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flyngby
10-11-2009, 08:38 PM
Wingnut and Bones have previously asked me to join them in the surf in the past and it had become an inside joke that I was the keeper of BAD LUCK as we went to all of their SECRET SPOTS!!!:Wink::Secret:

Wingnut made a promise to me to get me on my first Halibut in the Surf after he was my guest on board the Spotted Fever in NPH about 14 months ago! So time has passed and after 6 trips together we were unable to even post a single report!!!!!:Bawling:

Every time we got together we were dealt a raw deal by mother nature with water conditions, big surf, or high winds or a combination of all, but we just had a great time together as friends do and worked it had from Grey light to Orange light!

So Arthur called last night and said the things were perfect for this morning!!!! (Yea Right!!!) I have heard that before! If they are then you should go on your own as you know what happens when I join you two! :Skunk:

Arthur would have nothing of it and demanded that I be at his place at 0500 in the morning!

So I arrived to find Wingnut Pug in the front yard defending my usual parking spot! She then called me over for a chat!!!:ROFL:
Hey Flyingby! Every time you go to the surf with My Master I never get any FNN Exposure Time.!!!!!!! So here is the plan. Let’s do the Bonus picture now and Break the CURSE!!!!!!!!!!:Spank:

So we arrived at our destination in the dark and hike to our starting spot! It was barley grey light! Conditions were in fact perfect as far as I could see in the limited light. The shoreline looked like that of a lake.:EyePop:

I stepped into the surf and then the MAGIC began to happen! Just after my first cast hit the water I was on with what would be my:
My First Surf Halibut.
My First Legal Surf Halibut at exactly 22”
My First Lucky Craft Halibut!

Arthur and Mike had spent so much time and effort to make this moment happen for me!!!!! THANKS for all the hard work you 2 put into it!!!!!!

Now that the long hard fought mission of the past 6 trips was over and to their relief it had finally happened is now time to have to just have fun again together! Yea Right!!!!!

The competition had begun!! The next hour was followed by a flurry of pancakes, YFC’s, and large Smelt attacking the LC’s and Drop Shot by all!

A very short move produced more of the same with a few Calico Bass in the mix.
To make a longer story short, it was soon about 6 hours later and we made a deal to break the tie of 10 Flatties each. We would end the Surf Session whenever the next flattie was brought to the beach.

Since the LC was no longer producing, I decided to go to the drop shot and went bendo on the first cast for a short WSB. I then ended the deal with another pancake and we ended the session early for the SWAT TEAM about 2pm and went of for a nice lunch together after shorter but successful mission!!!!

OH! Today I had even some more luck on my side! Twice while getting hit by waves my 2nd pole was ripped from my 3rd grip without me noticing it and on the first occasion moments later I found it pretty quickly! On the 2nd occasion I had no idea where it vacated my waist but fortunately Bones found it about 100 yards down the beach!

Thank’s Arthur & Mike for a great day out there!

I guess I was having to much fun Fishing and did not take very many pictures today!!!! Wingnut was the designated Photographer!!!!!!! He and Mike will add pics!!!

Steve

Wingnut
10-11-2009, 08:47 PM
Wingnut Pug giving Steve a pep talk and some “luck to go” before we left for our mission. :Envious:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Arthur013-8.jpg

Steve, all I can say is WOW! You accomplished so many great things today that I can’t even keep track of them all.
If I can remember correctly, our fish count is something like this (all released).

Flyngby:
(11) Halibut with (3) Legals! (22/22/23).
(1) White Sea Bass
(4) Yellow Fin Croaker
(3) Smelts
(1) Walleye Perch

Bones:
(10) Short Halibut
(5) Yellow Fin Croaker
(1) Smelt
(1) Calico Bass

Wingnut:
(10) Short Halibut
(3) Yellow Fin Croaker
(4) Smelt
(2) Calico Bass
(1) Grass Rockfish

You totally outfished both Mike & I by a large margin. Congrats on your multi-legal Halibut session! I can’t tell you how happy I am that I was there to see you pull in your first ever Halibut from the surf… and it was the legal one at that! You caught a legal Halibut on your very first cast and the last Halibut to end our fantastic session. Mike & I cannot take credit for any of your success because we only led you to the spot… YOU were the one that had to catch the fish, and catch them you did! I will however, take credit for the Wingnut “custom” LC’s that you were throwing to catch those fish. :LOL:
Once again, congrats on your stellar S.W.A.T. performance… I am proud of you!

I'm glad that you brushed off your chores when I insisted that you joined us on today's mission!

Steve had all highlights of the day while Mike & I had a couple of lowlights...
I get rolled in the surf once and watched the boys laughing hysterically at me.
Mike's hand gets chomped by a Halibut while trying to remove the hook... OUCH!

Here are some pics of the fun and fantastic day in the surf.

Steve's first "legal" Halibut from the surf in the grey light.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Arthur018-8.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Arthur016-9.jpg

One of my two Calico Bass.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Arthur011-9.jpg

These Torpedos were everywhere. They fought pretty good, but annoying.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Arthur021-8.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Arthur022-7.jpg

Many, many short Flatties today... 31 in total with many more lost.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Arthur020-8.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Arthur038-3.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Arthur001-15.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Arthur009-9.jpg

Cool underwater shot of my 21" short.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Arthur004-11.jpg


http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Arthur024-7.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Arthur041-1.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Arthur037-4.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Arthur026-7.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Arthur032-4.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Arthur033-4.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Arthur043-1.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Arthur040-3.jpg

I tried throwing the new LC 125 SSR for awhile, but no luck this time.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Arthur019-7.jpg

Mike... I TOLD YOU that Halibut's got teeth!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Arthur042-1.jpg

sansou
10-11-2009, 09:53 PM
Congrats Flynby on the surf halibut!

TShaffer
10-11-2009, 10:15 PM
Wow that's a day that you guys will remember for a long time. The curse was lifted in a BIG way. Great report and great fishing.

CAPT'N
10-11-2009, 11:25 PM
All I can say is W0W !

Congratulations Steve on a fantastic day!

Arthur, I think you thought more about Steve getting his 1st surf legal flatties than he did; man on a mission.

Mike, guess whose kicking himself now???

Congrats guys !

Scott

whate
10-11-2009, 11:47 PM
Wow, i've never seen that many flatties caught in a day. Congrats !!!

bones
10-12-2009, 08:25 AM
Awesome day in the surf gentleman! I couldn't have asked for more....welllll....maybe that ever so elusive legal lately but damn.....Steve.....You really schooled us on how it's done today!
Very impressive I must say!
Other than your rod always trying to escape ......You had a day in the surf that Arthur and I were hoping for. You definately have the skill,patience and stamina to tough it out and make a very fruitfull day SWAT STYLE. What I like about the way we hunt flatties is that we go to remote areas and hike our azzes off to get to the prime spots. It's not for the faint of heart or quitters but even if the fish don't want to play......We still get a good workout and enjoy the beautiful rugged coastline. Today....The stars aligned.....The weather was awesome.....The swells were perfect and the timing couldn't have been better!
Even the steaks at the Outback were awesome afterwards. I still can't stop thinking about how the waitress described my Medium Well Steak......MMMMMM......A thin strip of pink in the middle sir......LOL
Thanks to both of you for a very memorable day in the surf. Sorry.....Got so caught up in taking notes from Steve on how to stick legals that I didn't take any pictures ....but hey... the ones in my head will last forever!!!!
Till Next time.......Tight Lines--------zzzzzzzzzzzzz----------<(()><

delmar
10-12-2009, 09:06 AM
Thanks for the great report guys! and congrats on the catch!!!

Granny Fish
10-12-2009, 09:39 AM
Nice job boys! Reassurance, that's what friends are for. :Wink:

Mondo21
10-12-2009, 10:10 AM
Great job Guys! Love the pic with Ms. Wingnut Pug. All the Fish you Guys caught, WOW! Thanks for the report and pics. Cindy:Big Smile::Envious:

Nhatster
10-12-2009, 10:26 AM
Man, i wish that i had Bones and Wingnut to hold my hand in the surf. :LOL:
That's one way to guarantee success. Nice job Flyngby on a awesome day in the surf. :Envious:

Jaysuuun
10-12-2009, 11:17 AM
:Shocked: WOW! Congrats on an epic day for you, Steve. What's even more impressive is that you out fished the surf masters. WTG out there. I've been waiting to see a Spotted Fever report, but I would have to say this was even better. :Cool: Looked like you guys had a blast. Thanks for the report.

hakaveli
10-12-2009, 11:30 AM
wow nice going guys

exfactor
10-12-2009, 12:38 PM
Surprised you didn't try a little further north Arthur. Nice outing.

olfishergal
10-12-2009, 02:01 PM
Really nice guys, well deserved, you give us hope lol.....OFG

murrieta angler
10-12-2009, 02:17 PM
Congrats with your first 3 legals in 1 day...:Big Grin:

FishNFurious
10-12-2009, 02:28 PM
Where do i sign up for the Wingnut and Bones surf fishing guide services. :LOL:
Good lord, that's one awesome day of fishing. You SWAT old timers really do it right. :Envious:

lngbchfnhnter
10-12-2009, 03:43 PM
Cant get a better day than that!!!!:Not Worthy: Great work guys!!:Thumbs Up::Thumbs Up::Thumbs Up: Nice looking WSB!!:Big Grin:

Troutman65
10-12-2009, 04:22 PM
Nice going surf fishing guys. Thanks for the reprot.:Cool:

ldsaylor
10-12-2009, 04:58 PM
That is a solid day out there gentlemen! Congrats on all the fish and 3 legals! You guys are definately dialed in when it comes to pulling flatties out of the surf. Great report and pics and props on releasing those fish! Always like you guys fishing reports.. Pumps me up to get out there and wet a line..

Badbeat
10-12-2009, 05:07 PM
Damn, you guys kicked some major HaliBUTTs. :Twisted:
I've been SWAT fishing in the surf with Arthur before and all I can say is... :Shocked:

Could barely keep up with the guy and i'm fifteen years younger than he is. :LOL: Very well done Mr. Flyngby, you must be on cloud nine.

hbomb
10-12-2009, 05:20 PM
Wow good quality fish, Congrats on the legals, awesome job...:Cool:

bsp
10-12-2009, 05:38 PM
Awesome, awesome trip. I think there was a little help from above, since you guys caught 57 fish total. Nah, you guys did it all yourself. I wish I could have been there, and I hope to be able to hit the surf with the SWAT soon. Congrats guys, you all deserved an awesome day!

Sorry to hear that you got bit by a flattie Mike, and Arthur, I can't believe you got rolled by a wave. I've got that copyrighted! :LOL:

blackwater
10-12-2009, 06:05 PM
OH! Today I had even some more luck on my side! Twice while getting hit by waves my 2nd pole was ripped from my 3rd grip without me noticing it and on the first occasion moments later I found it pretty quickly! On the 2nd occasion I had no idea where it vacated my waist but fortunately Bones found it about 100 yards down the beach!

You are one lucky guy Steve, getting your rig back twice! I remember a few years ago when I hit the surf with a then "green behind the ears" Wingnut. He got turned upside down by a rogue wave and lost his new shinny spinning set up. No one heard of that story before huh Arthur? :ROFL: Steve, you went toe to toe with two of the best sticks in the surf and came out victorious, much props to you. It's been a while, but I bet you didn't know that I was one of the original SWAT members. :Cool: Then the baby came. :LOL:

klocked
10-12-2009, 06:55 PM
Great job out there guys!
Congrats Steve on the 1st Halibut from the surf and the 3 legals!!
I hope you gave Wingnut Pug a big sloppy kiss when you got back:LOL:

Steve, maybe you need to start tethering your poles to your waist or something:ROFL:

bones
10-12-2009, 06:57 PM
I think there was a little help from above, since you guys caught 57 fish total.

Now that's just weird Marc.........I swear we didn't plan it that way!!!

Verrrry Spooky.....LOL

fishshep
10-12-2009, 07:17 PM
No perch!!!:rofl::rofl:j/k

calico killer kevin
10-13-2009, 10:01 PM
Very nice guys. I don't have the patience or the dedication to get it done in the surf, so I'll stick to the bays haha.

mr iono
10-14-2009, 01:24 PM
Dangg those are some nice halis (and rockfish). Looks like fun!

Fisherman57
10-15-2009, 01:54 PM
Congrats Steve!

If there's one guy that has good "mojo" when you're out fishing with him..... it's certainly Arthur!

Great report & pics and some awesome fish!
Hope to fish with you & Wingnut soon Steve.


Dana

MAVERICK27
10-15-2009, 04:28 PM
What an awesome day for sure! Well earned and well deserved! Thanks for the eye candy, i havent even taken my boat anywhere productive in a while. Maybe i should try the surf :)

flyngby
10-15-2009, 08:43 PM
Look! I am totally dripping wet for this pancake!!!! I got hit by a wave just after hookup. And I notice that there is something missing from my third grip!!!!!!
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z286/flyngby/Arthur020-8.jpg


Congrats Flynby on the surf halibut!
Thanks Rich! It took some time but finally conditions were right!!!!


Wow that's a day that you guys will remember for a long time. The curse was lifted in a BIG way. Great report and great fishing.

I will also remember those trips with Wingnut and Bones where we did not do so well also as it was all a learning process and Hell if they could not produce in the conditions dealt to us then I was content to just take it all in and learn how it is done in the Surf.


All I can say is W0W !

Congratulations Steve on a fantastic day!

Arthur, I think you thought more about Steve getting his 1st surf legal flatties than he did; man on a mission.

Mike, guess whose kicking himself now???

Congrats guys !

Scott

Scott,

Thanks, That is true about Aurthur!!!!! Sorry things did not work out for you to join us!

Let's work on the Bloodbath!!!

Steve


Wow, i've never seen that many flatties caught in a day. Congrats !!!

Wingnut and Bones had an off day!!!! The count would have been higher had they not had to been taking the pics and giving me the High Fives and just fished themselves!!!!


Thanks for the great report guys! and congrats on the catch!!!

A great day spent with freinds! The catch is secondary but added to the fun!!!!!


Nice job boys! Reassurance, that's what friends are for. :Wink:

Excellent Statement!!!!!!!!


Great job Guys! Love the pic with Ms. Wingnut Pug. All the Fish you Guys caught, WOW! Thanks for the report and pics. Cindy:Big Smile::Envious:

Thanks Cindy!! Wingnut Pugs Pep Talk did in fact Break the Curse!!!!


Man, i wish that i had Bones and Wingnut to hold my hand in the surf. :LOL:
That's one way to guarantee success. Nice job Flyngby on a awesome day in the surf. :Envious:

Not quite sure we were holding hands but having the knowledge and experience certanly at your side certainly helps!:Not Worthy:


:Shocked: WOW! Congrats on an epic day for you, Steve. What's even more impressive is that you out fished the surf masters. WTG out there. I've been waiting to see a Spotted Fever report, but I would have to say this was even better. :Cool: Looked like you guys had a blast. Thanks for the report.

Jaysuuun!!!!!!!!

Nice to hear from you again and hopefully when things settle back to normal we can hit up the harbor for a buddy boat trip with you and Tessers!!!!!!


wow nice going guys

Thanks Hak!!!!


Surprised you didn't try a little further north Arthur. Nice outing.

Mike, That was the plan but Wingnut and Bones changed it up at the last moment on a hunch!!!!!


Really nice guys, well deserved, you give us hope lol.....OFG

Give it a try it can sometimes be brutal but worth a try!!!!


Congrats with your first 3 legals in 1 day...:Big Grin:

There were many more firsts on that day but to many to list!


Where do i sign up for the Wingnut and Bones surf fishing guide services. :LOL:
Good lord, that's one awesome day of fishing. You SWAT old timers really do it right. :Envious:

Ya!!!!!! Us to Old Timers have to keep up with the youngster Wingnut!!!!:ROFL:
Buy some stock in Geritol!!!!!!


Nice going surf fishing guys. Thanks for the reprot.:Cool:

Thanks Patrick!


That is a solid day out there gentlemen! Congrats on all the fish and 3 legals! You guys are definately dialed in when it comes to pulling flatties out of the surf. Great report and pics and props on releasing those fish! Always like you guys fishing reports.. Pumps me up to get out there and wet a line..

Wingnut and Bones are dialed in and I happened to be fortunate to be along for the adventure!!!!! CPR and give them a chance to get them when they are bigger again and again!!!!!!!!!



Damn, you guys kicked some major HaliBUTTs. :Twisted:
I've been SWAT fishing in the surf with Arthur before and all I can say is... :Shocked:

Could barely keep up with the guy and i'm fifteen years younger than he is. :LOL: Very well done Mr. Flyngby, you must be on cloud nine.

On this day Wingnut was the one who called the day early!!! Maybe he is showing signs of getting old!!!!!!:ROFL:


Wow good quality fish, Congrats on the legals, awesome job...:Cool:

Thanks.


Awesome, awesome trip. I think there was a little help from above, since you guys caught 57 fish total. Nah, you guys did it all yourself. I wish I could have been there, and I hope to be able to hit the surf with the SWAT soon. Congrats guys, you all deserved an awesome day!

Sorry to hear that you got bit by a flattie Mike, and Arthur, I can't believe you got rolled by a wave. I've got that copyrighted! :LOL:

Marc,

We keep missing out on the opportunity to meet up! Last week you arrived to the less than Ideal conditions and I was sure after I arrived and saw the conditions that you had done your homework and come walking into the surf and join us ay YOUR:Fishing Hole:!!!!


You are one lucky guy Steve, getting your rig back twice! I remember a few years ago when I hit the surf with a then "green behind the ears" Wingnut. He got turned upside down by a rogue wave and lost his new shinny spinning set up. No one heard of that story before huh Arthur? :ROFL: Steve, you went toe to toe with two of the best sticks in the surf and came out victorious, much props to you. It's been a while, but I bet you didn't know that I was one of the original SWAT members. :Cool: Then the baby came. :LOL:

Phoung!
I am aware that you are also a Member of the SWAT Team long before me! I look forward when we can share the experience together!!!!!


Great job out there guys!
Congrats Steve on the 1st Halibut from the surf and the 3 legals!!
I hope you gave Wingnut Pug a big sloppy kiss when you got back:LOL:

Steve, maybe you need to start tethering your poles to your waist or something:ROFL:

I chaced Wingnut Pug around the yard when we returned but she was more interested n marking her territory in the fron yard and wanted nothing of my romance!!!!!:ROFL:

I am working on some ideas in the Security Dept!!!!!


No perch!!!:rofl::rofl:j/k

Only a 2 inch Whalleye that attacked the LC!!


Very nice guys. I don't have the patience or the dedication to get it done in the surf, so I'll stick to the bays haha.

Kevin,

Take care of my Harbor Pets until my return!!!!



Dangg those are some nice halis (and rockfish). Looks like fun!

Thanks!


Congrats Steve!

If there's one guy that has good "mojo" when you're out fishing with him..... it's certainly Arthur!

Great report & pics and some awesome fish!
Hope to fish with you & Wingnut soon Steve.


Dana

Dana,

It was just a matter of the right timing and location!!!!

We neet to accomplish you last line of your reply!!!


What an awesome day for sure! Well earned and well deserved! Thanks for the eye candy, i havent even taken my boat anywhere productive in a while. Maybe i should try the surf :)

Mav,

Thanks, Have missed your reports from the harbor of late!!!!!


Awesome day in the surf gentleman! I couldn't have asked for more....welllll....maybe that ever so elusive legal lately but damn.....Steve.....You really schooled us on how it's done today!
Very impressive I must say!
Other than your rod always trying to escape ......You had a day in the surf that Arthur and I were hoping for. You definately have the skill,patience and stamina to tough it out and make a very fruitfull day SWAT STYLE. What I like about the way we hunt flatties is that we go to remote areas and hike our azzes off to get to the prime spots. It's not for the faint of heart or quitters but even if the fish don't want to play......We still get a good workout and enjoy the beautiful rugged coastline. Today....The stars aligned.....The weather was awesome.....The swells were perfect and the timing couldn't have been better!
Even the steaks at the Outback were awesome afterwards. I still can't stop thinking about how the waitress described my Medium Well Steak......MMMMMM......A thin strip of pink in the middle sir......LOL
Thanks to both of you for a very memorable day in the surf. Sorry.....Got so caught up in taking notes from Steve on how to stick legals that I didn't take any pictures ....but hey... the ones in my head will last forever!!!!
Till Next time.......Tight Lines--------zzzzzzzzzzzzz----------<(()><

Mike,

Even if there were no pic from the day It will always be available for replay in my head!

From the very first cast in the grey light, to our belly busting laughter watching Arthur get rolled by the wave, and on through me looking at you 100 yds down the beach with your biggest catch of the day that you so proudly returned to me!!!

I hope you can get over the Slide in your head of your steak and remember the rest of the day!!!!! Then again not a bad slide to remember!!!!

Things are in fact OK here in the Canyon after this first test by Mother Nature!!!! Thanks for the call and concern!!!!







Arthur all I can say is a BIG THANKS for the effort!!!!!
:Worship:

Steve

Santa Fe Eric
10-15-2009, 11:51 PM
Steve, Arthur, Mike,
What a heckuva trip! I'm sorry I missed this! I'm so glad the curse is broken. Steve, nobody deserves a great day of fishing more than you do. Thank you for all that you do for Cali!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!