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Had a great time with Mark Youngblood. :tup::yeah: X-2
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Who is Youngblood ?Look at the ad right above this post
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Post by: WSU on December 26, 2018, 04:02:33 PM
Looking to do a charter out of Westport. Is it good fishing ? Lots of fish ? If I catch more the 3 fish is really gonna kill me ?
Sometimes it is awesome fishing and sometimes horrible. Like run over 100 miles, fish all day, get beat up and wore out, and catch nothing kinda horrible. But when it’s good it can be crazy.
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Post by: KFhunter on December 28, 2018, 02:14:44 PM
I think we need a HuntWa armada to head out as a group in our own boats....
Give me plenty of warning, I'd like to go.
would this thing be suitable?
Post by: Mfowl on December 28, 2018, 02:22:23 PM
I think we need a HuntWa armada to head out as a group in our own boats....
Give me plenty of warning, I'd like to go.
would this thing be suitable?
Great boat, not a Tuna boat though. In optimal conditions you could do it but things can change fast out on the open ocean.
Post by: KFhunter on December 28, 2018, 02:27:13 PM
Tuna you could be 100 miles out though...
Post by: benhuntin on December 28, 2018, 02:45:31 PM
ya I was worried about that, I've been 20 miles out with a less suitable boat but conditions were good/excellent.We have been out tuna fishing in a lot smaller.
Tuna you could be 100 miles out though...
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 28, 2018, 03:54:48 PM
I think we need a HuntWa armada to head out as a group in our own boats....
I’m in as your Firstmate!⚓️
Post by: lokidog on December 28, 2018, 05:43:27 PM
I think we need a HuntWa armada to head out as a group in our own boats....
Give me plenty of warning, I'd like to go.
would this thing be suitable?
I would say yes, that's why the armada though, and really nice weather forecasted.
Post by: KFhunter on December 28, 2018, 05:54:04 PM
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Post by: WSU on December 31, 2018, 01:36:10 PM
Post by: KFhunter on December 31, 2018, 02:52:32 PM
How much fuel does it hold? How many gallons per mile in ocean conditions and when weighted down coolers, hundreds of pounds of ice, and people? Does it have a good radio and electronics? How much fish storage?
This one holds 42 gallons, it has a Suzuki 140 + kicker. I'm not sure of the burn in ocean conditions with a heavy load, haven't done it yet. On the lakes with a big load it does very well but I still don't know the burn there either.
The Tuna would have to be in fairly close, I think I'd go 20-30 miles about the max in good/excellent conditions as I've done that with less of a boat.
The electronics has a HDS-7 GPS + fish finder, a good one dual transducers and side scan.
No radio yet, but that would be addressed prior to any salt run.
No radar dome, that would be addressed prior to any salt run, I wouldn't be running in fog but you never know something could sneak in.
the radar plugs into the HDS7
Post by: WSU on December 31, 2018, 02:56:36 PM
Post by: KFhunter on December 31, 2018, 03:00:24 PM
I think I'll stick to salmon and bottom fishing near shore, thanks for the reality check :tup:
Post by: Crunchy on December 31, 2018, 03:03:39 PM
Post by: KFhunter on December 31, 2018, 03:09:11 PM
Yeah for tuna I would expect at least a 30 or so mile run out, then trolling around for hours trying to find them critters, and then the long run back. You would have to bring extra fuel. Ive gone out 20 miles at WP in a 20 footer that did just fine. Just pick your days wisely, and you would be fine. Ive gone out and was shocked how flat the water was. Made making long runs pretty easy.
:yeah:
Problem is it's not my boat, it's pops, he's already very leery of being on the salt, it's almost phobia level.
If I got out of sight of the shoreline he's white knuckling the railings and very nervous... I start packing cans of fuel so I can make it back...... ya, no.
I need to get him out salmon fishing and bottom fishing....baby steps!
Post by: WSU on December 31, 2018, 03:10:37 PM
Yeah for tuna I would expect at least a 30 or so mile run out, then trolling around for hours trying to find them critters, and then the long run back. You would have to bring extra fuel. Ive gone out 20 miles at WP in a 20 footer that did just fine. Just pick your days wisely, and you would be fine. Ive gone out and was shocked how flat the water was. Made making long runs pretty easy.
:yeah:
Problem is it's not my boat, it's pops, he's already very leery of being on the salt, it's almost phobia level.
If I got out of sight of the shoreline he's white knuckling the railings and very nervous... I start packing cans of fuel so I can make it back...... ya, no.
I need to get him out salmon fishing and bottom fishing....baby steps!
I fish the ocean every year and I'm with Pops on this one. No cans of fuel or cut corners for this guy. The ocean is damn scary!
Post by: Crunchy on December 31, 2018, 03:19:01 PM
Post by: lokidog on December 31, 2018, 03:48:13 PM
How much fuel does it hold? How many gallons per mile in ocean conditions and when weighted down coolers, hundreds of pounds of ice, and people? Does it have a good radio and electronics? How much fish storage?
This one holds 42 gallons, it has a Suzuki 140 + kicker. I'm not sure of the burn in ocean conditions with a heavy load, haven't done it yet. On the lakes with a big load it does very well but I still don't know the burn there either.
The Tuna would have to be in fairly close, I think I'd go 20-30 miles about the max in good/excellent conditions as I've done that with less of a boat.
The electronics has a HDS-7 GPS + fish finder, a good one dual transducers and side scan.
No radio yet, but that would be addressed prior to any salt run.
No radar dome, that would be addressed prior to any salt run, I wouldn't be running in fog but you never know something could sneak in.
the radar plugs into the HDS7
Mine has an 80g tank. with a barely able to get up on plane load of building materials, I was getting about 2.2mpg. At 8 mph, I get 5-7 mpg although haven't looked at that speed loaded.
Post by: WSU on December 31, 2018, 04:19:20 PM
Post by: lokidog on December 31, 2018, 04:25:11 PM
What boats and motors do you two have?
Ocean Pro 220, extended transom, fish curtain, Honda 150, Yamaha 9.9 kicker.
Post by: KFhunter on December 31, 2018, 05:54:00 PM
WP has excellent salmon fishing, and if you time it right they are in close 60 or so foot of water which is weird because you will be a mile or 2 out and still in relatively shallow water. But that would get him started at least. Neah Bay is also awesome bottom fish and salmon but long drive. Can be just as lumpy as WP. Port Angeles is a little honey hole for salmon and usually 2 fish limit unlike WP and NB. Not hard to learn how to fish it either.
I'm hooked on Uculet, I love that place. I'd like to make a big trip of it and take the girls, they would really enjoy Tofino.
Post by: Huntin Hounds on January 01, 2019, 11:29:29 AM
I haven't taken my boat on the ocean yet but plan to after I get a ditch bag set up. I have a 22' edge marine with a 200 Yamaha and 9.9 kicker. 80 gallon fuel tank and loaded down with family and coolers I average 5 - 5.5 GPH on lakes.
After watching that tuna boat sink on bloody decks I won't be going out after them without a life raft. Living in eastern washington will make it difficult to find buddy boats to go with.
Post by: Mark Youngblood on January 01, 2019, 12:14:49 PM
I'd love to catch tuna! First year storms pushed them out, the boat got one, wasn't mine. Second year bad timing, the fish weren't there and the guide was up front about that, we didn't go. Third year, bad weather kept it from happening. Maybe 2019 will be my year to catch a tuna?
I sure do hope so because you certainly deserve a great day on a wide open bait stop....
Post by: lokidog on January 01, 2019, 02:20:58 PM
. Living in eastern washington will make it difficult to find buddy boats to go with.
That's why we need to schedule the Hunt-Wa Armada. :hello:
Post by: WSU on January 01, 2019, 02:34:00 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 01, 2019, 02:35:28 PM