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: Potential El Nino again?
: WheresMyBeer February 16, 2017, 05:25:42 PM
Can we really go back-to-back-to-back?? 2015 the insane tuna, Marlin, Ono fishing ... 2016 the massive BlueFin being caught. What would a third term warm trend look like?
OMG I need to get my boat fixed.

Some things I've read recently: (source - weather underground blogs)


Today's update from the Aussies (2/16/17)

Increased chance of El Niņo by spring

The El Niņo-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently neutral. International models suggest this is likely to continue through the southern autumn. All but one model indicates a steady warming in the central tropical Pacific Ocean over the next six months. Five models suggest El Niņo thresholds may be reached by July 2017; however, model accuracy at this time of year is generally low. Therefore ENSO-neutral and El Niņo are, at this stage, considered possible, with La Niņa very unlikely for the second half of 2017.


[StormTrackerScott]
Unfortunately our records only go back to 1880 but this is for sure uncharted territory. The fact that we had a Super El-Nino in early 2016 switched to weak La-Nina and now to El-Nino in 2017 is crazy!

I mean 1C across Nino 3.4 by late March into April already folks that's near Moderate El-Nino strength in just a matter of weeks from now.
(http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/CFSv2/imagesInd3/nino34Mon.gif)

(http://www.tropicaltidbits.com/analysis/ocean/nino34.png)
: Re: Potential El Nino again?
: Chris February 17, 2017, 08:13:40 AM
Well if it is I hope we see some bigger critters in the surf. Possible roosters, jack creval, triple tail, a shot at hammers again.
: Re: Potential El Nino again?
: Latimeria February 17, 2017, 09:09:22 AM
Well if it is I have we see some bigger critters in the surf. Possible roosters, jack creval, triple tail, a shot at hammers again.

I want another shot at those Hammers!
: Re: Potential El Nino again?
: Pinoyfisher February 17, 2017, 02:11:19 PM
My drone is gonna used and abused!!
: Re: Potential El Nino again?
: Chris February 17, 2017, 02:50:30 PM
Well if it is I have we see some bigger critters in the surf. Possible roosters, jack creval, triple tail, a shot at hammers again.

I want another shot at those Hammers!

Dig out the 9/0, I'll join you.  The average size I seen on the kayak and spear boards was 8-9ft. I think they are smooth hammers, not sure how they compare to great hammers but I'd be scared to hook one on a 4/0.
: Re: Potential El Nino again?
: vdisney February 19, 2017, 06:43:25 AM
My drone is gonna used and abused!!

Hell Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!
: Re: Potential El Nino again?
: WheresMyBeer February 19, 2017, 10:40:15 AM
Just noticed these charts automatically update themselves. Kinda cool.
: Re: Potential El Nino again?
: Eric H February 19, 2017, 11:35:47 AM
Well if it is I have we see some bigger critters in the surf. Possible roosters, jack creval, triple tail, a shot at hammers again.

I want another shot at those Hammers!
I'm gona get one, maybe two.
: Re: Potential El Nino again?
: Chris February 19, 2017, 02:19:56 PM
Well if it is I have we see some bigger critters in the surf. Possible roosters, jack creval, triple tail, a shot at hammers again.

I want another shot at those Hammers!
I'm gona get one, maybe two.

We need to get a small group together and show the HB kooks how it's done
: Re: Potential El Nino again?
: BackBayMan February 22, 2017, 07:26:44 AM
Well if it is I have we see some bigger critters in the surf. Possible roosters, jack creval, triple tail, a shot at hammers again.

I want another shot at those Hammers!

I'm gona get one, maybe two.

We need to get a small group together and show the HB kooks how it's done

Those HB kooks just did something that I don't think has ever been done ;D

But here's the thing, it's drawing a lot of attention. They pulled the pics and video because of it. We're going to have to be cool, or somebody is going to spoil this for everybody. It works, but it's going to be up to us not to spoil it. Maybe Tom can put up an Easter Egg to a secret forum devoted to this activity, but until then I suggest we keep this on the down low 8)
: Re: Potential El Nino again?
: Latimeria February 22, 2017, 08:27:40 AM
Well if it is I have we see some bigger critters in the surf. Possible roosters, jack creval, triple tail, a shot at hammers again.

I want another shot at those Hammers!

I'm gona get one, maybe two.

We need to get a small group together and show the HB kooks how it's done

Those HB kooks just did something that I don't think has ever been done ;D

But here's the thing, it's drawing a lot of attention. They pulled the pics and video because of it. We're going to have to be cool, or somebody is going to spoil this for everybody. It works, but it's going to be up to us not to spoil it. Maybe Tom can put up an Easter Egg to a secret forum devoted to this activity, but until then I suggest we keep this on the down low 8)

What did they get?  I can make a secret forum for a special group of members that no one can see except the people who are given privilege.  Tax Man?  Hammer?
: Re: Potential El Nino again?
: WheresMyBeer February 22, 2017, 09:22:16 AM
Sounds Taxi-like ...

Which site? Was it Tivo again?

edit: holy crap. One response said 15ft? Jeez. Yeah I wouldn't post up GSWs anymore either if I were those guys.

edit #2 - found the pics on his photo bucket account. I won't post here, but just go to one of his posts with pictures and you'll get access. Good size shark. I don't think 15ft ... more like 10 ... but still a big girl.

: Re: Potential El Nino again?
: Chris February 22, 2017, 10:00:55 AM
He got an 8ftGW.
: Re: Potential El Nino again?
: Eric H February 22, 2017, 12:11:16 PM
I like the secret forum idea.

They for sure are gona fuk it up for everyone else.
: Re: Potential El Nino again?
: Pinoyfisher February 22, 2017, 12:39:39 PM
I like the secret forum idea.

They for sure are gona fuk it up for everyone else.

Agreed. My biggest problem with them posting their GWS reports up is that it looks like they're targeting them rather than having them as an incidental catch. It is pretty hard to keep something like that a secret though.

A secret grinner forum seems like a must now as my drone is ready for deployment.

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii182/Pinoyfisher/drone_zpss8guolpm.jpg) (http://s264.photobucket.com/user/Pinoyfisher/media/drone_zpss8guolpm.jpg.html)
: Re: Potential El Nino again?
: Chris February 22, 2017, 01:51:43 PM
Secret forum and larger file size to upload pics. I've got a couple I wanted to post
: Re: Potential El Nino again?
: Fish Jerk February 22, 2017, 05:47:29 PM
I like the Idea of a private forum by invitation only, but feel that it should be restricted to controversial or specific non-public type posts. I feel the bulk of our reports and  information should remain on the public forum if you decide to implement this idea Tom.
: Re: Potential El Nino again?
: Latimeria February 23, 2017, 06:24:49 AM
I like the Idea of a private forum by invitation only, but feel that it should be restricted to controversial or specific non-public type posts. I feel the bulk of our reports and  information should remain on the public forum if you decide to implement this idea Tom.

It was just a passing idea, but I think it would be a lot more work than actually "worth it".  I'm going to ponder it, but think I might just leave the board as it it.  We could always "Hide" a post by posting it in a thread like this... "Potential El Nino again?" and only people who check the forums would probably find it while others would pass it up.  lol
: Re: Potential El Nino again?
: Latimeria April 09, 2017, 06:44:12 AM
Potential El Nino.

Potential Hammers

Potential Pacific Nurse Sharks

Kinetic getting my boat on Tuesday!
: Re: Potential El Nino again?
: Chris April 09, 2017, 07:33:23 PM
Did you ever make the secret forum?

Can't wait to have a shot at the hammers. There's a fish market by my dads that sells firecracker yellows for $3lb. Just fresh enough for soaking but I wouldn't make sashimi out of them.
: Re: Potential El Nino again?
: Pinoyfisher April 10, 2017, 08:28:59 PM
Did you ever make the secret forum?

Can't wait to have a shot at the hammers. There's a fish market by my dads that sells firecracker yellows for $3lb. Just fresh enough for soaking but I wouldn't make sashimi out of them.

Don't think the secret forum is gonna happen.
: Re: Potential El Nino again?
: xjchad April 11, 2017, 08:19:29 AM
Did you ever make the secret forum?

Can't wait to have a shot at the hammers. There's a fish market by my dads that sells firecracker yellows for $3lb. Just fresh enough for soaking but I wouldn't make sashimi out of them.

Don't think the secret forum is gonna happen.

What about a CLOSED facebook group?  Would that be secure enough?