SWAT Swell Shocked

[bsp]

With the current high surf conditions up and down the coast experienced during several recent recon sessions, SWAT was "swell shocked" and had to take a R&R trip.

This meant a trek to a less popular AO known as Eye Pollution. Bones, Wingnut, and Klocked made the trip and arrived for the grey light bite, and Dad and I arrived a few hours later.

Team Roster for today with a special guest appearance!

Bones:

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Klocked:

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Special guest Bill (Bam Bam) Pirate Crew.

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Yours Truly:

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The day ended up being pretty decent for at least one guy *cough* Wingnut *cough*, with enough excitement to keep everybody motivated.

Bones goes bendo early on with a nice drag Burner:

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And it's a Butterfly Ray, aka a flatfish of the wrong kind!

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Interesting catch, but not the target species. This area was thick with rays. I must have stepped on, kicked, and spooked well over a dozen including quite a few round stingrays. I even found one in ankle deep water that I intentionally spooked to get it out of the surf zone. We worked down the coastline pretty much the whole day. Very little structure meant that there was a lot of casting and walking to find productive waters.

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The quality was hard to find today.

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Only a few decent pancakes came out to play:

Bones' short:

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Klocked skunkbuster:

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Another micro halibut:

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The last of Wingnut's Baker Dozen, we were talking about how it would be great if it would be a legal to finish it off. So close yet so far!

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Then I go bendo!

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New Species and a skunkbuster!

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Fish were biting the Kroc with only 2 coming on LCs. Lethargic fish means fishing close to the bottom, but we did get some chases and a few aggressive surface strikes too. Klocked translated his into a nice shorty while Wingnut's fish didn't totally commit. Wingnut had a good, solid hit that got away, but that's his fish story. It was a slow steady pick at the micro pancakes, but there was enough action to keep you motivated to keep trying for that legal. I went big with the 1oz Kroc and the LC FM130 for nada. Fish were keyed in on the 5/8oz Kroc and the LC FM 110.

I had a great time out there even though I only stuck a Butterfly ray (new species, so a nice catch). The company when you fish with SWAT is unparalleled, and definitely makes up for a low personal fish count.

Me and Dad:

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John (klocked) and Arthur (Wingnut)

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Me and John (klocked)... I see the bunny ears John!

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Totals:
Bones: 1 Butterfly Ray and 1 short halibut
BSP: 1 Butterfly Ray
Klocked: 1 Short Halibut
Wingnut: 13 Short halibut (Baker's Dozen!)
Time to call it a day for bones, myself, Dad, and Wingnut. John had to leave earlier:

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Who's ready for lunch? And.... I have no clue why I'm making this face...

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Bones' new girlfriend:

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Lebanese food for lunch!

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Had a great day all and look forward to another SWAT trip soon!

Marc

[Wingnut]

A.O. "Eye Pollution" was in order because I spent the previous two days fighting the swells. Didn't feel like going into battle for three days straight. :LOL:
A bit of a slow day, but I think we were OVER the limits on the laughter count. :Big Grin:
Man, the look on Mike & Marc's faces when those Butterfly Rays came out of the surf was priceless... as if you guys found out that someone had peed in your Cheerios. :Big Smile: Believe me boyz, I was hoping that they were big barn doors too. :mad: Oh well, PB Butterfly Rays for the both of you and it was a nice ride for a couple of minutes. I will not share my lost fish story as everybody's got one to tell... we'll gettem' next time. :Wink:

The coolest moment of the day came when Marc & I were standing side by side working the surf. At the very end of one of my retrieves a nice legal Hali shot up, just as I was lifting the Kroc out of the water and made a huge splash, spraying us with water and disappeared. :EyePop: That was so awesome, our jaws dropped and we were fan casting the area like mad. :LOL:

Been a tough three days out in the suds for me, as far as the fish count is concerned, but I'm always happy and grateful for every chance I get to hit the surf. :Cool: When the groundbreaking starts in July for my project, I will be hard-pressed to find time to fish. :Neutral:

Mike (Bones), I know you don't particularly like to fish this area too much, but thanks for pounding the dirty sand with us. I know that you would rather check out the local volleyball tournament instead. lol
BTW, thanks for the quarters, I owe you a roll. :Wink:
Oh yeah, and good job on landing that PB beach chair! :Big Smile:

Billy (Bam Bam), Glad you could join us for the morning session bro. Always nice to have a member of the Pirate Crew on one of our missions. :Cool: Pretty funny how we were working the surf and calling out all the different crap we see in the surf... "blue glove!, black bag!, white glove!, beach towel!, white bag!..." :mad:
Let me know when that new Pelagic jacket becomes available. :Wink:

John (Klocked), you are always answering the S.W.A.T. roll call buddy, Mr. reliable. :Cool:
I know you've had a couple of tough days in the surf yourself, but thanks for coming out to join us.
Put the new additions to your LC arsenal to work! :Wink:

Marc & Dad (BSP & Nick), I always wondered who wakes who up in the morning when you guys go fishing? Is it you that tells your dad to hurry, let's go! Or is it your Dad that has to drag your butt out of bed in the morning...? :LOL: Well, whatever the case, I'm glad that you guys always make it out there, fashionably late or not. :Wink: The jokes never ends with us in the surf Marc, I had a great time messing with you buddy, thanks for being such a good sport. :Cool: There is still time, you can still be a MULTI-millionaire! :ROFL:
Classic BSP moment;
Arthur (sarcastically): "Hey Marc, how many White Sea Bass have you caught in the surf...?"
Marc (snapped back): "Hey Arthur, how many Stripers have you caught in the surf?!?"
Ouch, that was a good comeback Marc. :Envious:

Nick (Dad), thanks for the recommending that Lebanese Restaurant for lunch. Nice atmosphere and delicious food! :Thumbs Up:

Here are some more pics...

Mike says... "Why are we here...???" :LOL:
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Pancakes and junk fish everywhere. :Neutral:
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I caught a few Rays, this one was Frisco hooked. lol
I even caught one of those ugly Lizard Fish. Didn't even know what I caught until Alan told me what it was. :LOL:
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Special thanks to Alan and Hong. Friends of JerryG & Jonathan (ToadsToadsOnly) and part of Hai's Monster Halibut Crew. :Wink:
Alan, it was great fishing with you for awhile buddy. Thanks for the intel and I hope to see you out there again sometimes. :Cool: Hope you guys didn't fall asleep at the wedding. :LOL:
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Bonus pic: Another time... another place. :Wink:
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[Lucky Lager]

pretty nice day!

[jerryG]

Although you guys didn't any legals looks like a fun day with plenty of fish to go around. Considering the swell conditions that spot was your best bet.

I'm not surprised the hammered finished spoon caught fish. When I have them I like replacing the blades on my spinner baits with either the diamond cut or hammered finished blades. They seem to give more flash than the smooth finishes. It looks like the locals provided some worm trailers... Those guys from Hai's Monster But Team are good people who have been known to get down with some monster beach buts..LOL

JerryG

[Which Way Out]

Good fun with friends can't be all bad and to top it off with good food, priceless. Sorry I couldn't get there.:Sad:
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[klocked]

Arthur, I have never seen you move soooooo slow in the surf!!
You must have covered every inch of that shore line.
It payed off for you too, last count from you out loud was 8
but I know you caught more after I had to leave. :LOL:
Patence and perseverance paid off in those conditions for you.

Alot of people including myself would benefit from this tactic in these conditions!
I will certainly remember this method when things are slow, somewhere else though:Envious:

Personally, I hope I never see that much trash in the water ever again!:Sad:

Nice fishing with you guys, nice to meet you Bill, nice to see you again Nick!

[murrieta angler]

Hello fellas!!!!!
First off, very nice report Marc, you make the rest of us proud...:Big Grin:
Looking at the pictures, I am very surprised your Pops didn't get stung out there. No way I would be around all those rays and not having full gear on...:Shocked:
I enjoyed the fact that everyone got at least 1 fish and a NS for you Marc...:Smile:
I saw the krok right off and had a feeling someone would be tossing them over at "Eye Pollution"...:ROFL: Truer words were never written!

Arthur, I know you will be super busy real soon, but 13!?! My God Man...:EyePop:

Bones, Love the early morning picture of you looking so jolly and what's up with your new lady?! I know you like the earthy type, but come on...:ROFL:

Nick, Put some pants on Bro!!! Reminds me I need to put an EpiPen in my truck..:Neutral:

Marc, Thanks again for the report and pics. We all know it's tough to do, after a day at the beach.

Take Care Guys,
Robert
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[bones]

Wow.....I'm Tired. What a day in the LBC.Even though it was a tough bite .....It's
always a pleasure fishing with the BOYZ. We still gave them hell Marc ! Thanks for
the good conversation,laughs and of course sticking a few fish as well. The food at Open
Sesame was second to none (Thanks Arthur) and the eye candy was simply amazing.
Another great day spent with friends. Can't ask for more than that.

Thanks for taking the time to put up the report Marc. I'm hitting the hay early tonight
for sure so I can tear up the surf on a solo tomorrow!

Tight lines to all---------<><

Mike

[smooshsh]

Awesome report. I knew you would come through with more pics Wingnut. This is Alan by the way. You guys are soldiers for sure. I couldnt handle the weather. Me and Hong made it through the wedding, but we still have some fishing fever left in us for sure. I knew you guys would handle biz. I'm surprised the sea bags didn't annoy you guys. I had enough beach cleaning that day for sure. Keep up the awesome reports guys.

[ghetto dad]

WOW!! you guys got Wingnut down here to fish the hood!!!! lol!

Great job guys!!! Very nice report..and nice slayage....

GD

[PONTOON]

Marc,

Thanks for another Great SWAT Team report! I don't have to fish any more all I need to do is wait each week for the surf reports from the Kings of the Surf!:Cool:

Great job guys! Keep the reports coming.:Thumbs Up::Thumbs Up:

[JSAUCE818]

GOOD JOB FELLAS, great report and pics...wow, you guys got bam bam to come out and play,...Been trying to get a hold of that guy.....See yall out in the water sometime....

[blackwater]

Swell shocked, nice report title Marc. :Big Grin:
Good to retreat to a calmer battlefield from time to time.
Marc and Mike, good job on the PB Butterfly rays, I caught a smaller one of those aboard the Spotted Fever in the NPH once. A small one gave me quite a fight, I can imagine a big one would give you guys a nice run for the money. :Wink:
Arthur, leave those pop tarts alone! :LOL: Baker's dozen pancakes, lol
I fished LBC a couple of time, WFO on sea bags of all types. :mad:

[Wingnut]

Arthur, I have never seen you move soooooo slow in the surf!!
Hey John, I was moving slow because Marc was holding me up... lol
He spent more time screwing around than fishing, he kept trying to re-negotiate his million dollar deal. :ROFL: Just jk Marc. Hahaha
I could tell everytime I look over at you that you were tired of pulling all those sea bags. :LOL: :Neutral: :mad:

[BabyKiller]

Man, I should have heeded this reports warning. I was in a similar area for nada. way to fish hard guys!

[DockRat]

Recon down at http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx116/makes_cake/cherry.gif
Good idea to hit a beach shower down there. The whole area from the Queen Mary to Alamitos just recieved F rating on the water tested and F on the dry sand.

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[JapanRon]

Hi bsp,

Nice play by play on the stroll.

thanks,

JapanRon

[sidified]

What a hoot to read reports like this, and all the pithy trash talk...Great commraderie 'twixt, y'all...:Applause:

[iLLest]

Nice outing guys!
I'm surprised that AO actually produced, most of the time we only get PB WSB (white sea bags) , triple eyed huge smelt and muscle shirts :LOL:
See you soon fellas.

[flyngby]

Nice job Team!

Sure miss being out with u and having those great times in the swells!

Nice PB Butterflies!

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