Observation re fluke reports

[1captainron]

John, The deepest part of the Reach channel is 45 feet and only in certain area's, We are NOT talking about Ambrose. Avg. depth in the middle is 42-43 ft. A ship drawing 24-28 ft. of water leaves 15-19 ft of water under the prop, that's churning up everything in it's path....Pass through the wake and look at the fish finder, the quick water goes all the way to the bottom, so yes we don't make this stuff up to make excuses, it is reality and it's too give the customers a little heads up knowing what to expect when it does happen.

Years ago the fish were only on the edges, not this year, why the bait stays in the channel is beyond me, but it's there and that's were the fish are.......(until a ship passes bye.)

[John D.]

Capt and others,

Thanks for the explanation. Guess it makes sense as I usually haven't fished the middle of the channels except earlier this season and wasn't hearing much about this affect back then. Hope this season continues with the good fishing.

John

[captain george angler]

It never ceases to amaze me how little people know of what goes on. Why do 10% of the fishermen catch 90% of the fish. I guess it is luck.

[SaltLife1980]

Originally Posted by captain george angler

It never ceases to amaze me how little people know of what goes on. Why do 10% of the fishermen catch 90% of the fish. I guess it is luck.

LOL


Two words. Prop wash. The boats pull a massive amount of water and really mess the bottom up when they come by

[Irish Jigger]

I asked Captain George Mako!! I obliviously know a full tanker is drawing more water then an empty one but Didn't know if the depth of the empty oil tankers affected the bottom. Sorry for not knowing how deep every ship draws!!!!!!!!!

[makosnax]

Originally Posted by Irish Jigger

I asked Captain George Mako!! I obliviously know a full tanker is drawing more water then an empty one but Didn't know if the depth of the empty oil tankers affected the bottom. Sorry for not knowing how deep every ship draws!!!!!!!!!

I wasn't demeaning your statement, I was just stating, the fact that ship traffic is being mentioned, gave you the insight to ask the question. It also made me take notice to see if the ship was empty or full. Sorry if you took it the wrong way.

[Duffman]

Originally Posted by captain george angler

It never ceases to amaze me how little people know of what goes on. Why do 10% of the fishermen catch 90% of the fish. I guess it is luck.

Really? Dude asks a straight up question of why it happens and has been reported as such lately. Ceases to amaze you on how little people know about ships passing down the channel? C'mon Capt. Learning everyday!

[John D.]

Originally Posted by Duffman

Really? Dude asks a straight up question of why it happens and has been reported as such lately. Ceases to amaze you on how little people know about ships passing down the channel? C'mon Capt. Learning everyday!

It's ok. What stumped me was why I never really heard of this issue until recently--Capt Ron gave a respectful and through answer (thanks).

[captain george angler]

maybe I am missing something here but never have experienced a passing ship shutting down the fluke bite and certainly didn't see mention of it during the hot start start in the first month and a half of the fluke season.

It wasn't mentioned because it was a clue. The first question i get from other head boats when they sail is has there been any ship traffic?

[John D.]

Originally Posted by captain george angler

maybe I am missing something here but never have experienced a passing ship shutting down the fluke bite and certainly didn't see mention of it during the hot start start in the first month and a half of the fluke season.

It wasn't mentioned because it was a clue. The first question i get from other head boats when they sail is has there been any ship traffic?

Don't understand "it not being mentioned because it was a clue". Like secret code? Like I said, haven't ever heard of this before and boats were banging away in the same deep spots for over a month with no issues with ship traffic going through until past 3 weeks or so--that's why I asked. Thanks to those whom answered. Will just let it go.

Btw, I have been a regular on your boat to the extent I make it to AH marina. ....usually fish a few spots to the stern side of Mr. Kim and his Midas touch.