[Codfisha15]

The fishing on the charter boat relentless was excellent for size, and fair for numbers. We fished stellwagen with many other boats and i managed 8 or 9 keepers to twenty five pounds. My average fish was between 12 and 16 pounds. The biggest fish was 27 lbs. I'd definitely recommend the boat.
The fishing on the helen h sunday was pretty good. I had 40 keepers to 12lbs. I had my first 30 on jigs and the last ten on bait. Surprisingly, I caught many fish on the jig by simply letting it sit on the bottom, and the fish would attack the teaser fly. The pool fish was an 18lber caught by the only woman on the boat.

 

[MIKE TUNA]

Willy G , Great report !! Thanks Has anyone heard how the Fransis Fleet did with there Nantucket wreck trip this past weekend ?

Mike Tuna

 

[Goliath]

Where's the picture? Show us what it's like to go fishing.

 

[Meirowitz]

Willy, what kind of jigs were you using, and what kind of rigs were you using with the bait, e.g., number and size of hooks, amount of lead, etc? What was the depth?

I'm scheduled for the Helen H on 3/29.

 

[Codkiller]

Nice report Willy.
Fred better watch out.

Bob

 

[Codfisha15]

hey folks,
meirowitz, I started with a 16 oz, but by midday a ten ounce was holding just fine. I dunno why the picture isn't coming up, but you can see it at www.nauticaladventure.net , under fishing reports. I'll try it one last time. They caught a 51 pounder the next day. I'm hoping to get out once or twice before my vacation ends on monday.

 

[616553]

helen-h

glad to see you had a good day. it was definitely better than 2 weeks ago. i was fishing the corner next to the other heavy guy on that trip.saw you try jigging that day, but bait was the ticket.

 

[Codfisha15]

heres that fish from the day on the relentless, sorry for the delay.

 

[Codfisha15]

heres one from sunday, 3/16 on the helen h.
I also fished the yankee fleet on thursday and sunday. I got no keepers the first trip and three on yesterday's, winning the pool with a little 11lb codfish. That ought to about sum up the quality of these trips. Either the water is too cold or there is some sloth in the mates concerning dropping down the anchor and bringing it back up ( we only made 4 or 5 stops, despite the bad fishing, because other boats seem to be doing jsut famously right now. I think i've had enough yankee fleet for now.

 

[619131]

can you guys give me some info about the boat..i hear nothing but good things about it but i cant find any info ...

 

[Codfisha15]

Which boat? If you're talking about the helen h, I'd highly recommend it. Great guys, fast, comfortable boat, and capt joe doesn't waste any time in moving the boat when there aren't any fish being caught. Their website is www.helenh.com .

 

[614944]

Do you prefer a private boat like relentless where ther is a limit of only 10 cod or a headboat like The Helen-H where there is no limit in number and why? I usually fish on the Helen-H , but this year I am trying B-fast on Stellwagen ... I heard they get bigger fish and theres less hassle

madhat

 

[Codfisha15]

Hey,
to tell you the truth, I like fishing on party boats more than on charter boats, because you can cast, can give the jig a longer sweep (or lay the rod on the rail and jig that way when you're tired), and because of the comradery on a bigger boat. As for fising, march and april are traditionally big fish months on stellwagen so good luck!

 

[616553]

stellwagen

something sticks in my craw when you pay 1100 for a charter and watch them fill up on fuel for 50 bucks.gimme a break.stellwagen has some nice fish, but when the bait shows it is 3 dinks for every keeper.

 

[614048]

If it was so profitable everyone and their sister would be a charter captain. There are far, far more expenses than fuel costs. Its not an easy way to earn a living.

 

[623553]

Helen-H Question

The Helen-H...Where does this boat run out of? How much $$$ is it? Do you have to bring your own stuff? What do they go for?

SOrry for such silly questions