Sea Jypzee leaves Depoe Smelling like a skunk

[Sea Jypzee]

But we managed to rub that strong odor off eventually.

We left Depoe Bay this morning at 06:00 behind the Sherry Marie. We stopped and put the gear in about 20 miles almost straight out of Depoe Bay, around 124 30 and 44 52 or so. We got our first fish in the boat within fairly short order on a cedar plug, and that was the last fish in the box for quite some time. :shocked: One Tuna virgin deflowered, 2 more to go on the boat, so I had my work cut out for me.

We had a few hit and miss fish, but kept just working the area. Irish from Newport was in the same area, and a commercial boat along with WP. Eventually we had 4 in the boat and deflowered the 3 virgins, but it was still very slow start for us. By 11:00 we still had only 4 in the boat, WP, Enterprise and several others were doing much better. I was starting to think someone had attached a skunk to the bottom of the Sea Jypzee. :shocked:

At 11:30, Crambone was ready to throw in the towel and call it quits, but we persisted and kept at it. I knew there was fish out there to be had. We just needed to wipe whatever it was that was stinking up the boat off.

We started getting into the fish about 1:00pm or so, and it was pure mahem after that. About 3pm, I decided to start heading back towards shore (31 miles out at 124 42 and 45 02) so we kept the gear out and just trolled in for another hour. At about 4pm I finally decided to call it a day and make the final run in. We kept getting fish all the way in to about the 20 mile point that we began the final run in.

Final count, 23 tuna. No peanuts, average about 20-25lbs, and 3 more TUNA virgins deflowered. They made me work at getting them fish pretty seriously, but in the end it was another very successful day. The morning seas were a little bouncy, but as the day went on, the ocean became much nicer.

The full crew:


[ 09-04-2003, 09:30 PM: Message edited by: Sea Jypzee ]

Good going Nancy

[Bill Monroe]

You da woman, Nancy! I gotta get a bigger boat.

[Woody]

Nobody, I mean nobody, works as hard as Nancy to get her pals into fish. Way to go!!!

[OceanBlue]

So Nancy, what's the de-flower count for you. Miss B is working on his toes apparently :tongue: , cuz he can't answer the question. I hope you keep a better log! :grin:

[Chum King]

If that is what skunk smells like, then I am all for it.

Nice way to grind it out, and come in with a nice score. I can only hope that we do half that well on Friday.

[FishBowl]

Ok I am keeping this short tonight since I am whooped. Yes it was slow and yes I did say lets call it, but I was only kidding Nancy Woody you are right about that gal working her tush off to get us into some silver bullets. That was some show out there today . I also need to say a big thank you to Depoe bay Dan for all the help in carking that mess of fish, and Nancy working her butt off some more with that BIG job. Dan I have your totes still and will be back down on Sunday in Lincoln City so I will drop them off. You can call me at 541-259-1815 and we will hook up. Also a big thank you to the good people at The Spouting Horn Restarant for staying open late so we could have some grubb. You Ifishers should give them a try, they didn't have to stay open late for us but they did and that was really going out of their way to be kind. Thanks to all that made this day happen, I am hooked .
And now off to my hot bath and warm bed, night to all.
Tim

[Sea Jypzee]

Hmmmm, virgin count.
Well, Started the season off by deflowering Wildhawg. (you never forget your first :grin: ). Not sure if Bob was a virgin that trip or not. I don't honestly know on him. If so, he got it too. (count=24 fish)

Second trip: Had Issac (Wildhawgs son), and BaitBoy. Honestly not sure if that was his deflowering trip or not. It was for Isaac though. (Count=21 fish)

Third Trip: Joan and DJ. Joan is an old hat at this with me, but was DJ's first. (count=13)

Fourth trip: Woody and Andy. A double virgin deflowering. (Count 2 tuna)

Fifth trip: Sturgeon Tom definitly deflowered, Keta, well not much more can be said about him, and Greg was an old hand at the tuna. (Count=8 fish).

Sixth trip: 3 virgins at once all deflowered. Crambone and friends. (Count=23 fish).

So, at least 9, possibly 11 TUNA deflowerings I've done this year. :grin:

Have done at least two Salmon deflowering but that just doesn't stand up like a TUNA job.

And one Halibut deflowering as well. :tongue:

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[Metal Manipulator]

Way to go ! It just goes to show that a good skipper ( skiperess ) will always get you fish.

[Kruechief]

Crambone,

Way to go brother! [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]


Nancy,

Tim and Don have told me so much about you and your great fishing prowess (and great kindness). You are a great skipper!

Good job and another glorious day on the Sea Jypzee!

Krue

[northriver1]

What were the hot colors?

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[Deepslayer]

TUNA job?!!!
,Ed

[DriftR]

Geeeeeez Nancy,
Your one "TUNA BOAT CAPTAIN" like I said. Those tuna deflowers are all "cooking with onions" now. Good job and for staying on the job(fun) out there to help them load up your boat. Is there any ice left at the Little Sentry Market??????????

[finclipped]

Hey Nancy, don't forget your Halibut deflowering as well. :grin: I know I am one, so there are probably others.

[Deepslayer]

Would she call that a BUT Job finclipped?!!! :shocked:
,Ed

[Sea Jypzee]

Northriver - The main hot colors for yesterday were a blue/white clone, and a mexican flag cedar plug. The rest were on mexican flag and zucinni clones for the most part. Nothing as consistant as the first two though. Was a bright sunny day, so the blue/white made great sence. I only wished I'd had a few more of them to put on the lines.

DriftR - The Sentry loves seeing me come in before a tuna trip. They have learned to keep their ice supply well stocked. :grin:

Finclipped - Ahhh, how could I have forgotten? I guess I just figure that everyone gets halibut all the time. Will correct the count accordingly for you. :tongue: Actually you're the only BUT job I've had this year. :blush:

[finclipped]

Ha, ha, I guess that makes me the but of the joke. :tongue:

[FishBowl]

Ok I am fully awake and ready to give a great big thank you to Nancy the Tuna huntress of Depoe Bay. She has what it takes to deflower even the toughest tuna virgins I also want to thank DepoebayDan one more time for all the help and getting us some food for the trip home. Here are a couple of pictures of Rob and Jerry with the catch of the day
And here is Rob doing battle with the reel upside down Some people never learn to go both ways
A great day on the big blue pond, made extra good by spending the day with good friends and people who like fishing almost as much as me

Good fishing to all that are going after the Tuna this weekend.
Tim

[puffins crew]

WTG Nancy!! [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

Peace, Tom

[Sea Jypzee]

Tim - Oh good. I'm glad that your pics came out so well. I always love seeing pictures while offshore. Thanks for adding them. [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

Just had TUNA loins for dinner. Yummy yummy!! :grin:

[WildHawg]

Was it good for you Nancy... , it was for me :grin: [img]graemlins/hearton.gif[/img] !!!!!!!!!
'But then, you already know how I feel about you!!
I miss you Sister!!! I am so glad you found your critters.
Nancy can really put a lather on a guy--huh Tim?
I, for one, just wanted MORE MORE MORE!!!!!!!!!
Love ya Babe--let's do lunch [img]graemlins/hearton.gif[/img] :tongue:

[FishBowl]

Hey Nancy

Got this photo from Jerry, sunrise in Depoe Bay on our Tuna slaying trip. Thought you might enjoy one more photo of this great day
Tim

[Sea Jypzee]

Thanks so much Tim for the beautiful picture. I just got home from work but did manage to sneak a peak and saw this posted earlier today. I saved it as the wallpaper on the computer at work. Everyone loved it. It helped get me through a busy day at work.

I can just look at that sunrise and hear the boat engines, feel the motion of the sea, and have total peace and contentment in my soul just looking at it. Thanks for posting it.

[Reef Diver]

Nancy,
nice Job!
I can relate to the 1st time out thrills...WOW
what fun!! Thanks for the pictures!
Crambone I love the picture of the sun coming up in the morning. I remember the 1st time leaving the dock in the dark and it was very heart warming to see the sun coming up for obvious reasons...you can SEE! Beautiful picture!
Nancy does it count me out if I've been out to Tuna town? Blackrocket got my cherry a few years back and I've never been the same. :shocked:
I'd love to go out with you when you have a open seat. I can go during the week on short notice.
Love to do the TUNA DANCE !!

[FishBowl]

Glad that you liked the pictures Nancy.
I just got done today canning Tuna, 120 1/2 pints :shocked: That was a BIG job [img]graemlins/eek13.gif[/img]
Had some fresh loins tonight for dinner and my wife Nancy really enjoyed them [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img] Sorry that you had to work and just daydream about the roar of them twin 350"s but someone has to bring home the bacon
Take care and talk at ya later Tim

P.S. Send me your mailing address since I want to send you something via snail mail.

Here is something to make you really wish you were out there.


Hey where is your Salty Dog hat????

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[Sea Jypzee]

Tim - you have email. :grin:

:grin: My Ifish hat took the perpetual swim. But then you already know that.

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[willierower]

Hey, Nice hats!

Good Job guys and Gal Maybe one of these days....

[Sturgeon Tom]

Nancy I see you did it again and just keep doing it to people. That makes you special. :grin:
Grate pictures.
st

[Critr Gitr]

Good job ....

On the last picture ..... Is that a Duck bucket he's drinking out of ?

[skein]

Crit'r Git'r,

Nah, that's not a Duck Bucket, that's a portable TV and he's watching the pre-game show! :grin:

Great pics!!!!

Nancy and Dano make Depoe Bay a pretty welcome port for us Dogs. Thanks to both of you!

Skein

SJ,
Lost your hat again :depressed:
Do what I do and use a thumb tack to keep it on your head :grin: