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A Summary As To Why We Sometimes Have To Cancel
Your Trip, And Sometimes At The Last Minute
Please, try to understand that I have a lot of expenses in this business, and
I want/need to make these trips. I don't cancel because I want to!!!
The weather down here can change hourly, and changes a lot overnight. Sometimes from
good to bad, and also, from bad to good.
Some might think the weather is beautiful, why did he cancel our fishing trip?
Remember, when we speak of weather, we are more concerned with the winds. More likely than
not, the winds and their direction will be the final deciding factor if we can go fishing or not.
There are a lot of variables that have to be considered at times,
and I have to "play the cards dealt" in this business, and Mother
Nature doesn't always deal you the hand you want.
Therefore as the song Kenny Rogers had several years back went, "You Got To know When
To Hold 'Em And Know When To Fold 'Em"
I refuse to put you on the boat and take you out into unsafe and miserable waters.
I also refuse to take you out just to take your money. I could easily do both, but please
understand, If you can't have a good and enjoyable trip and catch some fish, then I just can't take advantage of you.
If you don't understand that, then I am sorry, you will just have to get upset with me!!!
There are other charter businesses that you can call and I will guarantee you they will relieve
you of your money then drop you back at the dock and say " Oh Well, that's the way it is sometimes, you owe me *&^%".
You can rest assured that will never happen with us, if your trip will not be safe and
a quality fishing trip, then I don't want your money.
I only hope you can respect that, we want to treat you like a person and the way we would
want to be treated, but some people will always have a problem with that I guess.
I have been going offshore fishing for nearly all my life, and that now has been a long time,
I am a United States Coast Guard Merchant Marine Officer, this is not my first rodeo as they say.
I know what I and my crew and boat can take, and I know what you can take, so when I make
the call to cancel, I don't have anything against you.
I just know you will be miserable, and if I take you, I will have to charge you for
the trip because of the fuel we burn.
And you will not be a happy camper if I take you trolling in the river where you most likely
won't catch anything. Yeah, you'll be fishing, but most likely, there won't be any catching, and a fishing trip is supposed
to be to catch fish!!!
Just please try to understand that I cancel trips for your protection and enjoyment, and
I only have your best interest in mind when making the decisions on the trips.
I would rather have you tell everyone that I cancelled your trip because it was too rough,
instead of telling that I took you out and beat you up, got everyone seasick, didn't catch any fish, and still
charged you for the trip. That's not good for either one of us!!!
There will be better days, let's just make sure we live to go fishing on those better
days by not doing something stupid on the bad days!!!
Just think about this and you will understand better," There Are Old Captains And There
Are Bold Captains, But, There Are "NO OLD BOLD CAPTAINS"!!!!!!!!!!
Thank You for reading this, and I hope it helps you understand better why when I call you
early in the morning on the day of your fishing trip and say we can't go today, you'll now understand why!!
Till next time, God Bless You All!!!!!
Fish On!!!!!
Capt Butch
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7-2-09
Today is the second day in a row that the winds have the seas in a rough condition.
It's supposed to be the time of year when the weather patterns are a little more stabilized,
guess someone forgot to tell mother nature that.
Tomorrows another day, we'll see about the weather/winds then!!
Till next time, God Bless!!!!
Fish On!!!!
Capt Butch
6-30-09
Went out on the beach this morning for some Spanish Mackeral and Shark fishing.
With us was Bob Lytle from Beverly Hills,FL, Rob and Leah Lytle from Jacksonville,FL.
Adam and Jessica Yelkovich from Columbus,GA, and Maara Lane from Clarksville,TN.
The Spanish Mackeral bite was again around the Lockwood Folly area so we made our way to the
west.
They were scattered and the bite was slow when we got to the area but we were persistant
and got several before we went after a shark.
The Shark bite today was nothing like I had ever seen before. The sharks were literally fighting
over our baits.
We would drop in a bait and before it was 5 feet from the boat we would be hooked up. They
were feeding so fast we couldn't get two lines in, it was wild and wide open for a while!!!!!
We never got pictures of the Spanish Mackeral, they wound up as bait!!!!
All the sharks were released to fight again another day except for one Atlantic Sharp Nose
that we kept for the grill.
It was a great morning of fishing, although it started off slow, believe me, it didn't stay
that way.
We got several pictures and some good video's, now just got to see which ones or how many
we can put here on the report.
Leah told me this was the best Charter trip they have ever had, can't wait to get them offshore
next time, you know what I mean, where the fish really bite!!!!
It was a great trip and lots of fun, they made Capt Chris and I feel as though we had known
them for years, a real nice group of folks, and we were honored to share our boat with you today!!!
Heading offshore tomorrow bottom fishing, weather permitting, check back and see how we do!!!!
Till next time, remember" Without Him, I Will Be Nothing. But With Christ, He Strengthens
Me"!!!!!
(Phil. 4:13)
Fish On!!!!!
Capt's Butch & Chris Foster
SHARK FISHING OFF OAK ISLAND BEACH,NC
6-29-09
Ok, the party's over as they say...... Tomorrow it's back to work/fishing.
I got some things done I wanted to get done. Did get the permits and Licenses updated, but
spent the last two days fixing my truck.
The wife and I stopped for lunch Sunday in Wilmington and the truck wouldn't start when we
came out.
Called Capt Chris who lives in Ogden now (don't ask me why, I don't know nothing) and he came
by and gave me a jump.
Had new batteries (about 6 months old) and a new alternator, but turned out one battery had
a dead call. Takes two for a diesel, and they have got to be charged well.
Well, today I was coming down 211 heading to the boat to finish up some odds and ends when
my truck started loosing electrical power and finally just cut off.
Well now what? Guess those odds and ends will have to wait now for a later time!!
Called the wife and she came and took me and both batteries to Advance store to have them tested.
The old battery tested good. So I was trying to think what avenue to take next.
The other battery that was being tested was put in new yesterday evening and a new premimum
NAPA Alternator, had to be something in the wireing in the truck I figured.... Surely, the new battery was good!!!
Turns out that the new battery that I got yesterday was bad as well, replaced it and all seems
well for now.. Would have never thought it!!!!
Anyway, it's back to the water tomorrow, so I will have some reports coming again soon, "reel"soon!!!
Tomorrow is a 1/2 day, hope the Spanish Mackeral are still biting, I'm sure they are somewhere,
now if I can just find them!!!
Till next time, Blessings to everyone!!!!!!!
Fish On!!!!!
Capt Butch
6-27-09
Here's why I haven't reported lately. Friday, June 26th, the seas were too
rough to go fishing, so we didn't go.
Today, June 27th, you could have gone fishing, but I didn't feel it would be comfortable
to go, so why risk it. Besides, if you can't be comfortable and have fun, why go? There will be better days!!!!
Tomorrow, I am taking the day off to spend with my wife and the Admiral...
Monday the 29th, I have got to go renew my blanket license permits as they expire on June
30th.
Without these you would have to buy a fishing license, but I will have them renewed Monday
morning, so you will be covered to fish on the "Yeah Right II" under my license for another year.
Regardless of who you are or where you are from, you will be provided a N C Saltwater
Fishing license for free while on our boat!!!
After that, weather permitting, we are going to be cranking it back up to fishing every day.
If you want to book a trip with us in July, you had better call soon, real soon,(910)845-2004,
as we don't have but 5 days left open in July, and one of those was a cancellation.
August and September is starting to book up as well!!
I wish there were more days in the year to offer but there's not, and when they are
all booked, you will have to wait another year before you can go fishing on the new "Yeah Right II".
Don't confuse this boat with boats we have had in the past, those that have fished the
new "Yeah Right II" will tell you this sportfisherman, with the new twin turbo Cummins diesels, rides like, well, as
some have put it, "A CADDY"
Sorry about the reports, I can put here what I think is happening, but I won't make predictions
here.
You have come to expect what's really happening here and a "hands on" report is what I'll
give as soon as the winds calm and we get back out fishing.
Till next time, Remember, God loves You And Wants You To Prosper, look at what he has done
for us and our charter service!!!!
Fish On!!!!!
Capt Butch
6-25-09
Today’s charter cancelled at the last minute, so we don't have a report,
but we did get some much needed maintenance done on the "Yeah Right II" so we are ready to head out again in the morning.
The weather doesn't look to promising for Saturday at this point, in fact, tomorrow is questionable.
Keep in touch, we are back up and running now, so we will try to keep you updated on what's happening off the coast from
here in Southport, NC.
Till next time, Blessings!!!!
Fish On!!!!!
Capt's Butch & Chris Foster
6-24-09
Went out for a little variety fishing today with Michael and Frank Salinger
and Doug Lufkin from Cleveland, Ohio.
This was the 4th time they had fished with us and Michael said that we nearly killed them with all the fish we had caught
in the past, so today they wanted to catch some fish, but not as many in the past.
Ok, I can handle that!!!
We started off at the Horseshoe area where we caught some King Mackerel and Mahi Mahi.
After we got all the Kings we wanted we moved over to a wreck where the guys were absolutely surprised at the power and
brute strength the AJ's had I put them on.
Everyone had a try at one, and with the kind of fight these "reef donkeys" produce, one was enough!!!
From there we moved off to the SW and caught enough bottom fish for dinner, and then we called it a day and went in a little
early.
It was a different style of fishing than I am used to doing, and I must admit, it was quite nice and we didn't come to
the dock totally give out!!!
You don't come back with all the boxes full of fish, but like Michael said, all the fish we had caught in the past was
more than they could eat before they freezer burnt.
So, if you would rather have a day like this, just let us know when we leave the dock in the mornings, and we will try
to make it happen for you as well.
Of course, if you want to fill the freezer, just let us know that too, and we will do our best to accommodate you!!!!
Our goal is to be sure you have a trip you will remember good things about, have fun, and even catch some fish as well!!!
Till next time, May God Bless Everyone!!!
Fish On!!!!!
Capt's Butch & Chris Foster
6-23-09
What happens when
your computer goes haywire and you are in the charter fishing business? What happens is you get behind, way behind in your
reports.
I will try to get caught up here some now since we are back up and running!!
The picture on top is that of Mike, Katie, Kyle, and Ryan Pignatiello from Tipp City, Ohio with them was David
Casasanta from Kimbolton, Ohio and Alex Weber from Louisville, Ky.
We had a great trip on the 23rd of June with these guys and everyone got in on the action today as the fishing
was pretty good.
The bottom pictures are from our trip on 6-22-09 with John and his son Jake Baker from Cosmel, IN. With them were
Paul Sherry from Cambridge, OH. and Matt and Faith Sichman from Dayton, OH.
This was another great trip and we caught a lot of fish.
But none of the fish caught was as important as the King Mackeral that Jake Baker caught.
As it says on the picture caption, "His smile says it all" That fish and that smile was the highlight of my day
right there.
If you aren't touched by that picture, you had better check your pulse!!!!
Thanks guys for letting me be the one to get Jake his first King Mackeral, a day I will never forget!!!
Till next time, God Bless All!!!!
Fish On!!!!!
Capt's Butch & Chris Foster
A King Mackerel fisherman is born
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6-21-09
I had a special treat today. I finally met the man who has a lot in common with me, even the
same birthday. That would be Mark Pisano from Holly Springs,NC, with him was Skip Cooke, and Byron Bishop from Holly Springs,
NC and also John Bigger from Southern Pines,NC
Little did I know just how special this day was going to really turn out for me. Very unexpectedly,
Mark started off by giving me a card for my birthday and Capt Chris had presented us with birthday cup cakes and me with a
new digital camera so I could take pictures of the fish we catch.
How could it be any better, well, as you all know "Admiral Bodie" the fish dog had fished
with me for many years. He was always ready to go fishing every morning.
That is until that fateful day when he got hurt really bad on the boat by a very large cooler
that was not noticed to have been untied and it slid and nearly ended his life.
After that he decided to retire, well today, "Admiral Bodie" was presented a "Distinguished
Service Award" from Mark.
I have been so deeply touched and am all but speech less. This little dog means more to me
that anyone will ever know, and to have someone like Mark to honor him like this has made my Charter/Fishing career one step
closer to "full circle"
Until I can find the words to express how I feel, All I can say right now on behalf of me
and "Admiral Bodie" is Thank You Mark so very much!!!!
Now as for the fishing, we went after Grouper today. Rough seas and screaming currents made
it tough to get to the bottom, but we did it!!!!
The first stop we made was fun, it was loaded with Jacks. But it didn't take long until we
had fought those brutes long enough.
The next couple of stops rewarded us with some nice Scamps and Gag Grouper. Then the next
stop we got a nice strawberry and Black.
We didn't get many bottom fish, but that's the way it is when you are fishing just for
big grouper.
By the way, ask John Bigger just how hard a "BIG" Grouper can pull, I don't think he will
forget that for a while.
It was great fishing with you guys today, I hope Capt Chris and I met and possibly exceeded you expectations!!!
Till next time, God Bless!!!
Fish On!!!!
Capts Butch & Chris Foster
6-19-20-09
We fished two days with Nell Gadrinab,M.D. from Chicago,IL Lou Gadrinab from Durham,NC,
Roland Gadrinab fromChicago,IL, Mike Henry from Raleigh,NC, Rolly Gadrinab from Chicago,IL, and Anthony Criscenti from Chicago,IL
We were on a bottom fish and everything in between mission. The first day was the
best day of catching with just about everything biting.
The second day was a bit tougher with the east winds and excessive tides, but we kept
picking until we got a box full.
As always guys, Thanks for choosing us for your charters and we will continue
doing our best to get you fish.
Hope your flight back to Chicago was uneventful and hope to see you again next year.
Till next time, God Bless All!!!
Fish On!!!!
Capt's Butch & Chris Foster
Amberjacks at the Frying Pan tower area
Mahi SW of Frying Pan tower
Good video of a bull shark SW of Tower
6-18-09
I am trying to keep this all going, but remember, I am not as young as I once was. It's late
at night, came off a full day trip and had to change oil and filters and service the fuel system this afternoon, so I am just
now getting to the report.
Bet most of you went to bed thinking I didn't go today, well we did it's just the days aren't
long enough right now, but I feel like they are getting too long the older I get.
Enough whining, today we were fishing with Rick Schenck from Erlanger, KY, Tony Schenck from
Cold Spring, KY, John and Clint Kappesser from Ft. Thomas,KY, and Bob and daughter Lindsey Schenck from Arlington,TX.
We started off at the Raritan where we picked up a dozen or so King Mackeral. But as soon
as the sun broke through the clouds the bite shut off so we left and went bottom fishing.
Our first stop was just NW of the tower where we found some fish biting and we also got some
more Kings and Mahi-Mahi on the lite line.
Caught a nice AJ, but it didn't measure up to legal size so we put her back for another day.
Check the pictures and video and I'll be back here tomorrow night with details of tomorrow's
trip.
Till next time, Give God Thanks for what you are about to receive!!!
Fish On!!!!
Capt's Butch & Chris Foster
Doubling up on Kings at the Raritan
6-17-09
Today was a 1/2 day trip out on the beach. We were fishing with Mike and Martha Oconner
from Circleville, Ohio, with them were Fred Lewis from Chillicothe, Ohio and Jeff Lewis from Wellston,Ohio.
The winds were from the East and blowing pretty strong, but this didn't seem to bother
the Spanish Mackeral too much once we found them.
Well, we actually didn't find them, Buster on the Sea Hawk III is the captain who had them
corralled down towards Lockwood Folly.
We headed that way and were soon rewarded with doubles and triples on the Clark Spoons. Thanks
Capt. Buster for sharing the info.!!!
After we caught 50+ Spanish Mackeral, we tried our hand at some shark fishing.
We caught a few smaller Black tips, but most likely the one that Mike will remember the longest
is the one he hooked up and couldn't turn or stop..
This shark made short work of the 100 pound line that was on the reel. He snapped it like
a twig, that was a real big shark!!!
It was a relaxing time and plenty of action with the fishing. Not to mention all the fish dinners
that are in the future!!
Not 100% sure about the weather tomorrow, but if we make it out, we'll have the results right
here.
P.S. Didn't get any video today, the camera was acting crazy, may be time for a new one!!
P.S.S. To the person who stole my sign, Thank You. That's one of the best forms of flattery, it lets
me know I am still doing my job good enough to worry you. I won't call any names here, you and I know who you are, and
there's no need to add "insult to injury".
Now I am wondering if you are the same one going around town stealing my and other Capts rack
cards and holders. It's only a matter of time until you are seen and you will be found out. Remember this, You WILL reap what
you sow, and that's a promise from God.
But you shouldn't worry about me , you better worry about yourself because
this type of actions will show through, also, you should be more careful that no one sees you next time. Can't believe you
would lower yourself to that level, guess you never really know some people......
Sorry about the P S S's, I try to keep to myself and just run my own business, but this
type of action lowers the credibility of everyone!!!!
Till next time, God Bless Everyone, yes, even the sign thief!!!
Fish
On!!!!!
Capt's
Chris & Butch Foster
6-16-09
It's late so I'll make this one short. Today we were fishing with Bud Abbott from Burlington,NC
and David and Gary Wyatt along with Darren Kenyon from Mebane,NC.
This trip was a trip I had donated to the Piedmont Chapter of CCA to auction off to help raise
money for the CCA.
Various reasons beyond our control took us a while to get this one in, but we got it done!!!
In case you don't know, CCA stands for "COASTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION", they do great things
for the coastal enviornment and fisheries.
Well to say it rained this morning would be an understatement, I mean it poured offshore,
but the King Mackeral bite was on, until it quit raining, then the bite stopped.
We left there and hit several spots until we found some fish that were in a feeding mood and
finished the day out there. With a strong current and the dreaded East wind we had, the guys did real good on the bottom fish
such as Grouper, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snappers, Silver Snappers, Jolt head porgy, grey snappers, sharks, calico bass,
black bass, Amber Jacks, Cobia, Almaco Jacks, Barracudas, Bonito,and King Mackeral.
It was a great trip with some great guys and with people like this in the CCA, it can't help
but be a success!!!
Till next time, God Bless!!!!
Fish On!!!!
Capt's Butch & Chris Foster
Cobia and baraccuda double
6-16-09
Today we went after bottom fish and lite lining with Carless Lee, Willie Shepherd, Clifton
Fulmore, Robert L. Dalton, George Simmons, and Ferman Hairr from Fayetteville,NC.
We found plenty of fish and the bite was real good until the tide fell out and that always
has a tendency to slow the bite.
We made several moves later in the day and the results were slow everywhere we went.
I was not satisfied with the amount of bottom fish the guys had so I ran to where
we had caught some King Mackeral yesterday and gave the guys some extra time on me to help them fill their coolers with fish.
We found a great King Mackeral bite still there and we were getting doubles on regularly
and were having trouble getting more than one line out.
I would have liked to stay a little longer, but I told the guys that it was almost criminal
to leave a bite like we were having, but I had another trip tomorrow and I had to get back to the marina before they
closed so I could fuel up.
But, the cooler was full of fish now and we had acheived our mission today even after
the bottom bite shut off, we were versatile and pulled the preverbal "rabbit out of the hat" anyway.
The Fayetteville guys are always a pleasure to spend the day with in the boat. If I don't
see you before, I'll see y'all in October!!!
Till next time, God Bless All!!!!
Fish
On!!!!
Capt's
Butch & Chris Foster
6-15-09
Today we were fishing withsome locals Jason Hunt and Jim Vansaders from Bolivia,NC and with
them were David Hunt from Raleigh,NC and Melissa Shearin from Eden,NC.
Today was a short (3/4 day), I had to make a decision on what to do to get them some quality
fishing in the amount of time I had to do it.
I decided to make the run offshore and go for King Mackeral and Mahi-Mahi, turns out I made
the right choice.
We didn't hook up any Mahi, although there were some caught in the area, our number just wasn't
called today, but we did limit out on King Mackeral and Sharks and even got a big 'Cuda.
Even though we had limited out we still had an hour of fishing time to go before heading in
so the guys tried their hand at jigging up an AJ.
I was showing them how the technique was done and immediately hooked up with a big 'un, which
proceeded to immediately break me off.
Hey Jim at EasternTackle.com that was my last "AJ colored jig" I need some more!!!!!
We had a beautiful day, perfect seas, perfect weather, perfect fishing and catching, and great
people on the boat, it does not get any better than it was today!!!!
Will be heading offshore tomorrow in search of bottom fish, check back to see what we did.
Till next time, Blessings to everyone!!!!
Fish
On!!!!
Capt Butch
6-14-09
Today we were fishing with Rick Chester, Pheobe Chester, Travis Chester from China Grove,NC,
Jason Chester from Cleveland,NC and Dana and Eric Yost from Mooresville,NC.
The seas this morning were rough so we decided to hang close to the beach and fish for some
Spanish Mackeral.
As we were trolling and the bite was slow to start I might add, I noticed the seas getting
better, so we picked up the lines and headed to the 15 mile rock.
Upon arriving, I talked to good friend Gene Coble from Lexington,NC and he said that as soon
as he got there he hooked up a couple fish and that had been it. I assessed the situation and after noticing the absence of
bait and fish I headed East.
The horseshoe today was slow as well, in fact, everyone everywhere was talking about it being
slow. It was one of those days that a select few happened across the right place and caught a few more fish than others, but,
no one burnt them up today, that I know of!!
I finally settled at the "wreck" this evening and we actually lost more fish than we caught,
but we did OK with some King Mackeral and two Jacks that we got to the boat. The others got away!!
Oh Yeah, the seas didn't stay calm, it was down right nasty coming back in this afternoon,
a good 5 to 7 feet from the SW.
The bait has been in the area of OCP lately and some are on the beach at BHI, occassionally
and a few around the hot hole from time to time.
The good King Mackeral bite we had on the beach yesterday wasn't there today, but tomorrow
is a different day.
Also, I heard on the radio that I hadn't gone far enough west this morning to get the Spanish
Mackeral. I was told they showed up on the Lockwood Folly area of the beach later in the morning.
Don't know yet what tomorrow is going to bring, got a offshore trip planned, but the way the
weather has been lately, we will see what happens!!
But we still had a great day of fellowship and a good day of fishing. It's not always about how many
you catch, but the quality of the trip.
And with people like we had on the boat today, you can't help but have a 1st class trip, it
was fun guys!!!
Check out their pictures & video!!!
Till next time, God Bless Everyone!!!!
Fish
On!!!!
Capt's
Butch& Chris Foster
Amberjacks put up a good fight. Just ask Rick
6-12-09
Today we were fishing with Dustin Sutphin from Greensboro,NC and Michael Sutphin, Chase Pierce,
and Josh Smith from Randleman,NC.
Capt Chris and I were given the "green light" to put them on what we thought would give them
the most fish for the day that were good eating and good fighting.
This pretty much sums up a bottom, lite line trip. A lot of memories were made today
and we are headed offshore again tomorrow.
It's getting late and I too am pretty tired, so I'll let the pictures and video of today's
trip do the rest of the talking.
Check back tomorrow night and see how we did .
Till next time, God Bless All!!!
Fish On!!!!
Capt's Butch & Chris Foster
Dustin and Michael fight amberjacks
06-10-09
Story will follow later.
6-9-09
Today we were fishing with Bob Tartisel, Wayne Parrish, Dick Townley from Heathsville,VA and
Joe Hicks from Fredricksburg,VA.
The guys wanted grouper so I went to the East side and stopped on several of my numbers until
I finally found some.
And find some we did. Only problem I don't think the guys were really expecting a grouper
to have the strength that they have and all of the grouper that were hooked up won the battle this time.
But now they know the power these fish have and tomorrow we are going to reload and go after
them again. This time I think they will be more ready now that they know what to expect.
We did get some nice bottom fish for some fresh fish dinners. Sounded like bottom fishing was
about the only thing happening much offshore today. Didn't hear of any Kings or Mahi caught today.
Seems like every year around the full moon in June the fish seem to disappear for a little
while, looks like this year is following suit.
This might be something to think about, maybe a clue, I don't know, may mean nothing I don't
know. But we did catch a King Mackeral on a grouper bait today in 110 feet of water!!!
The "lite line" never produced a fish!!
Maybe we need to fish deeper right now. That King Mackeral was on the bottom at 110 feet.
If you try fishing deeper with success, please let us know so we can pass it on!!
Anyhow, we are heading out again tomorrow in a new direction and going to try once again to
put the puzzle together. Check back and see how we did!!!
The Spanish Mackeral are still biting on the beach on 0 and 00 Clark Spoons pulled behind #1
and #2 planers.
Till next time, Blessings!!!!
Fish On!!!!!
Capt's Butch & Chris Foster
6-8-09
Went to the stream today with Todd and wife Melinda Hicks and their friends Scott and Sonya
Rissmiller from Charlotte,NC
I hate to report that the hot bite that has been at the Black Jack was not there
today. I trolled several ledges and made it out to the 100 fathom line and never saw the first sign of bait or fish.
There was another boat in the area, and we never saw him hook up either!!
It looked like the dead sea!!! May not be that way tomorrow, but it was today. Around 1:00
PM I suggested that we run back in to where the Kings and Mahi have been lately to save the day.
We didn't have bait for this type fishing as we were going to the stream, but Capt Chris jigged
up some baits and we pulled some small ballyhoo's and managed a few King Mackeral and Mahi-Mahi along with a Bonito we caught
pulling a cedar plug on the ride out.
It was a good day with great people to spend the day with on the boat. We were reeling the
lines in to head to the hill when a Mahi hit the bait and it was Melinda's turn at bat. I got the whole thing on video, be
sure to check it out right here under this report.
Will be on the bottom grounds tomorrow, check back tomorrow night to see how we did!!
Till next time, God Bless You All!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fish On!!!!!
Capt's. Butch & Chris Foster
Melinda's big Mahi-Mahi video
6-7-09
The fish continue to bite offshore, just ask John Eskridge from Shelby,NC, Mitchell Smith
from Greensboro,NC, Danny Clemons from Gibsonville,NC, Leon Williams,Jr from Fayetteville,NC, and Jerry and Johnnie Little
from Greensboro,NC.
The first stop this morning was around 40 miles out and the action started immediately. Fish
were flying in the boat so fast that I had to set up shop to help Capt Chris keep up with it all.
As we were fishing we managed two nice Mahi-Mahi on the lite line. As the tide started to fall
out, the fishing slowed so we made a run to where we have been doing good on the King Mackeral lately, and yep, they were
still there.
We most likely would have caught a limit of kings, but Mitchell hooked up with a big fish that
he fought for nearly an hour before we could see it was a shark in the 200 + - pound range.
Mitchell had visions of shark steaks on the grill, problem is he must have telepathed that
vision to mister shark, because one swift turn and the line parted and he swam away with the last laugh, this time!!!
We have a new feature that we are now putting with the pictures on the fishing reports page.
Be sure to check out our "YOUTUBE" videos that I will be shooting on our trips.
Will be in the Gulfstream tomorrow, hope to have pictures and some video on here from that
trip. Check back often as we continually try to make our website your one stop shop for fishing info.
Till next time, God Bless Everyone!!!!
Fish
On!!!!
Capt's
Butch & Chris Foster
6-6-09
The seas were in a big 5 to 6 foot swell this morning and by the evening, the NE winds had
her pretty nasty in a 5 to 6+ foot chop with white water everywhere.
But the "Yeah Right II" handled it with no reservations, just ask Richaed Batson, Vince and
son Jonathan Mounts, David Shields from Thomasville,NC along with Steve Hauser from Trinity ,NC and James O Wall III, from
Greensboro,NC.
We started off SW of the Tower where we found the current screaming, but again Capt Chris
and I put the plan together that we have used many times in the past and it wasn't long until the guys couldn't keep the fish
off their hooks.
By mid morning we had filled a 150 quart cooler with some big Black Bass, Triggerfish, Grey
Snappers, Silver Snappers, Vermillion Snappers, Sharks, Almaco Jacks and had the opportunity at several Grouper but today
they won the battle.
One of the guys brought his long time favorite bottom fish rod even after I warned him that
we fish for big bottom fish. First bite of the day for him was a grouper that snapped it into like a toothpick. I really hated
to see that happen especially after I was told that he had caught bottom fish with the rod for 30 years.
But like I told him, nothing last forever!! We decided to move since the lite line wasn't
producing anything where we were at. I made a run to where I thought we could catch some King Mackeral and Dolphin, turns
out, I was right.
The action on the Kings and Mahi was almost as hot as the bottom fishing, I said almost, however,
along with the Kings and Mahi we also got a nice cobia and a 'cuda.
The weather and sea current conditions we had didn't hold the boys from the piedmont area
at bay. But I really didn't expect it to because I too am from that area, and we don't know the meaning of the word "can't"!!!!!!!
Till next time, God Bless All!!!!
Fish On!!!!!
Capt's Butch & Chris Foster
His first king on youtube
6-4-09
Today we were fishing with Howard Ayers, Moses James, Lorenza Donnell, and Clarence
Foulks from Greensboro,NC.
The weather and seas were not what we had yesterday. The current was running real hard today,
we couldn't get 16 ounce weights to stay on the bottom at anchor.
A lot of people have told Capt Chris and I that we were a natural team when it comes to fishing
and figuring out how to catch them. We know what the other is thinking sometimes before the other even thinks it!!
Today we strengthed those comments with our ability to synchronize into a well oiled
fishing machine. We figured out the pattern and what we needed to do to get the fish in the boat, and in the boat they came.
The lite line was only producing sharks so we quit bottomfishing early and ran in about 20
miles and picked a few King Mackeral before heading in!!
Again today Capt Chris and I knew we had did our job when the crew decided to call
it quits early, they were just too tired to catch anymore fish.
I love it when that happens, come on down, let us try to put you on fish until you get
tired of catching them!!!!
The long and the short of it is that the offshore bottom bite is hot right now, and so is the
inshore Spanish Mackeral Bite, and everything in between!!!
Small craft advisories posted for tomorrow, cancelled trip, will be at boat all day changing
oils, filters, and servicing transmissions, stop by and see me if you have time!! (slip 25, Dock "A" South Harbour Marina)
Till next time, remember, there are "NO Old Bold Captains"!!
Fish
ON!!!!
Capt's
Butch & Chris Foster
6-3-09
Today was a new day and every day on the ocean is different. We were fishing with Joe Brown
from Saulton,NC, Carl Kirkland from Farmville,NC, Don Edmunson and his son John from Fremont,NC, Sonny Brown from Fremont,NC,
and Jason Price from Greenville,NC.
There's not a whole lot to say except that the fellowship today was the only thing better
than the fishing, and the fishing was Great!!!!
The day was about as perfect for fishing as it gets. Light winds, calm seas, very little current,
and hungry fish.
Captain Chris said he cleaned so many fish that when he woke up this morning his arm was locked
into "clean mode" whatever that is!!!
We had a great time fishing with these guys and hope we can do it again soon!!!
Till next time, God Bless!!!!
Fish On!!!
Capt's Butch & Chris Foster
6-2-09
Went to the Raritan/Horseshoe Tuesday to try and hookup a King Mackeral. A couple other
boats were there and just like us, didn't have any luck.
The fish were there, you could see them under the boat, (no, they wern't jacks) you could
see the King Mackeral as they swam under the boat, they just wouldn't bite.
Came back to the beach and caught a few Spanish Mackeral for dinner. The guys and gals we
were fishing with today didn't give their names so we figured they want to stay anonamous.
Till next time, Blessings to all!!!
Fish On!!!!
Capt's Butch & Chris Foster
6-1-09
A brief summary of some of what's going on at this time:
The inshore bite is hot now with good catches of Spanish Mackeral being caught on 00
and 0 Clark Spoons pulled behind #1 and #2 Planers.
The Shark fishing on the beach has been good, we have been catching them up to 200+
pounds lately on cut bait.
King Mackeral are showing up again on the beach. Pogys of any size have been hard to find
lately, but the bigger ones are starting to filter in on the beach.
Flounder are being caught on the near shore reefs using the smaller pogys.
Spade fish are on "jellyball" pieces.
Offshore, the King Mackeral, Cobia, and Mahi-Mahi are being caught on the "lite
line" while Grouper and bottom fishing. Using frozen cigar minnows on a live bait King Mackeral rig is a sure fire way to
catch the fish on the "lite line"!!!
Live bait such as pogys, cigar minnows, Spanish Sardines is great for the grouper, but
don't overlook the cut baits and jigging spoons, this will catch all types of bottom dwellers, including grouper!!!
The Gulfstream has been on fire lately. Wahoo, Mahi, Blackfin Tuna, a few, but very few, Yellowfin
Tuna. Here your ballyhoos pulled behind your favorite Blue water candy lures Skirt will get the job done.
Plus, there are some billfish out there. Just last week we leadered a Blue Marlin in the 900
to a 1000 pound range. She jumped all over a pink and white skirt with a ballyhoo being pulled around 7 knots at the Black
Jack Hole.
Should be back on the water by at least wednesday or before. Will have a "hands on" report
at that time!!! Till then God Bless!!!!
Fish On!!!!!
Capt Butch
5-28-09
Today started out as a regular day of fishing in the Gulfstream, but, that's where it all
ended, just after it started.
The first thing started when I was at the mouth of the river and I remembered I had left
the camera in the truck. OK, I'll just take the pictures when we get in, right, well Yeah Right, you'll see what I mean as
this unfolds.
We were fishing today with brothers, Bill Argenbright from Harleyville,SC Sherman Argenbright
from Roanoke, VA, and Will Argenbright from Sneeds Ferry,NC.
We had a very nice calm ride to the Blackjack hole where we deployed the lines and almost
immediately we had a "Green Machine" destroyed by what looked to be a big Wahoo. I mean literally destroyed, cut up by sharp
teeth and broke in half.
I'll sacrifice a "Green Machine" anytime for a hit like that was. Only problem, we can only
speculate what it was, it pulled the hooks before we could see it!!!
Shortly after that, the starboard outrigger clip snapped and the fight was hard into a 35
pound bull dolphin. After that we hooked up a smaller cow and a barracuda.
Little did we know we were about to spend the rest of our fishing time mostly on one fish.
(remember the forgotten camera)
It was sight you see on "National Geographic" or "Fishing Costa Rica" . We put the lines back
out and the water on the far rigger bait turned white, and the reel was nearly emptied of topshot line and braid in
a matter of seconds!!!
I started backing down hard to regain the line when on the horizon a gigantic Blue Marlin
jumped and someone yelled, I think that thing's on the other end of this line!!!!!
Now, I can't say this was a 1000 pound Blue Marlin, but I will say everyone agreed that it
was somewhere between 900 to 1100 lbs. This was a huge fish. Her eye at boat side was as big as a coffee cup saucer!!!
Turns out, who ever yelled out that it was on the other end of the line was right!! For the
next 21/2 to 3 hours it was man against beast and on Penn IGFA 50 lb. class rods and Penn International 50 STW, it was the
fight of a lifetime.
(I know some guys that are glad we weren't fishing the Bald Head Island Rodeo!!!!)
All three brothers "harnessed up" and took their respective turn with the fish as one by one
the big Blue Marlin wore them down. A Blue Marlin fight on stand up tackle is awesome!!!
The decision was made that since Sherman was the rod man when the fish hit, that he would
be the one to try to bring the fish to "leader".
Capt Chris leadered the giant Marlin and set her free. Not all was a complete loss,
we did get some shots from a cell phone camera, not very good ones, (the nature of phone cameras) but better than I got
with the camera back in the truck at the marina.
After the Marlin was released I presented Sherman with the windon leader, (that I make myself,
what a test for durability) and the Pink and White Ailean Lure (that I also had custom worked) to make a better "smoke
trail") as a souvenier for the catch to go with the citation he will be receiving!!!
I did get the pics of the mahi and things when we got back to the marina. I'll have all the
pic's on here hopefully by tonight.
All I can say is if there was ever a fishing trip of a lifetime, this has to rate at the top
of the list. Congratulations to Sherman, Bill, and Will for a fishing trip I know I will never forget, and never want to forget!!!!!
Till next time remember, You have "old captains" and you have "bold captains", but there are
not any "old bold captains", Blessings to all!!!!
Fish
On!!!!!
Capts
Butch & Chris Foster
5-27-09
Went out on the beach today with Art Washburn, Parker Washburn, Frank Holder from Greensboro,NC
AJ Bocchino, Phoebe Washburn from New York City, and Cole Davies from Atlanta, GA.
The first stop we found the Spanish Mackeral biting rather well and some were of good size,
several pounds!!
We caught all these we wanted and then put out the lines for some sharks.
We didn't get one to the boat that met the 54 inch legal limit, but we did land a legal Atlantic
Sharpnose and fought and released a small Blacktip.
We had a few more runs from some bigger fish, but were not able to keep them hooked up. That's
fishing!!!
We were back at the Bald Head Island Marina at mid day and everyone had a great morning
of fellowship and caught plenty of fish.
Thanks guys for fishing with us, we hope we met your every expectation and possibly
exceeded it!!!
Till next time, God Bless!!!!
Fish On!!!!
Capt's Butch & Chris Foster
05-25-2009
Today we set out offshore with Bryan Detandt, Matt Schell, Mike Amidor, Mercer Moyd from Greenville,SC
and Ray Wiggins from Fountain Inn,SC.
Even though I had informed them this morning that the only way I would purposely go offshore
today was to go to the aide of a fellow fisherman or boater in distress and needing help, not to go fishing, but they decided
they wanted to go fishing, so I told them before we left that I had warned them.
It was rather nasty when we finally pulled the throttles back some 40+ miles out on a grouper
rock. The first drop immediately resulted in a nice red grouper. After getting on anchor, the bite was strong for a little
while.
We fished until the current got so strong that we couldn’t get the anchor to hold and
eventually the 24 pound plow anchor would not even get to the bottom in 130 feet of water.
I then had to keep the boat moving while the current was backing up into the stout winds to
the point of balancing things out to be able to get our rigs to the bottom.
After a while of this and the seas building now to around 7+ feet, we opted to troll some and
were rewarded with some nice Mahi-Mahi, a Bonito, and on the way out, Capt Chris deployed a cedar plug and we hooked up with
a nice Blackfin Tuna that managed to pull the hooks just out of gaff reach.
The big Bull Dolphin was fought perfectly
and brought to the gaff by Bryan Detandt. This fish gave Bryan a time, fighting all the way to the boat and even after getting
into the boat. These fish are powerful fighters that do not give up!!!
With the seas getting bigger and nearly
everyone’s breakfast seeming to want to attack, the decision was made to run back inside and finish the day on a big
shark.
We made the run to the hill and set up
for a shark. We got several nice one’s hooked up but they were able to throw the hook before they were brought to boat
side. They just wanted one legal keeper to eat. We kept one last year and they said that the way we prepared it made it absolutely
delicious, and they are as good as they fight, Great!!!!
We were beginning to think that it wasn’t
going to happen today. We had been so close to victory that I decided to make one more drift before heading to the Marina.
It was Ray Wiggins turn to be the “Rod
man” and it wasn’t long before the 130 lb. class rod doubled over and the fight was on. About 45 minutes to an
hour later a “BIG” Bull Shark was at boat side.
We had to put two 150 quart coolers end to end to get this big boys picture. Someone said that
gives the term “Feel The Burn” a whole new meaning.
The conditions were about as tough for
fishing that I have been in in a long time. But with Capt Chris in the cockpit working the rods, it made my job up on the
fly bridge a lot easier.
Everyone has always said we made a great
team and the conditions we had to endure today to get fish into the boat only reinforced those comments as far as I am concerned.
We have done this to the point that we know what the other is thinking before we each think it, and that is what it takes
to make it happen when the conditions are tough!!!
Captain Chris is my best friend, my best
buddy, and my Son. I love him more than life itself and I am so glad he is back in the world where he belongs at this time
in his life. Hopefully, he will figure the rest out soon!!!!
Till next time, be safe on the water and
God Bless Everyone!!!!
Fish On!!!!!
Capt’s Butch & Chris Foster
P.S. Admiral Bodie “The Retired Fish Dog”
Say’s HI!!!!!!!
05-24-09
Trevor Bolton, Liberty,NC, Jason Marchisette, Preston and Trevor Pierce, Chris Butthe,
Greensboro,NC, and Dustin McMasters, Liberty, NC joined Capt Chris and Capt Butch today off Oak Island since it was
still pretty rough offshore. As you can see by the pictures they caught plenty of keeper spanish and lots of sharks that were
just a little short of keeper size, so they were released to fight another day.--Barbara
Nice size bull shark on youtube
05-23-09
With the water still rough offshore, Capt. Butch and Capt. Chris had to stay close
to the beach again today, but the crew of Patrick Springer, Matthew Williams, Ethan and Bobby Davis of Wayneswille,NC,
Victor Namotka, Sylvia NC, and Kenneth Mcdowell, Whittier, NC had their hands full catching spanish and large sharks.
They even managed to land a nice stingray. Below are the pictures of the charter. Enjoy. --Barbara
5-22-09
Went out on the beach today and did a near shore trip. We were fishing today with Ira Strouse,
Tissa Strouse, Isaac Strouse, and Anne Faulk from Fayetteville,NC.
I had the honor today of helping 4 year old Isaac catch his first ever fish, a nice Spanish
Mackeral. Although the Spanish Mackeral were biting the huge sharks that were cruising the surface with their dorsal fins
out of the water was more suspense than we could handle long.
So, we went after them and were rewarded quite nicely. The first couple of hook ups
proved to be more than our 80 pound class tackle could handle, and the line was broken first and the second one pulled the
hook.
The next bite was from a short Black Tip, we took his picture and released him.
The next Black Tip was a keeper at nearly 57 inches fork, but we also released him to try
to get a bigger one, yeah, they were biting good!!!!
It wasn't long before the rod bent over and the clicker screamed mercy on the reel and the
fight was on again, this time it was another Blackfin Shark 60+ inches. This one was headed for the table!!!
We have been told that the way Capt. Chris and I prepare your shark when caught, make for
some of the finest eating you can get. Even those that have had a bad experience with shark meat in the past tell us that
they are absolutely delicious the way we do them.
A great fight all the way to the boat, and then a great fight at the boat. Always in sight
of land and only a 1/2 day trip that won't spoil your dinner plans plus some of the best fish dinners you will ever have in
the near future. How can you beat that!!!!!
Well, we at "Yeah Right II" have added another innovation to the charter experience here out
of Southport,NC.
On days that the seas will allow, how about being spoiled
by your Captain by having one of our recipes on our website prepared for your dining enjoyment!!!
Yes, I love to cook, and I have equipped the "Yeah Right II" with a full galley to prepare
some of your catch right on the boat for lunch. But, what else would you expect from a charter service that thinks of you
first.
Another way to say Thank You for choosing us as your charter boat provider and in the tradition
of our company, we like to stand tall above the average.
Hope you will be able to enjoy this added feature soon!!! Till next time, God Bless Everyone!!!!
Fish
On!!!!
Capt's
Butch & Chris Foster
5-21-09
We were scheduled to go offshore today but the persistant winds kept Capt Chris and I close
to the beach again today.
With us was Dan Rush, Scott Rissmiller, from Charlotte,NC and Ken Rush from Pheonix, Arizona.
Wish I could report better water conditions today but the truth of the matter is they were
worse.
The dirtier than yesterday water had the Spanish Mackeral at a near standstill. We did catch
a few, but, unlike yesterday, we seen some sharks playing near the surface so we gave up on the Spanish Mackeral and went
for the Sharks.
It was the right decision for today. We never got a legal size one for the table, although
we got close, the 54" fork length eluded us today so all were fought and invited to a photo shoot and released to fight again
another day.
Around lunch time everyone was tired of fighting sharks so we headed to South Harbour Marina
and called it a day.
Maybe next time we can get offshore,maybe tomorrow, we will have to see what the weather is
like in the morning but if we go, we will let you know what happens right here be it good catching or bad catching, regardless
of the catching the fishing will be great as usual with even greater folks on board!!!!
Til next time,Blessings to all!!!!!
Fish On!!!!
Capt's Butch & Chris Foster
5-20-09
Yep, I'm behind again, but I'll see if I can get caught up here!! The winds have been a real
factor as of late with gale warnings posted offshore and small craft posted near shore.
Only good thing for us is that we have a South facing beach which means that the NE winds
won't make it rough right on the beach.
Today we were fishing with Gabe Westhafer from Ohio, Roy and Cydney McFillan from Newcomers
Town, Ohio, Kevin Walters from Caldwell Isle, Ohio, Mike Cain from Somerdale, Ohio and Rick Conner from New Philly, Ohio.
We were fishing in some tough conditions with dirty water, cooler water, and an East wind.
About as tough as it gets!!!
We were persistant though and tried everything until we hit on what they wanted at the time.
The deciding factor was more weather related than anything else.
The winds calmed for a little and the sun broke through the clouds and we went from slow to
just as fast with the Spanish Mackeral until the clouds took back over and the winds picked back up, and then it was over
just as fast as it started.
We tried for a shark today as well, but they were not willing to bite.
Cydney didn't seem to mind, as she caught most of the Spanish today.
This young lady is the champion Pole Vaulter at her school and is reaching for a higher goal
in the sport.
I was also told she was a pro shot put thrower and was talented in the field of music with
being able to play several different instruments and was a good singer as well.
And on top of all this, she's a dang good fisherwoman to boot!!!!
Remember the name Cydney McFillian, I think you will be hearing more about her in the
future!!!!
Hopefully the winds will settle soon and we can get back offshore and if it's God's will,
they will!!!!
Till next time God Bless All!!!!
Fish
On!!!!
Capt's
Butch & Chris Foster
5-17-09
With the north winds to be blowing 20 to 30 knots today, I called to cancel today's trip offshore.
But, also, with the winds being from the north also means that the beach would be flat and the guys wanted to stay on the
beach and catch some fighting fish.
Well, nothing else fits that bill like a shark and that's what they wanted to do. And the
sharks were pretty co-operative despite the dirty water from all the winds lately.
We were fishing today with Joe West, Bobby Sharpe, John Sharpe, Tony Wallace, Jimmy Wallace
from Sanford,NC and Bobby Barker from Caswell, Co.
We were heading out this morning and at the mouth of the Cape Fear River the birds were
working the "tide rip" and this is a dead give away that the blues and spanish mackeral are in there feeding on baitfish.
We had some frozen baits in the cooler, but for sharks, the fresher the bait the better, so
Capt. Chris deployed the Spanish Mackeral trolling tackle and we started picking up Spanish and blues for some bait. (A few
of the Spanish were just too big to use for bait, they had to go into the keeper box)...
We made a trip to a good shark spot on the beach but found no activity this morning so we
turned the "Yeah Right II" to another favored spot just off the Jay Bird Shoals.
Here we hit the jack pot. Everyone got to do battle with a shark today, and Joe got the biggest
with a very nice legal Black Tip.
A few of the sharks we hooked up we just couldn't do anything with them. They fought so hard
that they pulled the hooks and one put on a show on top of the water like a billfish does until it finally broke the
375 lb. wire leader!!!
Seemed that the best place today to hook up with the sharks was when we got the "Yeah Right
II" in the middle of the Dolphins that were playing and jumping on the beach today.
Shark fishing can be some awesome fishing with huge fish and fantastic battles with powerful
fish, and you don't ever loose sight of land, what more could you want, IT'S GREAT FISHIN'!!!!
If you haven't tried shark on the grill or in the frying pan, you are missing one of the best
eating fish in the ocean. Don't believe me, just ask Joe what happened at the fish fry when he fried up seperate pans of bottom
fish, grouper, and sharks.
The Grouper and bottomfish was left with fish in the pans, he ran out of shark and everyone
was wanting more shark, and after trying the shark, they didn't want the bottomfish or grouper, what else can I
say!!!!
If you say you don't like shark, it's probably because it was not handled properly in the
field, just like a deer, it has to be "field dressed" or it's not fit to eat!!!!!!
And the crew on the "Yeah Right II" knows how to prepare your shark catch for some of
the best eating you can have!!!!
Once again, I knew I had done my job when we returned to South Harbour Marina that evening
and the talk was about getting some Tylenol for the sore muscles the shark battles caused, but as we know, that's a good kind
of sore!!!
As always Joe, it's a real pleasure fishing with you guys, hope to do it again soon. Till next
time, God Bless All!!!!
Fish On!!!!
Capt's Butch & Chris Foster
5-18-09
What can I say but yes, I have been a little slack lately with the reports. But, I can't take
all the blame, the weather (winds) has had a hand in it as well, a lot of cancellations going on this year due to rough
conditions. I won't go if I don't feel it's 100% safe and I hope you can respect that.
However, we did get to go offshore on a bottom fishing trip on the 16th with Andy
Edger, Bill Edger, Drew Edger, Kirk Rankin, Bart Rankin, and Brian Hall from Saint Marys, Maryland.
We caught a lot of fish, however, the new size limits that were imposed last year made
a pile of them undersized. Plus, If Drew Edger would have had time to instruct the rest of the guys on how to catch
fish we would have had a lot more.
Drew was the youngest one in the crowd, and obviously the best fisherman. It was his
first time offshore and he showed everyone how it was done with catching Mahi-Mahi, king Mackeral, and most of the keeper
bottom fish.
The Black Bass that were big enough were very respectable and were some of
the biggest we have caught all year. We also had some nice Grey Snappers, Triggerfish, Silver Snappers, and the "lite line"
produced some nice Mahi-Mahi and a King Mackeral.
It's been tough getting out this year with the windy weather, but when you can go, the
fish are there. You may have to do like we did today and keep moving to find feeding fish. We marked a lot of fish today.
but only a "handful" of spots had fish on them that were actually feeding.
I knew it was going to be tough today by the radio talk, everyone was having trouble
finding fish that were feeding, so I "threw in the towel" and headed to my Gulfstream numbers, that's what saved the day for
us. Sometimes you gotta' do what you gotta' do, and that's what we did today.
My promise to you is this, "If there are fish out there to be caught, we will do what we have
to do to try and find them" and again, we found them!!!
Thanks Guys for fishing with us, it took several tries but we finally got a break in the weather.
Hopefully, it will be calm again next month when we do it again!!! God Bless All!!!
Fish
On!!!!
Capt's.
Butch & Chris Foster
MAY 10, 2009
Fishing with Capts
Butch and Chris Foster today were Junior Bragg and Austin Compton from Mississippi along with Dever Compton, Scott Morris
and Mike Neighbors from Virginia. We were supposed to be headed offshore; however, as the winds and storms building would
have it we were forced to make the decision to stay near the beach and see what we could dredge up. First we found that the Spanish Mackerel and small Blues are here and there seemed to be a few nice 2-3
pound Spanish mixed in that were hitting a #1 Green Clarkspoon behind the planers. After
boating about 30 of these we decided to try to find something with a little more fight to it.
All morning we had been noticing sharks in the 5-8 foot length feeding in the 3” peanut pogys that are scattered
around the beach at Oak Island and we decided to try our luck at
hooking one of these beasts.
It didn’t take long and we had a Bull Shark in the 150 lb range boat side. Shortly after that we put another shark, this time a Lemon weighing in around 100
lbs, boat-side and removed the hook for a live release. The day progressed with
the strikes from 2 more sharks (I’m assuming) that “buried the rod” and never let up until they pulled the
hook. With black clouds approaching from the south and west we decided that it
might be best to avoid the bad weather and we headed for the hill to ensure we could fish with our friends . … . ..
. . . .. . another day in the hopeful near future.
5-6-09
Although the winds have kept us from going offshore lately,
we did get out on the beach yesterday with Javan Whitt, Cory Whitt, Cameron Whitt, and Kerri McMahon who all live in Winston
Salem,NC but have a home also in Ocean Isle Beach,NC.
The beach was very fishable Wednesday morning although the water was kind of dirty.
In fact, I thought when I saw it that we most likely wouldn't catch anything!!
Just goes to show you that you never know. The Spanish Mackeral and Blue fish were
pretty cooperative despite the dirty water and the action was real steady.
We had caught enough of those for several fish dinners so they wanted to try to get
a bigger fish. Something that will fight.
As I have said before, be careful what you wish for in the ocean!!! We rode over to
the hot hole and set out a couple lines for some sharks.
Almost immediately we were bit by an Atlantic sharpnose shark. Yes, this was a shark,
but not exactly what I was looking for.
In the boil of the hot hole were some big sharks casually swimming around feeding on
the unfortunate bait fish that get disoriented in all the current at the boil!!
I would try to motor in and they would leave, so I got above it and we drifted silently
into the rolling water and that did the trick.
A big bull shark left the boil to investigate the blood that Capt Chris was slowly
pouring into the water from bleeding the bluefish.
There's the one were after Capt Chris replied, and he's going towards the bait. Not
only did he go towards the bait, he ate it!!!
The rod doubled over and the fight between Cameron Whitt and the big bull shark was
on!!! I was on the fly bridge keeping the "Yeah Right II" in position while below the team of Cameron and Javan were on
the rod while Capt Chris coached the whole scenerio.
It was a fight to the finish and Cameron came out victorious!! Capt Chris slipped the
"Shark Harness" (that he has invented) over the tail of the beast at boat side and it was a done deal.
We had to use the block and tackle to get this one in the boat, there was a lot of
fine shark steaks on this one and some even finer eating!!!!
If you haven't tried shark, you don't know what you are missing. Just be sure to check
your sizes and legal types before keeping one!!!
If you think sharks taste bad and stinks, it's because it was not handled properly.
Just like a deer, you have to "field dress" a shark. Let it die and not "gut" the fish and the urine secrets all through the
meat, therefore it's strong and stinks and taste worse.
Gut the shark soon after it passes and pack in plenty of ice, also, when you dress the
fish, be sure to fillet it and remove the skin and any dark red meat. If you will do this, you will have some great eating
and the meat will have no odor at all. A little butter, lemon juice and tiger sauce salt & pepper to taste, basted
on the grill is hard to beat.
Be sure to grill plenty, or it will never make it to dinner!!! Also, there are some
good shark recipes on this website on the "Recipe Page".
Thanks for fishing with us guys, you had a lot of choices and you chose us, Capt Chris
and I hope we met and exceeded your expectations!!!!!
The fish are biting, we just need the winds to settle so we can get offshore. Reports
today of chopper blues, whiting, and another King Mackeral came off Ocean Crest Pier.
The baits here, the Spanish Mackeral are here, the blues are here, some King Mackeral
are here. It's time, as soon as the winds settle and the seas calm, Let's Go Fishin'!!!!!
I want to take a moment and THANK everyone that has fished with us and all those
that are going to fish with us and everyone everywhere that has helped to make "Yeah Right Charters" what it is today.
Without God's Blessing and your help and committment, we would be nothing, and we will
never forget that!!! Till next time, Thanks again and God Bless each and everyone!!!!!
Fish
On!!!!
Capt's
Butch and Chris Foster
P.S. "Admiral Bodie" the fish dog says HI!!!!!!!
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5-1-09
The ride out this morning was straight into a SSW wind and normally I would have
to report a rough ride. This was the first real "head on" conditions for the "YEAH RIGHT II" and I am proud to say that everyone
was dry and comfortable below in the cockpit of what has turned out to be a fine fishing machine.
The weather was beautiful albiet quite windy and some rather wavey conditions, but the
new Turbo Cummins Diesels we just put into the boat never missed a lick and ran smooth as silk!!!
Capt Chris and I were honored once again to have with us "cousin" Perry Carter from Pinehall,NC
and "cousin" David Thornton from Walkertown,NC (the "cousin" deal is a thing from waaaayyy back, athough it's my misfortune
these guys are not related to me)
Also, we had Blake Ashburn from Rural Hall,NC Randy Sydnor from Lewisville,NC, Robert Strupe
from Lexington,NC and Craig Stevens from Clemmons,NC.
We headed SW of the tower today for some bottom fishing. Upon arriving at the first spot we
were greeted with some nice black bass and snappers then the sharks found us and immediately took over the action.
With all those we wanted we made the move to another place only to find the same scenerio.
To make a long story short, we kept moving until we hit a spot where we finally got away from
the sharks and from that point on it was Black Bass, Silver Snappers, American Red Snapper, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snappers,
Grey Snappers, Calico Bass, a few sharks, and King Mackeral on the lite line.
Another great day of fishing (and catching) with even greater folks on the boat,
The Lord has blessed us well!!!
Today's trip (Saturday 5-2-09) was cancelled due to small craft advisories and the winds. To
those who don't know, a "small craft" is considered anything under 60 feet.
So, you might want to think before heading out in those conditions!!! Plus, if you do go out
in those conditions and something happens, forget about your boat insurance, they will NOT pay a claim!!!!
The fishing is good from the inside to the Gulfstream and the winds are bound to let up soon,
I hope!!
If you have any pictures you would like me to post here of your trips just send them to captainbutchf@earthlink.net and I will be more than happy to put them here with your credits that you send. We would appreciate it
and be honored to post them for you!!!
Got another trip Monday but as for now, the winds do not look favorable, but as we all know
that's two days away, and the weather will change several time before then.
Till next time, God Bless Everyone and Everything!!!!
Fish On!!!!
Capt's Butch & Chris Foster
4-25-09
Today we headed to the 100/400 and the Blackjack. With us today was Neal Johnson and Lee Essick
from Wilmington,NC, Frank Hendrickson from Southport,NC, Jon Wolfe and Matt Cranford from Raleigh,NC.
This trip was an adventure to say the least and upon arriving at the 100/400 we found the cooler
water had pushed into the area so we headed more to the Blackjack where we found warmer water.
Today, it was more being in the right place at the right time. By this I mean the bite was
erratic.
We did get two Blackfin Tunas for our efforts and before we headed in we stopped on a bottom
rock and picked up some nice bottom fish to finish out the day.
The new engines in the "Yeah Right II" are purring like a kitten, load up the crew and come
on down and let's go fishin'!!
Till next time, Blessings!!!
Fish On!!!
Capt's Butch & Chris Foster
4-24-09
Got to get caught up here on the fishin' reports.
Friday Capt Chris and I met up with Gil Steadman, Rick Rowe, Matt Rowe, Quint Hougge from Raliegh,NC.
We met at Gill's house in Wrightsville Beach and took Gill's 27 Boston Whaler "Outrage" to the Same Ole'.
The bite was slow for everyone there Friday morning but we did hook up with a couple nice Mahi
Mahi before we left and went to a grouper rock and put into play what I was talking about at the Fisherman's Post School this
year.
I think I was taken sorta light on the power of a grouper until Gill and Rick hooked up on
what proved more power than they were expecting. To make a long story short, the grouper won those battles.
We ended the day with Mahi and various bottom fish and Capt Chris and I spent the day fishing
with some great guys and I look forward to the time we can do it again!!!!
Till next time, God Bless All!!!!
Fish On!!!!
Capt's Butch & Chris
4-19-09
It's a little early, but the indications are that this year is shaping up to
be what we hope is going to be a "banner year" for us here on the Southport beaches. The Spanish Mackeral have already
started showing up. I talked to William Deal at the Frying pan Tower get together today and he said they caught some Spanish
Mackeral off Yaupon Reef today. The Bonito's, the good eating one's are here somewhere. Hopefull we will find them before
they are gone. They do not hang around long in the spring. Trout and whiting are reported being on the near shore reefs.
The traditional bottom bite is always the deal here.
You just need weather and winds that will let you go and that has been at a premium lately. But get a calm day and head out
with bottom rigs and a bucket of bait and you too can have a banner day of bottom jerking various great eating fish.
Just rig up and fish the drops, rocks, and ledges on the down current side and fill your cooler with Black Bass, Grouper,
Silver Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Trigger Fish, Grey Snappers and keep a lite line out and you should get some King Mackeral
and possibly some Mahi and or Cobia. The big Blue Fish were at the Tower just recently. Don't know how long they will stay
but usually they will be there until the Barracudas run them off.
If you haven't tried the "jigging technique" for fish you are missing out on one of
the hottest and best fish producing tactic that has come into play here in a long time. This type of offshore fishing is gradually
winning over new anglers every day. And it should, you need to see what these jigs are doing for the fish. It is a dynomite
fish catching tactic. And, from what I have seen, no fish is safe around a deep dropped jig. The results have been awesome!!! Go
to www.easterntackle.com for some great deals on jigs!!!
There is no doubt that the winds have been a problem for us offshore and Gulfstream Fishermen
this spring. But when you can get there the fishing is improving every day. Reports of Mahi-Mahi, Blackfin Tuna, and Wahoo
are common from the Gulfstream. Trolled lures like the Braid high speed in Black and purple have been hot for the Wahoo. Deep
divers have even produced Mahi from one report I got. Cedar Plugs are an old standby and one of the best trolling lures you
can use in the blue water. Rigged Ballyhoo's on your favorite color of Blue Water Candy Lures Skirts will usually draw some
reel screaming, rod bending action!!!
It's fishing time here on the SE Coast. The fuel is down this year and the economy
is looking better each day, so come on down and catch some fish, it's that time again!!!!
The announcement that I spoke of earlier last week is supposed to be happening tomorrow. I'll
go ahead and let the perverbial cat out of the bag now.
A lot of you know that I have worked hard this winter to get the "Yeah Right II" in great running
shape for this season.
Everything was replaced or repaired from transom to bow. I knew the engines in her were a little
tired but I figured they would run a few years before they needed to be rebuilt.
Well, I went out with the guys from the Frying Pan Tower site and we had an engine issue that
day. My opinion of that was "enough is enough", either get in or get out.
Well, I nearly quit the charter business when this happened. I had a tough year last year and
it looked like it wasn't going to get any better this year.
I had to make a big decision!!! The new boat rides like a cadillac and everything in her was
new except for the engines.
Do I let all the work I put into her this winter go or do I continue moving foreward!!
Well, I made my decision, we ain't going nowhere as long as you want to go fishin'!!!!!!!!
Tomorrow morning she is being fitted with two "BRAND NEW" not rebuilt or remanufactured, but
(2) BRAND NEW Turbo Cummins Diesels, all new wiring from the fly bridge down and all new gauges.
We are excited about our decision to continue with the charter business, and hope you
will enjoy the "Cadillac Ride" of the new bigger boat and have the peace of mind knowing that she is now equipped with the
latest technology and engines that money can buy.
This has been a very expensive endevor for us here at "Yeah Right Charters" We haven't
had a price increase in four years now.
We even absorbed the high fuel prices last year to help you be able to still go fishing.
And you were never hit with hidden charges like "fuel sur charges", we don't play that game,
you always know where you stand with us!!!
And now, with the continuing effort to help our customers out so they can go fishing, we are
not having a rate increase this year either.
How can we do this, you ask?
Because we love you and we love what we do and we are not money driven!!!!
It's a new year with a new boat, let's go fishin' and may God bless you all!!!!!
Fish On!!!!
Capt Butch Foster
4-14-09
Yes, the winds are still blowing here at the beach. But the Speckled Trout and Red Drum are
biting better as the days continue to get warmer.
Live Shrimp is undisputedly the best bait if you can get them. But, the imitations are doing
good now as well.
I had the priveledge today to visit a store I had heard a lot about lately and I must say that
I was in Awe!!!
I visited the "ISLAND TACKLE & HARDWARE" store in Carolina Beach today and I must say that
this is the place to go for whatever you need in the fishing, boating, clothing, hardware, supplies, you name it and they
will have it somewhere.
We all know that "Boaters World" is just days away from being no more, so if you have to go
to Wilmington anyway, just go on to Carolina Beach and get everything you need with just one stop.
If you haven't been there yet, then do yourself a favor and go by and see Dennis, Wanda,or
Wes Barbour at Island Tackle & Hardware. This place is awesome!!!!
I would say that if they don't have it either you don't need it or it's not been made yet!!!
I also was treated to another fine business there today. It was around lunch time so I asked
where was a good place to eat while in towm. I was definately pointed in the right direction!!
It was agreed by all at Island Tackle that "BOWMAN'S At The Beach SEAFOOD RESTAURANT"
was the place to go!!!
I gave it a try. So, if you are in Carolina Beach and you get done shopping at "ISLAND TACKLE
& HARDWARE" just two blocks from there is "BOWMAN'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT" I will have to admit these are two fantastic places
that you have got to patronize when in the Carolina Beach area.
Carolina Beach, that's a clue as to what we are doing here at "YEAH RIGHT CHARTERS". The announcement
will be really soon!!!!!
This Sunday will be the "FRYING PAN TOWER GET TOGETHER" and pig pickin' I along with several
other captains will be doing seminars on various fishing situations.
Mine will be on offshore bottom and grouper fishing mainly, but we can talk about it all if
you like!!
This is to be held at "INLET WATCH MARINA" (another clue), if you need any type boat work,
motor work, or what ever it is pertaining to boats you need to call Dwayne DeHart at (910) 452-7878.
From what I have seen, Dwayne really cares about you and your boat and he strives hard
to be fair, honest, and thorough. I think Wilmington's a short drive for this kind of service!!!!
Be sure to tell Dwayne that Capt. Butch told you about him. If you'll do that, he won't charge
no more than 10% extra!!!
Till next time, go catch a trout, then go get some more baits, get your boat fixed, and
have lunch in Carolina Beach!!!! Blessings!!!
Fish On!!!!
Capt Butch
4-12-09
I wish I could get an offshore fishing report for you, but, just as it does every year between
the transition from winter to spring and then to summer, the winds will blow.
Seem's to me they have been a little worse the past few years though. Must be something to
this "global warming thing after all"....
Just looked at the "Reef Cast Ensamble" on the "Fishing Reports" page right here on this website.
Yeah, you too can see what the weather is predicted to do just as I can.
Anyway, it looks now like the winds are going to be howling again this week. Looks like some
Speckled Trout and Red Drum fishing may be in order. Maybe even another Bream and Crappie trip..
The Speckled Trout, Red and Black Drum are biting and on the beach front some Virginia Mullet
(whiting) and Grey Trout on the near shore reefs have been reported being caught.
Has anyone seen or heard of any Spanish Mackeral yet?
If I get the chance this week I will try to get a "hands on" Spec Report for you. Can't make
any promises though, got a lot to try to get done this week.
The weather/winds are going to break soon and I have got to be ready to roll when it does,
and I will be!!!!!
When the seas settle out some we will be back offshore with some more reports. The
winds haven't been a total loss for me though!!!
Stay tuned for a suprising announcement very soon here at "Yeah Right Charters" on how I have
used the winds to my advantage!!!
I'm not even going to drop any hints about what it is, but I will say this, it has been an
"executive decision" that's going to make a "BIG" Statement here at "Yeah Right Charters"!!!
I promise it will be posted here very soon!!!
So, till the winds die down keep fishing inside, don't worry about the "announcement" coming
soon, it's a good thing, and you have a Blessed day and week!!!!
Fish On!!!!
Capt Butch
4-9-09
I mentioned yesterday I had another fishing
report and I do. Yeah, I know the winds have been blowing the seas up, but that isn't where we went fishing!!
Capt. Chris and I made our annual springtime run to
one of our favorite bream fishing spots at Tabor City.
We had a treat today because we met up with our good
friend Mike Marsh from Wilmington,NC. Now, if you don't know Mike, he is a well known Outdoor writer and photographer as well
as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist, plus he's also the Author of several books on the outdoors, and writes outdoor articles
for more magazines, newspapers, and other publications that I can began to name here!!!
The cold weather had slowed the bite as it had cooled
the water down some. But, that didn't matter, we were having a great time and proving again that it doesn't matter the size
or quantity of fish as long as friends and family can get together once in a while and share some quailty time away from
the rat race we call life!!!
We ended the day with a decent catch of bream and crappies,
this trip is our annual "kick off" to the charter season and as soon as the winds settle and the seas calm some, we will be
back on the ocean bringing you up dated and accurate fishing reports.
So keep in touch, it's fixin' to start happening here
at "YEAH RIGHT CHARTERS" Blessings to all!!!!
Fish On!!!!
Chris, Butch, & Mike
4-8-09
Thanks to Reid Goodman for sending us this fishing report. This is a good one
with a lot of info. to help you find the fish next time you head out.
I have another report for today 4-8-09 I'll have it here sometime tomorrow, but for now here's
Reid's report!!!
Thanks again Reid!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, yesterday a buddy and I decide to do a bit of recon on the fish.
> I was
wanting to see where the fish were holding as far as depth along
> with what the water temps were doing. I usually make
a few hook &
> line runs in the beginning of the season so I can nail down what is
> where. To make a longer
story shorter, loaded up the 28 Regulator with
> fishing gear and off to the races we went. (Get this out of the way
up
> front, fed permits in hand for kings and grouper on board.)
Our plan for the day is to hit different depths,
see what is there, target scamp and reds.
We stopped for about 5 minutes at a place or two on the way out to the
>
tower to see what the reef fish were doing. In 55' of water, the black
> bass(toads) and other standard stuff like grunts,
triggers, pinkies,
> etc were chomping heavy.
Had 4 buddies call on the radio saying the kings are stacked. Ran out
>
to the "fleet" and put a dozen in the box in about 20 minutes all in
> the 8 - 10 lb range. We started spooning for
them and then made the
> corp decision we weren't going to do this all day. We are going to
> bottom recon. All
of our buddies ended the day with 600 to 1000 lbs of
> kings........ We quit king fishing after 25 - 30 minute
>
At all of the spots we are getting hit by the elusive "brown marlins" otherwise known as dogfish. (those brown sharks) Headed
to 70' - 75' water. There the bottom fish are still chomping but
> no groupers not legal. Bottom bait fish are killing
us, the groupers
> cant get to the bait fast enough.....
Head to 85' - 90' range, same thing, bottom boys are
chomping, just not
> the size we are looking for. Got a couple of keepers, we are after
> toads...Bottom bait
fish are killing us, the groupers cant get to the
> bait fast enough..... Head to 95' - 105' range, chaaaaa ching....
Reds are here and so are
> the scamps. I start hitting decent reds on my side of the boat, he is
> hitting brown
marlins on his.......
Obviously he is having to listen to all my BS about how he needs to
> pull his weight,
I can't keep carrying him,,,,,blah blah blah. He puts
> 8 BM's in a row, I am busting a gut listening to him swearing
while I
> am pulling back to back reds. His rod doubles....... he is saying "
> this isn't a F'ing BM, there is
no way, this is a big red or black". I
> am calling bs and telling him he is on crack, he can't catch a big red
>
to save his life. (He is a really good grouper fisher) I get the FU
> comment 3 times while he is grunting and moaning
horsing this pig off
> the bottom to the boat in under a minute.........electric reel is
> moaning, rod doubled........
he is guessing 50lb black or toad
> red....... gonna take the "big fish" title from me for grouper
> today.............
>
Well, as he hosts the 6' 1/2 black tip shark, I am really wearing him
> out..... couple more FU's from him and he pulls
the hook to move. All
> it takes is for me to look at him and he tells me to STFU....... I just grin.......... I like
those days when it is going my way.....
> Next spot I hit some toads back to back 3 - 4 times and was putting
28 - 31 lb reds on the deck........ Average weight was probably close to 20lbs over all for the reds.
>
End of the day, we ended up with your mixed bag of typical bottom fish,
> grunts, black bass, b liners, red grouper,
scamps, speckle hind, aj,
> kings, bonita yada yada yada.
>Buried up to the elbows in fish guts, I took two pics
on the boat and
> snapped a few at the fish house were we are dropping off the catch with
> my phone.
if
I just knew a few guys that wanted to go......
4-2-09
I will have to say that Capt Chris and I fished
with some tough guys today. Never heard the first complaint and no whining at all, ("except from me, I don't like getting
wet!!!")
The rains may have been intermittant as forecast
on shore, but let me tell you offshore it was a solid downpour that would have made any rain forest proud.
Although it was a 3/4 day trip, I elected to run out
because the fishing in closer is not real good at this time. I figured fishing in fish for 1 1/2 hours would be better
than fishing for 3 hours where the catching would be of lesser quality and everyone was in agreement, so off we went!!!
With us today was Chris Pheorusso from Scottsville,Va,
Boston Craddock from Charlottesville,Va, Christopher Arston from Resten,Va, Patrick Dollar from Rome,Ga, and Mark Dickerson
from Richmond,Va.
To say these guys were tough is an understatement.
It was pouring rain and the 3 foot seas that were predicted must have taken place in the Bahamas somewhere.
The 3 foot that we were supposed to have turned into
5 to 7 foot about the time we reached our destination. But, what can I say, the new Chris Craft handled them at
21 knots without a problem and she rode them so well that the ones that were not asleep on the bean bags were at the dining
table eating lunch on the way in, with that taking place, I'll have to say she must have a pretty good ride in rough seas!!!
Yeah, we were all soaking wet, but the fish kept us
busy and warm and even in these conditions we had another great fishing trip with some even greater fellowship!!!
You guys are, to say the least, tough and Capt
Chris and I enjoyed the day with you on the "YEAH RIGHT II"!!!
If the weather permits we are heading to the Gulfstream
tomorrow, check back and I'll let you know what we do!!!
Till next time, May God Bless You All!!!!!
Fish
On!!!!!
Capt's
Chris & Butch Foster
3-28-09
Yes, I know you want a offshore fishing report and I want to give you one.
But the truth of the matter is that it has been to rough and windy to head offshore this week.
I can tell you this, the Speckled Trout and Red Drum are biting. The Drum have been biting
some all along and with the water warming up inside the Speckled Trout are starting to bite a little better. A lot of them
are small but some good ones are being caught as well.
Even a few Flounder are starting to be caught. Starting to look like a great year taking form this
year!!
Heard of a few Yellowfin Tunas already caught in the stream, now we just need the light winds
and calm seas to return to the area.
We have a lot of trips already on the books for this year, so as soon as the weather permits
us to get offshore we will start having reports here nearly daily!!
Keep checking the reports page, it blows like this every spring, but soon the weather patterns will
change to calmer conditions and things will be wide open in the fishing world once again!!!
We are booking up pretty fast now, so if you want to make a fishing trip this year on the bigger,
better,"YEAH RIGHT II" at rates for a boat this size you can only find here at "YEAH RIGHT CHARTERS" give us a call before
all fishing dates are booked up!!
Hope to see you soon, God Bless You All!!
Fish On!!!
Capt Butch
3-19-09
Today we headed offshore with Darren, and Rose Ellis, from Westphalia, Kansas along
with Raymond Head also from Westphalia,KS and Vance Hodgden and Jodi Bollig from Chanute,KS.
We headed towards the tower in hopes of avoiding most of the sharks that inhabit the
waters closer in this time of year.
We did avoid the Spiney Dog Sharks, but that's not to say we were able to hide from the Atlantic
sharpnose sharks.
It seems these guys are virtually everywhere and the Tower area was no exception.
But, we didn't mind, they are good to eat and we got our limit of one each, fought the rest
and released them.
The bottom fishing was good, although we caught a lot of fish, the keeper size was at a premium
today. The current was running hard, which makes for tough fishing, but we got the job done in style.
The lite line kept us busy today, while we limited out on King Mackeral. Raymond Head was
the "man" today. He caught the biggest King Mackeral which weighed around 25 pounds and he also caught the biggest black bass
at around 31/2 pounds.
You know you have done your job when you go to the fish cleaning station at the marina and
Darrin says "my cooler isn't big enough to hold all the filets".
His cooler was at least a 48 quart and he had probably enough filets to fill another 48 qt.
Let's see, two 48 qt. coolers, that would equal a 96 quart cooler full of filets, yeah, we had a good day of catching. Now,
that's just a bonus when you add it to a great day of fishing with friends!!
Darren fishes with us every year and it was good to see him and family and friends again.
It's a long drive from Kansas every year, and I am honored he drives that far to fish with us!!!
OK, looks like the winds are going to blow for a few days, but as soon as it settles again,
we will be back out and will have another report.
Till next time, God Bless You All!!!!
Fish On!!!!
Capt Butch
3-8-09
We headed offshore in what was a little different conditions that were experienced on land
today. I don't know exactly why, but it was a little more "sporty" than expected or predicted.
It was a tough way to start the new charter season off, but it "whipped" me into shape real
fast. I was challenged with finding biting fish in not only rough seas but also in cold water.
The warmest water I found yesterday was 53 degrees and I was well past the Tower on the SW
side.
Capt Chris and I were fishing with Troy Hamm, Victor "Papa Vic", Kerwin Steele, Randall Knapp,
Mark Flemings from Fayetteville,NC and Bryan Gedeaux from Maryland.
Not only was the conditions less that preferable, (rough seas and cold weater) I was also
faced with a "screaming current".
I guess going fishing offshore more years than you want to admit has its advantages, we caught
some limits of the biggest Black Bass of the year, Grey Snappers about as big as they get, Huge Pinkies(silver snapper), two
"door mat" flounders, sharks out the ying yang, and as for the grouper, today they all won the fight.
There were some big grouper hooked up. Some got back to the rocks and some others came unhooked
about half way up.
The ones that got back to the rocks, there is no way to tell how big they were. But, the ones
that came un-hooked about half way to the surface had the 50 lb. class rods bent almost doubled over.
Just a short note as to how the new Chris Craft did in the seas yesterday.
I was riding in yesterday evening thinking about the way she was handling the 3 to 5 foot cross
sea. Everyone was comfortable and dry, and with that, I realized that all the money and work I put into her the last 5 months
will soon be forgotten and we will be fishing this year, as Ed Griffin put it, "In a new caddy"
Yes, I had a tough and extremely expensive year last year. But by the grace and favor of God
we are back bigger and better than before, still at the old rates, and ready to go fishing with you.
I and my wife Barbara along with Capt Chris will keep all of you in our prayers that God will lighten
these tough times we are in right now and place His favor on you all!!!!
Hopefully you can go fishing soon, till next time remember, God Loves You and wants you to
prosper, just give Him a chance to show you!!!
Fish On!!!!
Capt's. Butch & Chris Foster
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