bones
02-12-2010, 11:08 PM
I've been understandbly going a little stir crazy lately and the last two days were the perfect time
to get out and start recon for the spring bite. Mother nature and poseidon have been working
hand in hand to re-shape all of my honey holes and MAN OHHHHHH MAN did they do a good job!
Time only allowed me two hours each day in the afternoon but I'm pleased with the results.
The weather was just perfect and the swells were flat and the water was clear for the most part.
Fished for two hours yeaterday (2 to 4pm) and the same today.
Hey Arthur.....You need an elevator and a bridge to get to Wingnut rock NOW my friend...LOL
Two to three feet of sand is now totally gone.
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00142.jpg
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00141.jpg
There used to be perfect little sandy coves here with a few boilers in the middle. Now all of the beach
is quite simply gone!
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00148.jpg
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00147.jpg
Perfect flat conditions.
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00144.jpg
MMMMM....That boiler looks fishy!
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00145.jpg
Tossed my LC.....made a few cranks and fish on!!
Turned out to be a little checker to start off.
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00143.jpg
Moved to the other side and made another cast and got hit harder. Turned out to be a larger Cali going
about 2 1/2 to 3 lbs.
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00146.jpg
So now I'm feeling good but I really wanted to stick a flattie. Fished for another 1 1/2 hours for nada
so I hit the canyon and went home. More than what I expected for a quick afternoon saltwater fix for sure.
Today I finished work at about 2pm again so I kept it even a little more local and hit my closest honey hole.
When I arrived there were the "Presidents Day" bucket brigaders out in full force. What did I expect on a
beautiful socal day at 2pm? So I moved about 20 yards to their left and on my 2nd cast with the LC I get hit.
Turned out to be a shortie about 17" or so but hey....I'm not complaning at all.
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00149.jpg
A few casts later I get hit again and I can tell this one is bigger for sure. Timed the water surge just right
and guided her into a crag where I boga gripped her. She went barely legal at 22" but now I'm very pleased at this point.
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00150.jpg
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00151.jpg
One of the bucket guys asked if he could have her but I simply told him that If he wanted one then he had to
catch it himself. I told him that she was a baby by my standards and she had alot of growing to do still. He just
smiled when I let her go!
So.....Not too bad for a few hours each day. Sure felt good to get some salt and sun in my face. The swell is
predicted to build over the next few days but The weather is warming up not to mention the first grunion runs
are about a month away.
Can't wait!
XTRA'S
Getting ready for spring...
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00152.jpg
The same swell that took all of my wonderful sandy spots away also breaks lifeguard rescue boards......OUCH!
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00139.jpg
Cool Pirates in MDR......
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00134.jpg
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00132.jpg
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00131.jpg
New form of sunblock aka "The terrorist look" LOL..........Hey .....I recognize that BIGRED NOSE!
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00130.jpg
Tight Lines to all and I hope this inspires you all to get out and hit it hard this weekend!
to get out and start recon for the spring bite. Mother nature and poseidon have been working
hand in hand to re-shape all of my honey holes and MAN OHHHHHH MAN did they do a good job!
Time only allowed me two hours each day in the afternoon but I'm pleased with the results.
The weather was just perfect and the swells were flat and the water was clear for the most part.
Fished for two hours yeaterday (2 to 4pm) and the same today.
Hey Arthur.....You need an elevator and a bridge to get to Wingnut rock NOW my friend...LOL
Two to three feet of sand is now totally gone.
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00142.jpg
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00141.jpg
There used to be perfect little sandy coves here with a few boilers in the middle. Now all of the beach
is quite simply gone!
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00148.jpg
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00147.jpg
Perfect flat conditions.
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00144.jpg
MMMMM....That boiler looks fishy!
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00145.jpg
Tossed my LC.....made a few cranks and fish on!!
Turned out to be a little checker to start off.
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00143.jpg
Moved to the other side and made another cast and got hit harder. Turned out to be a larger Cali going
about 2 1/2 to 3 lbs.
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00146.jpg
So now I'm feeling good but I really wanted to stick a flattie. Fished for another 1 1/2 hours for nada
so I hit the canyon and went home. More than what I expected for a quick afternoon saltwater fix for sure.
Today I finished work at about 2pm again so I kept it even a little more local and hit my closest honey hole.
When I arrived there were the "Presidents Day" bucket brigaders out in full force. What did I expect on a
beautiful socal day at 2pm? So I moved about 20 yards to their left and on my 2nd cast with the LC I get hit.
Turned out to be a shortie about 17" or so but hey....I'm not complaning at all.
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00149.jpg
A few casts later I get hit again and I can tell this one is bigger for sure. Timed the water surge just right
and guided her into a crag where I boga gripped her. She went barely legal at 22" but now I'm very pleased at this point.
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00150.jpg
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00151.jpg
One of the bucket guys asked if he could have her but I simply told him that If he wanted one then he had to
catch it himself. I told him that she was a baby by my standards and she had alot of growing to do still. He just
smiled when I let her go!
So.....Not too bad for a few hours each day. Sure felt good to get some salt and sun in my face. The swell is
predicted to build over the next few days but The weather is warming up not to mention the first grunion runs
are about a month away.
Can't wait!
XTRA'S
Getting ready for spring...
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00152.jpg
The same swell that took all of my wonderful sandy spots away also breaks lifeguard rescue boards......OUCH!
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00139.jpg
Cool Pirates in MDR......
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00134.jpg
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00132.jpg
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00131.jpg
New form of sunblock aka "The terrorist look" LOL..........Hey .....I recognize that BIGRED NOSE!
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00130.jpg
Tight Lines to all and I hope this inspires you all to get out and hit it hard this weekend!