I See Your Legal Halibut... and Raise You a Legal White Sea Bass! Sunday 8/3/08

[Wingnut]

I've been alternating between the fresh & salt for the past month or so with some good results. I always try to set-up my fishing schedule according to the tide chart, full moon, grunion run and a few other factors. A combination of these factors determines where I will end up on any given weekend. It does pay to do your homework. :Wink:

I had today (Sunday) on my calendar for over a month now to hit the surf. Incoming tide and two days after the Grunion run... perfect. I hit the surf today with Roy (Q3Fishboy), a friend whom I met a few months back while fishing the Northern coastline. Roy is a very talented young fisherman and I find myself picking up a thing or two from him every time that we fish together.

We drove quite a long way up the coast today. Conditions was tough pretty much everywhere that we went. The combination of a strong incoming surge and the constant heavy presence of vegetation made fishing conditions difficult. On top of that the water was quite murky in most places. :Evil:
I pulled out enough salad from the surf this morning to have a Kimchi breakfast, lunch & dinner. :LOL: But persistence eventually paid off and in a big way.

We hit our first low tide location around 7:00am and found overcast skies with a light drizzle. The "all you can eat" salad bar was open early for business. On just about every cast, we has to clean off the LC's... very frustrating, but we kept at it and were rewarded with a handful of Flatties. In two hours, I managed four short and one legal Flat Boys. With the legal Butt today, I ran my streak to nine consecutive trips to the surf with at least one or more legal Butts. :Envious:

Check out the "Exclusive" Team 57 FNN Members Forum if you qualify to have access later. I will post some detailed information on the factory & custom Lucky Craft arsenal that I take with me every time that I hit the surf. :Secret:

Roy (Q3Fishboy) He was fishing with a wetsuit underneath... now that's a good idea. :Idea: I can probably wade up to my neck doing that. :LOL:
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Some pics of the short Butts.
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My lone legal Butt of the day. I asked Roy if he wanted it and Roy says "Let it go." So I released it right there in the surf. Remember to enjoy the fruit of your success in moderation. :Cool: I did keep one fish today! :Wink:
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This one was only half an inch from being legal.
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Oh yeah... got a couple of these feisty BSP's today also.
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After two hours of constant aggravation dealing with the vegetation, we decided to take off and head further North towards Gaviota. Haven't been this far North in quite a while so I thought we perform a little reconnaissance mission just for the heck of it. :Secret: Turned out to be a great decision.

Not much better conditions farther North. :Neutral: Gloomy skies, foggy conditions, strong surf and there was quite a bit of salad here too.
Paid the parking fee and hit the surf anyways. We drove all this way, may as well give it an honest effort. We worked our way down the stretch of beach for about a mile when I spotted some boiler rocks in the distance. It was a formation of about half a dozen medium to large rocks just under the surface and barely visible in the incoming surf. Our first few casts resulted in heavy kelp resistance. After about ten minutes working the area we decided that we had enough and was about to pack up and walk back to the car when Poseidon says, "Not so fast!" :Twisted:

I was on my last few casts before calling it quits when my "Frankenfish" LC was met with a violent strike. By violent, I mean savage like and with no mercy... my rod tip actually touched the water with the bite. No need to set the hook, the fight was on! I caught a glimpse of a silver flash and the tail as it briefly came to the surface and knew immediately that it wasn't a Halibut. I yelled to Roy, "I think it's a White Sea Bass!" I also thought that it might be a YFC, but when the fish took off on a solid ten second drag burning run, I knew that it was no YFC either. Roy saw the helpless look on my face as the fish took line at will. I said to Roy that I can't do anything until the fish finish its first run. Most fish will exert the majority of their energy during the first one or two solid early runs. Don't panic, even if it takes 1/2 of the line in your spool, don't be tempted to crank the reel handle when it is still running, thumb the spool, play with the drag or try to turn it too soon. Be patient and let the game play out. We do have the advantage... most of the time.

What a strong fish! Drag set pretty tight and bracing myself during the first run.
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Starting to turn a little...
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The moment that I've been waiting for... got the fish turned and gaining back precious line.
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A few minutes later... the fish streaked across the surf in close proximity, giving visual confirmation that it was indeed a WSB. Now I'm really excited!
The prize! My first legal White Sea Bass from the surf! :Big Grin:
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Beautiful fish. I hooked it so good with all three trebles on the LC embedded. The second hook was under the gill plate and in the gills of the fish. Making its survival chance bleak at best... I will have to enjoy this gift from Poseidon. :LOL:
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We headed home not long afterwards. Stuck it out under tough conditions, made the best of it and went home HAPPY! Never, ever... give up!

Thanks Roy for joining me in the surf today. I'm heading back to the fresh next Sunday, but I'll be back in the surf the following weekend... right in line with the Grunion schedule. :Wink:

Hope everybody had a great weekend fishing. I can't wait to see you all at the Legends II FNN Team 57 event on the 23rd! Don't miss out and have to read about it, it's gonna be one BIG PARTY!!! Come out to show your support for FNN & Team 57.


Until the next adventure... peace!

Arthur (Wingnut) :Envious:

"A baby is God's way of saying that the world can go on..."

Extras:
Dead Sea Dog. :Sad: Looked like it had gunshot wounds.
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Weapons - Daiwa Luna 103/203/253 on E21 BD Carrot Stix
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I never hit the surf without my "Deadly Dozen".
Left row (100%) factory - Right row (Factory "Enhanced"). :Secret:
Visit the Exclusive FNN Team 57 members forum for more details.
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Total mileage. :Shocked:
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Miscellaneous gear.
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Parting shot.
Be cool out there people! :Cool:
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[Fish Dog]

Damn Wingnut! What sacrifice have you given to what fish god? You are just too good...it has to be divine intervention! WTG man!

[Hog Caller]

Wingnut,

You absolutely dominate the surf. I always look forward to your post. You seem to be able to catch incredible fish almost every trip. I mean salmon, legal halibut, now legal WSB, whats next yellowtail, dorado, I mean at this point it wouldn't surprise me.

You rule the surf and I'm looking forward to running into you one day in the surf.

Keep up the great posts and great times.

H/C

[buttface]

I See Your Legal Halibut... and Raise You a Legal White Sea Bass!



I see your butt, wsb and raise you a skunk.........that's my report. Wow crazy fish......must have been awesome to fight the wsb!

[fishindude420]

Holy crap man! U lucky dawg you! Congragulations on your first legal wsb from the surf! Im sure there will be more to come.

[calico killer kevin]

Dang dude...

[KaliDawgFan]

I See Your Legal Halibut... and Raise You a Legal White Sea Bass! Sunday 8/3/08

Fold...

OK, NOW you've caught every species from the surf.

[tacklejunkie]

Cool sea bass! Much fatter than those white sea bags I've been catchin' :LOL:
Nice collection of LC's! I foresee a trip to the surf this week..

[SheepGun]

Geez-Leeweze! What an outing! Didn't leave much left (species) to hook! Great Post!

[klocked]

Nice job out there.
Did Roy catch anything?


I See Your Legal Halibut... and Raise You a Legal White Sea Bass! Sunday 8/3/08

If only we could all play at your table(location) Wingnut, that would be an honor:Envious:


Klocked

[Cangler]

Im not sure it can get any better than a WSB

Im drolling !







Wot no YFC ?

[soulsurfer]

Hey "twin" brother,

it's couldn't have happen to a nicer guy!!!!!! I knew you can do it, from salmon to white seabass. Nothing that swims is safe when Wn and the gangs hit the water.

It's a beautiful coastline up there and nailing one of your sought after fish makes it even more sweeter.

hope to fish with you soon Arthur.

Soul

[kpn]

Arthur,
Congrats on your first legal WSB from the surf. Who need a boat to get a legal WSB right?:Envious:. Man! I went on a few overnight trip to get me a legal one, but so far......None!
Congrats buddy.

KPN.

[e-cat]

Hi Wingnut- I was the third party at your first spot this morning (in the green Yak). Actually I have been around for a few of you past Halibut sessions over the last few weeks- Watching from a slightly deeper depth curve (have been trying not to crowd you guys)! I scratched a few a little deeper outside you guys today then went around the point and got into them a bit more consistently once I found some clean water- It was a bit slower for me this sunday, but it has been quite a run in that spot right? ! I even managed a nice legal on a Sammy in Metalic Sardine a few weeks back, on the surface!- Anyway, wanted to say I enjoy your posts with pics from the surfzone, and what a fine looking Sea Bass from further north. Keeps me pumped till the next session- Best Regards-
Steve

[Granny Fish]

Congrats on a great catch once again! I can't say that I'm surprised.... just always wonder what's next?

[supasportkid]

WhoooA! congrats wingnut!

[C[ROD]]

From salmon to WSB:Shocked:, you never cease to amaze me.

What's next on your surf fishing list? Roosters with 20 dollar bills in there mouth:LOL:?

[bergie berg]

Enjoy the WSB!! And congratulations on your milestone!!!

[That Dang Guy]

You set a goal for yourself and you accomplish it in a very reasonable amount of time.

What's next on the list? =p

[steve092]

Congrats on the WSB from the surf!!!

[FishNFurious]

Master, teach me!!! :LOL:

See you at the Legends get together Art. My first Team57 event. :Cool:

[Megsdad]

Way to go Wingnut!!!!
I think there was never a doubt that you would catch one (WSB) from the surf, the question was when. Now how about a yellowtail or something else rediculous. You are the man indeed!!

Joe

[troutdog]

Awesome job getting your 1st legal wsb Arthur......I've said it before and I'll say it again "you da man"! Look forward to your next adventure and seeing you towards the end of the month.


TD

[kichigai1]

hate to break it to you bud, but that fish is actually a short -you and everyone else have to be VERY careful when measuring fish you have to make SURE the mouth is CLOSED and measure to the Fork of the tail on WSB ( don't want anyone getting a fine ).
....but it still is a hell of a nice catch
Congrats!

[jerryG]

Hi Wingnut- I was the third party at your first spot this morning (in the green Yak). Actually I have been around for a few of you past Halibut sessions over the last few weeks- Watching from a slightly deeper depth curve (have been trying not to crowd you guys)! I scratched a few a little deeper outside you guys today then went around the point and got into them a bit more consistently once I found some clean water- It was a bit slower for me this sunday, but it has been quite a run in that spot right? ! I even managed a nice legal on a Sammy in Metalic Sardine a few weeks back, on the surface!- Anyway, wanted to say I enjoy your posts with pics from the surfzone, and what a fine looking Sea Bass from further north. Keeps me pumped till the next session- Best Regards-
Steve

Wingnut,

Once again very nice Wingnut. My friend and I fished that same area where you caught your sebass last week (Sunday the week before). Posiden was not showing much love for us that day. He did provide us with the all you can eat salad bar at every spot we fished that day. Glad to see you were well rewarded for your efforts.


e-cat

I think I saw you out there last week. I was fishing the beach with my buddy and there was a guy in a green kayak fishing drifting the beach. I used to that area and spots north of there by boat all the time. The fishing was great up there was great. I've been kayaking fishing for about 8 years and I when I fish the kayak I mostly fish malibu and PV. I have always wanted to take the kayaks up there to fish. If you ever want someone to fish with let me know.



JerryG

[TroutOnly]

nice sea bass art, we were looking for those around chinese harbour at santa cruz island but they werent around,calicos and rockfish the halibuts were hiding too,,,T/O

[eagleeyes]

Nice job Arthur! Way to go on the seabass! Nice arsenal of equipment you have there. Lunas, Calcuttas, etc. You can open up a shop! ;-)

[SQUIRREL]

hey wingnut you have got it going on, maybe next year the boy and i could get together with you for some lessons we will see you at the party if everything goes all right.
thanks for the report.
thanks andy

[crivera175]

nice catch:Thumbs Up: slaying them like always

[chris]

nice report the pictures are great and congrats on the croaker

[That Dang Guy]

hate to break it to you bud, but that fish is actually a short -you and everyone else have to be VERY careful when measuring fish you have to make SURE the mouth is CLOSED and measure to the Fork of the tail on WSB ( don't want anyone getting a fine ).
....but it still is a hell of a nice catch
Congrats!

8383.5. It is unlawful to take, possess, sell, or purchase any
white sea bass less than 28 inches in length, measured from the tip
of the lower jaw to the end of the longer lobe of the tail.

White seabass are not measured by fork length, but overall lenth. This fish is legal. :Wink:

[bsp]

Wingnut, you are truly an amazing fisherman! I have been fishing the surf for three years, and I have caught nowhere near the amount of fish or quality of fish that you have. White seabass for me are still a dream, I have seen them when I have been swimming but I have never hooked one in those same spots. As soon as I get done with the giant amount of SAT summer work, I am going to have to get out and fish more. Thanks for giving me something to look forward to.

[Wingnut]

Damn Wingnut! What sacrifice have you given to what fish god? You are just too good...it has to be divine intervention! WTG man!
Poseidon have been very kind indeed. :Wink:


Wingnut,

You absolutely dominate the surf. I always look forward to your post. You seem to be able to catch incredible fish almost every trip. I mean salmon, legal halibut, now legal WSB, whats next yellowtail, dorado, I mean at this point it wouldn't surprise me.

You rule the surf and I'm looking forward to running into you one day in the surf.

Keep up the great posts and great times.

H/C
Thanks H.C. I've been extremely lucky lately, hope it continues! :Cool:



I see your butt, wsb and raise you a skunk.........that's my report. Wow crazy fish......must have been awesome to fight the wsb!
Sorry for the Skunk trip. :Neutral: It was a strong fish, pound for pound, a great fighter.


Holy crap man! U lucky dawg you! Congragulations on your first legal wsb from the surf! Im sure there will be more to come.
I'm totally stoked man, hopefully, there'll be bigger ones to come. :Wink:


Dang dude...
:Cool:


Fold...

OK, NOW you've caught every species from the surf.
Not quite... there's this fish called a Striper that have been eluding me so far in the surf. :Twisted:


Cool sea bass! Much fatter than those white sea bags I've been catchin' :LOL:
Nice collection of LC's! I foresee a trip to the surf this week..
Thanks Casey, good luck out there in the surf man. :Cool:


Geez-Leeweze! What an outing! Didn't leave much left (species) to hook! Great Post!
It was actually a slow day, made good by a memorable fish. :Big Grin:


Nice job out there.
Did Roy catch anything?

If only we could all play at your table(location) Wingnut, that would be an honor:Envious:

Klocked
You've been doing quite well yourself there Klocked, keep it up!


Im not sure it can get any better than a WSB

Im drolling !

Wot no YFC ?
I thought that I'd catch you a Croaker of a different kind Cangler. :Wink:


Hey "twin" brother,

it's couldn't have happen to a nicer guy!!!!!! I knew you can do it, from salmon to white seabass. Nothing that swims is safe when Wn and the gangs hit the water.

It's a beautiful coastline up there and nailing one of your sought after fish makes it even more sweeter.

hope to fish with you soon Arthur.

Soul
Yes, we definitely have to hook up & hit the fresh or salt together one of these days my brother. :Cool:


Arthur,
Congrats on your first legal WSB from the surf. Who need a boat to get a legal WSB right?:Envious:. Man! I went on a few overnight trip to get me a legal one, but so far......None!
Congrats buddy.

KPN.
Khanh, I'm still waiting for your surf lure. :Wink: Are you going to the Legends event? Come on out!


Hi Wingnut- I was the third party at your first spot this morning (in the green Yak). Actually I have been around for a few of you past Halibut sessions over the last few weeks- Watching from a slightly deeper depth curve (have been trying not to crowd you guys)! I scratched a few a little deeper outside you guys today then went around the point and got into them a bit more consistently once I found some clean water- It was a bit slower for me this sunday, but it has been quite a run in that spot right? ! I even managed a nice legal on a Sammy in Metalic Sardine a few weeks back, on the surface!- Anyway, wanted to say I enjoy your posts with pics from the surfzone, and what a fine looking Sea Bass from further north. Keeps me pumped till the next session- Best Regards-
Steve
Hello Steve, yes, I've seen you there a few times on your yak. Paddle in and say hello next time. Don't worry about giving us space, plenty of water for all of us. :Cool: It was quite tough on Sunday. We had a hard time finding clear water to work with. Being on a kayak does have its advantages and one of these days when I finally get mine, I will join you out there. :Wink: Glad to hear that you had a decent day out there. Congrats on nailing a Butt on topwater, I was actually was thinking of bringing a Sammy LC with me to the surf... maybe on the next outing. :Wink: Thanks for the kind words and I'll see you out there again soon. :Big Grin:


Congrats on a great catch once again! I can't say that I'm surprised.... just always wonder what's next?
Thanks Tammy, I'm not sure that I'm gonna be able to keep up with the breakneck pace... but I'm gonna enjoy it for as long as my luck holds out. :Envious:


WhoooA! congrats wingnut!
Whoa!!! That's exactly what I said when that fish struck. :Shocked:


;222420']From salmon to WSB:Shocked:, you never cease to amaze me.

What's next on your surf fishing list? Roosters with 20 dollar bills in there mouth:LOL:?
$100 dollar bills!!! :LOL: I wish! :Wink:


Enjoy the WSB!! And congratulations on your milestone!!!
Thank you. :Cool:


You set a goal for yourself and you accomplish it in a very reasonable amount of time.

What's next on the list? =p
A Striper is next on my "Hit List". :Twisted:


Congrats on the WSB from the surf!!!
Thanks Steve. Hang in there, I know you had a rough first surf fishing outing. But you will enjoy it soon enough. :Wink:


Master, teach me!!! :LOL:

See you at the Legends get together Art. My first Team57 event. :Cool:
You're too old to teach Vincent. :LOL: Actually, I'll see ya on the 16th for the poker tournament first. :Cool:


Way to go Wingnut!!!!
I think there was never a doubt that you would catch one (WSB) from the surf, the question was when. Now how about a yellowtail or something else rediculous. You are the man indeed!!

Joe
Thanks Joe, I'll be happy with any Striper from the surf... hopefully sometime soon.


Awesome job getting your 1st legal wsb Arthur......I've said it before and I'll say it again "you da man"! Look forward to your next adventure and seeing you towards the end of the month.

TD
Thanks Aaron, see ya in a few weeks, it's gonna be FUN! :Big Grin:


hate to break it to you bud, but that fish is actually a short -you and everyone else have to be VERY careful when measuring fish you have to make SURE the mouth is CLOSED and measure to the Fork of the tail on WSB ( don't want anyone getting a fine ).
....but it still is a hell of a nice catch
Congrats!
If you look carefully, I started the measuring tape half an inch short to compensate for the closed mouth. To the tip of the forked tail is 28 1/2 inches. It IS a legal fish, no one needs to remind me of such issues, especially you Surf Master. Don't apply for a DFG job Mike, I wouldn't want to be hit with a bogus ticket. :Wink:
BTW - Is Salmon fishing still off limits?


Wingnut,

Once again very nice Wingnut. My friend and I fished that same area where you caught your sebass last week (Sunday the week before). Posiden was not showing much love for us that day. He did provide us with the all you can eat salad bar at every spot we fished that day. Glad to see you were well rewarded for your efforts.

e-cat

I think I saw you out there last week. I was fishing the beach with my buddy and there was a guy in a green kayak fishing drifting the beach. I used to that area and spots north of there by boat all the time. The fishing was great up there was great. I've been kayaking fishing for about 8 years and I when I fish the kayak I mostly fish malibu and PV. I have always wanted to take the kayaks up there to fish. If you ever want someone to fish with let me know.

JerryG
Yeah Jerry, that spot is pretty strange, one day crystal clear, the next day unfishable. It's hit or miss there and I always include it as one of my regular Northern stops. Good luck and hope to see you guys out there soon. :Cool:


nice sea bass art, we were looking for those around chinese harbour at santa cruz island but they werent around,calicos and rockfish the halibuts were hiding too,,,T/O
No jackpot Bob?!? That's because you didn't have the Buddha Belly secret weapon. :Wink: See ya Sunday! :Cool:


Nice job Arthur! Way to go on the seabass! Nice arsenal of equipment you have there. Lunas, Calcuttas, etc. You can open up a shop! ;-)
Steve, I didn't see ya out there on the yak. Probably best that you didn't come out, pretty tough on Sunday. Maybe I'll run into you in a couple of weeks.


hey wingnut you have got it going on, maybe next year the boy and i could get together with you for some lessons we will see you at the party if everything goes all right.
thanks for the report.
thanks andy
Looking forward to meeting you guys at the legends event! :Big Grin:


nice catch:Thumbs Up: slaying them like always
Thanks man, pick up your fly rod yet? :Wink:


nice report the pictures are great and congrats on the croaker
Thanks Chris. :Cool:


8383.5. It is unlawful to take, possess, sell, or purchase any
white sea bass less than 28 inches in length, measured from the tip
of the lower jaw to the end of the longer lobe of the tail.

White seabass are not measured by fork length, but overall lenth. This fish is legal. :Wink:
Good looking out, thanks. I actually looked it up also... it's all good. :Cool:


Wingnut, you are truly an amazing fisherman! I have been fishing the surf for three years, and I have caught nowhere near the amount of fish or quality of fish that you have. White seabass for me are still a dream, I have seen them when I have been swimming but I have never hooked one in those same spots. As soon as I get done with the giant amount of SAT summer work, I am going to have to get out and fish more. Thanks for giving me something to look forward to.
Looking forward to your reports when you do get back out there! :Envious:

[Nessie Hunter]

Awesome, simply awesome..!!!!

No one deserves it more, you put in the time and effort to score like that.

Awesome, Oh and did I say Awesome?? :ROFL:


.

[blackwater]

Look at that WSB.... NICE...
Whether it's fresh or surf... you've been killing it....
At this pace you are going to start growing gills...
Keep on fishing!
BW

[SAMIAM]

Mr. Nut Wing,

You are like the Socal Wang Hali Jedi, Jedi Master of the surf.

I remember when you first started your surf fishing forays as a total newbie.

You went up the learning curve and now you are a fish magnet. Managing to catch WSB and Salmon that I have never even caught before on offshore private and sport boats.

Please give me some of your mojo.

BTW, how did that WSB taste? Does it live up to the reputation?

[Fisherman57]

That's a sweet fish Arthur!

Sorry I missed your call on Sunday, but when I finally made it to the phone and saw who had called, I KNEW there was some "Breaking Wingnut News" that was gonna be on the board soon!

Congrats my friend!
Check your PM.

Dana

[fish_sauce]

Arthur, can you email me a higher resolution pic of that "deadly dozen" so i can save it as my wallpaper? lol.


congrats on the legal wsb bro. Just got back from Pismo. Conditions were terrible just like you said! too tired and worn out for a report...i'll try to put something together during lunch break tomorrow or something :Wink:

[olfishergal]

Only Wingnut!!!! what's left to catch from the surf.......whatever it is I am sure you will catch it.......great news.....OFG

[GeordyBass]

GREAT JOB!
You hav a Bada$$ DOG!LOL

[Wingnut]

Awesome, simply awesome..!!!!

No one deserves it more, you put in the time and effort to score like that.

Awesome, Oh and did I say Awesome?? :ROFL:
.
Thanks Frank... that fish saved the day! :Envious:


Look at that WSB.... NICE...
Whether it's fresh or surf... you've been killing it....
At this pace you are going to start growing gills...
Keep on fishing!
BW
That fish coulda been yours if you went with me Phuong! :Twisted:
See ya soon my friend... and the pontoon boat is all ready for the Legends event! :Cool:


Mr. Nut Wing,

You are like the Socal Wang Hali Jedi, Jedi Master of the surf.

I remember when you first started your surf fishing forays as a total newbie.

You went up the learning curve and now you are a fish magnet. Managing to catch WSB and Salmon that I have never even caught before on offshore private and sport boats.

Please give me some of your mojo.

BTW, how did that WSB taste? Does it live up to the reputation?
I remember my newbie days very well. :LOL: I first started surf fishing last November, wow, it's been nine months already?!? Stumbling around in the surf with hardly a clue to what to use or what to do. Getting wiped out by rogue waves and losing gear and lures constantly. Luckily, I had a few veteran surf anglers showing me a few things here and there. Once I got going, the learning curve sped up big time. :Wink: I remember my first surf fish was a Barred Surf Perch, caught on my very first cast with Dana (Fisherman 57) standing right next to me. :Cool: I was hooked instantly.

The WSB was delicious, better than those I ordered in restautants... probably because I caught it myself. :LOL: Oven baked and served over a bed of wild rice with all the fixings, YUMMY! :Big Grin:


That's a sweet fish Arthur!

Sorry I missed your call on Sunday, but when I finally made it to the phone and saw who had called, I KNEW there was some "Breaking Wingnut News" that was gonna be on the board soon!

Congrats my friend!
Check your PM.

Dana
Thanks Dana, you know that you're always the first one on my speed dial to get a complete surf report. :Wink: :Envious:


Arthur, can you email me a higher resolution pic of that "deadly dozen" so i can save it as my wallpaper? lol.

congrats on the legal wsb bro. Just got back from Pismo. Conditions were terrible just like you said! too tired and worn out for a report...i'll try to put something together during lunch break tomorrow or something :Wink:
Man, you picked a bad weekend (condition wise) to head North. :Neutral: Hope you got something worthwhile at least. Looking forward to your report buddy. :Cool:


Only Wingnut!!!! what's left to catch from the surf.......whatever it is I am sure you will catch it.......great news.....OFG
Well, there's this Bluefin Tuna that I've been chasing in the surf. :ROFL:
No idea when I'm gonna catch it, but I'll settle for any Striped Bass for now. :Wink: :Envious:


GREAT JOB!
You hav a Bada$$ DOG!LOL
Wingnut Pug says thank you! Come meet Wingnut Pug at the Legends of the Surf event next summer. :Wink: :Cool: :Big Grin:

[GOTFISHUES]

ive shown as many people as i could how rediculous that seabass was, congrats,

again, bar raised.....

GOTFISHUES

[flyngby]

Quote:
Originally Posted by flyngby
Hi Arthur,

Unfortunately events have changed to not allow me to take off this Sunday the 3rd.

My back up leader has gone on a fire assignment with a Fire Crew and has forced me to not only not have the opportunity to take this Sunday off but will limit my outings for the next 2 weeks until he returns.

So we will have to put off plans until later in August until my next opportunity to take a non scheduled day off.

Not to worry!!!! We will make it happen!!!!!!!

Go whoop some As@#@@ on them this weekend my friend!!!!

Steve

That's too bad Steve, but we will get together soon. Are you able to make it to the Legends II event? If you can, you & Brad are welcome to fish on our pontoon boat for the day.
Don't worry, I'll try to make you proud this weekend.

Arthur (Wingnut)



Nice job once again gentlemen. :Cool:
Too bad you can't join me in the surf this weekend Steve... duty calls, I understand. We'll get out there together soon. :Wink:
Thanks for the report. :Big Grin:

OK Arthur,

Nice job out there again living up to the words you put in writing before your outing. Sorry to not be a witness to the fantastic catch once again!!!!!!!!

Some how some was we will work it out to get some time in the surf together!!!:Wink:

Steve

[eagleeyes]

Steve, I didn't see ya out there on the yak. Probably best that you didn't come out, pretty tough on Sunday. Maybe I'll run into you in a couple of weeks.

Arthur - I stayed in my other spot (that I also see you guys periodically) this weekend. Caught a 24" hali with my son Saturday morning and another 22" hali solo Sunday morning. It was foggy but the water was really clear Saturday morning. My son actually saw a under sized hali swim under the kayak. He says "dad. I should throw a bait there." Then, proceeded to throw a drop shot rigged bait near it and wham - he caught one hali!

Hope to see you next time, Art.

[gavin310]

you have 12 of the 3 hooked LCs and I can't even find a single one!! i've tried sports chalet, big 5, turners... nothing. any ideas?

[exfactor]

Pulling the rabbit out of the hat again.........I'd like to have your arsenal in my box!!!!!! the crappie are WFO if you want a guided trip up here. Mikey

[Troutman65]

Nice going wingnut. You are a blessed man when it comes to fishing.

thanks for the report and pics.

TM65

[Badbeat]

Now that's what I'm talking about!!!

The phenomenon continues...

See ya at Legends bro. :Cool:

[TroutOnly]

Wingnut i missed the jackpot only by a hair , we had halibuts all day but nothing but shorts,only one big lost at the boat it unhooked while the boys were trying to gaff it ,it was over twenty lbs ,but there was nothing i could do they missed on the gaff twice and i had it set up sweet,,,oh well,,,

[bones]

Nice job as always Arthur. Ever since you turned me onto the hot ticket up north Big Red and I have been killing it. I just got my first legal WSB this past sunday on my float tube and it was a good ride. She taped out at exactly 28" but I let her go. Also got a 22" and five short flatties.I gotta get myself another digi since I killed mine in the surf at your spot. I've got pics from our last two adventures that I'll post up soon. As always.....you are the man.

[eagleeyes]

you have 12 of the 3 hooked LCs and I can't even find a single one!! i've tried sports chalet, big 5, turners... nothing. any ideas?

Try BassPro

[GeordyBass]

Wingnut Pug says thank you! Come meet Wingnut Pug at the Legends of the Surf event next summer. :Wink: :Cool: :Big Grin:
Hell yeah dude! Who are you goin with?I'm taking my bassboat,,,maybe both wingys wanna hitch a ride?
I wanna see the pug catch a dd cat!

[Wingnut]

ive shown as many people as i could how rediculous that seabass was, congrats,

again, bar raised.....

GOTFISHUES
The bar is so high, I can't even reach it anymore. :LOL: :Envious:



OK Arthur,

Nice job out there again living up to the words you put in writing before your outing. Sorry to not be a witness to the fantastic catch once again!!!!!!!!

Some how some was we will work it out to get some time in the surf together!!!:Wink:

Steve
You let me know when you're ready Steve! Going to the Legends event? Hope to see you there my friend. :Wink: :Cool: :Big Grin:


Steve, I didn't see ya out there on the yak. Probably best that you didn't come out, pretty tough on Sunday. Maybe I'll run into you in a couple of weeks.

Arthur - I stayed in my other spot (that I also see you guys periodically) this weekend. Caught a 24" hali with my son Saturday morning and another 22" hali solo Sunday morning. It was foggy but the water was really clear Saturday morning. My son actually saw a under sized hali swim under the kayak. He says "dad. I should throw a bait there." Then, proceeded to throw a drop shot rigged bait near it and wham - he caught one hali!

Hope to see you next time, Art.
I was going to stop by the "other" spot on my way back home but was too wiped out. I kinda thought that you might be there. :Wink: Great job on the legal Flattie Steve, good times with your son. :Big Grin: See you out there soon. :Cool:


you have 12 of the 3 hooked LCs and I can't even find a single one!! i've tried sports chalet, big 5, turners... nothing. any ideas?
Basspro.com or look on Ebay, there are some listed on there right now. :Wink:


Pulling the rabbit out of the hat again.........I'd like to have your arsenal in my box!!!!!! the crappie are WFO if you want a guided trip up here. Mikey
Thanks Mikey, one of these days I'm gonna reach into that hat and the Rabbit won't be there. :LOL: But I know that it was a great run while it lasted. :Envious: I might take you up on the Crappie guided trip one of these days. :Wink:


Nice going wingnut. You are a blessed man when it comes to fishing.

thanks for the report and pics.

TM65
Feel better Patrick, get well before the Legends event. I expect you there at your BBQ post with the tri-tips!!! :Cool: :Envious:


Now that's what I'm talking about!!!

The phenomenon continues...

See ya at Legends bro. :Cool:
See ya soon Binh! :Big Grin:


Wingnut i missed the jackpot only by a hair , we had halibuts all day but nothing but shorts,only one big lost at the boat it unhooked while the boys were trying to gaff it ,it was over twenty lbs ,but there was nothing i could do they missed on the gaff twice and i had it set up sweet,,,oh well,,,
Lost at the gaff, damn, it's out of your hands, you did your job getting it to the gaff Bob. :Neutral: Next year! Those are some nice looking Cudas though. See ya Sunday bright & early! :Wink:


Nice job as always Arthur. Ever since you turned me onto the hot ticket up north Big Red and I have been killing it. I just got my first legal WSB this past sunday on my float tube and it was a good ride. She taped out at exactly 28" but I let her go. Also got a 22" and five short flatties.I gotta get myself another digi since I killed mine in the surf at your spot. I've got pics from our last two adventures that I'll post up soon. As always.....you are the man.
Wow Mike, we both got our first legal WSB on the same day! :Cool:
Great job and hope to see you in a few weeks at the Legends event! :Big Grin:


Try BassPro
:Thumbs Up: Or Ebay. :Wink:


Hell yeah dude! Who are you goin with?I'm taking my bassboat,,,maybe both wingys wanna hitch a ride?
I wanna see the pug catch a dd cat!
"G", this is a surf fishing event kid, I think you should leave your Bass boat at home. And if you do catch a Catfish out there, you automatically become a Surf Legend! :ROFL:
Just get yourself some waders and some surf fishing gear and you're good to go. Just to warn ya, it's much different than trolling for Stripers. :Wink:

[GeordyBass]

"G", this is surf fishing event kid, I think you should leave your Bass boat at home. And if you do catch a Catfish out there, you automatically become a Surf Legend! :ROFL:
Just get yourself some waders and some surf fishing gear and you're good to go. Just to warn ya, it's much different than trolling for Stripers. :Wink:
oh shoot,i thought you meant the legends event at irvine....LOL
I don't have any gear for the surf though....

[hoosierfisher]

WN,

I think its great that you are sharing your experiance and knowledge so freely. As an fisherman myself who once shared like you before, my hat goes off to you.

Awesome is the word.

[Nhatster]

I laughed out loud when I saw the WSB. There is only one word that describe you bro, and that word is "prolific". Better save me some of that fish! :Wink: Man, if I didn't have to work so much, I'd get out there and give you a run for the money. :LOL: See you soon.

[sansou]

Excellent! (but not surprising coming from you)

Take it easy on the surf fishing....., cast as a lefty, blindfolded or something, at this rate in 6 months you'll be burnt out and have caught pretty much anything there is to catch in the surf!!! ha ha!!

See you around.

[gletemfeelsteelgary]

Awww Hell Yeah ! awesome job on that keeper WSB...and the surf ta boot...
I just saw this post...
A Huge Congratulation to you, thats an awesome feat no matter how you slice it....

Did you eat it ?

what lb test.

Sorry if you've mentioned it...I only got a quick minute to read the post.

Nice work....one to write home about...

Gary

[Airn33]

:EyePop::EyePop::EyePop:
Dude you are the man yet again! Your posts just keep getting better and better, Whats next? A marlin from surf caught on 12 lb test line, I wouldn't be surprised. WTG WN you truly keep me amazed on this site thanks for sharing your awesome report!

[SanDimasLMB]

I hate you :LOL: but love your reports soo much. :Cool:

[Wingnut]

oh shoot,i thought you meant the legends event at irvine....LOL
I don't have any gear for the surf though....
Don't worry, your basic Striper gear will do the job just fine. Or I can let you borrow one of my surf rigs. You have insurance right? :LOL: :Wink: :Envious:


WN,

I think its great that you are sharing your experiance and knowledge so freely. As an fisherman myself who once shared like you before, my hat goes off to you.

Awesome is the word.
Like I always say, "Don't show knowledge... share knowledge." :Wink:


I laughed out loud when I saw the WSB. There is only one word that describe you bro, and that word is "prolific". Better save me some of that fish! :Wink: Man, if I didn't have to work so much, I'd get out there and give you a run for the money. :LOL: See you soon.
The WSB is mine, all mine! :Twisted: I don't think that you even went fishing this year yet huh? Sadness bro... sadness. :Neutral: Life's too short, if you can't find the time... make the time! :Cool:


Excellent! (but not surprising coming from you)

Take it easy on the surf fishing....., cast as a lefty, blindfolded or something, at this rate in 6 months you'll be burnt out and have caught pretty much anything there is to catch in the surf!!! ha ha!!

See you around.
Actually Rich, if you noticed, I already carry both a left & a right handed rig with me in the surf. :Wink: See ya in a few weeks at the big party in Irvine! :Cool:


Awww Hell Yeah ! awesome job on that keeper WSB...and the surf ta boot...
I just saw this post...
A Huge Congratulation to you, thats an awesome feat no matter how you slice it....

Did you eat it ?

what lb test.

Sorry if you've mentioned it...I only got a quick minute to read the post.

Nice work....one to write home about...

Gary
Absolutely delicious!
10lb test.
Maybe I'll see ya this Sunday in the fresh. :Wink:


:EyePop:
Dude you are the man yet again! Your posts just keep getting better and better, Whats next? A marlin from surf caught on 12 lb test line, I wouldn't be surprised. WTG WN you truly keep me amazed on this site thanks for sharing your awesome report!
Trust me, I'm just as surprised as anybody. :LOL: As long as the Fish Gods continue to be generous... I'm going to continue to graciously accept their gifts. :Envious:


I hate you :LOL: but love your reports soo much. :Cool:
Hey, don't hate me because I'm beautiful. :Big Smile:

[FISHINGBEE]

Eh! Did i not just ask hey Wingnut ever get a Legal white sea bass? And poof right in front of my eyes was a Legal WSB. I believe your striper will be next. Great job God for sure gave you the gift to fish!



FISHINGBEE

[SAMIAM]

Wing nut,

You are an angler's angler.

A true conservationist and lover of the sport, not the kill.

I see so many of these guys who go out every week or every other week taking home a ton of fish. Every time, taking home 5 yellowtail, 20 bass, 20 rockcod, 5 wsb, and all per person. And there are thousands of guys if not more every day doing the same thing off the socal coast.

I notice you release most of your catch and you really do it for the thrill of the hunt and the fight, not the thrill of the kill.

More guys need to take a lesson from a guy like you and not act so negligent of our world's resources.

It's inevitable humans are going to outrun the course of the earth as the dominant members of the ecosystem, consuming everything in its path.

Even if you take a look at the smaller versions of an ecosystem such as a lake, once a dominant species comes in and starts multiplying and eating up all the lower members of the food chain, the ecosystem eventually crumbles.

Don't mean to get somber and scientific, but that is the reality and I wish more guys who fish would just learn to respect the species, respect the concept of life (yes fish have a life and they feel pain), and just take what they need like the Indians of long ago who would thank the Gods when they were lucky enough to find a prey to hunt and take home.

Now we have all these idiots who think that they can go out and when they find the fish, they think because they got skunked the last trip they are out for blood and want to get their boat decks bloody and put up a post like "Carnage on the 425" (which they do every week).

I want to shoot idiots like this.

Sorry for the frustration, but it is plain to see, people are killing off mother nature.

[Wingnut]

Eh! Did i not just ask hey Wingnut ever get a Legal white sea bass? And poof right in front of my eyes was a Legal WSB. I believe your striper will be next. Great job God for sure gave you the gift to fish!

FISHINGBEE
You're right, you did mentioned it a couple of weeks ago... right on! :Cool:
The Striper will be a much harder trick to pull I'm afraid. :Wink:


Wing nut,

You are an angler's angler.

A true conservationist and lover of the sport, not the kill.

I see so many of these guys who go out every week or every other week taking home a ton of fish. Every time, taking home 5 yellowtail, 20 bass, 20 rockcod, 5 wsb, and all per person. And there are thousands of guys if not more every day doing the same thing off the socal coast.

I notice you release most of your catch and you really do it for the thrill of the hunt and the fight, not the thrill of the kill.

More guys need to take a lesson from a guy like you and not act so negligent of our world's resources.

It's inevitable humans are going to outrun the course of the earth as the dominant members of the ecosystem, consuming everything in its path.

Even if you take a look at the smaller versions of an ecosystem such as a lake, once a dominant species comes in and starts multiplying and eating up all the lower members of the food chain, the ecosystem eventually crumbles.

Don't mean to get somber and scientific, but that is the reality and I wish more guys who fish would just learn to respect the species, respect the concept of life (yes fish have a life and they feel pain), and just take what they need like the Indians of long ago who would thank the Gods when they were lucky enough to find a prey to hunt and take home.

Now we have all these idiots who think that they can go out and when they find the fish, they think because they got skunked the last trip they are out for blood and want to get their boat decks bloody and put up a post like "Carnage on the 425" (which they do every week).

I want to shoot idiots like this.

Sorry for the frustration, but it is plain to see, people are killing off mother nature.

SAMIAM: Since you are using my thread as a springboard for your cause, I will give you and others my honest opinion. :Cool:

Even though I choose not to keep 90% of what I catch, I cannot force my practice on anyone. If the catch is legal and within the law, people have the right to do what they please. The DFG set the guideline for size quotas and bag limits for a reason.

But I do feel that just because you are entitled to a full limit, doesn't mean that you have to take a full limit home every time. For example, the limit for Halibut is five, take one home. The limit for Perch is twenty, take five home, there's plenty of them out there. The limit for Corbina is ten (good luck catching ten), only take two home... you get the idea. Do the same for freshwater catches, but I do keep all Stripers. :LOL:

Don't feel obligated to catch your full limit to give out to family, friends and/or neighbors. Let them catch it themselves, trust me, they will enjoy it a lot more. :Wink: Keep just enough for you to enjoy... Poseidon will favor you for it. :Envious:

Remember that you can't catch tomorrow... what you keep today. :Big Grin:

[ronniek524]

Wow... Wingnut :)... Let me know next time you go fishing :)... WTG

[Beans77]

Great posting Wingnut, definitely amazing to read your reports. Just got back from 2 weeks in Baja Sur with my LC and Crocodile arsenal... All I have to say is thx for all the tips and lures. Caught at least 15 Butts, new species called Pompeno, tons of Corvina... Legals, shorts, everything!

Hopefully I can start posting pics soon.

[tr0psn4j]

You had it coming Arthur :D (the seabass that is...)

[SAMIAM]

You're right, you did mentioned it a couple of weeks ago... right on! :Cool:
The Striper will be a much harder trick to pull I'm afraid. :Wink:



SAMIAM: Since you are using my thread as a springboard for your cause, I will give you and others my honest opinion. :Cool:

Even though I choose not to keep 90% of what I catch, I cannot force my practice on anyone. If the catch is legal and within the law, people have the right to do what they please. The DFG set the guideline for size quotas and bag limits for a reason.

But I do feel that just because you are entitled to a full limit, doesn't mean that you have to take a full limit home every time. For example, the limit for Halibut is five, take one home. The limit for Perch is twenty, take five home, there's plenty of them out there. The limit for Corbina is ten (good luck catching ten), only take two home... you get the idea. Do the same for freshwater catches, but I do keep all Stripers. :LOL:

Don't feel obligated to catch your full limit to give out to family, friends and/or neighbors. Let them catch it themselves, trust me, they will enjoy it a lot more. :Wink: Keep just enough for you to enjoy... Poseidon will favor you for it. :Envious:

Remember that you can't catch tomorrow... what you keep today. :Big Grin:

My sentiment exactly WN. Just because it's legal doesn't make it the right thing to do. People just don't care and it's sad.

Like I said, I respect the Indians of old who used to hunt for the table and would just take what they needed and then pray to the Gods for forgiveness for taking the life of this magnificent creature and to thank the animal for giving up its life so he can feed his family. Now people just want to take a million fish on their trips so they can take pictures and brag about their catch and then become popular with the neighbors and coworkers by giving away a ton of fish which will probably not get eaten anyway. It's a waste of life. And of course, always blame it on the commercial guys.

You can always use a net instead of a gaff, take a picture of the fish, and then release. No fillet or release or other senseless acts of cruelty or waste.

[baluga]

Excellent report Wingnut!
Great pix!

[Wingnut]

Wow... Wingnut :)... Let me know next time you go fishing :)... WTG
What's up Ronnie?!? Long time no talk, you been fishing lately? Hope all is well buddy. :Cool:


Great posting Wingnut, definitely amazing to read your reports. Just got back from 2 weeks in Baja Sur with my LC and Crocodile arsenal... All I have to say is thx for all the tips and lures. Caught at least 15 Butts, new species called Pompeno, tons of Corvina... Legals, shorts, everything!

Hopefully I can start posting pics soon.
I was waiting for an update from your trip Anthony. Sounds like a fabulous trip and congrats on all the great catch. Can't wait to see some pics. :Cool: Going South of the border to do some surf fishing will be a reality for me one of these days. :Wink:


You had it coming Arthur :D (the seabass that is...)
All legal & legit Chris... I even reeled it in all by myself this time. :Wink: :ROFL:


My sentiment exactly WN. Just because it's legal doesn't make it the right thing to do. People just don't care and it's sad.

Like I said, I respect the Indians of old who used to hunt for the table and would just take what they needed and then pray to the Gods for forgiveness for taking the life of this magnificent creature and to thank the animal for giving up its life so he can feed his family. Now people just want to take a million fish on their trips so they can take pictures and brag about their catch and then become popular with the neighbors and coworkers by giving away a ton of fish which will probably not get eaten anyway. It's a waste of life. And of course, always blame it on the commercial guys.

You can always use a net instead of a gaff, take a picture of the fish, and then release. No fillet or release or other senseless acts of cruelty or waste.
You are true to your conviction SAMIAM, I really respect that. But tread carefully while trying to impose your beliefs on others. Views and opinions on this subject matter are as diverse as there are species of fish in the ocean. :Wink:


Excellent report Wingnut!
Great pix!
Thank you Baluga. :Cool:

[GeordyBass]

Don't worry, your basic Striper gear will do the job just fine. Or I can let you borrow one of my surf rigs. You have insurance right? :LOL: :Wink: :Envious:

LOL,,,i'll give you $5 for your insurance,,,and if anything breaks you pay!:Envious:

[BIGRED KILLA]

I need to look at this again.

[fish_sauce]

I need to look at this again.

This is too funny. I was justttttt digging up this report to show a buddy yesterday! =)

[fishshep]

Being out so long, had a feeling you were going to SB area for sure, and nail them like you always do !!!
Like your never give up, go the extra mile dillingence and focus !!!

[LADY DESIRE']

You were cuter when you were younger!

WHY did you shoot the little seal? :Sad:

[saltman]

Master Wingnut,
You are the surf master on those lures, great job on bring in that white seabass.
Satlman...

[JESSEJAMES]

That wasn't a gift from poseidon. That was a gift for poseidon!

[flyngby]

You were cuter when you were younger!

WHY did you shoot the little seal? :Sad:

Leave Arthur Alone!

Give Yuri Sputnick a call!!!!!! :ROFL:

[Wingnut]

Geez, let this thread "rest in peace" already... :LOL:
Thanks again guys & gals... fish on!