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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!

Fishbones
02-13-2010, 12:09 AM
Great report and way to go on the calicos and butts....the pics are great...those pirates have a nice sandy beach in front of them that holds butts from time to time

Wingnut
02-13-2010, 12:30 AM
You're killing me Mike! I've only been out there once since our New Year trip and you're just rubbing it in. lol
Here I am sitting in my office today and here comes a call from Bones on the caller ID. I say to myself, here comes another fish report... and I was right, so jealous buddy, so damn jealous. But like they say, business before pleasure my friend and my time will come soon enough. Between being so busy with work and bad timing with the conditions, I haven't been able to sneak out for even a recon mission, maybe next weekend. Glad to see that the Flatties are still somewhat active and the Calicos are always willing to play. Nice job on slinging the LC and getting some nice action in this great weather. Can't wait until I can join you out there... I feel a bit rusty right about now... don't get too far ahead of me in the legal hali count now okay...? lol

jerryG
02-13-2010, 12:51 AM
You made it out and you managed to catch a few fish..Well done Mike! Your right the grunion will be running in a few weeks. I have been trying to make it out but with all the bad weather (rain, wind, and big swell) that we have been having lately has kept me on the freshwater bass hunt. I can't wait to get back out on the sea. The terrorist gear might scare some of the beach side residents but I like it. You look like a fishing ninja. Hopefully we can all get together and fish sometime soon.

JerryG

CAPT'N
02-13-2010, 03:54 AM
Nice job Mike!,

Yes mother nature has re-arranged our playground.

Really itching to get into the big pond buddy.

Capt'n

fishshep
02-13-2010, 08:16 AM
oh,




OH, MAN!!!! You gave me Halibut Fever again !!!
Gotta put in a full day now hunting Hali,s !!!!
That is great catchin, for a short session !!

Native Gal
02-13-2010, 11:37 AM
Glad you were able to get some therapy session in Bones, nice Hali. Can't wait for the upcoming S.W.A.T. srping reports.

Native Gal

Fire Ball
02-13-2010, 12:17 PM
Man, this report REALLY makes me want to hit the surf!!! I would love catching a calico or a hali in the surf! It would just be amazing! Great job! What color LC is that?

victor101
02-13-2010, 03:03 PM
WOW where did all the sand go? LOL...that beach looks totally different. Those pirates in MDR are pretty cool...

Ill take a mixed bag of surf calicos and butts any day!

murrieta angler
02-13-2010, 08:18 PM
BRAVO, on a job well done Bones!
I appreciate the report and pics, they are inspiring. I was up in that neck of the woods today and.....

Thanks again,
Robert

BIGRED KILLA
02-14-2010, 01:13 AM
Nice job out on the surf line Mike way to go on another legal. Wow looks like you are ready for the spring bite remember if your tackle box gets to full you can always count on me to hold a few LC for you lol. see you soon take care,,,,


You look bad as s in the last pic.





Bigred

PONTOON
02-14-2010, 09:19 PM
Awesome report Mike! I've been getting a few things ready in hopes of getting the honor of spending another day with the S.W.A.T. Team. This time my goal will be set a little higher.
Again, great report and I respect your persistence and determination......go get 'em Mike!

DockRat
02-15-2010, 06:49 PM
Great pics. Do those soft tapes shrink ? I was wondering if you guys check them every so often ?
I know you C&R alot but if it was 22 1/4" that would have been dinner for me. http://i706.photobucket.com/albums/ww63/surfinamma/smilieeatingcookies.gif
DR

Jaysuuun
02-15-2010, 10:04 PM
Nice! I need to land one of those nice calicos from the surf. Looked like perfect conditions out there.

Bass Buddy07
02-15-2010, 10:21 PM
i went to long beach today and jus only got nibbles of shorties thats it
next time ill hit at malibu beach
i did not fish where u at for years lol Nice Job :LOL:

crizq0
02-17-2010, 11:24 AM
nice report! where can i get hook covers for the lc in the orange county area. I see them online but not sure what size to get

bsp
02-17-2010, 04:32 PM
Man Mike, congrats a very solid winter recon. I haven't hit the surf in months. I wonder if I still know how to catch halibut. :LOL: It's good to see that the fish are willing to go on the chew even with the ridiculous swell we've been getting. The amount of sand that's been swept away is insane. The beaches have been restructured, but that should bring some interesting opportunities in the coming months! Can't wait for spring to arrive...

Seņor.Chilax
02-18-2010, 09:40 AM
Congrats on the flat butt. And the gear... WOW. All set to go. Nice fishing.

TroutOnly
02-18-2010, 09:49 AM
good report mike,keep the redhead covered in his birka,,,lol,,,,,,,

bones
02-18-2010, 07:59 PM
Thanks everyone for the kind comments.....It's going to be a great spring bite for sure!

flyngby
02-23-2010, 09:14 PM
Mike,

I see you are getting the early lead in the legal Flattie race once again! Nice calico also.

Wow! Looks like Santa geared you up for the spring bite!!

Hope to get out with you soon now that things have settled on the new home front!

Steve

Phanatic
03-02-2010, 11:15 PM
Getting ready for spring...

http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp185/lukesdad2008/02122009/DSC00152.jpg


You are a sick man!

i wish i had all that for spring.