YEAH RIGHT Charters - Southport, North Carolina - California Fishing

Promo Dept · 07-17-2006, 06:31 PM

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These are the official "Captains Reports" directly from YEAH RIGHT Sportfishing Charters; located in Southport, North Carolina.
All reports are in chronological order. To find the "latest" YEAH RIGHT Sportfishing Charters report, please visit the last post in this thread,
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All reports come directly from the boat and are updated as we receive them.

ENJOY!

Promo Dept · 07-17-2006, 06:35 PM

Friday 3/31/06:

Friday morning at 3:30Am until around midnight last night, "yep", those are the kind of days you put in when you fish for a living!! But, It's what I love to do, and I am fortunate to be able to do what I love and be able to earn a livelyhood at the same time. But just like any other job, some times it has it's downfalls, but, not Friday!!!!

We went back East of the Tower this morning and the Kings were still there. The bite was not as hot as we left it the evening before. We were starting to do fairly good then a fish hit and the reel screamed as he went straight down. Looks like a tuna run we said!! Guess what, an hour and a half later we saw a "BIG" Blackfin Tuna on the hook. Capt. Chris worked him to boat side like the seasoned pro he is. Now, as for the gaff man, well, that's a different story!!!!!!!!!!

As he made his circle I drove the gaff home, "YEAH RIGHT". As things happen in fishing, I don't know what went wrong, but he came off the gaff and as Capt Chris was bringing him back to boat side the hooks just pulled out. Let's see, wasn't there a phrase for that one time that went like: "The thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat", or something like that!!

We set the lines back out and then it happened again. Only this time it was a much larger fish. The battle was on again. the fish was finally brought close enough in the crystal clear water and what we saw looked like a 60 to 70 lb. Yellowfin Tuna. Try that on king tackle. The decision was finally made to tighten the drag and try to pull him up off the bottom. We nearly did it, but three+ hours into this one and the line broke!!

Well, now the morning bite on the kings was all but over. We put the lines back out and as every one else was reporting, the bite had shut down. We had missed the morning bite fooling with those tunas on light tackle. We ran back inshore about 8 miles and dropped on some bottom structure and started catching some nice bottom fish. We did this a little while until the tide went slack and they stopped biting.

We left there and went back to the spot for some more king fishing. We found it to still be real slow. I hated to leave because the bite had been hot there just yesterday, and it was good that morning. But, the day was running out and we had messed with those tuna's all morning and we didn't even have a "box" of fish yet.

Reel them in, I told Capt Chris. Somebody has got to make a call, might as well be me!!! If we don't find them, then I'll take the blame!! Now, yesterday in the Tower area the bait was "stacked up". That,s where I am going, I said. We made the run there and put out the lines. A few boats were there hooked up. We started out sorta slow, and I was starting to think that maybe I had made a wrong call. Pull them in again Chris, let's move over to that rock ledge we have on our LORAN!!

We did, and let me tell you, as the old saying goes, the rest is history!! we could not keep the lines in the water. Four fish on at any one time. The kings were hitting the baits as you were putting them out. These are the kind of days you dream about. It's supposed to be nice tomorrow, but be sure to check the weather before you head out, it can and does change quick down here. If you can get away, go on out to the Tower and get you some kings. Now, if you are in my spot when I get there, well, that's quite all right, but, you might have to move over a little.

I sure hope my fishing reports help out in your search for fish. I know it is running me a small fortune in fuel these days just to go to the Tower and back, and if I can cut your search down, then I feel like I am doing my job!!! I said a small fortune, but it is getting close to a big fortune!! If you like my reports, let us know, it takes a lot of time and effort to keep all this up, but, if you guys like what we do, then that makes what I do worth while. Like I have said in the past "without all of you, what I do would be useless"!! If you have the time and opportunity, we would appreciate a comment on our "GUESTBOOK" or an email. But, this is totally if you would like to!!The "GUESTBOOK" helps us keep our ratings up!!!
The last report I got from the Gulfstream was not good. Only heard of one Wahoo caught. We are scheduled to head out there Monday. The weather is "iffy" right now. If we get to go, you can find out what happens right here. Stay in touch, and if I can help, don't hesitate to ask!! Be sure to see the pic's on my site on "FISHING REPORTS & CATCH PHOTOS" Till next time, FISH ON!!!

- Capt Butch Foster, Capt Chris Foster, and "Private Bodie" the fish dog says HI and FISH ON!!!!!!.

YEAH RIGHT SPORTFISHING CHARTERS, Southport,NC. (910)845-2004. www.yeahrightcharters.com

Promo Dept · 07-17-2006, 06:38 PM

Thursday 4/13/06:

It is 11:00PM Thursday night and I hit the floor running at 4:00AM this morning, so, I will probably make this as detailed as I have the ability to right now. We left South Harbour Marina this morning with Mike and Tim Laudicina, their friends, Rob Wilson and John Fleming. Our mission was the Gulfstream and Tuna and dolphin and Wahoo.

The first stop we made was at the 100/400, the water temp was fine and there was a little bait around but I didn't like the water color so we moved on to the Black Jack. Here things looked a lot better!! We put out a spread of Cedar Plugs and a deep diving lure, a Manns stretch 50 in a pink color. It wasn't long before a reel sounded off as a Mahi-Mahi crashed the bait, a black and purple cedar plug. We boated him and not long after that something attacked the deep diving plug we had out. I mean literally attacked it, and as far as I know, he still has it!! Figured it was a Wahoo as it cut the line just above where it was tied on!!!

Now, the reports from the other boats were very slim to none!! I only heard of one Wahoo and one Yellowfin being caught today on other boats,. I decided after trolling for about another hour with nothing happening to head to the Steeples. When we got there, the water was that beautiful cobalt blue gulfstream water and the temps were warmer and there was some flying fish here and a lot more bait than at the first two stops.

Here I marked a school of bait and pulled the lures through it to have three reels go off. One cut off a "Green Machine" the other one had a smaller blackfin tuna, and the other "had" a good size Blackfin Tuna, but, when the dust settled all we had was 1 and 1/3 Blackfin Tunas in the boat. Something big ate the biggest blackfin, all but the head!!! The stream is still slow to get fired up this year, it is past time and it should explode at any time!!

We continued to circle the bait where we caught the blackfins but it was soon obvious that we were done here so we left and finished the day bottom fishing. The bottom fish are still cooperating rather well along with the sharks. We caught nice sized Black Bass, Big Pinkies, Big Grey Snapper, Nice Joltheads and Triggerfish, a good Flounder, and even a few B-liners. The King Mackeral also decided to bite fairly good today after a terrible day yesterday!!

We have cancelled tomorrows charter due to the forecast winds. Saturday doesn't look any better as does Sunday and Monday. Yeah, it's that time of the year, we don't have to like it, but, we can't do anything about it but wait until it decides to settle down and be ready to go when it does!!!

You may want to consider this if you fish much!! You can get the "Road Use Tax" you pay on gas refunded to you on fuel you use in your boat or any other appratus that is not used on the hwy ie; tractor, lawn mower, etc. Just keep all your reciepts and call the North Carolina Dept. of Revenue Motor Fuels Tax Division at (919)733-3409 before the end of the year and request form "Gas-1201". If you are also commercial as we are, you can also save the Sales Tax. You may want to consider this, it can save you a lot of money on fuel if you fish much.

Well, when the weather breaks again we will be back out there and we will let you know what's going on! Or at least what's going on with us anyway!!! So. until we can go again, Check out the pic's on our web site on the "FISHING REPORTS & CATCH PHOTOS" page!! FISH ON!!!!Capt Butch Foster, Capt Chris Foster, and "Private Bodie" the fish dog says HI!!!!. YEAH RIGHT SPORTFISHING CHARTERS, SOUTHPORT,NC (910)845-2004. www.yeahrightcharters.com

Promo Dept · 07-17-2006, 06:41 PM

Saturday 4-22-06:

We left the dock Friday morning with Bill
Roberson,Chris Brafford, Joe Arthur, Jon Caton, David Arthur, and Joe Cotton. We
were to start off king mackeral fishing. I figured this would be easy enough. Just
two days before we were catching kings to the SW of the Tower.

I set our MAKO "YEAH RIGHT" on course to the spot we were at the other day. I told
our crew to get comfortable, the first stop was 35 miles out. At around 8:00AM I
pulled the throttles back on the HONDAS and was suprised to find that the area
looked like "The Dead Sea". I made several circles to find nothing. The water looked
good, the temperature was almost 70* but there was no fish or bait.

No need to start here I said, let's move on to another place. I put in some more
numbers and off we went. As we got closer I realized another boat was already there.
Not much happening here, was the report!! OK, I got a spot about ten miles from
here. The way things are looking, I believe these fish may have moved to a little
shallower water. We will be going with the swell so we can make short work of the 10
mile run.

By this time I was thinking to myself. I bet todays charter thinks they are on an
expensive boat ride. I hate to have to ride like this, but if you make a bad call
and don't find the fish, then regroup and don't waste time at that spot and go try
to find them. We left the second place and now the pressure was on me!! Was I going
the right way? Should I go farther offshore? Should I go to the East? maybe West? I
got to find these guys some fish and not take all day!!

I arrived at the 3rd place. By not wasting time at the areas where we marked no fish
or bait it was only 9:00am. Not bad for running 35 miles offshore then another 5
miles then another 10 miles. Upon arrival, I told everyone this looks good!! Capt.
Chris baited up the rods and put them out, I set the trolling speed at around 1.1
mph on the GPS. As we crossed over the high spot, I said, these fish are feeding. No
more did I get that out when the first rod went off, FISH ON!!!! someone yelled!!!!

The bite was starting to heat up, we put 5 kings in the boat rather quickly, then
just as it started, the bite went off. We trolled on and kept circling the bait to
no avail. The reports from the other boats were that the bite for them had also shut
down. So, with this info. we decided to quit wasting time and go bottom fishing. We
were in luck, I was real close to some of my favorite bottom structures. We got
anchored up and the bite was on!!! We hit four places and at each one the bite was
fast and furious but they didn't last real long, maybe an hour and a half at each
one. But as the bite would taper, we went to another place. That evening, the tide
went slack, the bite shut down and we came home, but, not before we had a good catch
of fish for everyone!!!!

Another good day of fishing with a great bunch of guys!! Thanks for being patient
with me while I was hunting the fish!! Sometimes they seem to not want to play
fair!!! Goes back to the old saying "it's called fishing, not catching" But we did
find some of them, they can't all hide all the time!!! Enjoyed it guys, looking
forward to our next trip!!! Todays Gulfstream trip was blown out, tomorrows trip has
been blown out, Mondays Gulfstream trip is in question right now. The weather
forecast does not look good for a week at this time. If we get to go we will let you
know how we did right here. I am beginning to wonder if the winds are ever going to
settle down where we can get back offshore more consistantly. Yeah, they will
eventually, but until they do, just make the best out of what you have by fishing
inside and just be glad we are free and can go fishing, period!!!! Be sure to check
out the pictures on my site under "FISHING REPORTS & CATCH PHOTOS" page!!! Till next
time, FISH ON!!! Capt Butch Foster, Capt Chris Foster, and "Private Bodie" the fish
dog, says HI!!!!!. YEAH RIGHT SPORTFISHING CHARTERS, Southport,NC.
(910)845-2004. www.yeahrightcharters.com

Promo Dept · 07-17-2006, 06:43 PM

Thursday 5-11-06:

Am I dreaming or did I spend a BEAUTIFUL DAY in the gulfstream
yesterday with Mike, Sherry and Brian Gould and Brian's fiance Kim Smith. The
weather and seas were gorgeous. We got a late start, so we set a course to the
100/400 to start our day. We left the dock at 7:15AM and we reached our destination
at 9:05, yeah, it was CALM SEAS!!!!

Upon arriving, there were several other boats already there. The reports were a
very few fish bing hooked up. An occasional Mahi- Mahi, an occasional Wahoo, but
no reports of a Tuna. We thought maybe we could be the one to start the Tuna bite
so we put our lines in and set towards the Blackjack Hole. Between the 100/400
was a slightly formed weed line. Looked like what was left after the day before
10 foot seas had busted it up, but was enough there to pull the baits around. We
tried and had no results!!

After reaching the Blackjack, the reports were still that the bite was slow.
Thirteen miles to the Steeples. Let's pull the lines in and run to there. Capt
Chris, who was mating today, picked up the first rod to bring them in, and we had
a double hook up of Mahi- Mahi !! OK, we will stay here!! Another 30 to 45 minutes
of pulling our Ballyhoos proved fruitless. OK, Let's go, I have got to try to get
some fish in the boat and I don't think this is going to be the spot today.

Upon reaching the Steeples, the water was a deeper blue and the temps. were 3
degrees warmer. The bait was not as thick as it was a few weeks earlier, but
there was some. We fished the rest of the day here, never got a Tuna bite, but
had a good day on the Mahi- Mahi. Mike even fought a big Bull Dolphin that we
seen several times, even on the International 50 wide reel, Mike would take in 10
yards of line and he would take back 15. This battle back and forth finally was
more than the 50 lb. line could handle and it finally parted leaving Mike with
only a memory of a battle well fought with the Mahi winning this one. We don't
know how much he weighed, but, it was a very large bull!!!! Now, as for the
Wahoo's. Somedays, no matter how hard you try, sometimes nothing goes right. We
had plenty of chances to get a Wahoo!!! We had lines cut, baits bit off, fish get
off, lines broke, we had the Wahoo bites, but that was it for the Wahoos, could
not get one in the boat. Today was their day, but there is an old saying
something about the sun not shining somewhere all the time.

We thank the LORD for giving us a beautiful day to spend in the Gulfstream with
some good friends!! These are the times you cherish and remember back on as life
goes on. A good day on the water with some GREAT friends.

As for the weekends weather, right now they aren't talking in our favor, but
they may change it as the weekend gets closer, let's hope it gets better!! CHECK
OUT THE PICTURES ON MY SITE!!!! Till next time, FISH ON!!!

Capt Butch Foster,
Capt Chris Foster, and "Private Bodie" the fish dog says HI!!

YEAH RIGHT SPORTFISHING CHARTERS, Southport,NC
(910)845-2004. www.yeahrightcharters.com

Promo Dept · 07-17-2006, 06:45 PM

Sunday 5-14-06:

The winds are blowing again so I finally got a break long enough to catch up on some of my "paper work".

Yesterday we met up with the gang from Fayetteville, NC. They were Tony Cameron,Fred White, Billy Owens,Clyde Brooks, and
James Williams.

We went after bottom fish and we found a wide variety that wanted to
ride to the dock on the "YEAH RIGHT" and so we welcomed them aboard!!!

We had some big Triggerfish, some big Silver Snapper, some big Vermillion
Snapper, some big Black Bass, some very nice Grouper, some big Joltheads, some
big Grey Snapper, but Fred White's big American Red Snapper was the rarest
catch of the day!!

We don't get a lot of those off our coast anymore and when you get one it is a real treet and a big surprise, not to mention some great fillets on the grill!!!!

We got these fish at only three stops, two were some of our usual places but one I found as I was moving to another place. I seen it on the color scope and turned
around and got it "pinpointed" on the GPS, pulled up current from it, dropped anchor, drifted back on top of it and we dropped the baits down.

Now let me tell you, from that point on, it was on!!!!!! These guys had the electric reels "smoking". We even hooked two fish that took the gears right out of two of our
4/0 reels. I mean you could not stop these two fish!!!!!

The last two days, first in the Gulfstream slamming big Mahi-Mahi, busting off
big Wahoo's then the next day catching bottom fish till your arms ache, I love
it, I could not think of doing anything else, and when you get to fish with the
kind of folks like the guys from Fayetteville, why would you want to do anything else?

CHECK OUT THE PICTURES ON MY SITE. Till next time, FISH ON!!!

Capt Butch Foster, Capt Chris Foster, and "Private Bodie' the fish dog says HI!!!!!

YEAH RIGHT SPORTFISHING CHARTERS,Southport,NC
(910)845-2004. www.yeahrightcharters.com

P.S. Fred, we saved you a few for the next time. The other guys didn't want too,
but I made them!!! Sure hope Mrs. Brown is doing better!!!

Promo Dept · 07-17-2006, 06:46 PM

Thursday 5-25-06:

We were headed to the Gulfstream this morning. But, on our way up
the intercoastal water way, I was discussing the forecasted winds with Capt. Chris.
Didn't sound too promising, I told him. Let's ease out and look at it. Well, it
wasn't bad "YET"!!! But, with the predicted winds and the predicted wind gust and
the predicted thunder storms we decided to just maybe try to go out about 20 or so
miles and do some bottom fishing. Well, by this time, the winds were picking up,"Now
can you imagine that" so we decided to just see if the Spanish Mackeral were biting
on the inside. We dropped the first line in and immediately had a "FISH ON"!!! the
bite was good, our first line went in at 10:15AM and I looked at my watch as we were
heading in with 3 limits of nice Spanish Mackeral and it was 12:05NOON. 45 Spanish Macks
in 1 hour and 50 minutes. Yes, the Spanish Mackeral are here and biting!!!

We looked for some bait to do some King Mackeral fishing but could not find
any. Now I know I said yesterday not to worry about bait and use cigar minnows.
But, that was at the offshore structures, there cigar minnows work fine, but
for some reason we don't do much inside with them. Not sure if it's a bait out
of it's natural territory, or if it's a confidence thing. Which ever the case
may be, we want live bait for the inside king mackeral fishing. the bait has
been here, who knows where it is now. Does this every year!!!

There were some good fishermen looking for bait while we were Spanish Mackeral
fishing and they did not find any either, and these guys are good at finding bait
and fish!!! I was watching while I was Spanish fishing and never marked any
"Pogies." I am sure it is still here, more than likely scattered now that the
Kingfish are here, there have been several caught off the piers in the past few
days. They have been good sized Kings, 20+ pound range, most likely they are the
run that comes in on the heels of the Spanish Mackeral to feed on them!!

As for the weather, right now it's anyones guess. One day they report it to be
good. Then overnight it is completely turned around, then the next day it is
worse, then the next day it is supposed to be fine and calm, then the next it is
supposed to blow again. It is a nightmare trying to tell people that want to go
fishing that it's going to be good, then that night it changes!!! It's also hard
to believe that it's rough offshore when you are at the dock and not a leaf is
moving!!! But, when the TOWER BOUY says it's blowing and rough offshore, you
might as well believe it, it hasn't been wrong yet!!! OK, I'll quit fussing about
the weather, but, this year has been something else!!!

As it was today, you may not be able to get offshore, but I believe you will
still have an opportunity to get out on the beach at least sometime this Holiday
weekend and get some Spanish Mackeral. Now, I know it's not the fight and glory
of a big Mahi-Mahi or Yellowfin Tuna. But, it sure beats working or sitting on
the couch wishing you could go fishing!!! So you see, it could be worse!! Also,
this is a great time to take the kids out and introduce them to some fine
saltwater fishing, plus, I guarantee you will forget about the offshore fishing
when they start biting. But, if you don't then, you most certainly will when they come off the grill!!!

The weather could be better, I know, but it also, could be a lot worse. So come
on down and take advantage of what we have to work with, and forget about what we
would like to have. I am still "sticking to my guns" the weather/winds WILL
SOOOoooon get better!!!

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE PICTURE ON MY SITE UNDER
"FISHING REPORTS & CATCH PHOTOS!! Till next time, FISH ON!!!!

Capt Butch Foster,
Capt. Chris Foster, and "Private Bodie" the fish dog, says HI!!!!. YEAH RIGHT

YEAH RIGHT SPORTFISHING CHARTERS,Southport,NC
(910)845-2004. www.yeahrightcharters.com

Promo Dept · 07-17-2006, 06:48 PM

Monday 6-5-06:

The fishing has been fast and furious lately!! I finally got a chance to put one
of the reports on!!! Check out the rest on our web site!! Today we woke up to thunder storms and heavy rains. We were to go fishing with Orvin Severeid, Kyle
Severeid from Montana, and Joel Herrmann from High Point. We waited until 9:00AM
before we left the dock. By this time the "Intellacast" on the computer showed
it to be moving on up the coast with clearing behind it. By the time we get to
where it is it will be gone!!

It was, and after a 2 foot sea ride out this morning, the seas laid out flat for
the evening ride back. But before we came back, we gave Orvin, Kyle, and Joel a
sample of deep sea fishing off the coast of Southport,NC.

The first stop was instant action, the bite was non stop for a little while
before it slowed up some. Being from Montana, we wanted them to experience a little of all of it if we could. We next went fishing for a few King Mackeral. It wasn't long before we had a double on!!! Also, we got a few grouper, but they
were all too small to keep. But Joel made up for that when he landed a Hog Nose Snapper around 15 lbs.

Would be nice if I could get them a Mahi-Mahi I was thinking to myself. Well, I
must be living right, for about that time one "skyed" with the pogy. Now, it was
a "peanut" but it was a dolphin. Next time, I'll think about getting a big
dolphin!!! We continued to troll the area aroung the Tower and pulled out another
decent sized King Mackerel off of a dead Cigar Minnow; but for some reason once
again the action slowed and we decided that it would be worth a try to see if we
could get an Amberjack from around the legs of the Tower so that these guys could
experience the awesome power of these 40-60lb mosters! No luck on the Amberjacks but Chris did manage to hook up on what we believe to be an African Pompano that resulted in a broken line :-/! Maybe next time

After awhile of Jack fishing we decided to try for some more bottom species. Capt. Butch located another ledge and we dropped anchor, soon after to find the 3-5lb Triggerfish and Silver and Grey Snappers coming over the side. On the way in we stopped at a rock just offshore of the South 40 and found there to be many NICE sized Black Sea Bass that were ready to feed, except one problem... the Sharks were
there too! What a "grand finale" to the day exclaimed Kyle and Joel!!! "We catch all these good eating fish and then we get to hook into some that can REALLY pull back!!"

All in all despite the later start and the bands of rain and storms this morning we had a great day on calm seas and were even able to get out of the rain. The fish were hungry and willing to cooperate and the Captain and crew of the Yeah RIght experienced another Great day on the sea!!

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE PICTURE ON OUR SITE UNDER
"FISHING REPORTS & CATCH PHOTOS!! Till next time, FISH ON!!!!

Capt Butch Foster,
Capt. Chris Foster, and "Private Bodie" the fish dog, says HI!!!!. YEAH RIGHT

YEAH RIGHT SPORTFISHING CHARTERS,Southport,NC
(910)845-2004. www.yeahrightcharters.com

Promo Dept · 08-09-2006, 12:23 PM

TUESDAY 8-8-06:

Today we were fishing with Kim Jackson, Christopher Lester, and Dylon Lester from Lexington,NC. This is my old "stomping grounds"!!!

The day didn't start off as I had hoped or planed. In fact, this morning at 4:00AM the wind was already blowing some, this usually is not a good sign. We had hopes of going offshore and doing some grouper fishing, but, this was not goingto happen today.

The winds by 7:00AM were blowing a steady 15 out of the SW. Everyone that fishes much down here knows that the best thing to do in this situation is head to Carolina Beach. All we had available today was shark fishing and Spanish Mackeral.

We elected to go Spanish Mackeral fishing, and they were biting fairly well, but, just as they started, they also stopped!! The bait that they were feeding on was
still there, they were still there, they just got full or tierd of feeding, only they know for sure why they stopped, but they did.

With the forecast for evening storms in the forecast and the skys looking more like they may hit this forecast, we all decided to end this trip at a 3/4 day. All in all I would say we had a "reel" good day of fellowship and fishing. Till
next time, FISH ON!!!

Capt Butch Foster,
Capt. Chris Foster, and "Private Bodie" the fish dog, says HI!!!!. YEAH RIGHT

YEAH RIGHT SPORTFISHING CHARTERS,Southport,NC
(910)845-2004. YEAH RIGHT SPORTFISHING CHARTERS

Promo Dept · 08-10-2006, 01:14 PM

WEDNESDAY 8-9-06:

Today Capt Chris and I picked up Tom Storrs, Thomas Storrs, and John Storrs, from
Greensboro,NC at the dock at Bald Head Island. We were headed offshore to catch some King Mackeral.

The first stop we made was a little short of our first destination to wait out a storm and let it move on out of our way. The bait wasthere, but we didn't get a bite.

The storm moved on offshore so we left and went to the Horseshoe. The bait was there along with a few fish. We picked up one kingfish around 8 lbs. but that was it.

We moved on to another spot, much the same results, plenty of bait,but, no fish. From here we went to the Tower. Again, plenty of bait, but couldn't get a bite. I
was almost getting ready to take the easy way out and blame it on the Full Moon. I know there are some fish out here that will bite, and I AM GOING TO FIND THEM!!!!!!

Let's move over to one of our "old Faithful" spots, I told Capt Chris. We went there and it happened. First line in and " FISH ON!!!" Got that one in the boat, a good 14 pounder, then we got a bite and the drag screamed and the fight began. Tom was the first on on the rod!!

He fought a long brutal battle with a fish that did not want to be landed, and he was making it known. Tom would gain a few feet of line, then would loose it. This went on for around 30 minutes. Tom finally got the fish at boat side but could not get him up, it was a stand-off.

At this point, I think it was John who took over. He worked the fish up a little then he would go down a little. It was getting obvious that the fish was tiring. We had not seen the fish yet, It didn't fight like a big shark, but, we knew what ever it was it was big!!! John was in a stand off with the fish, slowly working him up inches at a time.

All of a sudden, to everyones suprise the fish took off like he was just hooked!!! How could that fish regain that much strength we were all thinking, then the line went limp, yes the line was broken, we couldn't believe what just
happened!!

All of a sudden, Tom yelled, LOOK!!! The fish that we had on was attacked by a BIG Hammerhead Shark. It had it on top of the water and the water was red with
blood. We still could not tell what kind of fish we had, but the water was red enough to have been a cow!!! And it took a good 12 foot Hammerhead shark 5 tries before it ate it all!!! This was an awesome sight to see happen right in front of your eyes, and just as soon did it happen, it was over, and we sat just amazed at natures wonders and the survival of the fittest in it's true glory!!

After this was all over, we got back to the job at hand, finding some King Mackeral that would bite! And, we did just that!! We found a school and we had
trouble getting more than one line in. We were a couple miles SW of the Tower, and the King bite was ON!!!
We limited out in short order, everyone was wore out
from all the KingFish, Spanish Mackeral, Barracudas, and the "BIG" one that got away, so we called it a day.

Another good day on the water catching some fish, enjoying some of natures ways and getting to do it while in the company of some GREAT people!!! Enjoyed it
guys, we hope you did also!!!

Till next time, FISH ON!!! Capt's Butch & Chris Foster and "Private Bodie" the fish dog says HI!!!

Capt Butch Foster,
Capt. Chris Foster, and "Private Bodie" the fish dog, says HI!!!!. YEAH RIGHT

YEAH RIGHT SPORTFISHING CHARTERS, Southport, NC
(910)845-2004. YEAH RIGHT SPORTFISHING CHARTERS

Promo Dept · 08-14-2006, 12:07 AM

SUNDAY 8-13-06:

Today was another windy day and our offshore trip was pushed back to a 1/2 day inshore trip that proved to be a beautiful day, just too windy to head offshore. In my previous report I mentioned that the Spanish Mackerel bite was improving, well, it was, but today's ENE winds had it shut down nearly completely. Out of all the boats that were Spanish Mackeral fishing, there probably was not a dozen fish total caught. I know my contribution to the tally would have been only one about 6 inches long!!!

We decided to try some shark fishing. This was not hot by no means,but, it was better than the Spanish bite!!! We caught two that we put into the boat, had one
to break off and had two that missed the hooks.

Now, please forgive me for not getting everyones name that went with us today, I didn't even get a picture!! You see, yesterday, Capt Chris left to go back too
school and may have give up the fishing business for good, and I am having a hard time adjusting to him being gone and the thoughts that he may not be back. He
plans on helping me from time to time, but very possibly not full time anymore.

I have a new mate, his name is Eric Ross. I have known him for more years than I want to talk about. You will find Eric to be very knowledgable about the tactics and ways of fishing, he will also give you that personal attention that we are known for, and I feel very lucky to have him to take over and help me out in the charter business, but, Capt Chris is my only son, and my only child, and I am
going to miss him dearly as will a lot of our past fishermen that have become more than our customers, but, have also become our friends. We are still going to give you that personal attention that you have come to expect from our charter service, but there will be an empty place in our hearts as we move on with the business!!

The weather is supposed to improve by tomorrow, and we may possibly be able to get back offshore!! If so, I will try to pull myself together a little better and remember to get names and photos.

Till next time, FISH ON, Capt Butch and "Private Bodie" the fish dog says, wer'e going to miss Capt Chris, even if he does aggravate the stuffings out of me!!!

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