Should I change my Moniker?

[Tacklebuster]

Over the past three weeks I have met people at the South Beach ramp that are either Ifisher's or lurkers. After noticing the stickers on my boat I get asked a couple of questions and then usually get asked what I go by. I tell them Tacklebuster and get a weird look or get a response about a charter captain out of Depoe. I have had some radio conversations out on the blue where there was some confusion as well.

First and foremost my boat's name Tacklebuster has been around for a long time. I went by Tacklebuster in Alaska while I lived up North for 5 years. I never tried to copy or steal someone elses name. I am pretty partial to my Moniker and the name has been with my boat and my last boat for the last 10 years. I won't change my boats name but will change my Moniker if I am stepping on a fellow Salty Dog's toes.

What do you think

[CATCH AND EAT]

Keep it Chris. You're the real Tacklebuster.

[WildHawg]

No toes stepped on. Biggest problem would be on the radio if you use Tacklebuster as your ID. In Depoe, most charter guys run 80. Maybe just stay away from that channel as well.

[Tacklebuster]

Thanks Bernie

[Reelentless]

You're the one and only Tacklebuster as far as I'm concerned. I always look for your reports and really appreciate all the useful info.

I hope to meet you out at the Newport launch some morning. I will keep an eye out for the Tacklebuster. I own a blue North River...until I sell it for an offshore boat :smile: .

[Mark Mc]

The "other" Tacklebuster is a 43 ft Delta in Depoe Bay owned & operated by Juergen Turner. He goes by "JT", and is a really good dude in all respects.

So maybe if you are on the Depoe Bay channel (80) you call yourself "Tacklebuster Chris" or "little Tacklebuster".



[ 08-11-2003, 11:36 AM: Message edited by: Mark Mc ]

[edsr]

A Rose by any other name -- you know the rest!
edsr

[Born to be Wild]

Yea Tacklebuster Junior, I would keep the moniker and boat name but take MarkMC's advice.

Jeurgan has been around forever with boats named Tacklebuster. He has had the 43' delta Tacklebuster for the 10 years I have lived in Depoe Bay and a different Tacklebuster before he bought this one out of California.

I mentioned to you when I met you I believe opening day of coho season (I believe you went but fishing with the Black Rocket) that when I see your moniker it cracked me up because of the other Tacklebuster. It doesn't confuse me though because I know Jeurgan is not a member on ifish and know Jeurgan's voice on the radio. I don't think anything about it anymore.

Jeurgan uses VHF channel 80 and CB channel 21 the Depoe Bay Tradewinds business channels and sometimes when the sport boats are out there in numbers switches to other less busy CB channels. Also switches to other channels when offshore halibut fishing or salmon fishing to avoid competing with sport boats radio time.

I can understand the confusion but wouldn't worry about it when you are on 78 or other channels.

I'll just call you junior until you get you a 50' delta. :grin:

[ANDYCOHO]

Change your name??? NO WAY!

[Badger]

Don’t know what to tell you, but there is some confusion out there so its good that you brought it up. I believe we’ve spoken a few times this last month or so out on the water, or at least I’ve heard you out there several times (that’s at least half a conversation, isn’t it :smile: ), yet I can’t put a face to your name and don’t if I’d would recognize your boat.

I also I knew there is a charter boat named “Tacklebuster” running out of one of the local ports, didn’t really think that was you though after reading your many good posts. Then yesterday I run out to Tuna Town to play with the Dogs and find myself tacking back and forth with the “other” Tacklebuster. One of my crew says “ain’t we heard him on the radio before, I’ve never heard a charter boat giving up so much information.” Then I did a double take and had to think for a while, but for a moment thought you two were one in the same. Moments later we hooked up, then JT did too, and I no longer cared if there were two or even three Tacklebusters around at the time. JT, by the way, was a pleasure to fish with along with as well as the rest of the ifish group.

It’s your call on whether or not to change your moniker, I’ve now got it all figured out and doubt you’ll be stepping on anyone else’s toes. :whazzup: Just a thought, but “Tacklebuster II” might work, at least for a call sign and/or moniker. I’m still having trouble about changing the boat name on account that there’s another one out there, I’d bet there’s at least a dozen boats with that name.

I’ve heard a few stories about changing the name of your boat, but personally had to dispel them as wives tales – when I got her it had an absolutely stupid name. If you’re ever hailing assistance from 40-50 miles or more off shore (or any time you’re really in need of help) the last thing you need is confusion about the name of your vessel. [img]graemlins/stupid.gif[/img] Suffice it to say, shortly after getting my boat a few years back, I was in one of those situations. Through all the garble and static, I knew I heard the CG say “KC’s Last Toy IV (or whatever your stupid name is), this is Coast Guard North Bend Group relaying messages from Coast Guard Station Yaquina Bay, repeat your location skipper, and when you get back to port try and think of a new name for your boat.” The next week "Badger" was born.