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weather forcast is still on the fence for sat.. Thinking if 2-4 holds running out of little river to find temp break. Anyone else headed out sat or been out this week that maybe can give me some info on the 0-30 mile range? Thanks Smalltimer 20ft maycraft
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23 Contender with bad 2 footitis
"A man who never pushed the limits never really lived."
I may go out Sunday out of Shallotte. Plan on going out 40-50 and doing some bottomfishing. The only forecast I would pay attention to is the one on the day before!
Going out Shallotte Sat. morning.......how far....depends on the weather and the "fetch"...probably no farther than the shark hole looking for Bonito...(or whatever !!)
I have cancelled my trip for this weekend. Just looks too cool and cloudy even if the waves and wind arent as bad as expected. May try again next week.
I second that Hal not worth the punishment. Seems as though the wind wait till the weekend to blow. Maybe all this waiting will pay off though and when we are relesed the fish will be right on top of us.
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23 Contender with bad 2 footitis
"A man who never pushed the limits never really lived."
It actually turned out to be a nice day after all. Saturday should be perfect. Unfortunately I have to be home for my honeydo's. Trolled from noon to about 2:30 for spanish at 390/390, 392 Ledge, Christina with no takers. Settled for some undersized sea bass which got to live to grow a little more. Hey, that big gulp stuff actually works.
Saturday.............left early ..................came back "real early".................A good blowing wind and I just ain't a
cold weather guy to fish into the wind.........2 hrs. was enough........no takers for the fish box...
Same story here. Passed through the inlet at about 7:15 to check for birds working near the inlet. Made it about two miles out before I had confirmed that the seas were growing at a rate of 2 ft per mile of travel. By the time we were three miles out the six foot chop had me convinced that a u-turn was in order. During the turn a nice wall of bow spray blowing back over the boat had me laughing at my soaking wet dad.
Came in, switched to the 17 McKee and threw soft plastics all day. Wound up with a nice flattie and a few missed strikes. The wind was so bad that it was almost impossible to fish on the inside.
__________________ Mac Solo
1985 25' Parker Sou'Wester---2005 F250 Yamaha
Still havent been out in my boat this year! Looks like this weekend is shaping up to be a repeat. We are in a cycle of waves and wind on weekends that hopefully will be changing soon. At least the gas prices havent affected my boating habits yet!
My God when are we going to chatch a break? What I would do for about a week of dominant high pressure. Yep I think you are right this weekend is setting up to be anouther blow out. I am tired of getting ready about mid week just to get shut out come friday afternoon when that ever dreaded small craft advisory is issued. I think I am going to sell my outboards and invest in a pole and sail for my boat, "would be cheaper on gas".
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23 Contender with bad 2 footitis
"A man who never pushed the limits never really lived."
I know what you mean about the gas. Friday afternoon I put in 75 gal of regular at Holden Beach Marina @ $3.389/gal = $254.18. Can't imagine what a trip out to the BlackJack or Steeples will cost. Probably around $500.
Old Monitor, thanks for the tip. Its even cheaper at OIFC. When are you heading out again? I'll be fishing May 11th thru 14th.
Matt, the C-Map works fine. You can use mine. Having a bit of trouble with the 7000. Need your help figuring some things out. Wish I had gone with Garmin 3206 and seperate plotter but thats water over the dam now.
Willtalton, are you in or near Lumberton? We'll have to get together. Yes , I like the Kencraft but the Merc EFI's are very thirsty. Love the power but gonna have to lay off the throttle with these gas prices.
Matt......going to try again on Sat the 13th...will be down thru the 21st.......let me know if you want to ride w/me on a p.m. run.......but do not want to pull you from the arrival of the 2nd mate that you have on order for "prompt delivery".........clark
Hey is it just me that gets the impression that the national weather service doesnt have a clue what to forcast for this weekend? 2-4 I hate that forecast that is like saying lets set on the fence so we can jump off either way friday and not look like complete morons. I want to go but I kinda want it to give me an excuse not to go , thinking of riding down to Gorgetown and looking at a Robolo for sale.
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23 Contender with bad 2 footitis
"A man who never pushed the limits never really lived."
ocean isle this weekend
