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gletemfeelsteelgary
03-09-2009, 10:50 AM
Hiro and I got there b4 the butcrack of dawn….WAY B4 dawn !

Started out with instant action on white seabass…we could see them everywhere in the dark by the suface…Hiro hooked up 1st cast gulp style….

I followed suit about 3 casts later…
Soory we didn’t take pics of them as they were way short and they don’t take well to being handled so as to be kind, we released them promptly

We proceeded to catch about 5 White Seabass each and went to target our flatfish….

It was pretty Tough but after a while …I look over at Hiro and:…….Hookup !
Hiro managed 1 short.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn284/garywuebben/marinaDELrey3-7-09KPNHiroflat1.jpg

I thought I felt that familiar sluggish feel to my jig that is often a halibut……and I don’t procrastinate so I drive steel !......Hookup!!

Hmn….I forget what these are called but I saw one recently posted, I believe from Newport….Not sure of the species but it’s one strange freakin fish….it had 2 huge fangs like a snake set back up in the roof of it’s mouth and it was making some real weird noises….not many fish trip me out but this one did…I took a quick pick and got him back into the bay where he belongs..
What is it again ?????
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn284/garywuebben/marinaDELrey3-7-09whatisit.jpg

We fished on and as Dawn came Khanh (KPN) came and joined us……
we got our sargo slayfest ON!….
we nailed many and released a couple and took our limits home for the table….hmn hmn hmn…dee-licious !

Also landed 1 Opalye.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn284/garywuebben/marinaDELrey3-7-09sargototalcatch.jpg

After that, we decided to seek some Cuda…..and Cuda is what we got….


Most were small scooters but we actually caught probably about 6-8 that were bigger models, we didn’t take photos of those as they too don’t fare well to being handled so we released them quickly.

We did take a few photos of some smaller models.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn284/garywuebben/marinaDELrey3-7-09garyandKhanhCudad.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn284/garywuebben/marinaDELrey3-7-09KPNgarycuda-1-1.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn284/garywuebben/marinaDELrey3-7-09KhanhCuda-4.jpg
Khanh proceeded to “get his slay ON!” using his saltwater version mack pattern shallow diver….he caught a grip on it ! he also nailed 'em on the sardine pattern.
Nice work there KPN !
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn284/garywuebben/marinaDELrey3-7-09KPNCuda.jpg

I landed one that was 27 ¾”…just ¼” shy of legal…

shortly after Khanh nailed one that seemed like it WOULD HAVE BEEN Legal BUT THE seal ate HALF OF IT !!!
Dayam Seal !
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn284/garywuebben/marinaDELrey3-7-09KhanhCuda-3.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn284/garywuebben/marinaDELrey3-7-09KhanhCuda-2.jpg
Back to targeting the flatties we went….
It was pretty slow but Hiro struck again, unfortunately way short but at least he managed 2 for the day.


We also landed 1 Sandbass just at legal and 1 calico. (sorry didn’t bother with pics)

What a great time we had…we probably caught over 30 Cuda, many were in the larger range but only 2 near or at legal size.

Good times….good times !,
Gary
JSAUCE818
03-09-2009, 11:43 AM
Talk about Slayage! good job out there fellas....that wierd looking fish looks like a Midshipman...idk though, these salwater junkies might want to chime in.
Nessie Hunter
03-09-2009, 12:54 PM
Yep, what he said... Midshipman..

They sing during mating season, loud enough to get complaints from the locals..??

WTG, great variety and good job on the change ups to target Diff fishies..
Taco's. hmmmm yummy



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LateFisher
03-09-2009, 01:04 PM
GREAT JOB DONE BY ALL :Beer Toast: I HOPE TO GET OUT THERE AGAIN SOON !!!! BY THE WAY I GOT THE BOAT FIXED, IT WAS A BAD COIL.
Santa Fe Eric
03-09-2009, 01:19 PM
Way to let them feel the steel brother!

I always enjoy reading your posts. What pound test were you running on that spinning reel?

Great Post and Pics!
Wingnut
03-09-2009, 01:24 PM
I hate feeding the Seals! We only saw one Seal on Sunday at NPH.
Looks like a great day in MDR.
Congrats to all on a nice variety of catch.
gletemfeelsteelgary
03-09-2009, 02:24 PM
Way to let them feel the steel brother!

I always enjoy reading your posts. What pound test were you running on that spinning reel?

Great Post and Pics!
for cuda on the LC I was running 15 lb seaguar..

for the halibut and other species, 8 & 10lb
BIGRED KILLA
03-09-2009, 02:50 PM
Looks like you guys did great out there sucks about the seals to many around. Next time you guys will get the legal flatties. Thanks for the pics and report.





Bigred
Santa Fe Eric
03-09-2009, 02:59 PM
for cuda on the LC I was running 15 lb seaguar..

for the halibut and other species, 8 & 10lb

Thanks Gary,

I really appeciate the way you share information.
gletemfeelsteelgary
03-09-2009, 03:05 PM
Thanks Gary,

I really appeciate the way you share information.

No problem Eric, one last pc of info....if you go for the flatties or bass....try fishing the Gulp alive Minnow in the Emerald Shiner or smelt pattern...4" on a 1/4" ounce jighead....good luck
TroutOnly
03-09-2009, 08:03 PM
GREAT JOB BOYS,,,,,,,,t/o
bones
03-09-2009, 08:30 PM
Great Job Gary......We know you are all about the slayage!
Your MDR reports remind me of when I was a kid and I fished there every weekend with my dad. I would ALWAYS be green to the gills on our boat by 11am or so......My dad would always drop me back off at the baitdock where I would slay halibut,bonito,macks and a ton of small cudas all on live bait. Nice to see that the species in MDR have all still thrived especially the cudas......They have always been thick at MDR for some reason for over 30 years!
I just hope the MLPA folks don't use your accomplishments against us! UMMMM.....Errrrrr......We will tell them that KPN was feeding the seals!
In my letter and EMAIL to the MLPA I am mentioning the FNN. I hope the MLPA Ecos don't think they need to protect the harbor fish population from you bro.....LOL

I am still trying to come up with a good excuse for the batray though :Head Bang:
Seng90806
03-09-2009, 10:40 PM
Man thats a whole mess of SARGO!!! Great job out there guys...look like a very productive day out there
kpn
03-10-2009, 09:17 AM
I had too much fun out there fishing with you guys. We should do this again soon......Thanks for the invited Guys.

KPN.

PS: Thanks for the gift Gary :Wink:.