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No fried chicken, no problem

7/11/2013

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Bad news. Team Jackal has a plan. Team conference call last night and I think we pretty much wrapped up the trophy during the 45 minute call. Actually not sure if we wrapped up anything other than the fact there has somehow been a ban put on fried chicken on the boat. That had been our staple, and the subsequent grease, skoal juice, and busch light that trailed our boat was our own homemade chum slick.

Two days to go. Weather is still changing so I’m not going to jinx anything. On The Water is sending out an email blast today with Headhunt details on it so may get a barrage of boats signing up last second. Or not. Either way, should have a good number of boats this year to vie for the 10th Annual title – which is about as big as it gets.

For tourney day, we will use channel 69 again for tourney chatter. Remember, lines in at 4 am and out at 2 pm – you have until 3:30 to get your fish to Land Ho. 3:31 and you’re out. Last year was a good build up, had some big fish in early and then the champs pulled in to take it with minutes to go.

Got an email from Billy Hadfield last night – still holds the record for biggest fish in Headhunt history with a 39 lber a few years ago to take the title. Another contender whose entry has hit the Vegas boards and changed up the odds a bit. Team Jackal has now slid 2 spots, down to 237-1.

I also see that my wife has stirred the pot a little. She asked to listen in on our team conference call last night, only to thrash me, and the team after. Good to see such support from the family. Between Billy Burke banning fried chicken on the boat, to Kate’s public insubordination, the odds are against us even from the inside. We will overcome.

Good to see some good blog chatter last few days. Even better to see Team Powe – or whatever the crew is now called on Seamus’ Jailbreak – falling apart. Petey seems like the only one with his head in the game and his description of his team sounded pretty spot on. More button down shirts and ‘me first’ attitudes on that boat. 5 crewmembers, 5 cabs home.

The crew on Ocean Effects Charters should be interesting as well. Two new crewmembers from Buffalo should really tip the odds. Tried to help them prepare this week with a few emails and all I got in return was a hissy fit for swearing over email. Real salty.

5 time champs Mike O’Brien and crew on Arlie Ex are still a force. Have been quiet pre-tourney but we know that won’t be the case Friday at the Stove.

Anyway, Hot Stove on Friday should be good – Team Jackal will be there 5 – 8 pm. If you have any last minute registrations/cash – feel free to swing by. Otherwise, you can always drop off registrations/cash at my brother Seans – 26 Vacation Lane in Harwich, or Sunrise Bait & Tackle.

Let’s hear some pre-fishing reports, and any side bets. Smart money says Team Jackal is missing fried chicken no later than 7:15 Sat am.
 
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TheAyatollahOfRockNRollah link
7/11/2013 12:10:46 am

Forget the fried chicken, all about the BEEF ON WECK FOOL

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The Captain
7/11/2013 01:30:26 am

Typically I'm not much of a blogger. I'm usually too busy with other things, like being a kick-ass dad, a stud of a husband, and an all-around badass. But Kate Burke implored us to get things fired up on this blog. The rest of the Burkes can kiss my twig but when Kate asks for something, she gets it. I mean she's married to a complete pussy so it's the least we can do for her. She wanted someone to call someone a pussy on the blog--there you go, wish granted.

The Team Formerly Known As Powe is taking some heat from inside it's ranks and out. Some of it is probably well-deserved. After all, Petey's right...gone are the days when we'd drink, smoke, and fight in his kitchen before grabbing 45 minutes of sleep and heading to the boat. Now we've got team members staying at 5-star resorts and packing gourmet sandwiches. But don't mistake that for weakness. We're still salty mofos. I haven't been "pre-fishing" (I don't masturbate before sex either) but I'm confident that we'll do what we do best every year come game time--show up, pound a 4 am beer, fire up a Camel Light, and reel in monstrous slobs till the cooler's full. Whether or not we have the winner isn't up to us, it's up to the sea.

It's true, we haven't won it all in a few years (before my time on the boat). The tenth annual sounds like a good time to run it back and take home the gold. We'll see. Sean and Ryan's dad puts in a lot of hard work to make this tourney happen every year, only to see them ride his coat tails on the big day. It would be nice to give the old man a winning team worthy of his efforts.

So the rest of you continue to work on your cute team names and practice fishing a hundred yards from shore, while shit-talking your way to mediocrity and we'll see what's what when the last boat is in.

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Harry Corduroy
7/11/2013 01:47:52 am

It won't be for the light hearted out there Saturday. Which basically means that the Burke brothers and the SS Vomit Comet crew will probably be chunking macs in Allen harbor. I feel for Seamus and Tom Szado who will have the helm in one hand and a mop & bucket in the other. I think the Bag has the right idea... launch the boat last, when everyone else is out of sight take it right back to the trailer then buy a keeper fish at George's fishmarket and catch brunch at the Land Ho. Gotta run, having my genitals bronzed today at Decenza's. Good talk.

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Ryan
7/11/2013 01:53:26 am

Cordie - have you guys ever had a top 3 finish? We have two - including losing the top prize in the 1st annual by 2 ounces (there were only 3 boats but don't sweat the details sweat bag)

Side bet says Team Jackal beats the other amateurs - Bag, Corduroy and defending champ. Anyone else want a piece?

Went out this am off the beach in Plymouth - no fish,but found two pieces of killer sea glass. They are really beautiful. Suck on that catch.

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Ryan
7/11/2013 01:48:24 am

Nice one Captain. Your team is running on fumes. Have also heard at least one - if not 2 - members may skip the party so they can drive back for their high school reunion. And just so you know - Seamus isn't the only one who blames you for losing what could have been the winning fish last year - rest of your team has brought that up more than a few times recently. Pop, no one has the guts to tell you - you were almost traded. For a fat poker playing terrorist from Buffalo who has never fished no less. Chew on that. 1-2-3 Go Team!

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AyatollahOfRockNRollah
7/11/2013 05:28:22 am

Did you just call me fat? You look like a tub of mayo (both in color and in texture), not too mention you resemble a 1970's sex offender..all you need is the rape van with the wizard riding a unicorn painted on the sides.

Not only is this kid who has never fished, gonna drown you on Saturday..we are also taking this bitch down.

716

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Big Poppy
7/11/2013 04:26:52 am

Hey Ryan, ever caught the trny winning fish? No?..

I have.

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Ryan
7/11/2013 04:48:17 am

There's the 'me first' attitude we know and love! And Petey tells a different story on the winning fish. Much different

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Big Poppy
7/11/2013 05:05:54 am

I've been watching these bears throughout the work day and I've seen one salmon caught all afternoon. These bears might possibly be worse than Team Jackal if that's possible

http://explore.org/#!/live-cams/player/brown-bear-salmon-cam-brooks-falls

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Ryan
7/11/2013 05:23:06 am

Wow. That's not bad - sucked me right in. Thought the little guy had one about 8 times, kept missing - riveting. May just keep this on 24 hours.

Also - I'm sure you all know but Sharknado tonight at 9 - great whites in a tornado - w/ Tara Reid and Steve Sanders -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwsqFR5bh6Q

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Big Poppy
7/11/2013 06:15:37 am

I'm shocked how slow the bear's reflexes are. Salmon keep flying right in front of them and they just watch it go back into the water and then haphazardly fish into the water for it. I feel like if I was in front of one it would claw my eyes out in a mere nanosecond

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Ryan
7/11/2013 06:22:47 am

Couldn't agree more. It's like he's either eaten so much he won't move unless it's literally smacks him in the teeth, or he's been taking and enjoying a dump for the 4 hours straight i've been watching him. Best thing on TV other than The Challenge (and if you don't know what that is, you haven't lived)

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