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Title: Irish Ayes Trolling the Mudhole 8-10
Post by: IrishAyes on August 10, 2008, 07:32:37 PM: Departed Shark River Inlet at 5:30 am. Set a course to the Humpty Dumpty. The sun was rising as we were motoring there.

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/irishayes_photos/sunrise.jpg)

Ran at about 25 knots and arrived just after sunrise.

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/irishayes_photos/minutesaftersunrise.jpg)

Just short of our destination we slowed down to set up our lines.

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/irishayes_photos/settingup.jpg)

This ship was our only boat we saw until the afternoon.

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/irishayes_photos/company8-10.jpg)

After setting up and putting the lines out we began our troll with an eight line spread.

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/irishayes_photos/portsideofspread.jpg)
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/irishayes_photos/stbdsideofspread.jpg)

As you can see, the ocean was as beautiful as the sunrise was.

While trolling, we saw some marine activity. Had a lot of bait breaking water at one point, but did not get a strike. We were visited by four ocean sunfish, a large sea turtle and many dolphin. The dolphin at times were playing at the boat, sometimes leading the way.

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/irishayes_photos/dolphinatrail8-10.jpg)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/irishayes_photos/dolphinjumping8-10-1.jpg)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/irishayes_photos/dolphinleadingboat.jpg)

We trolled from the Humpty Dumpty to Little Italy, to the Lillian, Monster Ledge and then to the Shark River Reef. We hit many contour lines looking for fish. We trolled and tossed bait at the lobster pots trying for mahi mahi.

We did land a fish at one of the pots.

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/irishayes_photos/ourbigcatch8-10.jpg)

Although the catch wasn't what we were in search of, the company and watching nature and it's creatures made for a perfect day.
Title: Re: Irish Ayes Trolling the Mudhole 8-10
Post by: Pops Soul on August 10, 2008, 07:38:31 PM: Very Nice report Joe And Great pics t^
Title: Re: Irish Ayes Trolling the Mudhole 8-10
Post by: FINITALIA2 on August 10, 2008, 07:51:37 PM: nice pics
Title: Re: Irish Ayes Trolling the Mudhole 8-10
Post by: Hotrod on August 10, 2008, 07:54:10 PM: WOW!> Nice Pics Joe!!!
Title: Re: Irish Ayes Trolling the Mudhole 8-10
Post by: IrishAyes on August 10, 2008, 08:12:02 PM: Forgot to mention. Had Capt Mike, Andy and Southpaw Vinnie aboard today. Great crew who all worked together.

Switched off at the helm also.
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/irishayes_photos/captmikeathelm8-10-1.jpg)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/irishayes_photos/andyathelm8-10-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Irish Ayes Trolling the Mudhole 8-10
Post by: Capt. Mike on August 10, 2008, 08:13:40 PM: Great Pics Capt.

Thanks Again. I had a great time. chrz
Title: Re: Irish Ayes Trolling the Mudhole 8-10
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on August 10, 2008, 08:37:33 PM: very nice, detailed report
Title: Re: Irish Ayes Trolling the Mudhole 8-10
Post by: Bucktail on August 10, 2008, 08:59:29 PM: Nice try. Great pics! t^ Even with no knockdowns it sounds like you guys had an awesome day! ;D
Title: Re: Irish Ayes Trolling the Mudhole 8-10
Post by: PeggyLee on August 10, 2008, 09:02:00 PM: Nice report Joe and the Pics.make me feel I was out there with you guys.NICE.
Title: Re: Irish Ayes Trolling the Mudhole 8-10
Post by: twoforhooking on August 10, 2008, 09:04:18 PM: Great Pics t^ chrz
Title: Re: Irish Ayes Trolling the Mudhole 8-10
Post by: Chet on August 10, 2008, 09:23:27 PM: nice report joe, you braved the t-storms, and looked like youy got some nice weather out there. I think I am shooting for Friday, maybe sharkin
Title: Re: Irish Ayes Trolling the Mudhole 8-10
Post by: IrishAyes on August 10, 2008, 09:30:37 PM: We made it back before the t-storms hit. Got lucky again. ;D

I haven't done a shark trip yet this year. Planned a few but the weather did not cooperate.
Title: Re: Irish Ayes Trolling the Mudhole 8-10
Post by: Pfishingruven on August 10, 2008, 09:36:21 PM: Sorry you really didn't catch anything...BUT what an awesome day!! The sights must have been something and the pics were great!! You could probably make money just doing sightseeing tours, rofl! Thanks for sharing.

TT^
Title: Re: Irish Ayes Trolling the Mudhole 8-10
Post by: IrishAyes on August 10, 2008, 09:38:32 PM: I did mention just that to the crew. Extra cost for the site seeing tour. Their comment was...good thing we didn't see a whale, we'd have to pay double. w00t
Title: Re: Irish Ayes Trolling the Mudhole 8-10
Post by: Tuna Tales on August 10, 2008, 10:17:32 PM: Nice effort Joe...and great pics

See you soon

Joe T.
Title: Re: Irish Ayes Trolling the Mudhole 8-10
Post by: Pfishingruven on August 10, 2008, 10:53:31 PM: Quote from: IrishAyes on August 10, 2008, 09:38:32 PM
I did mention just that to the crew. Extra cost for the site seeing tour. Their comment was...good thing we didn't see a whale, we'd have to pay double. w00t

rofla hhppy.

I was told today that there are boats taking people on sightseeing tours looking at the dolphins in the Navesink. Anything to make some money...and I don't blame them at all!!

TT^
Title: Re: Irish Ayes Trolling the Mudhole 8-10
Post by: ped579 on August 11, 2008, 12:14:24 AM: Thanks for a great report Joe and crew. It looked like a fantastic day to be on the water today and I am glad you made it back before the storms hit.

Better luck next time guys.

I am going to try the BI tomorrow to see what is going on down there. Monday should be slow on the beach which makes for a good fishing day.

Happy Catching

Paul
Title: Re: Irish Ayes Trolling the Mudhole 8-10
Post by: Still Running on August 11, 2008, 07:38:48 AM: Nice pics Joe!
Title: Re: Irish Ayes Trolling the Mudhole 8-10
Post by: Last Call on August 11, 2008, 08:01:06 AM: Great pictures and report. Glad to hear you beat the storms.

Last Call
Title: Re: Irish Ayes Trolling the Mudhole 8-10
Post by: Treebeard on August 11, 2008, 08:10:33 AM: Great report Joe.. t^ Beautiful pics. chrz
Title: Re: Irish Ayes Trolling the Mudhole 8-10
Post by: pilot2550 on August 11, 2008, 11:26:48 AM: Great photo's Capt Joe!
Title: Re: Irish Ayes Trolling the Mudhole 8-10
Post by: wb on August 11, 2008, 03:20:26 PM: the non tangling Gods are smiling on you with an 8-line spread. That and/or your boat goes VERY straight. Even when I stagger them markedly I'm lucky to successfully run 4 lines. Then again my boat doesn't go straight, period. It's all part of the adventure...

Nice report, sounds like a fun day. t^
Title: Re: Irish Ayes Trolling the Mudhole 8-10
Post by: IrishAyes on August 11, 2008, 03:26:33 PM: I give credit to Captain Mike for the spread. He set them out and we had no problems with them even in a tight turn around the pots. t^