Our Captain was out fishing this past week, and observed Dovekies and large
alcids within 20 miles of shore, so it looks like we could have a good time
with the alcids this Saturday!!! There was a Thick-billed Murre seen from
shore in NJ last week also.
The forecast looks good, but it's a little early to be sure on that. We
still have some spots, so if your interested, you are welcomed aboard!!
Trip info as before:
SPECIAL ANNOUCMENT: MARYLAND PELAGIC TRIP
WHY: We have had good success the past two winters in alcids in the
nearshore waters of Maryland. 14 Common Murres and 99 Razorbills
on 2/26/11, 1,516 Dovekies on 2/2/12, etc. We are going after them
again!! Good numbers of alcids are being seen to our north (and south!!).
WHAT: Nearshore (30-45 miles offshore) pelagic in Maryland ONLY waters,
on the 55� Morning Star, with Captain Monty Hawkins, veteran captain
of pelagics off Maryland.
WHEN: January 19, 2013. 11.5-hour trip. Leave 6 am, return 5:30 pm. Be at
dock by 5:45 am. No weather date.
COST : $120 per person (payable to Morning Star) plus $15 to Mark Hoffman
for mate tip and chum (payable by cash or check day of to Mark Hoffman).
Max head count 21; co-leaders Hafner and Brighton.
HOW: Phone Morning Star reservation desk at 410-520-2076 with credit
card info; you will also need to provide cell phone number to Morning
Star reservation desk so you can be contacted in case we know Friday the
trip is
a no-go for Saturday.
WHERE: Morningstar is docked at the West Ocean City Fishing Center . Turn
right at last light before bridge into Ocean City . Take left into
parking area and fishing center. The Morning Star is by the Travel Lift,
Dock B, Slip 2. The GPS address is �13001 Inlet Isle Lane, Ocean City,
MD, 21842�.
Calm seas,
Mark Hoffman
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