Swordfish Trip....Revisited

Popeye · 09-09-2003, 09:13 AM

FYI....Some of you already know of the postponement because of weather, however, there are some other changes because of it. My son Skip, will not be able to go because of prior commitments (Elk Camp

) and Randy has the same (problem?) Soooo.... I have invited Skein & Keta. Skein said that he really didn't want to go, but for the sake of the trip he would do it. :grin: Keta just e-mailed me that it may not be possible for him, do to work, but I've decided to wait a few days until he's sure. I'll keep everyone posted

09-09-2003, 09:35 AM

:depressed: Work IS a four letter word :depressed:

I let you know if things change ASAP. I'll have to take a few weeks off to winterize the place in KF at the end of Sept. and first of Oct. Deer hunting too.

OceanBlue · 09-09-2003, 12:27 PM

Keta may think that WORK is a 4-letter word. I happen to think that WEATHER is a 4-letter word! Yiiikes!

Here's hopin' she lays down soon!

Taylor's viewpoint · 09-09-2003, 03:47 PM

Bruce, If you need an additional deck hand, I am available. I don't have a job that interferes with my fishing. Like Skein, I am retired. I know you probably have all kinds of people on the waiting list, just put me on the list. Thanks.
TV

4 REEL · 09-09-2003, 04:42 PM

Bruce, Sorry about the delay :depressed: . The weather report you posted is pretty stout :shocked: :shocked: . Keep us posted.
By the way have you caught the 'Offshore Adventure' program on ESPN? [img]graemlins/lurk.gif[/img]

They got into some nice fish on monday evenings program.

P.S. Keep me in mind if you need to fill a seat!!

Bill Monroe · 09-09-2003, 05:29 PM

Keep me in mind if this lasts beyond next Wednesday...although I doubt it will...

Popeye · 09-09-2003, 11:42 PM

This is why we postponed:

Conditions at 46005 as of
(12:00 pm PDT)
1900 GMT on 09/09/2003: Wind Direction (WDIR): NW ( 310 deg true )
Wind Speed (WSPD): 27.2 kts
Wind Gust (GST): 33.0 kts
Wave Height (WVHT): 14.4 ft
Dominant Wave Period (DPD): 10 sec
Atmospheric Pressure (PRES): 29.74 in
Pressure Tendency (PTDY): +0.07 in ( Rising )
Air Temperature (ATMP): 60.6 �F
Water Temperature (WTMP): 61.7 �F

for 46005 as of (12:00 pm PDT)
1900 GMT on 09/09/2003:
Significant Wave Height (H0): 14.4 ft
Wind Wave Height (WWH): 14.4 ft
Wind Wave Period (WWP): 10.0 sec
Wave Steepness (STEEPNESS): STEEP
Average Wave Period (AVP): 7.0 sec

:shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

Albacore Tuna Captain · 09-10-2003, 02:46 AM

14.5 feet at 10 seconds is not steep, it's murder! [img]graemlins/eek13.gif[/img]

Mr. Fisherman · 09-10-2003, 06:35 AM

Not if you stay in port

I'm a fond believer that when I plan a trip to Newport I'll cross one bar or the other... Look to the Rouge my friend and your thirst shall be quenched... And your hunger can be fed too.... Nothing like a Bacon Blue cheese burger and a cup of chowder to take the edge off and get you thinking about the next trip while you watch beat up boats return to port and sip on a Mocha Porter

If I were closer I'd meet you there...

After all, I at least owe you one for the lucky hat. I'm the envy of "C" Dock :grin:

skein · 09-10-2003, 06:48 AM

What is this storm going to do to the tuna season? Is it bringing in cold water and washing the albacore herds back out to sea? Will it do the same thing to the swords?

My sweet little wife is getting worried about going into winter without tuna loins in the freezer and Charley in a jar. Besides, I've got this neat new boat and these brand-new Zuckers.... :grin:

Skein

Popeye · 09-10-2003, 06:52 AM

Jim....It's my guess, that where we're goin', Albacore will be the by-catch. we'll proly have to quit fishin' for 'em after a while, and just concentrate on the other "stuff" :grin:

Mr. Fisherman · 09-10-2003, 06:55 AM

That just sounds plain terrible. Wouldn't ya rather go back to work instead? [img]graemlins/dork.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

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[img]graemlins/lurk.gif[/img]

skein · 09-10-2003, 07:08 AM

No, Ray, I want to go fishing. Need to go fishing. Have to go fishing! [img]graemlins/1zhelp.gif[/img]

I was not just thinking of the sword trip, Popeye, I was thinking about the season in general. I thought the sword trip was going to be a sortie focused on, you know, swords.

If the seas don't settle down in time, tell Skip I'd be glad to cover him on his elk hunt as well. :grin:

Skein

fish assassin · 09-10-2003, 07:08 AM

skein asks:
"What is this storm going to do to the tuna season? Is it bringing in cold water
and washing the albacore herds back out to sea?"

Rest assured, my friend, that this is NOT the case! Typically the SW
wind will bring the warm water ever closer to shore (in my limited
experience of about 12-14 years of near-shore TUNA! fishing). Hopefully
this weekend ... say about Saturday ... the TUNA! should be within about
20 miles of Depoe Bay!

Just about time to get your boat out there to join mine in the carnage!

-assAssin-

[ 09-10-2003, 08:10 AM: Message edited by: fish assassin ]

Mark Mc · 09-10-2003, 07:22 AM

Skein, like **the other Mark** says, this kind of weather system is assisting the warm current from the south to push in. Just look at what's happening already at buoy 46050 (aka newport weather buoy):

weather buoy temps

In fact, quite often after a southerly blow there is a N or NW "kickback" which would help sharpen the edges. If warm water is spread out all over, the fish often are not as concentrated. Last week, the best scores were on the edge of the warm water bubble, not in the middle (warmest) area.

After this blow is over, I think round 3 is going to be fabulous. Be ready for the next window....

skein · 09-10-2003, 07:24 AM

Yes! FA, that makes my day!

Now another question. Isn't this storm gonna leave some pretty heavy swells this weekend?

Popeye, don't worry. All things stop when the Sword Boat Whistle blows. I'm already packed. :grin:

Skein

Popeye · 09-10-2003, 07:38 AM

Thanks DBD :grin:

Mr. Fisherman · 09-10-2003, 07:42 AM

Skein, can I be your deck hand again, that is unless you plan to venture into the pic above... lol :shocked:

Mr. Fisherman · 09-10-2003, 07:43 AM

Dad gum, 20 miles...
I can make that on the kicker... er... in about 7 hours each way, but great range and ecomomy... [img]graemlins/dork.gif[/img]

fish assassin · 09-10-2003, 07:48 AM

skein:

The trend looks fair for Saturday, although a little large with fairly
stout winds predicted at this time. Hopefully the forcast will improve as
the week goes forward! I wanna go kill me some more TUNA!!!!!

-assAssin-

Mr. Fisherman · 09-10-2003, 07:55 AM

Unfortunatly I can't go till next Friday.
If anyone has an open seat for next Friday weather permitting let me know. I still have room for more Tuna and time is getting short.
Thanks in advance...

Mr. Fisherman · 09-10-2003, 07:57 AM

By the way, I have gear AND experience now. Hubba hubba, let me at em'

As a boat owner I know how to contribute to the cause too.

Popeye · 09-10-2003, 10:52 AM

Weeeellll.....I just downloaded the Nobeltec "Gold" weather overlay, which is a 10 day forecast. It includes:
Pressure
Wind
Currents
Sea
Swell
Fronts
Storms
Temps
Putting everything together, I have, at least for now, concluded that the best window is Thurs/Fri/Sat of next week.
Having said that, we all know about FORECASTS, but this at least gives us an idea.
I will be watching the "Actuals" everyday to determine if the trends match.

Popeye · 09-10-2003, 12:51 PM

Ray...I didn't buy new toys....I've had these capabilities. I just have to pay for the downloads, and only do that when it's REAL important to look out ahead. Swordfishishing IS real important :grin:

Mr. Fisherman · 09-10-2003, 11:43 PM

Hey Jim, are you leaving the keys to Your boat with the Halibut Queen? Or should I say the emerging Al-B-Queen

Mr. Fisherman · 09-10-2003, 11:45 PM

Popeye, you are just plain spoiled. How are we EVER gonna catch up? Sheesh, just when I start to like you ya go and buy yourself more toys... :tongue:

Maybe I could borrow the dinghy?

Aqua-Holic · 09-11-2003, 02:15 PM

Hey Captain........if you need someone to mix your Tang in the mornings.......let me know. Noooooo........I won't wear an apron :grin:
Dean

Popeye · 09-11-2003, 02:26 PM

Wellll Dean.....Ya never know. I really don't know right now what the status of the crew is

I need to talk to John, but it doesn't sound like he's going to be able to go now. I'm just hangin' tight.

Pilar · 09-11-2003, 02:58 PM

Bruce, I called your cell phone # 409 .... I'll be at Jen's later and have my cell phone.

Anyway I'm just guessing until I hear it from sawbones tomorrow. I'm guessing I'm OOC for a long time.

09-11-2003, 04:01 PM

John,
Don't let a little thing like excruciating pain slow you down. I went halibut fishing the day after having a vascotomy and elk hunting three weeks after having 1/3 of my colon removed. Remember my moto "No Brain, No Pain". Get well soon.

Taylor's viewpoint · 09-12-2003, 12:05 PM

Lee, is that why your voice is so high pitched?

:grin:
TV

Miss B Haven · 09-14-2003, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Keta:

Remember my moto "No Brain, No Pain".

<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helv">ROFLMAO

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rockn'reel · 09-14-2003, 02:52 PM

So what is the status on this trip? Are you guys still going or saving it for another time? Popeye, I think you had a post that said you were heading south...is this in plase of this trip? Do you know haw many you have for a crew?