blackwater
04-19-2010, 03:27 PM
The SWAT top brass were giving me a hard time for being a Harbor Virgin. :LOL: So my fellow SWAT member Steve, aka Flyngby was generous enough to invite me to board his beloved Spotted Fever for a special day out in the NPH. Also onboard was our SWAT commander Wingnut and another harbor master Eddie aka Hesbros. Soon to be a SWAT member himself only if he gets rid of his pink arm floaties that he uses whenever he fish the surf, or at least that’s what I was told. :ROFL:
Also descending on the harbor on their own Pirate vessel was two of the most terrifying Pirates to ever take to the sea, Mike aka Bones and Lucas aka Big Red.
My goals were to learn all the different techniques from the harbor masters and to catch as many species as I can from the harbor, mission accomplished! I got a multi-species day and learned so much about how to fish in the harbor. I caught Sand Bass, Spotted Bass, a Butterfly Ray and a short White Sea Bass that popped off as I was lifting it up over the side. I have witnesses!
I also witnessed some exceptional angling skills from these guys. From Steve’s vast knowledge of this harbor and multiple fishing techniques, to Eddie’s swimbait destruction of the Spotties on light line to Arthur’s complete domination of the massive Bat Ray on consecutive trips to the harbor.
Also, it was fun to see the Pirates having such a hard time launching their water craft and getting lost all day. LOL We had a couple of jackpots going on all day for the biggest Spottie and the biggest Halibut. Eddie took down both jackpots and all of the cash! :Envious:
Eddie dealt Arthur a devastating blow near the end of the day as Wingnut had the lead on the biggest Flattie until there was only seconds left in overtime. Ouch!
Thank you very much Steve for having me on your boat. I had a great time and learned alot of good stuff. You are one generous and down to earth individual. Eddie, thanks for being my deckhand and camera man all day. I learned a lot from just watching and listening to you as well. Congrats on sweeping the jackpot! Mike and Lucas, fun to see you guys again and looking forward to fish the surf with the SWAT crew again soon. Arthur, thanks for making this happen for me, it was long overdue and it was worth the wait. My next goal is to catch a Halibut in that harbor.
On a side note, man Arthur, I've never seen you farmed so many fish before in all the years we've been fishing together bro. What's up with that??? We had so much fun giving you a hard time all day. Next time, leave your fishing rods at home and just bring a pitch fork and shovel, you farmer. LOL Shake it off buddy, shake it off.
Here are some pix, the rest of the guys will probably add a lot more later. I think Eddie has another short video of Arthur battling his second monster Bat Ray.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture003-21.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture002-20.jpg
A terrifying sight, like some horror movie, out of the fog comes… :Shocked:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture009-17.jpg
The Pirates!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture007-18.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture008-16.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture014-15.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture017-13.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture034-9.jpg
My first harbor fish. Can't you see how excited I was? lol
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture036-10.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture033-10.jpg
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http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture077.jpg
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http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture091.jpg
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http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture074-1.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture066-1.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture064-1.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture069-1.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture018-13.jpg
Wingnut lifting dead weights, part of his weekly workout routine. lol
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture044-6.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture043-6.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture048-5.jpg
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http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture049-5.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture052-3.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture057-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture058-1.jpg
Wingnut got slimmed again, Bat Ray boogers, yuck. :mad:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture059.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture071-1.jpg
Trust me on this one Arthur, lose the hat! LOL
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture062-1.jpg
Eddie's jackpot winning Spottie.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture029-12.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture030-12.jpg
And his jackpot winning 21” Halibut.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture095.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture096.jpg
Eddie collecting the prize money!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture015-16.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture022-12.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture061-1.jpg
Also descending on the harbor on their own Pirate vessel was two of the most terrifying Pirates to ever take to the sea, Mike aka Bones and Lucas aka Big Red.
My goals were to learn all the different techniques from the harbor masters and to catch as many species as I can from the harbor, mission accomplished! I got a multi-species day and learned so much about how to fish in the harbor. I caught Sand Bass, Spotted Bass, a Butterfly Ray and a short White Sea Bass that popped off as I was lifting it up over the side. I have witnesses!
I also witnessed some exceptional angling skills from these guys. From Steve’s vast knowledge of this harbor and multiple fishing techniques, to Eddie’s swimbait destruction of the Spotties on light line to Arthur’s complete domination of the massive Bat Ray on consecutive trips to the harbor.
Also, it was fun to see the Pirates having such a hard time launching their water craft and getting lost all day. LOL We had a couple of jackpots going on all day for the biggest Spottie and the biggest Halibut. Eddie took down both jackpots and all of the cash! :Envious:
Eddie dealt Arthur a devastating blow near the end of the day as Wingnut had the lead on the biggest Flattie until there was only seconds left in overtime. Ouch!
Thank you very much Steve for having me on your boat. I had a great time and learned alot of good stuff. You are one generous and down to earth individual. Eddie, thanks for being my deckhand and camera man all day. I learned a lot from just watching and listening to you as well. Congrats on sweeping the jackpot! Mike and Lucas, fun to see you guys again and looking forward to fish the surf with the SWAT crew again soon. Arthur, thanks for making this happen for me, it was long overdue and it was worth the wait. My next goal is to catch a Halibut in that harbor.
On a side note, man Arthur, I've never seen you farmed so many fish before in all the years we've been fishing together bro. What's up with that??? We had so much fun giving you a hard time all day. Next time, leave your fishing rods at home and just bring a pitch fork and shovel, you farmer. LOL Shake it off buddy, shake it off.
Here are some pix, the rest of the guys will probably add a lot more later. I think Eddie has another short video of Arthur battling his second monster Bat Ray.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture003-21.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture002-20.jpg
A terrifying sight, like some horror movie, out of the fog comes… :Shocked:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture009-17.jpg
The Pirates!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture007-18.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture008-16.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture014-15.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture017-13.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture034-9.jpg
My first harbor fish. Can't you see how excited I was? lol
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture036-10.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture033-10.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture039-8.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture092.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture093.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture098.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture090.jpg
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http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture074-1.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture066-1.jpg
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http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture018-13.jpg
Wingnut lifting dead weights, part of his weekly workout routine. lol
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture044-6.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture043-6.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture048-5.jpg
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http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture049-5.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture052-3.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture057-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture058-1.jpg
Wingnut got slimmed again, Bat Ray boogers, yuck. :mad:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture059.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture071-1.jpg
Trust me on this one Arthur, lose the hat! LOL
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture062-1.jpg
Eddie's jackpot winning Spottie.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture029-12.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture030-12.jpg
And his jackpot winning 21” Halibut.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture095.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture096.jpg
Eddie collecting the prize money!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture015-16.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture022-12.jpg
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