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We arrived around 2:30 p.m. just as they were taking the rope off. Sure glad they waited for us to board. Large spot, large croaker, trout, flounder, puffer fish, pig fish were the basic catches for anglers on this trip.
My son got his first gray trout--and it was a keeper. I did not fare as well. I had taken the dramamine and was doing okay until-----I detected the fuel/fumes smell that was there. That did me in. I can take anything except cigar/pipe smoke and gas/fuel fumes.
We crossed the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel, crossed the Monitor Merrimac and fished many stops in between. Seems the larger fish were located near this green bouy marker nearer to the Hampton Roads tunnel.
Winds seemed to have changed from southernly to more of a northeast direction. Not sure of which way was which. Doesn't compute when the quezzies set in. Land seems to be the only thing to focus on during these times.
The water did get a bit rougher as the trip go to the halfway point. Word is as temps cool, there will be a change in how water roughness will be affected. Mornings to mid afternoon will probably be calm while the late afternoon into the night time will be when seas get a little unsettled.
Blood worms worked some, but the trout, flounder and large croaker took to the squid really well. Gotta give this trip a thumbs up. Well worth the $16 per head I forgot to bring with me. Things worked out okay. Didn't get tossed overboard for that one.
I will definitely take at least one more trip out this year. Maybe even two. And my youngest had a blast. He is eager to do it again. Just not too many times I hope.
Can anyone give any advice on how I can handle the fumes smell that seems to get the better of me?
Thanks in advance.
My son got his first gray trout--and it was a keeper. I did not fare as well. I had taken the dramamine and was doing okay until-----I detected the fuel/fumes smell that was there. That did me in. I can take anything except cigar/pipe smoke and gas/fuel fumes.
We crossed the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel, crossed the Monitor Merrimac and fished many stops in between. Seems the larger fish were located near this green bouy marker nearer to the Hampton Roads tunnel.
Winds seemed to have changed from southernly to more of a northeast direction. Not sure of which way was which. Doesn't compute when the quezzies set in. Land seems to be the only thing to focus on during these times.
The water did get a bit rougher as the trip go to the halfway point. Word is as temps cool, there will be a change in how water roughness will be affected. Mornings to mid afternoon will probably be calm while the late afternoon into the night time will be when seas get a little unsettled.
Blood worms worked some, but the trout, flounder and large croaker took to the squid really well. Gotta give this trip a thumbs up. Well worth the $16 per head I forgot to bring with me. Things worked out okay. Didn't get tossed overboard for that one.
Can anyone give any advice on how I can handle the fumes smell that seems to get the better of me?
Thanks in advance.