Thirty Thunks...The Real Story

snichols · 01-05-2004, 11:34 AM

As stated in the previous post by Stalker Charters, Striper13 ("The Legend"), BOHICA (great acronym), Sea Devil ("I Don't Know How To Bucktail), Glenn (I Forgot My BassBarn Password), Phoenixville Dick (Now You Have A Barn Handle...Stop Lurking) and Captain Skip (The Animal) decided to venture out one last time before hibernating for the winter.

We started out with calm seas and a light breeze, Skip was the first to hook up with a schoolie (that's what happens when you get to fish the virgin water before your paying customers do)

Glenn was next with a keeper, then Dick nailed a nice one. Sea Devil was next and then Striper13 got into one. By now, I was in familiar territory...skunk city, with BOHICA right with me. Glenn got another and Sea Devil a couple more. Dick chimed in again as did Striper13, but BOHICA and I were still fishless. Finally I got one and added 3 more by the end of the day.

BOHICA tried everything, changing rods, reels and bucktails, all to no avail. (By the way, that was one fine birds-nest you had on that conventional rod, I nominate you to be the BassBarn casting instructor)

At last he finally broke the jinx and there were high fives all around.

With all of our lines in the water, it was surprising that we didn't have more crossed lines. Unfortunately, the only tangles we had were with Badfinger...and he wasn't even on our boat.

I have to tell you, these guys were the most polite "Fish Killers" that I have ever spent the day with. Unlike on the Mega Bites, where they gaff first and ask questions later, this crew would gently net, lip or lift the fish before finally THUNKING them onto the deck. These guys also didn't laugh at me for asking to release my fish, probably because they didn't think that I would catch any.

Anyway, we were stuck on 29 fish and had to reach 30 to make this trip extra special. The wind picked up, the storm was approaching and the fish got lockjaw. We all put on our "rally caps", except Striper13, since he was wearing a skicap we couldn't tell if he put it on backward or not.

Glenn nailed the 30th fish on one of the final drifts.

High hook(s) for the day were Striper13 and Sea Devil, with 7 each.

A great day with some great anglers. We couldn't ask for a better way to end/begin the new season.

Thanks guys, see you again in the spring.

[ 01-05-2004, 09:38 AM: Message edited by: snichols ]

BOHICA · 01-05-2004, 11:47 AM

Steve, nice re-cap of our great day. I would like to add that I tried chewing tabacco, cigarettes and beer to lift the jinx on me yesterday and nothing worked. It was my worst outing in the rips yet but was still a great day. Good guys all around and if you recall we released 23 out of 30 fish caught. Nice day of catch and release. You're still on for a guided trip fly fishing your area. Talk to you soon. E-mail Michael.Madison@Wachovia.com.

BOHICA · 01-05-2004, 11:48 AM

Steve, nice re-cap of our great day. I would like to add that I tried chewing tabacco, cigarettes and beer to lift the jinx on me yesterday and nothing worked. It was my worst outing in the rips yet but was still a great day. Good guys all around and if you recall we released 23 out of 30 fish caught. Nice day of catch and release. You're still on for a guided trip fly fishing your area. Talk to you soon. E-mail Michael.Madison@Wachovia.com.

striper2278 · 01-05-2004, 12:29 PM

Steve,

Catch and release is fine by me. I do it myself!

We were really blessed with good weather and good company the last few days.. Thanks alot guys, and hope you can make it out in the spring, when the bucktailing is even better in my opinion!

See ya all at barnfest!

Ding · 01-05-2004, 01:04 PM

Steve,
Great to hear ya got the boat skunk off your back. The reason those guys didn't have too much fun at your expense is probably because they figured you couldn't take anymore after the Mega Bytes slaughter. I was kinda hoping to read that Sea Devil had to put you in his shirt pocket. Keep up your Thunkin. HAPPY DAYS.

Ding

Ding · 01-05-2004, 01:05 PM

BOHICA,
Maybe if you changed your handle the fishing and other aspects in life might change. HAPPY DAYS.

Ding

Billy BaitSlinger · 01-05-2004, 03:29 PM

OK, I give up.

Any help on what BOHICA stands for?

BOHICA · 01-05-2004, 04:32 PM

Bend over, here it comes again.

No chance of changing it Ding, it covers soo many aspects of boat ownership. Bohica out till spring run

!!

RodFather · 01-05-2004, 05:45 PM

Sounds like a GREAT day guys, thanks for sharing your report.

LunchMan · 01-05-2004, 07:14 PM

Steve
Glad to hear you got some fish.You guys had some great weather.Wish I could have made it down there.
The Thunk is not the same with out the Thwack.

[img]tongue.gif[/img]
See you at the Fest.Are you sitting with us?

Sea Devil · 01-05-2004, 08:09 PM

i belive it was the swish and thunk method sunday.... swish of the net and thunk of the striper hitting the deck

GRIMREAPER · 01-05-2004, 08:55 PM

Steve glad to see that you all caught fish. It is always a great feeling when the whole boat avoided the skunk. I wish I could of joined you guys but I have to work on sundays...

VOLKANMAN · 01-10-2004, 02:46 PM

Hey Steve,

Congrats on getting DE-SKUNKED.....sounds like a great day....Even if you released your fish...Volk

Ding · 01-13-2004, 01:30 PM

BOHICA,
It takes away the element of surprise when you look so forward to it. You might want to rig up a cathcers mitt, so it won't hurt as much. HAPPY DAYS.

Ding

Sea Devil · 01-18-2004, 11:48 AM

i am looking out my window at the snow/rain saying ... [img]smile.gif[/img] damn i wish it was that day again

01-05-2004, 11:34 AM	#1
snichols Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pitman NJ & Cape May C.H. Posts: 3,008	As stated in the previous post by Stalker Charters, Striper13 ("The Legend"), BOHICA (great acronym), Sea Devil ("I Don't Know How To Bucktail), Glenn (I Forgot My BassBarn Password), Phoenixville Dick (Now You Have A Barn Handle...Stop Lurking) and Captain Skip (The Animal) decided to venture out one last time before hibernating for the winter. We started out with calm seas and a light breeze, Skip was the first to hook up with a schoolie (that's what happens when you get to fish the virgin water before your paying customers do) Glenn was next with a keeper, then Dick nailed a nice one. Sea Devil was next and then Striper13 got into one. By now, I was in familiar territory...skunk city, with BOHICA right with me. Glenn got another and Sea Devil a couple more. Dick chimed in again as did Striper13, but BOHICA and I were still fishless. Finally I got one and added 3 more by the end of the day. BOHICA tried everything, changing rods, reels and bucktails, all to no avail. (By the way, that was one fine birds-nest you had on that conventional rod, I nominate you to be the BassBarn casting instructor) At last he finally broke the jinx and there were high fives all around. With all of our lines in the water, it was surprising that we didn't have more crossed lines. Unfortunately, the only tangles we had were with Badfinger...and he wasn't even on our boat. I have to tell you, these guys were the most polite "Fish Killers" that I have ever spent the day with. Unlike on the Mega Bites, where they gaff first and ask questions later, this crew would gently net, lip or lift the fish before finally THUNKING them onto the deck. These guys also didn't laugh at me for asking to release my fish, probably because they didn't think that I would catch any. Anyway, we were stuck on 29 fish and had to reach 30 to make this trip extra special. The wind picked up, the storm was approaching and the fish got lockjaw. We all put on our "rally caps", except Striper13, since he was wearing a skicap we couldn't tell if he put it on backward or not. Glenn nailed the 30th fish on one of the final drifts. High hook(s) for the day were Striper13 and Sea Devil, with 7 each. A great day with some great anglers. We couldn't ask for a better way to end/begin the new season. Thanks guys, see you again in the spring. [ 01-05-2004, 09:38 AM: Message edited by: snichols ] __________________ 99% Catch & Release/Charter Member-SJCFA/RFA Member/Bass Barn MEMBER #58 Good things come...to those who wade!

01-05-2004, 11:47 AM	#2
BOHICA Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Osborn Island, NJ Posts: 177	Steve, nice re-cap of our great day. I would like to add that I tried chewing tabacco, cigarettes and beer to lift the jinx on me yesterday and nothing worked. It was my worst outing in the rips yet but was still a great day. Good guys all around and if you recall we released 23 out of 30 fish caught. Nice day of catch and release. You're still on for a guided trip fly fishing your area. Talk to you soon. E-mail Michael.Madison@Wachovia.com. __________________ Capt. Mike<br />BOHICA - Dusky 26 CC<br />USCG Lic. Master Capt.<br />Member BHMTC,IGFA & RFA

01-05-2004, 11:48 AM	#3
BOHICA Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Osborn Island, NJ Posts: 177	Steve, nice re-cap of our great day. I would like to add that I tried chewing tabacco, cigarettes and beer to lift the jinx on me yesterday and nothing worked. It was my worst outing in the rips yet but was still a great day. Good guys all around and if you recall we released 23 out of 30 fish caught. Nice day of catch and release. You're still on for a guided trip fly fishing your area. Talk to you soon. E-mail Michael.Madison@Wachovia.com. __________________ Capt. Mike<br />BOHICA - Dusky 26 CC<br />USCG Lic. Master Capt.<br />Member BHMTC,IGFA & RFA

01-05-2004, 12:29 PM	#4
striper2278 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: On the water! Posts: 12,459	Steve, Catch and release is fine by me. I do it myself! We were really blessed with good weather and good company the last few days.. Thanks alot guys, and hope you can make it out in the spring, when the bucktailing is even better in my opinion! See ya all at barnfest! __________________ Capt. Skip* STALKER CHARTERS 34' CALVIN BEAL Pro Staff Affiliations SHIMANO FISHING COMPANY AFTCO/BLUEWATER WESTERN FILAMENTS TOUGH LINE XP PROFISHCO TONY MAJA’S E-Z OUT RODDER STERLING TACKLE CM TACKLE BUCKTAIL BOB'S

01-05-2004, 01:04 PM	#5
Ding Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ocean City USA Posts: 12,100	Steve, Great to hear ya got the boat skunk off your back. The reason those guys didn't have too much fun at your expense is probably because they figured you couldn't take anymore after the Mega Bytes slaughter. I was kinda hoping to read that Sea Devil had to put you in his shirt pocket. Keep up your Thunkin. HAPPY DAYS. Ding __________________ HAPPY DAYS! USCGA, Salty Dogs, fan, "The Ancient Mariners", Michael, Tara, Earl, Thanks for being my heros.

01-05-2004, 01:05 PM	#6
Ding Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ocean City USA Posts: 12,100	BOHICA, Maybe if you changed your handle the fishing and other aspects in life might change. HAPPY DAYS. Ding __________________ HAPPY DAYS! USCGA, Salty Dogs, fan, "The Ancient Mariners", Michael, Tara, Earl, Thanks for being my heros.

01-05-2004, 03:29 PM	#7
Billy BaitSlinger Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: phoenixville, pa, usa Posts: 653	OK, I give up. Any help on what BOHICA stands for?

01-05-2004, 04:32 PM	#8
BOHICA Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Osborn Island, NJ Posts: 177	Bend over, here it comes again. No chance of changing it Ding, it covers soo many aspects of boat ownership. Bohica out till spring run !! __________________ Capt. Mike<br />BOHICA - Dusky 26 CC<br />USCG Lic. Master Capt.<br />Member BHMTC,IGFA & RFA

01-05-2004, 05:45 PM	#9
RodFather Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Washington TWP NJ Posts: 5,037	Sounds like a GREAT day guys, thanks for sharing your report. __________________ "Because thats what we do" Faster, Smarter, Better!

01-05-2004, 07:14 PM	#10
LunchMan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bristol,Pa and Cape May Court House Posts: 1,114	Steve Glad to hear you got some fish.You guys had some great weather.Wish I could have made it down there. The Thunk is not the same with out the Thwack. [img]tongue.gif[/img] See you at the Fest.Are you sitting with us? __________________ Pat "IRISH WAKE" Bree-Zee-Lee Marnia

01-05-2004, 08:09 PM	#11
Sea Devil Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Spring City Pa. Posts: 3,643	i belive it was the swish and thunk method sunday.... swish of the net and thunk of the striper hitting the deck __________________ Sometimes.. When The Water Is Verry,Verry, Quiet...You Can Actually Hear The Fish Laughing At You!!!

01-05-2004, 08:55 PM	#12
GRIMREAPER Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Media Pa USA Posts: 1,988	Steve glad to see that you all caught fish. It is always a great feeling when the whole boat avoided the skunk. I wish I could of joined you guys but I have to work on sundays...

01-10-2004, 02:46 PM	#13
VOLKANMAN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: WOODBURY----Money Island Posts: 725	Hey Steve, Congrats on getting DE-SKUNKED.....sounds like a great day....Even if you released your fish...Volk __________________ Hydra-Sports 21CC MONEYSHOT Rusty Joe's Marina, Money Island

01-13-2004, 01:30 PM	#14
Ding Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ocean City USA Posts: 12,100	BOHICA, It takes away the element of surprise when you look so forward to it. You might want to rig up a cathcers mitt, so it won't hurt as much. HAPPY DAYS. Ding __________________ HAPPY DAYS! USCGA, Salty Dogs, fan, "The Ancient Mariners", Michael, Tara, Earl, Thanks for being my heros.

01-18-2004, 11:48 AM	#15
Sea Devil Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Spring City Pa. Posts: 3,643	i am looking out my window at the snow/rain saying ... [img]smile.gif[/img] damn i wish it was that day again __________________ Sometimes.. When The Water Is Verry,Verry, Quiet...You Can Actually Hear The Fish Laughing At You!!!

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