more Marina madness plus eel special 4-24-08

[gletemfeelsteelgary]

Hit up the marina again, Rez called me and said he was going to be there for a while so I decided to head there a little late for a couple hrs.

The bite was little slow, Rez said that he busted off 2 b4 I got there then he landed a smaller model as I arrived.

I ended up landing 2 Eels and one toad Ray in the 50-60 lb class.

I had someone on the dock try to photograph it for me, the photos didn’t come out too well but you get the idea…

Some great fun and my arms are now cooked from the successions of bat struggles lately.

I think it’s time to take a little break from these gut busters to let my arms recover but my goals were 50-60 lb class, I’ve reached that twice over now…mission accomplished !

Those eels are some vicious customers, they really do their best to bite you…handle with care.

Fished high tide, these ones were caught on pyramid sinker rigged squid in about 25’ of water.

Gary

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[CAPT'N]

No Pics-

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm Me thinkish it might be wishful dreaming.........:rofl::rofl:

So were the "eels' Morays? Color? Length? How did they taste??:mrgreen:

P.S. We "R" "A"-"O"-"K" for Sunday,:cool:

Capt'n:evil:

[gletemfeelsteelgary]

No Pics-

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm Me thinkish it might be wishful dreaming.........:rofl::rofl:

So were the "eels' Morays? Color? Length? How did they taste??:mrgreen:

P.S. We "R" "A"-"O"-"K" for Sunday,:cool:

Capt'n:evil:
I'm trying to figure out the photo bucket thing...I have the photos in my photobucket file but how do I access them when I'm on Fnn ?????

[CAPT'N]

Gary open Photo Bucket copy the http file # for the photo and the click on the picture of the mountain that is to the left of the # sign. paste it there

[tr0psn4j]

so you managed to get one after i left? I guess i should have stuck around.

[gletemfeelsteelgary]

Gary open Photo Bucket copy the http file # for the photo and the click on the picture of the mountain that is to the left of the # sign. paste it there

Which http file, there are 4 different ones and I don't see this mountain you speak of...are you sure you havn't hit the sauce early today ???


The listings appear like this: I don't get it....what mountain ???

Email & IM
Direct Link
HTML Code
IMG Code

[CAPT'N]

Copy the DIRECT LINK. The mountain tab is on FN N right next to the # sign.

Click on that and paste the link

The only sauce I hit today is Garlic gravy:rofl:

[CAPT'N]

Go read the Shark Post

[boxl0bster]

nice! way to go gary. i didnt know you could catch eels thats pretty crazy. thanks for hte report.

[gletemfeelsteelgary]

This is bs...I've tried countless times to upload from photobucket, the files are too big still even at a 6" photo, the only way I got it to take is at a 4" photo which was where I was at b4 using photobucket...AND the photos still post as thumbnails !!!!

how can I get it to be a larger pic and not as the thumbnail ???

I guess I'm not doing something right....dohhhh...looks like it's old school for me...Dan if you read this, the site needs to be changed to allow easier upload of a decent size pic.........

It wasn't like this before the new format....dohhhhh...............

[troutdog]

I love eel....yum! :lol:

Gary try clicking or dbl clicking on the last option "IMG code" and after doing so a little yellow coded pop up will say "copied"...then go to your post and hit "Ctrl+V" and it will paste a link of sorts....go to preview post to see if it works. Frustrating I know, but once you get it you are golden! Fingers crossed for ya!

Good luck and thanks for the report...they have been quite inspirational.


TD

[doyoufishmuch]

If worst comes to worst, you can always download a free picture organizer/editer from google. I just started using Picasa2, and it makes it rediculously easy to edit, resize, and just plain organize all my photos, be they fishin or not. Sorry to get off topic:oops: Nice goin on the fatty!:smile:

[gletemfeelsteelgary]

I love eel....yum! :lol:

Gary try clicking or dbl clicking on the last option "IMG code" and after doing so a little yellow coded pop up will say "copied"...then go to your post and hit "Ctrl+V" and it will paste a link of sorts....go to preview post to see if it works. Frustrating I know, but once you get it you are golden! Fingers crossed for ya!

Good luck and thanks for the report...they have been quite inspirational.


TD

Thanks a heap, that pretty much worked as you stated, the yellow icon didn't come up all the time so I simply copied from my mouse.

Kinda allot of extra labor though, I prefer the old school style drawing the photos from a directory from my pc.
Thanks again for the assistance, I was just about ready to forget about it.

Saweet ! good coachin : )
Gary

[troutdog]

"you're golden dude" 8-)


TD

[breeze71]

Good job my friend!

Next time keep the eels for me dude! I'm not kidding!

[gletemfeelsteelgary]

Good job my friend!

Next time keep the eels for me dude! I'm not kidding!

Look in the back of your truck !...I already knew you would want them...i PUT THEM IN THERE ABOUT 1 HOUR AGO ! go ahead and look, theyre in a bucket swimming around....I'M NOT KIDDING !!!

[Liteliner]

Man that is a nice eel. I caught a gray wolf eel on a 3/4 day a few years back and just cut the line. Props on holding that thing and nice bats..

[gletemfeelsteelgary]

Man that is a nice eel. I caught a gray wolf eel on a 3/4 day a few years back and just cut the line. Props on holding that thing and nice bats..

Thanks for the props, I can't say that those suckas don't trip me out, especially with those teeth, they are always trying to bite !

Snakes don't bother me, I can hold them well but since these are slimey like a fish, they wriggle out of your hand and they create an oportunity to clamp down on ya.

I'm not sure what kind of eels they are....anyone ???

[CAPT'N]

Moray, small ones,......................

See ya Sunday:mrgreen:

[crappiemike]

Nice Snake Fish To.......

[Wingnut]

Geezz, I wouldn't even touch those eels and taking a chance one might get lucky & latch onto you. :shock: You spoiled us Gary... 100 lbs or better, 100lbs or better Gary. ;) :mrgreen:

[gletemfeelsteelgary]

Geezz, I wouldn't even touch those eels and taking a chance one might get lucky & latch onto you. :shock: You spoiled us Gary... 100 lbs or better, 100lbs or better Gary. ;) :mrgreen:
LMAO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! too much ! I love it !!!! ha ha !

[Santa Fe Eric]

I'm green with envy! :mrgreen:

[gletemfeelsteelgary]

I'm green with envy! :mrgreen:

lol

Get out on some o those toads buddy, it's an experience you won't soon forget !

Gary

[CoffeaRobusta]

Nice job on the big arse bats! Is it possible that those are yellow-snake eels?

http://www.scubapost.net/fieldguide/yellow-snake-eel

http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=2658

[flyngby]

Gary,

Been watching your MDR post on the Big Bats and it looks like a great time.

Go Get the 100 lb. +++++++++++

Although I do not target any species when I harbor fish the Bat Challenge is always welcome to me although I am fishing the light line. There are not many species available to shore fisher's to experience the screaming drag and wish you had a fighting chair nearby.

The obstacles in the harbors are always a problem unless you fish with the heavier rigs.

Looks like you should put a Heavy Lift Crane on standby for your near future!!!!!!!!!

Steve

[crappie stalker]

Holy mackeral BATMan that was a beast of a bat ray.. LOL
Keep it going,, I agree 100lber.. I might have to come out and try that one night.. You are right in my back yard I am not far away at all... I have never really fished over there...or should I say never caught..LOL

CS

[one_leg]

take a bathroom scale, weigh it while you hold it, then toss it back, no fuss, no mess


BigRed would eat those eels, I bet?

[tyone66]

where did you catch those guys?

[gletemfeelsteelgary]

Nice job on the big arse bats! Is it possible that those are yellow-snake eels?

http://www.scubapost.net/fieldguide/yellow-snake-eel

http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=2658

Thanks for the props...those Rays may not have the coveted sportfish reputation that others may have but go and have some fun with them, I recommend it, it's a blast : )

it does look like that may be the species of eel, after viewing your links and having held them in my hands, it seems that is it !

Gary

[gletemfeelsteelgary]

Geezz, I wouldn't even touch those eels and taking a chance one might get lucky & latch onto you. :shock: You spoiled us Gary... 100 lbs or better, 100lbs or better Gary. ;) :mrgreen:

Thats #1



Gary,

Been watching your MDR post on the Big Bats and it looks like a great time.

Go Get the 100 lb. +++++++++++



Steve

Thats #2




Holy mackeral BATMan that was a beast of a bat ray.. LOL
Keep it going,, I agree 100lber.. I might have to come out and try that one night.. You are right in my back yard I am not far away at all... I have never really fished over there...or should I say never caught..LOL

CS
Thats #3...thats it.....3rd times a charm...100 lbs it is !!!! may be real hard to document but the big guns will be coming out....think I'll go to the 80lb gorrilla braid

[one_leg]

Try using the eels for bait. Free of charge. No need to stop off at the store on the way.