iSWAT... that skunk right off my back! PB and 1st WSB from Toad rock!

[klocked]

10pm last night, Arthur sends me a txt for a mission to Pea Soup...
but last night, after eating as much as I could at China Buffet,
I was already asleep by 9-9:30. :LOL:

Got out of bed this morning around 7, co-worker calls around 8
asking for some work, told him no go, at the moment.

Noticed a txt from Arthur from last night giving me notice of a
mission to Pea Soup at Grey light. Hmm, should I stay home?

Ah what the heck, I'll pop over there and say hi at least!

Because I was still feeling skunky from previous trips and...
knowing Arthur, he had probably worked the whole area
and caught every fish willing to play before I could get out
the door!

I arrived at the spot and met up with Arthur, sure enough,
he had already attacked the surf zone and showed me
the casualty's he victimized before I arrived....

Pictures in his reply below...


Arthur was done with the surf and had decided to see if any Calicos
would bite from "Toad Rock" appropriately named after Toads Toads Only
for his Toad Calico he got there a while back. :Big Grin:

LC'S aren't very productive from this rock so Arthur asks if I had any swim
baits with me. "No" I replied. Arthur says "well, I brought 2, come pick one"
He lays them out and I have a choice between a 4" Silver Phantom or a 4"
Smelt(light vs dark). Hmm, a mini predicament!

And I thought to myself....
We both know which color will work the best under the conditions we had to work with...
These are Arthurs swimmy's.... "You pick Arthur"... "Doesn't matter to me" he says...
Ok then... Smelt it is.... "Hey Arthur, did I pick the right one?" "What's mine is yours buddy" :Envious:
Ok then! Here we go!! Come on Calico's!!! :Envious:

We start throwing the swimmy's in different areas and Arthur gets one...

Pictures in his reply below...

We're both all over this rock hoping to hook up with a toad Calico...
Another move to a small channel(from the same rock)...
A couple casts, let it sink out.....

Bam!! oh yeah this is a nice one, a toad of a Checker I must say!!....
Uh... pulling harder and harder and stronger !!! :Shocked:
Wow!! this has got to be the biggest Calico EVER!!! :EyePop:
Color!! OH %^%#$^#@% WSB!!!!!!!!
Arthur... "DONT LET THAT #%$&% GET AWAY!!!"
Arthur... "KEEP IT OUT OF THE ROCKS!!!!"
Me... "OH %^%#$^#@%!!"

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I swam the fish to the right and into a crevice, where Arthur
could get a hold of it...

Arthur bear hugs it so fast it popped right out of his hold like
a rocket and slid back down underneath him and again Arthur
grabs it, taking a few spines to the hand in the process...

Once the fish was landed, I thanked God for such a nice fish
then Arthur and I did the high 5 and hug routine. :Envious:

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Wingnut wants a picture with my fish! :Envious:
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I just know it's going to be a good year for SWAT!!
heck, it already has been!!

This post goes out to Mike who mentioned in one of his replies in
another post that I was due for something great after my last
few skunks!! Thanks brotha Bones, you called it right!!

After that fish, we fished for a while longer with good intentions
and high hopes of landing another but atlas, only this kelp fish
to finish it off.
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The tide was rising and we had to evacuate the area.

Thanks Arthur,
for the invite...
letting me choose the swimmy...
grabbing the fish for me...
and celebrating my catch with me!!
(The part where we screamed like a couple of mad men):LOL::LOL::LOL:

[Wingnut]

Stayed in town this week and decided at the last minute to hit the surf for a few hours at grey light. Shot a couple of texts out around 10-10:30pm to see if anybody want to meet up... midnight, no answer, it's a week day, I guess everybody is in bed early. :Wink:

Got to the A.O. in the dark and worked the surf for four hours from 5:30 to around 9:30am.
Got a few decent fish but nothing really worthwhile so I decided to wade out to some rocky terrain to see if any Toad Calico were willing to play. As I was rock hopping my way to the point, I glanced towards the shoreline and see a silhouette of a fisherman working his way down the beach towards me. I thought to myself, now who could this be...? I had this place all to myself all morning... :Cool:
As the figure got closer, I recognize that it was the "Gentle Giant" of S.W.A.T. Mr. John Klocked himself. :Big Grin: John says, "Any fish left...?" I answered, "Let's find out!"

I only brought two swimbaits and let him pick which one he wanted to throw... Damn, that's the one that I would have chose... :Wink: Good choice John, let's get to work! John already told the story, but I just wanted to add that it was complete mayhem when that WSB hammered his swimbait. The fish dove for the rocks and then try to head straight into the kelp bed. John did a fantastic job muscling the fish away from the dangerous minefield and guided it into a tide pool crevice. I tried to hug the fish and it shot out of my arms like a giant bar of soap, lol

NO WAY am I going to lose this fish for my buddy, so I just grabbed it with both hands and took three deep spines in my left palm and almost slid off the rock and into the channel. :mad: Hey, no big deal... I once stuck my hand in a legal Halibut's mouth for a friend and still have the scars to prove it. :Shocked: I tossed the fish into a tide pool and we both jumped up and down and screaming like a couple of teenage girls at a Justin Bieber's concert. :LOL:
This wasn't John's biggest White Sea Bass, but the biggest from the surf/rocks and it's a beauty! :Envious:
Well derserved John and YES, you were overdue for a nice gift from Poseidon. I know the last few trips has been a little rough for you, but I NEVER heard you complain once. :Cool:
Enjoy the fruit of your labor my friend... save me a fillet for my Iron Chef. :Wink:

My fish total (I would trade them ALL in for a legal WSB) :Envious:
(4) Calico Bass up to 16"
(3) Yellow Fin Croakers
(3) Short Halibut up to 18"

I think I'll hide from the "Boss" tomorrow and hit the surf again. :Wink: :Secret: :Envious:

More pics...

The Croakers of the "wrong" kind. :LOL:
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One of the short Flatties.
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The Calicos.
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4" Big Hammer Silver Phantom.
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I can't believe the Ghosts were cruising this channel... :EyePop:
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[evosamurai]

nice job where did where did u fish?

[murrieta angler]

John-John!!!
Nice fish Brother, Arthur shot me a text and told me the great news...:Big Grin:
That is one beautiful fish and one you will not forget for a long time.
You were definately due...:Wink:
I like my filet baked with a jalapeno crem sauce...:Cool:
Take Care Bro,
Robert
<><


p.s. who needs to go to Catalina for a WSB...:ROFL:

[ToadsToadsOnly]

That is what I'm talking about John! That is a beautiful fish you found that willing surf Ghost and actually landed him off the rocks thats insane. Good thing Arthur has the Kung Fu Grip. You know what that means where there is 1 there is more. I am doing a SWAT kayak mission tonight in LJ for the same species I hope I tie into one.

[Bait Fish]

Wow! beautiful looking WSB you got. Congrats!

[iLLest]

dude F*** YEAH!

You were due bro! what skunk!?!? LOL
Bring a huge smile to my face knowing you took that skunk off your back and brought in a very very VERY nice WSB. Congrats brother, I wish I couldve been there, I wouldve probably **** my pants. :LOL:

I started laughing like crazy when I read this:

Color!! OH %^%#$^#@% WSB!!!!!!!!
Arthur... "DONT LET THAT #%$&% GET AWAY!!!"
Arthur... "KEEP IT OUT OF THE ROCKS!!!!"
Me... "OH %^%#$^#@%!!"

Too funny.

Once again congrats on the beautiful PB WSB, shes a beauty. Who needs a boat right? :Wink:

I was telling Arthur, if there's one, there's more! :Secret:
lets gooooooooooooo

[Which Way Out]

Dam its only Tuesday.:EyePop:

Big John that's the way SWAT rolls.:Cool: Congrats on that work in the surf. Very nice. I will be working in Burbank soon, maybe next week. Will find time to hit it with you guys down there I hope.:Envious:

BTW is that reel a Revo Toro? can't tell in the photos very well.
Bill

[Phanatic]

Oh dang! Congrats on the WSB John! Keep up the great work out there. We'll fish sometime soon in the coming months again.

[ryryk]

Holy cow John, epic report. Great read.
Even better fish!
I hope I can get into something like that one day.

Thanks for the report
Ryan

[Bishop]

i thought swat released personal bests

[Ulua1]

Congrats John and Arthur! Man those are some NICE, NICE QUALITY FISH!! and a NICE WSB (still have yet to get one myself, must have fought like a beast), and an awesome Report to go with it!

[blackwater]

This wasn't John's biggest White Sea Bass, but the biggest from the surf/rocks and it's a beauty! :Envious:



i thought swat released personal bests

It wasn't his personal best, but thanks for asking, lol :Pee:
It's suggested to C&R PB's, but it's always been up to each member's discretion to do whatever they want with their catch. :Wink:

John, you da man! :Thumbs Up: Bringing that beast in on light gear shows you got some skillz bro. :Big Grin: I agree, well deserved buddy.
Arthur, stop risking life & limbs, it's only a fish bro. :LOL:

[PONTOON]

John, Congratulations on one fine WSB!:Cool: and the awesome report!

There isn't anything the SWAT Team can't catch out of the surf. I couldn't think of a better wingman to have under those situations. Arthur is one of those individuals that you are blessed to call a Friend.

Great job out there Arthur, The time and day is coming soon My Friend.:Wink:

[exfactor]

It just keeps getting better,and better,and better. Arthur, the swimmy is a great tool for the surf. Don't just bring 2 next time buddy. John, enjoy the sea bisquit dinner. I like to do mine in the microwave, with butter. Give it a try.

[BabyKiller]

Holy ****!? Radical SWIMBAIT fish!

[midgettosser1]

Awesome catch John. Better than a handful of urchin spines.

[flyngby]

John,

Congrats on yet another fine accomplishment from the surf! I have fished Toad Rock several times and lost lots of swimmies there. It just never felt right out there! You can bet I will give it a shot next time i visit that location!

So it was a slightly belated "Fathers Day Gift"

Awsome play by play and glad to see no one got hurt! It looks like you pushed the limits of that spot in the pick of you bringing home the KIA!

Look forward to getting out there with you guys soon!

Steve http://planetsmilies.net/person-smiley-1122.gif
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[Jaysuuun]

John when I heard about your catch, I couldn't wait to see the pics. If you're only gonna catch one, that's the ONE.:Shocked: Congrats buddy you were do for a nice fish. You deserve it. http://www.runemasterstudios.com/graemlins/images/2thumbs.gif

Arthur, dude you're a beast jumping in after that fish. Hmmm.. I wonder if Tess would dive in and do the same for me? http://www.runemasterstudios.com/graemlins/images/lol.gif Kudos on the assist. http://www.runemasterstudios.com/graemlins/images/clap.gif

LOL that dialogue had me cracking up! :ROFL:

[jerryG]

Well done and well deserved. Congradulations John! Arhur those were some heavy duty YFC and nice calicos. Very nice.. We usually don't see the WSB move in tight until fall but I would have to say so far this has been a really good season. I just wish I had more time to fish. I anticipate there will be mroe WSB to come in the months ahead.


JerryG

[Newfishsmell]

Wow That had to be a rush !

Yesterday i was fishing on an overnight boat for wsb , we started fishingat at 4:00am at Santa Barbara Island and then fished Catalina until about 5:30 pm. Only one WSB for about 32 anglers. So that goes to show you what an accomplishment you have there ... Wtg !

Great story and great team play there.

Congratulations Klocked on an amazing catch from the rocks , doesn't get better then that.

[klocked]

Well derserved John and YES, you were overdue for a nice gift from Poseidon. I know the last few trips has been a little rough for you, but I NEVER heard you complain once. :Cool:
Enjoy the fruit of your labor my friend... save me a fillet for my Iron Chef. :Wink:


Thanks Arthur, I keep picking up that swimmy a few times a day and reminiscing!!
Is that weird? LOL!!! :Envious:
Nice job victimizing all of those fish before I even woke up!!
Save you a filet? I would have given you the whole fish brotha!!!


nice job where did where did u fish?

Ask me anything you want except for that question please!


John-John!!!
Nice fish Brother, Arthur shot me a text and told me the great news...:Big Grin:
That is one beautiful fish and one you will not forget for a long time.
You were definately due...:Wink:
I like my filet baked with a jalapeno crem sauce...:Cool:
Take Care Bro,
Robert
<><


p.s. who needs to go to Catalina for a WSB...:ROFL:

Thanks Roberto!! Yeah, this time there was no need for a boat, live squid, waking up at the.... hey you cant park in the lot!! :LOL: but I will eat my shorts if that happens again from the same rock!!!:Envious:


That is what I'm talking about John! That is a beautiful fish you found that willing surf Ghost and actually landed him off the rocks thats insane. Good thing Arthur has the Kung Fu Grip. You know what that means where there is 1 there is more. I am doing a SWAT kayak mission tonight in LJ for the same species I hope I tie into one.

Thank you Jonathan, I hope you dont mind that we named that rock after you for that Toad Checker you got there a while back. :Cool: Hope you did well in LJ too!


Wow! beautiful looking WSB you got. Congrats!

Why thank you Bait Fish!


dude F*** YEAH!

You were due bro! what skunk!?!? LOL
Bring a huge smile to my face knowing you took that skunk off your back and brought in a very very VERY nice WSB. Congrats brother, I wish I couldve been there, I wouldve probably **** my pants. :LOL:

I started laughing like crazy when I read this:

Color!! OH %^%#$^#@% WSB!!!!!!!!
Arthur... "DONT LET THAT #%$&% GET AWAY!!!"
Arthur... "KEEP IT OUT OF THE ROCKS!!!!"
Me... "OH %^%#$^#@%!!"

Too funny.

Once again congrats on the beautiful PB WSB, shes a beauty. Who needs a boat right? :Wink:

I was telling Arthur, if there's one, there's more! :Secret:
lets gooooooooooooo

Thanks Frank, lets goooooo!!!!!


Dam its only Tuesday.:EyePop:

Big John that's the way SWAT rolls.:Cool: Congrats on that work in the surf. Very nice. I will be working in Burbank soon, maybe next week. Will find time to hit it with you guys down there I hope.:Envious:

BTW is that reel a Revo Toro? can't tell in the photos very well.
Bill

Thanks Bill, yeah that fish really caught me by suprise, that doesn't happen very often!
and yes that's a Toro 50 mounted on a Crucial CRC-C711M. I love this reel!


Oh dang! Congrats on the WSB John! Keep up the great work out there. We'll fish sometime soon in the coming months again.

Thanks Danny Phanatic, where we gonna fish at? Lets take that bigger boat to CAT for YT! :Envious:


Holy cow John, epic report. Great read.
Even better fish!
I hope I can get into something like that one day.

Thanks for the report
Ryan

Thanks Ryan, that wsb gave me a good suprise man! Like I mentioned..
I thought it was the biggest Calico EVER!! LOL!


i thought swat released personal bests

Have anything nice to say?


Congrats John and Arthur! Man those are some NICE, NICE QUALITY FISH!! and a NICE WSB (still have yet to get one myself, must have fought like a beast), and an awesome Report to go with it!

Jason! Thank you bro, yes it fought like a beast. The image in my head of a huge Calico on the end of my line kept getting bigger and bigger by the second until I saw it!


It wasn't his personal best, but thanks for asking, lol :Pee:
It's suggested to C&R PB's, but it's always been up to each member's discretion to do whatever they want with their catch. :Wink:

John, you da man! :Thumbs Up: Bringing that beast in on light gear shows you got some skillz bro. :Big Grin: I agree, well deserved buddy.
Arthur, stop risking life & limbs, it's only a fish bro. :LOL:

Phuong got my back!! LOL, thanks bro! You should of seen Arthur in action!! hahaha!!
Yelling out commands in Commander style!!, snappin' pics, jumping from one side of me to the other!! :LOL: It was too funny!:LOL:


John, Congratulations on one fine WSB!:Cool: and the awesome report!

There isn't anything the SWAT Team can't catch out of the surf. I couldn't think of a better wingman to have under those situations. Arthur is one of those individuals that you are blessed to call a Friend.

Great job out there Arthur, The time and day is coming soon My Friend.:Wink:

Thank you Terry. I couldn't agree with you any more about Arthur, I've never met anyone like him!:Cool:


It just keeps getting better,and better,and better. Arthur, the swimmy is a great tool for the surf. Don't just bring 2 next time buddy. John, enjoy the sea bisquit dinner. I like to do mine in the microwave, with butter. Give it a try.

Thanks Mikey! Looking forward to fishing with you more often this season! I want to see how you work those irons in the surf! I'll give the microwaved wsb a try too!


Holy ****!? Radical SWIMBAIT fish!

Took the words right out of my mouth!!
Thanks BK!


Awesome catch John. Better than a handful of urchin spines.

Thanks Mike, way way better than the urchin spines :LOL:



John,

Congrats on yet another fine accomplishment from the surf! I have fished Toad Rock several times and lost lots of swimmies there. It just never felt right out there! You can bet I will give it a shot next time i visit that location!

So it was a slightly belated "Fathers Day Gift"

Awsome play by play and glad to see no one got hurt! It looks like you pushed the limits of that spot in the pick of you bringing home the KIA!

Look forward to getting out there with you guys soon!



Hey Steve! Thanks buddy! Yes, that incoming is what got us off the rock. Who knows, we might have been there for a while longer :LOL: I too look forward to fishing with ya soon!


John when I heard about your catch, I couldn't wait to see the pics. If you're only gonna catch one, that's the ONE.:Shocked: Congrats buddy you were do for a nice fish. You deserve it. http://www.runemasterstudios.com/graemlins/images/2thumbs.gif

Arthur, dude you're a beast jumping in after that fish. Hmmm.. I wonder if Tess would dive in and do the same for me? http://www.runemasterstudios.com/graemlins/images/lol.gif Kudos on the assist. http://www.runemasterstudios.com/graemlins/images/clap.gif
LOL that dialogue had me cracking up! :ROFL:

Thanks Jason, I think all of us will be giving that spot more attention in future pea soup missions. I think Tess would of said "get your own dang fish" and rightly so! Arthur pulled a real sketchy manuever! LOL! For a brief moment I thought I was gonna be pulling Arthur out of the water by his back pack or something!


Well done and well deserved. Congradulations John! Arhur those were some heavy duty YFC and nice calicos. Very nice.. We usually don't see the WSB move in tight until fall but I would have to say so far this has been a really good season. I just wish I had more time to fish. I anticipate there will be mroe WSB to come in the months ahead.

JerryG

Thanks Jerry, I'm hoping somehow you can get out and fish with us more often bro!!


Wow That had to be a rush !

Yesterday i was fishing on an overnight boat for wsb , we started fishingat at 4:00am at Santa Barbara Island and then fished Catalina until about 5:30 pm. Only one WSB for about 32 anglers. So that goes to show you what an accomplishment you have there ... Wtg !

Great story and great team play there.

Congratulations Klocked on an amazing catch from the rocks , doesn't get better then that.


Thanks NFS! after it was up on solid ground I nearly laid down next to it, being so happy and all :Envious:

[troutdog]

What a beautiful fish, congrats on the pb wsb!


TD

[DockRat]

XLNT :Applause: Catching a WSB from shore is a bucket list item that most will never get.
Times like that is when you wish you had a net ?
DR




nice job where did where did u fish?
Easy question. That spot is between Santa Barbara and San Diego.

[TroutOnly]

GREAT FISH JOHN,,,,,WHEN YOURE IN THE PICK ONE OUT OF TWO YOURE SUPPOSED TO DO THE OLD EENIE MEENIE MYNIE MOE CATCH THE TROLLY BY THE TOE,,,,,,,,LOL,,,,,THEN IF YOU PICK THE WRONG ONE YOU BLAME IT ON TROLLY,,,,,,,,LOL,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,t/o,,,,,,,,,,

[HarbourAnglr]

Beautiful WSB! You guys are on fire!

[gletemfeelsteelgary]

nice catch..sweet : )

Congrats to all : )
Gary

[Badbeat]

Whoa, now that's impressive Mr. Klocked. :Thumbs Up:
Art, you are nuts bro, going bonzai over a fish. :ROFL:
See you next weekend at the birthday party bro. :Wink:

[klocked]

What a beautiful fish, congrats on the pb wsb!


TD

Thank you Aaron!

[klocked]

GREAT FISH JOHN,,,,,WHEN YOURE IN THE PICK ONE OUT OF TWO YOURE SUPPOSED TO DO THE OLD EENIE MEENIE MYNIE MOE CATCH THE TROLLY BY THE TOE,,,,,,,,LOL,,,,,THEN IF YOU PICK THE WRONG ONE YOU BLAME IT ON TROLLY,,,,,,,,LOL,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,t/o,,,,,,,,,,

Thanks Bob! I reeeeelly wanted him to choose first but he insisted.. I figured with the luck and skillz he has it wouldn't really matter anyways. They were both good colors to begin with.

[klocked]

Beautiful WSB! You guys are on fire!


Thanks HarbourAnglr!!


nice catch..sweet : )

Congrats to all : )
Gary


Thanks Mr. Steel!


Whoa, now that's impressive Mr. Klocked. :Thumbs Up:
Art, you are nuts bro, going bonzai over a fish. :ROFL:
See you next weekend at the birthday party bro. :Wink:

Thanks Badbeat!

[Tesserz]

:Shocked: Man oh man!! Jason showed me the pics when you posted this thread but I finally got a chance to read it and that story was HILARIOUS!!!! :Razz: I wish someone was there to take video of the mayhem! In any case, awesome awesome job on that beautiful fish! Maneuvering over all those jagged slippery rocks while trying to keep the fish from shooting over to the kelp... whew! I'm getting exhausted just thinking about it. :LOL: Nice fish, nice job, well deserved! :Thumbs Up:

[BrandonFish]

Congrats on the ghost!!!:Envious::Envious::Envious::Envious: Wish i would have seen Art bear hugging it! :LOL: :Envious: Luckily you cleaned your reel the time you did. :Cool: Awsome fish!:Envious:

[bsp]

John,
I'm stoked to see that you beat down the skunk with such an impressive fish! It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy, and your persistence has definitely been rewarded. :Big Grin: Definitely a hectic story from hook up to landing, and I can imagine how you guys must have sounded and looked once the fish was landed. Arthur does go all out to help his friends land spectacular fish, and I can't think of anybody I'd rather have with me if a big fish was on the line. Also, I think that rock is getting a lot more visits now on every visit! :LOL:

Arthur,
While they aren't a legal WSB, those are still some nice fish! I know on that other site that you'd be driving the gulp crowd crazy with those fat YFCs. :ROFL:Even a not so spectacular fish count for you is still pretty good for many others. I wish I had been there to see the Wingnut dive in action once again because that WSB had NO chance of getting away. Great job helping out a friend, and I know you wouldn't hesitate to do it all again!

Looking forward to hitting the surf with both of you guys sometime soon!

Marc

[klocked]

:Shocked: Man oh man!! Jason showed me the pics when you posted this thread but I finally got a chance to read it and that story was HILARIOUS!!!! :Razz: I wish someone was there to take video of the mayhem! In any case, awesome awesome job on that beautiful fish! Maneuvering over all those jagged slippery rocks while trying to keep the fish from shooting over to the kelp... whew! I'm getting exhausted just thinking about it. :LOL: Nice fish, nice job, well deserved! :Thumbs Up:

Thank you Tess!, I want a corvina out of the surf next! wait, maybe a big flatty, like 32"!!

[klocked]

Congrats on the ghost!!!:Envious::Envious::Envious::Envious: Wish i would have seen Art bear hugging it! :LOL: :Envious: Luckily you cleaned your reel the time you did. :Cool: Awsome fish!:Envious:

Thanks Brandon FISH, I actually bought a new Toro 50 while they were on sale. The wsb was my first fish on it.

[klocked]

John,
I'm stoked to see that you beat down the skunk with such an impressive fish! It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy, and your persistence has definitely been rewarded. :Big Grin: Definitely a hectic story from hook up to landing, and I can imagine how you guys must have sounded and looked once the fish was landed. Arthur does go all out to help his friends land spectacular fish, and I can't think of anybody I'd rather have with me if a big fish was on the line. Also, I think that rock is getting a lot more visits now on every visit! :LOL:

Arthur,
While they aren't a legal WSB, those are still some nice fish! I know on that other site that you'd be driving the gulp crowd crazy with those fat YFCs. :ROFL:Even a not so spectacular fish count for you is still pretty good for many others. I wish I had been there to see the Wingnut dive in action once again because that WSB had NO chance of getting away. Great job helping out a friend, and I know you wouldn't hesitate to do it all again!

Looking forward to hitting the surf with both of you guys sometime soon!

Marc

Thanks Marc, BSP's secret spot(aka pea soup) should be kicking out some nice fish this year. I hope you find some time to fish it with us.

[fishshep]

:Cool:
Report and pics,
amazing catch :Smile:

[klocked]

:Cool:
Report and pics,
amazing catch :Smile:

Thank you Daniel!

[saltman]

John,
Right on Man glad to see you in action again Bro
looking to hit the surf tomorrow
Ramiro Saltman..

[JapanRon]

Hi klocked,

Nice goin' to both of you.

JapanRon

[bones]

What an awesome way to blow that skunk smell off of your back John. Sorry for the late response but my PC has been under the weather lately so I have been getting the play by play from Arthur.
Keep up the good work soldier!

[fish_sauce]

Congratulations John! that is one heck of a fish from a rock!

Andrew

[FishinLBC]

very nice great day in the water

[thecalihookup]

Thats how u put ghost on the plate or in the freezer