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Offline TurboDan

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Collective Skunking, But Still A Great Day 11/21
« on: November 21, 2007, 05:22:21 PM »
I knew something was off when I saw "the fleet" drifting in the middle of the Manasquan Inlet this afternoon when I went out.  After buying a fresh turkey, meeting up with my uncle to prepare a few details for tomorrow's festivities and purchasing some winterizing gear for the sad event to come this Saturday, I figured I could get some time out on the water.

It wasn't to be.  I broke the inlet, and was met with 4-6 foot rollers coming from every which way, driven by the south wind.  I couldn't believe a little 16' aluminum boat with a tiller outboard was making his way further out the inlet.  I turned around, figuring not only was it a bit unsafe to be out alone in those seas in the middle of November in a relatively small boat, but that jigging wouldn't be any fun anyway. Didn't spot any bird action during my few minutes outside.

I fished in the Manasquan River with the rest of the fleet for a little while, and between radio conversations and the old "have any luck" questions shouted from boat to boat, it seemed like nobody had a good day of fishing.

But in any event, it was 60 degrees, I was out on the water for one last time before the boat gets hauled for the winter, and it felt great!  Got back to the dock, took a ride to the gas station, returned to the boat and topped off the tank for the winter.  The sunset was breaking through some clouds and it was amazing seeing the orange-pink light filtering down through the fog produced from the warm air meeting the chilly water.  It was one of those sunsets you'll never forget, and it was the perfect farewell to the first 6 weeks with my new boat.

Can't wait 'til Winter Flounder season starts!


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Re: Collective Skunking, But Still A Great Day 11/21
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2007, 05:34:23 PM »
Nice report Dan.  The last trip of the year is always a sad event.  At least you had decent weather, winds being the exception, to be out.

Hook em up next year.   t^
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Re: Collective Skunking, But Still A Great Day 11/21
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2007, 10:43:42 PM »
Good report Dan.  Sorry I missed this Baby t^



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Re: Collective Skunking, But Still A Great Day 11/21
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2007, 10:53:24 PM »
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Re: Collective Skunking, But Still A Great Day 11/21
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2007, 10:59:09 PM »
Hi Dan,

Thanks for the report,  I and about an hour away from any saltwater right now and having withdrawl symptoms.
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