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Post by gnrphil on Jul 9, 2018 21:45:50 GMT -6
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Post by Juan on Jul 10, 2018 5:18:58 GMT -6
Bahamas? Chillin with a "toddy" and a "fag" in the 5th picture?  I thought you funny flag types called a vacation a "holiday" ?? Looks like a fun time!! |
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Post by gnrphil on Jul 10, 2018 5:58:40 GMT -6
Bahamas? Chillin with a "toddy" and a "fag" in the 5th picture? I thought you funny flag types called a vacation a "holiday" ?? Looks like a fun time!! LOL just trying to fit in with the locals old chap , Yes Bimini Bahamas emthup |
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Post by freezerfiller on Jul 10, 2018 17:51:53 GMT -6
I saw you got set up for fishing, but I didn't see the fish? or chips...
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Post by gnrphil on Jul 10, 2018 21:56:09 GMT -6
I saw you got set up for fishing, but I didn't see the fish? or chips... Well as you all know I'm not that good at this fishing game although I'm trying, I took the missus out with me and we trolled around for a bit, about twenty minutes in I hear that beautiful sound of a reel spooling out behind me (she got excited enough to put her beer down), you won't believe it but I caught a Wahoo in 60 ft trolling at 5-6 mph. Got it to the boat, gaffed it and then dropped it off the gaff 021 , lost my lure too. It was fun though and she said she'd go again, so a win there. We then went too the Big Game Club and had a Mahi sammich with chips emthup |
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Post by RunninLate on Jul 11, 2018 9:50:59 GMT -6
Phil, I am wanting to cross in my 21'. Not worried about the trip over but the trip coming home is the issue. Have you got stuck over there in the past? Any problem leaving the truck and trailer somewhere safe? Is your truck a 2500 or HD? I just have a 1500 and the trailer does not have brakes (FL law).
Going to the range this Thursday late afternoon to shoot a little and they are having a low country boil. Call me if interested.
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Post by freezerfiller on Jul 11, 2018 10:48:09 GMT -6
That's awesome on the wahoo! I've never caught one. Glad to hear you are getting there!
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Post by Juan on Jul 11, 2018 15:19:06 GMT -6
I've never caught a wahoo either but I caught a blue fin tuna today.  |
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Post by Simple Man on Jul 11, 2018 19:53:41 GMT -6
FYI, Cut the darker red meat out and fry the lighter red meat and your "bluefin" isn't bad eating.
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Post by gnrphil on Jul 11, 2018 20:04:15 GMT -6
Phil, I am wanting to cross in my 21'. Not worried about the trip over but the trip coming home is the issue. Have you got stuck over there in the past? Any problem leaving the truck and trailer somewhere safe? Is your truck a 2500 or HD? I just have a 1500 and the trailer does not have brakes (FL law). Going to the range this Thursday late afternoon to shoot a little and they are having a low country boil. Call me if interested. So far (three crossings) the trip home has been smooth as glass so that hasn't been a problem, I've always left the truck and trailer at Harbour Towne Marine where they have 24/7 seven security, not had a problem and the red truck passenger door doesn't lock. Truck this trip was a 1999 F350, trip before was a Chevy suburban 1500 which was no problem. I wouldn't worry about the brakes as your on a GA tag and if you have all the straps on correctly you're not likely to get stopped. I've got a convention to attend in Savannah this weekend so I'll be busy , we'll get together one of these days I promise. It's looking like we will go again next summer so if you want to go with us let me know. |
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Post by gnrphil on Jul 11, 2018 20:06:24 GMT -6
That's awesome on the wahoo! I've never caught one. Glad to hear you are getting there! Yeah I was expecting a Cuda but when I got it too the boat I thought that's not a Cuda, looked it up later and sure enough it was a Wahoo. Pissed I didn't get pics. |
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Post by gnrphil on Jul 11, 2018 20:07:33 GMT -6
I've never caught a wahoo either but I caught a blue fin tuna today. Another of the many species on my bucket list. emthup |
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Post by RunninLate on Jul 11, 2018 23:06:00 GMT -6
Phil I have the grandson in this weekend and his prents next weekend. I am planninng on beiing at the range on Saturday and in thr boat on Sunday abd next Saturday.
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Post by Juan on Jul 12, 2018 5:12:56 GMT -6
FYI, Cut the darker red meat out and fry the lighter red meat and your "bluefin" isn't bad eating. |
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Post by Simple Man on Jul 16, 2018 21:46:38 GMT -6
FYI, Cut the darker red meat out and fry the lighter red meat and your "bluefin" isn't bad eating. Try it next time you go. When you catch one, cut his gills, hold him by the tail in the water and let him bleed out. Then filet like normal. Trim the outer darker chunks away and use them for crab trap or snapper bait. Fry the lighter colered pieces. It's not bad. Just make sure it's a Bonita On a second look at your picture, I mis ID'd your fish at first. I thought it was a bonita. You've got a little tunny and they are pretty bad. The spots on the belly give it away. |
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Post by Juan on Jul 17, 2018 4:46:26 GMT -6
Try it next time you go. When you catch one, cut his gills, hold him by the tail in the water and let him bleed out. Then filet like normal. Trim the outer darker chunks away and use them for crab trap or snapper bait. Fry the lighter colered pieces. It's not bad. Just make sure it's a Bonita On a second look at your picture, I mis ID'd your fish at first. I thought it was a bonita. You've got a little tunny and they are pretty bad. The spots on the belly give it away. |
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Post by gtightline on Jul 28, 2018 7:30:40 GMT -6
Tunny has squiggly lines/markings, Bonita has straighter lines...I have heard that Bonita is good eating, but I too have never eaten one...Was talking to some guy from Hawaii who says that they make like a fish dip out of them, I don't know about that..ha
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Post by gtightline on Jul 28, 2018 7:42:21 GMT -6
So far (three crossings) the trip home has been smooth as glass so that hasn't been a problem, I've always left the truck and trailer at Harbour Towne Marine where they have 24/7 seven security, not had a problem and the red truck passenger door doesn't lock. Truck this trip was a 1999 F350, trip before was a Chevy suburban 1500 which was no problem. I wouldn't worry about the brakes as your on a GA tag and if you have all the straps on correctly you're not likely to get stopped. I've got a convention to attend in Savannah this weekend so I'll be busy , we'll get together one of these days I promise. It's looking like we will go again next summer so if you want to go with us let me know. Hey Phil, I was over at Harbour Town Marina last week, man that place was packed with trucks and trailers that people had left there while they made the crossing over to the islands..You are right about it being a safe place to leave your tow vehicle and trailer...Harbour Town is a little pricey, but they have the best ramps in the area, although a little steep, and do have roving guards as you mention. I also like the fact that Harbour Town is right around the corner from the inlet (Port Everglades) where I go out of to do most of my saltwater fishing. |
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Post by gnrphil on Jul 28, 2018 7:56:58 GMT -6
It's worth the fee for the peace of mind knowing it'll be there when you get back, I think they're putting the price up (or have done) but it's still worth it.
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I thought you funny flag types called a vacation a "holiday" ?? 
