2002 "All Saints Day" Trip

2002 "All Saint Day" Trip

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By freely choosing to indulge in a passion whose primary prerequisite calls for one to abandon the safe confines of solid ground and exposure to the unforgiving and merciless seas, a worthy fisherman is keen to any observations, conditions or stimuli causing that "sixth sense" to be tweaked even slightly. Sky, moon, sunrise and sunset coloring are but a few. Historically, just the sighting of a particular bird species caused and still causes a profound effect upon many at sea.

Let the record show on this date, November 1st, 2002, this semi-old salt admitted the feeling of perhaps more than just a slight case of foreboding. The uneasiness concerned the voyage scheduled this day by the SHP Fishing Club. It first started with the loss in the club's favorite vessel, Deep Adventures III , through its unexpected sale last spring and by it, the long standing camaraderie and countless lessons learned from its captain, John Larsen. Scores of Prepsters were christened into the world of deep sea fishing aboard that vessel with Capt. John as Master of Ceremonies. This captain salutes a truly "commanding" officer and sends all wishes for best luck! Besides this, the club had been shut out the last two opportunities it looked to set out, last May and late September. For this recent excursion several transportation changes, unfavorable wind, weather, and fishing forecasts all were taken into account. Aye, this day had an air of more than fish about it, as the few, the proud, the Prep thirty-nine stepped aboard that chilly fall morn at 7:10AM.

The log shows thirty-nine individuals set forward this morn at 7:17am toward uncertain seas. Ten students, along with their fathers, thirteen solo students, three additional Prep family members, two faculty and one recent alumnus chose to carry the colors of the club this morn. Included were seven neophytes who would get their first taste of the open ocean. The day's action began an hour later after anchoring above a rock reef as some keeper sea bass surrendered unconditionally due to the angling artistry of half a dozen or so club members.
In spite of all anxiety, the log will show the trip of November 1st , 2002 better than expected and a worthy day spent at sea! Thankfully, it gives credence to the fact that some things are meant be and have a pleasant outcome despite how many signs might suggest otherwise. In addition the club declared Captain Mike Scardino and his vessel Mijo successor to Deep Adventures III . In doing so, the club contracted this vessel for its next two trips on Thursday, May 24th, 2003 and Sunday, September 28th , 2003. Let the log also show that Club President Dan Istok was instrumental in finding and laying the foundation for this to be possible. The club also acknowledges Mr. Montana and Mr. William Mielko Jr. for their assistance regarding transporation, in addition to the Prep fathers attending.

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