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ghetto dad

05-03-2009, 09:41 PM

Good evening everyone,

I am EXHAUSTED, so im going to make this a short one everyone…sorry!

Well, after much anticipation about the Icon charter , and after much preparation, Sunday finally arrived.

My wife and I arrived at the landing earlier than normal to set up a “Congratulations” banner on the Icon congratulating my niece and her new husband Chris on their recent marriage. Once we set that up, went up to the landing to start greeting people for our charter, and to finish some last minute preparations. Today we had an all-star line-up consisting of:

Ghetto Dad
2. Shelley Phelps (my wife)
3. Michelle T. (my niece)
4. Chris T. (niece's husband)
5. Victor101
6. Ron T. (brother in law)
7. Tammy T. (my sister)
8. Chrystal B. (my niece)
9. Chrystal’s Friend
10. Jason T. (nephew)
11. Bruce Watson
12. O. F. G!!!
13. Bassin Chef
14. Hakavelli
15. Really Drunk
16. Osiito
17. KaliDawg
18. G$
19. Grandpa Fish
20. Granny Fish
21. Joe Romero
22. P*** Erick
23. David E’s Homie
24. Bucket Bay
25. Odium
26. The Coach!

Shawn called us down to the boat at 6:50 a.m., and we left the dock promptly at 7 a.m. Shawn made his morning safety speech, and then he informed us that we had some live squid and sardines already on the boat, so there was no need to even stop at the receiver. He also informed us we were going outside and fish sculpin in the morning, then inside in the afternoon. While motoring through the harbor, Shawn called me up to the wheelhouse and told me he was thinking about going up to Rocky Point, and said that he thought we would have a better chance at quality reds, rockfish, and sheephead. He asked what I thought, and I replied I totally trust his decision, and to do what he feels would be the best location for my people. After much thought, he decided on making the 2 hour run up to Rocky Point so that we would have a better shot at more quality rockfish. So we all set up our gear, ordered breakfast, and sat back for the long run.

Once we got around Point Fermin, the swells were getting fairly large. The farther West we went, the larger the swells got. This was not good for a few of the people, and my sister ended up getting seasick. Once we made the turn up at Point Vincente, the swells did eventually lay down. Not fully, but much better than the ride up there.

We fished anywhere from 180-240 feet all morning. Every spot Shawn fished, the meter was LOADED with fish…Reds and Grouper! Unfortunatley, the meter was also LOADED with bait, which made for a very slow day of fishing. Also, the conditions were horrible, SE all day, ripping uphill current, etch. Shawn must have moved that boat 20 times, and he was getting very frustrated at the lack of quantity and quality of the rockfish in this area. So he decided to make a run inside early in the afternoon, and fish some inside spots on the way home.

We did pick a few nicer quality rockfish throughout the day, and I apologive for not taking more pics of everyone, and not spending as much time with people as they are used to spending when we fish together. I was spending time with my wife today, which we needed to do. I did my best to socialize with everyone……

First inside spot was probably around 50 feet, and it produced one nice Sheephead for Mr Velli, and some more smaller rockfish. We fished two more spots down the line, and Shawn finally decided to call it a day.

On the way home, they weighed up jackpot, and lil homie Odium got JP with a nice Vic Grouper, it was his FIRST jp!! Way to go and great job man!! On a side note, I would like to thank him for his generosity, he turned around and gave the crew the ENTIRE JP back, which myself and the crew greatly appreciated, that was very nice of you man.

All in all, despite the lack of fish, I had a great time with everyone. Had some new and old faces on the boat, and my wife finally got to use her new rods today! My neice and Chris had a great time, and now they are on their way to Jamaicca for their honey moon. Not a bad day for them, huh??? Lol…..

Again, thanks everyone for attending, I am sorry about the slow fishing, but like I had told someone on the boat earlier, without slow days, you wouldn’t know what good days are. Have a great week everyone, and heres a few pic…sorry, I am not doing my usual “typing” above every picture, I’m tired……

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JACKPOT ODIUM!!!!! CONGRATS HOMIE!!!
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OG VIC EVEN GOT A DROP SHOT HALIBUT!!!
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Until next time…..

GD

Jackpot Jimmy

05-03-2009, 09:56 PM

Nice report Steve and good job everybody!

Bucket bay

05-03-2009, 10:15 PM

GD puting on makeup

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Don't eat and fry! you might catch the paper towel on fire and burn the house down.
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good times Good people.

TShaffer

05-03-2009, 10:30 PM

troutdog

05-03-2009, 10:34 PM

What a great group of people on one boat. Sorry to hear about the rough conditions out there, but it looks like everyone caught a fish or two and had a good time. Hopefully we'll see more of these charters in the future...WTG GD!

TD

Odium

05-03-2009, 11:03 PM

Great Post! My pictures look horrible :( hahahaha

dixoncider

05-04-2009, 07:57 AM

I went past you guys on your way out the harbor I wondered what the “Congratulations” banner was all about...Sounds like a fun trip

deanhall32

05-04-2009, 08:10 AM

Ghetto Dad is the chartermaster of the year!!

I had a blast fishing with all but one of the original BBFC guys and meeting Ghetto Dads clan. Ghetto Wife, Ghetto nieces and nephews and Ghetto Brother-in law and Ghetto sister were way cool to fish with and just hang out with.

Thanks for letting me squeeze into your charter even if I was # 26 on a limited load of only 25.

Can't wait to do it again!!

Coach

victor101

05-04-2009, 08:20 AM

Another great trip by the Randevous Master! Thanks for setting this up GD... You can stop stressing now! LOL

ghetto dad

05-04-2009, 08:45 AM

Hey sorry to hear about the slow day but it looks like everybody still had a nice day and got some fish too. Man that charter must have been a lot of fun to be on.
P.S. Saw the ICON go past us on Saturday. We loaded up and dabs and got some sculpin too.

lol...thanks man...it wasnt as fun as our "normal" trips...i was stressing too much about a couple things, and my brother in law is a pastor, so I couldn't be my "normal" joking self..lol

What a great group of people on one boat. Sorry to hear about the rough conditions out there, but it looks like everyone caught a fish or two and had a good time. Hopefully we'll see more of these charters in the future...WTG GD!

TD

thanks TD...I think ima stay off a boat till the surface action pics up....

Great Post! My pictures look horrible :( hahahaha

yours?? look at mine!!! drrrrrr....

I went past you guys on your way out the harbor I wondered what the “Congratulations” banner was all about...Sounds like a fun trip

it was fun...

Ghetto Dad is the chartermaster of the year!!

I had a blast fishing with all but one of the original BBFC guys and meeting Ghetto Dads clan. Ghetto Wife, Ghetto nieces and nephews and Ghetto Brother-in law and Ghetto sister were way cool to fish with and just hang out with.

Thanks for letting me squeeze into your charter even if I was # 26 on a limited load of only 25.

Can't wait to do it again!!

Coach

lmao @ 'ghetto" everyone....
funny lil conversation of the day:

Ghetto Dad "Sorry coach for not being my nomal self man"
Coach : "what do you mean, you mean your normal "dic* self?"
Ghetto Dad laughing "Yeah, thats what i meant!"
Coach : "Yeah, I actually miss that....you instigator"
Ghetto Dad: "Me?? Instigate? I never instigate"
Ghetto WIFE : laughing her as* off "Yea right, YOU never instigate!"

Another great trip by the Randevous Master! Thanks for setting this up GD... You can stop stressing now! LOL

thanks homie...to be honest, you seemed pi**ed towards the end of the day homie...wth...lol...I was scared to even talk to you!!!

GD

cappo

05-04-2009, 09:24 AM

Tuff fishing but looks like commaderie made it better. Glad all you guys got out man. Those are some cool shades hak.

THROWBACK RANGER

05-04-2009, 09:25 AM

nice report bro!!! looks like you all had some fun!

Ricky-Ray

05-04-2009, 10:20 AM

Sounds like it was a fun day had by all. Nice pics.

fisherbabe

05-04-2009, 10:34 AM

Congrats to your niece and her fiance! Definitely looks like everyone had a great time regardless of the conditions. Nice report and pix!

ghetto dad

05-04-2009, 10:45 AM

Tuff fishing but looks like commaderie made it better. Glad all you guys got out man. Those are some cool shades hak.

lmao...he has to match his avets cuz

nice report bro!!! looks like you all had some fun!

thanks man...still waiting to go fish some fw beasts with you!!

GD

ghetto dad

05-04-2009, 10:46 AM

Sounds like it was a fun day had by all. Nice pics.

:ROFL:It was funny ricky....I didnt fish much, I was too busy stressing about my wife catching fish, so I was walking around snackin...and Hak said im doing a "Ricky Ray"...lol

Congrats to your niece and her fiance! Definitely looks like everyone had a great time regardless of the conditions. Nice report and pix!

Thanks FB....actually, its her husband now....one day, well fish!!

GD

hakaveli

05-04-2009, 11:02 AM

Fun fishing with everyone. LETS DO IT AGAIN. OVERNIGHTER . I'll be setting it up this time.

deanhall32

05-04-2009, 11:05 AM

Fun fishing with everyone. LETS DO IT AGAIN. OVERNIGHTER . I'll be setting it up this time.

Overnighter sounds good Hak. I think we have all graduated from 3/4 days to overnighters once in awhile. It would be fun to have a beer or two with everyone else and not worrying about driving!!

hakaveli

05-04-2009, 11:11 AM

Overnighter sounds good Hak. I think we have all graduated from 3/4 days to overnighters once in awhile. It would be fun to have a beer or two with everyone else and not worrying about driving!!

we will set something up around late june to early july :)

Granny Fish

05-04-2009, 11:14 AM

We haven't been fishing much lately and finally purchased our annual fishing licence last week. It sucks when you have time to fish but don't have the money.

Thanks for putting the charter together GD. It was good seeing you and the Missus again and it was good times sharing the rail with friends. :Cool: Dispite the slow fishing, we managed to pull a few quality fish up and went home with some fillets. We enjoyed the day and I slept really good last night.

really_drunk

05-04-2009, 12:01 PM

would be fun to have a beer or two with everyone else and not worrying about driving!!

ill second that!!!:ROFL:

deanhall32

05-04-2009, 12:18 PM

ill second that!!!:ROFL:

You are funny Really Drunk!

Santa Fe Eric

05-04-2009, 12:54 PM

Once agan Congrats to the Bride and Groom!
I really wanted to be on this trip but you know. . . .

Looks like some people hooked into soem really nice fish!
I'd love to hook into one of those sheephead!

JapanRon

05-04-2009, 01:54 PM

Hi ghetto dad,

Wow ... quite a turnout !! Sounds like a fun day for everyone 'cept the skipper. Sometimes ya want to tippy-toe around some of these guys when ther are REALLY frustrated !! ha ha ha

Great report but I guess you hadn't the time to make your usual EPIC reports in the GD tradition. That's ok .... forgiven .... this time. Only reason I say that is there were plenty of pics !!

Summers coming .... I be looking for your manning the bow with your 11 foot iron-chucker !! Signs of Barracuda stirring down SD way !!

JapanRon

olfishergal

05-04-2009, 02:01 PM

GD I Had a blast fishing with all of you and good friends to boot. The fishing was slow, but as you could see, I always manage to pull in a few despite the condition. I counted and realized including the little ones that were released caught about 26 fish. Brought home some great filets and had a blast The day turned out fantastic......thanks again........OFG

deanhall32

05-04-2009, 02:57 PM

bruce watson

05-04-2009, 03:45 PM

Boy oh boy, was that chicken pot pie good last night. Oh yea, that's probably why I didn't get my picture taken. It was a nice trip GD.

Granny Fish

05-04-2009, 04:03 PM

Nice meeting you Granny Fish and Grandpa Fish!!

It was a pleasure to meet you as well.

Boy oh boy, was that chicken pot pie good last night. Oh yea, that's probably why I didn't get my picture taken. It was a nice trip GD.

I didn't get my picture taken with fish either. :Envious: I had fun tangling lines with you. :Wink:

bruce watson

05-04-2009, 05:20 PM

I had fun tangling lines with you. :Wink:

Oh Cr@p, were you flirting with me and I didn't know it.

olfishergal

05-04-2009, 06:31 PM

Take it easy Bruce. I saw your mug in several of those shots :ROFL: flirtin with granny fish huh........oh well, she is younger and prettier.
OFG

05-04-2009, 07:17 PM

really_drunk

05-04-2009, 07:32 PM

i had a real good time out there w/ u guys !! fishin coulda been better but was way cool metting n chillin' w/ every1..cant wait till next time!!! the island maybe???

ghetto dad

05-04-2009, 08:11 PM

whats up!!!! well its was cool to fish with you again steve...thanks 4 letting me get in on this trip. fishing was slow but owell still had fun. good to fish with all the homies and new and familiar faces too. til next time.

yeah....I know we didnt chill as much....wife was on board..you know how that goes oz....

i had a real good time out there w/ u guys !! fishin coulda been better but was way cool metting n chillin' w/ every1..cant wait till next time!!! the island maybe???

read what i just typed to oz....lol.......

GD

BassinChef

05-05-2009, 12:22 PM

Thanks to Ghetto Dad for getting us all out there together I had good time even though the fishing was not up to par,but that`s why they call it fishing.Everyone else I will see you on our next outing somewhere, whether it`s a overnighter , on the surf, or at one of the lakes .

BassinChef

Gmoney

05-05-2009, 12:36 PM

Yo GD
man you put together a great trip. you do it right!!
no doubt you put a lot on your shoulders for your trips and its truly appreciated.
Thanks again!
I had a blast hanging out and fishing with a great group!!!!
Great people and Good times.

lates
G$

Troutman65

05-05-2009, 12:53 PM

:Cool: Everyone had a great time. Thanks for the report & pics. Steve.:Envious:

deanhall32

05-06-2009, 07:20 AM

Boy oh boy, was that chicken pot pie good last night. Oh yea, that's probably why I didn't get my picture taken. It was a nice trip GD.

Probably didn't get your picture taken because you were hogging the stern all day. I came in to say hi and fish next to you but you growled and muttered something and chased me away....

olfishergal

05-06-2009, 08:55 AM

Dean, you coulda come and fished next to me.......I always have a good time......:Envious:

deanhall32

05-06-2009, 09:31 AM

Dean, you coulda come and fished next to me.......I always have a good time......:Envious:

Thanks anyways OFG. Seen it many times. There is always one like that on almost every boat. I've learned to deal with it.

bruce watson

05-06-2009, 01:27 PM

Probably didn't get your picture taken because you were hogging the stern all day. I came in to say hi and fish next to you but you growled and muttered something and chased me away....

I'm old and retired. A good day for me is sitting on my front porch and yelling at the kids to keep off the grass. Growling at you was such a pleasureable change of pace. (I thought you were trying to make a move on OFG after she had turned me down all day.)

ghetto dad

05-06-2009, 01:28 PM

No drama on my thread guys...please....

thanks

GD

Ricky-Ray

05-06-2009, 03:35 PM

Behave kids.... LOL!!!!

olfishergal

05-06-2009, 07:01 PM

I'm old and retired. A good day for me is sitting on my front porch and yelling at the kids to keep off the grass. Growling at you was such a pleasureable change of pace. (I thought you were trying to make a move on OFG after she had turned me down all day.)

I'll chase whoever get divorced/single first ..........:ROFL: Bruce is a good guy Dean as well as a good friend. Many days we jusr need to chill. I enjoyed myself so much on GD's time that I am still smiling. Great to fish with so many good friends from FNN.......Take care all and I look forward to one of GD's next charters when he actually has time to fish.....thanks again GD

ghetto dad

05-06-2009, 07:54 PM

I'll chase whoever get divorced/single first ..........:ROFL: Bruce is a good guy Dean as well as a good friend. Many days we jusr need to chill. I enjoyed myself so much on GD's time that I am still smiling. Great to fish with so many good friends from FNN.......Take care all and I look forward to one of GD's next charters when he actually has time to fish.....thanks again GD

i WILL fish with you chris...i didnt even get to fish with really anyone on this trip, which is fine, my wife needed the company....but at the same time, i really wanted to fish with you all.....sorry everyone,,,,next time, i promise!!

GD

pokerface12

05-06-2009, 09:02 PM

Good company is hard to find and makes a slow day of fishing that much more enjoyable. Thanks for sharing.