Got out of the Inlet at 5:30 am and ran in slick calm conditions. After receiving a string of outrageous lies from the Captain of Team Still Think'n regarding his postion and intentions on fishing locations we wound up 50 ft feet apart after running 35 miles offshore. Unfortunately, we both guessed wrong and although the conditions were perfect - loads of bait and a 5 degree break - the only thing missing was the tuna. Bob headed north and did a fantastic job on the mahi- we headed ino the tuna hole looking for the big eye I thought it would take to win this thing. For us nada - not a single stirike until 2:00 pm when we finally got the skunk out with a beautful 75 lb mako shark. Early Times made a deadly gaff shot but I must admit his was VERY careful when getting the shark in the box (whose mouth was looking like a chainsaw) but we got him nontheless. That was it for day 1.
Day 2 was a very different weather story. It looked like a half day trip to me as it was forecast to come up big in the afternoon. We set down in the tuna hole again in spite of the prevous day's strike out. At 7:30 we were putting the lines back when we hook up and capture a 50 lb yellowfin tuna.. I'm thinking "nice start" . We pounded the area 5 hours with nary a nibble. In fustration we trolled to the Point where we got another 30 lb yellow fin. Then the fun started at 1:30 when Still Think'n called to say they just took a big wave and were headed to the beach. I considered that good judgement and did the same an hour later. Ran home with 25 of the fleet in 4 to 6 with a good number of 8"s mixed in. When we got to the bar at the inlet it was blowing about 40 knots but the inlet was docile (in a relative sense if you know Oregon Inlet). So that was it - 2 tunas and our mako --but we had a great time-enjoyed being with Team Still Think'N - with the possible exception of their lying Captain - who, it was also very clear - married well above himself- . Congrat's to Bob and the Still Think'n crew on their outboard division win.

Come on Kent, surely not my buddy Bob. He doesn't lie, he gives the truth scope. He doesn't fib, he takes creative license with the facts. For he is a fisherman, and the truth is not in him.

Bob only tells the truth when he answers you in a VBSF PM (private board mail message). So if you want the truth you need to purchase a VBSF subscription and drop him a PM! ........


WAY TO GO BOB!

show me a Captain that don't lie
glade ya made it in safe

Kent as I said there must have been some magnetic intererence happening when I gave you my numbers...I don't know how that happened ...you must have been experiencing the same issues as you were about 15 miles off from where you told me ...congrats on the Mako and 2 YFT....I had a blast and really enjoyed working with you and your fine crew !....we'll get em next year ....Bob

If Bob says it's too rough and that they are heading in, that would be enough for me! Nice report, sounds like the tuna just were not home.

A fisherman lie -- never, confused maybe - electronic malfunction probably, mate reading the numbers to the capt most likely error, not Bob - a straight shooter,

you grinded it out like you should have in a tourney maybe one day it will be your turn on the big ones. Funny report. Looks like yall had fun might have to join you next year.

Oh you really should join us next year --put together a team -our's have a great time- - it is a lot of fun. Upon reflection, instead of me grousing about how poorly the tournament is run we ought to give these guy's some feedback on our views, so they can try to fix it. Anyway--I find fishing in tournaments is really good for your skills--tend to concentrate all day long even when it's a slow bite, but the best thing is you meet a lot of great people who have the same interests as you.