New Guy Aboard

Pat O'Connell · 07-10-2009, 10:08 PM

I just joined up and wanted to say that this is a great site with a lot of terrific info....I've spent most of my time lake fishing (Walleye, Pike, Yellow Perch, etc.) up here in Michigan, but after my first offshore trip in Nassau last week, I got hooked real bad on saltwater fishing!

First fish was a Blackfin Tuna, and more important, I learned a LOT during the trip. Wasn't concerned about fish size or quantity, just wanted to learn to do things right. Planning on trying Ft. Lauderdale early fall ( maybe shark or sail) and going back to Nassau early winter and late spring looking for a Wahoo and continuing my offshore education...Tight lines and a toast to everyone here!

Pat O'Connell

weekley rehab · 07-10-2009, 10:53 PM

welcome aboard, keep us upto date with your fishing adventures

Capt. JJ · 07-11-2009, 12:18 AM

Welcome aboard. If you want sails, wait until the wind starts blowing from the north in the winter.

Pat O'Connell · 07-11-2009, 12:44 PM

Thanks Guys...I appreciate the welcome and I'll keep posting as things progress..Capt. JJ, appreciate the tip, thanks! I'll plan accordingly!

Pat

WhItEoUt 23 · 07-11-2009, 12:50 PM

Welcome Aboard Capt.Let us know when you come down and are looking to charter.

ameristrat · 07-11-2009, 01:17 PM

Welcome to the forum!!

Disco Lady · 07-11-2009, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhItEoUt 23

Welcome Aboard Capt.Let us know when you come down and are looking to charter.

sammythebu11 · 07-11-2009, 05:17 PM

Pat,

Welcome to the forum,
I am sorry to hear you caught the saltwater virus..... main symptoms are thinning of your wallet, always finding new ways to hide your rod/reels and trip expenses from your wife and finding cheap excuses to get out of work and come south to fish.
by the way, there is no cure for it......

Enjoy,

Sam

Pat O'Connell · 07-19-2009, 06:59 PM

Thanks again, Guys..Much appreciated!!

Sam.....You hit it right on the money....I'm already experiencing the virus symptoms and need a fix real bad already...

OneLuv1979 · 07-19-2009, 08:14 PM

The saltwater virus Hahahaha thats funny stuff ......
I have it pretty bad to , the moment my business picks back up in the winter (seasonal work) I am buying a bigger boat , trade in my 17' for a 21'-25' with twin yammys..
I have no money to do this now, still a couple months away , but i can not stay off ebay and craigslist looking for my next boat i cant afford lol.....

Now im really getting rolling , and im kicking myself in the ass for freshwater fishing for so long ..... BORING

Welcome to the site , im still a newbie myself , but with the help of Capt JJ im on the water catching and loving it .....

This site rocks !

Cutler · 07-20-2009, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammythebu11

always finding new ways to hide your rod/reels and trip expenses from your wife

thats the number one

Feeding Frenzy · 07-21-2009, 10:57 AM

Welcome to the forum.

07-10-2009, 10:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pat O'Connell Grunt Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shelby Township, Michigan Best Catch: Blackfin Tuna - 10lb Occupation: Business Owner Posts: 3	New Guy Aboard I just joined up and wanted to say that this is a great site with a lot of terrific info....I've spent most of my time lake fishing (Walleye, Pike, Yellow Perch, etc.) up here in Michigan, but after my first offshore trip in Nassau last week, I got hooked real bad on saltwater fishing! First fish was a Blackfin Tuna, and more important, I learned a LOT during the trip. Wasn't concerned about fish size or quantity, just wanted to learn to do things right. Planning on trying Ft. Lauderdale early fall ( maybe shark or sail) and going back to Nassau early winter and late spring looking for a Wahoo and continuing my offshore education...Tight lines and a toast to everyone here! Pat O'Connell

07-10-2009, 10:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
weekley rehab Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Deerfield Beach Boat: Weekley Rehab contender 33T Best Catch: 250 lb sword , 20lb mutton, 18lb black grouper Occupation: General Manager Posts: 972	welcome aboard, keep us upto date with your fishing adventures __________________ God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

07-11-2009, 12:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Capt. JJ Hooked Up Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boca Raton/Boynton Beach Boat: Venture 34 "Tuna Time" Best Catch: 403# Sword, 400# Mako Occupation: Boat Driver Posts: 605	Welcome aboard. If you want sails, wait until the wind starts blowing from the north in the winter. __________________ It's a big ocean, find your own fish Tuna Time Charters, Boynton Beach, FL www.TunaTimeFishing.com

07-11-2009, 12:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
WhItEoUt 23 Grander Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pompano bch Boat: dusky 23 Best Catch: 160 lb swordfish 52 ib rooster fish Occupation: self employed Posts: 2,400	Welcome Aboard Capt.Let us know when you come down and are looking to charter. __________________ TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S

07-11-2009, 01:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
ameristrat Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delray Beach Boat: Grady White Sailfish 28 Best Catch: 1 pound Goggle Eye Occupation: A Student at Wake Forest University Posts: 902	Welcome to the forum!! __________________ "I've gotta live life real good because when it's over and I'm dead, I'm screwed. God is gonna kick my ass."

07-11-2009, 12:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pat O'Connell Grunt Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shelby Township, Michigan Best Catch: Blackfin Tuna - 10lb Occupation: Business Owner Posts: 3	Thanks Guys...I appreciate the welcome and I'll keep posting as things progress..Capt. JJ, appreciate the tip, thanks! I'll plan accordingly! Pat

07-11-2009, 05:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
sammythebu11 Hooked Up Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stuart, FL Boat: Proline 23' Sport Occupation: Network Engineer Posts: 427	Pat, Welcome to the forum, I am sorry to hear you caught the saltwater virus..... main symptoms are thinning of your wallet, always finding new ways to hide your rod/reels and trip expenses from your wife and finding cheap excuses to get out of work and come south to fish. by the way, there is no cure for it...... Enjoy, Sam

07-19-2009, 06:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pat O'Connell Grunt Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shelby Township, Michigan Best Catch: Blackfin Tuna - 10lb Occupation: Business Owner Posts: 3	Thanks again, Guys..Much appreciated!! Sam.....You hit it right on the money....I'm already experiencing the virus symptoms and need a fix real bad already...

07-19-2009, 08:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
OneLuv1979 Hooked Up Join Date: May 2009 Location: Boca Raton, Florida , USA Boat: 17' Key Largo Best Catch: Anxiously Waiting Posts: 110	The saltwater virus Hahahaha thats funny stuff ...... I have it pretty bad to , the moment my business picks back up in the winter (seasonal work) I am buying a bigger boat , trade in my 17' for a 21'-25' with twin yammys.. I have no money to do this now, still a couple months away , but i can not stay off ebay and craigslist looking for my next boat i cant afford lol..... Now im really getting rolling , and im kicking myself in the ass for freshwater fishing for so long ..... BORING Welcome to the site , im still a newbie myself , but with the help of Capt JJ im on the water catching and loving it ..... This site rocks !

07-21-2009, 10:57 AM	#12 (permalink)
Feeding Frenzy Lines In Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southwest Florida Boat: Mako 282, Twin 4-Strokes Best Catch: Guiding someone to their first marlin Occupation: Owner, Professional Sportfishing Academy Posts: 24	Welcome to the forum. __________________ Captain Kevin M. Deiter "Feeding Frenzy Sportfishing Academy and Consulting, LLC" (941) 234-2041 www.feedingfrenzysac.com kevin@feedingfrenzysac.com

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