[Mike Avery]

Fished this afternoon with Dr. Ike, Kyle, and Wes, oceanside of Fisherman's island with eels. Had 4 runs in the first hour boating 3 fish. Kyle gets a 47 lb, Ike gets a 43 lb, and Wes gets a 25 lb. Another big fish pulled the hook. Then nothing but an occasional dogfish after that. Tried staying past sunset for a while but nothing. Couldn't come back to the HR because we decided to keep them.

Pretty good few hours of fishing and nice way to start off 2009 with 2 weight citations for Kyle and Ike. So maybe Kyle is the state leader....for 2009...just for today....maybe.

That's Ike behind the mask...it was cold....with his 43 lb striper.

Here is Kyle with his 47 lb striper.

 

[classicrockfish]

Mike and crew

:bigfish::yes::thumbup:Nice work!! I tried to talk Kevin and the girls into going out as well today but no dice.. Kevin had some well over due jobs to complete around the house so hopefully we will get out there soon...:fishing2:

 

[Rock crusher]

WTG guys, glad you found em. I will give you a shout over the weekend, fishing Saturday afternoon and Sunday hopefully.

 

[Finfever21]

pretty work Mike and crew congrats on some new year paper...

 

[Dr. Ike]

Best New Year's Day Ever!

Mike,
Thanks for taking us out and helping me get that first paper of the year. :bigfish: I had a great time. :clap: Sorry you and Wes didn't get any papers. Those Boca Grips usually are an under estimation of the weight so I'm confident that it's a paper. I'll post what the real weights of the fish are tomorrow when Kyle and I get them weighed in at OE2 in the morning. This was the best way to ring in the new year for me. Doing what I enjoy the most, fishing with friends. The weather turned out just like predicted and we didn't get beat up. Just real cold but your boat kept us warm. Thanks again.

 

[Catch-All]

Mike - nice slob stripers! A good days work.

Hey, what brand of rod outriggers do you have? They look the ones from Bluewater Designs.

Catch

 

[Flounderman2001]

Congratulations

Mike and crew,
Nice work on the catch of big fish.:yes:
Congratulations are in order for Ike & Kyle on their Citations.:thumbup:

 

[surfperch1]

Nice!!!!!

 

[Kevin Smith]

Congratulation Ike

Ike,

Great way to start off the new year!!

Kevin
Weekend Mistress

 

[26Albe]

Mike,

Thanks again for the trip and putting Ike and I on our 1st papers for the year. I cant think of a better way to spend New Years Day than fishing. Hopefully 09 will bring more of the same for all of us. One of us will post the official weight once OE2 opens.

 

[jmille8766]

Mike, those are some very nice fishies

Joe - Miller Time

 

[Jet Ski Brian]

Nice job. Follow the leader. Thanks for the report.

 

[Mike Avery]

Mike - nice slob stripers! A good days work.

Hey, what brand of rod outriggers do you have? They look the ones from Bluewater Designs.

Catch

Catch, I believe they are bluewater but I peeled off the sticker years ago and not 100% positive. Got them at boatersworld. I need more, more with multiple rod holders, and I need more flush mounted rod holders for boat. One can never have too many places to put rods (so people are not tempted to scratch your deck with rod butts.).

 

[26Albe]

Official weights as per OE2's scale:

Ike: 42 lbs 2 oz, 43 1/2 in
Kyle: 47 lbs 4 oz, 46 1/2 in

Correct me if your numbers are wrong Ike.

 

[mainiac2]

Glad you found them I'll be out there Sunday with PAPetey and Rock Crusher.

 

[n2striper]

WTG.....Mike and Ike.Nice pics.:bigfish::rockingreport:

 

[DAWGONIT]

Very nice Gents!
Evan.

Fishing the Gulf of Mexico to the Norfolk Canyon on the GW 330 Express DAWGONIT

 

[Al B]

Paper AND Groceries... gotta love it!

Mike - There's 12 flush-mounts on my rig, and I've got 6 new places picked out that need'em.

Good job guys.

 

[sfcallen]

Great way to start off the New Year!! Congrats on the papers.

 

[Mr.G.]

Pretty work

Nice going guys! That's the way to start the year off ! :bigfish:

Scott G.
Fridays Off