May 11th opener organizing group run

[Herring Problem]

for those intersted.
Who will be in Newport at South Beach Marina to fish on the 11th 12th and 13th for Halibut. Thinking about tring to get as many boats to run out togeather to the ranch.
Planning to leave the dock by 5AM weather permitting and bar conditions allow us to get out. Should be on the deck by 7AM to 7:30 if we have good seas.
Anyone intersted?

[fish-on]

thats my plan too , will be there ocean permitting, to get our butts and then maybe see if we can find mr spotty tail on the inside somewhere

[CrazyFish]

I'll be launching out of Newport also for the 11th-13th running out to the ranch for some of that white gold. I'm planning on getting down there on the 10th to set crab traps and maybe a near shore Hali.

[diamond back]

I will be down on the evening of the 11th- Big school function on the afternoon of the 11th. Will be running on the 12th and 13th. Also will be looking for the spotty tails on the way back in. Good luck to all and be safe!!

[5 Salt]

Count me in for the 11th or 12th

[hot wire]

Man, i'm all over that on the 11Th!!

Tom

[Tacklebuster]

I'll be there with my wife and rwgoody5, by 7:30 we should be plugged with Halibut making our way to the Salmon grounds.

Going to be a good day Let's pray for some calm seas and light winds

[Moldy45]

I'm For sure gunna make a go of it 11th 12th 13th.

[newportfisher]

Holy smokes Today is the first of May and we can Halibut fish the 11th. That just hit me. Holy Cow. I cant wait!! But for me it looks like only the 13th will be a go for Halibut...A little thing calles school.

[Sling Blade]

I will be there with crew for all three days as well. We will arrive the afternoon of the 10th. Tides, Bar and ocean conditions will dictate departure times. But I am optimistic and foresee clear sailing all three days.

[fishitis]

We'll be heading out for all three days, too. Probably wait until there's a bit more light, so I'll take what's leftover.

[Tagster]

By my count there are at least three Seahawks in this convoy!

I really want to make it, but it will probably be the 13th before I can get out.

[Something Good]

I'd like to join the other Seahawks but it doesn't look like mine will be ready in time. Might catch a ride out with someone. Good luck guys.

Thuan

[NorthRiverRick]

I'm in there for all three days as well!

Add another one to the list Tag

[InPursuit]

I'll be there for the 11th and 12th but have another function to go to on the 13th. 0500 hrs it is.

G-Dubb

[wthr4d]

Dont forget your Boat Ho!! If you dont have a full boat look on the open seat list, there are many great guys there like ME!!! (pick me!) All of which would be very grateful to get a ride to the halibut grounds.(pick me!!)

Paul

Hey guys thanks for the offers. I got a seat, but I know theres a couple of others that could use the consideration and will do you right.

[Tacklebuster]

4 Seahawks in the convoy
I bet I know which one will get there first :grin:

[SlipKnot]

I'm in. TB out front. I'm happy to save my lower back and bring up the rear.

See you guys next week. Looking forward to it.

SN

[flapbreaker]

Does anybody NOT go to the chicken Ranch? Never been and I don't think I want to travel that far just yet. I'll be looking for some near shore activity. Would stonewall Banks (outside exclusion area) be a total waste of time?

[Bait O' Eggs]

Nothing wrong with poking around the exclusion area at stonewall. Plenty of halibut come off that big rock.

Lots of people like to run to the ranch and get there chicken and back in to dock in a hurry. It doesnt take that long, if your arms hold out, I think waiting for a little larger fish before bonking a chicken makes sense.

I will be riding on a NR first trip out, so I wont be getting there as fast as normal I hope I get there and back

[Riverliver]

I will be riding on a NR first trip out, so I wont be getting there as fast as normal I hope I get there and back

hahahah Roy you kill me..

[Tacklebuster]

I will be riding on a NR first trip out, so I wont be getting there as fast as normal I hope I get there and back

Wow Roy, I didn't think NR made a booster seat to fit a man of your stature :grin:

[Bait O' Eggs]

They dont, I will have to get there and back with only vision of the sky :tongue:

Of course the real issue will be fishing over the high handrails

[Pilar]

I'm there the 12th but fishing for bait and brine spiders the first day and making the trip on the 13th.

Gary and his son Phil the fireman have been very gracious in providing winter quarters for the 'Kismet' up in Woodland. All of us are out of the tasty white meat.

This is gonna be fun.

Roy, yer gonna wish you had made the run to the Chicken ranch when some boats come back with Bluefin Tuna. Nice SST BTW, thanks you gave me an idea.

[Bait O' Eggs]

I could only post the free one, I think I have seen every SST (enhanced and otherwise) from Baja to Washington in the last couple of days.

I am gonna wish I had my boat when the radio cracks in the afternoon,

"Vessel "XXXXXXX" inbound with bluefin tuna onboard"

[CrazyFish]

4 Seahawks in the convoy
I bet I know which one will get there first :grin:

It may not be a Seahawk that gets there first guys.

[Herring Problem]

So with so many on the morning of the 11th.
Fly your Salty dog flag,launch togeather, get each others attention and lets make it a convoy of Salty Dogs flags leaving the marina by 5:30am.
----Herring Problem--- White Trophy 2052WA with Green Canvas, white arch with Furuno Radar. 4 people on board.

[CrazyFish]

So with so many on the morning of the 11th.
Fly your Salty dog flag,launch togeather, get each others attention and lets make it a convoy of Salty Dogs flags leaving the marina by 5:30am.
----Herring Problem--- White Trophy 2052WA with Green Canvas, white arch with Furuno Radar. 4 people on board.

I've found that with all the launching and gear loading that it can be better to just get out of the marina then start hooking up with everyone on 78 on the VHF.

For All-Depth Hali days out of Newport there is usually a steady stream of boats heading for the Ranch.

[Herring Problem]

I agree! Get away from the rush first. I'm just so excited the time has finally got here I just can't think straight.
I think you are right about the steady stream of boats.
Just thinking it might add some fun to the day as a group thing on the way out.

[Hillbilly]

I will be there on the 11th, 12th and 13th. Hope the ocean improves. The boat and gear have been ready and I have a few new toys to try out. Looking forward to meeting some new ifishers. Family, kids, work have kept me from the salt to long.

[squiddy]

Count me in.....The 'Betty Lou' will be there.
26ft Striper. Pretty and ready for Butts.

[Pilar]

A tip for those who have not made the mad dash to the ranch before. At least this is what I do.

Aim for a spot about 5 miles south of the ranch until you get close enough to see the boats sitting on it. Then run north to the good fishing.

When you leave the jaws at Newport jog south on about a 210 or 200 course until most everyone is running out to the north of you. Then come to 240. Or you will be eating alot of wakes and getting passed on both sides. This run at times reminds me of the 4th July on the Columbia after the fireworks are over. It's crazy like a shootout lap at Talledega.

You can't have it to yourself but you can run in clean water if you run to the south of the main herd.

[Moldy Mike]

Fish On!! MM

[blubeast]

Looking like the Amy Marie will be sitting this opener out in dry dock. :depressed:

Bad day on the shake down cruise ...no fun watching from the sidelines after 6 months of planning....

May need to come down to wave at the outbound fleet, catch some herring from my little boat, and hand out some redfish id cards on the dock.

[Aqua-Holic]

I pmed ya Dale...
Give me a holler when you get there squiddy...

[Maverick Maxcat]

Maverick is planning to be there all 3 days---depending on what crops up when I blow out the mothballs this week!

[n.w.transplant]

Catching a ride with a coworker, Don't even know his boats name yet, I'll keep him informed of ch 78 chatter if he decides to hit the ranch.

Dave The Hali Dance

[uboatcdr]

Uboat will be there heading out at 0 dark thirty with a crew of 5 heading for the ranch. Fly the Salty dog flag.

[Pilar]

Dale,
Need any help? I'm bringing the boat stuff and the boat down to summer quarters this week or next. Let me know.

Hate to see you on the beach when you could be playing the game.

[No Wishin Just Fishin]

My 60th birthday is the 11th. Any open seats ???

[blubeast]

Pilar - thanks for the offer... boat fix is nothing that alot of $$$$ and alot of mechanic's time will fix (and a $25 transom seal part)

In the mean time, others have offered this waylayed Salty Pup a ride west.. so hope to join them for at least part of the rodeo. Still hope to get some herring & hand out redfish id cards in the docks.

Thanks again Jim & Dean for the ride offers.

[Pilar]

Sorry to hear that Dale. I spent the whole winter trying to prevent that very thing and deal with known problems. For me summer is too short to have a broken boat. Maybe I have all the snakes rounded up.

You have your choice of rides .. include me on your list.

[blubeast]

John, I too spent the winter trying to make improvements... this was a self inflicted wound ... the worse kind.

thanks for the offer... for now I think I'm covered till I get my ride back.

[Popeye]

I'm going to have to sit it out also. Not boat problems, healing body parts.
For those that don't know, I wrecked my quad AGAIN!
This time it was a little worse tho. Broken back at T-12, nine broken ribs, bruised sternum, etc.

Hope to be able to get out in a coupla weeks, but I seem to be healing much slower nowadays

Catch one for the Gipper!

[retaliate]

Bruce! your not a Teenager anymore, what were you thinking?
Hope everything heals up well for you, see you out there soon
I plan on starting at the N. Rockpile Lunker spot Fri. & Sat., then maybe head for the "Banana" Bank, or Chicken Ranch, if the Rockpile is slow as usual in early season.

[Herring Problem]

Sorry to hear your down. Hope you mend well and can get back up and going.

I think I would sell the quad. It appears it doesn't really like you very much.

[Mr. Fisherman]

Crap Bruce.... I am not going to make it this year either but now I don't quite feel as bad about it somehow.
I hope to see you over there sometime this Summer.
Keep in touch...

And stay off that thing, will ya?

[blubeast]

Popeye, sorry to hear about your accident.

Hope your recovery is full and fast.

[Chinook chaser]

It's been a while since I have been on here. I was regularly attending FA (fishaholics anonymous) and in recovery but I think I may have relapsed big. The Halcyon and her crew will be there!

[Walleyed]

Popeye
sorry to here that. Know how you feel.
Lost two years fishing one to a 3 wheeler and the next to a quad.
I was healing up slow to but found even if I had problems with taking out the trash I could still reel in my pole
I did throw 3 into the river before I could manage to hold on to them while casting.
Hope thing speed up for ya..

[Coastalfisherman]

I will be there the 11th. Yellow and white 26' Seaswirl Striper.

[ron m]

Silverfish will be out all three days as long as the YB CG says go!

ron m

[HarpMan]

Add another Seahawk to the convoy.... Harpman will be their in a 22' Seahawk with a crew of 2 for Thurs, Fri... No flag yet and Brad is still working on my graphics... So just a plane old Black and Silver Seahawk with a goofy looking crew. I will have the radio on..

Harpman

[kenai]

Deal me in too. Thurs, Friday and if I have anything left Saturday.

[Spoonplugger]

We will be out on the Spoonplugger all three days if YB CG gives us a go.

[CAPT KUJO]

It may not be a Seahawk that gets there first guys.

You're joking A Seachicken get there first! Oops I meant a Seahawk. Only if everyone else is paddling a canoe.
I'll be looking for them in my rearview mirror

CAPT KUJO

[Mr. Fisherman]

Easy on the back there buddy....

[Herring Problem]

Well with this many boats, lookin like there will be a steady line out to the ranch.
Who will be at the South Beach Launch on Wednesday night?
I should be arriving around 10Pm, So if someone needs help launching around that time frame, I'll be there to help after I get the ol-girl in her slip.Launching in the middle of the night can be a lot of fun if you haven't done it yet.
See Ya there!

[Triple C]

I be sitting in mine @ slip B62 Wed. nite. Going out Thurs. and Fri. and get ready to do it over again next week.

[Chinook chaser]

This many boats maybe I will save the gas money and just walk to the Ranch.