Plus, with all the rainfall coming out of the canals, there is going to more water added to the daily ebb tides at the mouth of the inlet." "We're in one of the smaller boats and we're worried about something breaking on the boat. Patrick Price, who charters DayMaker most of the year, but this tournament season is on the bridge of Kickin' Tires, a 41-foot Ricky Scarborough custom. "We are not fishing because of the weather and concerns about the St. No matter how anyone views the weather, it spells uncomfortable to dangerous conditions for offshore anglers, even if they are aboard large sportfishing boats. At press time, nine boats had signed up to fish. Although several changes to the format were considered, Cox said the event will fish with the same format it has for years - fishing all three days Friday-Sunday. Seas will build offshore to a frightening 6 to 8 feet Friday 8 to 11 feet Saturday and easing to 7 to 10 feet by Sunday.ĭespite the dismal weather forecast, and reduced number of entries, tournament officials with the Classic elected to go forward with plans to fish, said Kaitlin Cox with the tournament. Winds are expected to climb up to 20 to 25 knots Friday and through Saturday, backing down to 15 on Sunday.
Hanging over the tournament casting a foreboding pall was the marine weather forecast issued by the National Weather Service.Ī weekend-long small craft advisory has been issued.
On the eve of the 27th annual Pirates Cove Sailfish Classic, fishing teams' captains and crew were busy making preparations to fish Friday, or to not fish until next weekend's Light Tackle Sailfish Tournament. PORT SALERNO - Under cloudy, moist skies Thursday along the docks at the marinas on the Manatee Pocket, the talk was squarely centered on one issue: The weather.
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