Author Archives: Hank Sibley Bluewater Yacht Sales

Florida boater sues oil companies over ethanol, with eye to class action suit

A Florida boat owner last week filed a lawsuit against US oil companies, alleging they sold ethanol-blended fuel to boaters while knowing it would cause damage to engines. Florida boat owner Erick Kelecseny claims that his boat engine and fuel tank were damaged by ethanol-blended gas. Florida boater sues oil companies over ethanol, with eyeContinueContinue reading “Florida boater sues oil companies over ethanol, with eye to class action suit”

Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament 1229 LBS Blue Marlin on MIMI

Pirates Cove just Weighs a  1229lb Blue boated By MIMI. Capt. Mike King Carolina Beach NC. on board Trey Irvine’s Mimi Fort Lauderdale Fla. Also on board Paul Spencer builder of the boat. 140 in length 84 in girth 20 in tail.   Here are some pictures taken by Chase Spence at Pirate’s Cove:  ContinueContinue reading “Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament 1229 LBS Blue Marlin on MIMI”

East Coast Summer Flounder Stock Rebounds

A scientific reappraisal of the East Coast summer flounder stock shows the flatfish population is much closer to a full recovery than previously thought, a finding that could allow the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council to move today toward allowing a modest increase in fishermen’s catches for 2009. "This is the first time in years thatContinueContinue reading “East Coast Summer Flounder Stock Rebounds”

Waterman Brings in the Top Mako of the White Marlin Open

Congrats to Mike Standing & Crew with a     Nope….That’s a dolphin!   No, No………I’m sure that’s a tuna! There it is 110.5 lb Mako!!! Congrat to Donnie Sormener on Waterman with Capt Mike Standing… 2008 White Marlin Open Day 2 Coverage – Page 13 – Sport Fishing Forum

Capt Max King’s EELING & REELING for MONSTER STRIPED BASS DVD.

  Just Arrived!! All Pre-order copies have been shipped!! Currently this DVD can be purchased at  Greg’s Bait Shack2560 Airline Blvd.Portsmouth, VA 23701 (757) 465-9020 • (757) 651-1294 Bishop Fishing Supply 1215 Gerge Wshngtn Mm HwyYorktown, VA 23693 Phone: (757) 591-9300 If you have any questions please call me at 757 650-3176 or email chesapeakeangler@cox.netContinueContinue reading “Capt Max King’s EELING & REELING for MONSTER STRIPED BASS DVD.”

Two tarpon tussles of the first rank

  Tarpon fishing in Virginia has provided some interesting fish stories lately. Paul Rideout of Franklin offered one of the best. An avid summer pier fisherman, Rideout recently worked the end of the Little Island Fishing Pier in Sandbridge, trying to catch one of the big king mackerel swarming around the area. Two tarpon tusslesContinueContinue reading “Two tarpon tussles of the first rank”

2008 VIRGINIA BEACH INVITATIONAL MARLIN TOURNAMENT RESULTS

  TOP JUNIOR ANGLER FOR THE MEATFISH DIVISION- HUNTER BAYNE (AGE 13) WEIGHING A 29.9 POUND DOLPHIN TOP JUNIOR ANGLER FOR THE BILLFISH DIVISION- WILIAM WANGEL (AGE 13) RELEASING 1 WHITE MARLIN  FIVE JUNIOR ANGLERS RELEASED WHITE MARLIN THIS WEEKEND: IN ADDITION TO WILLIAM,  THEY WERE, BRYCE ST. CLAIR, GRAYSON ST. CLAIR, HUNTER BAYNE, ANDContinueContinue reading “2008 VIRGINIA BEACH INVITATIONAL MARLIN TOURNAMENT RESULTS”

First came fun in the sun. Now, a watch for skin cancer.

  Trick Standing is rummaging through the drawers on his Rudee Inlet charter boat, looking for pliers. He eventually finds a pair, but not before sifting through countless bottles, jars and tubes of sunscreen sprays and lotions. The sunscreen stuff is everywhere on the Git-R-Done. First came fun in the sun. Now, a watch forContinueContinue reading “First came fun in the sun. Now, a watch for skin cancer.”

Permit exemption for recreational boaters extended

Congress has voted to continue a recreational boat exemption from permit requirements that were being considered by the Environmental Protection Agency. In the EPA’s latest permit-regulation draft for vessels, the agency wanted to lump smaller recreational boats in with bigger commercial tankers and container ships under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. Outdoors notebook: PermitContinueContinue reading “Permit exemption for recreational boaters extended”

Congratulations to Waterman & Special D on Final Day

Congratulations to Mike Standing’s Of Waterman Sportfishing for 1st Place Victory & Anthony Derose of Special D for 2nd at The Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament!!   Top 5 After 3 Days:   Waterman 141.3 lbs Special D 138.6 lbs Big Head 134.8 lbs Finnseeker 134.2 lbs Marlin Maniac 134.0 lbs See all results at: Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament

Virginia Beach Tournament July 11th Results

    Best Aggregate of the Day: BIG HEAD 81.7 lb Bluefin & 53.1 Bluefin 134.8 total Marlin Maniac 79.5 Bluefin & 54.5 Yellowfin 134.0 total Faith 57.5 Bluefin & 52.3 Yellowfin 109.8 total Top 3 for 2 Days Fishing: Big Head 134.8 lbs Finseeker 134.2 lbs Marlin Manaic 134.0 lbs Largest Tuna on DayContinueContinue reading “Virginia Beach Tournament July 11th Results”

Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament July 10th Results

  Finseeker                134.2 lbs Canyon Express       131.9 lbs Gannet                       97.0 lbs Merseades                  87.6 lbs Bandit                         84.6 lbs Leading Dolphin Bandit                         10.3 lbs    Verbal Report was only seven boats fished today. Congrats to all the Anglers. Look forward to day two results.

REEL ESCAPE BLUE MARLIN REPORT AND RETURN TO VA NOTICE!!!!!!!

  Yes, this past Sunday yet another blue marlin to report from Hatteras!!!……this one does enter the official release column for the Reel Escape Team!! This was number 4 in as many weeks just about and it seems the season just keeps getting better and better!!!!!!!  Still waiting for the photo to make its wayContinueContinue reading “REEL ESCAPE BLUE MARLIN REPORT AND RETURN TO VA NOTICE!!!!!!!”

1985 258 MAKO Cuddy for Sale:

1985 26ft Mako Cuddy Cabin: Twin 150hp Yamahas,2 large Floor Fish Wells , Bait well, Fighting Chair, Lee Outriggers, Penn Down Riggers, Full Canvas, Furuno Fish Finder, Lowrance GPS/Plotter, Sitex Depth/Temp,Standard Horizon VHF, Shore Power with Trickle Charger, 120v outlet in Cabin, 150 Gallon fuel Tank, Helm Tackle Station, Magic Tilt Aluminum Dual Axle Trailer.ContinueContinue reading “1985 258 MAKO Cuddy for Sale:”

Scientists: Census Of Marine Life Lists 122,500 Known Species, 56,400 Aliases

  Census of Marine Life-affiliated scientists consolidating world databases of ocean organisms have demoted to alias status almost one-third of all names culled from 34 regional and highly specialized inventories.The new World Register of Marine Species ( http://www.marinespecies.org ) contains about 122,500 validated…Underwater Times

Brunswick announces dramatic US$300 million cost-cutting program

Brunswick Corp announced this morning a dramatic "resizing" of its marine operations. The company said in a statement that it plans to reduce its fixed-cost structure by US$300 million, and that it would reduce its boat plants to 17 by the end of 2009, compared to 29 in operation last year. It notified employees todayContinueContinue reading “Brunswick announces dramatic US$300 million cost-cutting program”

Updated Spade Picture: Beach man lands spadefish that might be a world record

Virginia Pilot corrected Lee Tolliver’s article on Virginia Pilotonline with  Leo Olivarez record spade below.   Here is the updated article: Beach man lands spadefish that might be a world record | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com   Below is the  updated article of our previous blog with Timothy Davidson holding his freshwater drum at Kerr Lake.ContinueContinue reading “Updated Spade Picture: Beach man lands spadefish that might be a world record”

Congrats to Leo Olivarez-May be a World Record, But not sure on the Spade:

  Virginia Pilot: While fishing for bluefish to use as flounder bait, Leo Olivarez landed a spadefish that weighed 9 pounds, 13 ounces. (Courtesy photo) Beach man lands spadefish that might be a world record | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

Weekly Fishing Report input to newspapers – Tidal Fish Fishing Message Boards, Fishing Reports and Fishing Talk

Capt. Jerry ThrashPatriot Charters and Queens Creek Outfitters2066 Buckley Hall Rd.PO Box 900Cobbs Creek, VA 23035tel: 804.725.3889Queens Creek Outfitters Reel and Downrigger Sales and Servicejerry@queenscreek.comFishing Report, June 9, 2008Croakers are biting well in the Rappahannock on the north shore across from Grays Point and in the open bay and in the creeks. Some medium spotContinueContinue reading “Weekly Fishing Report input to newspapers – Tidal Fish Fishing Message Boards, Fishing Reports and Fishing Talk”