Finally,
I have some time to put this post together. Our man Ted (Maxed Out) has been fishing the Tornado for albacore and all other sorts of tasty denizens for years. I have had the pleasure of fishing albacore off the boat for the last two years. This year, and every year going forward hopefully, we have reserved the boat for Sep 23-25.
The Tornado is THE boat to fish in West Port, Capt Dwight is tops. Fantastic live bait (anchovies,) and plenty of space for 10 fishers. It is NOT the Spirit of Adventure. You bring your own food, and water (or other beverages,) and common berthing. I call it camping 100 miles from shore (way better than any submarine!)
The price is $825.00 per person. With a 20% tip and $100 for fish processing it rounds out to $1050.00 per head. I will collect the funds, $500.00 by 1 Feb and balance due 1 May 2024. I'll maintain a stand-by list here.
The boat has live bait gear (Shimano rods and single speed Accurate Boss single speeds,) but is happy for you to bring your own. For jigs, I have had luck with Salas 6x yo-yo and any small surface iron on 30# gear (typical 7-8ft jig stick.) Live bait is 20# fly line with #4 or 2 ringed circle hooks. Catching a 25+ pound albacore on 20# mono is quite the fishing experience...
I have a room in Ocean Shores (50 minutes away) for Sunday through Thursday to help out with travel. West Port is a couple hours from SeaTac (the airport,) we'll sort out transportation once anyone flying has their data. The boat leaves the dock at 7PM Monday, we steam out all night 70-100 miles out while we are asleep. Trolling jigs go out at first light, and we fish all day Tuesday until sun down. If there is room in the hold, we'll fish Wed until 10 in the morning or so and then get back home Wed afternoon. If we plug the boat, we come in early.
Its as much fun as you can have with your clothes on.
1. Steve
2. Wayne Deutscher
3. Juan Lazama
4. Ryan Wood
5. XXX
6. Nick Poppen
7. Wayne's friend Jim
8. Mike McGhee
9. The PROFESSOR!
10. Ron Jones
it's going to be too close to the SOA trips, so i won't be able to make it. :-\
RON!!!
I'M IN!!! Book me for this Sept. 23 - 25, 2024 Trip.
For those of you wanting to RECON this trip, here is the website:
https://tornadowestport.com/ - Quality Husband & Wife Team run this boat. He is the skipper, she is the Admin.
Are you open to opening this trip to non- AT.com members???
Huge Tomato growing contractor buddy of mine, Jim, is thinking about going.
let me know if I can give him the GREEN LIGHT.
THIS TRIP WILL BE EPIC!!!!!!
Wayne
Absolutely!
Any friend of yours is a friend of ours! (isn't that how the line goes?)
This should be a fun and productive trip, I wish I could make it.
Ron,
Just spoke with a LONG TIME Friend, Jim McManis, please put him on our list. He's going too!!!!!
Wayne
Ron put me on the list.
Mike McGhee
Ron, this sounds like a fun time. Put me on the list if there's still room.
Quote from: mikeysm on November 30, 2023, 05:22:02 PMRon put me on the list.
Mike McGhee
Will be a lot of fun, glad to have you!
Quote from: scrinch on November 30, 2023, 05:53:12 PMRon, this sounds like a fun time. Put me on the list if there's still room.
Wouldn't be a trip without THE PROFESSOR!!
I'LL BRING YOUR GLOVES!!
The Man
Sadly, I'll hafta step away from this trip. Wife will be outta town, so I'll be home babysitting. Hope someone can fill my slot
Chief,
I'd like to be put on the standby list
Or am I the tenth now that Ted can't go?
Love Me Some Longfin!
Thanks,
Steve
Amazing!!!!!
IN LESS THAN 24 Hours since Ron posted this Charter Trip - we have filled a 10-person roster.
That might be a record!!!!!
Boyz, this will be an EPIC TRIP!!!!!
Ted, please make yourself available to give us a Master Class lesson in Smoking & canning Albacore tuna. You are the Regional Expert for sure.
Sept. 23, 2024 Kids!!!!!! Let's start the planning ...
Wayne
Your in Steve!
Can't wait to get on the water.
The Man
Sounds like an awesome trip. Would love to have a loin or two of fresh Albacore for my family and me. Haven't had fresh albacore in years.
Bryan!
Your WISH is my Command!!!!
Your home will be my first stop when I arrive back in the SF Bay Area.
Are you SURE 2 loins are enough??? Any request for the Collars????
We will take care of you.
Wayne
Quote from: El Pescador on November 30, 2023, 10:33:45 PMBryan!
Your WISH is my Command!!!!
Your home will be my first stop when I arrive back in the SF Bay Area.
Are you SURE 2 loins are enough??? Any request for the Collars????
We will take care of you.
Wayne
Loins and collars? Will I be in heaven on earth? YES!!!
Bryan,
Your request list has been updated.
Wayne
Bryan,
you make an old man blush ^-^
Wayne
Quote from: Ron Jones on November 30, 2023, 10:19:34 PMYour in Steve!
Can't wait to get on the water.
The Man
Right On!
Soooo looking forward to it.
Bay Area Guys:
You flying or driving?
I'd prefer to fly but I also plan on catching a lot of fish. ;D
I am driving, so if anyone else is it will be good to share the road
Juan
Jim & I will be driving together, with BIG Ice Chests to bring our fish home.
Wayne
Quote from: jlezama on November 30, 2023, 11:26:19 PMI am driving, so if anyone else is it will be good to share the road
Juan
Juan,
If you'd like someone to ride shotgun with you pencil me in.
I say pencil because my wife thinks she ant's to go.
Which I will talk her out of!
Steve
Albacore, the unicorn of the Tunas, this sounds like a magic trip.
Quote from: steelfish on December 01, 2023, 12:39:07 AMAlbacore, the unicorn of the Tunas, this sounds like a magic trip.
Alejandro,
They hold a special place in my heart!
I'll send some home with my parents to give you next year.
Steve
Quote from: Crab Pot on December 01, 2023, 01:22:44 AMAlejandro,
They hold a special place in my heart!
I'll send some home with my parents to give you next year.
Steve
thanks in advance amigo, I will mark the dates on my calendar ^-^
not related note: my wife no longer buy canned tuna (mostly yellowfin tuna) since few years ago, specially after we saw the netflix TV show Battlefish, where the fishermen on the show fish for Albacores on the same place you are planning to go https://alantani.com/index.php/topic,26590.0.html
we try to eat only fresh fish, but from time to time my wife now buys canned ALBACORE tuna chunks :P
Quote from: steelfish on December 01, 2023, 01:46:13 AMQuote from: Crab Pot on December 01, 2023, 01:22:44 AMAlejandro,
They hold a special place in my heart!
I'll send some home with my parents to give you next year.
Steve
thanks in advance amigo, I will mark the dates on my calendar ^-^
not related note: my wife no longer buy canned tuna (mostly yellowfin tuna) since few years ago, specially after we saw the netflix TV show Battlefish, where the fishermen on the show fish for Albacores on the same place you are planning to go https://alantani.com/index.php/topic,26590.0.html
we try to eat only fresh fish, but from time to time my wife now buys canned ALBACORE tuna chunks :P
My wife is an expert canner Alejandro.
She'll hook you guys up.
I watched Battlefish as well.
A lot like Wicked Tuna, STUPID!
Kardashian's Go Fishing would have been a better title for both!
good hunting, gentlemen!
Our man jurelometer pointed out that the Tornado might not reimburse the cost if the weather blows the trip out. I just got off the phone with the boat and have confirmed that that is NOT the case.
A full refund will be provided in the event the trip is cancelled due to weather conditions.
Thanks for the due diligence, my friend.
The Man
Late Sepember is usualy OK.
Ron,
Given I now live in Olympia please put me on the wait list.
Pete
Ron when do you want the deposit and where do I send it. Can we pay in full also.
Mike
Just checking on how we can pay up for the trip.
Nick
Guys, Philadelphia has been crazy!!
I'll update the post and reach out with the plan this weekend.
Thanks!
Alright guys,
This is NOT a cancelation. The trip is on, and it will be a blast! I can't say unfortunately, because it is good news; but with business taking off the way it is I'm out of resources to manage this trip (Alan warned me this would happen :-\ )
Thankfully, our transplant and soon to be retired veteran Nick Poppen is going to stand in for me. He'll start posting regularly and figure out the game plan for collecting the fee.
i can't thank you enough, Nick; and I can't WAIT to see everybody in September. Remember, if you want to come in a day early, we have plenty of room at the resort.
FTC (SS) Jones, "The Man" Ronald L. USN (Ret)
Thanks for the hand off.
I'm in DC until May 20th and then driving back to Olympia, WA.
We'll get everything settled with those going on the trip as well as with the boat captain.
If I can get a quick confirmation from those on the list to go it would help me with the transition.
This stands to be a great time.
Nick
Quote from: ReelFishingProblems on April 18, 2024, 08:58:13 PMThanks for the hand off.
I'm in DC until May 20th and then driving back to Olympia, WA.
We'll get everything settled with those going on the trip as well as with the boat captain.
If I can get a quick confirmation from those on the list to go it would help me with the transition.
This stands to be a great time.
Nick
I'm 1000% still in Nick.
Juan, we still driving?
Thanks,
Steve
I'm still planning on going!
I can't wait to see everyone!
It will be good, Philadelphia is a bit much, the Ohana will help a lot.
The Man
Hey folks,
For those on the Tornado Albacore trip in September. I will need to collect payment of $1050 No Later Than (NLT) May 15th so I can pay the boat.
I'm looking forward to the trip and happy I was able to help out.
Nick
How do we pay you Nick?
Quote from: Crab Pot on April 22, 2024, 01:02:40 AMHow do we pay you Nick?
I sent an email to the Tornado to confirm the price. Once I get the confirmed price I will post it. I have Venmo, Zelle, PayPal. Please PM me if there are any questions.
Nick,
YES, both #7 on the list: Wayne's Friend Jim,
well, let's give him a name!!!
Both Jim McManis and Wayne Deutscher will be attending this Tornado Sept. 23 - 25, 2024 ALbacore trip.
Please confirm the price and both Jim & I will get you what is owed.
Nick, can't wait to meet you.
Wayne
Posting an updated list for the trip. Confirming price to avoid any last minute headaches.
1. Steve
2. Wayne Deutscher
3. Juan Lazama
4. Ryan Wood
5. Pete Young
6. Nick Poppen
7. Jim McManis
8. Mike McGhee
9. The PROFESSOR!
10. Ron Jones
Spoke with the fine folks at the Tornado today. To cover the boat, the tip, and fish processing I will need $1090.00 by May 15th. Please send me a PM so we can work out the payment method. I prefer Zelle, but I can work with PayPal or Venmo.
Can't wait for the trip,
Nick
Hey folks. After referring with the experts here is the updated price.
$825 + $140 (17% tip) = $965
The deckhand preps the fish and charges $4 per tuna to cut out the loins. Please have $100 cash to cover the cost of fish processing (this will be more than enough to cover the costs if we fill the boat).
Thanks for putting up with me.
Nick
For anyone using Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal: If you need me to send a request for payment with those systems please let me know in a PM what your account can be found with (phone, email, username, etc.)
Nick
Nick,
Full payment sent via Venmo (Kelly, my wife's account).
Please let me know you got it.
Thanks,
Steve
Steve,
Money received! Thank you
Quote from: ReelFishingProblems on May 02, 2024, 02:18:02 AMSteve,
Money received! Thank you
Whoop Whoop!
So looking forward to this trip.
Crab Pot
Nick,
Is there an open spot on the trip?
I have a friend who "may" be interested.
Thanks,
Steve
Steve,
We are fully booked. If something changes I will let you know.
Nick
What gear will everyone be using? Rod and reels?
I plan on using a Cortez Conversions 99 on a Shimano Trevala 6'6" Heavy jigging rod. I'll probably bring the Cortez/Tiburon T4NI on a Trevala XH jigging rod
The boat does have gear, but I can't remember what it is.
Ted or Ron, do you know what the boat rented equipment is?
The boat has 6'6" MH trevala rods with accurate boss reels....and there's no rental fee for using the boat gear. Anyone bringing their own rod and reel should have a good reel cover, cause the only storage is at the bait tank, and things get plenty of sea spray during 6-8 hour run out and run back in