Wingnut
06-27-2010, 11:16 PM
After a few days in the High Sierras catching Alpers and a day in Monterey County slaying Stripers with T.O. & Kewly… I was dying to get back into the surf. Sent out the roll call text to all the S.W.A.T. members to see who was available to hit the surf with me today. Lieutenant Bones and Captain Flyngby sent reply texts confirming their ready status for the mission. There are several areas in our Northern footprint that we’ve been wanting to fish. So we decided to hit one of our regular spots at grey light and then head off to recon a couple of the new areas. It was a good call, as we found success… as they say, “If you never go, you will never know…” Now we know, and we will be back!
Roy (Q3Fishboy) met up and fished with us at the last recon spot.
Conditions: Hazy, overcast morning giving way to sunny and warn afternoon. Negative low tide at grey light. Water temperature 60 degrees. 1-3 foot swells (incoming storm surge starting). Mild to moderate surf conditions. Water clarity excellent with little or no salad. Very little baitfish presence.
Techniques: Drop shotting plastics, Carolina rig Gulp Sandworms and live Sandcrabs, throwing various swim baits and LC’s.
Results: Multiple species day for everybody including (2) legal Halibut (all fish released). :Cool:
Mike and I had double hook ups on two big 4-5 foot Leopard Sharks and after lengthy battles, we farmed both fish… I hate it when that happens! :mad:
Here are some pics of our productive day, enjoy.
Steve gets the first fish in the grey light and the "only" Leo of the day. :Envious:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture001-2.jpg
Mike's PB Starfish. :EyePop:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture002-3.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture004-3.jpg
Plenty of Perch today.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture005-3.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture003-3.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture007-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture008-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture011-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture024-15.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture010-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture021-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture002-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture022-2.jpg
First legal Flattie. 22"
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture016-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture017-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture009-2.jpg
2nd legal Flattie. 23"
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture019-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture020-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture018-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture003-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture026-2.jpg
Mike and Steve, always a pleasure going into battle with you guys. I’m glad that we decided to invest some time to recon these new areas today. They will now be part of our future battle plans.
Roy, thanks for finally dragging your butt out of bed and joining us for the afternoon session. :ROFL:
Wow, the past week and a half has been so much fun for me… time to reinsert myself back into the daily grind of the workforce. :LOL: Have a fantastic week everybody… get ready for the 4th of July! :Big Grin:
Arthur (Wingnut)
http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r428/AROCK1_photos/tn-6-1.jpg
“The game is won or lost, far away from spectators. It is won behind the lines, in the gym, during practice and out on the road. It is won in the batting cages, while doing drills and running laps. It is won long before you step out onto the field, on the court or on the track and perform under the lights…”
This is what all winners do… this is called “Preparation”.
Bonus pics
Summer bloom.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture013-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture014-2.jpg
Can anybody guess what Shark does this jaw belongs to? PM me the answer and the first (2) two correct answers will get a free LC. :Cool: One PM, one guess only!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture012-2.jpg
We decided to evac once our position started to get overun... :LOL:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture028-2.jpg
My special order of FM110 Metallic Ayu finally came in from overseas. :Dancing Banana:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture-3.jpg
Parting shot.
Wingnut: “There you are… what are you doing…?”
Wingnut Pug: “Meditating…please leave me alone, I’m having a Feng Shui moment.” :Shocked:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture027-2.jpg
Roy (Q3Fishboy) met up and fished with us at the last recon spot.
Conditions: Hazy, overcast morning giving way to sunny and warn afternoon. Negative low tide at grey light. Water temperature 60 degrees. 1-3 foot swells (incoming storm surge starting). Mild to moderate surf conditions. Water clarity excellent with little or no salad. Very little baitfish presence.
Techniques: Drop shotting plastics, Carolina rig Gulp Sandworms and live Sandcrabs, throwing various swim baits and LC’s.
Results: Multiple species day for everybody including (2) legal Halibut (all fish released). :Cool:
Mike and I had double hook ups on two big 4-5 foot Leopard Sharks and after lengthy battles, we farmed both fish… I hate it when that happens! :mad:
Here are some pics of our productive day, enjoy.
Steve gets the first fish in the grey light and the "only" Leo of the day. :Envious:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture001-2.jpg
Mike's PB Starfish. :EyePop:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture002-3.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture004-3.jpg
Plenty of Perch today.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture005-3.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture003-3.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture007-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture008-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture011-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture024-15.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture010-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture021-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture002-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture022-2.jpg
First legal Flattie. 22"
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture016-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture017-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture009-2.jpg
2nd legal Flattie. 23"
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture019-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture020-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture018-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture003-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture026-2.jpg
Mike and Steve, always a pleasure going into battle with you guys. I’m glad that we decided to invest some time to recon these new areas today. They will now be part of our future battle plans.
Roy, thanks for finally dragging your butt out of bed and joining us for the afternoon session. :ROFL:
Wow, the past week and a half has been so much fun for me… time to reinsert myself back into the daily grind of the workforce. :LOL: Have a fantastic week everybody… get ready for the 4th of July! :Big Grin:
Arthur (Wingnut)
http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r428/AROCK1_photos/tn-6-1.jpg
“The game is won or lost, far away from spectators. It is won behind the lines, in the gym, during practice and out on the road. It is won in the batting cages, while doing drills and running laps. It is won long before you step out onto the field, on the court or on the track and perform under the lights…”
This is what all winners do… this is called “Preparation”.
Bonus pics
Summer bloom.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture013-2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture014-2.jpg
Can anybody guess what Shark does this jaw belongs to? PM me the answer and the first (2) two correct answers will get a free LC. :Cool: One PM, one guess only!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture012-2.jpg
We decided to evac once our position started to get overun... :LOL:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture028-2.jpg
My special order of FM110 Metallic Ayu finally came in from overseas. :Dancing Banana:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Picture-3.jpg
Parting shot.
Wingnut: “There you are… what are you doing…?”
Wingnut Pug: “Meditating…please leave me alone, I’m having a Feng Shui moment.” :Shocked:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut4/Wingnut5/Wingnut%206/Wingnut%207/Picture027-2.jpg