First Day of Fishing on the Emerald Isle!

[@stevelucas7112]

I’m sitting here watching this video and it occurred to me that you’re fishing on the Emerald Isle. OMG you guys have come so far. The workmanship and lay out of the boat is amazing. Pops, some company should hire you for design. Matt, you are the ultimate deckhand that every captain dreams about. You guys rock!!!

[@EISAlaska]

We’re having a blast fishing on the Emerald Isle so far, thanks for watching! Looking forward to many more fishing trips, hopefully with decent fishing!

[@chriskulpa4056]

2nd this comment and it's amazing to see your years of hard work and planning finally come to fruition in a functioning vessels. Hopefully many years of service to come on the ol' girl!

[@BillHenkhaus]

Got to live on the island back in the late 60's as a kid. The place hasn't changed much. Been trying to go back for years. Maybe someday. King Crab Festival was the big thing back then. Jake Amokanak was the talk of the town. Seal skinning and crab racing on big boards.

[@EISAlaska]

The Crab Fest lives on! Although not quite as big as it used to be. Still fun to go down and check everything out, though.

[@floydsimpson7526]

My brother happy you are fishing on the emerald iley

[@kalmurphy5254]

Great job guys keep the video s coming loves watching it

[@rkins100]

I know having the cover in the aft makes everyone happy. It's only going to get better each trip.

[@robertyork784]

learning the boat and catching fish nothing better then that

[@JohnWest4]

Caught a lotta starfish? Seems stocks are down.. can we promote repopulation. We are so good at taking.

[@midnightsun7166]

Pretty slick operation! The best of luck to you all.

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks for tuning in, midnight!

[@karldahl4113]

Glad to see that all your hard work has paid off and finally out on the Emerald Isle. She looks beautiful and also very functional. Matt, offering your hat to the fishing gods didn't help much with the first two fish coming over the rails were a dogfish and a big skate. But then again maybe it worked, and they allowed you to get that beauty 60 incher! You guys are a great team and its fun when you bring us "landlubbers" along. I do think though, you will miss not having stabilizers on board in rough seas. Hopefully the next sets will be strings of 30-pound fish!!! Tight Lines. Karl

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks for the great comment! Yep we will definitely be putting out stabilizers back on. Just didn’t have time before halibut. But at least we got to see the handling of EI without them!

[@karldahl4113]

@@EISAlaska She looks and functions beautifully

[@wandawhitney9671]

So happy to see the Emerald Isle is fishing. What an amazing journey it was too watch everything come together and look Amazing!

[@EISAlaska]

We’re really enjoying being out on the water! Looking forward to many good years of fishing on her!

[@Johnathan-ib3qh]

The correct term is "here fishie fishie".. lol I really did enjoy this video. Almost a documentary in a day of fishing . Great video.

[@EISAlaska]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Lots more to come!

[@ricksayre9650]

Nice to see that big one come over the rail. Looks like every thing is working out just fine. Thanx for sharing. God bless y’all

[@EISAlaska]

Amazingly, there were very few changes needed overall. Just very minor things to finish up as we get downtime.

[@RGB06084]

Glad you guys have more deck space! Looks like a much more comfortable workplace on the Emerald Isle!

[@EISAlaska]

Yeah, she sure is roomy!

[@strawcarpenter9559]

The Emerald Isle sounds great

[@EISAlaska]

She does! We'd still like to put an actual exhaust stack on, though. But that's a project for future us.

[@chriskulpa4056]

When I worked construction we used to use scraps of Romex to tie up our extension cords after coiling them as there's always scraps lying around the job site when the electricians are done and you could use that same wire several times before the copper cores would break and you could just grab another at the next job site or if you lose it just snag another.

[@EISAlaska]

Oh that's handy! We're loving it for the tie, works great. Unfortunately, no herring, seems the porpoise cleaned them out.

[@GeoFitz4]

I really appreciate when you show the beautiful views you get to enjoy every day. I know when you're close to beautiful landscape, and you grew up with it, it can become mundane, just blending in as normal. But for many of the rest of us, you live in an incredibly beautiful environment.

[@EISAlaska]

We always love to read comments like this. Like you said, there's many things that don't stand out to us but might to others. One thing is for sure, we do appreciate our "office" haha!

[@chriskulpa4056]

Possibly because I started out in the city until I was 13 and now live in the "country" the last 40 years but I still appreciate the drives through a wood lined highway that hasn't been made into a subdivision yet from the urban sprawl of the suburbs or a farm field of grain or hay or the one farmer that plants an entire field of sunflowers, but yes, it is so much nicer to appreciate the nature around you. There's quite a few lakes in Livingston county where I live and there's just something calming about being out in even my kayak on the water that you just don't get anywhere else. Except maybe around a bonfire watching the flames lick the escaping gasses off the wood in the fire.

[@EISAlaska]

Oh, we love doing bonfires! Nothing like a relaxing evening chilling next to the fire.

[@BenRutherford-j2s]

Glad you are out fishing. Seen line rubbing across end of table as going out. Might want to put a pulley on reel frame to get line up above table so it doesn't rub and cause groves or line damage.

[@joeld.4311]

That huge one was gratifying. You did it !! Long hard work pays off, 💪.

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks a bunch, joeld! We love getting the nice ones, they add up quick!

[@williammcdonald3293]

So happy for you Lads thought I'd never see the day, been following the build since day one, a few more things to do on the boat then you can plan for the future for more continual upgrades.

[@EISAlaska]

Yeah, we're excited to be wrapped up on that big project. A few little this and that to finish up, and of course making an improvement list as we go. Staby poles are top of the list currently.

[@Peter-ro7eb]

Never thought I’d see the day you got out in the Emerald Isle so well done with the refit. Can’t wait to watch more videos so keep em coming.

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks, Peter! We are thrilled to finally be done with the refit. Quite please with the results too!

[@PeterShelton-no9qy]

Soooo much room that should be better to work with not so much roll. I know what a trusted hat feel’s like. Sad the rest of the family could not have been with you. Well done boys must make you feel proud with the job done ✔️ 👍😃 cheers Peter

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks, peter! We're very proud of the results. Couldn't have gone any better overall, everything worked at intended. The hat will be missed!

[@dalebennett9867]

Thanks for the ride on the new boat hope your luck improves I'm sure it will now I can quit begging for a ride on the new boat lol 😅😅

[@EISAlaska]

We're glad you enjoyed the video, we're hoping to land on some good fishing, too!

[@anglertales]

Nice to see all the room you have on deck. And the pully setup keeps the line up high so you can duck under it... lot's of safe maneuverablity. This is the beginning of a great catching vessel. Fish or no fish, it's sure fun to watch you guys. Cheers to a successful first trip!!

[@EISAlaska]

We’re really enjoying how well she’s working out and are looking forward to many good years of fishing on her! Just a few small things to improve on, but overall, we're very pleased with the results.

[@stephengray7482]

great video and all the best on the Emerald Isle

[@johnduer7428]

Poor Matt every time you get in a groove your dad seems to have a coffee break. Keep on doing what you’re doing 🎉😂❤

[@EISAlaska]

Haha, thanks John. Coffee is a must have!

[@mathewjoseph5297]

Nice to see the emarld ise out now more space more capacity n nice how u set the deck out

[@william6526]

Every time i watch Matt working the first thought that comes to mind is hes an absolute machine.

[@williamsnapp2605]

Big thumbs up 👍!! I noticed a couple of things, the bait took a while to actually reach the water cause the boat sits so much higher 😅. You might need a wear pad on the bazooka table for the reel line. I am just flabbergasted by the room you have on deck. Beautiful job gentlemen!

[@EISAlaska]

Well spotted! I noticed that too, I usually gauged the next snap when the previous hook touches the water, so I had to adjust my timing.

[@justtinkering6054]

Looks like a decent shake-down run. No big issues. I'd say that's a big success. Well done fellas.

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks for the comment! We're pleased with how things went.

[@wesleyleach3300]

Nice job on the boat ,now just get on the halibut and load up the boat,Good luck and God bless

[@EISAlaska]

Here fishy fishy fishy... hehe! Thanks, wesley!

[@keithhallbrook5629]

i think you should have a pully above the take off wheel for the long line so that it go's straight through the line feed for hooking sow the line don't rub on the table . it is also nice to see you out on the boat after working so hard and long getting it fit and sea worthy to use good luck for the fetcher

[@EISAlaska]

Yep, we'll certainly address that as we go forward! The Emerald Isle seems to have great sea worthiness so far, especially considering no stabilizer poles, yet!

[@paulhoffmann4799]

FIrst blood on the deck! Congratualtions on the long journey finishing the Emerald Isle.

[@EISAlaska]

It was a long process but well worth it in the end. So happy to get out on the water!

[@cindydenton2681]

This is so awesome… the moment we have all waited for! You guys rock!!!! ❤

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks so much, Cindy! You guys are the best.

[@EdgarWhite-c3n]

it so good tose Emerald lsle fishingwe the people love it i would love to be on bord because i use to be a fishman thank you and all your family for the great time but i dont vel will now because i have cancer agand fur e time once agand thank you for everthing God love you all

[@dennissheridan1550]

Those star fish types must breed every couple of years and are thicker than flees on a dogs back for a while then die back, I don't remember you bringing up so many in the past. Matt I know what it's like to lose a favorite hat, five or six yrs. ago when we were still living over in Tillamook, OR I was walking out a pier in Garibaldi, OR to do some fishing when a gust came up and lifted my hat off and threw it in the bay. That was my favorite hat, it was a straw hat with a wide brim to keep the sun off the neck, I miss that hat!

[@EISAlaska]

Aw, it's always the favorite isn't it? Nice and broke-in and comfortable. The wasting disease the starfish had was 4 or 5 years ago now, so its interesting how many have come back. If I recall correctly, they say it killed ~90% of the population from Alaska down the west coast of the US.

[@dennissheridan1550]

@@EISAlaska A wasting disease, how interesting. That 10% have really been busy.😂

[@stickhillfarm]

All said, Not a bad shakedown trip. Congrats, all that hard work has paid off!

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks! Everything is working great!

[@RGB06084]

Hat overboard drill completed! Coast Guard approved!

[@alannba1156]

That's why they call it fishing I have seen y'all do really good, the boat is awesome looks great good job 👍👍, see you on the next one 👋

[@vinamerosa1923]

I am feeling like I am watching the shakedown trip for Leo's Tally Ho !! ... but the Emarald Island is a working boat and we want to see it work ... this was awesome payoff for watching you guys bust your butts to get her ready .. Sail on Fisherman and God Speed !

[@EISAlaska]

We also enjoyed Leo's shakedown and journey to get there. I'm sure he felt the same way as us, motoring out of the harbor for the first time. It's cool to look back at the videos and see how far we came and the work we have done.

[@TedChandler-r1i]

sitting here on a friday night watching you guys fish, how could it be any better? love the new boat! looking forward to seeing the whole family on a trip

[@EISAlaska]

We sure appreciate you being here with us! Thanks for the comment and for watching!

[@keithmclennan3275]

great job Matt

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks, Keith!

[@JK-dl4ow]

Yay! All I wanted to see was some fishing. Not getting skunked was a bonus!! Whoo hoo!!

[@EISAlaska]

It’s always a good day when we can get out on the water, even better when some fish hit the deck!

[@zedhead2864]

So cool to see her out fishing! Very Happy for you guys! Glad you got some fish.

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks a bunch, zed! We're having fun, good to get her fishing at long last.

[@JoseTorres-pg2mg]

Hope you enjoy your new boat 👍👍

[@EISAlaska]

We sure are!

[@wilfordclarke4217]

So smooth to watch you guys work - great teamwork!

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks for watching! We really enjoy working together!

[@ickus454]

You are correct. Regarding the fluorescent light, what you see on the computer is called a 60 Hz bar.

[@ickus454]

Led

[@EISAlaska]

Gotcha! I'll look into that some more later on.

[@allencollins7219]

That's a big thumbs up. Get the skunk off the boat, and you'll feel better. I'll be placing an order soon. ✌️ I love watching you guys work.

[@MyPancho1]

Been eagerly awaiting this trip Good Luck Y'all

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks! We're super excited.

[@RichardMason-t7s]

Looks like the boat is just perfect! My son and granddaughter took me deep sea fishing October 1st,off the coast of Maine for my 70th birthday ! Great time, came home with 80 lbs of filets, cod, pollack, white fish, and others. But the biggest problem was those dam, dog fish shark 🦈, l guess there a problem on both coasts. Congratulations on your new boat guys, been watching your channel since the beginning. Good lu

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks so awesome! Happy belated birthday! Glad you got some nice tasty fish to bring home, nothing beats it!

[@klifforsburg2799]

Dog shark from AK is super good eating light Meat u can cook on a stick over an open fire a must try!

[@paulsenior18]

It's good to see you out on the Emerald Isle at last, and that everything is working as you designed and planned it. The Halibut will realise that it's time eventually. That's why it's called fishing, and not catching. I'll stick to carp. Much less rolling 😂

[@EISAlaska]

Haha! Yeah the east side of the island almost always has a swell rolling in. Storms out in the Pacific just shoot them right towards us.

[@derekfawell2853]

Now Matt - If you’d thought ahead, you could have pre-attached a buoy to your hat with your contact details so it could be returned to you when it got washed up on so distant shore. LoL But then hindsight is a wonderful thing! Happy fishing guys and good luck with the new boat.

[@EISAlaska]

Haha, true! It would be interesting to see where it ended up.

[@lyn2839]

Crushed dogfish and skates! Plenty of good halibut for you in the future guys. Safe fishing and good luck! AWESOME TO SEE EMERALD ISLE ON DUTY!

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks for the encouragement, we appreciate it! We're excited to get her fishing and slimy, not covered in fiberglass dust or aluminum shavings. Haha!

[@lyn2839]

@EISAlaska Great to see her out operating as she did. Without having to worry about problems

[@mikefesh4052]

The island terrific of the North Pacific.....

[@tmossberg]

I’ve been waiting quite a while to see you guys out fishing on this boat I just started the video, so I don’t know if you’re gonna catch fish or not. Good luck.

[@EISAlaska]

We hope you enjoy the ride! We're super excited to share.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Congrats on all the hard work coming to fruition EIS Team! Well done! 👍👍

[@EISAlaska]

It’s been a long journey, but we’re so happy to finally be out here fishing!

[@ThoughtfulWander]

@@EISAlaska 👍👍

[@philmccumbee6938]

The day I have been waiting for. She looked absolutely beautiful in the water fishing. Plenty of room etc. sorry the first set was a little slow. The next one will be better. Congratulations on your first fishing trip on the Emerald Isle. Sorry about the hat.

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks so much, Phil! She is sure a comfortable ride, inside and out. Not gonna lie, we're missing our staby poles, but they'll come before next year. For now we're just happy to be fishing.

[@angelogastaldi1562]

You are finally fishing with the new boat 👍👍

[@tdeaux]

It's nice to see father and son doing the punch-shake.

[@richardcreed3700]

Good to see the new boat fishing!

[@EISAlaska]

We're really enjoying her so far!

[@raass233]

I think I would put another line guide on the front of the baiting in order to keep the line away from the hooks and not drag on the table. Everything else looked like it worked great. Matt does make it look easy, though.

[@EISAlaska]

Yeah we might end up doing something like that, The table itself was re-used so might get some changes going forward. Many seasons to come so we'll dial in the little things as we go.

[@zerog5041]

Len, in the immortal words of Bob Marley - "Don't worry about a thing, coz every little things gonna be alright", and Matt losing the hat could be a sign of better things to come, maybe the next hat can have some scrambled egg on the peak - captain? Eat more bananas on board!

[@DavidFranck-i2k]

Sorry about the hat dude, good haul on a new boat, the restoration looks great!!!

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks so much, we really appreciate it! The hat will be missed, I guess that was the end of the cleansing since that was my project hat. Haha!

[@sprkmn]

awesome, yea new boat. Sweet new setup!!

[@tomclark3986]

i am ripped to see you have a better work station.

[@EISAlaska]

It's definitely comfortable!

[@michaelbrausch8874]

Congratulations and tight lines!🐟🐟

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks, Michael!

[@robertjason2956]

I like it new boat looks good hope for a lot of fish

[@keithmclennan3275]

it will be interesting to see this beautiful boat handle without having the stablizers on it yet

[@EISAlaska]

For sure! We've put her through a bit of weather already. Bucking into chop is pretty comfortable, taking it on the stern isn't bad at all. When we take waves or swells on the beam she does roll around, but any boat will, really. The staby poles are on the top of the list.

[@wallymacmillan5696]

Been waiting for this for a long time lol my family is all fisherman from nova scotia ,lobster,crab etc .love the video good luck get that hold full

[@EISAlaska]

Hey thanks for tuning in! We're super excited to share. You guys have any fisheries going on this time of year?

[@wallymacmillan5696]

@EISAlaska I don't fish but my family does,scallop season opens soon

[@patrickwhittington]

As always thumbs up

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks for watching!

[@anniebooo]

Ŵell done, congratulations on first trip. Tvi tvi. From down under

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks, Annie!

[@atlebo561]

Great 👍👍😀😀

[@scottdilley356]

Thanks I cant wait hopefully the weather is ok . Now I will watch hey I want to buy fish but I cant figure it out. I will

[@steenhoffmann4259]

Better luck next time.

[@trevorg-w1i]

best of luck lads............that set looked good........well thats fishing hay.

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks! We were just happy to get some fish, and didn't get skunked. More to come!

[@trendingfarmus]

watching you fish on the Emerald Isle is incredible-what a journey! the craftsmanship of the boat is stunning, and pops’ design skills are top-notch. matt, you’re the deckhand every captain dreams of having! you guys truly rock! what has been your favorite moment on this adventure so far?

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks a bunch! Honestly, probably the fishing, even if it was slow. Just feels good to be working her and getting gear in the water and fish over the rail. But something can be said for simply driving around, enjoying the water.

[@der92936]

Been looking forward to this

[@curtisfrease946]

Great stuff! Thanks guys!!

[@EISAlaska]

We appreciate it, thanks for watching!

[@dj-ksa]

You have very good ideas

[@JohnnieSummerlin]

Thumbs up

[@scottwilliamson495]

What’s the average time you will leave a line soaking for ? Really cool to see boat fishing !!

[@EISAlaska]

During the daytime we soak 6-7 hours, perhaps a bit longer during summertime with longer daylight hours, 8+ hours.

[@paulhoffmann4799]

Starfish, dogfish, skates . . . Oh my!

[@EISAlaska]

Why does everything start with "S" that we don't want? Starfish, skates, sharks, sculpin...scarrowtooth (arrowtooth)... Lol! Lets get some Halibut!

[@PhilsHobbyRoom]

I've been waiting on this video 📹 lol I think yall need to do some insulating to help with the engine nosie some 😊 whole lot more room to work and move around i think yall are going to love it i know yall have already been fishing 🎣 off her for about a month or so

[@EISAlaska]

We're with you on the noise dampening! We'll likely get some of the sound proofing rockwool. And there's very little insulation in the cabin, we'll get some sooner than later for winter time. She sure is a nice platform.

[@rickway2419]

Farewell sweet hat.

[@EISAlaska]

You served me well! Haha.

[@bertppichon2684]

Good job

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@arkansasfasttrailriders9774]

it's been a journey! congratulations,,when's the rest of your equipment coming in? thanks,,,jerry

[@EISAlaska]

We'll be sure to do an update video once we wrap up the halibut. Thanks, Jerry!

[@spencertillery1237]

Thanks for your reply, I watch your show over and over and over I’ve seen every show. Y’all were having a lot of problems with the waves and stabilizers would really help you a lot so that’s why I sent the email. I just wanted to find out why you hadn’t put them on yet because y’all had talked so Harley of them

[@EISAlaska]

Hi Spencer. I apologize if I didn't reply to your email, I get behind and some slip through. We do plan on putiting the stablizers on. Just didn't have time as we needed to get this halibut caught. We are on our last trip now, and after we will get some projects finished up. At the top of the list is the staby poles.

[@edesiovolpato4995]

boa pescaria amigos

[@EISAlaska]

Gracias, mis mejores deseos!

[@tdcarlo]

Hey look a halibut. GG.

[@joseignacioalcantara]

So glad to see you on the new boat and sorry the catch wasn't as good as you would have wished. I'm a bit concerned that you seem to be pulling up more Skate than Halibut, and the Halibut you are catching are on the smaller side, on average. I'd be interested to know whether the other boats are experiencing the same? Might it be time to reconsider the management policy of the fishery?

[@EISAlaska]

Yeah, but to be fair its pretty late in the season. The better fishing is usually in the summer time. But we'll just grind through it and won't have project delays next season!

[@joseignacioalcantara]

@@EISAlaska Really hope so. You guys deserve it more than most.

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks so much, we appreciate that!

[@barbarabeagley6650]

The size of her is so much more apparent watching you set your gear out. It finally is happening! Woohoo 🎉

[@EISAlaska]

She sure is a big boat, A lot more space compared to the Fish Tale. It's a great feeling to be out fishing on her.

[@barbarabeagley6650]

@EISAlaska I bet it's a great feeling! I'm waiting with feverish excitement for a possible Tanner Crab Season!! Y'all need another Tanner Taxi, maybe a little bit bigger even!

[@EISAlaska]

We can’t wait either, we’ll know for sure about the season pretty soon. Also, we have a sorting table in the works! So the tanner taxi may become obsolete.

[@chrisstrand500]

Squidward is wearing it now. He needed a salty hat to wear. 😂

[@EISAlaska]

Haha! Sponge Bob and Patrick are going to be jealous.

[@robdeaton9910]

Well maybe not the best first set but, you got the stink off the boat as we say. Looks like you guys have a great setup there now 😊. How's the bunk arrangements? I bet it is a little more comfortable than the Fish tail.😊

[@EISAlaska]

We'll definitely do a whole tour of the boat before long. Not much more to share that you haven't seen but I suppose with all the project clutter gone its a bit different! The bunks are pretty comfortable, but could use some work getting storage worked out in the fo'c'sle.

[@AstroNope1]

the strobe effect can be mitigated by adjusting shutter speed or something along the line of that. I forgot where i heard it but maybe investigate that if you have a camera that allows u to adjust that option.

[@EISAlaska]

Yeah, I looked later and it seems GoPro have an antiflicker option for 60hz and 50hz, but neither seemed to help. I guess its just a small issue, much more noticeable in the shop and with time lapses especially.

[@AstroNope1]

@@EISAlaska didnt bother me much, loved the vid.

[@christianerno9040]

It has been a fantastic journey. Great to see your new boat getting to work! :)

[@EISAlaska]

Thanks for watching Christian, we’re having a blast! Big change from the Fish Tale. We're excited to get out on her. We also look forward to giving the FT some love next year.

[@scottdilley356]

Hey what about putting a good fish bottom finder up above your station there mite be a idea to help you know more about depth and bottom as you put out gear .oh you probably know I love to comment as I watch your videos. It will all work and be fine keep the faith

[@EISAlaska]

It's a good idea, definitely in the plans going forward.

[@elwoodwatson9906]

Shake down cruise, fish to come later. Just gives more time to check things out. Matt, question for you, is there anything left visible of the steel hull of the I believe the FV Cindy W? If memory serves me right, she ran aground about 1970 on Left Cape, probably not its been over 50 years. Just remembering growing up seeing the hull of that steel sailing ship that went aground inside Monoshka Bay. Sorry, I had to laugh when you made your offering to Posiden, I've done that more than once myself..

[@EISAlaska]

We've never noticed any remains at Left Cape but we weren't aware of a wreck there either. I'll have to watch for it next time. The one in Monashka Bay is still there, but only a little bit of steel left nowadays. I think the plating is all gone, and there was just some frames left.

[@gregm312]

nice way to christen the emerald isle , how was the rocking without the booms . are you going to put them on ?

[@EISAlaska]

She handled the seas well, a bit rolly when taking it on the beam, but any boat is going to in the trough. Bucking into it and in a following seas she handles excellently. We'll certainly be adding the stabilizer poles once we wrap up the halibut season.

[@chriskulpa4056]

You guys didn't end up getting any herring in your prospecting runs I take it or were you able to find some?

[@scottdilley356]

Lol I'm sure you are a little apprehensive now that you're on the bigger boat a lot safer for the bad weather

[@EISAlaska]

Yep! Nice to have the first trip jitters out of the way. Everything worked as intended with very few changes needed. We have already gone through a bit of weather. It's safe to say that she can take a bit more than the little Fish Tale.

[@gregsmith284]

Looked more efficient

[@EISAlaska]

Everything went really smooth!

[@robbie521]

Sure is a lot of skates up that way.