Solo on the shrimp

[shrimpman steve]

Had tentitive plans with a couple of friends. One worked a last minute charter and the other was suffering from a margaritaville hang over, so decided to fly solo on the shrimp.

Having never launched by myself before, I was quite pleased with the ease in witch this was accomplished. So off I went, a force of one. Headed to the typical haunts and scratched together a catch. I only caught four fish all day, no junk fish, just four fluke all day. The good news is that all four were keepers and one came in at 23 inches. All fish flipped into the boat due to the fact I kept calling for the net and no one responded:D. Was gonna stay out and try to get my limit, but I had my fill. Had a great time fishin alone (although saw plenty of friends on the water).

Back at the marina I was a little intimidated about recovering the boat on my own, but once again got it on the trailer without a problem. Called my wife and said "launched, recovered and fished solo with no problem, now I truly don't need Any one else in my life":eek: she wasn't happy.

Great day of solitude and just missed my limit, gotta call that a good day.


Montauk next Friday and Saturday.

It's good to be me.

[njfisherman1975]

Good stuff with the solo trip! Nice flattie too!!!

[DirtyChimneyMan]

Glad you had no issues goin solo.... And you still owe Kenny for the dolla fish! ;)

[makosnax]

The trailer is the hard part considering the ramps around here suck. Tough bite today with the water temps. Four keepers is a fine catch .nice job.

[vinntastic]

WHO TOOK THE PIC:p JUST KIDDIN GOOD JOB FLYIN SOLO;)

[shrimpman steve]

WHO TOOK THE PIC:p JUST KIDDIN GOOD JOB FLYIN SOLO;)

Not you Mr. Margaritaville :rolleyes:

[captnvinny]

that inflatable vest your wearing has a max of 250lbs.... you were wearing 2 right:eek:

ahhh the power of ONE, WTG SMS! who was your buddy boat today?

[CaptPhil]

Way to go Shrimps! You DA man!

[Sharkyispy]

Nice job Steve. You'll build up a comfort level after a while going solo. Made many trips that way due to back outs, back cramps, back butt aches, and numerous other excuses not to go. Tough when you're the captain but don't let it keep you from going. Some of my best trips out there solo, just be smart and be safe. Use check and double check on everything from radio before launch to extra gas, ropes, buddy boat as mentioned, float plans, etc....

[shrimpman steve]

I had a boat or two that I was in constant contact with. Had extra ropes in easy reach and checked the radio twice.
Also made sure the anchor was accessible just in case I needed it quickly.

As far as the vest goes, I don't have to worry about the 250 pound rating, if it pops it will choke me to death:eek:

Capt. Phil, nice chatting with u this morning, always a pleasure.

[Jay]

Nice going, Steve!!!

[MVP]

nice job on the solo trip. Not that easy when trying to get back on the trailer. Lots of work for one guy.

[JonDevin]

I guess you won the pool.

[Sharkyispy]

I had a boat or two that I was in constant contact with. Had extra ropes in easy reach and checked the radio twice.
Also made sure the anchor was accessible just in case I needed it quickly.

As far as the vest goes, I don't have to worry about the 250 pound rating, if it pops it will choke me to death:eek:

Capt. Phil, nice chatting with u this morning, always a pleasure.


Did I mention a hand held radio or second radio for back up? How about a battery jump starter in case you run the batterie(s) down? A paddle? Handheld GPS? Hand held air horn, Flairs/Flair gun, Fix a flat or a spare trailer tire, All amenities I made sure I had.

[shrimpman steve]

I have everything mentioned above less the paddle.

[Sharkyispy]

I have everything mentioned above less the paddle.


AHA...see, there's always something.. LOL..... Be safe Steve. Ever need a "mate" for a day...let me know

[fin_s_guy]

Running solo isn't so bad, but your first trip out to the deep can be daunting.

Only thing that worries me out there is FOG! :eek:

[GDubya07]

You made it back safe by yourself - first time for everythinhg- that is all that counts

Dont get cocky taking on 35/40 mph winds blowing east for a 1 stryped carp and you will be fine

Be Well - Be safe and Fish on

GDubs-:cool:

[The Sinker Man]

Were you using bucktails or bait?

[shrimpman steve]

Two on tails two dead sticked

Sam, how much interst do I owe you:( I keep forgetting to stop by. Sorry!

[CadiShackFishing]

Nice going Steve looks and sounds like you had a great day on the water.
Jeff :D

[Joey Dah Fish]

Way to go shrimpy :) I don't venture out solo ever. You never know what shit can happen. Glad you made it back with out incident. Your kids need you always better to jump on with some one or a head boat then going it alone. Great job on the fish!!!! Most guys came home with the big goose egg. You da man!!!!

[seadog]

Nice job Steve. I love solo trips. nothing to think about but the boat, the fish and taking it easy. Feels like a day off. O wait that is a day off ! Stayed home on Sat. and got worked to death. Clean the yards, clean the shed ,open the pool , Plant this here, etc. I keep telling my wife I'll get to that when I get a chance. Turns out she's got a pretty good memory.