Sure was great meeting so many of you guys face to face this week! What a fantastic bunch we have at VBSF!

Here's the scoop .... I enjoyed a terrific day of fishing with Captain Frank Adams, on board his 32 Regulator. Scott Adams, Larry Adams and I met Frank and Tom Dunston at Franks house in Pirates Cove around 5am. Frank and Tom had the boat loaded and ready to go. We followed Captain Bob “Still Thinking” out the inlet and made quick time to the Tuna Hole and dropped lines. The warm water had pushed out over night, it looked fishy but the water was a little chilly, 65 degrees. We worked that area for a while and then trolled east, over the edge until the temp climbed to 73. A big Bull came charging in and landed in our fish box and the skunk was gone. Frank then trolled southwest to the Point and work that area for a while. Then he trolled south of the point right along the edge. We spotted a bunch of chickens pecking hard and thought we saw a slick. We made one pass and got nothing. Frank made a tight circle or two and …. WAM! Three lines go down. A 115, 106 and 102 pound Big Eye. Lots of meat!

Wow, a 100 pound plus Big Eye on a stand-up is a hand full!

Great time… here’s a picture.


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L to R Scott, Larry, Tony

Geat Job Tony.....now when are you coming up to see me??????

Capt. Scott

What a catch! Going 3\3 on a triple over 100# each is nice work by all. Did you ever make it to the mountains for trout? Way to go on the "Big Eye".

Tony,

Great finally meeting you and big congrats on those Big-Eye's....you set the bar yesterday for the fleet with those fish....good job....Bob

Thanks guys .... all the credit goes to Frank. He's been at it a long time. Franks a Manteo original, been fishing out of OI over 30 years. When you go down there look for him, he's always willing to point you in the right direction. You can usually find him at A&B Carpets, Kitty Hawk. If you need any flooring he's the MAN, "Captain Carpet". He's finish off many a boat interior also.

netman9 I was just telling Marlin Maniac & Volunteer Saturday night that my next trip needs to be the Grayson Highlands to checkout that spot you told me about.

Scott maybe I'll see you when the striper season rolls around!

Bob you need to change your VBSF board name to Marlin Sleigher!

Congrats Tony on the big eyes and great meeting and having a drink with you at the Tiki Bar. We will have to do it again soon.

VooDoo

Excellent job on the big eye's Tony & crew - nice meeting you Sat at the bar.

Heck yeah, That is one hell of a catch!! Congrats

Hey Tony, Congrats, that is a "Trip of a Life Time" I can only imagine what the reels sounded like. AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!!!!!!!

Capt. Tony

If you are going to catch 4 fish that would be what I woud want! GREAT CATCH!!!!!!!

Great job on the Bigeyes and very nice meeting you Sat afternoon at the Tiki Bar. VBSF was well represented, for sure. Best of luck with your fly fishing, but keep in mind that a small worm or piece of corn works just as well for those finiky trout. Yes, not as classy as fly fishing, but productive.

Captain Tony I need to talk to ya, Captain Frank wants a subscription to sst Online. I'll call you with his phone number as soon as I get caught up.

Close up!

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Pretty work Tony!! Great meeting you this weekend...had a blast!!! I'll work on the video tomorrow I have of you guys reeling in those fish!!

Guys IM grilling Tuna tonight! Marinaded in my homemade teriyaki sauce! I don't know if it will turn out as pretty as the pictures Colt posted ...... but IM sure it will be good!

I gotta tell ya that tuna sounds way better than the boys 'snap-n-turtle' they caught and cleaned for me to cook. Need a recipe so I don't have to do this again. Those Bigeye made for a nice catch, enjoy.

Hey, Hey .... got my NC paper work today (Citation)! Don't know where I will hang it ..... the VBSF office is full!!!

I am sure you will find a spot for them Tony....Congrats again.

VooDoo