murrieta angler
04-24-2011, 01:01 PM
After seeing Commander Wingnuts report from Friday I thought that it would be a great time to head North for a fishing assault.
Well it wouldn’t be a thought but a reality!
I got the message from the Commander, around 9:30ish, that there would be an attack, at 0600 hours from the East, and to bring my ammuniton…:Cool:
When I arrived at the rear HQ, Commaner Wingnut was already there and I could see the look in his eyes that it was going to be an all out bloody massacre…:Twisted:
While we were waiting for the rest of the troops to arrive, the Commander was giving me some secret intel from the previous day.
It was getting past gray light and the Commander was wondering where Lieutenant Bones was, he said he had communication with him and that he was about 20 mikes away.
Right then LT pulls up and right behind him was Colonel Klocked ( I like the way it sounds…:Big Grin: )
This would be all the troops for the day and we would see what destruction we would cause.
But first a picture for the Commander;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/001-32.jpg
As we arrived at the battle site conditions were not looking the same as yesterday, per the Commander. The swell was up, the water was not as clear, no baitfish present and clearer skies.
The end of our trek;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/002-28.jpg
It would be only 4 casts into the mission when we would have out first casualty. Here I am in rod to fish combat;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/003-29.jpg
…and the first casualty of war;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/004-23.jpg
Of course, the Commander would be documenting our battle for the history books;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/005-23.jpg
After the Commander decided to put down his camera, it was time for business and this would be the next casualty;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/010-21.jpg
The grenade used for the capture;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/006-22.jpg
The casualty was just a ¼” shy of the 22”, set by the Geneva Convention ( DFG );
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/011-20.jpg
It seems the enemy would be using it’s intel, from the previous day, and the enemy were
toying with us.
As we made our way North, into heavy enemy territory, it was becoming evident that they were gaining the upper hand on us….until the Commander reminded them that he had a few tricks up his sleeve.
There would be no pictures for the next two events, as the events were just to grizzly for the weak at heart ( I got my camera soaked and ruined it ).
The Commander brought in a short Sand Bass, farmed a few, than brought in a nice healthy 15-17 inch Sand Bass.
We were starting to get the upper hand, as I joined the Commander at his locale, and was greeted with this casualty;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/014-17.jpg
While at this location, I would surrender 4 LC’s and the Commander would give up one himself.
We decided to move back South and try to flank the enemy. This seemed to work out, but for only a short time, as the LT would pull one out with a WODSD ( Weapon Of Drop Shot Destruction );
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/016-15.jpg
We would be calling it a day around 1000 hours, as members of our unit had previous commitments.
It turned out to be a less than victorious day as the enemy would use all they had to keep us at bay.
At times during the battle the enemy would call on the water infantry and they would soak the Commander from toe to head;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/018-13.jpg
Well, it was time to head out;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/036-4.jpg
but I had informed the others that I would be working my way further South and re-coning drop zones for future battles.
Bonus pics of the days battle;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/017-16.jpg
Colonel Klocked;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/019-12.jpg
The danger zone;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/022-11.jpg
WARNING: Do not attempt these types of maneuvers without the proper training!!
See General Team 57’s ( Dana’s Surf Fishing Post ) Technical Manual.
After I said my farewells for the morning, I decided to head to NPH and see if I couldn't get me some SBB. After I stopped for some lunch I arrived at NPH at around 1:00.
I would stay till around 4:00 or leave sooner , if I ran out of swimmies...:Smile:
Well, the latter would be the case. I only had 4 of them and I still need some practice casting in between the boats and decks...:Surprised:
It would be only a few minutes before I landed my first of the afternoon. It was a juvenile, around 8 inches, and I took a picture then let it go.
At the very next dock, I get a fish on the line, but it doesn't grab and run, like other SBB. It simply grabs it and starts to swim away, all casual like...:Confused:
I let it go for a couple of seconds then decide to load up and bring it in. CRAP!!!!
This fish is a bigger model and is pulling drag, even though I have it tightened all the way. I am reeling it in, then my line goes limp...:Angry:
That sucker got off, don't ask me how, it just did...:Embarrassed:
Off to the next dock and I get hit again, as soon as the bait hits the water the fish grabs it and jumps out of the water...:Cool: This is not good!
My line was wrapped around a cleet and it tightened it up.
Now the fish is still on the swimmie and can't go no where, so I decide to jump up on the dock and untangle my line, mind you it is a 3 1/2' high tide and I'm already up to my chest in water.
I get the line untangled, bring the fish towards the houses, by the way, this fish is good size and most likely my PB, I put my rod down, grab onto the landing and lower myself into the water.....all the way into the water...:Shocked: Apparently it was a little deeper than I thought and I got water down my waders and I soaked my camera, my non-waterproof camera...:Angry:
I get the fish to a spot where I can measure the fish and it tapes out at 15".
Dang, I have no picture of it! So I let the fish go and proceed to fish.
DR, I THOUGHT OF YOU WHEN THE NEXT EVENT OCCURED.
As I was getting ready to head back to my truck, to get my cell phone, this nice yacht is cruising by and on the bow of the boat there are 2 platinum blondes with their tops off. They were 2 hot young ladies and they looked at me and waved. Well, that did help things out, just a little...:Big Grin:
Back to fishing.
After retrieving my cell, I decide to go back to the spot where I got slammed and see if the creature would take a diiferent colored swimmie.:???:
After just my first cast, WHAM!!!! Fish on and I aint losing him this time...:Wink:
After a short battle I was rewarded with my NEW PB SBB;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/Mobile%20Uploads/downsized_0423111401.jpg
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/Mobile%20Uploads/downsized_0423111401a.jpg
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/Mobile%20Uploads/downsized_0423111401b.jpg
16 1/2" of Pure Adrenaline...:Big Grin:
This would be my last fish at NPH, I ran out of swimmies, it was 3:30 and time to head to San Onofre for an evening re-con/ fish slay.
I ended farmimg 3 and catching 3 total....:Cool:
As I was driving down PCH, towards San "O", I was checking out the shore line at the different beaches. It was when I was driving by Crystal Cove that I decided to change my plans and finish my day off there.
By the time I hit the sand it was close to 4:30. It's a pretty good looking beach and I thought I was gonna have some success there....well that wouldn't be the case.
There was a ton of salad in the water and every cast produced some kelp or eel grass.
Still, I was going to stay and check out the beach from South to North. I think I ended up walking close to 4 miles and tossing my line most of those miles.
Although I didn't get even a nibble or bump, I believe that beach will hold some great fishing in the future at the right time.
It was another long one for me, day started at 4:20 on the road and back at my casa at 8:40.
Thanks to the guys for fishing with me and those that couldn't make it, hope y'all had a good day.
Happy Easter & God Bless everyone on this day that He arose from the grave.
Robert
<><
p.s. Steve, I heard the encouraging words. COOL.
Well it wouldn’t be a thought but a reality!
I got the message from the Commander, around 9:30ish, that there would be an attack, at 0600 hours from the East, and to bring my ammuniton…:Cool:
When I arrived at the rear HQ, Commaner Wingnut was already there and I could see the look in his eyes that it was going to be an all out bloody massacre…:Twisted:
While we were waiting for the rest of the troops to arrive, the Commander was giving me some secret intel from the previous day.
It was getting past gray light and the Commander was wondering where Lieutenant Bones was, he said he had communication with him and that he was about 20 mikes away.
Right then LT pulls up and right behind him was Colonel Klocked ( I like the way it sounds…:Big Grin: )
This would be all the troops for the day and we would see what destruction we would cause.
But first a picture for the Commander;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/001-32.jpg
As we arrived at the battle site conditions were not looking the same as yesterday, per the Commander. The swell was up, the water was not as clear, no baitfish present and clearer skies.
The end of our trek;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/002-28.jpg
It would be only 4 casts into the mission when we would have out first casualty. Here I am in rod to fish combat;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/003-29.jpg
…and the first casualty of war;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/004-23.jpg
Of course, the Commander would be documenting our battle for the history books;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/005-23.jpg
After the Commander decided to put down his camera, it was time for business and this would be the next casualty;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/010-21.jpg
The grenade used for the capture;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/006-22.jpg
The casualty was just a ¼” shy of the 22”, set by the Geneva Convention ( DFG );
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/011-20.jpg
It seems the enemy would be using it’s intel, from the previous day, and the enemy were
toying with us.
As we made our way North, into heavy enemy territory, it was becoming evident that they were gaining the upper hand on us….until the Commander reminded them that he had a few tricks up his sleeve.
There would be no pictures for the next two events, as the events were just to grizzly for the weak at heart ( I got my camera soaked and ruined it ).
The Commander brought in a short Sand Bass, farmed a few, than brought in a nice healthy 15-17 inch Sand Bass.
We were starting to get the upper hand, as I joined the Commander at his locale, and was greeted with this casualty;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/014-17.jpg
While at this location, I would surrender 4 LC’s and the Commander would give up one himself.
We decided to move back South and try to flank the enemy. This seemed to work out, but for only a short time, as the LT would pull one out with a WODSD ( Weapon Of Drop Shot Destruction );
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/016-15.jpg
We would be calling it a day around 1000 hours, as members of our unit had previous commitments.
It turned out to be a less than victorious day as the enemy would use all they had to keep us at bay.
At times during the battle the enemy would call on the water infantry and they would soak the Commander from toe to head;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/018-13.jpg
Well, it was time to head out;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/036-4.jpg
but I had informed the others that I would be working my way further South and re-coning drop zones for future battles.
Bonus pics of the days battle;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/017-16.jpg
Colonel Klocked;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/019-12.jpg
The danger zone;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/022-11.jpg
WARNING: Do not attempt these types of maneuvers without the proper training!!
See General Team 57’s ( Dana’s Surf Fishing Post ) Technical Manual.
After I said my farewells for the morning, I decided to head to NPH and see if I couldn't get me some SBB. After I stopped for some lunch I arrived at NPH at around 1:00.
I would stay till around 4:00 or leave sooner , if I ran out of swimmies...:Smile:
Well, the latter would be the case. I only had 4 of them and I still need some practice casting in between the boats and decks...:Surprised:
It would be only a few minutes before I landed my first of the afternoon. It was a juvenile, around 8 inches, and I took a picture then let it go.
At the very next dock, I get a fish on the line, but it doesn't grab and run, like other SBB. It simply grabs it and starts to swim away, all casual like...:Confused:
I let it go for a couple of seconds then decide to load up and bring it in. CRAP!!!!
This fish is a bigger model and is pulling drag, even though I have it tightened all the way. I am reeling it in, then my line goes limp...:Angry:
That sucker got off, don't ask me how, it just did...:Embarrassed:
Off to the next dock and I get hit again, as soon as the bait hits the water the fish grabs it and jumps out of the water...:Cool: This is not good!
My line was wrapped around a cleet and it tightened it up.
Now the fish is still on the swimmie and can't go no where, so I decide to jump up on the dock and untangle my line, mind you it is a 3 1/2' high tide and I'm already up to my chest in water.
I get the line untangled, bring the fish towards the houses, by the way, this fish is good size and most likely my PB, I put my rod down, grab onto the landing and lower myself into the water.....all the way into the water...:Shocked: Apparently it was a little deeper than I thought and I got water down my waders and I soaked my camera, my non-waterproof camera...:Angry:
I get the fish to a spot where I can measure the fish and it tapes out at 15".
Dang, I have no picture of it! So I let the fish go and proceed to fish.
DR, I THOUGHT OF YOU WHEN THE NEXT EVENT OCCURED.
As I was getting ready to head back to my truck, to get my cell phone, this nice yacht is cruising by and on the bow of the boat there are 2 platinum blondes with their tops off. They were 2 hot young ladies and they looked at me and waved. Well, that did help things out, just a little...:Big Grin:
Back to fishing.
After retrieving my cell, I decide to go back to the spot where I got slammed and see if the creature would take a diiferent colored swimmie.:???:
After just my first cast, WHAM!!!! Fish on and I aint losing him this time...:Wink:
After a short battle I was rewarded with my NEW PB SBB;
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/Mobile%20Uploads/downsized_0423111401.jpg
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/Mobile%20Uploads/downsized_0423111401a.jpg
http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae255/gudgersfishing/Mobile%20Uploads/downsized_0423111401b.jpg
16 1/2" of Pure Adrenaline...:Big Grin:
This would be my last fish at NPH, I ran out of swimmies, it was 3:30 and time to head to San Onofre for an evening re-con/ fish slay.
I ended farmimg 3 and catching 3 total....:Cool:
As I was driving down PCH, towards San "O", I was checking out the shore line at the different beaches. It was when I was driving by Crystal Cove that I decided to change my plans and finish my day off there.
By the time I hit the sand it was close to 4:30. It's a pretty good looking beach and I thought I was gonna have some success there....well that wouldn't be the case.
There was a ton of salad in the water and every cast produced some kelp or eel grass.
Still, I was going to stay and check out the beach from South to North. I think I ended up walking close to 4 miles and tossing my line most of those miles.
Although I didn't get even a nibble or bump, I believe that beach will hold some great fishing in the future at the right time.
It was another long one for me, day started at 4:20 on the road and back at my casa at 8:40.
Thanks to the guys for fishing with me and those that couldn't make it, hope y'all had a good day.
Happy Easter & God Bless everyone on this day that He arose from the grave.
Robert
<><
p.s. Steve, I heard the encouraging words. COOL.