Last Gasp in the Chesapeake

[Megabyte]

With the end of the Rockfish season happening tomorrow, I was fortunate to hop a ride with good friends for a day of fishing today.
We hopped aboard the "Breezin Thru" out of Kentmoor at about 0800 and headed out running 10 lines off of planer boards.

Bloody Marys with Old Bay on the rim, and breakfast aboard! Yum!

First fish aboard was mine. A fatty at 27".

Saw a lot of these boats out there today.

This boat is 62 years old and has a refrigerated fish box. Not only that, but it has this... !

It was like a lake on the Bay today.

FISH ON !

Here we go again!

Fillets for everyone!

 

[Bryan 2530]

Looks like a great day!!!

Real gentleman like fishing. (you guys must be old) :mrgreen:

 

[miky2884]

Great pics kev looks like you a nice hearty breakfest too!!

I love the keg spout thats a real boat!!

 

[Primo]

Those pictures tell the story of a great day. Real nice. Some of those rods have me curious. The guides start out as on a normal conventional rod but then spin to 180 degrees on the blank. Is that a normal custom rod in your area? How do they perform?

 

[Megabyte]

Some of those rods have me curious. The guides start out as on a normal conventional rod but then spin to 180 degrees on the blank. Is that a normal custom rod in your area? How do they perform?

I noticed that as well, but never thought to ask the Capt why.
The did work well tho... no issues all day. I'll have to ask next time I see him.

 

[B-Faithful]

nice spiral wrap rods! Looks like a great day

 

[miky2884]

A lot of guys are building those rods around are area

 

[Primo]

Cool. I'll take a look at the local fishing/outdoor shows this winter to see if any are available in my area. 8)

 

[Bryan 2530]

Another term for that is the "acid wrap".

I helps when the rod flexes from the spline or spine of the rod from rolling over.

http://www.acidrod.com/acidrods.html

 

[Parker]

Kevin - looks like you had a great day. Do you have any pictures of the boat? Looks like a cool rig.

 

[pmeggers]

any more pics of the boat?

 

[HOTPURSUIT]

The weather has been so nice I hate to see it come to an end today, nice job on those fish

 

[Megabyte]

any more pics of the boat?

Sure!
These were taken this past August when Breezin Thru joined us during the 6th Annual Chesapeake Rendezvous.
See what you missed?

The boat is a 62 year old woodie that has been fiberglassed and very well maintained.
It's the only deadrise I've ever seen with a refrigerated fish box and beer tap. 8)

 

[Primo]

What a beautiful boat!

 

[pmeggers]

any interior shots? this thing is pretty cool

 

[Megabyte]

any interior shots? this thing is pretty cool

No shots from below, but how about this?

The table is the motor box.
Power is a 440 Chrysler gas motor.

 

[pmeggers]

haha this thing is ridiculous! so interesting...

 

[B-Faithful]

Kev, when you are getting a set of planer boards for the megabyte?? :lol:

 

[Bryan 2530]

AED, Big Mouth Billy Bass and a beer tap......... what more could you want in a boat??? 8)


Sweet ride.

 

[Ben & Debbie McCauley]

We had a great time with good friends on the bay. look forward to spring. Debbie