Hey guys. So far I have about 6 people interested--the consensus dates seem to be Feb. 19 or 26 (saturdays). I think if we can get 3-4 more we can do it. The max is 16. Let me know ASAP so I can make the arrangements with Capt. Jim. I think it'll be a blast ( I hear some of these sea bass are monsters and can approach 3-4 lbs.).

For those who haven't been out on this type of trip, it's quite a ways out to the ocean wrecks (several hours each way), so plan on an all day trip.

Let me know if your interested by PM, email (navedjafri@yahoo.com), or on this thread.

Naved

I could do either one of those saturdays and would be nice to meet some new people so count me in.

I will check on the Feb 26 date. May have 2 or 3 to go. It's only $80? What does it cover?

It's actually $120, since it's deep ocean all day--covers trip, all bait and tackle. You bring your own eats and drinks and tip for the mate.

I'm game for either date. Just tell me where I need to show up (presumably LBP) and what I need to bring (aside from a couple sandwiches and a digital camera).

C U then,

Rik Wagner

Just let me know the time & date & I'll
be there.Does he take crab for a possible
tautog?If so is it frozen & can we bring
fresh if he doesn't have it???

If the weather is good and you guys can find a wreck that hasn't already been hit hard then you won't be keeping the ones that are less than 3 lbs. The monsters are in the 6-7 lb. range. It's a trip thats definatley lots o fun.

I am definately in. Sign me up for 2 people. Either date is ok, just let me know. I am always anxioius to meet other fishermen..

Charlie

Darn isn't feb. yet 6/7lbs seabass sure sounds
nice. Man i'm like a kid waiting on christmas

This sounds like fun. Myself and a friend are definately interested.How do we confirm?

Just to let you all know, the Virginia Beach Anglers Club just booked the 2/26 date yesterday. I have 2 other parties interested in the 19th. Let me know asap if you all want the 19th and I will reserve it for you.

NJ1,

I am in for the 19th !!

Greg Vallandingham

Hello All,

I have confirmed Feb 19 with Capt. Jim on the Jil Carrie for a sea bass trip.

The cost is $120 per person + tip for the mate. Bring your own food and drink.

He can take 17--I've got 2, so for those of you who expressed interest, please give me a confirming e-mail and I'll put you on the list--this is just in case we have more than 17 planning on going. My email is:

navedjafri@yahoo.com


I think it'll be a great opportunity to meet other fishermen from this board and learn from each other--and the pro's on the Jil Carrie.

Hope to hear from all interested soon.

Naved

Allright who do we give the money to...
Lets get this ball rollin..I'm game for the
19th!!!

I've sent my e- mail who else is in..

Isn't that a pretty high price? 120 X 17 is $2040 plus tip!!

Tom ... 17 anglers on a good day, IM sure it averages out. I bet some trips run with 5 or 6 anglers on board. Try running a nice boat like that $$$$$$, you’ll change your tune! It aint cheap!!!!!

Plus you need to know that you are fishing for 9 hours. Lines in the water, hauling in fish steady. They have limited out everytime they have gone out. That is 25 sea bass each. Yesterday, 10 anglers, 250 plus fish, 17 ciatations, release and weight. The largest was 5lb 13oz. That's a good day fishing in any bodys book. They also caught tile fish, bluefish, cod and B-liner.

I went last year and had a blast. Intend to go again soon.

MG

if something happens and my sons baseball game/s are cancelled that day, then i will go also. who knows - if i dont go, then i will hook up with you guys another day.

COME ON GUYS WHO ELSE IS GOING!!!

Hopefully, the Sea Bass bite will hold up for your VBSF trip as it is smokin' red hot potatoe right now. We just got back to Long Bay Pointe Tackle with our second limit in a row with everyone on the boat getting citations again! It's the best Sea Bass fishing I've ever seen for big fish especially.

...and yes, Capt. Steve "The Professor" Wray was holding class on the deck of the "Jil Carrie" again today!

Capt. Jim Brincefield
www.captjim.com

Hey guys--an update on who's confirmed with me so far:
NJ1-2
Albemarle 24-2
Donna Sea-2
D.J.-1
Wag2345-1 (poss. 3-4)
Hacnsac99-2 (poss. 3)
Knotsup-1 (poss. more)

Just a few spots left. Looks like the bite's been good--I hope it lasts until the 19th!!

Naved

Can we get an idea of what the trip is like?
What time do we leave the dock and return?
How far out do we go?
etc.?

Im sorry but if I am going to pay that kind of money I'm going to Hatteras and going out for some real meat. $120.00 for sea bass is ludacris.

Last time I hit Hatteras for some meat I drove 3 hours, check into my room, got up the next morning to find out the trip was cancelled. I'll never do that again. Blew two days and $60.00.

i learned my lesson saturday on the super sport.
1) dont go if the boat is booked all the way up- too many people both inexperianced and experianced mixed up in one batch-
2) half had power pro and the other half (mostly inexperianced) had mono and used light lead -
3) i spent just as much if not more time untangling my line as i did fishing.
4) if the boat was only say half booked- and everyone or most everyone had a good idea of what was going on it would have made for a much better trip.
5) the mates were quick to cut the experianced anglers power-pro and leave the greenhorns mono -in-tact. there were heated words exchanged on more than one occasion and the mates tips probably suffered in that regard.
6)we stopped at several drops and had good results on one. we then left that spot to go to another ??????- maybe fred didnt want to clean out that one hantg i dont know
the only reason i went was to catch paper and i didnt - so i know all the money i spent was a risk anyways. it cost me 105 for the ticket, another hundred after buying new line, leads and hooks, and other stuff. those that just went to get some meat were really disapointed. for my 200 ducks i could have gotton a few other guys together and just chartered a six-pack. anyways beat the hell out of sitting at home not doing anything on saturday- guess i will haul my boat this weekend and start on the bottom. fun- yea right...... peace-
p.s.- hope this info helped someone- craig

Click to view attachment
Mark Shinn holds up yet another Triple Header Black Sea Bass while the rest of the anglers on the boat are hooked up in a Jil Carrie Black Sea Bass frenzy!

The trip is usually about 18 hours. We leave the wharf at Long Bay Pointe Tackle at 2:00 a.m. We go out as far as necessary until everyone aboard has their limit of 25 and their Citations. We have limited out on every trip so far this year and most Sea Bass have been in the 3 to 6 pound range. We have also caught Cod, Tilefish, and small Bluefish on the wrecks.

As far as tangles, it is up to the individual anglers to work this out, we're all adults - I'm not going to "referee". We do have a spacious boat, with 16 feet of beam. However, tangles will occur if anglers do not stay "in their slots". This type of fishing trip is definitely not a trip for novices. Deep drop wreck fishing is for experienced hard core Sea Bass anglers only. We are fishing primarily in depths of 200' - 300' , way offshore, in cold air temperatures and high seas. The long ride is excrutiating. Bring a sleeping bag and pillow.

I would suggest a visit (or a phone call) to Long Bay Pointe Tackle and a talk with Capt. Steve Wray if you have concerns about our trip. Capt. Steve is one of the most experienced Sea Bass anglers in VA Beach and goes out with us every trip. He can address your concerns better than I can. "I just drive the bus"!

I will personally do everything in my power to ensure your trip is both safe AND productive.

During the week, the boat is not as crowded as the weekends. If the weather cooperates this week, we will fish Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (this is a private charter), and Sunday. You can "walk on" any day except Saturday (private charter) by signing up in Long Bay Pointe Tackle Shop. The cost is $120.00 per person plus a tip for the mate. Fish cleaning will be extra.

The key is to sign up in the Tackle Shop and provide your phone number. This type of fishing is enormously dependant on the weather which (as you all know) changes all of the time.

I've been trying to work with the webmaster of this site to post some pictures of our 2005 trips, but apparently I'm doing a poor job!

Hope to see you all!


Capt. Jim Brincefield
www.captjim.com

SORRY DUPE POST

Captain Jim got your pics this morning, had to work my real job from 3 am till noon .... Just posted them on Long Bay Pointe Site.

http://www.longbaypointebaitandtackle.com/photos.htm



Jil Carrie trip ...... PRETTY WORK!

Are you fishing the 44 fathom, russian trawler, or spring chicken wrecks?

They are fishing the 44 fathom wreck, spring chicken, and russian trawler. You can get the GPS locations from capt seagull's charts.

So does the seabass fishing normally
last thru the middle of feb.

Should stay good until spring



Mr. John Elmandani of Virginia Beach caught this Citation Black Sea Bass - 1/26/05, wreck fishing aboard the "Jil Carrie", PRETTY WORK!

Hey thought I would bring it back.
Are we still on so far?

Yes we are. Will be leaving the docks at 2 am (Long Bay Pointe). Capt. Jim suggests bringing a sleeping bag and pillow along with your eats and drinks. I'll send all of you guys an e-mail the day before if anything changes.

There are still openings available--if anyone wants to join us, just show up at the dock.

Naved

Are they just using squid for bait for the big seabass? If not what do they like?

The current weather forecast for your Saturday charter trip looks "iffy" right now. We will continue to monitor the forecasts and make a decision by Friday afternoon.

OFFSHORE WATERS FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WASHINGTON DC
OCEAN PREDICTION CENTER/OCEAN FORECAST BRANCH
930 AM EST THU 17 FEB 2005

W CENTRAL N ATLC CONTINENTAL SHELF AND SLOPE WATERS BEYOND 20 NM
TO 250 NM OFFSHORE...INCLUDING S OF GEORGES BANK FROM 1000 FMS
TO 250 NM OFFSHORE

ANZ089-172030-

SYNOPSIS
A STRONG COLD FRONT OVER THE SE WATERS WILL PASS SE
OF THE AREA THIS AFTERNOON. A SERIES OF LOW PRES TROUGHS WILL
MOVE ACROSS THE WATERS THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRI NIGHT...
FOLLOWED BY HIGH PRES ON SAT. ANOTHER COLD FRONT WILL PASS SE
ACROSS THE WATERS EARLY SUN. HIGH PRES WILL REBUILD INTO THE
AREA LATER SUN...THEN PASS E OF THE WATERS MON MORNING. A THIRD
COLD FRONT WILL MOVE INTO THE N WATERS ON MON.


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ANZ084-172030-
HUDSON CANYON TO BALTIMORE CANYON INCLUDING THE WATERS S OF 1000
FMS OUT TO 40N 65W TO 38N 67W TO 36N 70W
930 AM EST THU 17 FEB 2005

GALE WARNING


N WALL OF GULF STREAM NEAR 37.4N 72.2W
37.8N 70W...38.3N
69.7W...38.3N 68.6W...37.9N 66.9W...

THIS AFTERNOON
NW WINDS 20 TO 30 KT. SEAS 4 TO 10 FT...
HIGHEST FROM THE GULF STREAM E. SCATTERED SHOWERS E PORTION.

TONIGHT
NW WINDS INCREASING TO 25 TO 35 KT. SEAS BUILDING TO
7 TO 14 FT...HIGHEST FROM THE GULF STREAM E. SCATTERED SHOWERS
THROUGHOUT.

FRI
NW WINDS INCREASING TO 30 TO 40 KT. SEAS 7 TO 10
FT...EXCEPT BUILDING TO 10 TO 18 FT E OF 1000 FMS. HIGHEST WINDS
AND SEAS NEAR THE GULF STREAM. SCATTERED SHOWERS.

FRI NIGHT
NW WINDS DECREASING TO 25 TO 35 KT. SEAS SUBSIDING
TO 5 TO 8 FT...EXCEPT TO 8 TO 16 FT E OF 1000 FMS. HIGHEST WINDS
AND SEAS NEAR THE GULF STREAM.

SAT
NW WINDS 25 TO 30 KT DECREASING TO 20 TO 25 KT EARLY.
SEAS SUBSIDING TO 4 TO 6 FT...EXCEPT TO 6 TO 11 FT E OF 1000 FMS.

SUN
NW WINDS 25 TO 30 KT...THEN DECREASING TO N 15 TO 20 KT
LATE. SEAS BUILDING TO 5 TO 8 FT IN THE AFTERNOON...EXCEPT TO 8
TO 13 FT E OF 1000 FMS. SEAS SUBSIDING TO 3 TO 6 FT
LATE...EXCEPT TO 6 TO 10 FT E OF 1000 FMS.

MON
WINDS BECOMING S AND INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 KT...EXCEPT
TO 30 KT E OF 70W. SEAS 4 TO 7 FT...EXCEPT BUILDING TO 7 TO 13
FT E OF 1000 FMS.


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ANZ085-172030-
BALTIMORE CANYON TO HATTERAS CANYON OUT TO 36N 70W TO 34N 71W.
930 AM EST THU 17 FEB 2005

GALE WARNING


N WALL OF GULF STREAM NEAR 35N 75W
36.1N 74.1W...36.2N
73.5W...37.4N 72.3W...

THIS AFTERNOON
NW TO N WINDS 20 TO 30 KT. SEAS 5 TO 10 FT.
HIGHEST WINDS AND SEAS FROM THE GULF STREAM E.

TONIGHT
NW WINDS INCREASING TO 25 TO 35 KT. SEAS BUILDING TO
6 TO 14 FT. HIGHEST WINDS AND SEAS FROM THE GULF STREAM E.
SCATTERED SHOWERS.

FRI
NW WINDS 25 TO 35 KT. SEAS BUILDING TO 7 TO 16 FT.
HIGHEST WINDS AND SEAS FROM THE GULF STREAM E. SCATTERED SHOWERS.

FRI NIGHT
NW WINDS 25 TO 35 KT...DECREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT
LATE. SEAS 7 TO 18 FT SUBSIDING TO 5 TO 15 FT...HIGHEST E.

SAT
NW WINDS 20 TO 25 KT. SEAS SUBSIDING TO 5 TO 10
FT...HIGHEST E.

From Capt Steve

Sounds like it is slick cam to me!

Good luck everyone

is there a trip planned for this sat, if so, are there any spots open?

Call Long Bay Pointe tackle shop--they usually have a sign up list.

See VBSF Offshore Board for Report and Pictures coming soon...