Barred Surfperch (SLABS) in Full Force

[hoosierfisher]

Alex Here...

Sam & I decided to hit the local waters again. This time for Barred Surfperch. Timing seemed just right for local perch action to peak. I've alway had my luck between December and March in areas with high waves.

After morning prayer for good luck, Sam and I endulged ourselves to IHOP pancakes. Didn't want to get hungry when action pick up. By the way, I pickup a new PDA last night to replace my "Wet PDA & Digital Camera" (hence more pictures from my phone camera).

After a much discussion, we decided to hit the North waters. I will not name the location, but those who know the area will be able to pick out the location.

We settled on North waters and arrived at about 11:30 AM. I wanted Sam to experiance large slab action, rather than 3-6 inch deals.

After about 30 minutes of gearing up, we hit the water at about 12 noon. Originally, we were using Power Bait (blood warm). We were getting hits, but they were all small. No FUN here....:Confused:

We decided to go with LC (see picture below) thinking that we may get lucky and get some halibut and/or big slabs. (Right Decision :Cool:)

Actually, the first fish of the day was a small halibut. Soon after, we got slammed with bites from large slab perches. Sam was treated with his first legit perch action. :EyePop: Man, I was happy to see him all happy. Well worth the trip.

Starting the Day right - 11 Inch
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Sam's First Perch of the Day - 12 Inch (Career High for him)
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The bite was furious and they mostly averaged between 11 to 14 inches. There were times when, we were getting hits on every casts. I would have to say the bites were most furious at about 2:30 PM.

Perch on LC Minnow
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One of Many for the Day
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At about 3 PM, we decided that we had enough. Good day of fishing. No keeper halibuts but we were not going for them for this water is not well known for legal halibuts in high frequecy.

Sam's Second Perch - Nice One at 11 Inch
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Here is the general information.
Condition: Cloudy
Time: 12 PM to 3 PM
Tide Conditions: Incoming
Bait Used: LC Flash Minnow (Tricked out with black & red dots - see below)
Location: By #2 LG Tower
Bite Point: 5-10 Yards from Shoreline (real close to open sand)
Total Fish Caught: 1 short hali, 30 perch (most released). We kept some for dinner.

Tricked Out LC Flash Minnow (Red & Black Dots Added)
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Weapons of War
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Average Size: 12 Inch to 14 Inch
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Heading up to Mammoth for a week with Church people. We plan to hit it again when we return. Good luck guys!

[pasadenafishin]

awesome detailed report!! nice job out there

[Ren714]

Nice slabs! Thanks for the report...

[candyman]

Great job out there! That is a very nice collection of LCs you got there, and adding those dots drives the fishes crazy

[Wingnut]

Those LC's looks familiar. :Wink: Nice job on the Perch... more big slabs will show up here in the next few months to spawn. If you happen to hook into a big prego female that starts popping out live young... please release her. :Cool: Thanks for the excellent report.

[ghetto dad]

Great job man......thanks for the great report and pics

GD

[bergie berg]

I need to get on some slabs before I head back to school... Great job and it looks like you had a great time!

[Nhatster]

Are those Perch good to eat? Probably tastes like saltwater crappies, yum! Looks like a nice day out there, good job.

[fishshep]

Proof Positive!!!
Prayers Work!!!:Big Grin:

[supasportkid]

good job, those are some hog perch

[FISHSTIX]

A nice day of fishing with stacks of big slabs you guys got there. Thanks for the report and pix:Cool:

[DCCTrouserTrout]

That's about a 5,000 dollar tackle box you got there... ha ha ha Those perch are some biggins'

[crappiemike]

way to go on them surf perches!!!

cm

[sidified]

Amen, brother---

[Seng90806]

man oh man!!! i need to find out where this place is so i can catch my first slabs from the surf :LOL: GREAT JOB OUT THERE!!!

[megafisher94]

how do the perches taste??? ive only eaten leos out of the surf.

[Lightline]

Tricked Out LC Flash Minnow (Red & Black Dots Added)
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL1909/11432334/21299423/349727919.jpg

Weapons of War
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL1909/11432334/21299423/349727479.jpg




Did you take wingnuts box of lucky craft and his frankenstein lucky craft..:LOL:

[bigroxydog]

Looks like a lot of fun, I need some help I have only hit surf fishing spots South of Seal Beach. On Friday I have to take my son up to Peperdine Univeristy up in Malibu. Can any budy give a couple hot spots to try Surf fishing South Of Malibu?:???:

[hoosierfisher]

Did you take wingnuts box of lucky craft and his frankenstein lucky craft..:LOL:

I wish I could have taken his box of lucky craft. It would have saved me alot of cash. However, I did copy his coloring of LC on some of his posting. It turned out to be a great move. Thank you Arthur. You are a man who knows how to share your knowledge without being prideful. A very unique trait.


how do the perches taste??? ive only eaten leos out of the surf.

All of the perches caught were given to our pastor's mother. I understand that they tried some and some are in the freezer. I've tasted them before and they are delicious.



Looks like a lot of fun, I need some help I have only hit surf fishing spots South of Seal Beach. On Friday I have to take my son up to Peperdine Univeristy up in Malibu. Can any budy give a couple hot spots to try Surf fishing South Of Malibu?:???:

For serious surf fishing for perch - I would recommend Zuma or Galetta area.

[hoosierfisher]

Those LC's looks familiar. :Wink: Nice job on the Perch... more big slabs will show up here in the next few months to spawn. If you happen to hook into a big prego female that starts popping out live young... please release her. :Cool: Thanks for the excellent report.

Arthur, you lead us and we copied it. Thank you for great posts and showing how to do it. I always enjoy your posting and reading up on it. Keep 'em coming pal...

[recnpark]

Would love to try surf fishing. Been once or twice, but no luck. Anybody want to give me ideas of where to even be close to a decent spot?