NoBodyImportant Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 The storms have filled the main channel with sand. Saw a barge slam into the sand bar. He the backed up several times and pushed through it. I wouldn’t have thought it was possible. First time the boat has been out this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WalkedUp Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 (edited) Thar river has ‘the colo[u ]r of a mudpuddle’ as your esteemed compatriot put it when described my home estuary 🤣 He wasn’t wrong, and no atmospheric effect has ever given it a more agreeable tinge. Edited June 10, 2020 by WalkedUp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 Love your boat name, Sir. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 55 minutes ago, London Best said: Love your boat name, Sir. My pals boat was called " all the gear, no idea " 😀😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 Nice boat, where's the fish? 🙂 As for boat names, one I've seen that I like quite a lot is "King Slayer". Yellowtail kingfish being a common species in this part of the world. For Game of Thrones fans only 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 Mine was ‘Muddy Duck’. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 Is the boat a Boston Whaler ? its very similar to our Del Quay dory, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 I've always fancied a boat of my own, quite jealous I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 What fish do you get in your river? looks like quality time with your boy👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandango Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 Can I come and live with you 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted June 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 15 hours ago, WalkedUp said: Thar river has ‘the colo[u ]r of a mudpuddle’ as your esteemed compatriot put it when described my home estuary 🤣 He wasn’t wrong, and no atmospheric effect has ever given it a more agreeable tinge. With all the flooding lately you can’t see your toes in 1ft of water. 14 hours ago, London Best said: Love your boat name, Sir. . 😂 thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted June 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 14 hours ago, Houseplant said: Nice boat, where's the fish? 🙂 As for boat names, one I've seen that I like quite a lot is "King Slayer". Yellowtail kingfish being a common species in this part of the world. For Game of Thrones fans only 🙂 I have no clue, they wasn’t where they normally are that’s for sure. The Man O War jelly fish are every where though. We have had a **** ton of flooding. This area is normally a hot spot. The fresh water green swap basin dumps into the Atlantic and the fish love it. But the water is so murky I think it pushed the fish to deep water. I couldn’t even get bait with the cast net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted June 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 15 hours ago, islandgun said: Is the boat a Boston Whaler ? its very similar to our Del Quay dory, It’s a Carolina Skiff. Very similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 I'd also be interested to know which fish species you commonly encounter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted June 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 6 minutes ago, Houseplant said: I'd also be interested to know which fish species you commonly encounter. Well Flounder (fluke) is what we go after but we have to fight through the black drum to get them. Blue fish, croaker, a king mackerel as been coming in close to shore also. Flounder has ruined all other fish for me. Deep fried with salt and pepper. We are currently in a one year no floundering ban in NC so we cross the line into South Carolina to get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Cool. I caught some fluke on the fly on Long Island, NY when I was over there. It's funny because we were chasing stripers and were always disappointed with fluke. Would love to catch a big fluke now! We have flounder in NZ, but they are smaller and for some mysterious reason, no one catches them on rod and line (I have a theory!). Flounder gigging is popular though. Obviously, I ran in to bluefish on Long Island. They are common in Australia where they are called tailor. They are extremely rare visitors to NZ. Haven't come across the other species you mention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted June 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 6 hours ago, Houseplant said: Cool. I caught some fluke on the fly on Long Island, NY when I was over there. It's funny because we were chasing stripers and were always disappointed with fluke. Would love to catch a big fluke now! We have flounder in NZ, but they are smaller and for some mysterious reason, no one catches them on rod and line (I have a theory!). Flounder gigging is popular though. Obviously, I ran in to bluefish on Long Island. They are common in Australia where they are called tailor. They are extremely rare visitors to NZ. Haven't come across the other species you mention. They are ambush predators. You have to pull the bait over their head. The are hands down the best eating fish in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted June 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 (edited) On 10/06/2020 at 03:12, WalkedUp said: Thar river has ‘the colo[u ]r of a mudpuddle’ as your esteemed compatriot put it when described my home estuary 🤣 He wasn’t wrong, and no atmospheric effect has ever given it a more agreeable tinge. The brown water from the flooding has made it to South Carolina. It’s traveling south about a 1/2 mile per hour. They say it’s harmless tannings and sediment but fish dang sure isn’t biting in it. Edited June 11, 2020 by NoBodyImportant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 5 hours ago, NoBodyImportant said: The brown water from the flooding has made it to South Carolina. It’s traveling south about a 1/2 mile per hour. They say it’s harmless tannings and sediment but fish dang sure isn’t biting in it. Great photograph. Unfortunately, as Hawthorne stated, the Mersey is always a grim muddy colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted June 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 13 hours ago, WalkedUp said: Great photograph. Unfortunately, as Hawthorne stated, the Mersey is always a grim muddy colour. That was a picture from a news article. Our water is pretty clear normally at the coast. But the green swamp river basin stays black but with heavy rain it over flows into the Shallotte and Lockwood rivers. The rivers carry to the beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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