tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65610175039659979292024-03-12T17:21:49.996-07:00Outer Cape ChroniclesFly and Light Tackle Fishing for trophy striped bass and bluefin tuna off beautiful Cape Cod, MA.Capt. Jeff Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591147374019800678noreply@blogger.comBlogger186125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561017503965997929.post-21624265389684769832013-05-07T03:26:00.002-07:002013-05-07T03:45:46.195-07:00Title- Early Season Bass and Sun<br />
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The first striped bass of the season are finding their way into Cape
Cod waters a little later this year. Temperatures were cooler than last
year at this time so things are definitely getting off to a later start.
With the cooler temperatures we have had bright sunshine and
clear days. This is great for sight fishing early season fish on the
flats but it can also lead to getting too much sun. Years of sun damage
can take a toll which is why it is important to stay ahead of the game.<br />
It's easy to get burned early in the season particularly when the
weather is cooler. That makes proper skin and eye protection all that
much more important. Right now most of the fish around the Cape are back
in the estuaries and creeks where good visibility is often important.
Even an inexpensive pair of glasses can provide some safety from UV
damage while also protecting the eyes from flying hooks. A good quality <a href="http://www.promomanagers.com/promotional-sunscreen.aspx" title="promotional sunscreen">promotional sunscreen</a>
should be applied first thing in the morning even prior to the heat of
the day and then again every few hours throughout the day for maximum
protection. Always remember to use gloves when applying as the scent can
be transferred to baits and either way your hands will be slippery if
you aren't careful. A good hat is also essential to keep the sun off
your nose and face. Most good captains will use high end sunglasses but
not everyone can afford the latest and greatest in polarization and lens
technology. Carrying a couple of pairs of inexpensive sunglasses on
board is always a good idea for those clients that forget to bring their
own or end up dropping them overboard during the day. Something with
good UV protection or a rating of UV400 is best along with good
polarization. <a href="http://www.promomanagers.com/">PromoManagers</a> has provided me with good service and a
selection of fishing friendly promotional items
over the last couple of years including tools, hats, sunglasses and sun
screens all of which included a logo, setup and ground delivery.<br />
Having had skin cancer surgery a year and a half ago, I cannot stress the importance of having a tube of sunscreen handy in every little compartment on my boat and truck<br />
PromoManagers can provide you with marketing sunscreen and a host of other products that will help promote your business!<br />
UPDATE: I sold my boat this spring but will still be running it. How cool is that? Well so far, WAY COOL! It takes all the financial overhead away and let's me concentrate on doing what I love best. "Seeing other people catch fish"! Nothing has changed with my business other than the fact that rates have gone up a wee bit this year due to the never ending change in diesel fuel costs on the Outer Cape.<br />
As many of you know, I am a full-time REALTOR now. Like any new business, I have put my head down this winter and worked and promoted myself and things are finally taking shape. <a href="http://www.promomanagers.com/">PromoManagers</a> has been great as my promotional CALLJEFFSMITH supplier. Take a look at their website for all your promotional needs.<br />
First trip is May 14th! Whoop whoop!!....<br />
Keep an eye out here for reports and photos soon!<br />
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Jeff Capt. Jeff Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591147374019800678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561017503965997929.post-36164928835237777482012-12-05T06:43:00.000-08:002012-12-05T06:43:03.518-08:004pm sunset in Truro....Hello blog fans....It's been awhile...My apologies!! It was a crazy summer fishing combined with my new realty career!<br />
While doing listing photographs the other day I took this 4pm sunset overlooking Cape Cod Bay....<br />
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...Peace.... :)Capt. Jeff Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591147374019800678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561017503965997929.post-10147209749894418162012-06-06T15:05:00.003-07:002012-06-06T15:05:28.282-07:00Fishing with the Brits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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7 years running.......Don't think we have had a bad trip yet!!Capt. Jeff Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591147374019800678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561017503965997929.post-71913265260130807402012-05-28T07:43:00.000-07:002012-05-28T07:43:17.601-07:00Finally!!....OH MY!I've been quiet this spring due to many reasons. The main reason was I decided fairly late that I wanted to start another career in Real Estate. It's the perfect fit to work into a charter skippers schedule. I knew very little about being a realtor but signed up for a class and eventually passed the MA exam and now am a licensed salesperson in the state of MA. I have chose a local broker to work with and as more develops I will share that info with you.<br />
While all this was going on, I was working on the boat when I could and making a new backyard for my daughter. Needless to say, it was way too much to take on this spring but I can finally say that I am start fishing tomorrow!!...My first opening is the first week of July!....<br />
Anyhoo, stay tuned for far out pics and reports on my blog......If you would like to get out July on then give me a jingle. And if you have interest in a vacation property on Cape Cod then give me a jingle too!! ;)<br />
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<br />Capt. Jeff Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591147374019800678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561017503965997929.post-20113405070448281112012-04-12T10:11:00.002-07:002012-04-12T11:09:36.898-07:00Promotional Products for boaters and fishermanWith the weather and waters warming, thoughts are beginning to turn towards the early season fishing on Cape Cod. Captains are busy readying their boats for a busy season, applying bottom coat, working out electronic gremlins, fixing dings from last year and testing safety equipment. Reels are being spooled, hooks sharpened and tackle organized in preparation for the first reports of breaking fish.<br />
With all the preparation underway for the physical tools of the trade one important component is overlooked. Although we all look forward to the warm sunny days that June and July will bring the sun is strong and tough on the fisherman. It fades gelcoat, seat cushions, t-tops and fisherman. An important part of any tackle box should be the sunscreens, hats and sunglasses that shield us from the UV rays the sun pounds down on us. The water acts like a mirror reflecting it back at us even when we think we're under the cover of the top or cabin. <a href="http://www.promomanagers.com/">PromoManagers</a> provides a solution for the charter captain looking to promote their brand while protecting themselves (and their sports) with promotional sunscreens, sunglasses and hats. The key here is expense. Anything on a boat is going to get stepped on, bloody, blown overboard or end up walking away at the end of the day. Designer hats may look great but they still sink. Those expensive sunglasses are great for the Captain because he'll keep track of them but what about the sport that forgot his? Store bought sun lotions have so much scent and additives any fish within about a fifty mile radius will swim the other way. Inexpensive <a href="http://www.promomanagers.com/promotional-sunglasses.aspx">promotional sunglasses</a> with the charter logo on them or the basic sunscreens with no scent, additives or colorings will come in handy in a pinch and work much better as a branding tool versus a magnet or pen that'll get lost within days. Even better would be a cap which helps to keep sun off the nose and forehead, two areas that take a ton of abuse on the water.<br />
As you all know, I am a charter captain and spend virtually everyday on the water from May till November. I have no Irish in my blood to my knowledge and no family history of skin cancer. This winter I underwent MOHS surgery on my nose which basically side lined me for 3 months. My nose has been physically altered to get all the cancerous cells that were hiding under the skin for several years. On the boat, I would sometimes have sunscreen and sometimes not. Somedays I would apply it liberally in the am and sometimes twice a day. After this experience I can assure you that you can never have too much sunscreen at your disposal. <br />
I like PromoManagers because they market high quality sunscreen, hats and glasses with my logo on it. When people see my logo on that tube of sunscreen they will want to apply it so that they don’t end up with ice packs, stitches and bandages on their nose for 3 plus months. Besides the obvious, it is a great way for me to promote my business with these products.<br />
Have a brand you want marketed? Give my friends at <a href="http://www.promomanagers.com/">PromoManagers</a> a call and see what they can do for you.<br />
<br />Capt. Jeff Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591147374019800678noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561017503965997929.post-32843872758912379742012-03-03T06:08:00.001-08:002012-03-03T06:10:34.404-08:00Saltwater Sportsmen National Seminar SeriesI will be a on a panel with some of the best Captains in the NE area March 10th in Portland ME. If your in the area stop by and say hello!<br />
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<br />Capt. Jeff Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591147374019800678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561017503965997929.post-43661246447333286942012-02-28T13:31:00.001-08:002012-02-28T13:31:42.631-08:00A couple PRIME DATES in JuneJust opened up!...June 20th and 21st were moved by a repeat customer to September due to work conflicts.....These are great mid week dates during PRIME TIME!!....Ping me if your interested in filling these dates!!<br />
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<br />Capt. Jeff Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591147374019800678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561017503965997929.post-85227004055649647022012-02-25T07:55:00.000-08:002012-02-25T07:55:32.866-08:00Almost March!Winter is cranking along. I have been recuperating from MOHS surgery on my nose. Seems I got some basal cell skin cancer and it had to be cut out. Much more intrusive surgery than I had hoped for. I have some more appts with the doc that will involve dermabrasion to smooth it out and possibly some laser work. Ahhhh the perils of having a day to day job in the sun!!<br />
Things are weird this winter. So weird in fact that the Right Whales have returned to feed in the bay about a month early! What does this mean? Maybe nothing. Year after year predictions are made as to when the striped bass will show up. If the winter is warmer than normal, people make the prediction the bass will show early. They never really do and I have come to believe it has to do with the length of days vs the water temp. BUT!..that was until THIS crazy winter which never really was winter. Bulbs are sprouting, whales are breaching and here it is still Feb.....So what this all means is I plan to have the boat ready May1st for trips! I wouldn't recommend travelling from afar to hit early May with me but if your fairly close and want to get a jump on the season then MAY might be for you. <br />
Other things of note, I have really been working hard on my photography skills...I swear it is like a full time job learning all the features on your camera and PP *post processing*. Post Processing *Photoshop* is really an art within itself. I bought a new lens to use on the boat this year for close up work and am really looking forward to putting it to use....<br />
As for the email list, I have struggled trying to send all my fishing contacts an email as a group. My server bounced it back and I am still not sure how to send a mass email to my fishing contact list!!!....Anybody using a MAC wants to shoot me an email and unlock the mystery is more than welcome and I would much appreciate!!...Till next tide.......<br />
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Shot this morning on the outer cape....If you like any of my photos and wish to purchase then let me know. Capt. Jeff Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591147374019800678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561017503965997929.post-30925922936533048722012-02-03T11:17:00.000-08:002012-02-03T11:17:18.052-08:002012For some odd reason I have never booked many trips in the last two weeks of May. I'd like to change that this year and fish solid straight into June. As always, June fills up fast and my June calendar as of this posting has 10 days left in it. I highly encourage anyone looking for some light tackle / flyfishing action on striped bass to look at the last couple weeks of May. I put this posting up on FB and booked the 30th and 31.....I am also in the process of creating an email list, *something I should of had long before now*. If you would like to be on the list, shoot me an email at info@finaddiction.com and I will add you to it. <br />
It has been a very warm winter for us to date and we all wonder if this will start things earlier than normal. Regardless, it won't be long before the first fly line snaps taught as a flatwing drops to the surface and disappears into the flowing current.....One long strip....pause...two quick....pause and all the cobwebs of winter have now disappeared as the first fish of the season makes a nice solid run.....<br />
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<br />Capt. Jeff Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591147374019800678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561017503965997929.post-14506271917377019142012-01-02T10:46:00.000-08:002012-01-02T10:47:14.677-08:00Happy New Year!It's been a awhile since I posted on my blog and my apologies for that. The season get's so busy towards the end with trips and the onslaught of the giant fishery that my posting suffers.<br />
Here is a recap of what went down after August.<br />
Bluefin fishing was slow but the Albie fishing was very HOT! I normally do not fish for Albies due to their proximity to my port but this year I made an exception and did many Albie trips in Buzzards Bay. I must say we had a GREAT time fishing for them and plan to do more of it next season! The weather was poor in October and we did not get out much to chase tuna around like we were hoping. On the days I could get out, I spent some time *on the ball* chunking for giants. We had them in the slick many times but just could not get them to EAT....Eventually it was time to hang it up and get on with the fall around here and the many neglected household things that do not get taken care of during fishing season.<br />
It was a great season in all and the new boat gave me very little problems. The new SIMRAD NSE electronics gave me the edge all season long and I highly recommend their new products!<br />
As we head into the New Year, I start to book trips in earnest for the coming season. Alot of my repeats have already secured their dates for next year and I encourage those of you that haven't to do so. <br />
I hope 2012 is good to you all and I look forward to fishing with you this season.<br />
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<br />Capt. Jeff Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591147374019800678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561017503965997929.post-32139017486449316792011-09-06T07:30:00.000-07:002011-09-06T07:30:36.930-07:00The End of SummerLabor day has come and gone. It officially marks the end of summer on Cape Cod. The most noteable change is the LACK OF CARS on the roadways! We have had some cool weather days and at this time of year you do not know what you will be wearing on the boat until you step outside in the early morning darkness. Somedays will be shorts, t-shirt and flops and others you will have pants, fleece and full rubber boots. Always best to come prepared.<br />
Fishing has been great to date. Bass are still off the backside but getting to them is the challenge with the tropical SE swells we have been having of late...<br />
Tuna fishing has remained steady, we are getting bit most days and landing fish but are hopeful we are going to have some great topwater action soon as the water cools and the bait rounds up.<br />
I still have plenty of open days late Sept and into Oct for those wanting to get out and experience light tackle for bluefin tuna!!<br />
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<br />Capt. Jeff Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591147374019800678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561017503965997929.post-87319792271185832032011-08-15T03:59:00.000-07:002011-08-15T04:09:21.012-07:00First half of August<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pE5AlySifkM/Tkj-WF4qkhI/AAAAAAAAAzs/lUv0K8TE4dQ/s1600/IMG_3827.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pE5AlySifkM/Tkj-WF4qkhI/AAAAAAAAAzs/lUv0K8TE4dQ/s320/IMG_3827.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641038188771971602" border="0" /></a>
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<br />Hello Blog Fans. Today's trip was pushed to Thursday due to nasty easterlies and rain so I thought I would update my blog and let u know what we have been doing of late.
<br />The GOOD NEWS is commercial striped bass season is over and there are actually some bass left to be taken. We have had some banner trips the past week with alot of smiles and memories to last a lifetime. The tuna fishing is starting to pick up. There are alot of tuna around but they have been finicky to eat and school up bait and crash on it. The bait they seem to be on in mini butterfishfish or herring the size of your fingernail. Hard to duplicate and this weeks tides do not help. The good news is I am wide open when the moon kicks in and the tides get more to the tunas liking. We are hoping for a banner fall and just pray the weather holds......
<br />The new boat has been good to me this season with no major mishaps other than a couple of broken t-top welds early on. Most of my customers love the new ride and the SIMRAD electronics are truly rad and help us zero in on fish in tough conditions....Soon I will have tunes and Sirius weather hooked up....One truly slick ride it is becoming.....
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Jeff Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591147374019800678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561017503965997929.post-34097614816079604162011-07-31T08:07:00.000-07:002011-07-31T08:20:16.257-07:00Last week in July<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B11M2Ub1xmo/TjVyqGN7pvI/AAAAAAAAAzE/5FcBB1Pspm4/s1600/IMG_3765.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 202px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B11M2Ub1xmo/TjVyqGN7pvI/AAAAAAAAAzE/5FcBB1Pspm4/s320/IMG_3765.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635536576273164018" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sv8xd9UzpU4/TjVypz3rDDI/AAAAAAAAAy8/IgM7LHFqsBw/s1600/IMG_3791.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sv8xd9UzpU4/TjVypz3rDDI/AAAAAAAAAy8/IgM7LHFqsBw/s320/IMG_3791.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635536571347962930" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9NHO81FapBc/TjVyqUzofPI/AAAAAAAAAzM/dhAlDUhGUkQ/s1600/IMG_3801.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9NHO81FapBc/TjVyqUzofPI/AAAAAAAAAzM/dhAlDUhGUkQ/s320/IMG_3801.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635536580189388018" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZTwAf7VBQZ0/TjVxXHAd6MI/AAAAAAAAAys/j5FPGuje2oI/s1600/IMG_3787.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZTwAf7VBQZ0/TjVxXHAd6MI/AAAAAAAAAys/j5FPGuje2oI/s320/IMG_3787.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635535150555982018" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aQQXFWWT75c/TjVxW85HpOI/AAAAAAAAAyk/wBFEmMWvfeE/s1600/IMG_3749.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 151px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aQQXFWWT75c/TjVxW85HpOI/AAAAAAAAAyk/wBFEmMWvfeE/s320/IMG_3749.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635535147840808162" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qzbT7F3jLzA/TjVxWsN2iYI/AAAAAAAAAyc/W1wBW-8VyMM/s1600/IMG_3742.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 203px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qzbT7F3jLzA/TjVxWsN2iYI/AAAAAAAAAyc/W1wBW-8VyMM/s320/IMG_3742.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635535143364364674" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yb6g7ZkY5rA/TjVxXCChrRI/AAAAAAAAAy0/3tAjfluSixI/s1600/IMG_3779.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 223px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yb6g7ZkY5rA/TjVxXCChrRI/AAAAAAAAAy0/3tAjfluSixI/s320/IMG_3779.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635535149222440210" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vRINMAsYsS4/TjVwVfK517I/AAAAAAAAAyU/L4YEU6NLTko/s1600/IMG_3804.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vRINMAsYsS4/TjVwVfK517I/AAAAAAAAAyU/L4YEU6NLTko/s320/IMG_3804.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635534023170840498" border="0" /></a><br />For the most part, it was a successful week fishing. We had some insane action and luckily we were in the right place at the right time. We made some big moves late in the week and it paid off. These fish were much harder to get on and on spike mackeral which made them picky at least to our offerings...Whale shows were sick and it is so great to see your customers appreciate mother nature in this regard and not just look at a trip as *meat on the deck*<br />Fishing this time of year during commercial bass season can be taxing and if your fishing anywhere near where the commercial fleet is you can plan on launching at 3am to get a parking spot.<br />I work hard at staying away from the fleet to give my customers a unique more relaxed trip. Most times it pays off, sometimes it doesn't but when they ask u for more dates at the end of the day u feel u must be doing something right.....<br />I have been mixng up bass and tuna trips and must say It screws with the brain going back and forth....U need to get on a vibe and stay there. Unpacking and repacking the boat with bass/tuna gear gets tiresome...U lose your vibe and get in a funk!...hah....<br />I have really been digging the new SIMRAD NSE electronics on my sled. The echo sounder graphics are sick and I am picking up birds on the 4kw radar with ease.<br />Anyhoo...here are a few pics from the last week....Supposed to be getting valve adjustment today but mechanic is AWOL....Looking forward to 2morrows tuna trip....I hope they can cast...<img src="http://www.360tuna.com/images/smilies/wink.gif" alt="" title="Wink" class="inlineimg" border="0" />Capt. Jeff Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591147374019800678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561017503965997929.post-35182325269318909372011-07-21T07:58:00.000-07:002011-07-21T08:04:21.571-07:00More bass and tuna<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qqMg4ZlLP5E/Tig_1tWj57I/AAAAAAAAAyE/ZmHo_0kccDE/s1600/IMG_3709.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qqMg4ZlLP5E/Tig_1tWj57I/AAAAAAAAAyE/ZmHo_0kccDE/s320/IMG_3709.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631821525966645170" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fsvVwG6sgTU/Tig_00Yy7RI/AAAAAAAAAx8/99LRHUxnbOI/s1600/IMG_3696.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fsvVwG6sgTU/Tig_00Yy7RI/AAAAAAAAAx8/99LRHUxnbOI/s320/IMG_3696.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631821510675197202" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jPA9NEZqAm4/Tig_2fH3JqI/AAAAAAAAAyM/5phMm_K8424/s1600/IMG_3717.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jPA9NEZqAm4/Tig_2fH3JqI/AAAAAAAAAyM/5phMm_K8424/s320/IMG_3717.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631821539326764706" border="0" /></a><br />Commercial bass season started off with a BANG and it has been a bit tough to get my guys quality fish away from where all the commercial boats are fishing. Fortunately we have had some great fishing away from the floatilla of boats trying to make a buck. We have also had some great tuna action and went 1 for 4 yesterday.<br />The CTS 80-100 prototype rod worked phenomenally well on the tuna and look forward to trying some new blanks they put out.<br />Got a full week booked coming up but still have plenty of openings in Aug and Sept and Oct if your itching to get out....Capt. Jeff Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591147374019800678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561017503965997929.post-89075471106089619432011-07-17T06:05:00.000-07:002011-07-17T09:33:13.041-07:00July Update<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cyz9CJ73PrE/TiLf9NgzpfI/AAAAAAAAAxs/oQs1SmoRjYQ/s1600/IMG_3649.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cyz9CJ73PrE/TiLf9NgzpfI/AAAAAAAAAxs/oQs1SmoRjYQ/s320/IMG_3649.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630308726858819058" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Da0edO39QGA/TiLf81reBCI/AAAAAAAAAxk/Wv_MRysY-9E/s1600/IMG_3646.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Da0edO39QGA/TiLf81reBCI/AAAAAAAAAxk/Wv_MRysY-9E/s320/IMG_3646.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630308720461087778" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AaadEPTdqcg/TiLf8nOIXeI/AAAAAAAAAxc/quJNPjFod2Y/s1600/IMG_3642.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AaadEPTdqcg/TiLf8nOIXeI/AAAAAAAAAxc/quJNPjFod2Y/s320/IMG_3642.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630308716579937762" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mrvVLURyvJA/TiLf9mPsYgI/AAAAAAAAAx0/o0PlySGX0Hk/s1600/IMG_3650.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 221px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mrvVLURyvJA/TiLf9mPsYgI/AAAAAAAAAx0/o0PlySGX0Hk/s320/IMG_3650.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630308733497926146" border="0" /></a><br />Sorry it has been a month since I last updated the blog. It has been a very busy season to date with very few days off. I was flat out from May 28th to July4th. A few days off after that to do so much needed maintenance on the boat and truck and am now flat out again busy for the month of July. August has alot of openings so do not think I am too busy to fit you into my schedule.<br />Bass fishing has been fairly strong, even at the end of the first week of commercial bass fishing we were able to put some very nice fish in the boat the last week.<br />Tuna fishing has been up and down. I have some tuna trips coming up this week and look forward to getting a fish or two in the boat. It's a different fishery from years past but if your willing to put in the time and effort and go to Vegas and gamble it can be a catch of a lifetime on light tackle.<br />Recently I went sharking south of the vineyard for grins and giggles.....We had alot of fun on blue sharks to 300lbs and one mako around 100lbs. I was using fairly light tackle for them and we could still muscle them to the boat in fairly short order. For years I have been wanting to throw a chum fly at these critters and maybe we will do that in August when the bassing and tuna start to slow. If you would like to try it or just fish for them the conventional way with baits and ballons on light tackle or standup, give me a shout and we will plan an outing......<br />Till next time..............Capt. Jeff Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591147374019800678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561017503965997929.post-60026761808543800802011-06-16T00:14:00.000-07:002011-06-16T00:20:54.478-07:00Cold Front Bass<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gk7S7enfBjI/TfmuxOcpjyI/AAAAAAAAAxM/J2LtvvIQ5oo/s1600/IMG_3567.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gk7S7enfBjI/TfmuxOcpjyI/AAAAAAAAAxM/J2LtvvIQ5oo/s320/IMG_3567.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618714170836487970" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zdu8NmLP9Nc/Tfmuw_Srz7I/AAAAAAAAAxE/KpwTaJLx4vs/s1600/IMG_3561.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zdu8NmLP9Nc/Tfmuw_Srz7I/AAAAAAAAAxE/KpwTaJLx4vs/s320/IMG_3561.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618714166768160690" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o6LFyAlqYI0/TfmuwN91GiI/AAAAAAAAAw8/CzKNrKlVTNI/s1600/IMG_3558.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o6LFyAlqYI0/TfmuwN91GiI/AAAAAAAAAw8/CzKNrKlVTNI/s320/IMG_3558.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618714153527351842" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W8_orSka2Ic/Tfmuxm4rOGI/AAAAAAAAAxU/Gy0Tj20sJ28/s1600/IMG_3577.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W8_orSka2Ic/Tfmuxm4rOGI/AAAAAAAAAxU/Gy0Tj20sJ28/s320/IMG_3577.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618714177396488290" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b_ccttahKmw/TfmuToYqX_I/AAAAAAAAAw0/Ta7GXpsUUYw/s1600/IMG_3574.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b_ccttahKmw/TfmuToYqX_I/AAAAAAAAAw0/Ta7GXpsUUYw/s320/IMG_3574.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618713662403010546" border="0" /></a><br />A cold front moved in last week and put a serious stop to some phenomenal bass action we have been having in some specific areas. On the other hand, it seemed to turn on in other areas which kept our lines tight and customers smiling.<br />After a week of N/NE/NW wind, it switches around today to the SW....Hopefully it is going to light things up like a christmas tree...Capt. Jeff Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591147374019800678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561017503965997929.post-51999760355328611752011-06-08T12:59:00.000-07:002011-06-08T13:01:00.258-07:00Bassing remains incredible...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LRkBCcTjtdI/Te_U9hwR99I/AAAAAAAAAws/oq7qQsA8bi4/s1600/IMG_3556.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LRkBCcTjtdI/Te_U9hwR99I/AAAAAAAAAws/oq7qQsA8bi4/s320/IMG_3556.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615941413852280786" border="0" /></a><br />Huge feeds on herring....a few tuna blowing up in the mix.....Capt. Jeff Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591147374019800678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561017503965997929.post-86579484170181394682011-06-07T14:16:00.001-07:002011-06-07T15:58:35.774-07:00EPIC<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-noKrdxUN2Yk/Te6VwlafahI/AAAAAAAAAwc/K80hEUG5e7I/s1600/IMG_3529.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-noKrdxUN2Yk/Te6VwlafahI/AAAAAAAAAwc/K80hEUG5e7I/s320/IMG_3529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615590447287069202" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R45KbgpzOpg/Te6VwODv3OI/AAAAAAAAAwU/pbm1xdrG5RE/s1600/IMG_3551.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R45KbgpzOpg/Te6VwODv3OI/AAAAAAAAAwU/pbm1xdrG5RE/s320/IMG_3551.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615590441017662690" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3RKYyoqs-7g/Te6VviBSpcI/AAAAAAAAAwM/7hWuRbGzopk/s1600/IMG_3553.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3RKYyoqs-7g/Te6VviBSpcI/AAAAAAAAAwM/7hWuRbGzopk/s320/IMG_3553.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615590429196199362" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R3c2FIUJJwY/Te6VxFGq8PI/AAAAAAAAAwk/-tEnh4czb-U/s1600/IMG_3541.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R3c2FIUJJwY/Te6VxFGq8PI/AAAAAAAAAwk/-tEnh4czb-U/s320/IMG_3541.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615590455793873138" border="0" /></a><br />Had the boys from the UK onboard today....I really enjoy fishing with these guys. Polite, funny and easy to please........Mike, Ryan, Jamie and Jim....Hope to see you guys again next year!!Capt. Jeff Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591147374019800678noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561017503965997929.post-6014105242805493182011-06-05T18:08:00.000-07:002011-06-05T18:10:26.015-07:00Hot bass action continues....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5LW-89YICog/Tewo-PVXFAI/AAAAAAAAAwE/9H0NgBx3iw4/s1600/IMG_3510.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 203px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5LW-89YICog/Tewo-PVXFAI/AAAAAAAAAwE/9H0NgBx3iw4/s320/IMG_3510.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614907885157291010" border="0" /></a><br />Plus the nasty seas broke my t top....ugggh...out of commission hopefully for only one day....Capt. Jeff Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591147374019800678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561017503965997929.post-49519578827958719062011-06-04T14:48:00.000-07:002011-06-04T14:49:50.689-07:00EPIC bass fishing today.....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2aQzUY166-M/Teqoeaz9hqI/AAAAAAAAAv8/4GE7nBxT81w/s1600/IMG_3506.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2aQzUY166-M/Teqoeaz9hqI/AAAAAAAAAv8/4GE7nBxT81w/s320/IMG_3506.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614485126017549986" border="0" /></a><br />Had long time repeat customer Sam Gotoff and his son David today. Sam has never wimped out on the forcast and today it was wicked rough but the bass were on top and we basically had them to ourselves....Capt. Jeff Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591147374019800678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561017503965997929.post-38089737952581470022011-05-31T17:15:00.001-07:002011-05-31T17:16:11.993-07:0010-25lb bass on topwater and fly<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nXGPOltDbk0/TeWEwoSdA7I/AAAAAAAAAvw/YwpO7I0APO4/s1600/IMG_3503.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nXGPOltDbk0/TeWEwoSdA7I/AAAAAAAAAvw/YwpO7I0APO4/s320/IMG_3503.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613038481570595762" border="0" /></a><br />all day long.....Back at it in the am...Capt. Jeff Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591147374019800678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561017503965997929.post-77198028649746903302011-05-28T14:01:00.001-07:002011-05-28T14:03:08.556-07:00Great first trip in the new boatToday I had my first charter in the new boat. Unfortunately it was pea soup fog the whole day but we found the life with the new radar, even tho I need to learn to tune it better. Topwater all day long with Got Stryper and RONZ baits. A few on fly as well. Most fish between 15 and 20lbs with a few around 25lbs....I took all the pics on my cellphone and loaded up to Facebook. I will pull out the good camera tomorrow!Capt. Jeff Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07591147374019800678noreply@blogger.com0