Atlantic Star and Capt Tom?????

[Duffman]

Saw Parker Pete bought the AS. Beautiful boat. Capt Tom calling it a career or moving up to a new ride?

[hh52]

Originally Posted by Duffman

Saw Parker Pete bought the AS. Beautiful boat. Capt Tom calling it a career or moving up to a new ride?

Tom back it in

[Gerry Zagorski]

I'm not sure if he's getting out or no but he certainly is the sort of person you'd want to buy something from.. That boat was well cared for and spotless!

[Duffman]

Just sux if Capt Tom calls it.

I’m an old effer who remembers when AHMH was a bustling harbor. What was there ? 8-9 boats at time there?

Now 3 left. Magic hours, Nite Blues, Winter flounder trips in March. Ooff this sux.

[dales529]

Originally Posted by Duffman

Just sux if Capt Tom calls it.

I’m an old effer who remembers when AHMH was a bustling harbor. What was there ? 8-9 boats at time there?

Now 3 left. Magic hours, Nite Blues, Winter flounder trips in March. Ooff this sux.

Yep SUX / 3 left.

[Duffman]

Originally Posted by dales529

Yep SUX / 3 left.

I find that unbelievable. Can’t tell me it’s the regs that are putting an end to the fleet. Just less participation as a whole. But not being in the business I may be completely wrong.

Seems like Capts who have been in the business don’t have family or friends following up to continue the business. Again, I can be completely wrong, just an observation.

[Detour66]

It's sad to hear another AH PB is packing it in! The Atlantic Star has been there for as long as I can remember! Like they say "consider yourself lucky if you have a good run"! Nothing lasts forever....unfortunately!

[jakesdad]

Having known Tom since the early 60’s when we both worked on boats out of Belmar. Tom on the Sea Hawk and then Black Hawk in Belmar. He has been on the water for over 60 years, We are both in our 70’s and it has to be time to start to enjoy. I haven’t talked to him in a couple of years but. I wish him well, stay healthy and enjoy. Henry

[NoLimit]

It used to be my favorite fluke boat. He stayed local and hit all the little spots. That worked for me because back in the 80's, I was jigging with light tackle while everyone was dragging bait. Tom was ok with me casting because he knew I wasnt going to tangle any of the other rigs (usually casting downstream)

[Salt]

Tom is a real gentleman I enjoyed fishing with him for years. I know he had severe back pains that I hope he gets relief from.
If he is calling it quits it would sure be nice to hear a good -by from him.