The 2007 season was shifty, with a slow run of lobsters in early June.  As they began to molt, or shed, the lobsters were a bit more predictable.  Keper sells all of his catch locally through his small retail shop at Rye Harbor.  You can purchase his lobsters as well as other local seasonal produce at Clandestino Market.

The 2007 Bluefin season was a better one for Keper.  He put some heavy time in at the curl and other spots from July through October. He hooked 15 fish of market quality but only landed 5 worthy of Japan.  The prices were fair and Keper was pleased with his efforts.

As the weather changed and the species migrated, so did Keper.  He helped a friend, Ben Raley, sail his boat from Ecuador to the Pacific side of the Panama canal.  It was a 10 day trip full of surprises.  A 10 day passage 120 miles offshore yields amazing sunrises, magnificent star constellations and lots of wild animals.  The fishing was good too.  We landed a few mahi-mahi and lost several sailfish.

From there Keper took a job on a Mega yacht stationed out of St Marten in the Dutch West Indies.  He was a mate on the boat.  It was 155' in total, so he was rather busy.  He stayed there from December to February.  From there he returned home for a brief time, only to leave again.  He went to Argentina to visit his father who had been there since early November.  They caught up for a bit and enjoyed the great city of Buenos Aires together.

Keper is now back in Rye, repairing and updating his business and eagerly awaits the 2008 season.