Announcement ....

Pilar · 09-16-2003, 08:02 AM

I am quite pleased to announce an addition to Team Swordfish. Popeye has requested that Corrirod join us as a member of the crew of Julie Rose III on our voyage of exploration this week. Rod accepted the short notice invite after getting his affairs on the beach in order. Dude, we are going to have a ball!!!!! :grin:

:grin:

Rod Lee is an able bodied seaman and fisherman extraordinaire. This brings the crew to four as it was at the outset with our sword boat skipper, Popeye leading the charge. We will sail tomorrow and the excitement is building.

~Popeye, Sword boat Skipper and mentor.
~Pilar, Fisher, correspondent and dreamer.
~Ocean Blue, Adventurer and recent convert to the church of the bent rod.
~Skein, Retiree, Tunaholic and really nice guy.
~Corrirod, Commercial Salmon fisher, Tunaholic and lurker on Ifish.

Fortes Fortuna Juvat ... Fortune favors the bold.

[ 09-16-2003, 09:04 AM: Message edited by: Pilar ]

Phil Layer · 09-16-2003, 08:17 AM

Go get 'em, boys!

OceanBlue · 09-16-2003, 08:17 AM

[img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img] Welcome aboard DoryRod!

09-16-2003, 08:25 AM

Miss B Haven · 09-16-2003, 08:27 AM

Remember- Those who live by the Sword, die by the Sword! :grin: Those fish don't have a CHANCE!

Calm seas, tight lines and bent rods! Make sure you lube the hinges on Popeyes transom door, you're going to need it to work real well.

Mr. Fisherman · 09-16-2003, 08:27 AM

[img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

CAPT KUJO · 09-16-2003, 01:39 PM

BLACK ROCKET ON STAND BY......

CAPT KUJO

CrazyFish · 09-16-2003, 02:21 PM

Good luck you guys. :grin:

Hummingbird · 09-16-2003, 02:31 PM

Good Luck TEAM SWORDFISH!!!
Nice shirts Bruce, I want one. How was the Cigar and Corn last Week. Is Capt Mike Still going to be your Wing man? J

John,
I sure hope you mend fast and get into some action with a Swordfish or other type of Billfish. You both Deserve the best for all the time you take to teach others and for also getting people Hooked on TUNA!!!! I sure would like to go ,but , I will be thinking about you guy's and hoping for good seas and f lot's of action Tight Lines ,Tom

ANDYCOHO · 09-16-2003, 02:38 PM

All right!! [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

Sounds like a stellar crew!!

edsr · 09-16-2003, 02:47 PM

Man!

What a great crew!

Popeye and all go get'im.

We'll be waiting for some great stories.

edsr

DipSeaDiver · 09-16-2003, 02:51 PM

What they all said!!! Ditto! [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

Take care, have fun, be safe, bring home the "gold", and bring home my Skein!! [img]graemlins/hearton.gif[/img]

Stay in touch!!

rockn'reel · 09-16-2003, 02:54 PM

i think it is funny that everybody always says thank you to Pilar and other big players on the salty board. I hope you all know these guys are just dealers! They just have it so well covered no one can recognize it! I don't hink I have ever heard of any other junkies thanking their dealers for hooking them! Drugs, Tuna, it seem to all work the same way! They pull you in, tell you how wnderful everything is over here in salty town and then laugh as you go out and start cleaning out Englund's of all their merchandise. There is conspiracy going on here, they all work for Englund's!
At this point my information is limited but I have placed at least two of the top into their respective roles.

This is how I figure it;
Pilar- head of Tuna cartel
Keta- Hired thug (paid in fishing trips) to scare all of us not in business with the cartel to keep quiet if we figure out what is going on. Keta also serves as a scary story about killing and bloodshed for use while out camping or on Halloween.
Don't worry, I will find out the others roles within the cartel and let everyone know! The truth must be revealed! Even though I know this is a conspiracy I will still wish everyone a good trip and safe return and I cannot wait for the stories! Just like all the rest of the junkies, I am hooked also, so thanks for all the info and I cannot wait for next semester to start SWORDFISH 101.
I have to go answer the door, someone is knocking...has anyone seen Keta lately? Maybe I should act like I am not home. [img]graemlins/1zhelp.gif[/img] :grin:
Have fun everyone!

Metal Manipulator · 09-16-2003, 03:09 PM

Ditto's from me too hope you find them and the catching is good I have been thinking of this trip ever since I caught wind of it. Haven't been to the boat for a couple of weeks and I'm having terrible withdrawals so I just want you guys to know that just thinking of this trip kinda keeps me there. Wish I could be there the night before just for the send off.

Robin

Pilar · 09-16-2003, 03:14 PM

Rocknreel, I'm sending Guido (Keta) over now to break your legs. JK :grin:

I rode a boat and wore a black cloak
and the tuners, theys never gwon be da same.
oo-ooooh, ooo-oooh
Please ta meet cha, hope you guessed my name ....

Yeah, just like the local heroin dealer
the first bag is free. :grin:

TUNA Cartel!!!!! Roflmao. Come to a TA meeting Rocknreel, thanks for the laugh ... I'm buying you an adult beverage.

09-16-2003, 03:33 PM

R&R,

John,
Be careful and have fun :smile:

Bill Monroe · 09-16-2003, 03:42 PM

Underway, shift colors!

Smooth sailing...don't forget my tuna...and call when you get a job.

I'm gonna need the correct spelling of names other than those I've seen here...

Good luck all!

blubeast · 09-17-2003, 07:31 AM

Wow with a Dream Team of Dogs like that, the fish won't stand a chance...

Have a safe and productive trip...

sturgn · 09-17-2003, 08:14 AM

Good luck guys, be safe and have a great time!

bassin · 09-17-2003, 12:02 PM

Best of luck and I look forward to the great stories of your trip.

Cliff
AKA Salty dog wannabe

Sky-Guy · 09-17-2003, 01:28 PM

So lets hear about the gear you are taking too. Lighted Plugs... and what else for night fishing? Harpoons & Bouys? :shocked:
What will be trolled during the day, have any pictures?

Best of Luck Gentlemen!

BTW a close up of my avatar (that is a billfish):

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Stoyjun Princess · 09-17-2003, 02:14 PM

[img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img] Right on!!!!

OceanBlue · 09-17-2003, 04:41 PM

Sky Guy! That's an awesome pic. Keep your fingers crossed.

I'll suggest to Pilar that another photo essay is in order for billfish gear. Stay tuned....

CATCH AND EAT · 09-17-2003, 11:28 PM

Man, when I saw the word "Announcement" I thought someone might be getting married. [img]graemlins/1zhelp.gif[/img] Oh well. Good luck on your adventure. :smile: I think you would have a better chance in San Diego though. [img]graemlins/idea.gif[/img]

Sea Jypzee · 09-17-2003, 11:45 PM

ACK!! Don't go guys!! Here is the latest forcast. Sheesh, glad I'm not on the East Coast. Seas 30'-55' :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

Cape Fear To 31n Out To 32n 73w To 31n 74w
Hurricane Warning This Afternoon

Near center of Isabel...shifting winds 65 to 95 kt with gusts to 115 kt. Seas 16 to 29 ft building to 25 to 55 ft. Elsewhere...N to NW winds 35 to 65 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft building to 16 to 26 ft. Vsby below 1 nm in rain...squalls and blowing spray throughout.

Tonight
Near center of Isabel...shifting winds 65 to 95 kt with gusts to 115 kt. Seas 30 to 55 ft subsiding to 17 to 33 ft. Elsewhere...N to NW winds 35 to 65 kt W of 76w and S to SW winds 45 to 65 kt E of 76w. Seas 18 to 30 ft throughout. Vsby below 1 nm in rain...squalls and blowing spray throughout.

In all seriousness - I wish you all the best of luck, calm seas, and light breezes. [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

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