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[#1 fisherman]

hey everyone im new on here.i've been looking for a scalloping site for a while now.i have 10 yrs exp. 8 in wheelhouse cpt/mate.

[daybreak]

Thanks for visiting. I hope you get time to return and share your experiences when you can.

[dancingetard]

Welcome aboard the site! I live in New Bedford myself & will pass on anything that comes up. What boats did you run?

[#1 fisherman]

i ran a couple old wood haul boats down here in va.  stephanie b  and cpt. marshall. alot of problems with them boats wasn't worth the owners b.s. any more.i been working on the deck since june but i'm wanting to get back in wheelhouse somewhere.

[daybreak]

Where I live we had general category boats but when both the Elephant Trunk and Delmarva areas were closed, the boats had nowhere left to scallop. It is sad to see so many independent fishermen put out of business here.

I am a couple hours from the larger limited entry scallop boats that make port in Hampton Roads, but I visit them when I can to photograph the boats and talk to people in the industry.

[dancingetard]

Newport news may be your best shot but it will be tough just gettin on deck of a full time boat. I guess its best to wait & see what comes up. Do you live in VA currently?

[#1 fisherman]

yeah i live in hampton now.i was just at newport news docks yesterday not alot going on there seems like everyone is out of days till march

[dancingetard]

Yeah we unloaded & docked at Peabody's or the NN state pier last year. I was gonna say exactly that about Mar. we got part time boats that sit all year long & then go burn up the days in VA or Cape may. I would guess wanchese & cape may will be simmilar with NJ having a better chance. Have you done any clamming?

[#1 fisherman]

i never done any clamming but i'm always up for something new.i was just on a boat at wanchese but that boat is done till march.i'm trying to find something to do this winter.