Posted: May 21st, 2007, 11:09 pm
Loved the videos--and cool to see Jose's boat!
Loose them bias-ply's and get you some radials Chalk
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Posted: May 21st, 2007, 11:29 pm
Awesome trip, I bet that Tarpon was the bomb!!
Loose them bias-ply's and get you some radials Chalk
Loose them bias-ply's and get you some radials Chalk
Posted: May 21st, 2007, 11:59 pm
Great trip guys!!! Im easy to get in touch with when you get ready to lead a guy to his first Snook!!!! Its not near as far to get there and we can take my boat!!! 
Posted: May 22nd, 2007, 7:12 am
It was a heck of a trip. It's a good thing I went. The other three idiots needed some adult supervision.
Thanks to Ms. Chalk for arranging the trip. Thanks to all three of the guys for dragging an old man along. Even with being threatened with body piercing, tattoos, and other things, I had a ball. Birddog, Ms. TC got a kick out of the phone conversation. She was a bit concerned when I told her I was driving, but you put her mind at ease when you told her I was the most sober of the bunch.
A special thanks to Barhopr for putting up with me in the boat for the duration of the trip. I'm looking forward to the next adventure.
Possibly the best part of the story occurred a couple of months ago, when Chalk called to invite mo on this trip. Ms. TC answered the call. Chalk talked to her for 15 minutes, filling her in on the plans, before I had any idea what was going on. Ms. TC handed me the phone. She didn't tell me who it was, or what it was about. All she said was "You're going".
Chalk, if you can wind the rubber band in that Ford a little tighter, I'll get us there in 1.5 hours less time next trip.
Thanks to Ms. Chalk for arranging the trip. Thanks to all three of the guys for dragging an old man along. Even with being threatened with body piercing, tattoos, and other things, I had a ball. Birddog, Ms. TC got a kick out of the phone conversation. She was a bit concerned when I told her I was driving, but you put her mind at ease when you told her I was the most sober of the bunch.
A special thanks to Barhopr for putting up with me in the boat for the duration of the trip. I'm looking forward to the next adventure.
Possibly the best part of the story occurred a couple of months ago, when Chalk called to invite mo on this trip. Ms. TC answered the call. Chalk talked to her for 15 minutes, filling her in on the plans, before I had any idea what was going on. Ms. TC handed me the phone. She didn't tell me who it was, or what it was about. All she said was "You're going".
Chalk, if you can wind the rubber band in that Ford a little tighter, I'll get us there in 1.5 hours less time next trip.
Posted: May 22nd, 2007, 7:32 am
Great trip gents...cool pics.. next time go armed and dangerous 
Posted: May 22nd, 2007, 7:47 am
Nice trip guys. BD the videos were awsome
Posted: May 22nd, 2007, 7:58 am
I am so jealous! 
nicely done guys.
nicely done guys.
Posted: May 22nd, 2007, 8:31 am
Looks like you guys had a ball. Im headed to Marathon on Friday for 7 days. We mostly chase tunas and Maui maui,but hopefully we will get some inshore fishing in also. Those yellowtail are tastey 
Posted: May 22nd, 2007, 8:50 am
Nice trip fellas I think I know where I want to go on vacation next time 
I think I know where I want to go on vacation next time Posted: May 22nd, 2007, 8:58 am
What a great read guys. Sounds like a hell of a good time. Thanks for Sharing.
Posted: May 22nd, 2007, 9:00 am
Chalk,
Shoot me a PM and I will give you some great spots to fish in that area. All were provided by a guide who fishes there year round. If you think the fishing is good in the Key West area, the Marquesas is better!!
The Marquesas is about 24 miles south west from Key West. Most of the run is in water that is 4 feet or less. One crossing of 6 or 7 miles that may force you to slow down due to deeper water depth (20/30 feet). Took us about 35 min in my boat. Spent three days last year in June and went back in Sept to Permit fish. We caught it all! Bones on small jigs tipped with small Gulp strips (SHHH! big secret) permit and tarpon on silver dollar size crabs. Get a bubbler (cheap) and your crabs will last for a week with out much attention. E-mail is Glaccum@rose.net
Shoot me a PM and I will give you some great spots to fish in that area. All were provided by a guide who fishes there year round. If you think the fishing is good in the Key West area, the Marquesas is better!!
The Marquesas is about 24 miles south west from Key West. Most of the run is in water that is 4 feet or less. One crossing of 6 or 7 miles that may force you to slow down due to deeper water depth (20/30 feet). Took us about 35 min in my boat. Spent three days last year in June and went back in Sept to Permit fish. We caught it all! Bones on small jigs tipped with small Gulp strips (SHHH! big secret) permit and tarpon on silver dollar size crabs. Get a bubbler (cheap) and your crabs will last for a week with out much attention. E-mail is Glaccum@rose.net
Posted: May 22nd, 2007, 9:10 am
Very good report. That is what makes the Keys the Keys.
Posted: May 22nd, 2007, 9:18 am
great report! you guys sure know how to make me jealous...
Posted: May 22nd, 2007, 9:29 am
Thanks for taking the time and making the effort to report, post the pic's and the video's so the rest of us could see a little of the fun time. I especially like the boat ride to the Atlantic in the last one. I could start out every morning that way I think 
Posted: May 22nd, 2007, 11:29 am
Awesome report. Awesome pics. Awesome videos. Awesome trip.