Santa Fe Attempts Inshore Calico Bass Fishing

[Santa Fe Eric]

What is up FNN and Team 57?

I decided that I would try and start the fishing season off with a Big Bang! I treated myself to the Calico Bass Seminar Luncheon at the Fred Hall Show to find out if I have the right equpiment, boat, and techinques. The SWBA Guys and gal shared knowledge, food, and gave us a goodie bag.
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Then I went immediately to the Team 57 Booth and met the Team 57 Shortie. Shortie was cool!
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Then I went to my Doctor to get my Scop cuz a Brotha gets Bad Motion from the Ocean.

This past weekend, I got the boat out. Then launched out of Long Beach with my bro Kevthecatfishstudent on my Glastron.

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First and maybe final trip outside the Harbor.


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[Santa Fe Eric]

Even though I was equipped with the 7 Inch Jerk Shads, we decided to get some Live Bait.
This old dude came rollin' out trying to intimidate Santa Fe!
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That was all she wrote! Hours out on the water and not a nibble to show:Skunk: for it. Eventually, the motion got to me and I gunned it back in with my tail between my legs. Until the next time! Have a great week!

[Troutman65]

To bad about the skunk and getting sea sick Eric. Thanks for posting :Cool:

[Wingnut]

Big "E"... Skunk or no Skunk, you're still the coolest Kat on the water. You da man!
We need to fish together again soon. :Cool:

[Santa Fe Eric]

To bad about the skunk and getting sea sick Eric. Thanks for posting :Cool:

Thanks TM65! I did my best! The skunk will not keep me down for long!

[Santa Fe Eric]

Big "E"... Skunk or no Skunk, you're still the coolest Kat on the water. You da man!
We need to fish together again soon. :Cool:

Thanks Arthur! I agree! We will fish together real soon!
Peace, my friend!

[Jaysuuun]

Santa Fe, sorry to hear about the skunk. You could try for calicos just outside of NPH and if you get too sick you can always head towards calmer waters and fish for the spotties. :Cool: It's nice to see a report from you.

[Santa Fe Eric]

Santa Fe, sorry to hear about the skunk. You could try for calicos just outside of NPH and if you get too sick you can always head towards calmer waters and fish for the spotties. :Cool: It's nice to see a report from you.

I appreciate that Jaysuuun! I've had a lot of things going on away from fishing, but am prepared to hit it hard as the water warms and throughout the Summer. More reports coming!

[steelhead]

Santa Fe what time did you fish? That area usually produces for me but a lot of it has to do with time of day. Earlier the start the better. You'll get them next time

[sansou]

Eric!

It's good to see you hitting the salt again! The more you go out, the less and less sick you will be!

See you around and give my regards to Kev!

[GeordyBass]

Dont worry bout the Skunk Eric, Conditions aren't too good right now anyways. Thats cool that u went to that Seminar! Me and SammGann are gonna start that tourney circuit next year.... Next Time you'll get em Brotha!

[exfactor]

It was nice meeting you up at Piru last weekend. Perseverence always pays dividends bro. What is it with brothers and seasickness?

[Phanatic]

Me and my buddy launched out yesterday at off the same harbor that you launched out of and we hammered about 40 calicos, sandies, and spotties all over inshore yesterday. We're both still newbies but I can tell you that they're there and you just have to pull them out from hiding in between all of the structures. Let me know if you want to go together sometime.

[Rooster]

I always dig your reports eric. Props Hope 2 cya out sometime

[murrieta angler]

Try, Try & Try Again!! That's my motto!
But it doesn't always work...lol
Thanks for the report and pics...why didn't you give that dog a hug like the girl at the FH show?!...hehe
Take Care and Glad To See You are Better,
Robert
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[flyngby]

Eric,

Glad to see you get out again in that beauty of a ride!!

Don't worry, sometimes experiments do not always turn out as planned!

Look forward to seeing you out in our harbor!

Steve