Saturday in the San Onofre Surf & on "Wingnut's Rock" 7/12/08

[Wingnut]

A friend & business associate of mine asked me to come down to where he lives to do some surf fishing this morning. He lives in San Clemente so we decided to take the five minute drive from his house to San Onofre State Beach. Anthony, you sure have it good buddy... surfing & fishing just about everyday of the week. :cool:

We got an early start at 6:00am and hiked down trail #3 to the beach. It was a beautiful morning. The incoming surf was a bit rough, but the water was clear and pretty much salad free.
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Not much action this morning as we must have walked about five miles working the surf for a half dozen or so chunky Barred Surf Perch.
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Warning: Objects in picture are smaller than they appear. :LOL:
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The highlight of the morning was when I hooked up to this surprised catch from the surf. :Shocked: Slammed the Baitfish Silver Lucky Craft and felt like a giant Perch pulling drag. My first Sand Bass from the surf!!! What was this guy doing so close to shore?!? I've caught Calico Bass from the surf before, but never a Sand Bass... pretty cool. :cool:
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Anthony kinda looks like HowStar (Howard). ;) He has the "Hollywood" movie star look. The babes on the beach kept bothering him while he was fishing. :Envious:

Anthony, you gotta get yourself some waders and booties man.
Those rocks & stones on the beach was just beating his poor feet up. :Neutral:
Just keep working those Lucky Crafts the way I showed you Anthony and you'll be posting your first report with a Halibut very soon my friend. ;) :D
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It was around noon and Anthony have other obligations to attend to so we parted ways.
I drove down to the Dana Point Harbor and Doheny Beach to check out the conditions but didn't fish. A little too rough and the water was pretty murky.

Heading back up North on the 5 Freeway heading home I just kept driving... needed to scratch that Halibut itch. Headed straight for my local honey hole, my always reliable "Wingnut's Rock". The only other person that knows the exact location of Wingnut's Rock is Dana... and that's because he bribed Wingnut Pug with some filet mignon to give him access to my GPS unit. :LOL: :Envious:
The view from the spot. :Secret:
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I swear this spot never fails me. Caught three Butts in about an hour and then headed home. Two legals & one short.

This one is exactly 22 inches.
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Better than legal! :Twisted:
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Now my day is complete! I can sleep good tonight. :Envious:

I just got a call from Bob (TroutOnly) while he was on the water. Conditions not so good today for Stripers. We had plans to go Striper killing tomorrow... but what should I do?
Fresh or Salt??? Decisions... decisions... stay tuned to see where I will end up tomorrow. ;) :D

Anthony, thanks for inviting me to fish with you, we'll do it again soon.

BTW - You have some really nice toys. :cool:

Until we hit the surf again, take care everybody!

Arthur (Wingnut) :Envious:

"The best thing a father can do for his children, is to love their mother."

Extras:

Weapons.
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Mileage. :Shocked:
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Parting shot.
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[tacklejunkie]

lol! A pooped pug! :Envious:

Good going man. Great read and pics as always WN. Keep swingin' that LC Anthony! ;)

[supasportkid]

congrats on your first sand bass from the surf!!! Very cool!!

[BIGRED KILLA]

Nice job out there once again thanks for the pics and report.You need to start a halibut market or sell it to them lol.






Bigred

[exfactor]

But what I really want to know is how you did in Vegas!!!!!!! did the casino's, or BPS get your cash? Water still ugly up here, but I got a 5# cali this week on our twilight. Mikey

[exfactor]

Missed your report about WSOP cause I read this one first. Alicia lost after going all in with pocket aces, and got beat with trip 3's. They are back there this weekend for some more fun. I'm gonna take Red Drum crappie fishing tomorrow at Cachuma. Learning curve for Vince this time. When your ready to jump on the boat up here, let me know. Mikey

[flyngby]

Anthony & Arthur,

Anthony, what a great opportunity you had to host Wingnut in the surf. Arthur has some great skills and hopefully you payed great attention to improve your skills. :Wink:

I had the same opportunity near Memorial Day in NPH where he schooled me in my own turf, but I did spend alot of time looking over my shoulder to take a peak at his techniques ans had a stiff neck the next morning!!!!!

Looked like nice day out there in bigger conditions guys.

Arthur some nice slabs and congrats on the new species from the surf, a sandie in the sand. Just goes to show folks anything is possible as you continue to show!!!!!!!:UDaMan:

How surprising that your surf appetite was not satisfied and you went to the nearest familiar spot to get the flattie urge out of your system.:Food:

Take care!!!!

Steve

[doyoufishmuch]

Great post as always. Congrats on your sandy. He's a beast. Nice job!

[blackwater]

Wingnut is the guy to show you the surf! Great job on the surf...
BW

[fish_sauce]

those are some niceeee healthy flatties you got there ;) and congrats on the sandie arthur! it is indeed a rare catch on the surf! that area also harbors grass rockfish too during the warmer months...;)

i know exactly what you mean about the san onofre beach pebbles...they were the reason why i got my first set of waders!

thanks for another inspirational post! maybe i'll give san onofre a try next weekend =)

[kill_obet]

ok besudes gary can u be my second idol.??great job as always sir!!id better start hitting surf b4 its tooo late! hehe

[chris]

"The best thing a father can do for his children, is to love their mother."

i really like that quote and the calcutta conquest is awesome

[Wingnut]

lol! A pooped pug! :Envious:

Good going man. Great read and pics as always WN. Keep swingin' that LC Anthony! ;)
Thanks Casey, Anthony is going to kick some major butt in the surf. :cool:


congrats on your first sand bass from the surf!!! Very cool!!
Very cool indeed, and most unexpected. :D


Nice job out there once again thanks for the pics and report.You need to start a halibut market or sell it to them lol.

Bigred
Haha, but not much to sell when I release 9 out of 10 legal Butts that I catch. :cool:


But what I really want to know is how you did in Vegas!!!!!!! did the casino's, or BPS get your cash? Water still ugly up here, but I got a 5# cali this week on our twilight. Mikey
5lb Calico, very nice Mikey!


Missed your report about WSOP cause I read this one first. Alicia lost after going all in with pocket aces, and got beat with trip 3's. They are back there this weekend for some more fun. I'm gonna take Red Drum crappie fishing tomorrow at Cachuma. Learning curve for Vince this time. When your ready to jump on the boat up here, let me know. Mikey
Hope you guys did well at Cachuma Mikey. I'm sure that Vince can transfer some of that magic that he has from salt to fresh. ;)
Pocket Aces getting cracked, hate it when that happens. :mad:


Anthony & Arthur,

Anthony, what a great opportunity you had to host Wingnut in the surf. Arthur has some great skills and hopefully you payed great attention to improve your skills. :Wink:

I had the same opportunity near Memorial Day in NPH where he schooled me in my own turf, but I did spend alot of time looking over my shoulder to take a peak at his techniques ans had a stiff neck the next morning!!!!!

Looked like nice day out there in bigger conditions guys.

Arthur some nice slabs and congrats on the new species from the surf, a sandie in the sand. Just goes to show folks anything is possible as you continue to show!!!!!!!:UDaMan:

How surprising that your surf appetite was not satisfied and you went to the nearest familiar spot to get the flattie urge out of your system.:Food:
Take care!!!!

Steve
Thanks Steve for all the nice words my friend. Anthony picked things up very quickly. I' sure that he will be a force to reckon with in the surf. :Envious:


Great post as always. Congrats on your sandy. He's a beast. Nice job!
He was pretty hefty and strong too.


Wingnut is the guy to show you the surf! Great job on the surf...
BW
If I can show you Phuong, I can show anybody. :LOL: :Envious:


those are some niceeee healthy flatties you got there ;) and congrats on the sandie arthur! it is indeed a rare catch on the surf! that area also harbors grass rockfish too during the warmer months...;)

i know exactly what you mean about the san onofre beach pebbles...they were the reason why i got my first set of waders!

thanks for another inspirational post! maybe i'll give san onofre a try next weekend =)
Hey, you can fish go surfing on the same day at the same spot. The surf looks great there. But be really careful of the rocks.


ok besudes gary can u be my second idol.??great job as always sir!!id better start hitting surf b4 its tooo late! hehe
Get out there and give surf fishing a try, you won't regret it.


"The best thing a father can do for his children, is to love their mother."

i really like that quote and the calcutta conquest is awesome
I love the Shimano Calcutta DC's, very smooth... but not as durable as the Daiwa Lunas.

[Nhatster]

That beach looks treacherous with all the rocks. :Shocked:
Nice job brother!

[Granny Fish]

Man you are a fish magnet. :UDaMan:

Quit boozing that pup! :Slap:

[chris]

i just got a luna, it's the first daiwa baitcaster i bought i really like it so far. The daiwa fans i know seem to think it will outlast my calcutta's

[FishNFurious]

A rare sandbass from the surf on Saturday and a DD striper on Sunday. Man, you got it going on Art. All hail to the Wingnut Nation! :cool:

See ya soon ,
Vince

[troutdog]

Another great day on the sand, congrats on a the new species from the surf. I can't wait to see what is next!


TD

[TroutOnly]

HEY WINGNUT WAY TO SLAY,,,THE PUGS TOO COOL,,,,,t/o

[Wingnut]

That beach looks treacherous with all the rocks. :Shocked:
Nice job brother!
I would never fish that beach bare foot or with just sandals. Anthony was cursing left and right as the rocks were pounding his feet. :mad:


Man you are a fish magnet. :UDaMan:

Quit boozing that pup! :Slap:
Haha, Wingnut Pug likes a shot of Vodka now and then. ;) :Envious:


i just got a luna, it's the first daiwa baitcaster i bought i really like it so far. The daiwa fans i know seem to think it will outlast my calcutta's
I agree, the Luna is a more durable reel. But the Shimano is oh... so smooth. :cool:


A rare sandbass from the surf on Saturday and a DD striper on Sunday. Man, you got it going on Art. All hail to the Wingnut Nation! :cool:

See ya soon ,
Vince
After getting knocked out of the W.S.O.P. so early on Tuesday, I decided to fish both Saturday & Sunday to cheer myself up. It turned out to be a good decision. :D


Another great day on the sand, congrats on a the new species from the surf. I can't wait to see what is next!

TD
Thanks Aaron, I'll see ya next month at the big party!


HEY WINGNUT WAY TO SLAY,,,THE PUGS TOO COOL,,,,,t/o
Hey Bob, 20lbs or better... 20lbs or better! ;) :Twisted:

[Sea Monkey]

I've missed reading your posts Wingnut. Always eloquent and always with outstanding pictures (specially of Wingnut Pug). Thanks for sharing!

[gletemfeelsteelgary]

Nice slayage there Arthur...congrats ....especially on the sandie ! thats a trip...

Nice haul there..
Great work, we'll have to hit the sand sometime soon...

Congrats,
Gary

[Beans77]

Yep, I know what you mean by your neck being sore from always looking over your shoulder to figure out what in the heck Wingut's doing to catch all the fish! I'm truly stoked to be introduced to the world of artificial surf fishing, thanks again Wingut for the tips and lures!!

Now that my feet are healed, I'm gettin some waders and hopefully will be posting some butts soon...

[Fisherman57]

Heading back up North on the 5 Freeway heading home I just kept driving... needed to scratch that Halibut itch. Headed straight for my local honey hole, my always reliable "Wingnut's Rock".

The only other person that knows the exact location of Wingnut's Rock is Dana... and that's because he bribed Wingnut Pug with some filet mignon to give him access to my GPS unit. :LOL: :Envious:
The view from the spot. :Secret:

Wow! Nice sandie Arthur!.... I have NEVER seen one come from the surf before... that musta been pretty cool!

Wingnut's Rock is a sacred place to me..... and I'd never go there without ya brother!... but when push came to shove... Wingnut Pug folded when I offered the mignon! GOOD DOG!

[CAPT'N]

Way to go Arthur!

Sandy in the surf---fun-fun-fun !

Scott

[Wingnut]

I've missed reading your posts Wingnut. Always eloquent and always with outstanding pictures (specially of Wingnut Pug). Thanks for sharing!
Glad to have you back on the board S.M. See ya next month at Legends II. :cool: :D


Nice slayage there Arthur...congrats ....especially on the sandie ! thats a trip...

Nice haul there..
Great work, we'll have to hit the sand sometime soon...

Congrats,
Gary
Yeah, I was shocked to see the Sandie rolled up on the beach, very odd. Maybe it likes the warm current from the nuclear reactors. :Shocked:


Yep, I know what you mean by your neck being sore from always looking over your shoulder to figure out what in the heck Wingut's doing to catch all the fish! I'm truly stoked to be introduced to the world of artificial surf fishing, thanks again Wingnut for the tips and lures!!

Now that my feet are healed, I'm gettin some waders and hopefully will be posting some butts soon...
You did very well Anthony, working those LC's exactly how you're supposed to. You will learn something new every time you hit the surf with the artificials. Congrats on all the Perch and LEGAL Calicos you caught last night. :Thumbs Up: I can't wait until you hang that first legal Hali with the artificial. Glad your feet are feeling better... you're a brave soul for fishing in sandals. We'll get together and fish again soon. Welcome to FNN!!! :cool: :Envious:


Wow! Nice sandie Arthur!.... I have NEVER seen one come from the surf before... that musta been pretty cool!

Wingnut's Rock is a sacred place to me..... and I'd never go there without ya brother!... but when push came to shove... Wingnut Pug folded when I offered the mignon! GOOD DOG!
I've never seen a Sandie taken from the surf before either. I've caught Calico Bass before... I wonder if they two species run together. Get that toe healed quickly Dana so we can get back to the surf together again soon. ;)

Wingnut Pug says "The filet mignon made me do it daddy!" :LOL:
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Way to go Arthur!

Sandy in the surf---fun-fun-fun !

Scott
Thanks Scott, great event you put together for the kids on Monday Scott. Hats off to you for all the hard work you put into it. Take care and say hello to Simee & Arthur for me. :cool: :D

[troutslayer05]

not needed to be said but, you the man....again..Nice fish!

[StonedFisherman]

yo Wingnut u need to start a "WingsNuts Guided Surf Trips".. I would definitly hire u to teach me to surf fish..

[kewlwhip]

wheres wingnuts rock! lol-- sickness i want a flattie :P

[Fisherman57]

Yep, I know what you mean by your neck being sore from always looking over your shoulder to figure out what in the heck Wingut's doing to catch all the fish! I'm truly stoked to be introduced to the world of artificial surf fishing, thanks again Wingut for the tips and lures!!

Now that my feet are healed, I'm gettin some waders and hopefully will be posting some butts soon...


Hey I almost forgot to mention......... WELCOME TO THE SITE Anthony!..... glad to have another surf fisherman on board!

You look like a natural out there!... do what I do..... keep fishing with Arthur and steal all his secrets! LOL! J/K!.......... but if you do, you'll probably win the 2009 "Legends Of The Surf" event!

Hope to see you on the beach someday soon...... and Im looking forward to reading more reports and I know you'll score a nice Hali soon! Keep at the artificials!


Dana
Fisherman 57

[steve092]

Great report Wingnut!

[Nhatster]

A Sandbass isn't exotic enough from the surf.
I want to see you pull a Lingcod out of the surf bro. Now there's a challenge!!! :Twisted:

[Wingnut]

not needed to be said but, you the man....again..Nice fish!
Thank you... appreciate that very much. :cool:


yo Wingnut u need to start a "WingsNuts Guided Surf Trips".. I would definitly hire u to teach me to surf fish..
Once fishing becomes a business... it's no longer fun. Anyways, I already have a good job, eventhough my boss is a jerk. ;) :Envious:


wheres wingnuts rock! lol-- sickness i want a flattie :P
I'll take you to Wingnut's Rock Kewly... but after you catch the legal, I'm gonna have to whack ya! :Twisted: :ROFL: See ya next month at Legends II brother. :cool:


Hey I almost forgot to mention......... WELCOME TO THE SITE Anthony!..... glad to have another surf fisherman on board!

You look like a natural out there!... do what I do..... keep fishing with Arthur and steal all his secrets! LOL! J/K!.......... but if you do, you'll probably win the 2009 "Legends Of The Surf" event!

Hope to see you on the beach someday soon...... and Im looking forward to reading more reports and I know you'll score a nice Hali soon! Keep at the artificials!

Dana
Fisherman 57
By the time Legends of the Surf comes around next year, Anthony will have reached legendary status himself. ;)
Guess who I already got to sponsor the event Dana? Yes, a popular certain lure company... ;) :Secret: :Envious:


Great report Wingnut!
Thanks. :D


A Sandbass isn't exotic enough from the surf.
I want to see you pull a Lingcod out of the surf bro. Now there's a challenge!!! :Twisted:
Yeah, okay Nhat... when a monkey fly out of your butt. :Twisted: :ROFL:

[FISHINGBEE]

A Sandbass isn't exotic enough from the surf.
I want to see you pull a Lingcod out of the surf bro. Now there's a challenge!!! :Twisted: A nice sandbass at that. I have caught smaller models in the SD area infact there are a few spots you can slam um. As for the lingcod it can be done up North. The rock jetties from Monterey North on up to Washington have Lings from shore esp Shelter Cove. I opt a Bluefin tuna much more difficult. Wingnut have you gotten a striper off the So cal beaches yet? I have caught several up North when i lived in San Jose but none in So cal.


FISHINGBEE

[Wingnut]

Wingnut have you gotten a striper off the So cal beaches yet? I have caught several up North when i lived in San Jose but none in So cal.
FISHINGBEE

No Striper yet... that is definitely the one species that I'm after in the surf. One of these days, when all the stars are aligned just right, you'll see. ;) :Envious:

Got myself a "new" species today!

[margrave13]

Great report as always. Nice 'butts! Pretty cool about that sandie, too. I'm a bit jealous, as I don't get down south as often as I like and I love the bassin'. Keep getting out there and kicking butt!

[fishing25]

you r great halibut angler. if you have time please stop by our store.
I want to share with more halibut tactics.

Thanks.

[BingJr]

Great Job Winger,

I just noticed Pug and my German Short Hair Athena have the same Dog Tag (Pink Dog Paw)

[Wingnut]

Great report as always. Nice 'butts! Pretty cool about that sandie, too. I'm a bit jealous, as I don't get down south as often as I like and I love the bassin'. Keep getting out there and kicking butt!
That's one thing cool about surf fishing. Once in awhile you pull a big surprise out of the surf. You're never sure exactly what you'll catch... and believe me, I know. ;)


you r great halibut angler. if you have time please stop by our store.
I want to share with more halibut tactics.

Thanks.
Nice chatting with you today Raymond. I will strop by your tackle shop on of these days. :D


Great Job Winger,

I just noticed Pug and my German Short Hair Athena have the same Dog Tag (Pink Dog Paw)
Cool, the engraving on the back of the tag says, "I'm lost, call Daddy" and has my cell number on it. :D

[kichigai1]

It's Actually Kichigai's rock and don't you FORGET it :)

good job as always

but you still have a few more pebbles to snatch - grasshopper

[CoffeaRobusta]

Way to go wingnut. That's a nice sand bass and from the surf no less. Lately the only sand bass I've caught are baby ones from upper Newport.