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Tuna trip coming up what to expect
Posted on 2/25/15 at 9:39 pm
Posted on 2/25/15 at 9:39 pm
I just got an invite to go on a tuna trip out of Venice and have no idea what to expect. I used to work offshore and did lots of fishing out there but have only been out in a large cheater boat with 50 people last year. I'm wondering what to expect on a 32 ft boat?
The most important question is preparing for not getting sea sick, what to take on when to take it?
The most important question is preparing for not getting sea sick, what to take on when to take it?
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Posted on 2/25/15 at 9:46 pm to Rize
Dramamine will work, but it will make you tired and you will have to fight through it, just make sure you take it before you get on the boat or it will be too late. I really almost thing the sea sick thing is a mind thing, if you think you're going to get sick you will, if you tell yourself you're not you won't.
Posted on 2/25/15 at 9:49 pm to Rize
I've never used it, but my brother swears by the scopolamine patches. He puts it behind his ear the night before the trip.
Posted on 2/25/15 at 9:52 pm to Rize
I think the real question is, Rize..
Are you gonna take pics?
Are you gonna take pics?
Posted on 2/25/15 at 9:54 pm to Rize
if you worked offshore, then you probably aren't really prone to motion sickness...msin thing is, don't let yourself worry about getting sick, as I think motion sickness is about 50% in your head...
lots of guys make the mistake of drinking a lot the night before the trip and going out with a half of a hangover and spending the day sick...that is not motion sickness, that is just being a drunk...
if you want to be on the safe side, just get some non-drowsy dramamine and take it before you get on the boat...it will make you sleepy anyway, but it is pretty damn effective...
lots of guys make the mistake of drinking a lot the night before the trip and going out with a half of a hangover and spending the day sick...that is not motion sickness, that is just being a drunk...
if you want to be on the safe side, just get some non-drowsy dramamine and take it before you get on the boat...it will make you sleepy anyway, but it is pretty damn effective...
Posted on 2/25/15 at 9:56 pm to Rize
Ask runningtiger, he is the best fisherman in the whole world ever.
Posted on 2/25/15 at 10:01 pm to Rize
I get seasick in the shower. Scop patches work like a champ for me!
Posted on 2/25/15 at 10:15 pm to poochie
Do it make you tired? I've also never gotten sick offshore and on the last trip I went on there were green people everywhere. I even ate a good greasy MCDonalds biscuit before I went out and didn't take anything, but that was a big arse boat.
Posted on 2/25/15 at 10:24 pm to Rize
Just roast a bone before you go out if you're about sea sickness...
don't worry about that dramamine, Rize, It'll just give ya the squirts
don't worry about that dramamine, Rize, It'll just give ya the squirts
Posted on 2/25/15 at 10:57 pm to aVatiger
Of course. I'm sure I'll release everything I catch 
Not really, KR's fat arse would disown me if I did.
Not really, KR's fat arse would disown me if I did.
This post was edited on 2/25/15 at 10:59 pm
Posted on 2/26/15 at 5:41 am to Rize
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Not really, KR's fat arse would disown me if I did.
You better keep your fridge stocked, he has to have his snacks.
But seriously, forget dramamine unless you plan on going out on really choppy water.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 6:01 am to Spankum
quote:
lots of guys make the mistake of drinking a lot the night before the trip and going out with a half of a hangover and spending the day sick...that is not motion sickness, that is just being a drunk... if you want to be on the safe side, just get some non-drowsy dramamine and take it before you get on the boat...it will make you sleepy anyway, but it is pretty damn effective...
This. Get a lot of rest before going out. Also, start taking Dramamine a day or two before hand.
It's a very good time of the year to catch big yellowfin.
If you need caught one before, listen to someone on board how to fight it or they will kick your arse. Posted on 2/26/15 at 6:04 am to Rize
quote:
scopolamine patches
Once you leave the dock it's too late to realize you made a mistake. Err on the side of safety.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 6:42 am to Rize
Take non-drowsy dramamine the night before and one before you go. Put one in your pocket in case you need another during the day. I'm convinced sea sickness is a mind thing, If you're thinking about it now just take the dramamine. Everyone I fish with has a ritual to not get sea sick. Some guys take meds, some eat sushi ginger, and others drink beer. I don't care how salty you are everyone will eventually get a little queazy offshore if you go enough.
Last year we had a 40 ft boat with 6 guys who can handle themselves well, we hit some 8-12's and 4 of them got sick, it was like dominos...I drove the boat and drank beer.... I'm not a big beer drinker on land but when I leave the jetties I crack one and it always works....
Last year we had a 40 ft boat with 6 guys who can handle themselves well, we hit some 8-12's and 4 of them got sick, it was like dominos...I drove the boat and drank beer.... I'm not a big beer drinker on land but when I leave the jetties I crack one and it always works....
Posted on 2/26/15 at 6:45 am to misterc
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8-12's
Wtf?
did you go fishing during a hurricane?Posted on 2/26/15 at 6:57 am to tilco
just little storm...the lightning is what worries me...you could feel the heat off of it
Posted on 2/26/15 at 7:09 am to Rize
If you're worried about getting sick take bonine. Over the counter motion sickness medicine.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 7:22 am to sloopy
Sea sickness has nothing to do with the mind and everything to do with the inner ear
Scop works
Also if feeling bad keep eye on horizon at all times
Never go into the cabin if feeling bad
Don't look down for more than a second or two
Keep fresh air at the face
And if u throw up do it over the gunnles don't make the deckhand clean it up
Scop works
Also if feeling bad keep eye on horizon at all times
Never go into the cabin if feeling bad
Don't look down for more than a second or two
Keep fresh air at the face
And if u throw up do it over the gunnles don't make the deckhand clean it up
Posted on 2/26/15 at 7:37 am to Rize
quote:
I just got an invite to go on a tuna trip out of Venice and have no idea what to expect. I used to work offshore and did lots of fishing out there but have only been out in a large cheater boat with 50 people last year. I'm wondering what to expect on a 32 ft boat?
The most important question is preparing for not getting sea sick, what to take on when to take it?
Take bonine instead of dramamine
bring rain gear even if the forecast isn't calling for rain
don't under dress if you are going soon
don't wear any clothes you like
don't run out of cold beer
bring a couple pre made sandwhiches or subs
I'm assuming the boat will have all the necessary fishing gear
This post was edited on 2/26/15 at 7:38 am
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:03 am to misterc
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we hit some 8-12's
no you didnt
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