Tuna Trip... still possible???

Uglygreen · 10-31-2002, 07:33 AM

Just to stir the blood.... 60+ degree water off Port Orford / Coos Bay

Check out the FORECAST.....

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD, OR

SYNOPSIS...WEAK TO MODERATE OFFSHORE FLOW WILL CONTINUE FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...PEAKING DURING THE NIGHTTIME HOURS. THE LARGE SWELL THAT MOVED IN WEDNESDAY WILL GRADUALLY SUBSIDE DURING THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
CAPE ARAGO TO FLORENCE, OR WESTWARD 20 NM-
CAPE BLANCO TO CAPE ARAGO, OR WESTWARD 20 NM-
PT... ST... GEORGE, CA TO CAPE BLANCO, OR WESTWARD 20 NM-
CAPE ARAGO TO FLORENCE, OR 20 TO 60 NM- CAPE BLANCO TO CAPE ARAGO, OR 20 NM TO 60 NM- PT... ST... GEORGE, CA TO CAPE BLANCO, OR 20 NM TO 60 NM-

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEDFORD, OR

800 AM PST THU OCT 31 2002

TODAY...E WIND 15 KT BECOMING NE EARLY THIS AFTERNOON AND DECREASING TO 10 KT. WIND WAVES 2 FT. WEST SWELL 8 FT AT 13 SECONDS.

TONIGHT...NE WIND 10 KT... WIND WAVES 1 FT... WEST SWELL 7 FT AT 12 SECONDS.

FRI...E WIND 10 KT BECOMING NE EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON AND DECREASING TO 5 KT. WIND WAVES 1 FT. WEST SWELL 6 FT AT 12 SECONDS.

FRI NIGHT...VARIABLE WIND 5 KT... WIND WAVES 1 FT... WEST SWELL 5 FT

SAT...VARIABLE WIND 10 KT... WIND WAVES 1 FT... WEST SWELL 4 FT

SUN...N WIND 10 KT... WIND WAVES 1 FT... WEST SWELL 4 FT

MON...W WIND 10 KT BECOMING S... WIND WAVES 1 FT... WEST SWELL 3 FT...SUBSIDING TO 2 FT.

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UG

[ 10-31-2002, 08:35 AM: Message edited by: Uglygreen ]

WP · 10-31-2002, 08:08 AM

Looks delightful, though a bit far off shore for my fuel supply...not to mention the fuel and time to get there! Is anyone going to give it a try?

Miss B Haven · 10-31-2002, 08:40 AM

Oh man - that can't be 30 miles off Port Orford. :grin: Let's see... Warrenton to Newport...Newport to Florence...Florence to Winchester...... around the corner...... :grin:

corrirod · 10-31-2002, 12:26 PM

Alright! Gotta go get packed. I'll see you guys there. VHF 78 right? Whooohooo!

Just kidding!

I would have to buy the albacore license, just so I could buy enough gas to get back home!

[ 10-31-2002, 01:34 PM: Message edited by: corrirod ]

OceanBlue · 10-31-2002, 03:26 PM

You're killing me here! :depressed:

Marty · 10-31-2002, 04:19 PM

UG

I have been watching that also.............if you hear of anything encouraging or maybe??? a buddy boater for an exploration trip keep me posted. When were you thinking of going??

Marty

OceanBlue · 10-31-2002, 04:58 PM

Hey, if you guys are seriously going... take some billfish gear and catch one for me, huh? It might make being in the sickbed just a little more bearable - Or not!

fishwhenican · 10-31-2002, 05:38 PM

UG Coast Watch shows 58 degree water within about 35-40 miles, looks pretty patchy at 25 miles and only about 56-57 degrees. I may be interested if it holds up or gets better by Sunday

10-31-2002, 06:05 PM

TwoNaaaaaaaa

fishwhenican · 11-02-2002, 04:14 AM

Marty or UG check out the Port Orford bouy, the water temp has climbed quickly in the last two days. It is showing 58.4 degrees as of 4 am 11/2 the bouy is only 20 miles? offshore If some on else is going to give it a try I am game for Sunday, just would prefer a running mate. E-mail me your cell #, I'll call you after the Duck game today. Otherwise I'll just try to bonk some salmon there

Marty · 11-02-2002, 08:50 AM

Fishwhenican

I can't make it on Sunday, but I am looking seriously for a Tuesday shot if the weather is still holding and the warmer water hangs awhile longer. I will try and contact you on Sunday afternoon or Monday for an update. If all else fails the salmon seem willing.

Good luck

Marty

Marty · 11-02-2002, 09:16 AM

OOOPS..............looks like the weather is going to turn after Sunday...............dang!!! Wish I lived closer so I could do the Sunday tuna, salmon, bottomfish triple slam with you.

Good Luck

Marty