flyngby and son take Wingnut to play in Newport Bay

[flyngby]

My son Brad and I had the pleasure to host our invited guest non other than Wingnut on my private boat for a change of pace for him at my favorite location the NPH.

We spent weeks working out work schedules and details to make it happen. As the day approached, mother nature began to make me wonder if yet another definite opportunity to get together and after a few near miss meetings it would finally happen.

We finalized the plans to meet Friday night as the sky was still spitting on the ground. Arthur met us at my place at 0530 and a short time we were off for the harbor.

Arrived at 0700 and received a free Pre-launch Safety Inspection from the OC Sherriff Detail as we were prepping the boat. In the water shortly after fired it up, parked the vehicle and was ready to go. Untied and the motor decided to stop. Had to change plugs as they decided to foul for the first time and make me wonder if we were actually going to get out.

As we worked on the problem Me and Arthur discussed that no matter what if we had to somehow fish the Harbor in another fashion it was going to happen.

Yes!!!!! She Started and we were off!!

The action started off slow with me picking up a dink Sandie at the first location and Arthur and Brad got on the board with Spotties at the second.

Although I would not consider the day wide open it was a very good and productive day in the usual spots as well a some new locations I had an idea might produce and they did that for sure.

Enough of the Blah! Blah! Blah!!

I took over 60 Photos today!!!!!!!! So here you go!

Wingnut at the launch and ready to get to the action!
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Authur is on the board with a Spottie.
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Brad getting his first action!
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Watchout he is starting to get HOT!!
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Authur with another Spottie.
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My turn after another move.
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We were talking about where the flatties would be when I got this one about 15"
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Another Spottie.
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I think that was the same fish you caught to break the skunk there buddy!
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Spottie.
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New spot on a hunch!
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Arthur in action and bendo but his pole blends in with the water.
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Brad assisting with the net!
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Wingnut happy to get his favorite fish!
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Arthur the tape starts at the white area you cheated yourself out of a possible legal!!
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Brad with a nice Sargo!
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Wingnuts Empty Spool!!!!!!!!!!
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Made a move to find this guy perched trying to sink a smaller sailboat!
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Arthur he is winking at you and telling you that small setup will not work to get me on your species list!!
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Wingnut just short flattie again!
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Sandie!
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Back at it for me after a dry spell.
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Brad Spottie!
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My last before going home.
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Brad's last.
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The Trolling Motor Battery was very close to dead and forced us to call it a day just before darkness set in .

What a fantastic day for me and my son Brad to host a true Sportsman on board our ride and have the day that we had together and will be remembered for a long time. We exchanged stories, knowledge and will get together again.

All CPR'D

Thank's Wingnut (Arthur)

[Wingnut]

Steve, it was a pleasure teaming up with you & Brad to fish the NPH Saturday. I really love that place, beautiful homes, mind blowing yatchs, eye candy galore and great fishing too. We caught so many Bass between the three of us that I lost count. I got the Flat Boys that I came for... even if that first one was legal, it would have swam free anyways. :cool: The funnest or saddest, which ever way you look at it was when I got spooled. That fish grabbed my swimbait with fury and stripped the line off my Sephia so fast you didn't even have time to start up the boat and follow it. You guys could tell that I was stunned for a moment. Probably a big Shark or Bat Ray (I caught a Bat Ray today by the way. :Wink:). I'm glad that I was able to join you guys, finally! Thanks for showing me a new playground, we'll definitely do it again as soon as our schedule align once again. You & your son are class acts and ardent FNN Team 57 supporters, thank you. I'm glad that I was able to bring a little of Poseidon's luck with me on board your boat, ha ha. Thanks again Steve and God bless you for all you do for us in the Fire Department. :D

Here are some pics that I took.

Harbor Patrol doing vessel inspections.
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Beautiful day, we lucked out with the weather.
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The Clam diggers.
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Nice Catamaran.
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My future home & boat!
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Simply gorgeous.
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Hook up!
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Brad's Sargo... Big!
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Nice spot before the kayak invasion.
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Steve's Flattie.
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My first Flattie of the day (probably a legal).
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Beautiful fishing vessel in the background.
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Wearing the "Colors".
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Big Spottie!
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On my second Flattie of the day.
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This is a BIG boy. :Shocked: Almost sank the little boat.
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The ride back in. End of a great day!
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[tacklejunkie]

Very nice haul guys, good work out there! :Thumbs Up:
I'm thinking this week I may get a shot at some salt if I'm lucky..

[klocked]

Looks like you guys had alot of fun!!
That sea dog looks BIG!! too

[chris]

great report and pictures gotta love the wonderful boats and properties there

[HESBROS]

First off, I am glad to see you three finally hooked up and got out. Looks from the pictures like it was an outstanding day. Second, whats up with all the spotties, Arthur schooled me as far as that goes. LoL. Maybe we will all have to get together anddo some fishing.

[troutdog]

You guys crushed it out there, those plastics proved to be quite effective....wtg! Steve that spot is a fatty, must have put up a great fight....thanks for all the pictures guys. Congrats on a great day out there to all of you. Keep the reports coming...thanks for sharing!


TD

[gletemfeelsteelgary]

Nice work, you guys were busting the bones out of them !!!!!!!

I like that spot you were fishing by that bridge b4 the plastic army invaded,

I saw the same invade the one bridge hot spot that I knew right off and fished, but depite attitudes from the paddletown rats.....I think they'll always develop a respect for a solid 5" CROCODILE flyin in the wind.....sometimes my skills aren't so good and I don't stop it !!!!!!!!! .....HA HA HA HA

Looks like ya had one great day....it is strange that we didn't cross fields at one time or another...I told ya....ya never know where I'll be...one thing for sure is you guys toe it nUP @!

Congrats...ya gave 'em hell....that was a fun day..

P.S.
I bet if you hitt that bridge area about noon to 2pm (tyhat particular day "high tide") and run the jigs about 3-5' suspending working upstream you'll knock a new ahole into 'em !!!
Salute,
Gary

[4g63power]

cool! looks like you guys had a great time...thanks for the report!

[FishNFurious]

That place looks big! Nice job on a great fishing day in the harbor. :cool:

[Troutman65]

:cool: Reports and that you guys could fish together. Thanks for sharing on FNN.

Troutman65

[Fisherman57]

Great report and a great set of pics everyone!
Thanks for sharing what looks to have been a perfect day out on the water!
Congrats Steve, Brad and Arthur!


See ya soon!


Dana

[Swivel]

Dood! Is there anything you cant catch. Holy S#!% its like the fish are magnetic and
your lures are the magnets. Curious on where you got that LC. Way to go out there!
Could you imagine if you didnt let the fish go? There would be nothing for the rest of us!

[one_leg]

Thanks for the memories. I have swam/dove every square inch of that harbor in the 90's. I have many fond memories form NPH.

Great job on the fish from the bay. I know a spot where you can hook up on the biggest baddest batrays all day and night if you are so inclined. You guys were on the spot but it looks like you were tapping the bass in that locale instead. PM if you want to compare notes.

O_L

[blackwater]

Looks like a great day on the water! Thanks for the report.
BW

[steve092]

Nice job!

Looks like you guys did well.

[Badbeat]

Looks like a beautiful day to fish the harbor. That place is quite amazing, I've only fished from shore, but had some success as well. ;)

Congrats on all the fish! :cool:

[Nhatster]

Excellent job on the nice variety of fish. Great day on the water. :)

[CoffeaRobusta]

Wow that's just great guys. Looks like a lot of fun! If you guys ever see me on the docks. Pick me up and take me with you! At least, wave and say Hi!

[spiceguy]

Steve looks like ya had another great day in my backyard. WTG! :-)