Okay, we are just over 2 weeks away. I talked to VooDoo and they have a houseboat that all 5 of us can stay in for Friday night @ $85/ea. I need to know who wants to stay there so Voodoo can reserve it for us.
I’m probably going to stick with the lodge, I will be there Friday and Saturday night, heading home on Sunday morning. Don’t want to hit the road after a long day dragging tuna over the side of the boat
I'm not on this trip, but make trips to Venice often. Stay in the Voodoo setup two nights, one the day before and the night after. You get to be fresh in the morning and after all your fish are cleaned you can post up at the marina bar where they'll cook your catch realllly cheap and freakin awesome then recount war stories. Their bloody mary is great too.
By Wednesday we should start to see the first 10-day weather forecasts that will include Saturday the 13th, and watch as the weather pattern emerges for that weekend.
Update on lodging.
As of today the houseboat is only available Friday night for 5 guys for $85/night. Brittney said they have new lodges that sleep 8 people, 3 br, kitchen, bath, deck with grill for $300/night +75 cleaning fee. It is available Friday and Saturday night. It is located about 5 miles from the marina.
Let me know if you want one night in the houseboat or two nights in the lodge. I have family in New Orleans so I only really need Friday night but and good staying at either.
Update on lodging.
As of today the houseboat is only available Friday night for 5 guys for $85/night. Brittney said they have new lodges that sleep 8 people, 3 br, kitchen, bath, deck with grill for $300/night +75 cleaning fee. It is available Friday and Saturday night. It is located about 5 miles from the marina.
Let me know if you want one night in the houseboat or two nights in the lodge. I have family in New Orleans so I only really need Friday night but and good staying at either.
The new lodge for Friday and Saturday night would work for me if enough of the group is in for it. Right now I have a room at the Marina lodge for $125 a night, so if I can save a few bucks, I’m ok with that.
I'd prefer two nights in one place, so that sounds like the place 5 miles off. I'll tell Jason the lodging plan changed. How many does that make now? 4?
Still 10 days out, but the extended weather shows thunderstorms even on Friday. Not that I want to start thinking about this, but when would we know the go/no-go due to weather?
One lodge reserved for Friday and Saturday night @ $300+75/night. I believe that comes out to $125 per person ($62.50) if we have six people staying both nights. There may be some that do not wish to stay both nights so the total per person could slightly increase. We'll figure out these minor details come game time.
I have been trying to hold back and not have to send this message but it looks as if I need to. I have a stage 2 calf tear. I was hoping to heal in time to make the trip but it is the slowest to heal and most painful injury I have had I think. If anyone would like to go and fill my spot, let me know. If no one wants the spot, I may just keep hoping for a miracle and limp my way into the boat because I know this will be one freakin awesome trip.
Thank you so much! You guys sound like an awesome ground of guys. I would really like to get the chance to smackdown some big tuna with everyone. I may just have to man up and cut this thing off and go chase those Ahi pirate style.
No worries, I am going to make a run to Walgreens and stock up on some pain meds looks like. We all may need them when 100+ pounders get through with us.
I am very torn if I should give my spot up.. pardon the pun..but I guess I should if someone else really wants to go. I will call Brittany at Voodoo and let her know that whoever calls in before or on Wednesday and wants the spot can have it. Each guy paid $520 per spot. But if no one wants it I will be there( hopefully without the crutches).
I asked one of the captains what method they were using to catch tuna. He said mainly chunk and live bait. I guess I can leave my poppers and rod at home. If you have Facebook you can see they are pulling in some really nice sized tuna so you might want to bring your extra large cooler and a strong back!
I asked one of the captains what method they were using to catch tuna. He said mainly chunk and live bait. I guess I can leave my poppers and rod at home. If you have Facebook you can see they are pulling in some really nice sized tuna so you might want to bring your extra large cooler and a strong back!
One of the times we went down there I took a 400 gr. OTI jigging rod with a a Gorilla 12C reel and the captain called it a Snoopy pole!
He said "These fish are mean!"
Sounds like good times ahead. If you guys sabiki or throw net some live bait, which I am sure you will. Be sure to have them show you the bucket trick midday if it slows.
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