What do you get when you take 26 people from all walks of life, different nationalities, different cultures, countries, and financial status & what ever else differences you can think of? Stick them in a tin can on the ocean for 5 days with a crew of people you don't know on top of it? With only a couple of known interests? ... You get OHANA...Family ;D You could not have picked a more diverse selection of human beings to be in one place at the same time no mater how hard you tried and have it come together so well, so respectful,with so much dignity & respect for each other, and some how Alan T. pulled it off. Somehow I m speechless...And everyone on the SOA trip will tell you that I am not speechless. Thank you Alan...Today I feel very blessed
Big Tim
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LEE & his biscuit
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Evan holding Alan's fish...Alan said he couldn't lift it ;D
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Jack hooked up
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Mel
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Lee & Kevin
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Warren
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Jim, Ed & Alan
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(standing, left to right) Mark, Kevin, Terry, Keith (hands on thighs), Mel, Rob, Joel, Alan, Ed, Jim, Wes
(kneeling, left to right) Gary, Wai
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Yep, there are no strangers on the boats, just friends I haven't met yet.
Great report! What an awesome trip...can't wait to read and see more..
meantime I had to jump in quick to say:
Alan has a SPINNING REEL in his hands !!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: erikpowell on June 22, 2014, 01:41:05 AM
Great report! What an awesome trip...can't wait to read and see more..
meantime I had to jump in quick to say:
Alan has a SPINNING REEL in his hands !!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Not only did he get the bass, but he got a 40# +/- Grouper on the same reel with a megabait lure...We killed them with megabaits that Alan gave us!!!
OH yeah... Jealousy is a horrible thing ::) LOL!
Y'all are killing me with this awesome report and great pics.
Yes, we want more, more, more.
Man, how I miss the West Coast Yellowtails & Whites, fishing the kelpbeds mae living in SoCal bearable.
It looks like a great trip! The picture of Alan with a spinner is one for the record. Too bad it isn't a Penn. Next time I will see that he has a proper spinner! Sal will not be pleased! ;D ;D ;D I can't wait to see more. Bob
This was the First Annual SOA Alan Tani Charter, right?
Great photos! Looking forward to more photos and new of the trip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZyFtmBy7cg
Nice fish and one heck of a knowledgable crew! Have fun practicing with those lil' guys ;)... can't wait to see the monsters you'll be showing us.
Safe travels,
Dom
Schweet Video, I like it without an annoying sountrack.
That looks like pretty good time being had there.
Very exciting to watch, thanks for taking the video Alan. Oh how I wish I was there :(.
This is way better than a good movie ;), I hope you got some more.
Man I need to get back onto the SOA. Looks like both Mike and Brian are on the trip, saw Mike (owner/operator) sneek by in the video.
funny as hell. tim and i went to the same high school, just years apart!
Big Tim,
Thanx for getting these pictures up as soon as you did. I know you guys were tired after getting home so thanx again. Alan, thanx for the video and I finally heard some voices of the people that we communicate with in this virtual "shop" on a regular basis with. Alan I nominate the picture of you with the Accurate spinner as PICTURE OF THE MONTH! Cant wait to see more (especially of ALL the tackle). This should be a fond memory to last a lifetime. IM DEFINITELY LIVING THROUGH YOU GUYS TRIP, since I didnt go. Im glad everyone returned safe and sound. BTW, I couldnt help but notice that some of you were wearing your "Sunday go to meeting" fishing clothes (ie Columbia PFG), If I had gone I would have had mine as well. ;D
MORE PICTURES PLEASE,
Leo
Sorry I forgot to say nice biscuit there Alan.
Alan, could you or someone else put some names up of the guys on that 20th picture? Don't if they're wanted ;D.
Thanks and welcome back!
Quote from: Alto Mare on June 22, 2014, 02:59:05 PM
Alan, could you or someone else put some names up of the guys on that 20th picture? Don't if they're wanted ;D.
Thanks and welcome back!
(standing, left to right) Mark, Kevin, Terry, Keith (hands on thighs), Mel, Rob, Joel, Alan, Ed, Jim, Wes
(kneeling, left to right) Gary, Wai
Thanks Porthos, I appreciate that.
Quote from: Big Tim on June 22, 2014, 01:02:57 AM
Evan holding Alan's fish...Alan said he couldn't lift it ;D
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dude, old age and two bad rotator cuffs! ;D
Killer trip guys! Nice job on the yt. Looks like the fur bags weren't around! Sign me up for the 2nd annual trip!
Lee was picking them up and putting them down! at the start of the Video! Great to see you guys having Fun and catching Fish! ;D
Awesome trip.
Funny trip. Thanks for sharing!
Quote from: Porthos on June 22, 2014, 04:14:56 PM
(standing, left to right) Mark, Kevin, Terry, Keith (hands on thighs), Mel, Rob, Joel, Alan, Ed, Jim, Wes
(kneeling, left to right) Gary, Wai
You are Wong, nice fishing with you.
Quote from: Jonnybravo on June 22, 2014, 05:01:45 PM
Killer trip guys! Nice job on the yt. Looks like the fur bags weren't around! Sign me up for the 2nd annual trip!
They were there and we lost fish to them.
The best part of the video is right at the beginning. The first words that are clearly audible, from Lee:
"Gaff! GAFF!"
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Jimmer had my 40# rig (the captain said use 40/50) so I was fishing 25# and wanted it gaffed quick, it took me to the stern then headed toward the rudders. I think this was the first fish of the day (I hooked the first fish that morning on my first bait and 50' from the boat)and the start of a very good morning. A few of us caught at least 8, more caught 7 and everyone got fish, unfortunately the furballs got several too.
Nice WSB Alan. Is Joy getting a new pair of earrings with that fish?
Did anyone use the original tank? I sent it with Alan and if he was scotchknocked he might have forgotten it. ;D Dominick
it was out and i think everyone knew. most guys had smaller reels.
Oh that sucks, I thought Alan left it! As it turned out, I used it's older brother, a Newell YTS with 4:1 Pro Gears and all sorts of stainless stuff from here. Loved it. If anyone thinks a model 27 Monofil built to the hilt with a Tib frae is silly, they haven't caught a YT with one, I loved it.
Ron
Say What?
Nobody used the Tank? :o Oh, The Humanity! They missed out on a sweet little powerhouse of a reel. ::)
That's all I have to say about that. :P
Quote from: noyb72 on June 23, 2014, 11:59:22 PM
Oh that sucks, I thought Alan left it! As it turned out, I used it's older brother, a Newell YTS with 4:1 Pro Gears and all sorts of stainless stuff from here. Loved it. If anyone thinks a model 27 Monofil built to the hilt with a Tib frae is silly, they haven't caught a YT with one, I loved it.
Ron
Ron: You rocked that little reel ;D But I think my favorite moment of the trip is when you pulled up your boot straps and no matter how bad you were feeling you caught that Ray ;D ;D ;D That sucker dragging you side to side on the back of the boat was a blast to watch!!! If I remember correctly that reel you used was one you built? You kept trying to hand it off but we all just said no and cheered you on ;D I am glad we all have someone like you protecting us. Thank you.
Quote from: alantani on June 23, 2014, 10:54:45 PM
it was out and i think everyone knew. most guys had smaller reels.
That would have been my choice if I was there, maybe next time. :-\
Quote from: Shark Hunter on June 24, 2014, 12:04:37 AM
Say What?
Nobody used the Tank? :o Oh, The Humanity! They missed out on a sweet little powerhouse of a reel. ::)
That's all I have to say about that. :P
I used mine.
Quote from: noyb72 on June 23, 2014, 11:59:22 PM...If anyone thinks a model 27 Monofil built to the hilt with a Tib frae is silly, they haven't caught a YT with one, I loved it.
Ron
That 27 was my way of avoiding an Avet SX...wanted to NOT go with the "herd" and still be "made in the U.S.A." Glad you enjoyed using it! Your YT means that it brought in a total of THREE YT. ;D It's a success!
Opened up the right side yesterday and inspected the 13-200 pinion...there was no observable wear from when I installed it. It's ready to go for the 2015 Alan Tani Charter!!! ;)
Look forward to see the pics from your 27 build.
nice report Tim! hope to see you at the June AT.com 2015 SOA Trip. btw thanks buddy!
Quote from: Porthos on June 24, 2014, 02:31:01 AM
Quote from: noyb72 on June 23, 2014, 11:59:22 PM...If anyone thinks a model 27 Monofil built to the hilt with a Tib frae is silly, they haven't caught a YT with one, I loved it.
Ron
That 27 was my way of avoiding an Avet SX...wanted to NOT go with the "herd" and still be "made in the U.S.A." Glad you enjoyed using it! Your YT means that it brought in a total of THREE YT. ;D It's a success!
Opened up the right side yesterday and inspected the 13-200 pinion...there was no observable wear from when I installed it. It's ready to go for the 2015 Alan Tani Charter!!! ;)
Look forward to see the pics from your 27 build.
Wai to go on that reel my new friend...And by the way...Nice drink after the tag team yellow ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Big Tim on June 24, 2014, 10:35:04 PMWai to go on that reel my new friend...And by the way...Nice drink after the tag team yellow ;D ;D ;D
May bring another one or something better on the next trip.
Quote from: Porthos on June 25, 2014, 12:41:17 AM
May bring another one or something better on the next trip.
If you just bring yourself it will make the trip better, I enjoyed fishing and chanting with you even if you were always Wong. The same can be said of everyone on the trip.
Quote from: Keta on June 25, 2014, 12:46:33 AM
Quote from: Porthos on June 25, 2014, 12:41:17 AM
May bring another one or something better on the next trip.
If you just bring yourself it will make the trip better, I enjoyed fishing and chanting with you even if you were always Wong. The same can be said of everyone on the trip.
Yeah, pretty cool Lee I heard you chanting "get the gaff, get the gaff." Way to go. You can use that chant during your yoga classes. :D Dominick
Quote from: Big Tim on June 24, 2014, 12:28:54 AM
Ron: You rocked that little reel ;D But I think my favorite moment of the trip is when you pulled up your boot straps and no matter how bad you were feeling you caught that Ray ;D ;D ;D That sucker dragging you side to side on the back of the boat was a blast to watch!!! If I remember correctly that reel you used was one you built? You kept trying to hand it off but we all just said no and cheered you on ;D I am glad we all have someone like you protecting us. Thank you.
You mean this Ray:
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That was a lot of fun. Especially when it came back after I thought I lost it. The reel was my Tuna Special w/60 on it.
Thank you all for the opportunity to serve.
Ron
chief, can i put your photos up?
chief, nice! thanks for sharing... :)
Of course, Alan.
Thanks
Ron
Thank you Alan for this unforgettable trip! Couldn't have gone out with a better group of guys. No anger, everyone calm and cool even while lines getting tangled, everyone using toilet seats properly :)
Big Tim! You got a heart of gold. I still owe you one! Here is your sunset photo!
nice shot! i've gotta get a better camera.
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That last photo is smoked bonita collar, rice and veggies. Bonita is really hard to handle well enough that you can end up with a good product. This fish is still firm and flavorfull, the SOA crew and 5 star did it perfect.
Ron
Quote from: noyb72 on June 25, 2014, 08:27:15 PM
That last photo is smoked bonita collar, rice and veggies. Bonita is really hard to handle well enough that you can end up with a good product. This fish is still firm and flavorfull, the SOA crew and 5 star did it perfect.
Ron
;D ;D ;D sweet Ron ;D ;D ;D
Nice shots Ron, but I don't see the towel from your lovely wife on you :-\.
Please tell her to make me two, one with a Striper and one with a Bluefish. ..no hurry!
Thank Chief.
Sal,
If you look at the first shot of me fighting the Ray it is hanging off of my left side (I'm a South Paw.) We'll add your order in.
Thanks!
Ron
Oops, I see it. I didn't know you fished with the wrong hand ;D. Thanks Ron!
Quote from: Alto Mare on June 26, 2014, 01:32:36 AM
Oops, I see it. I didn't know you fished with the wrong hand ;D. Thanks Ron!
:D ;D :D ;D Dominick
Quote from: Alto Mare on June 26, 2014, 01:32:36 AM
Oops, I see it. I didn't know you fished with the wrong hand ;D. Thanks Ron!
Maybe so, but he's in his right mind. ::)
I'm a lefty, too, but I save my right hand for operating the winch. ;D
Sal, the Dorado towel has a much higher cool factor. :D