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re: Tuna trip coming up what to expect
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:05 am to misterc
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:05 am to misterc
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just little storm...the lightning is what worries me...you could feel the heat off of it
No offense but I think you may be over estimating the size of those waves. You likely wouldn't be alive (or at least the boat wouldn't be) if you encountered waves that large.
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Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:07 am to Rize
outside of the seasickness issue, especially in winter, your next concern is staying warm & dray. if its an open boat, you will get wet (and bloody, hopefully).
a good pair of PVC bibbs, rubber (non-marking) boots, a waterproof jacket, and a hat are essential gear
a good pair of PVC bibbs, rubber (non-marking) boots, a waterproof jacket, and a hat are essential gear
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:09 am to cgrand
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a good pair of PVC bibbs, rubber (non-marking) boots, a waterproof jacket, and a hat are essential gear
This. My next fishing purchase is a set of cofish bibs and jacket. I don't offshore fish much, but figure they can be used as rain gear in any situation.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:22 am to Yeti
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I've never used it, but my brother swears by the scopolamine patches. He puts it behind his ear the night before the trip.
My fishing partner does the same thing. I'm not sure if it's a mind thing, though, because in 20 years of fishing together, I've never seen him get seasick. He says he has in the past, though. I tend to think it's the amount of shitty light beer he drinks all weekend.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:24 am to aVatiger
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Just roast a bone before you go out
What does this even mean? Is that like firing off a round before a date? Don't want to get a chub on the boat?
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:24 am to misterc
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8-12
No you didn't
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:25 am to fishfighter
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listen to someone on board how to fight it or they will kick your arse.
Yep, catch the fish, don't fight the fish. The most worn out sucka on the boat is usually the most muscular, because they have a tendency to "act manly" by ignoring technique. It makes their muscles flex, though.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:48 am to Rize
Eat lots of meat the day before the trip and on the trip. I always pack grilled boneless pork chops to eat on the boat, their great cold and keep things solid. I always pack a handle of vodka and some energy drink, it makes pulling an all nighter a little more fun. Chap stick is a must. Since this is your first trip it is customary to bite the head off of some fresh bait.... this may make you seasick.. 
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:52 am to Rize
Scop patches best IMO As far as fighting the fish I was lucky enough to get the rod on a 135lb YF a few years back. First 20 mins I was excited last 30 sucked big time. It's like pulling a 4 wheeler out of the garage with a fishing pole. The experience was fun but I didn't touch another pole the entire rest of the trip. Have fun, flat seas 
This post was edited on 2/26/15 at 8:53 am
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:52 am to TexasTiger01
1. Grill some Richard's Boudin Grillers beforehand.
2. Eat some and put the rest in a gallon ziplock.
3. Drop ziplock in ice chest.
4. Thank me later
2. Eat some and put the rest in a gallon ziplock.
3. Drop ziplock in ice chest.
4. Thank me later
This post was edited on 2/26/15 at 8:53 am
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:55 am to mylsuhat
I left the part out about the 5600 lb keel on the boat.....we were on a sailboat, major difference in handling...
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:58 am to misterc
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we hit some 8-12's
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on a sailboat
This post was edited on 2/26/15 at 9:02 am
Posted on 2/26/15 at 9:07 am to TexasTiger01
+1 on Scopolamine, it works use it anytime I'm offshore.
Another natural remedy is to drink ginger ale a few days before you go and through the trip. While it won't save you on it's own it fights motion sickness to an extent on it's own. It also mixes very well with bourbon!
Another natural remedy is to drink ginger ale a few days before you go and through the trip. While it won't save you on it's own it fights motion sickness to an extent on it's own. It also mixes very well with bourbon!
Posted on 2/26/15 at 9:36 am to misterc
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we hit some 8-12's
8-12" maybe
Posted on 2/26/15 at 9:40 am to Da Hammer
I've also heard people talk about eating pickles or drinking a bit of pickle juice. Not sure if, how, why it works, but I've heard it.
I can only go by what other people do, I'm lucky enough to not get motion sickness. Means I get to catch extra fish for those who do.
I can only go by what other people do, I'm lucky enough to not get motion sickness. Means I get to catch extra fish for those who do.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 6:27 pm to cgrand
Trip will be 2nd weekend in April and all tackle is supplied.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 9:52 pm to misterc
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we hit some 8-12's
I work on a 313ft. boat with active heave compensation...you're full of sh*t
Posted on 2/26/15 at 9:55 pm to Rize
The fishing is nice. Depending on where you go, you should get some really nice tuna.
As far as motion sickness, Motion Eaze is an oil you can put on behind your ear and it works well. Bonine also works well and doesn't make your drowsy. You can get both at Walmart.
Good luck
As far as motion sickness, Motion Eaze is an oil you can put on behind your ear and it works well. Bonine also works well and doesn't make your drowsy. You can get both at Walmart.
Good luck
Posted on 2/27/15 at 5:47 am to lsuguy84
I used to get sea sick in the bathtub, but not anymore. If you have a friend that is a doctor ask him to prescribe you scopolamine nasal mist. That shite has changed my ability to fish off the coast.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:09 am to Rize
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what to expect.
Waves. Stay out of small, tight, hot area's, like the cabin or center console compartment.
enjoy the breeze. Try to stay middle of the boat if you start feeling it.
Catching fish helps also.
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