SMB Big Bass and Great White 8/8

[Red Drum]

I took my little 15ft aluminum boat “Red Drum” out into the Santa Monica Bay for some Bass and Critter fishing with Gabriel “GET-EM”.

Started the day catching some Calico Bass, then I hooked a bigger drag-pulling Bass, which turned out to be my 2nd largest Sand Bass that I’ve ever caught, a fat and chunky 9 pound 14 ounces.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/Big_Drum/RedDrumAugust2009014.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/Big_Drum/RedDrumAugust2009013.jpg

Also, caught quite a few Sheephead throughout the day.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/Big_Drum/RedDrumAugust2009015.jpg

Plus, four of these Triggerfish.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/Big_Drum/RedDrumAugust2009016.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/Big_Drum/RedDrumAugust2009017.jpg

Gabriel with a nice Calico Bass.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/Big_Drum/RedDrumAugust2009018.jpg

Here I am with a nice Calico Bass.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/Big_Drum/RedDrumAugust2009019.jpg

The highlight of the day was when we were treated to an aerial show from a big pot-bellied 8+ foot long Great White Shark that breached about 5 feet out of the water, within 50 feet of the boat. The big Shark made a huge splash and left us speechless in amazement for a couple seconds. It was so surreal that I thought I was watching the Discovery Channel. Gabriel and I were both awe struck at the power and size of the fish, glad I was in the boat and not in the water. You just never know what you might see out on the big pond. Definitely more sightings of Mr. and Mrs. GW, thanks to the kill moratorium that has been in effect for many years for these apex predators.

Ended the day catching Calico Bass, Sand Bass, Sheephead, Triggerfish, Brown Rockfish, Sculpin, Cabezon, Rubberlip Sea Perch, Buttermouth Perch, Rock Wrasse and Senoritas.

Had a great time catching a bunch of different species in the tin boat and I can’t wait to get back out on the water. HOOK-UP!!

Till next tide

[Bradakas]

That sandie is a beast. nice one

[DCCTrouserTrout]

That sandie is a pig. So the shark actually jumped out of the water like you see on TV??? That would of been trippy...

[CudaChaser]

Almost a 10 lb pig on the big sandie. Nice fish and nice pict on the assortment of critters. GW jumping like at Discovery is a heck of a site and scary as heck.

CudaChaser

[GET-EM]

THANKS again Vince !!!!! Another 50+ bass day & ya gotta love those Basstrix's. That Sand Bass that you got was a TOAD!!.That G.W. was an awesome sight it cleared the surface by 5' easily, before it started coming back down & that splash was as big as your boat WOW.
GET-EM
FISH'NFOOLS
BASSTRIX

[OMWAA]

Jesus christ shark! See some wild things in the ocean............We're gonna need a bigger boat.

[EastCoaster]

Man after I would of seen that, I would of peaced out.... That would be enough for me..

[primo55]

nice catch,fat bass!!

[dsall]

those are some nice looking fish and its cool that u saw one of those big sharks

[NY4Reels!]

That is one gorilla of a sand bass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Must have been crazy sight to see the GW breach the surface!
Very gratifying day on the water for you guys, Awesome!

[russ88]

Damn, thats a piggy OINK OINK!!!

[EastCoaster]

Im not in any way saying you didnt see a great white, but I just saw a program saying that Makos also jump outta the water in this area.. I think its awsome either way, but I wouldnt of stuck around for either one of those sharks...

[socalrippin]

i'll admit i took the great white bait. wtg out there bro, you killed it with a nice variety of species.

i can tell exactly where your at from the first pic also...

[Red Drum]

Im not in any way saying you didnt see a great white, but I just saw a program saying that Makos also jump outta the water in this area.. I think its awsome either way, but I wouldnt of stuck around for either one of those sharks...
I've caught and released quite a few Blue and Mako Sharks over the last 15 years while Sharkfishing, so I know what they look like, and I'm positive what I saw was a bonafide Great White Shark.

[Jimmy310]

Great work out there.
Man a Great White, I can only dream of catching one some day.
I along with my Godfather landed a nice 7 1/2' Mako when I was 15.

[KID CREOLE]

Good job Vince on the bass! It seems every August someone runs into a a GW in the bay, glad it didn't get to close!

[klymons]

I took my little 15ft aluminum boat “Red Drum” out into the Santa Monica Bay for some Bass and Critter fishing with Gabriel “GET-EM”.

Started the day catching some Calico Bass, then I hooked a bigger drag-pulling Bass, which turned out to be my 2nd largest Sand Bass that I’ve ever caught, a fat and chunky 9 pound 14 ounces.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/Big_Drum/RedDrumAugust2009014.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/Big_Drum/RedDrumAugust2009013.jpg

Also, caught quite a few Sheephead throughout the day.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/Big_Drum/RedDrumAugust2009015.jpg

Plus, four of these Triggerfish.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/Big_Drum/RedDrumAugust2009016.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/Big_Drum/RedDrumAugust2009017.jpg

Gabriel with a nice Calico Bass.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/Big_Drum/RedDrumAugust2009018.jpg

Here I am with a nice Calico Bass.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h177/Big_Drum/RedDrumAugust2009019.jpg

The highlight of the day was when we were treated to an aerial show from a big pot-bellied 8+ foot long Great White Shark that breached about 5 feet out of the water, within 50 feet of the boat. The big Shark made a huge splash and left us speechless in amazement for a couple seconds. It was so surreal that I thought I was watching the Discovery Channel. Gabriel and I were both awe struck at the power and size of the fish, glad I was in the boat and not in the water. You just never know what you might see out on the big pond. Definitely more sightings of Mr. and Mrs. GW, thanks to the kill moratorium that has been in effect for many years for these apex predators.

Ended the day catching Calico Bass, Sand Bass, Sheephead, Triggerfish, Brown Rockfish, Sculpin, Cabezon, Rubberlip Sea Perch, Buttermouth Perch, Rock Wrasse and Senoritas.

Had a great time catching a bunch of different species in the tin boat and I can’t wait to get back out on the water. HOOK-UP!!

Till next tide

. . .first of all, that was a whale of. . .er, I mean great white of a report. . .you guys literally wailed on the local fishes. . .and that sand bass--he's fat enough to become a sumo wrestler. . .also, this is the kind of report that revs my "fishing engines". . .unfortunately I can't fish right now--I'm on medical leave with a severe back problem. . .your report, however, helps to remind me that nothing lasts forever--except for the Lakers. . .

[Sparky70]

Nice reply and pics, keep it up