Author Topic: 12/28 Toggin'! (Read 6008 times)

mboy · « **on:** December 28, 2007, 09:26:50 PM »

Well, interesting day to say the least.

Started out well. Met Young Gull and Duffman (finally, after trying to fish together for a few years now).

Headed down to the boat at the Highlands to meet up with the other 3 fisherman and Capt.

Headed out to 17 fathoms area. Made 1 drop and moved fast after a few minutes of no action.

Started to set up for 2nd drop and then the lesson began.

Anchor line + forward gear + inboard engine = BAD.

Anchor line wrapped around prop.

Not good. After a bit of trying to decide what to do (and not do- like jump into 45 dgree water with no wet suitor tank- yes SOME people were considering doing this-not me tho), capt. cut line, got anchor back, spliced to new line and dropped anchor.

While Capt was trying to figure out what to do, who to call, etc, we said F*ck it and dropped our baits down. Started with a couple of Ling and a nice conger eel. Then to the tog started chewing.
About this time, Sea tow was called and they were looking for a diver.
So during the 3-4 hours we waited, we had some action (which seemed better then all other reports today).
Mind you we were dead in the water, 1 anchor out basically randomly where we were.

Sea Tow eventually came, diver went under, cut the line, everything OK.

Capt then dealt with is winch and anchor line for another hour or so while we continued to catch fish.

After that, we made some moves, caught a couple other fish and that was pretty much it.
Ironically, the best fishing we had was when we were dead in the water, unable to move.

Turned out the other 3 from the crew (Bob who was a late addition via email last night) was a super nice guy and experienced fisherman/boat owner- he had the biggest tog around 7lbs and a bunch of nice Ling.

The other 2 were friends of the Capt (Mike and his buddy Ron) and very nice guys as well. Excellent conversation, plenty of jokes and just all around good company helped turn the day around (along with fish of course).

We wound up with 15 keeper togs to 7lbs, maybe 6-8 throw backs. 1 conger eel and 6 ling to 3lbs or so.

Got in late as capt stayed out to make sure we got our full fishing time in.

Really is special to get a few guys together on a boat many of whom never met before, but share a hobby that they are passionate about and can enjoy while hanging out together.

Was that kind of trip even with some DRAMA thrown in early on.

1 more thing to add was Sea Tow. I have had experience with them several times on pops boats past few years and now again today.

1st off, you are a fool (yes a fool) if you do not have their coverage for $149 per year).
2nd, their professionalism and knowledge is exemplary. I hate having to need them, but when you do, you better believe you can count on them to make the right calls and offer top notch assistance.
I have heard good things about boat US, but never experienced them. I have no reason to change from Sea Tow tho.

Couple great guys came out and helped us today (at a premium of course).

Anyway, here are some pics:

mboy · « **Reply #1 on:** December 28, 2007, 09:28:31 PM »

Turns out, what amounted to really just 5 guys fishing on this boat today, seemed to do better then most of the other boats out today from reports I have seen. Appeared to be a slow day by all other reports for most part.

Turned out to be pretty good day for us I guess

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Author Topic: 12/28 Toggin'! (Read 6008 times)