Went out with Bill Collector 5-6-08

[michaelg]

My son and I and some friends went down to Morehead City and went out with Bill Collector Charter Fishing. What a great crew and nice boat. The captain and mate worked hard for us all day keeping baits fresh and moving around trying to put some fish in the boat. Got about 1/2 the baits out and "fish on". Landed about a 15 pound dolphin and I thought it was on. Next fish came about 30 minutes later and it was a caught and released alive white marlin about 80-90 pounds, according to the mate. Well, all was quiet for about an hour and then "fish on" again. This time we got 6 on at one time. Got all of them in. The rest of the day was pretty quiet with scattered hookups occuring through the day. Ended the day with 19 dolphin and the one white marlin. Largest fish were my son and I's with 30 1/2 lbs. (zach's) and 34 lbs. (mine). Seas were pretty choppy and 4 of the six on the trip got sick and chumbed the water sporadically for us. I would highly recomend these guys to anyone going out. They really knew their stuff and when the bite was slow they were constantly checking baits and changing things up to try and hook up. All in all a good day. I've had better days fishin, but I've certainly had worse days too. Thanks Bill Collector for a good day!!!!
Mike

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