HelenH Canyon Trip 2012 - Page 2 - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

big jay · 03-23-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND

We have the same policy for any bottom fishing trip on Val...

So if I ever get the go-ahead for a trip to tog nirvana, I should forget how to take a 3 bearing fix?

MakoMike · 03-23-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Typhoon

That's real interesting, never thought of that.

Does that means no cell phones either?

niko · 03-27-2012, 06:01 PM

both of the 3 day trips are a no go for me. i'd like to do the weekend of sept 8-9th.

PRBuzz · 03-27-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by niko

both of the 3 day trips are a no go for me. i'd like to do the weekend of sept 8-9th.

Let's start the reservations!

niko · 03-27-2012, 07:05 PM

was hoping they would be at the msba show. there was a sign and a table for them.

iamskippy · 03-29-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PRBuzz

Let's start the reservations!

i will request the vaca time off work now.

iamskippy · 03-22-2012, 10:40 PM

Here is the information for the HelenH and the trips this year

AUG 18/19 (Sat, Sun) 2 day limited tuna trip - $380
Sept 1/2/3 (Sat, Sun, Mon ) 3 day limited tuna trip - $500
Sept 4/5/6 (Tue,Wed,Thur) 3 day limited tuna trip - $470
Sept 8/9 (Sat, Sun) 2 day limited tuna trip - $380
Sept 10/11 (Mon, Tue) 2 day limited tuna trip - $380
Sept 13/14 (Thur, Fri) 2 day limited tuna trip - $380
Sept 15/16 (Sat, Sun) 2 day limited tuna trip - $380
Sept 17/18 (Mon, Tue) 2 day Ultra limited tuna trip $400
Sept 20/21 (Thur, Fri) 2 day limited tuna trip - $380
Sept 22/23 (Sat, Sun) 2 day limited tuna trip - $380
Sept 24/25 (Mon, Tue) 2 day limited tuna trip ( shimano Pro staff - prizes ) $485
Sept 27/28 (Thur,Fri) 2 day limited tuna trip - $380
Sept 29/30 (Sat, Sun) 2 day limited tuna trip - $380
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Oct 1/2 (Mon, Tue) 2 day limited tuna trip - $380
Oct 4/5 (Thur,Fri) 2 day limited tuna trip - $380
Oct 6/7 (Sat, Sun) 2 day limited tuna trip - $380
Oct 8/9/10 (Mon,Tues Wed) 3 day limited tuna trip - $500
Oct 11/12 (Thur,Fri) 2 day limited tuna trip - $380
Oct 13/14 (Sat, Sun) 2 day limited tuna trip - $380

i attached the entire Schedule, even Pogie trips

PRBuzz · 03-23-2012, 06:14 AM

Thanks Skippy. The only really good 3 day is Tues-Thur 4th-6th right after Labor Day.

2 Day Sat/Sun the 8th/9th or 15th/16th would bracket last year's trip.

niko · 03-23-2012, 08:25 AM

Not many weekend 3 day options.
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iamskippy · 03-23-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by niko

Not many weekend 3 day options.
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that was i was thinking when i was typing that all out last night, but Phil & Paul which ever you decide i am in.

PRBuzz · 03-29-2012, 10:52 AM

I've got my reservation! Sept 8-9

vineyardblues · 03-29-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by PRBuzz

I've got my reservation! Sept 8-9

It this the date everyone is in for ?

PRBuzz · 03-29-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by vineyardblues

It this the date everyone is in for ?

You have to start somewhere and everyone so far is Niko, Skippy and me! No one has yet objected to this date.

I would also think that this far out, HelenH would be willing to accommodate us as a group should they have openings on a different date.

vineyardblues · 03-29-2012, 02:20 PM

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/national-geographic-channel/shows/wicked-tuna-1/ngc-the-bite-is-on/

niko · 03-29-2012, 03:22 PM

You coming VB? I'm going to book my spot this weekend
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vineyardblues · 03-29-2012, 05:42 PM

I plan on it

ProfessorM · 03-29-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by vineyardblues

I plan on it

oh you guys are doomed now

vineyardblues · 03-30-2012, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorM

oh you guys are doomed now

There is room for your skinny little Arse

and you have more money than Gawd

niko · 03-30-2012, 08:58 AM

Buzz - do you have an 80 setup we could use for shark? I think we are gonna have a good size crew. I've got a couple of guys who want in. I think kieth and victor are coming
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PRBuzz · 03-30-2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by niko

Buzz - do you have an 80 setup we could use for shark? I think we are gonna have a good size crew. I've got a couple of guys who want in. I think kieth and victor are coming
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Yup I could bring my 80+AFTCO belt. We know the 50's are no match for the giants of the night! You bringing the steel leadered shark rigs?

I PM'd those 2 guys to make sure they know the time to get on board is NOW!

Matt D · 03-30-2012, 10:04 AM

Seriously considering this. Never been on any kind of tuna trip before. Not set up with gear very well for this type of fishing. Have a Newell 447 that I use for bottom fishing, and one of my striper reels is a Stella 10000SW. The Newell is on an 8' "custom" Ugly Stick which works well for cod/haddock/pollock but is probably too light for yellowfin. If I grabbed a standup rod for the Stella somewhere do you think I'd get by? Did you see any similar setups on the last trip? Or would you just rent a Shimano setup from them?

Thanks.

iamskippy · 03-30-2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt D

Seriously considering this. Never been on any kind of tuna trip before. Not set up with gear very well for this type of fishing. Have a Newell 447 that I use for bottom fishing, and one of my striper reels is a Stella 10000SW. The Newell is on an 8' "custom" Ugly Stick which works well for cod/haddock/pollock but is probably too light for yellowfin. If I grabbed a standup rod for the Stella somewhere do you think I'd get by? Did you see any similar setups on the last trip? Or would you just rent a Shimano setup from them?

Thanks.

No white rods allowed.... lol if you are not sure then rent your first year, its cheap enough and there is no shame in it.

Paul& phil if we get enough peeps you think they would make it a 3 day? Just tossing it out there sounds like we have 1/3 rd the boat already.
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PRBuzz · 03-30-2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by iamskippy

Paul& phil if we get enough peeps you think they would make it a 3 day? Just tossing it out there sounds like we have 1/3 rd the boat already.
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Look at their published schedule, every day is booked so they would have to convert 3 2 day trips into 2 3 day trips to stay every day, not likely in my opinion.

iamskippy · 03-30-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by PRBuzz

Look at their published schedule, every day is booked so they would have to convert 3 2 day trips into 2 3 day trips to stay every day, not likely in my opinion.

if you don't ask we wills never know

Matt D · 03-30-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by iamskippy

No white rods allowed....
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Hey, that Ugly Stick is a lovely yellow & black!

Capt Charlie · 03-30-2012, 10:44 AM

Matt,

I go on these trips at least once a year (usually three trips a year between the Helen H and the Frances Fleet).

I'm not sure if the Newell would stand up to a decent sized yellowfin. There are also a few swordfish caught on these trips...

If I'm on the trip you're more than welcome to use some of my gear (I tend to bring everything I own, WAY more than I need).

Generally I think someone going on this trip should bring:

1 30 lb outfit for chunking
1 15-20 lb spinning outfit for casting to mahi and catching bait
1 jigging outfit

I'm sure there are many other options but that's where I started.

Hope to see you there.

Charlie

Matt D · 03-30-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt Charlie

Matt,

I go on these trips at least once a year (usually three trips a year between the Helen H and the Frances Fleet).

I'm not sure if the Newell would stand up to a decent sized yellowfin. There are also a few swordfish caught on these trips...

If I'm on the trip you're more than welcome to use some of my gear (I tend to bring everything I own, WAY more than I need).

Generally I think someone going on this trip should bring:

1 30 lb outfit for chunking
1 15-20 lb spinning outfit for casting to mahi and catching bait
1 jigging outfit

I'm sure there are many other options but that's where I started.

Hope to see you there.

Charlie

Thanks a bunch for the info and offer. I just might take you up on it.