Started at 7:30 fished east side of Rudee, not bites. Went North looking at the sounder no bait. Went down to one mile North of the state line, saw bait, no bites. Fished there for 5 hours, no takers, no bites. We knew with the water temperature at 41 degrees the fish had moved outside the three mile limit, but we chose to obey regulations on this day. Zero for zero on the fish. Called it quits at 3:30. Went to the bar. Looking back in handsight, my girlfriend Dawn was not on the boat, no split tails, no fish!

You were not alone on the poor day. The only ones that caught good amounts were illegal. Heard the man poped 20 boats 12 miles east of Ship Shoal. 3 boats fishing that same spot flew under the radar and came back to Rudee with multiple papers. Doesn't mean much to me though if its unlawful. Tomorrows a new day with a new charter...we will see.

At least your cabin was 70 degrees....my cabin was...oh yea..I don't have a friggin cabin !!!!!!!!....nice fishing alongside you guys yesterday.....

Great update guys. Someone told me that 48 degrees was the temp they moved out deeper but looks like something under 43/44 might be the answer.

I am with Bob, records/paper caught the wrong way don't mean much to me.

Funny how split tails rule our lives.

My Mate has has it right - No runs, No hits, No errors.

Went down to refuel Water Dog today. They were coming back with lots of fish or NO fish. The "lots of fish" boat allowed that they may have "fudged" a little. Also have a report from a wreck fisherman, coming back inshore--some hives 9 to 11 miles offshore.The water temp-- about two degrees higher. They are still at this latitude, but now seeking the warmer deeper water. I think this week's cold snap pushed them out. Randy and I marked tons on bait yesterday, so there is still plenty of forage. The temp is the issue.
Bob, man thanks for trying to help us. I always like fishing with you. I afraid your mate Ottter can easily be bought however. When we mentioned we wre cooking hot sauages I though he was coming through the radio. He may be a lady-of-the-night for a little hot food or alcohol. I noticed a similar reaction last year in Hatteras, when I offered him a beer.

Kent

Water Temp this morning was sub 40 degrees...when we got back in the Sanbridge area it had warmed upto about 41 - 42 degrees....the bite has turned on yesterday and today around 230pm to 330Pm right at the 3 mile line.....There were definately people off shore...I heard a couple of them bitching about getting tickets..100 bucks a fish ain't worth it !...

Kent....Otter is now officially on the market for the next couple of months. Taking Still Think'n back to Southport to get some things done to her...should have her back in the water in Late March or early April...So...I'm sure he can be bought cheaply for a while..lol......Great fishing with you guys also.....that sausage sure did sound good yesterday....Bob

That's right I'm officially a boat HO! That said, if anyone needs help rigging, untangling, directing multiple hookup circus dances, opening beer cans or just need someone to yell at...............I'm ok at some of that stuff. I can be reached at 339-5101.

Don't forget your Chumming skills Otter!!!
First rate, all around.
Tight lines.
Dave

You and Otter are welcome to fish with us on Water Dog until Still Think'n comes home

Kent

Actually Dave, I'm only good at chumming after a night of sipping.......I mean a shot..............uh.........ok..shots of.................Jäger

Bob, you and Ott are welcome to fish on Water Dog with us while Still Think'n is getting fixed.

[quote=gradyman,Feb 11 2007, 08:14 PM][quote=bobdu11,Feb 11 2007, 04:17 PM]Water Temp this morning was sub 40 degrees...when we got back in the Sanbridge area it had warmed upto about 41 - 42 degrees....the bite has turned on yesterday and today around 230pm to 330Pm right at the 3 mile line.....There were definately people off shore...I heard a couple of them bitching about getting tickets..100 bucks a fish ain't worth it !...

Kent....Otter is now officially on the market for the next couple of months.  Taking Still Think'n back to Southport to get some things done to her...should have her back in the water in Late March or early April...So...I'm sure he can be bought cheaply for a while..lol......Great fishing with you guys also.....that sausage sure did sound good yesterday....Bob
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You and Otter are welcome to fish with us on Water Dog until Still Think'n comes home

Kent

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Thanks Kent, I'll bring the beer and brats.

Fished beside you some saturday still thinking. no keepers. fished friday also had a world class day. steady in the morning then about 2 off of sandbridge condos non stop action untill 5 all fish over 40". started casting and catching on light tackle. 8 fish limit all over 40 is a beautiful sight. but what a dissappoment an staurday!

Hey Ot, Dave's sending his boat to get some work done as well pretty soon, so I'll be out and about too...the "Dynamic Mate Duo" roaming the docks could be dangerous. If there's no fishing we'll have to practice are "shot" skills!! Tequilla for this mate!!

Sounds Good Don, or we could take your boat out. I'll bring the fishbox.

NOTICE TO MARINERS:
I apologize to the rest of the fishing world for creating this unfortunate coincidence of timing, having Don and Otter available together...Geeez.
Dave