OT- SoCal Fishin', anyone a fisherman? Options

[JB 914]

I'm toying with the idea of purchasing a boat. Don't start with the "Money Pit" talk....we have had boats in our family since i was a kid. Both my brothers own boats and i know there is alot of maintenance and $$ needed to keep them running.

If i can find one that i like for the right price i might just go for it. I'm fairly picky with specific features in mind, so, it might take me a while.

Anyone in SoCal fish? Offshore or surf?

if so drop me a email or PM me. i'm starting a list of potential fishin' buddies.

Heck, maybe we can do a club fishin day on one of the local party boats.

anyone interested?

[Aaron Cox]

i go deep sea fishing a few times a year out of dana pt or daveys locker in newport

[JB 914]

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Nov 23 2005, 09:34 PM)

i go deep sea fishing a few times a year out of dana pt or daveys locker in newport

Skline said we can use you for "bait" (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

just kiddin' your added to the list.

[xitspd]

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) Joe,

Come on out to Diamond Valley Lake! Over 26 miles of beautiful So Cal shoreline. Bass, Trout and Catfish..........

[rpmmaxxed]

H&M landing has been a third home for me since I was 10.

I would be up for any fishing, anywhere. Name the place and time.

Oh, and if ya want some tuna that I canned on my most recent trip, let me know.

[JB 914]

Dan,

I'm more of a "Salt Dog" I've never really gotten into fresh water fishin

I like to wade fish in Texas for Speckled trout and Redfish on the flats.

I did some offshore fishing in Texas when i was younger and with my brother's when the conditions are right for smaller boats. Nothing like off shore fishin'

[brer]

Check out Davis boats in Morro Bay.
I think they build what you're looking for.

they do this boat with a pilot house and full walkaround.
Heavy Seas tested.

[JB 914]

QUOTE (brer @ Nov 24 2005, 01:05 AM)

Check out Davis boats in Morro Bay. I think they build what you're looking for. they do this boat with a pilot house and full walkaround. Heavy Seas tested.

Thanks for the link, i'll check them out.

if it was just for me and the guys i'd probably get something with a center console and walk around. But, i've got to make it dual Family/Fishing, so, i need some small cabin too.

The wife likes all the ones that cost more than our house. I keep telling her we need to go more "ghetto" (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif)

[TINCAN914]

I'm in any time.
Use to go to Mexico every summer for 2 weeks, Bahia De Los Angeles. (sp) fishing beer, fishing, beer. Great times.
When you want to go I'm in... I know a guy that charters his boat. We can get about 10 guys some time. Don't know how much off hand, but if we want to organize something, I can find out... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif)

[Aaron Cox]

QUOTE (bmunday @ Nov 24 2005, 10:42 AM)

I'm in any time. Use to go to Mexico every summer for 2 weeks, Bahia De Los Angeles. (sp) fishing beer, fishing, beer. Great times. When you want to go I'm in... I know a guy that charters his boat. We can get about 10 guys some time. Don't know how much off hand, but if we want to organize something, I can find out... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif)

in my best starsky and putz voice.... "DO IT"

[Allan]

I used to go trawling for skirts every Friday and Saturday night until I got married.

The wife told me I had to stop it... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif)

[TINCAN914]

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Nov 24 2005, 09:43 AM)

QUOTE (bmunday @ Nov 24 2005, 10:42 AM) I'm in any time. Use to go to Mexico every summer for 2 weeks, Bahia De Los Angeles. (sp) fishing beer, fishing, beer. Great times. When you want to go I'm in... I know a guy that charters his boat. We can get about 10 guys some time. Don't know how much off hand, but if we want to organize something, I can find out...  :mueba: in my best starsky and putz voice.... "DO IT"

Ok.. I will look into it, and post how much room, and how much cash.
Before I do so, any thoughts on when? After the first of the year, within the next few weeks? I'm up for anything. ANyone prefer weekends, weekdays?

[TINCAN914]

QUOTE (Headrage @ Nov 24 2005, 09:46 AM)

I used to go trawling for skirts every Friday and Saturday night until I got married. The wife told me I had to stop it... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif)

Same here... Did you find they were to restrictive on the waist too? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif)
You were taking about something else huh? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)

[TINCAN914]

I know there are more pressing issues today, where to sleep after that great turkey dinner (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/yellowsleep[1].gif) , but if there is some interest, some feedback would be great. If you guy's have some thoughts on when to go, let me know, I will get some info...

[KaptKaos]

More of a freshwater guy myself (not from here), but love fishing regardless.

Hmm... Fishing, Buckle, & BBQ. What could be bad about that?

[JB 914]

QUOTE (KaptKaos @ Nov 24 2005, 01:02 PM)

More of a freshwater guy myself (not from here), but love fishing regardless. Hmm... Fishing, Buckle, & BBQ. What could be bad about that?

Dude, you've never had my Seafood Gumbo. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/drooley.gif)

I smoked some salmon a few times.

I'd like to go for some Yellowtail, but, from what i can tell that's a summer fish unless we wanna go on a long haul cruise. I'm thinking more Catalina.

bmunday let's see how much it cost's and get people to commit. (i.e. deposit up front)

[scotty b]

QUOTE (PKRMONY @ Nov 24 2005, 04:01 PM)

I smoked some salmon a few times.

How'd you get it lit?? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/huh.gif)

[skline]

He got it lit with a mini torch but I remember he had trouble keeping it lit. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

[scotty b]

Toke it, toke it out maan (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smoke.gif) (Tommy Chong: up in smoke) Did he clean out the poo so he had a good draw on it?

[TimT]

Buy a used boat, let someone else take the hit on depreciation. I to have grown up with boats. My dad had a 44 Bertram toot suite!! ive owned myself Boston WHalers fro 13-18' at, and A grover built 26, and a nice Grady-White 21' c/c

I think the a Grady is a good bang for the buck, you could get a few years old walk around cuddy with i/o s for a not back breaking price. I think you should steer away from the outboards if you can, they tend to be less fuel efficient.

I know nothing of the west coast market for boats. If I were buying again id look for a diesel i/o in a well thought out walkaround set up..

caught this cow in The Race off Orient Point, LI a few years back 44 in, 44 pounds