of the year they like the noggin almost completly stripped of meat...
4) The last time I fished the bay and caught it was right next to this GREEN bouy that comes right after #34 and before #36

Sorry to be so secretive LOL

I will be on the Bay on Sat fishing up by Ship John, hit me on the radio BT3100

[BT3100]

Fished yesterday around 34 buoy. Nada. I know it was after the storm and didn't expect much. "Fresh" but poor bait. Water was pretty clear on top, but the fish finder was showing a line in the water column. Marked a lot of fish most above this line. Any body know what the fish finder was showing? Thermocline? Oh caught one small flounder. I know there is money on the line but HELP. Joe/BT3100 where are the fish?

Were you fishing Mother's Day??
Saw a shammy by #34

[GREGK]

what channel should we be on? 68? or?

[BT3100]

what channel should we be on? 68? or?


78 is where I usually stay

[curt]

Joe, Thanks for the tips. Lota grass yesterday. At one point it was almost unfishable. Is that grass rolling along the bottom? Tip #2
No I wasn't fishing on Mothers Day. That was my first time up that far this Spring. Launched out of Sundog Marina, Not a great ramp when the tide is ripping through there.

Made a reservation at Atkinsons for 7:00. Winner gets a free drink! They will set us up with a big table. I will let them know a rough number Saturday morning. Kurt, I will count you and the Admiral in. Sorry you will miss the fishing.

Theo, Mad Mike Hope you guys are still in.

[BT3100]

Joe, Thanks for the tips. Lota grass yesterday. At one point it was almost unfishable. Is that grass rolling along the bottom? Tip #2

Yes it rolls on the bottom pushed by tide, it will show on your sonar as lines, try to fish under or over it.


No I wasn't fishing on Mothers Day. That was my first time up that far this Spring. Launched out of Sundog Marina, Not a great ramp when the tide is ripping through there.

If you are fishing the upper bay, you may want to launch from Sportsmans cove (the old Double A in Fortescue) I know its a longer drive but may be worth it.. Fresh bait as the bunker boat docks right next to my slip

[Kurt]

...Kurt, I will count you and the Admiral in. Sorry you will miss the fishing...
Cool... Will maneuver to be at Atkinson's by 7-ish Sat. nite.

[BT3100]

Starting to look ugly, they are now calling for 20-30 MPH WSW :mad::mad:

[mad mike]

Been working 10's & 12's boat didnt make it and to top it off I have to work the weekend ! I need a new job its hurting my fishing.sorry guys

[curt]

Where is everybody? Is it the weather?
Joe Kerins is out of town so he will not be fishing if we go tomorrow.
Joe/bt3100 I think fishes in anything and I think is planning on fishing tomorrow.
I plan to fish tomorrow and Pat/ striper sniper is joining me.

Is anyone else fishing tomorrow?
Should we delay again for better weather?

Sorry I missed the two posts prior to this. You guys posted I think while I was composing.

30k is a little much.

[BT3100]

Where is everybody? Is it the weather?
Joe Kerins is out of town so he will not be fishing if we go tomorrow.
Joe/bt3100 I think fishes in anything and I think is planning on fishing tomorrow.
I plan to fish tomorrow and Pat/ striper sniper is joining me.

Is anyone else fishing tomorrow?
Should we delay again for better weather?

Sorry I missed the two posts prior to this. You guys posted I think while I was composing.

30k is a little much.

I think we need to look at the weather in an hour or two.
Obviously if small crafts are up we move it.
I would fish in 20K if its SW. At this point I am in unless it hits the marine forecast as SCA... Keep in mind that spring is notorious for fickle forecasts...

[curt]

The forecast for Saturday now calls for:

Upper Bay Morning 10-15 W Afternoon 10-15 SW seas 1-2

Lower Bay Morning SCA 15-20 gusts to 25 W Afternoon 10-15 SW seas 2-4

Upper bay looks doable. Lower bay questionable.

Sunday forecast better in lower bay worse in upper bay chance of showers.

As of now: Not Fishing: Joe Kerins,Kurt, Mad Mike
Maybe Fishing: Curt, Pat, Joe
Unknown: Gregk


If we delayed would we have better weather and more people fishing? Looks like Gregk is the tie breaker and he is out of the lower bay.

[BT3100]

At this point there are two reports out there..
NOAA says 10-15 in upper bay
Weather Channel is calling for 20-30 MPH

I am going to sleep and waking at 3:15 and going to head down.
Unless is a total blow out I am going... Safty is always first

[curt]

Pat and I will do the same. Can always fish in the river if it is too bad. If Gregk is in we will still meet at Atkinson's If it is just the three of us, no sense heading an hour South. Joe we will be on 78.

Kurt, I hope you see this.

Gregk, Post again on entry forum if you are going.

[Kurt]

Kurt, I hope you see this.
I did and answered your PM...

[BT3100]

Its 0330 and I am leaving for the Fort.
Put on the Grundens and get ready for a bath :D LOL

[curt]

Looks like Pat and I may be perch fishing till it lays down. Always wanted to try perch as live bait.

[Kurt]

First photo of the tourney - Curt, Pat and Joe/BT3100 fishing for monster Perch in the upper Bay. Now that's teamwork: http://www.fishtheclassic.net/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif

Good luck, gentlemen!

[theo551]

This weather sucks. I just walked down to check out the bay what a mess it is. I guess I won't be fishing. Good luck to all who went.

[BT3100]

I fished till my phone rang and the wife ordered me home. Daughter fell off bike and lost two teeth. All ok now...
Curt nice talking to you. I tried to hail you on the way back in at 1:00 PM.
We will have to hook up next time for a cold one.
Joe

[curt]

BT, Hope all is well with your daughter. Tried to hail you also. Realized I had inadvertently switched to 76. Tried 78 and you had probably already left.

Our total for today. One 17.75" flounder, one perch on way in. No prizes for us. Do we send you the money or did you take the skunk also?

How about a Drum tourney . I give up on the striped ones.

[BT3100]

BT, Hope all is well with your daughter. Tried to hail you also. Realized I had inadvertently switched to 76. Tried 78 and you had probably already left.

Our total for today. One 17.75" flounder, one perch on way in. No prizes for us. Do we send you the money or did you take the skunk also?

How about a Drum tourney . I give up on the striped ones.

Thanks for asking, Maddie is fine, just a little shook up...
I got the skunk today :-(
Would love a drum trip, gotta get my DE license first

[GREGK]

not having the internet sucks at times but most time i can live without.next time maybe i should give sombody my ph #

bt glad to hear maddie is good (first teeth i hope).

weekend started thurday morning with a honey dew list.checked posts.the went out to office party,got up early fri no posts so off i went.fished friday at tussey"s around 12:30 pm sarted w/frsh bunker and clam (doggies on bunker.) about 15min on hook one rod goes good fight 49.12# by my hand held (marina 51.03#)in bouncey bays but not bad for a hand held.switch all rods over to clam and had a great time til about 5:00 about 1hr from top of tide nothing but doogeis both kinds.total one in box and 5 released in water that arc dehooker works great and one lost at boat.all others about same size didnt want to harm three looked real fat.

then came saturday morning.frends that you havent fish with for awhile bring this stuff called crown royal i never heard of it but it is good lol.so friday night was rough at my place.morning worst!thank god the wind gods were understanding and let us sleep in till it died down around 10:00.decided to make the run to ship john/crossledge area (i am in love with my boat)so it was tide with wind not too bad put bow down a little and no spay real dry.stop at a few places(fish finders LIE)a lot of junk in water and rolling grass on bottom.went 04er (skunk)on stripers.6-6 on doggies for the day.at one spot off of the maul the local dolphins were playing tag jumping,rolling was real cool.coming in tide off bow and wind off starboard crew got wet capt stayed dry.put about 93 miles by gps (im still learning how to run her) and put in 46 gal fuel.

tried hailing on 78.had great time when it didnt count.wanted a striper so gave it a shot!

passed theo551 on the way into the canel,nice to meet you and bob back at the dock.

went to atkinson around 7:45 nice elderly woman was trying to help me with the shamrock party and the hostes was really rude. so we walked out got a pizza and watch the allstar race.

was nice this morning early sunday but blew up around 1:00 pm.didnt go out weather channel said high winds real early.


Greg

tight lines

ps lets try it again!who do i send the money?

[joekerins]

Curt, sorry missed the trip, talk to me, what happened, anything caught, I heard the wind was a blowing Sunday.

[curt]

Joe, Your in luck. We are going to have to do it again. No one caught. You don't owe any money. LOL I've got prizes to give away. Can you say DRUM?

[joekerins]

You put prizes in front of me and I'll be dragging a gill net through the bay to win.

[curt]

Ok, who wants to try again? Maybe the 1st Anual Drum Tournment. Pick a date that works for all. Good drum bite in the Bay right now. Don't know how long it will last. May try it out there today. Got prizes

[GREGK]

yo! i'll try again.

will be out sunday and monday afternoon/night

[theo551]

If the weather is good I am going on sunday.

[BT3100]

I am Drumming tomorrow FRI leaving the Fort at 0600

Sunday we are flukin leaving at 0700

If anyone is out hit me up on the VHF 78

Fri --Tussey

Sun Between the Maul and 14ft..

[curt]

How about next weekend for Drum or Flounder Who would be in?

[GREGK]

i was planning on coming down but son getting married 6/7 and was told by the admiral that there is a lot of things that need to get done that weekend.so i will have to play by ear(dont look good)