My boy was bustin my chops

[Blue_Runner]

My boy Joey called me while ago saying that with the new NC saltwater fishing license we no longer need the HMS permit for Atlantic tunas, swords etc. *

I said BS, the HMS is federal and the other is the state license. *His argument is that on the state regulations they list the regulations for BFT and YFT and there is no mention of HMS. *Well there is mention of it in the fine print at the bottom.

He kept going back and forth with me on it to where I finally called NCDMF and let him hear it from them *::)

Its only $22, so no biggie. *I buy it just in case a YFT jumps on my line. * ;D

[Blue_Runner]

My boy Joey called me while ago saying that with the new NC saltwater fishing license we no longer need the HMS permit for Atlantic tunas, swords etc. *

I said BS, the HMS is federal and the other is the state license. *His argument is that on the state regulations they list the regulations for BFT and YFT and there is no mention of HMS. *Well there is mention of it in the fine print at the bottom.

He kept going back and forth with me on it to where I finally called NCDMF and let him hear it from them *::)

Its only $22, so no biggie. *I buy it just in case a YFT jumps on my line. * ;D

[Airslot]

State water are within 3 miles of the beach. If you can find that tuna inside three miles, you don't need the HMS permit, I don;t think?

[Airslot]

State water are within 3 miles of the beach. If you can find that tuna inside three miles, you don't need the HMS permit, I don;t think?

[Blue_Runner]

What about the 2 guys that got the big bluefin inside the bay but did not have the HMS. I heard the fish was confiscated and they were ticketed ??? :-/

That was definitely insize the EEZ.

[Blue_Runner]

What about the 2 guys that got the big bluefin inside the bay but did not have the HMS. I heard the fish was confiscated and they were ticketed ??? :-/

That was definitely insize the EEZ.

[Airslot]

You are right...I guess you better have it anyway. :o ???

[Airslot]

You are right...I guess you better have it anyway. :o ???

[Blue_Runner]

Do you have one Slot?

[Blue_Runner]

Do you have one Slot?

[Airslot]

I will this year, because we sold the Albemarle. There will be tuna blood on the V, fo sho

[Airslot]

I will this year, because we sold the Albemarle. There will be tuna blood on the V, fo sho

[Blue_Runner]

I'd like to take mine out of Beaufort to Big Rock. Its 40 miles one way. I have a 20 gallon tank beckoning me to make use of it. I figure I can put it underneath my rear bench seat and it won't be in the way too bad. I want to make it removeable but as user-friendly as possible. Which presents a problem. I can make a 120 mile round trip on my 60 gallons but it will be pusing the limits too far. This way I'll have 26 extra gallons (counting my 6 gallon tank I run the kicker on).

How far will you be taking your V round trip on 60 gallons?

[Blue_Runner]

I'd like to take mine out of Beaufort to Big Rock. Its 40 miles one way. I have a 20 gallon tank beckoning me to make use of it. I figure I can put it underneath my rear bench seat and it won't be in the way too bad. I want to make it removeable but as user-friendly as possible. Which presents a problem. I can make a 120 mile round trip on my 60 gallons but it will be pusing the limits too far. This way I'll have 26 extra gallons (counting my 6 gallon tank I run the kicker on).

How far will you be taking your V round trip on 60 gallons?

[Airslot]

Pending which ramp I use its either a 65 or 75 mile round trip to the nearest reliable tuna grounds, and home of course. I have room to store another 12 gallon tank easily. I've run a whole bunch of miles watching my fuel meter, I get 3.5 easy in good weather and 2.5 if it turns to snot. I'd like to leave 15 gallons in the just in case fund, so I'll plan my trips running an average of 3.0 mpg on 45 gallons of useable fuel. Thats a 135 mile round trip that I'm comfortable with. I use 3.0 in my calculations because while I may have to come in a bad weather, I ain't going out if a can't make my numbers.

[Airslot]

Pending which ramp I use its either a 65 or 75 mile round trip to the nearest reliable tuna grounds, and home of course. I have room to store another 12 gallon tank easily. I've run a whole bunch of miles watching my fuel meter, I get 3.5 easy in good weather and 2.5 if it turns to snot. I'd like to leave 15 gallons in the just in case fund, so I'll plan my trips running an average of 3.0 mpg on 45 gallons of useable fuel. Thats a 135 mile round trip that I'm comfortable with. I use 3.0 in my calculations because while I may have to come in a bad weather, I ain't going out if a can't make my numbers.

[Mac_Attack]

WOW you guys really do put the miles on your boats!

[Mac_Attack]

WOW you guys really do put the miles on your boats!

[randlemanboater]

I'd like to take mine out of Beaufort to Big Rock. *Its 40 miles one way. *I have a 20 gallon tank beckoning me to make use of it. *I figure I can put it underneath my rear bench seat and it won't be in the way too bad. *I want to make it removeable but as user-friendly as possible. * Which presents a problem. *I can make a 120 mile round trip on my 60 gallons but it will be pusing the limits too far. *This way I'll have 26 extra gallons (counting my 6 gallon tank I run the kicker on).

How far will you be taking your V round trip on 60 gallons?

I'll take the bench seat off your hands, that will leave pleanty of room for that tank. ;D

I just ran 40 miles on 7 gal last Saturday. I was going to replace the small 28 gal tank that replaced the 60 gal with a 40 gal, but I think I'll just carry an extra 9 or 12 gal in the fishbox if I go way out. Man I am looking forward to next week, and this summer.

[randlemanboater]

I'd like to take mine out of Beaufort to Big Rock. *Its 40 miles one way. *I have a 20 gallon tank beckoning me to make use of it. *I figure I can put it underneath my rear bench seat and it won't be in the way too bad. *I want to make it removeable but as user-friendly as possible. * Which presents a problem. *I can make a 120 mile round trip on my 60 gallons but it will be pusing the limits too far. *This way I'll have 26 extra gallons (counting my 6 gallon tank I run the kicker on).

How far will you be taking your V round trip on 60 gallons?

I'll take the bench seat off your hands, that will leave pleanty of room for that tank. ;D

I just ran 40 miles on 7 gal last Saturday. I was going to replace the small 28 gal tank that replaced the 60 gal with a 40 gal, but I think I'll just carry an extra 9 or 12 gal in the fishbox if I go way out. Man I am looking forward to next week, and this summer.

[macojoe]

I have 65 gal, I just use the 2 mpg and I say I have 10 round trip, I no I do much better but I don't run a gauge so this works for me, I bet I can get 180 miles when full, but why push it!!

7 gal to 40 miles, thats 5+ mpg, you better never get rid of that motor!!

[macojoe]

I have 65 gal, I just use the 2 mpg and I say I have 10 round trip, I no I do much better but I don't run a gauge so this works for me, I bet I can get 180 miles when full, but why push it!!

7 gal to 40 miles, thats 5+ mpg, you better never get rid of that motor!!

[willy]

As best as I was able to figure that is what my 2 stroke Johnson 115 got, maybe 6 to 7 if calm water

[willy]

As best as I was able to figure that is what my 2 stroke Johnson 115 got, maybe 6 to 7 if calm water

[macojoe]

Wow 5, 6, 7 mpg I better drop 50 or so horses!!

[macojoe]

Wow 5, 6, 7 mpg I better drop 50 or so horses!!