Lite Line - Big 'But - King Harbor 6-14

[Boldfin]

Took my little pram for a spin in the harbor today, hoping to run into some bones. Launched at 6am, and fished pretty much everywhere inside and outside. Never found the bones, all got was a few macs. I was mainly fly fishing, but I also had a spinning rod on board.

Around 11am, I was getting ready to leave, so I put out a LC Pointer 78 and slow-trolled it around for one last lap of the harbor. As I was passing one of the shoals, the rod loaded up big-time and I felt a lot of weight. Whatever I'd hooked didn't really run, it just sat on the bottom. It as still fairly low tide, so I was in about five feet of water. I crept up on it, and it took off on a run.

With 8lb line and an 8' spinning rod I use for surf perching, I really couldn't put any heat on the fish. I just took my time, and let the fish get tired. It ran back and forth a few times across the shoal, and eventually I was able to lift it and saw it was a very nice halibut indeed.

By that time, I had attracted a small crowd. A kayaker was kind enough to take some pictures and video during the fight:

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/Boldfin/KH%206-14-09/P6140045.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/Boldfin/KH%206-14-09/P6140047.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/Boldfin/KH%206-14-09/P6140050.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/Boldfin/KH%206-14-09/P6140058.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/Boldfin/KH%206-14-09/P6140060.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/Boldfin/KH%206-14-09/P6140086.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/Boldfin/KH%206-14-09/P6140087.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/Boldfin/KH%206-14-09/P6140081.jpg


I tried to get a weight on it, but it bottomed out my 30lb-max Boga Grip. Definitely a PB for me, and a real blast on lite line.

[tacklejunkie]

Dang man! Good work! That's a monster! :EyePop:

[DCCTrouserTrout]

Whoa.... Big fish! Way to land it on the lighter tackle...

[Mr Bendo]

Nice job!!!!

[bsp]

Awesome job! That is definitely a beast of a halibut, and the biggest anybody has caught from a harbor in a while. Did you release her (either way I don't care) and how long was she?

[socalfish]

WOW! great job getting him in. nice fish:EyePop::EyePop::EyePop:

[victor101]

Thats awesome man! Good job bringing her in on the 8# test!

[BIG*GAME*HUNTER]

good post brother, look like that hallie had no chance..GOODTIMES...

[Lightline]

Took my little pram for a spin in the harbor today, hoping to run into some bones. Launched at 6am, and fished pretty much everywhere inside and outside. Never found the bones, all got was a few macs. I was mainly fly fishing, but I also had a spinning rod on board.

Around 11am, I was getting ready to leave, so I put out a LC Pointer 78 and slow-trolled it around for one last lap of the harbor. As I was passing one of the shoals, the rod loaded up big-time and I felt a lot of weight. Whatever I'd hooked didn't really run, it just sat on the bottom. It as still fairly low tide, so I was in about five feet of water. I crept up on it, and it took off on a run.

With 8lb line and an 8' spinning rod I use for surf perching, I really couldn't put any heat on the fish. I just took my time, and let the fish get tired. It ran back and forth a few times across the shoal, and eventually I was able to lift it and saw it was a very nice halibut indeed.

By that time, I had attracted a small crowd. A kayaker was kind enough to take some pictures and video during the fight:

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/Boldfin/KH%206-14-09/P6140045.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/Boldfin/KH%206-14-09/P6140047.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/Boldfin/KH%206-14-09/P6140050.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/Boldfin/KH%206-14-09/P6140058.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/Boldfin/KH%206-14-09/P6140060.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/Boldfin/KH%206-14-09/P6140086.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/Boldfin/KH%206-14-09/P6140087.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/Boldfin/KH%206-14-09/P6140081.jpg


I tried to get a weight on it, but it bottomed out my 30lb-max Boga Grip. Definitely a PB for me, and a real blast on lite line.


WOW...Good post.:EyePop::EyePop:
I bet that one gave a huge grin on your face. I know i would be

[really_drunk]

way to slay bro...helluva fish!! i bet u'r still smiling!!!!:EyePop::Smile:

[TroutOnly]

Great job rob,nothing better than a big fish on lite line ,congrats bob,,,,

[exfactor]

When I was a youngum, probably 40+ years ago, there was a tackle store down in San Diego that was offering prizes for big species every month from Coronado's. I remember I was fishing with my penn spinning reel and 8# on my dad's boat, and caught the big hali for the month that weighed 27+ pounds. I was really proud of that fish, and your post gave me a good "deja vu" moment. Nice score, and stash that LC somewhere you can't lose it. It did it's job, and is worth more for the "I caught this fish on this" memory banks.

[sansou]

I'm going to give it fairly good odds you'll be casting LCs at that exact area again! LOL

Nicely done!

[flyngby]

That is 1 nice Flattie you got there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:Applause:

It's lower jaw is longer than your LC Lure!!!!:EyePop:

Makes the 30+ I got in a harbor last week look very Sub-Legal!:ROFL:

Nice way to end the day!!!!:Beer Toast:

Good luck on bettering you new PB!!!!:Not Worthy:

You now have me setting my goals higher!:Envious:

Steve

[BRING IT]

:Beer Toast:.:OMG!: THATS A TOAD NICE JOB.

[HESBROS]

Wow that is a whopper! Congrats on the new PB, and what a awesome job on the light tackle!

[greg]

Nice Butt!!!!!!

:Worship:

[Rooster]

Those pics are awesome. Congrats on landing that beast. Cant wait to see what ya bring up next trip... Props :Bug Eyes:

[bones]

Bob........
After taliking to the president of the LA ROD AND REEL CLUB I was pleased to hear that you let her go. How empowering and respectful of an action!
I met you at the Hanson Dam event and you will forever have my respect.You are in a class by yourself as even I would have had a hard time doing that. I could tell that you were handling her gently and now I know why you didn't get an exact weight or length on her.
That TOAD is absolutely awesome. That's a harbor flattie to be extreamly proud of and a fish of a lifetime.
I am humbled in your presence!
Congrats on the PB !

[Wingnut]

Wow, that is an absolute beauty... congrats! Great job landing it on light line. :Big Grin:

[Fisherman57]

FANTASTIC!
Congrats on the "barndoor" halibut! Very nice! :Applause:



57

[Santa Fe Eric]

D:OMG!:NG!
Nice Fish! I like the Pram! I fish the bay in a portabote. Those lite craft are great in the bay!

[BIGRED KILLA]

Very nice toad you stuck that pic of the halis head out of the water tho scares me glad she did not come off and nice way to hook her no teeth marks on the line at all. Thanks for the pics and report and good eats.




Bigred

[PokerFish]

Wow, nice fish. Been itchin' for some Halibut action but I've been lazy. Your post just inspired me. I think I will hit up the saltwater tomorrow.

[PUDD MASTER BAITER]

Omg!!! That thing looks like it swam from ,alasking waters.great job on that trophy(barndoor).thats a once in a lifetime halibut. Makes me want to quit my job ,and go fishing at the coast,every waking moment. Nice job on 8lb line . From the way you handled it, you must have let it go ,to make more steriod babys.

[kpn]

Great job on the "barndoor" halibut :Thumbs Up:, especially in the harbor too.
Congrats!

KPN.

[CAPT'N]

Hi Rob,

That is one hell.. of a fish! ! !

After you called me, I was looking for yopur post, and pics. That is a fish to be proud of!

Congrats,

Scott

[ldsaylor]

Dude!! That is freaking awesome! What a fish.. Congrats.

[Anglerism]

dang! That's huge!! Why go to Alaska? right? LOL

[Cangler]

Respects man .......

[BingJr]

That is freegin awesome. Great Great fish. Fish of a lifetime!

[kgselect]

I've seen some big halibut out of King Harbor, but that's the biggest yet. Nice !!

[skylarjames2009]

awesome fish did you take her home thats about a years worth

[BassMan477]

Im going...lol
Niceee fish man

[socalrippin]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMGGGGGGGGGGGGG GGGGGG!

congrats bro!!!

[bones]

awesome fish did you take her home thats about a years worth


He let her go!
He is very big on Catch and Release :Applause:
That's what "Good Karma" is all about!

[doyoufishmuch]

What an awesome catch! She's a beast :EyePop: Way to go man.

[crappiemike]

biggest one by far this year!! great story and pics.. congrats on that beauty!!!!


cm

[Jaysuuun]

:Shocked: Awesome report! That's got to be the biggest hali I've seen caught on a lure. WTG on landing that beast on lite tackle. BTW how long did it take to pull that monster in?

[Boldfin]

Here's a few clips that were taken near the end of the fight, which I think lasted around 40 minutes or so. At one point I was trying to land it with a 28" net, but that was just a joke. In the end, the fish was so tired I was able to just steer it towards the rocks where a fellow angler literally jumped in and Boga'd it for me. THANKS LONG BEACH FISHERMAN! I never intended to keep the fish, and thought twice about even hefting it up for the attempt to get a weight. It did swim away strongly. I certainly hope she made it to fight another day.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/Boldfin/KH%206-14-09/th_P6140051.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/Boldfin/KH%206-14-09/?action=view&current=P6140051.flv)

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/Boldfin/KH%206-14-09/th_P6140052.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/Boldfin/KH%206-14-09/?action=view&current=P6140052.flv)

[sidified]

You have racked up sooo many style points---you catch a world class slab ---that you finesse for 40 minutes ---on 8lb line -- that you then release--then write one of the more understated posts for a catch like this I've ever read---mucho admiration, amigo--

[fisherman from long beach]

tell me about it sigified what he doesnt tell you is i had to jump in knee deep water to help him with his boga .if you look at the picture you see a guys hands in one of them.he didnt mention me ,thats ok but that was a nice halibut and i didnt mind helping a fellow fisherman.

[socalrippin]

he explained exactly how you helped him and even mentioned your fnn name on the previous page actually...

anyways, i headed out there today and rented a skiff from rocky point and when i was paying for it i asked the guy if he heard about the 30+ lb halibut caught in the harbor. he says " yeah i heard about it but dont know if i believe it" i told him "i saw the pics and video on fnn so you best believe it buddy".

again, way to go! that things a beast!

[fisherman from long beach]

socalrippin,i didnt read previos page so relaxe, im commenting on his first comments,so chill

[Boldfin]

Funny that the guys at Rocky Point skiff rentals would say they didn't believe it... I was a regular customer for years renting those Rocky Point skiffs. They still have a few pix of me and my buddies up on their website holding bonies we caught back about five years ago.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/Boldfin/behindbaitbarge_creasefly.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s163/Boldfin/breakwall_BWdeceiver.jpg

If they want, I'll send a few pix of the hailbut to them, but their site doesn't seem to get updated anymore.

Fisherman from Long Beach is absolutely correct. In my first post, I neglected to thank him for the assistance in Boga'ing the fish. I really didn't want to bring that thing on board my little boat, so it made a lot more sense to swing it over to shore and let him grab it with the Boga. He was totally cool for jumping in and giving me a hand!

[fisherman from long beach]

a boldfin it was not a prob helping you out.wish i could of had better luck myself.i like this web site i put out that i was lookin into buying my own boat and a couple of people already helped.

[socalrippin]

LONGBEACH, props on the teamwork! thats always a good thing! dont worry im chill, i understand what happened.

BOLDFIN, i was kinda surprised by the response from the rocky point guys too!! i figured they heard all about it, maybe even saw her or witnessed her being caught. i hope they get to see the pics. none the less those guys are really really friendly and helpful, good prices on skiff rentals too.

just goes to show how rare of a catch it was!!

[tacklejunkie]

That is a rare one for sure. That's a heck of a barn door. Not every day a hali like that is caught inshore!

Yet again nice work man. Amazing fish. Gonna be a while before you top that one! :LOL:
However from the sounds of it you have been paying your dues for a while now.

What do you use in the harbors as far as flies?

[matt duarte]

now i know why everyone is saying its a once in a lift time catch....king harbor is small and sux hahaha...it was tuff out there yesterday socalrippin....nice waters though..not to much traffic..i wont be back though nph is closer lol

nice job on the fattie!

[troutdog]

Beautiful fish, congrats on your incredible catch...the fishing gods will be smiling upon you for many years to come I'm sure!


TD

[basscatcher]

you probly got thier a world record for the 8# line class but i dont know for sure thats one nice fish.



God BLess

basscatcher

[gletemfeelsteelgary]

WOW ! one helluva a catch no matter what line but the light line added into the mix ...........one great acomplishment...

Thats the biggest pig I've seen from there ever !!!

and I've fished there since I was about 6yrs old !

I know the shoal you hit too (or I could speculate pretty closely !)......very very nice......I tip my hat to ya !

whata catch !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats !
Gary

[FishBalls]

Nice Score - You da man - on light line too!!!