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Title: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: IrishAyes on July 11, 2009, 08:58:26 PM
Had Bob Cole, Ralph, Andy, Lenny and John B on board today. We were entered in my marina's fluker tournament. Thirty two boats in the tournament and eighteen boats entered in the calcutta.

There was little wind and no drift first thing out.

We wanted some big fish today so we started in deep water fishing off the Pinta wreck. No results there so we moved north to Tarpon Lump. Another goose egg on the fluke but we did get some big seabass there. Moved north again to another hill. Got some shorts and more seabass.

Finally made it to the snake area. Some more shorts. Decided to go deeper in the same area so we moved out some. Great move. Five minutes into the first drift thru this area brought a 7.2 pound fluke into the boat. This was caught by John B. Made several more drifts in this area but only brought in one more keeper.

The wind started to pick up so we decided to start making our way back toward our inlet. We were going to stop on a few spots on the way in but the wind brought 4-5 foot seas with it and too fast of a drift to make it worth while. Made our way back to the marina for weigh in.

At the end of the weigh in our fluke held up for first place. Second largest entry was six plus pounds.

We took first place in the tournament and won the calcutta. The best prize of all for winning the tournament is bragging rights for the season as the big dog fluking boat.  t^
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: Hotrod on July 11, 2009, 09:02:56 PM
 TT^  Good For You Joe  t^
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: Pfishingruven on July 11, 2009, 09:15:37 PM
Congrats on winning!  Nice size marina tournament with 32 boats.

 TT^
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: IrishAyes on July 11, 2009, 09:17:03 PM
Not a bad first prize and calcutta $$$ either.  TT^
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: Pfishingruven on July 11, 2009, 09:18:36 PM
Not a bad first prize and calcutta $$$ either.  TT^

Nice!!

 TT^
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: Capt -Jerry P on July 11, 2009, 09:20:38 PM
Way To Go Capt Joe n Crew

Nice Fish

Congrats On the Tourney!!!
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: hareball on July 11, 2009, 09:21:45 PM
Great job Capt. Joe and crew TT^

We already knew what boat raises the big fluke though. chrz
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: kezsr on July 11, 2009, 09:58:41 PM
congrats Joe for getting on the big one t^ you don't need the most just the biggest.   Kez
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: shkbilly on July 11, 2009, 10:13:42 PM
Nice work Joe!  t^
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: Woodstock on July 11, 2009, 10:42:12 PM
 t^ ;D TT^
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: Drew806 on July 11, 2009, 11:27:22 PM
Congrats Joe.
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: Capt. Mike on July 12, 2009, 12:12:03 AM
Nice job Capt. Joe and crew!   TT^
Congrats on being #1 slt
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: fishraiser on July 12, 2009, 07:07:53 AM
 chrz Congrats on the victory Joe & crew,things got a little tough out there in the afternoon  grtn
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: wb on July 12, 2009, 07:34:40 AM
congrats Joe you did more than just fish it

more like walked away with it

sounds like you had to earn it tho makes it all the more sweet
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: Treebeard on July 12, 2009, 08:10:08 AM
Fine job Capt. Joe!!  Congrats on the $$ fish  TT^ Enjoy them braggin rights.. you earned it  chrz
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: Uncle Luna on July 12, 2009, 08:24:48 AM
Congrats capt. Joe and crew you are top dog in your marina.
We were out yesterday on the Luna Sea 3, morning was flat as could be within 2 hours it was like
victory at sea , toughed it out though had 6 keepers nothing big like yours though congrats again on the win.
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: salty pig on July 12, 2009, 08:28:50 AM
nice Job  TT^
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on July 12, 2009, 08:55:52 AM
 t^
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: Reel Time on July 12, 2009, 10:02:05 AM
gratz. thought it was already known you where the big fluke boat there,,,,, chrz chrz
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: pilot2550 on July 12, 2009, 10:20:24 AM
Well done Joe ;).  Nice tourny and nicer when you pocket the ca ching.  Congratulations.
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: sea nymph on July 12, 2009, 10:27:50 AM
Nice Catch and even a little nicer to earn some gas money!  Congratulations!!!
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: urulie on July 12, 2009, 10:44:18 AM
nice work cap joe  chrz
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: kpcoe on July 12, 2009, 01:56:01 PM
Way to go Captain! chrz to a first place fluke!
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: Bucktail on July 12, 2009, 05:40:22 PM
Awesome Joe!  Congrats to you and to John on your big win! t^
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: PeggyLee on July 12, 2009, 05:52:46 PM
Nice Job Joe. Way to go on placing 1st.Moving was the trick.AJ.    chrz
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: Salty Dog on July 12, 2009, 06:21:29 PM
Nice. t^
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: Tuna Tales on July 12, 2009, 07:52:56 PM
Well done Joe and crew!!   Great feeling coming in #1.

Way to go.



Joe T.
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: Hunter 2 on July 12, 2009, 07:58:27 PM
Nice size fish Joe.  Good job chrz.
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: Capt. Carl on July 12, 2009, 08:11:29 PM
Great job joe!!!!!!!!! chrz
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: dreamsfloatjoe on July 12, 2009, 08:13:13 PM
 grtn  Congratulations John B., Andy, Bob Cole, Lenny, Ralph and Captain Joe!   slt
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: Hotrod on July 12, 2009, 09:08:11 PM
Ok I'll ask..

What was the final Take  ;D

I'm thinking about 4K  5hrug
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: IrishAyes on July 12, 2009, 09:09:09 PM
Add another 700 and you hit it.  TT^

Even with being split six ways...not a bad payday.  chrz
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: crazyivan96 on July 12, 2009, 09:28:27 PM
WTG Joe. What did the big flattie eat?
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: Hotrod on July 12, 2009, 09:29:41 PM
Add another 700 and you hit it.  TT^

Even with being split six ways...not a bad payday.  chrz

YEA BABY!!!.. Good for you guys!!!
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: IrishAyes on July 12, 2009, 09:30:11 PM
Squid strip, smelt and gulp combo.  t^
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: Bucktail on July 12, 2009, 09:47:57 PM
Cool! t^
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: 0ffShoreRy@n on July 12, 2009, 09:50:55 PM
 TT^ slt TT^ chrz congrats
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: Spearfish on July 13, 2009, 10:05:06 AM
Nice Job.
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: ped579 on July 13, 2009, 10:06:00 AM
 t^ grtn
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: Art Berkman on July 13, 2009, 11:47:53 AM
Congrats Capt Joe & Crew  chrz
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: bassnblues on July 13, 2009, 11:52:09 AM
Congrats!!  t^ t^
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: striper74 on July 13, 2009, 12:52:16 PM
Nice job with the Biggun, love those Peruvians's! t^
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: gottog on July 13, 2009, 01:04:28 PM
WTG!!!  slt
 TT^chrz TT^
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: Kenny on July 13, 2009, 09:37:16 PM
Great job Joe and crew!!!
Braggin right plus the top money fish, doesn't get any better than that!
WTG..  chrz chrz
Title: Re: Irish Ayes...fished our marina's fluke tournament
Post by: Pops Soul on July 13, 2009, 09:47:33 PM
 slt Congrats from Ohio Joe grtn and Crew  t^  Bob Cole first we heard your name mentioned in a report this year and you didn't even boat the money fish, Whats up with that Bob 5hrug