Multi-Species Day Recon... Starting to Look Good Out there! Sunday 3/21/10

[Wingnut]

Headed out to recon a few areas with Mike (Bones) today to see if the Spring bite have materialized yet.
The answer is "NO", but it's starting to look pretty good. We just need the water temperature to hit 60+ degrees and it's on! Weather is great and water conditions are clear in most places. Beach landscaping is starting to recover and reshape from previous storms. Things are looking up for the Spring bite fellow anglers... so get out there and gettem!

I regret to report that no legal Flatties were caught today, but we had a multi-species day and a decent fish count. A handful of short Halibut, a bunch of Perch and some monster Shovelnose to provide some major bendos... good times!

Techniques: Throwing LC's, Krocs, Dropshotting plastics, C-rig Gulp Camo Sandworms & grubs.

The pictures tells the story, enjoy.

Grey light, somewhere on the California Coast. Flat conditions with -1' swells, love it!
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Fishing the low tide and taking mental notes on all structures. At high tide, this is well underwater.
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Kelp is starting to wash up on the shoreline. Nice Simms jacket Mike!
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One of many short Butts... the bigger units are on the way!
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Nice structure, but nobody home.
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Mike gets one of his shorts slow rolling the Kroc.
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Major bendo... Wishing that it might be a big Halibut...
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Hoping that it may be a nice Leopard Shark...
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But then, reality sets in... :LOL: Mr. Wiggles.
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Mike gets wounded on the battlefield... past the barb.
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With a little persuasion from a pair of pliers.
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You find some cool things on the beach...
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Another poor man's Leopard Shark.
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The release...
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More short Flatties.
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And another...
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My Frankenfish LC.
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Too funny...
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Last stop of the day.
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Lobster trap???
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David...
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Goliath.
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Mike, you're not a 20 year old anymore dude.
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Extra pics:
Springtime is here!!!
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A reminder to all of you... to take time out of your busy lives to stop, and smell the flowers. :Cool:
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It's going to be a great Spring bite... until the next tide, see you guys & gals in the surf! :Big Grin:

One day, when I'm old & gray... somebody will ask me what was the one thing that I was glad I was able to do in my life. My reply will be, "I was awake for it..."

Parting shot:
Team 57 Rule!
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[Fishbones]

another great outing for sure....those big flattys should be cruising in anytime now......
bones had a ruff one, with the hook in the finger and banged up shin....ouch!!...all worth it of coarse.....

[bones]

I'm sooooooooo tired today dude!
Fishing with you is always like bootcamp Arthur. You forgot to let everyone know how we started off.
First.....My knee injury (floating cartilliage) stuck right in the joint of my knee provided me with only one good pain free leg for the day. That was really rough even though I took 1600 mg of motrin in three hours.
And then there was you pulling the allnighter after your friends BD party. You show up at 5:00am and as I limp to the curb you say " I just got home 2 hours ago".Just another mind over matter SWAT recon session my friend.
12 hours ..........4 locations...........in waders......out of waders (brrrrrrrr).......200 miles of driving!!!!
What a blast!

Still a walk in the park compared to some of our adventures last year and we have lined up some serious new areas to fish this summer.

Can't wait!

Gotta go.....Greylight and the backside of hightide in one hour.



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[klocked]

Arthur and Mike, I see the bites not happening up there...yet, but it still looked like a great adventure. That last perch is huge!
Bones, everytime I see an experienced angler with a treble buried past the barb, it's a reminder that one day, it'll be my turn:LOL:

[murrieta angler]

Great job out there Arthur,
Looks like the two of you had a pleasurable time, well..not Mike. Those were some pretty good size shovel nose.
200 miles and counting, are those "work" miles deductible!?...lol
Have a Good One,
Robert

[Badbeat]

I remember talking to you Saturday night at the party, it was around 2:00am. You looked at your watch and said, I'll be in the surf in a few hours. I thought to myself, no wonder he's the leader of the SWAT Team. That was one nice recon session Art and some beautiful pics to share. Spring is indeed upon us. It was great talking to you at the party whenever the pretty ladies left you alone for a minute that is. lol

[Beans77]

No waders? Am I rubbing off on you?? I'll start reconning my AO and then wait for you to come down and catch a bunch of fish around me...

[FishNFurious]

Whoa, the mighty Wingnut and Halibut slayer resorting to Perching????? :LOL: :ROFL:
Just joking dude, looks like a pretty rough outing with all the injuries. Caught one of those weid looking shovelnose once, freaked me out the first time I saw one up close, those things don't even look real. :Shocked:

[BIGRED KILLA]

I was waiting for this report nice job out on the surf zone and all species but really nice hook in the hand Mike way to pull it out hurts my hand just looking at it lol. The weather is nice in Mex crystal clear beaches with tons of bait and dorado jumping from casting distance one thing about cruise i dont like not enough fishing time and paying a buck a min to be online is not cool i need my fishing reports.



Bigred

[exfactor]

Now its the "wingnut and funnybones" show! Mike, your speeding up instead of slowing down. Arthur must do 100 pushups and situps before he pee's in the morning. But high energy outings are always great for looking back, and telling everyone all the things you did in a day. I'll hook up with the team soon brothers! Mikey

[blackwater]

Let me get this straight. You left the party at three in the morning, met up with Mike at five, fished all day, post up the report after midnight and go to the office early this morning? Dude, you are the Tazmanian Devil himself. :Shocked: How old are you turning this week again? :Secret:
Stay forever young my friend, forever young. Looking forward to joining the SWAT Crew this weekend. :Cool:

[bones]

Now its the "wingnut and funnybones" show! Mike, your speeding up instead of slowing down. Mikey

Oh Great Mikey.......Now I'm a Toyota....LOL

[TroutOnly]

GREAT REPORT ART, BONES YOU NEED TO LAY OFF THE GERITOL BEFORE YOU GET REALLY HURT,,,,,LOL,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,t/o,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[exfactor]

No recall on bones in the news tonight. Come to think of it, Arthur has a 24 hour butt fetish.

[Native Gal]

Wingnut,
Thanks for letting us get our Wingnut post fix :LOL:. Glad to see you gents have another great recon, multi species were cool also. Loved the pixs of another great outing. Glad you rolled in disguise with the undercover van........darn lurkers :Evil:, rofl. O.k., seriously, who's chick magnet vehicle was that anyways? lol. Nice spring photos, had my allergies kick in for a while there, heehee. Finally we get to see the lovely WNPug herself sporting her 57 gear, go on with your bad self girl. Good to see her again, and thanks girl for pushing WN out the door to get his fish on.
Take care my friend.
S.W.A.T 57 crew :Thumbs Up:

NG
:Envious:

[bsp]

Mr. Wiggles! Those things are startling when you step on a big one and then fall down.... not that I know from personal experience of course. Those conditions are looking great, and the bite should pick up in a week or so. I'm glad to see that you're finally coming over to the no waders side of surf fishing too! :LOL: Even though you guys didn't get any legals, congrats still a great day in the surf and I am looking forward to getting out there again soon.

[Nhatster]

Looked like a fine day in the surf brotha. Looking forward to many more awesome reports from you guys this year.
Art, I think you're aging backwards. :LOL:

[kgselect]

Oh man, I know what it feels like to have a hook impaled past the barb. Ouch. But, you remove it and fish on. Thanks for another great report.

[fish]

Very nice report. One of these days I will get some halibut out of the surf.

Are you using braid backing on the pluton? Also in the surf do you use fluorocarbon leader?

[Fisherman57]

Good stuff Arthur........

That IS one "goliath" of a perch my man!...
Nice SNGF as well! Good job as always......... keep the S.W.A.T. reports coming!

Let's hit "The Ramp" this Thurs....... or if you already have plans...... :Secret:
we can hit it Wed :Wink: .......... lemme know!


Dana

[SkunkBeardJoe]

Nice photos those carrot rods look like they work well, have to hook up and go fishing soon, need to have lessons on how to throw LC see you soon

[DEADROOTS]

Very well done as usual fellas! Love the reports! I haven't seen any for a while, I never have anytime to fish my self either. See you out there some time..

DEADROOTS-

[Jaysuuun]

I sense a report full of legal butts coming soon. :Smile: Nice outing guys.

[Wingnut]

another great outing for sure....those big flattys should be cruising in anytime now......
bones had a ruff one, with the hook in the finger and banged up shin....ouch!!...all worth it of coarse.....
The water temperature needs to spike a little bit and all hell will break loose. :Twisted:


I'm sooooooooo tired today dude!
Fishing with you is always like bootcamp Arthur. You forgot to let everyone know how we started off.
First.....My knee injury (floating cartilliage) stuck right in the joint of my knee provided me with only one good pain free leg for the day. That was really rough even though I took 1600 mg of motrin in three hours.
And then there was you pulling the allnighter after your friends BD party. You show up at 5:00am and as I limp to the curb you say " I just got home 2 hours ago".Just another mind over matter SWAT recon session my friend.
12 hours ..........4 locations...........in waders......out of waders (brrrrrrrr).......200 miles of driving!!!!
What a blast!

Still a walk in the park compared to some of our adventures last year and we have lined up some serious new areas to fish this summer.

Can't wait!

Gotta go.....Greylight and the backside of hightide in one hour.



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Mike, you're a surf trooper for sure! I can almost hear your knee crackling as we walk the surf together. :Shocked: As for my all-nighter, no big deal... been there, done that too many times. We definitely have many new places to fish this season. All the time that we've invested in recon missions this Winter will definitely pay off. Funny how we were driving home and just spontaneously pull off the road to hit that last spot. This was the conversation:
Mike: Are you serious... exit right here?
Arthur: Yeah, I haven't fish this spot in a couple of years.
Mike: Do we need to put on our waders...?
Arthur: Screw the waders, we're fishing in shorts and sandals!
Mike: Halibut spot?
Arthur: No, Perch spot...
Mike: We're Perchin'...? :Shocked:
Arthur: Hell yeah we are... :LOL:


Arthur and Mike, I see the bites not happening up there...yet, but it still looked like a great adventure. That last perch is huge!
Bones, everytime I see an experienced angler with a treble buried past the barb, it's a reminder that one day, it'll be my turn
John, there are only two kinds of fishermen. Those who has already hooked themselves at one time or another or those who are going to hook themselves at one point or another... it's just a matter of time. :LOL: Hopefully, when "your" time comes, it won't be too bad at all. I did manage to also snag myself on Sunday, but not as bad as Mike. I went for the tail grab of one of the big Shovelnose. The thing was shaking so violently that the LC came flying off and caught me on the hand... luckily, it wasn't very deep.
It's too bad that I didn't get a chance to go hooping with you & Eddie this season. Just couldn't find the time. :Neutral: I sure would have liked to learn from the best... next year! :Cool:


Great job out there Arthur,
Looks like the two of you had a pleasurable time, well..not Mike. Those were some pretty good size shovel nose.
200 miles and counting, are those "work" miles deductible!?...lol
Have a Good One,
Robert
Robert, Mike did have a great time, even with the loss of blood. :LOL: I was distancing myself from him in the surf all day, because as we all know... blood attracts predators. :ROFL:
And yes, I turn in my gas receipts to the "Boss" and tell him that I was on a weekend business trip. :Secret:


I remember talking to you Saturday night at the party, it was around 2:00am. You looked at your watch and said, I'll be in the surf in a few hours. I thought to myself, no wonder he's the leader of the SWAT Team. That was one nice recon session Art and some beautiful pics to share. Spring is indeed upon us. It was great talking to you at the party whenever the pretty ladies left you alone for a minute that is. lol
Nice talking to you at the party Binh. Since we're not playing much poker this past year, I haven't seen much of you and the boys at all. We have to make up for loss time my friend, let's break out the card tables and plan a tournament here soon.


No waders? Am I rubbing off on you?? I'll start reconning my AO and then wait for you to come down and catch a bunch of fish around me...
Anthony, funny you should say that because Mike & I was talking about that very thing. It was damn cold in the late afternoon surf fishing in our shorts and sandals. We said we have to give major props to our buddies Anthony, JerryG and Marc for not wearing waders in the Winter time to fish. :Envious:
Recon that area for me bro and give me a call when the Flat ones start waking up!


Whoa, the mighty Wingnut and Halibut slayer resorting to Perching????? :LOL: :ROFL:
Just joking dude, looks like a pretty rough outing with all the injuries. Caught one of those weid looking shovelnose once, freaked me out the first time I saw one up close, those things don't even look real. :Shocked:
Nothing wrong with Perchin' Vince... I LOVE the Perch! It was a Perch that got me hooked on surf fishing. I remember walking into the surf for the the first time about four years ago with Dana. Nailing a 12" BSP on my first cast, that was all it took. The Perch have saved me from many Skunk days and they will always have a special place in my heart. :Big Grin:


I was waiting for this report nice job out on the surf zone and all species but really nice hook in the hand Mike way to pull it out hurts my hand just looking at it lol. The weather is nice in Mex crystal clear beaches with tons of bait and dorado jumping from casting distance one thing about cruise i dont like not enough fishing time and paying a buck a min to be online is not cool i need my fishing reports.



Bigred
Lucas, I think I would rather be on a cruise ship in the Mexican Riviera where you are right now buddy. :Envious: I told you that you should have packed your rods. :Wink: Don't forget to put on lots of sunblock Ginger. :Big Smile: We have to hit the surf again when you get back!


Now its the "wingnut and funnybones" show! Mike, your speeding up instead of slowing down. Arthur must do 100 pushups and situps before he pee's in the morning. But high energy outings are always great for looking back, and telling everyone all the things you did in a day. I'll hook up with the team soon brothers! Mikey
Brother Mikey, there's a reason why we play so hard... because when we're done playing, it's so much fun recollecting all the fun memories. :Big Grin: See you soon!


Let me get this straight. You left the party at three in the morning, met up with Mike at five, fished all day, post up the report after midnight and go to the office early this morning? Dude, you are the Tazmanian Devil himself. :Shocked: How old are you turning this week again? :Secret:
Stay forever young my friend, forever young. Looking forward to joining the SWAT Crew this weekend. :Cool:
Walk in the park Phuong, just a walk in the park... work hard, play hard, that's how I roll brotha, until my body says otherwise and it's been dropping more and more hints lately. :LOL:


Oh Great Mikey.......Now I'm a Toyota....LOL
That reminds me, time to take the Prius back to the dealer. :Neutral:


GREAT REPORT ART, BONES YOU NEED TO LAY OFF THE GERITOL BEFORE YOU GET REALLY HURT,,,,,LOL,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,t/o,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Hey Bob, let Mike take all the Geritol he wants... when he starts taking those "blue" pills before surf fishing, then I'd be worried. :ROFL: Thanks for the call today, when the time is right, we'll go kill some Linesides together. :Twisted:


No recall on bones in the news tonight. Come to think of it, Arthur has a 24 hour butt fetish.
:Shocked: :Embarrassed: :Envious: :ROFL:


Wingnut,
Thanks for letting us get our Wingnut post fix :LOL:. Glad to see you gents have another great recon, multi species were cool also. Loved the pixs of another great outing. Glad you rolled in disguise with the undercover van........darn lurkers :Evil:, rofl. O.k., seriously, who's chick magnet vehicle was that anyways? lol. Nice spring photos, had my allergies kick in for a while there, heehee. Finally we get to see the lovely WNPug herself sporting her 57 gear, go on with your bad self girl. Good to see her again, and thanks girl for pushing WN out the door to get his fish on.
Take care my friend.
S.W.A.T 57 crew :Thumbs Up:

NG
:Envious:
Thanks NG, that was fun... I almost forgot how to put a report together, been awhile. :LOL:
How did you know that was our S.W.A.T. undercover vehicle??? :ROFL:
Take care of yourself and I'll see you at the Irvine Lake Lagoon Barbie Pole event. :Wink:


Mr. Wiggles! Those things are startling when you step on a big one and then fall down.... not that I know from personal experience of course. Those conditions are looking great, and the bite should pick up in a week or so. I'm glad to see that you're finally coming over to the no waders side of surf fishing too! :LOL: Even though you guys didn't get any legals, congrats still a great day in the surf and I am looking forward to getting out there again soon.
Hope you're feeling better Marc. Conditions are steadily improving out there and if the weather stays nice, it's just a matter of time until the bite goes off. Looking forward to hitting the surf again with you and Dad soon buddy.
BTW - Congrats on your decision to attend USC!!! :Dancing Banana:


Looked like a fine day in the surf brotha. Looking forward to many more awesome reports from you guys this year.
Art, I think you're aging backwards.
Yes, people do say that I'm suffering from the Benjamin Button Syndrome... :LOL:


Oh man, I know what it feels like to have a hook impaled past the barb. Ouch. But, you remove it and fish on. Thanks for another great report.
Not fun... but it comes with the territory. We just shake off the flesh wound and carry on!


Very nice report. One of these days I will get some halibut out of the surf.

Are you using braid backing on the pluton? Also in the surf do you use fluorocarbon leader?
You can do it, invest some time out there and you will succeed. :Cool:
I don't use braid. The green line that you see on the Pluton is the Steez #12 fluoro, a really strong line. When I throw hardbaits in the surf, I just tie the line straight onto the lure, Halibut aren't typically line shy. I do use a high quality fluorocarbon line while dropshotting though. :Wink:


Good stuff Arthur........

That IS one "goliath" of a perch my man!...
Nice SNGF as well! Good job as always......... keep the S.W.A.T. reports coming!

Let's hit "The Ramp" this Thurs....... or if you already have plans...... :Secret:
we can hit it Wed :Wink: .......... lemme know!


Dana
We caught a few of those mammoth sized Butterlip Dana on the crack. But nothing like the one I caught with you in Carpinteria a couple years ago on the LC... that 16" BSP is still my PB. :Big Grin:
Tomorrow night at "The Ramp" sounds good buddy... bring Donna & the kids! I can't do Thursday... the gang is taking me to Chaya in BH. :Wink: It's supposed to be a surprise... :LOL:


Nice photos those carrot rods look like they work well, have to hook up and go fishing soon, need to have lessons on how to throw LC see you soon
See Joe, what took you so long... posting reports and comments is easy and fun, right buddy? :Big Grin:
It was fun working with you and the gang at the Fred Hall Show.
Yes, let's grab Dana and we can all hit the surf together soon! :Cool:

[Liteweight]

Wooooow!!!Gotta love those conditions. :Big Grin:
I assume you were "down south", I finally got my $Hi+ together(LC's, X-Raps for backup, grubs etc.) Will try to resist the Bass spawn going on @ the lagoon right now and get out to Goleta sometime in the next week.
Thanks for the post, it serves to inspire me to get out there.
LW (aka Robert)

[Wingnut]

Very well done as usual fellas! Love the reports! I haven't seen any for a while, I never have anytime to fish my self either. See you out there some time..

DEADROOTS-
Thanks man... you and Geordy need to give me a crash course in fishing MDR one of these days. :Wink:


I sense a report full of legal butts coming soon. :Smile: Nice outing guys.
God willing Jason, God willing... :Big Grin:
Hey, you & Tess should come out to NPH this Saturday... :Wink: :Cool: :Secret:


Wooooow!!!Gotta love those conditions. :Big Grin:
I assume you were "down south", I finally got my $Hi+ together(LC's, X-Raps for backup, grubs etc.) Will try to resist the Bass spawn going on @ the lagoon right now and get out to Goleta sometime in the next week.
Thanks for the post, it serves to inspire me to get out there.
LW (aka Robert)
We were actually up North Robert. :Wink:
Trust me man, catching legal Halibut out of the surf is much more fun and challenging than pulling spawning Bass off their beds anytime. But that's just my opinion. :LOL:

[jerryG]

Although Bones got wounded by friendly fire it looks like you guys had a lot of fun. As always well done my friends. Thanks for the invite I wish I could have joined you guys. I have the pass for entire day sunday so hopefully we can get out on a mission this weekend. Really looking forward to it.

JerryG

[Jaysuuun]

God willing Jason, God willing... :Big Grin:
Hey, you & Tess should come out to NPH this Saturday... :Wink: :Cool: :Secret:



NPH?! What's out there? :LOL: I'm officially on spring break and we've been planning to hit up NPH this Saturday for sometime. Tess hasn't been out to NPH by boat since last summer, so she's really excited. Our last couple trips were in HH. The tides look very promising this weekend. :Cool:

[Wingnut]

I'm officially on spring break and we plan to hit up NPH this Saturday. Tess hasn't been out to NPH by boat since last summer, so she's really excited. Our last couple trips were in HH. The tides look very promising this weekend. :Cool:

Slight change of plans Jason... we will be hitting NPH on Sunday instead. I'll be somewhere in the surf on Saturday. :Wink:

[Jaysuuun]

Slight change of plans Jason... we will be hitting NPH on Sunday instead. I'll be somewhere in the surf on Saturday. :Wink:

Both Saturday and Sunday look like good days to be out in NPH. :Wink:

[Simplyeman]

Is that a shark egg right above the dead crab pic?

[AmBASSador]

What an awesome report Wingnut! I am going to have to give my Carrot Stix a shot in the surf.

[Wingnut]

Although Bones got wounded by friendly fire it looks like you guys had a lot of fun. As always well done my friends. Thanks for the invite I wish I could have joined you guys. I have the pass for entire day sunday so hopefully we can get out on a mission this weekend. Really looking forward to it.

JerryG
Check your PM Jerry, slight change of plans for the weekend. The "Boss" is allowing me to fish both Saturday & Sunday. :Wink:
Hopefully, you can head out with us buddy.


Both Saturday and Sunday look like good days to be out in NPH. :Wink:
Maybe we'll run into each other out there. :Wink:


Is that a shark egg right above the dead crab pic?
Yes it is an egg case... also known as "Mermaid's Purse." Now what kind of Shark I do not know. Maybe one of our Marine Biologists on the board can help identify. I cast my guess for a Swell Shark. :Wink:


What an awesome report Wingnut! I am going to have to give my Carrot Stix a shot in the surf.
Thanks man, those Orange Stix works great in the surf. Good luck out there!

[fishshep]

Nice report, MAN !!! those Wader guys got WHITE BOY LEGGS !!! file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Danny/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-2.png file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Danny/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.pngfile:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Danny/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.png

[DockRat]

Great outing. WTG on the SNGF.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f230/schwartzop/Collection/Korea%20South/DSC00156.jpg (http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f230/schwartzop/Collection/Korea%20South/?action=view&current=DSC00156.jpg)
DR

[bsp]

Hope you're feeling better Marc. Conditions are steadily improving out there and if the weather stays nice, it's just a matter of time until the bite goes off. Looking forward to hitting the surf again with you and Dad soon buddy.
BTW - Congrats on your decision to attend USC!!! :Dancing Banana:

I'm getting there. Hopefully this week visiting my uncle on Oahu will do me some good, and maybe this haole can get into some fish there as well! I'm listening to my uncle on this one though, so no LCs if we go. Just whipping plugs, and grubs under a clear bubble. Definitely can't wait to hit the surf with you again, it's been a little too long.

As for USC, fight on!!! It's proximity also means I can continue hitting the surf for the next few years. Score!

[flyngby]

Nice work out there this past Sunday while I was spending some "Quality Time":Romance: with my "Real Commander"

Some quality wiggles brought to shore! You need to take it easy on Mike as he can't get around like he used too!!!

Looks forward to the trip this weekend on the "SF" in my favorite playground! Hopefully we can find a replacement for Phoung!

Mike,

That leg wound looks more like a Shark Bite!:ROFL:

Steve

[fishtales]

Headed out to recon a few areas with Mike (Bones) today to see if the Spring bite have materialized yet.
The answer is "NO", but it's starting to look pretty good. We just need the water temperature to hit 60+ degrees and it's on! Weather is great and water conditions are clear in most places. Beach landscaping is starting to recover and reshape from previous storms. Things are looking up for the Spring bite fellow anglers... so get out there and gettem!

I regret to report that no legal Flatties were caught today, but we had a multi-species day and a decent fish count. A handful of short Halibut, a bunch of Perch and some monster Shovelnose to provide some major bendos... good times!

Techniques: Throwing LC's, Krocs, Dropshotting plastics, C-rig Gulp Camo Sandworms & grubs.

The pictures tells the story, enjoy.

Grey light, somewhere on the California Coast. Flat conditions with -1' swells, love it!
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Fishing the low tide and taking mental notes on all structures. At high tide, this is well underwater.
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Kelp is starting to wash up on the shoreline. Nice Simms jacket Mike!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture019-7.jpg

One of many short Butts... the bigger units are on the way!
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Nice structure, but nobody home.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture033-5.jpg

Mike gets one of his shorts slow rolling the Kroc.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture031-5.jpg

Major bendo... Wishing that it might be a big Halibut...
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture012-9.jpg

Hoping that it may be a nice Leopard Shark...
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture013-8.jpg

But then, reality sets in... :LOL: Mr. Wiggles.
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Mike gets wounded on the battlefield... past the barb.
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With a little persuasion from a pair of pliers.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture010-9.jpg

You find some cool things on the beach...
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http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture023-7.jpg

Another poor man's Leopard Shark.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture014-8.jpg

The release...
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture018-7.jpg

More short Flatties.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture030-6.jpg

And another...
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture015-9.jpg

My Frankenfish LC.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture011-10.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture035-5.jpg

Too funny...
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Last stop of the day.
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Lobster trap???
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David...
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture046-3.jpg

Goliath.
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http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture058.jpg

Mike, you're not a 20 year old anymore dude.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture052-1.jpg

Extra pics:
Springtime is here!!!
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A reminder to all of you... to take time out of your busy lives to stop, and smell the flowers. :Cool:
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It's going to be a great Spring bite... until the next tide, see you guys & gals in the surf! :Big Grin:

One day, when I'm old & gray... somebody will ask me what was the one thing that I was glad I was able to do in my life. My reply will be, "I was awake for it..."

Parting shot:
Team 57 Rule!
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Hi Wingnut,

What great pictures you took, especially of the springtime bloom!

Thanks,

FT

[Wingnut]

Nice report, MAN !!! those Wader guys got WHITE BOY LEGGS !!! file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Danny/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-2.png file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Danny/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.pngfile:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Danny/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.png
Hey, those white a** legs belongs to Mike. :Big Smile:


Great outing. WTG on the SNGF.

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DR
Thanks DR, cool badge. I might need you to help design a new S.W.A.T. emblem. :Wink:


I'm getting there. Hopefully this week visiting my uncle on Oahu will do me some good, and maybe this haole can get into some fish there as well! I'm listening to my uncle on this one though, so no LCs if we go. Just whipping plugs, and grubs under a clear bubble. Definitely can't wait to hit the surf with you again, it's been a little too long.

As for USC, fight on!!! It's proximity also means I can continue hitting the surf for the next few years. Score!
Have fun Marc, we will definitely need to hit the "Spot" together when you get back. Can't wait for your exotic locale report!


Nice work out there this past Sunday while I was spending some "Quality Time":Romance: with my "Real Commander"

Some quality wiggles brought to shore! You need to take it easy on Mike as he can't get around like he used too!!!

Looks forward to the trip this weekend on the "SF" in my favorite playground! Hopefully we can find a replacement for Phoung!

Mike,

That leg wound looks more like a Shark Bite!:ROFL:

Steve
I'm so ready for Sunday Steve... haven't been to your playground in quite some time. The "Boss" is letting me fish both Saturday & Sunday as a Birthday gift! :Dancing Banana:


Hi Wingnut,

What great pictures you took, especially of the springtime bloom!

Thanks,

FT
Thank you FT, always take the time to appreciate and enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer... :Big Grin:

[CRESTLINER16]

Your report is great as usual. Thanks for sharing!

[DockRat]

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg161/Dontnomem8/wingnutNo2.jpg


Thanks DR, cool badge. I might need you to help design a new S.W.A.T. emblem. :Wink:


How About A Tattoo ?
FNN members will pay for it so it won't cost you. I will start the FNN donation pot with $20
Any other members want to pitch in on Aurthur's Tatoo ?

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm316/hotrodbetti/random014.jpg


Can Wingnut walk on water ? http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f140/memedesigns/rwingnut201.jpg

Type in Wingnut or Recon in photobucket. Lots of USMC patches and stuff.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w57/wingnut_011/Wingnut/wingnutcopy.jpg
DR

[Wingnut]

Your report is great as usual. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you... sharing is caring... :Envious:


http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg161/Dontnomem8/wingnutNo2.jpg



How About A Tattoo ?
FNN members will pay for it so it won't cost you. I will start the FNN donation pot with $20
Any other members want to pitch in on Aurthur's Tatoo ?

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm316/hotrodbetti/random014.jpg


Can Wingnut walk on water ? http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f140/memedesigns/rwingnut201.jpg

Type in Wingnut or Recon in photobucket. Lots of USMC patches and stuff.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w57/wingnut_011/Wingnut/wingnutcopy.jpg
DR

Pretty damn creative DR, thanks for the laughs. :Cool: