Reel Repair by Alan Tani

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Good fishing with everyone! Already looking forward to next year

How was the fishing?

Todd

About 20 fish a guy. Glad to see everyone overcome the motion of the ocean and contribute to the box! Trolling was on fire in the early morning with several doubles/triples and one or two quads. We were able to convert to two really solid bait stops of about 30-40 fish each plus a few others in the 10 fish range. We did have one moment with 8 guys fishing and 8 guys tied to a tuna- that was fun! Things tapered off in the post 4pm hours but we already had done quite a bit of damage. As per usual, I forgot to take pictures

Another great trip with Charter Master Ryan!

I was not optimistic this trip was going to happen because it started raining in Portland and didn't stop until we had all the gear loaded on the boat. Capt. Mike said we're shoving off at 0200 to my surprise.

The ride out was rough, and a few people were already sick. I woke up at 0500 and waited for the gray light to show through the hatch. Once it did I got up and set the trolling rods out. I was putting the 4th rod in it's holder when two rods lit up. Capt. Mike ran back to help me because no one else was up. First 5 minutes and we had two in the box.

The troll was on fire all day and our mid-day bait stops paid off big time as well. It was nonstop till around 4 or so when it just turned off. My arms were Jello anyway, so I didn't mind. I don't know how many fish I handed off to seasick people to get them into the game, but it worked because they were on the rail catching fish and forgot about being sick!

150 total according to the deck hands, I thought it was closer to 200. Still not bad for 9 anglers. Decent grade fish to boot!

Can't wait till next year!

Steve

great Steve, awesome trip

did you take your own reels or the boat have the rods and reels for everyone?

Quote from: steelfish on August 21, 2025, 09:06:28 PMgreat Steve, awesome trip

did you take your own reels or the boat have the rods and reels for everyone?

Alijandro,

We used boat equipment which was top notch. Accurate Boss reels and Shimano Tevala rods. It's nice flying up and not driving. I had to pay $170 in baggage fees, but I'll trade that for an hour-15-minute flight every day! 

Steve

cool, thats nice equiptment 

Looks like it was an awesome trip! Great catching!!!
I want in on next year!
Nick

Quote from: ReelFishingProblems on August 22, 2025, 08:33:09 PMLooks like it was an awesome trip! Great catching!!!
I want in on next year!
Nick

We missed you Nick.

Quote from: Crab Pot on August 22, 2025, 10:41:18 PM

Quote from: ReelFishingProblems on August 22, 2025, 08:33:09 PMLooks like it was an awesome trip! Great catching!!!
I want in on next year!
Nick

We missed you Nick.

 Lord knows you didn't miss me 😭

Quote from: Maxed Out on August 23, 2025, 12:18:32 AM

Quote from: Crab Pot on August 22, 2025, 10:41:18 PM

Quote from: ReelFishingProblems on August 22, 2025, 08:33:09 PMLooks like it was an awesome trip! Great catching!!!
I want in on next year!
Nick

We missed you Nick.

 Lord knows you didn't miss me 😭

Ha, I begged Ted to come on this trip!

He's a Kalifornia Boy now though and a mile from the sun to boot! 

 Yep, I'll be down south in couple months. Just a short drive from SD

We just might have to do two charters next year!!! One in august and the other in september