Let's Go Fishin'

As promised here is the update on Joe's fishing for the 2011 season thus far... Joe usually fishes on his families Onslow Bay, "Moe Money", but this year things were a little different. Since the Barnett's boat was being serviced in south Florida they had agreed to start the season on the Gill's Onslow Bay under the name "Meant 2B" and once the Barnett's Donzi was out of the shop the team would finish the season on the Donzi.

Hard at work! Joe fishes for fun, but it is hard, HOT work!
25th Annual Two Way Sportfishing Club's Kingfish Tournament

The Two Way Tournament started the 2011 season of the Southern Kingfish Association,SKA, for the Georgia Division, Division 4. "Meant 2B" weighed a 25.96 kingfish placing them 2nd in the Open Class (boats 24' and over) and 5th overall for the tournament.

St. Mary's Saltwater Classic

Joe was unable to fish in the St. Mary's tournament due to our cocktail party, but "Meant 2B" weighed in their biggest fish for the regular season. Weighing 40.47,"Meant 2B"won 2nd overall for the tournament and 2nd for the Open Class.

Captain Hap's Kingfish Bash on the Bluff

"Meant 2B" didn't have such good luck at this tournament and didn't weigh in a kingfish, but they did weigh in a dolphin. "Meant 2B" joins the side-pots at the tournaments and at this particular tournament dolphin was a side-pot they had joined. "Meant 2B" was the only boat weighing in a dolphin which meant their 2.2 pound dolphin earned them a little bit of cash!

Sapelo Open King Mackerel Tournament

I don't have any pictures from the Sapelo Tournament, but the tournament was held approximately 3 docks down from the Gill dock which was nice!"Meant 2B" didn't weigh in a fish, but because of the way the SKA point system works "Meant 2B" was still holding strong for their class.

Golden Isles Kingfish Classic

The last tournament of the regular season was a 2day tournament held in St. Simons. Joe was unable to fish Friday because of work, but was able to fish Saturday. The team weighed a 13 pound fish on Friday and hoped for good luck on Saturday. At this point "Meant 2B" needed a mid-twenty pound fish or larger to keep them in the standings. On Saturday, the team weighed a 26.4 pound fish!! This placed "Meant 2B" in first for the Open Class in Division 4 and First for Lady Angler for Division 4.

Southern Kingfish National Championship

So, what does 1st place mean for team "Meant 2B"? It means that "Meant 2B" Joe, Jay and Jack and Melissa Barnett, will be off to Biloxi, Mississippi for the Southern Kingfish National Championship. The tournament will be held November 7-12. Some of you may be thinking what I thought...my husband will be leaving me at home 8 months pregnant!! Not so fast...Joe, being the considerate husband he is, made sure I could make it to Biloxi with him minus the 10 hour road trip . The plan is we will be flying out together to enjoy a few days in Biloxi.

We are very excited about how the 2011 season has turned out for "Meant 2B". Everyone who fishes knows that you are never in it to win it, it's just fun and when you do win it makes it that much more fun! Even though I am so excited about how well they have done and Nationals, I will be glad for us to actually be home and to have Joe home with me on Saturdays.