Texas Fishing Board Charter, or the CTFB 06 Charter : 09-29-2006 11:00 AM - 10-01-2006 03:00 PM

[TOO]

Sorry for the delay folks, but something came up that needed and still does need my attention, but we'll be able to communicate better now.

We've PM'ed or emailed everyone that is on the list. We gave them until Sunday but early Monday I had to spend time elsewhere.

The following is a list of folks that have sent a deposit, have one on the way, or have said yes to the date change. The list is not in any order excpt they were the first ones to commit. If the 35 person commits and then doesn't send a deposit, and someone else contacts us and make the effort to get his deposit to us before the other one does, that second person will ge that spot.
If there is not a deposit amount of a "yes" next to the name, then that person has not responded to our contact.
We are opening the September date again to anyone that wishes to go on this private charter.
If you wish to join the charter then we must have you call us at (210)215-3877 or email us at too@outdoorstexas.com. PM's will not cut it this time as I will be away from the computer off and on the next few days.
We will bump those without an afirmative from the list as others contact us. If a person is removed from the list then contacts us with a yes to the new date we will add them back to the list.
Can't see of any other way to make this trip happen. It will be a mess for us, but we will make it work out.
If anyone knows someone without the yes by their name and can contact them and let them know then please do so if you would.
Our self imposed deadline is Wednesday night, and so far we are at 21 committed.
Papermouth67 and Bud12 called and discussed the trip and are in on it.
We are limiting the trip to the first 35 people committed, and we will not drag Captain Elliott's deadline out past this weekend. If we are not at 35 by then we will cancel the trip. Folks are running out of time.

TJ, food is not included at this cost. We can and will provide meals if the group wants to pay for that. The cost should be around $25-$35 depending on the type of food and so on. IF we get to 35 people we will explore this option, but right now we are having a hard time getting the last 9 folks to respond to out emails and PM's. If we can get the charter secured, we'll talk food.
Cinco has expressed an interest in food, but it has to been finalized whether or not there will be food on Cinco.

CTFBC Big E 52 hour trip 2006
September 15-17th, 2006
1. Deep Blue Gulf- $350
2. starshine -$350
3. Bellyup- $350
4. Bellyup- $350
5. Bellyup- $350
6. Bellyup- $350
7. Bellyup- $350
8. mike in woodlands-$300
9. mike in woodlands-$300
10. T3-$300
11. T3-$300
12. Skawlded Dog- $300
13. StxFisherman-$338
14. pacontender-yes
15. Mudskipper-yes
16. Mudskipper-yes
17. jt2hunt-yes
18. jt2hunt-yes
19. jt2hunt-yes
20. jt2hunt-yes
21. Papermouth 67-yes
22. Bud12 –yes
23. Cat O’ Lies- yes
24. Cat O’ Lies-yes
25. Minnows-yes
26. RueHoo-yes
27. Txseadog
28. Wahoo-Yahoo
29. Wahoo-Yahoo
30. Wahoo-Yahoo
31. jra7654
32. WillyT
33. WillyT
34. ankaa
35. Sea crappie
36. 302help
37. cjb2679

[bellyup]

I want to make sure this trip goes. If we get tight, maybe we should bring it up to some of the West Coast guys. It would be a great opportunity for them to check things out over here.

[ksong]

Originally Posted by bellyup

I want to make sure this trip goes. If we get tight, maybe we should bring it up to some of the West Coast guys. It would be a great opportunity for them to check things out over here.

I wish I join the trip, but I have another tuna charter here.
I think you have enough guys. Why do you want to fish 40 guys ? I always prefer to fish less guys though it cost extra. If I charter the Big E, I would limit to 30 guys. Whenever I charter a tuna boat, I always limit to 20-25 guys though most tuna boats I charter are 95'-100' which have enough room for 30-35 guys.
I am going on the 6 day panga-mothership Erik trip out of San Felipe to fish Sea of Cortez this Saterday and we are going to fish with 2 guys on a panga instead of normal three guys though it cost more.
30 guys on the Big E instead of 40 guys make a big difference.

[bellyup]

Ksong, we plan to limit it to 35 people. The problem is we need those that said they want to go to pay $350 very soon so we can place the $10,000 deposit and have the boat securely reserved for that weekend. Otherwise, we risk losing the boat that weekend to another party or a couple of Big E snapper runs with the public.

Good luck on your trip!! Post pics!

Scott

[bellyup]

Trip now has 35 + some reserve spots. Minnow, it is a go!! I can't wait to fish with you and Rue. My ocea jigger 4000P will be here at the end of the week. I bought the new trevala XXH rod for it and I am ready to jig again. I am hoping to catch most of my fish on topwater and jigging. Last trip I had a ridiculous hook up and land ratio, catching all my AJs and YFT on lures.

[Minnow]

Bellyup,

it's 86 more day for this trip, I can't wait to be on the water again and looking forward to fish with you.

Congrat on your new reel, let me know how it cast?
I am thinking of using the 4000P for casting popper. Do you think it will cast better than Trinidad 40?

[Ragman]

TJ- My last trip, I spent some time throwing Surface Cruisers with my Kaikon 3000.

It was unbelievable how far it would cast. Much farther than the 700TE because it didn't have the line winder.

I hadn't even degreased the bearings either.

I think the 4000 would do well too since the spool is bigger.

[Minnow]

Tom,
Which reel have you try? Kaikon 3000 or Ocea jigger 3000?
I think Kaikon 3000 and Ocea Jigger 4000P are two different type of reel.
Kakon was design for bottom snapper fishing and the Ocea jigger 4000P is design for jigging.

I used to have Kaikon 3000 and like it alot.

[Ragman]

I have the Kaikon!

TJ- Check your email about the bass fishing!!!

[TOO]

The CTFB charter is full at 35 with two standbys. Look for a post soon with the specifics and final tally.
We expect all payments from the last fishermen by Friday and we'll have everyone in place.