The recreational crab season is tentatively scheduled to open November 2, 2019.
We have a crab/cod combo charter on the Huli Cat Thursday November 7, 2019.
The cost is $175 which includes the trip and tip. It does not include fish cleaning.
The crab should be big.
We will have some custom PFC jigs to raffle off.
We would love to have some AT members along.
Let me know if you would like to join us on the trip or if you have any questions.
You can register here:
https://peninsulafishingclub.com/activities-events
OR, send me a message for my address to register with a check (preferred so I can avoid PayPal fees)
Thanks!
Ben
Thanks! Last year was scrubbed due to a big mechanical. I sent an email to the link and would like to make my payment and be confirmed asap!
Rob
Hey Rob,
The a scrubbed event was the AT 10th anniversary event.
Ben
Gotcha Ben. Confirmed two in, Dave Hall and myself. Check goes out today!
Rob
I'm in I sent the payment paypal.
Mike
Rob, Dave and Mike, nice to have you guys along!
Ben Buddy Boy!!
Count me IN!!!
And the Check's in the Mail!!! ;D
No seriously, I gave my check to Dominick, pick it up in the am.
Good luck tomorrow!!!!
Wayne
Thanks Wayne!
Wow, we had 22 spots that filled up in 2 days!!!
Message me if you would like to be on the waitlist.
Thanks for the support!
Ben
I have been waiting for this trip for awhile. Good thing I decided to check. It filled up fast.
Mike
I'm surprised too Mike.
Maybe they think they'll get some of your treats or Ed's Toki!
I am planning meat sticks for the trip. I left Alan enough coppa awhile back to last him a few months. Maybe I will do some salami next week. It should be ready by then. I bought a pork shoulder the other day to have around just for that purpose.
Mike
What's the deal on a trip like this? Do they provide the crab traps?
They set their pots at the start of the recreational season which is supposed to be November 2.
IIRC, I was told the Huli Cat drops about 30 pots.
Go fish for a few hours then pull pots.
Fun times!
Here is the thread from last year. At the end is a video from Dominick. It looks like Alan had a specific job, but it isn't shown..
https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=26531.0 (https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=26531.0)
In!
Snack sticks ready to cut and package.
Mike
Can't wait to try some Mike!
Here's some info for the trip from the Huli Cat:
6-6:15am, at the boat, check in, sign up, get familiar with rod and where to fish, find a sack. Easy Mart, across the highway from the Harbor, has squid at better prices. Looking forward to it!
Ben
It's Happening!!!
Local Crabbers are getting ready to go Crabb'n!!!!
My Lovely Jennifer was driving to pick up a girlfriend for lunch yesterday when we saw these two YOUNG men getting ready for Crab season.
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They both came flying out asking her, "May we HELP YOU???"
Jen recounts the story of her younger brother during the late 1970's working on a Tender in Kodiak, AK. She commented your pots are TINY compared to Alaska King Crab pots!!! They all laughed and she was on her way,
Wayne
This will be my first crab trip, can anyone provide pointers?
I understand the limit is 10 per fisherman (is that right?), any chance we each get that many each?
How long do you boil them? Something tells me from years ago they are done when red, but that might be incorrect.
If you can't eat all you have the first day but could eat more the second, are you better off cooking them all and then refrigerating or freezing them right away, or can you keep them alive a day out of the water?
Do you use straight water, or is crab / crawfish boil a good seasoning?
Feel free to lay it all out! I am soo looking forward to this trip, I missed last year.
Thanks
Rob
Rob,
yes, 10 Dungeness Crab is the daily limit. Done 3 of these Crab & rockfish combos in mid-Nov. and mid-Dec. - was successful on all three trips -
10 Crab
10 Rockfish
2 Lingcod
Boil or Steam them for 15-20 minutes, then plunge into ice water to stop the cooking BUTT ask Dominick he is the REEL pro.
We've salted the water before and the crab was salty tasting.
I look forward to meeting you.
Wayne
Alan's Buddy!
My loving wife, Jennifer, will make LOTS of her world-famous Double Chocolate Chip Brownies for all to enjoy.
Nov. 7 EARLY at the dock Buddy Boy.
Wayne
Thanks Wayne! I don't have a big steamer, but do have a turkey fryer setup. It sounds like later trips will have folks cooking them at the dock/parking lot. I have family at home to feed so I am working on my plan. We met last year on the rockfish trip that was a makeup for the combo trip that went south when the HuliCat had a mechanical, I believe- You have a smile and attitude one could not forget! I hope I am remembering correctly. You commented on my hat that almost went overboard, I made that thing and will swim for it.
Rob
I just pay to have them cooked at the dock. Saves time and the hassle. I dont have much time off lately so I want someone else to do it.
Mike
Rob,
I agree with Mikeysm, Boil your crab when we return to the dock. They are set up for a quick boil and the fee is reasonable.
Also, great job on the Penn label sewn on your hat!
Do you take in-home clothing repairs and alternations??? ;D
I look forward to putting your face again to your name... AGAIN!
Weather looks FANTASTIC for Thursday.
Wayne
Hi all. I wish I could go butt it's not in the cards ♥️. I,m counting on Peskadoro to be the group photo person and share this event with us all. Good luck and lite winds.🎣
World famous brownies and snack sticks!
Can't wait gents!
NOT JinX NOTHING here... BUT...
The weather looks to be nothing short of spectacular!!!!
Winds: 2-3 mph
Gusts: 5 mph
Temps: 58 - 60 degrees
Pressure: Holding steady at 30 mmHg
AND for Dominick... Wave Height: at 4'
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Gary, Hold tight, I will offer my usual cinematography as you have seen in your home town of Gustavus, AK.
BUTT who knows????
Wish us luck.
Wayne
good luck guys, can't wait to see pictures!
My body is ready for tomorrow!
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I'll still wear my patch. I bought squid and baby octopus for bait. I'll also be giving ling cod catching lessons. :D Dominick
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Free lessons???
Agreed!!!
Best stand in line for Big Tim's first lecture on catching 6" lingcods!!!!!
Wayne
Is braid good to go on the HuliCat? Some outfits won't allow it (Stagnaros).
Do they sell beer or anything on board? I need to be properly prepared.
;D
braid is no problem. drinks are not a problem, either.
they usually have free coffee on board.
Rob,
BYOB. IIRC you have that nice bucket/cooler/fishing stool.
Ben
Quote from: Alans Buddy on November 06, 2019, 08:01:14 PM
Rob,
BYOB. IIRC you have that nice bucket/cooler/fishing stool.
Ben
Ahh, Ben, you remember well. That is the venerable Sit and Fish bucket by Frabill. Mine is old and works well. The new ones are not as user friendly, per Amazon comments. I have had that at least 20 years. It gets heavy loaded with brewskies, that is for sure.
I'll bring it. 8)
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https://www.amazon.com/Frabill-1600-Sit-N-Fish-Bucket-160024/dp/B000EYWBCW/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=sit+and+fish&qid=1573070961&s=sports-and-fitness&sr=1-4 (https://www.amazon.com/Frabill-1600-Sit-N-Fish-Bucket-160024/dp/B000EYWBCW/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=sit+and+fish&qid=1573070961&s=sports-and-fitness&sr=1-4)
GOOD IDEA WITH TERRIBLE EXECUTION
January 5, 2018
Verified Purchase
Really disappointing. Very good idea, and seemed like an affordable option for an insulated bucket, but terrible execution. The top is WAY too hard to get off. I had to use a flathead screwdriver to pry off the lid. The description also gives the impression that the bucket itself is insulated -- but it isn't. Its a large, standard material bucket, with a smaller and separate styrofoam container inside. A gas station styrofoam cooler would accomplish the same thing for a lot less cash. <-- BUTT, you can't sit on those.
looking for updates, while i am stuck at work >:(
pics
NICE! keep 'em coming!
Thank you all for making it a great event!
I think everyone pretty much had limits of rockfish.
The crab pots were stuffed.
I'm not sure how many pots were pulled to get 260 + crab but I think it was less than 10. The first pot had 46.
Perfect weather cool and overcast, no wind and flat calm seas. Fantastic people to fish with all around. The only disagreements were about the size of the fish that got away.
Thank you Penninsula fishing club and Ben especially for bringing us all together for another awesome day on the water.
And if Ben allows me to add my few photos, we'll start now!
If I can summarize the day, it was FANTASTIC and just damn too quick for me!!!
We left the harbor at 6:30 AM, had a few usual stragglers, late on time,
LIMITED OUT of Rockfish and Lingcod by 10 AM - let me say that again, LIMITED OUT by 10 AM :o
Geared up for pulling in Crab Pots - LIMITED OUT of 10 crabs per person in 6 POTS pulled,
and back at the Harbor by 1:03 PM.
Man, I was back home, gear cleaned up and watching Oprah at 4 PM!!! Kidding!!! Oprah doesn't do daytime TV anymore.
Enjoy.
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Dominick loading up on HOT coffee
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Darth Vader or Alan???? You in here???
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Dominick on the first drop.
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the Hulicat is a very organized and clean boat - as charter boats go.
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Come on Ben!!!! THAT CAUGHT on a Jon Vadney Rod!!!!
And if I may, let me say THANK YOU to BEN for putting this day's event together. It always takes ONE person, and in this case, one GUY - BEN to set the date, get a signup list going, COLLECT THE MONEY $$$ - I know this is the most difficult part of the planning, and schedule the date with a charter boat capt. - again, from my heart and all the rest of the days' attendee's - TO YOU BEN!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!
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Here is Alan, Hulicat Boat Capt. Tom and Ben,
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All onboard received this "rod to rail" Bungie cord holder as a participation gift from Mr. El Pescador (Jennifer) - God bless that woman!!!
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My Big BIG lingcod for the day.
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THE BIG Lingcod for the day! Nice one!
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Here goes Dominick thinking again... a better-designed reel handle for his Penn 310! AND it worked well.
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Our leftover fish carcasses made for crab pot bait - NOTHING is wasted.
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What a great day on the water!!!
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Getting the Crab Pot line hook set up ready.
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HERE comes the first crab pot haul!!! The guy ahead of me in the orange slickers was on board ONLY for the Crab - he brought NO Rockfishing gear NONE :o
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First Pot was FULL with 46 Keeper Crab - nothing was undersize.
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Our daily limit of Crab- done and heading back to the Harbor.
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WOW!!! Back at the harbor at 1 PM - it was almost surreal being back that early.
Heading home - Dominick has arranged a Crab, Rockfish and Lingcod SPECIAL dinner for Saturday nite. Stay tuned for those photos!!!!
Wayne
Excellent report, Wayne!
Thank You!
Best,
Fred
Nice report Wayne, thanks for the good pics, cheers Don.
Great report and pictures, Wayne. Thanks for sharing!
If I may, let me wrap up this post with photos of our dinner last night. Returning home from the day of Crab & Rockfish/Lingcod fishing, Dominick and I dropped off all our fish, for both us, plus 5 plump Dungeness Crabs each at a local Asian restaurant. We planned to return on Saturday nite for a delicious meal for all to enjoy. I'll let the photos do the talking...
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Here, is Dominick's food entry: Pressed Duck!!! It was delicious, rich tasting and mild duck flavor - I'll let Dominick explain what all he did to prepare this part of the meal.
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AND... here comes the food!
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AND Let the dinner begin! Linda's Daughter, Linda, and Dominick: fisherman Extraordinaire!
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Lingcod and braised celery.
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Whole Steamed Rockfish - for me this was the HIT of the night!!!
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Braised Cabbage - This alone, with steamed rice and tea - I'd be set.
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Here is Lisa, Linda, Dominick, Jim - Chef and restaurant owner, and his two invited guests and Jennifer, all enjoying ourselves.
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Jennifer and me,
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We all went home with several FULL containers of what will be our Sunday lunch!!!
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BUTT, of course, Dominick and Jacques - they have known each other for 35 years!!! Jacques is an expert boat mechanic and repair guy - You have boat issues, call Jacques.
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What a GREAT NIGHT all because Dominick and I decided to go fishing.
You want a great time, plan out a fishing day and GO FISHING!!!!!
Until next time...
Wayne
Look at the shocked look on my wife's face, now that is funny. ;D ;D Jim and Janice are the restaurant owners (Toa Yuen) in the Laurelwood Shopping Center. They are great friends and hosts. Dominick
I can't believe I just saw this thread...great fishin' fellas! Wayne...did you get to use the little 109? Looks like those Lingcod might be a handfull for the little guy.
Quote from: mo65 on November 24, 2019, 02:35:29 PM
... Wayne...did you get to use the little 109? Looks like those Lingcod might be a handfull for the little guy.
MO-meister!
Did not. REELY had no time that day, we fished for ONLY 2 1/2 hours. Less than 3 hours and we all limited out on our 10 Rockfish and 2 Lingcod.
PLAN on bringing it on our Dec. 14 Crab & Rockfish combo day.
Your reel sits on my workbench, and I give it a spin or two each day just to enjoy the easy of turning. You've done a nice job with this reel.
BUTT back to the subject, I plan on spooling it up for using it for a few drops for MONSTER Lingcod. But casually, it is the DIRECT DRIVE handle spinning that has me concerned. Dropping a 10 oz. jig 240 feet into the cold Pacific waters, all the time having the oversized PENN 24-310 handle spinning right next to my hand, well, let's see if I don't end up in the ER for the day!!!!! ;D
Watch for that post on Dec. 15!!!!!!!
Wayne
Quote from: El Pescador on November 24, 2019, 03:41:07 PM
BUTT back to the subject, I plan on spooling it up for using it for a few drops for MONSTER Lingcod. But casually, it is the DIRECT DRIVE handle spinning that has me concerned. Dropping a 10 oz. jig 240 feet into the cold Pacific waters, all the time having the oversized PENN 24-310 handle spinning right next to my hand, well, let's see if I don't end up in the ER for the day!!!!! ;D
Yes indeed...you'l want to keep those fingers out of the way on the drop. It's like my ol' shop teacher in school used to say..."and remember boys, fingers don't grow back!" :D
Wayno, that's what your thumb is for. Wear gloves. Hey wait??? Is this a spinning reel? Don't put your thumb in there. Dominick