Legal Butt Streak Broken... But Got a New Species! Sunday in the Surf with Flyngby.

[Wingnut]

After partying it up with the FNN Team 57 crew at the Legends event Saturday, I hit the Santa Barbara surf with Steve (Flyngby) Sunday morning. Steve was gracious enough to have me as a guest on his boat in the Newport Harbor a couple of months ago. I wanted to return the favor by getting him on some Halibut action in the surf. Now I know why I don't consider guiding as a career option. :Neutral: I can't seem put anybody except for myself on any fish. :LOL: Not only I failed miserably as a guide, but my consecutive legal Halibut streak came to an end and I failed to catch a Perch for my report. :Evil: Oh well, all good things must come to an end... time to start a new streak. :Wink:

Well, since the total fish count for today was six lousy short Butts, I'll try to make this report at least somewhat interesting. There are no fish porn in this report, but I think Steve took pictures of a few shorts, so he may post them up later. Yeah, I know, pics of short Halibut... whoopee!

Headed up the Santa Barbara coastline early to see if there were any truth to what I've been hearing from my local sources. The Northern bite has been on a steady decline with the Halibut action cooling off drastically. My inside sources were indeed correct.

Conditions were great, very mild surf, water temperature just a bit cool but still good, water clarity was great and much less salad in the water compared the past few weeks. Everything looked perfect... but the fish was either not there or just wasn't very active, only the shorties. :Confused:

Here's my attempt to jump start this boring report. :Wink:
NEW SPECIES ALERT!!!!
Wingnut gets a couple of LEGAL "Landlocked" Mermaids!!! :Big Smile: "CPR" of course.
As it turns out, their "boyfriends" likes surf fishing also. :Rolls Eyes: :Envious:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut2/Wingnut3/Picture007-9-2.jpg

We hit up several spots and every stop were a carbon copy of each other. Conditions was near perfect but the fish didn't want to play. Only the short Flatties made an appearance... the legal boys took the day off. :mad:

I did show Steve a few things today, other than how to catch short Butts :LOL:, I taught him "Aggressive" Surf Wading 101. :Twisted: I'll let him tell the story if he wish to do so. Plenty of bites today, just not enough quality fish to show for it.

Here are some pics of our day. Steve may post some more up from his camera later. :Cool:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut2/Wingnut3/Picture006-10.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut2/Wingnut3/Picture004-13.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut2/Wingnut3/Picture009-8.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut2/Wingnut3/Picture008-8.jpg

The Mermaid bite was wide open... but I caught my limit of two already and had to stop fishing for them. :Envious:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut2/Wingnut3/Picture005-10-1.jpg

I had a great time today even though the fishing was quite slow. Steve, you are a class act and terrific company. I'm glad that our schedule finally coincide allowing me to show you my realm of the salt. :Cool: Looking forward to heading back out there with you again soon. Next time, the Flat Boys won't be so lucky. :Twisted:

Have a pleasant week everybody... be safe and enjoy the upcoming Labor Day weekend. :Cool: :Big Grin:

Arthur (Wingnut) :Envious:

"I'm one of those people who can't resist getting a kick out of life... even if it's a kick in the teeth."

Extras:

Weapons
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut2/Wingnut3/Picture003-14.jpg

The "Peace" Hippy Mobile. :Shocked:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut2/Wingnut3/Picture010-8.jpg

Parting shot.
Bad to the Bone!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut2/Wingnut3/Picture-7.jpg

[pyronut]

Hey there,

Great report Wingnut. I know you will get them next time you always do....It looked to be WFO on the landlocked mermaids...lol...

I look forward to you next report..

Pyronut

[fish_sauce]

Thankyou guys, for the report.

I've also noticed the steady decline in bites in our OC area water...plenty of bait fish and sand-dab sized halis but the larger females are getting harder and harder to come by.

my buddies think i'm crazy for wanting to drive back up to Santa Barbara to surf fish...since i would bet my luck on the fact that the fish are reluctant to bite as oppose to the fish not being there :Wink: A slight drop in water temperature can drastically shut down the bite!

Better luck next time, fellas!

[Cangler]

They certainly are benifits when beach fishing !

[eagleeyes]

Arthur,

Good pictures ;-) I must have missed you yesterday. I was in the water around 10:30am for couple hours due to my wife doing her triathlon event. She finished well. Kids/I cheered. Got back home and took both my kids kayaking. Just like you guys, we ended up empty handed. Water was really clear. Asked a float tuber that I always see and he ended up with couple shorts all morning. All in all, it's been dismal but the kids had fun.

[kpn]

That's call "fishing" buddy! You & Steve will get into them next time. Atleast "The Mermaid bite was wide open" :ROFL::ROFL::ROFL:.

KPN.

[flyngby]

Arthur,

Thanks again for hosting me on our northern adventure to your normally hot spots.:Big Grin:

It was a great change of pace from my normal routine in the Harbor finesse fishing. Being introduced to your "COMBAT" style of working the surf at a furious pace is something I will remember for a long time.

Although today was not a day of slaying the Flatboys, I came away with some valuable experiences for the future.:Thumbs Up:

The Aggressive Surf Wading 101 lesson was a challenge for me!! I paid the price several times for being in to close!!!!!!!:Bug Eyes:

Although your legal streak ended on the Flatboys today I am sure it will get you going again for something fantastic in the future. The 2 not so Flat Mermaids were your Catch of the Day!!!

I had a great time today with you my "Friend" and we will get our schedules to align again in the future!!

A few pics of Arthur in action.
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z286/flyngby/CIMG0817.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z286/flyngby/CIMG0812.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z286/flyngby/CIMG0815.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z286/flyngby/CIMG0810.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z286/flyngby/CIMG0809.jpg
Thanks again Arthur!!!!!!

Steve

PS Thanks for the trip to the WINGNUT Tackle Shop!!!!!!!!

[klocked]

Still looked like a great day to be out in the water!!

Maybe next time if you aren't getting bit well with the LC, you might want to switch it up and try dropshotting as per what Sinjin has mentioned in his recent post.... Targeting Halibut from Shore (Part 2) (http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?t=22297)

When I can't get bit using the LC, I'll tie on a dropshot using either of these baits......
Berkley® 5" PowerBait® Saltwater Jerk Shad (http://www.berkley-fishing.com/prod.php?k=96562&sk=96229&p=PURMSWJS5-GSD%20(1109369)#MSWJS5-PW (1109374))
Berkley® 7" Gulp!® Saltwater Jerk Shad (http://www.berkley-fishing.com/prod.php?k=96422&sk=96346&u=GSJS7#GSJS7-BPN (1123844))

Nice job on the Mermaids though:LOL:


Klocked

[Granny Fish]

Nice report and pictures Aurther. Even though there weren't any fish pictures.

Obviously, you were never a hippy, cause you don't know how to do the piece sign. :Wink:

[gavin310]

I don't know... those butts look legal to me. If not, man girls are growing up fast these days.

[Captain Boracho]

glad to see land tuna season is still in its prime, some reason it starts declining in the colder months.

[tacklejunkie]

No legals! :Shocked: At least the mermaids were hittin'! One or the other and all is good! :LOL:
Nice work out there guys. I was too burned out Sunday to fish!

[GeordyBass]

LOL i envy wingnut pug!That dog is a "G"!:Cool:

[TroutChaser]

Hey Wingnut,

You ever try getting "Wingnut Pug" on a cereal box? My Dogs are big fans but lack the style.


Chaser

[FishNFurious]

Art, maybe you can invite those mermaids to your pad for the next poker party. :LOL: They can bring their boyfriends, we'll take their cash AND their girls at the same time. :Twisted:
Too bad about your legal halibut streak ending man, ten trips, that is some streak. :Shocked: It was nice seeing you in Irvine too, that was a lot of fun. :Cool:

[one_leg]

Open Wide!!! Holy Cow, I gotta get down to the beach again ASAP.


Did you guys get a contact high while standing next to that "Magic Bus"?




Thanks for the report/pics.


O_L

[rusty6]

gotta love those UCSBeezies!!!!!!! looks like an awesome day fish or no fish

[supasportkid]

very nice mermaids! WTG!

[Wingnut]

Hey there,

Great report Wingnut. I know you will get them next time you always do....It looked to be WFO on the landlocked mermaids...lol...

I look forward to you next report..

Pyronut
Yeah, there's always the next time. The Mermaids made up for the uneventful day. :Wink:


Thankyou guys, for the report.

I've also noticed the steady decline in bites in our OC area water...plenty of bait fish and sand-dab sized halis but the larger females are getting harder and harder to come by.

my buddies think i'm crazy for wanting to drive back up to Santa Barbara to surf fish...since i would bet my luck on the fact that the fish are reluctant to bite as oppose to the fish not being there :Wink: A slight drop in water temperature can drastically shut down the bite!

Better luck next time, fellas!
That's what I've been hearing... that the Halibut bite has tappered off just about everywhere. Hopefully we'll see another spike sometime next month. :Wink: I think I might hit up my Calico surf spot this holiday weekend. Do the fresh on Sunday & the salt on Labor Day... sounds like a plan.


They certainly are benifits when beach fishing !
Yes, the fringe benefits are great. :Envious:


Arthur,

Good pictures ;-) I must have missed you yesterday. I was in the water around 10:30am for couple hours due to my wife doing her triathlon event. She finished well. Kids/I cheered. Got back home and took both my kids kayaking. Just like you guys, we ended up empty handed. Water was really clear. Asked a float tuber that I always see and he ended up with couple shorts all morning. All in all, it's been dismal but the kids had fun.
It sounds like you have an active family Steve, that's great. We didn't get to that area until later and it was quite crowded in the beach... kinda wished I had a kayak. :Wink: I was looking for you out there, but figured it was kind of late in the afternoon. It was pretty slow, I only managed a few shorts out of each area, a total of six for the day. Hopefully the bite will pick up again next month. See you soon. :Cool:


That's call "fishing" buddy! You & Steve will get into them next time. Atleast "The Mermaid bite was wide open" :ROFL::ROFL::ROFL:.

KPN.
It was fun even though it was slower than what I was getting used to. The Mermaids kept the day interesting. It was great seeing you at the Legends event Khanh, talk to ya soon my friend. :Big Grin:


Arthur,

Thanks again for hosting me on our northern adventure to your normally hot spots.:Big Grin:

It was a great change of pace from my normal routine in the Harbor finesse fishing. Being introduced to your "COMBAT" style of working the surf at a furious pace is something I will remember for a long time.

Although today was not a day of slaying the Flatboys, I came away with some valuable experiences for the future.:Thumbs Up:

The Aggressive Surf Wading 101 lesson was a challenge for me!! I paid the price several times for being in to close!!!!!!!:Bug Eyes:

Although your legal streak ended on the Flatboys today I am sure it will get you going again for something fantastic in the future. The 2 not so Flat Mermaids were your Catch of the Day!!!

I had a great time today with you my "Friend" and we will get our schedules to align again in the future!!

A few pics of Arthur in action.
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z286/flyngby/CIMG0817.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z286/flyngby/CIMG0812.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z286/flyngby/CIMG0815.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z286/flyngby/CIMG0810.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z286/flyngby/CIMG0809.jpg
Thanks again Arthur!!!!!!

Steve

PS Thanks for the trip to the WINGNUT Tackle Shop!!!!!!!!
Thanks again Steve for being such great company. I enjoyed the interesting conversation on the road to and from our destinations as well as fishing side by side with you in the surf. You'll get the hang and the timing down when skipping the surf-sets soon enough... it does take some practice. But as you witnessed a few times on Sunday, it got the best of me on a couple of occassions. :LOL: Take care of yourself my friend, and I'll see you soon. :Cool: Not so "flat" Mermaids... you got me laughing out loud with that comment. :Envious:


Still looked like a great day to be out in the water!!

Maybe next time if you aren't getting bit well with the LC, you might want to switch it up and try dropshotting as per what Sinjin has mentioned in his recent post.... Targeting Halibut from Shore (Part 2) (http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?t=22297)

When I can't get bit using the LC, I'll tie on a dropshot using either of these baits......
Berkley® 5" PowerBait® Saltwater Jerk Shad (http://www.berkley-fishing.com/prod.php?k=96562&sk=96229&p=PURMSWJS5-GSD%20(1109369)#MSWJS5-PW (1109374))
Berkley® 7" Gulp!® Saltwater Jerk Shad (http://www.berkley-fishing.com/prod.php?k=96422&sk=96346&u=GSJS7#GSJS7-BPN (1123844))

Nice job on the Mermaids though:LOL:


Klocked
Thanks for the advice, I will keep that in mind.


Nice report and pictures Aurther. Even though there weren't any fish pictures.

Obviously, you were never a hippy, cause you don't know how to do the piece sign. :Wink:
I figured I had my palm facing the wrong way when doing the peace sign. :LOL: The fish pics were courtesy of Steve (Flyngby). Just a bunch of shorts and I didn't even bother to take out my camera.


I don't know... those butts look legal to me. If not, man girls are growing up fast these days.
They were legal... just barely I think. :Wink:


glad to see land tuna season is still in its prime, some reason it starts declining in the colder months.
Ha Ha, get out there and enjoy it while it last... only about a month or so left in the season. :Twisted: It was nice chatting with you at the Legends event, take care. :Cool:


No legals! :Shocked: At least the mermaids were hittin'! One or the other and all is good! :LOL:
Nice work out there guys. I was too burned out Sunday to fish!
I was pretty drained Saturday night too, but it's something with the surf that energizes me whenever I step into the water. :Wink:
It was great to see you at the event Casey, good luck whenever you head back out there.


LOL i envy wingnut pug!That dog is a "G"!:Cool:
The original Gangsta Pug. :Twisted:
Too bad you & your dad didn't make it to the Legends event "G".
I might be hitting up Castaic this Sunday, maybe I'll see ya out there. :Cool:


Hey Wingnut,

You ever try getting "Wingnut Pug" on a cereal box? My Dogs are big fans but lack the style.

Chaser
She's an awesome dog with a great personality and smart as hell. She learned many tricks over the years. But don't give her any ideas... she might ask me for an agent. :LOL:


Art, maybe you can invite those mermaids to your pad for the next poker party. :LOL: They can bring their boyfriends, we'll take their cash AND their girls at the same time. :Twisted:
Too bad about your legal halibut streak ending man, ten trips, that is some streak. :Shocked: It was nice seeing you in Irvine too, that was a lot of fun. :Cool:
Now that sounds like a plan Vince. :Twisted:
About the legal Halibut streak... all good things must come to an end. :Neutral:
I'm glad that you came to the event with the boys. I wished that you guys caught more than a bunch of Bluegills, but at least everybody had fun. See ya soon.





Open Wide!!! Holy Cow, I gotta get down to the beach again ASAP.


Did you guys get a contact high while standing next to that "Magic Bus"?


Thanks for the report/pics.


O_L

We did detect a strange aroma coming from that van. :Cool:


gotta love those UCSBeezies!!!!!!! looks like an awesome day fish or no fish
They were everywhere... on the beach... in the water... :Shocked:
But the Halibut had my full attention... yeah right. :Envious:


very nice mermaids! WTG!
Yes indeed. :Cool:

[Nhatster]

Hahaha, nice job on making a slow day report interesting.
Maybe you had a slow day, but no skunk once again. When was the last time you got skunked anyways? Nice job again brother. :Cool:
Mom wants to know if the egg rolls were okay for you guys last Saturday.

[Liteliner]

Looks like another awesome day of fishing for butts to me. Congrats....

[Badfish2]

Good job wingnut.. you have the touch for the ocean bite.

[Troutman65]

Arthur & Steve, Nice going out in the surf. Don't worry about loosing your streak Arthur, You have that golden touch brother.:Big Grin::Wink: Wish I could of attended Legends II :Crying: Talk to you later about that. You really got me wanting to try the surf fishing next Season Arthur.:Envious: Thanks for the pics Steve.:Cool:

[bones]

Definately Legal Butts by any standard. Something about the SB beauty's. Even if it's a slow day fishing......... The smell of coppertone and the UCSB girlies make up for it that's for sure.

[BIGRED KILLA]

Thanks for the great pics and report maybe the fishing gods wanted to reward you with just eye candy today thats sometimes better lol.NEXT TIME BRING YOUR PUG UP THERE....







Bigred

[flyngby]

Arthur,

It is time for you to create a way for "WINGNUT PUG" to go along with you on your fishing expeditions. The many different talents and characters that she has will definitely attract some hotties!!

Never mind that suggestion as there would no fishing to be done as they would be lining up to get her photos.

See ya soon!!!!!!!!!!!

What will you amaze us with next????????

Steve

[olfishergal]

Very nice
Wingnut............Maybe I had better get out there quick and see if there are any Mermen out there in that surf......:Envious: :Horns:

[Badbeat]

What's the limit on mermaids? I always see a few of those hanging around your place every time I'm over there. :Wink: A bad day for you with six halibut is still a pretty damn decent day for most of us. :LOL: Nice going bro. Thanks for getting me and the boys the pontoon on Saturday at the event, see ya Sunday. :Cool:

[Wingnut]

Hahaha, nice job on making a slow day report interesting.
Maybe you had a slow day, but no skunk once again. When was the last time you got skunked anyways? Nice job again brother. :Cool:
Mom wants to know if the egg rolls were okay for you guys last Saturday.
What is a Skunk?!? :LOL:
The egg rolls was a big a hit once again, they were completely wiped out!
Mom makes the best egg rolls. :Big Grin:


Looks like another awesome day of fishing for butts to me. Congrats....
Butts of the wrong kind I'm afraid. :Wink:


Good job wingnut.. you have the touch for the ocean bite.
:Cool:


Arthur & Steve, Nice going out in the surf. Don't worry about loosing your streak Arthur, You have that golden touch brother.:Big Grin::Wink: Wish I could of attended Legends II :Crying: Talk to you later about that. You really got me wanting to try the surf fishing next Season Arthur.:Envious: Thanks for the pics Steve.:Cool:
I know the story Patrick, too bad you couldn't make it buddy. :Neutral:
Surf fishing really don't have a season my friend, you can start at any time. :Wink: But when you do decide to start, I'll set you in the right direction my friend. :Cool:


Definately Legal Butts by any standard. Something about the SB beauty's. Even if it's a slow day fishing......... The smell of coppertone and the UCSB girlies make up for it that's for sure.
Yeah Mike, one of the lovelies actually asked if she could hold my rod, I said uh... okay. :LOL: :Envious: Then she proceeded to backlash my reel. :Evil:


Thanks for the great pics and report maybe the fishing gods wanted to reward you with just eye candy today thats sometimes better lol.NEXT TIME BRING YOUR PUG UP THERE....

Bigred
Yeah, but I'd rather have them reward me with legal Hali though. :LOL: Eye candies come and go, but legal Butts are rare. :Wink: The Pug might accompany me on one of my outings very soon.
It was really nice chatting with ya on Saturday. :Cool:


Arthur,

It is time for you to create a way for "WINGNUT PUG" to go along with you on your fishing expeditions. The many different talents and characters that she has will definitely attract some hotties!!

Never mind that suggestion as there would no fishing to be done as they would be lining up to get her photos.

See ya soon!!!!!!!!!!!

What will you amaze us with next????????

Steve
Wingnut Pug might join me for a slaying session here very soon Steve. :Wink:
She's overdue for her first fishing appearance. :Envious:



Very nice
Wingnut............Maybe I had better get out there quick and see if there are any Mermen out there in that surf......:Envious: :Horns:
Plenty of them out there too Chris... and I can tell you that at least one, will be in waders. :Wink: :Envious:


What's the limit on mermaids? I always see a few of those hanging around your place every time I'm over there. :Wink: A bad day for you with six halibut is still a pretty damn decent day for most of us. :LOL: Nice going bro. Thanks for getting me and the boys the pontoon on Saturday at the event, see ya Sunday. :Cool:
Mermaids are evil... stay away from them Binh! :Twisted:
I would trade in all six short Butts for a single legal one. :LOL:
No problem on the pontoon bro, thank Dana, he hooked it up for me. :Cool:

[steve092]

Don't worry Wingnut, the lack of a legal will be made up in your next report I'm sure. You'll catch a striper!!!