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Spearchucker · 03-29-2003, 12:16 PM

Well, the gear stayed in the garage on Friday, as I went out on the boat of noted West Coast kingfisherman Mike Wansley aboard the "Jobsite II", a 31' Fountain with twin 250 Mercurys. We were not, however, targeting Kings, but rather we were going after Grouper.

First spot was in 135' of water, about 46 miles out of Tierra Verde. After a few drifts, we caught several short and a couple keeper grouper. We decided to try another spot about 15 miles further out, and there we caught another couple of grouper, and also a nice 10# American Red, which unfortunately we had to throw back. At this time we started working our way back in. The grouper bite is definetely slow in the area near the ditch.

We were about 36 miles out when BOOM, one of the 250 HP Mercury EFI's imploded. Well shit, we were then 36 miles out and only one running engine. We put out the trolling gear and started plowing in at 8 knots. I should point out that at 8 knots we would have still lapped the Groundskeeper.

We finally hit the dock at about 8:30. What a long day.

The funny thing about Mike's motor biting the big one was that he already had a deal struck and on Monday morning the boat is getting fitted up with Yamaha 250HP HPDI's. This was to be the last hurrah for the Mercury's. I think the motors knew this and were getting even with us for being forced into imminent retirement.

A couple of things I learned from the trip:

1) Hook and line fishing is VERY boring.
2) Mercury outboards SUCK (actually, I already knew this, the trip just reconfirmed things)
3) Fountains ride pretty damn nice.

It was pretty calm out there, however the rollers were about 4', but were very spread out, like 100 yard spacing.

richhermes · 03-29-2003, 01:59 PM

Mercury SUCKS???

I have three words for that!

SHOCK AND AWE!!

f94gator · 03-29-2003, 05:02 PM

Hmmmm...

*Spear One* · 03-29-2003, 08:47 PM

Just about every boat I've ever set foot on rode pretty nice at 8 knots. HAaaaaaa!

richhermes · 03-30-2003, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Spear One
Just about every boat I've ever set foot on rode pretty nice at 8 knots. HAaaaaaa!

Now THAT is the quote of the Day!!!

HAHAHA


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03-29-2003, 12:16 PM	#1
Spearchucker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tampa, Florida Age: 44 Posts: 4,687	Friday Hook and Line trip Well, the gear stayed in the garage on Friday, as I went out on the boat of noted West Coast kingfisherman Mike Wansley aboard the "Jobsite II", a 31' Fountain with twin 250 Mercurys. We were not, however, targeting Kings, but rather we were going after Grouper. First spot was in 135' of water, about 46 miles out of Tierra Verde. After a few drifts, we caught several short and a couple keeper grouper. We decided to try another spot about 15 miles further out, and there we caught another couple of grouper, and also a nice 10# American Red, which unfortunately we had to throw back. At this time we started working our way back in. The grouper bite is definetely slow in the area near the ditch. We were about 36 miles out when BOOM, one of the 250 HP Mercury EFI's imploded. Well shit, we were then 36 miles out and only one running engine. We put out the trolling gear and started plowing in at 8 knots. I should point out that at 8 knots we would have still lapped the Groundskeeper. We finally hit the dock at about 8:30. What a long day. The funny thing about Mike's motor biting the big one was that he already had a deal struck and on Monday morning the boat is getting fitted up with Yamaha 250HP HPDI's. This was to be the last hurrah for the Mercury's. I think the motors knew this and were getting even with us for being forced into imminent retirement. A couple of things I learned from the trip: 1) Hook and line fishing is VERY boring. 2) Mercury outboards SUCK (actually, I already knew this, the trip just reconfirmed things) 3) Fountains ride pretty damn nice. It was pretty calm out there, however the rollers were about 4', but were very spread out, like 100 yard spacing.

03-29-2003, 08:47 PM	#4
Spear One Retired Comm. Shooter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Largo, Florida Posts: 4,570	Just about every boat I've ever set foot on rode pretty nice at 8 knots. HAaaaaaa! __________________ Ocean Rhino Spearguns: Designed & Built By Commercial Spearfishermen *Manufactured By: Spearfishing Specialties (727)-548-7686* E-mail: oceanrhino@gmail.com Web: OceanRhino.com

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03-29-2003, 01:59 PM	#2
richhermes Nappy Headed Ho Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Z-Hills, FL Age: 46 Posts: 5,416	Mercury SUCKS??? I have three words for that! SHOCK AND AWE!!

03-29-2003, 05:02 PM	#3
f94gator Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tampa - one of the Brothers Hermes Age: 40 Posts: 5,337	Hmmmm...