So... 2016. Big year!
Yep... Yours truly, doing our 9:30 feeding. Meet Julia! I went all in. Married, new house, baby, even got me a dog to round it all out. I'm still taking it all in, but it certainly has been a wild ride. Being a Dad is the big change by far... Still trying to get a handle on that one; but progress is being made!
As Im typing this (Listening to a lullaby as Julia nods off... hopefully...) my wife is asleep upstairs, the dog is curled up next to me, and life is pretty good. Damn good.
I need to remember that more often. Im cursed with negativity sometimes, and I can't stand it when reality and my plans don't sync up. What's the old phrase? Man makes plans and God laughs? So true. Overall I don't have a damn thing to complain about.
So if you see me bemoaning my station in life sometimes, just tell me to stuff it and move on.
Onward indeed! You're here for some fishing/boating/ocean nonsense, not my ramblings! Whats on tap for Knot Reel Teeth in 2016?? Charters, my friends! Charters!
Having a larger boat is awesome. Its a great feeling, its super cool, and the bills are huge! Really- not kidding there. It really is a hole in the water that you throw money into. That is gospel right there. So, why not get paid to have fun??
This year, some great people and great friends at Big Game Sportfishing decided that Richard and I were worthy of coming aboard and adding another dimension to their business. Already one of the most popular and successful charter outfits in RI, Big Game has two boats, a 32 and 36 that regularly sail for inshore and some offshore charters. But sometimes 36' isn't all that big offshore. Thats where we come into play.
Offshore charters are a tricky thing. Not many guys in RI still go offshore for paid charters. There is a perception out there that all the fish are gone, it's a good ways offshore (85+ miles from land), and with fuel being expensive (and we burn a ton of it...) it becomes a costly endeavor. But its AMAZING. The "canyons" are an amazing place to be. It's like a National Geographic episode out there. Whales, Dolphins, Sea Turtles, Mola Mola, Tuna, Marlin, Mahi Mahi... They all ply the waters south of New England, and not many people know about it.
But we do! And we have the boat to get there; and stay for a while. Going back to fuel, day trips are impractical. You have to steam 3.5-5 hours to get there, and the same back. Thats where overnights come in. you leave Friday Morning, come back Saturday night or Sunday am. Nights are spent offshore, drifting or anchored, under the most amazing night sky you can get on the East Coast.
I can go on and on, because its that amazing. But here is the deal- Its an awesome experience; and one any serious saltwater fisherman needs to do.
The other facet of our chartering is going to be tournaments. Big money needs a big boat. Call it ego, comfort, or just bragging rights. All apply. And Knot Reel Teeth fits the bill. We get you there in style, and can fish the far reaches of the map.
So onward! To the 2016 season! As of this writing, Bluefin tuna are showing up south of Block Island, and its shaping up to be another Great Season! We're splashing the boat later this week, after some much appreciated upgrades and maintenance (remember that cost thing...) and with some great new tackle, we're super excited to hit it... HARD!
Check us out at the following Tournaments:
2016 Star Island Shark Tournament - Montauk, NY
2016 Snug Harbor Shark Tournament - Pt. Judith, RI
2016 Oak Bluffs Bluewater Classic - Martha's Vineyard, MA
2016 Tri-State Shootout - Block Island, RI
See you on the Water!
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