SWATin’ away the Rust. HG4 Recon Session. Plus Bonus Report! Sunday 9/9/12

[Wingnut]

The last time I hit the surf was June 10th… Been extremely busy traveling back & forth for business while negotiating through some of life’s challenges. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger right? :Wink:
Special thanks to my S.W.A.T. Brothers for reaching out to me. Thank you for your well wishes and support. :Group Hug:

For the past month or so, Mike, aka Lieutenant Bones has been doing most of the legwork for the upcoming Hunting Giants 4 Surf Fishing Event coming up on Saturday, October 20th. Mike embarked on multiple reconnaissance missions to potential event locations, making the necessary contacts, doing research and securing information for our 4th annual event. :Big Grin:

Last week, Mike presented me with the finished package for final approval. I said to him there’s only one thing left to do before I sign off on the permit and insurance policy. I need to fish the location myself since I’ve never been there before. :LOL:
So we planned a short morning session on Sunday. The A.O. was just perfect, beautiful, clean beach along the Malibu coastline. Needless to say, it got my stamp of approval. :Thumbs Up:

Once we get a few details squared away, I will open the registration to all FNN members. Like all of our past Hunting Giants Events, this one is sure to be another memorable one. As always, Dana’s (Fisherman 57) philosophy of Family, Friends, Fun and Fishing will be the theme. Come out and join us! :Cool:

We fished the area for a couple of hours starting at grey light in good conditions. Flat 1-2’ swells, mild off-shore wind, little salad, relatively clear water, incoming 3.5’ tide and no baitfish presence. The area was loaded with big Perch, I caught at least 6-7 Barred Surf Perch between 12-15”. :Shocked: We were hoping for some Halibut or Calico, but didn’t have any success finding them, probably due to the lack of baitfish. :Neutral:

Oh well, it was great to finally get back out there again and let to surf wash away the dust of everyday life. Felt a bit rusty but got into some nice Perch action to get the gears going again…



“Some people succeed by what they know, some by what they do; and a few by what they are.”



Here are some pics of the morning, enjoy.
HG4, here we come!!! :Big Grin:

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Test driving a new LC pattern.
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Uh oh… retreat! :EyePop:
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First Toad of the morning.
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Another nice Pig.
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Love the blue eyes on the Opaleye.
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Massive Sand Crab beds everywhere…
Big ones too!
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Full of roe.
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Time to head to brunch!
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Thanks for all the time & hard work you put in to finding the location Mike. I couldn’t do this without you. Thank you to my S.W.A.T. Brothers and Sisters who have generously contributed to this event. I appreciate it very much! :Thumbs Up:
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Parting Shot.
The keepers of the S.W.A.T. Central Compound.
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Bonus food pic.
Fried Rice, grilled White Sea Bass fillet with Lemongrass and Szechuan style Eggplant.
Compliments of the Iron Chef. :Big Grin:
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[lip rippin sob]

thats a fishy lookin spot,and a sexy LC!


now you got me iching to get on the water!

[Big Daddy]

Arthur glad you got back on the water, another great report with lots of great pictures sometimes life gets just a little to busy. Sorry I missed you a few weeks ago but will be seeing you soon.

p.s. I always love all of the extra pictures of the little things in your reports because I know that you have taken a little time to smell (or take pictures of the rose's) very important, great parting shot also.

As many have said your a Blessed Man my friend

BD

[efishent]

Nice session and some serious perch - there seem to be bigger models in holes near rocks. That location is lovely, esp with low surf like now, and those kelp beds hold calico and rockfish, and hopefully few other species will come to play at the event.
If there was a day to come back to refresh in saltwater after the break, - Sunday was the day to do it. Thanks for great pictures and will be looking for more reports.

[FishNFurious]

Missed your reports Art, good to see one again. Hope all is well in your life buddy. Phuong told me what's up. If anybody can handle life challenges it's you bro. :Cool:

[troublehook]

Those are some really nice perch Commander. Good to see you back in action. That place looks awesome, can't wait for the event. :Big Grin:

[bones]

Arthur...As you know god doesn't give us more than we can handle. It's my pleasure to be of assitance whenever I can my friend. I know you are only one person with so much on your plate these days and I know that everything will work out the way it's supposed to. To see you jump with excitement when you got hammered by that first 15" perch was awesome and it was even better to just spend the time like we used to do back in the day. Saltwater therapy at it's best......good for the soul for sure. Hopefully the water cools a bit and the eco system moves more inshore for the event.
Either way the location is perfect for "Family,Friends,Fun and Fishing". Let us hope that Poseidon listens to our prayers and blesses us with calm seas and plentiful fishing !

First class report as well buddy....Good job!


P.S.

Thanks also for the lunch at the new spot....It was a nice change of pace and the meal was great. We both REALLY cleaned our plates :ROFL:



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[SP Dan]

I was heading out the door for night shift work, and I couldn't respond until now....12:15 AM....from work.

Good to see the Commander and LT Bones teaming up once again!

It just means that..... a lot of good times :Wink: with family and friends is going to be happening soon for all of us at the up and coming HG4 Event! :Thumbs Up: We all had such a blast last year! I am really looking forward to seeing all of my SWAT Brotha's & Sista's and of course my FNN family and friends there! It's definitely going to be a good time for all!

Thanx for the fine read sir! It is good to see you in the salt again! :Cool:

PS...Thanx Mike for all the time and sacrifices that you personally made to pull the HG 4 Event together! :Dancing Banana: Thanks Brotha! :Thumbs Up:

SP Dan <"))><

[Lucky Lager]

nice report! the new loc looks great!
i should find out within the next couple weeks if i'll be able to attend.....i'll be sure to keep you updated.

[Which Way Out]

What a great looking spot, very fishy looking that's for sure. Like Bones said "Hopefully the water cools a bit and the eco system moves more inshore for the event".

Great to see the dos amigos back on the beach. Hang in there guys, see you soon.

WWO

[Nhatster]

Nice to see you getting back out there again bro, everything will be okay, it's in God's hands.
That spot looks killer and I'm sure it's going to be a fantastic event.

[flyngby]

Believe it or not, I have a few quick moments to respond!

Looks like all is moving forward quite well for the HGIV Event!

Can't wait to be there and meet and help some new friends as well as catch up with the old ones!

I too hope "Mother Nature" is kind to us with the conditions for the event. She has done a fine job at keeping me busy on the work front and not allowed me much free time to enjoy geting a line wet!

That place looks very nice! Easy access with parking, some very nice structure for sure, and as Mike & Arthur have shown in the post some nice pigglets!

I hope there are other species out there to play also but then again, I think we have all enjoyed the exciting "Playoff's" that we seem to have been accustomed to in the past 2 years.

See you'all there!

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

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[sidified]

Great to see you on the boards again, Arthur!.. That is a terrific looking spot we'll all be at soon enough..together again..I'm excited.. Thanks, Bones, for all the dutiful recon...Arthur, I'm not savvy to wassup, but I pray you and yours will be held up and given the courage and clarity to prevail. I know you will, amigo..
Sid

[PONTOON]

Arthur,
I got your text yesterday and haven't had a chance to respond due to the vacation schedule the girls have us on but this morning I found myself abandoned at some shopping mall in San Diego with instructions to stay put until they come back for me.

Well I figured the best thing for me to do was check out your report and I wasn't dissapointed! Awesome report My Friend and I'm looking forward to Hunting Giants!

God job out there guys!:Cool:Y

[bachiboy]

Very cool looking terrain for the event Arthur! Congrats on making it out to the surf again and scoring the piggies.:Wink: Hope everything is progressing well with the real life stuff and that you can get some more sessions in.

Don

[jerryG]

Great to see you both back in action I know it has been awhile. My experience has been that no matter where life takes me eventually fishing always leads me back to the water with my friends. Jonathan went kayak fishing over the weekend down south.. He should be posting up a report soon.... JerryG

[iLLest]

oh man, it's been a while we've seen one of these reports
Never fails to entertain me. I think we all have some rust we need to swat off.
Arthur and Mike, that spot looks pretty fishy if you ask me.
I think its perfect to hold the event in...nice sandy beach with some real nice structure on it :Shocked:
I predict a surprise catch this year on HG4! Not just perches, but something a little sweeter. You watch and see. lol
Thanks for the refreshing report!

[Badbeat]

Sweet looking spot. Good work Lieutenant Bones. Can't wait for the event. :Big Grin: Awesome food pic Art, making me hungry, is it dinner time yet??? :LOL:

[dkinla]

yeah that definitely looks like an awesome spot! too bad we don't have that kinda locale up here in SM/Malibu area...

thx for report!

[murrieta angler]

Looks like a nice beach to get a big ol 30" flatty!
I think I'll give it a try in October...:Envious:
Good to see a report Brotha,
Robert
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[blackwater]

Mike, that is a great looking spot you found, can't wait for the HGIV event! :Big Grin:

Good to see a surf report from you Art, it's been too long, understandably.
I know your frustrations Arthur. We've been friends since childhood and you've always been a person who is always in complete control of what happens in your life. But when something happens that is totally out of your control and there's not much that you can do about it, it can be difficult to accept. But I know that you are strong, I know your family is strong. As you know, I'm kind of going through the same situation with my dad and I feel the same helplessness that you feel. It's in God's hands my friend, all we can do is to tell our dads that we love them and be there for them till the end.
Take care bro and know that there are people out there who are thinking about you and care enough to include you in their prayers. :Cool:

Your friend, Phuong

[CAPT'N]

Can't wait for the event !

[Which Way Out]

Looks like a nice beach to get a big ol 30" flatty!
I think I'll give it a try in October...:Envious:
Good to see a report Brotha,
Robert
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30?

How about a 40?

[frankjz]

Looking forward to meeting you, Arthur, in person, and other members of the SWAT team.

fz

[Wingnut]

thats a fishy lookin spot,and a sexy LC!

now you got me iching to get on the water!
Very fishy looking... :Razz:
The LC pattern is called Sexy Aji. :Wink:


Arthur glad you got back on the water, another great report with lots of great pictures sometimes life gets just a little to busy. Sorry I missed you a few weeks ago but will be seeing you soon.

p.s. I always love all of the extra pictures of the little things in your reports because I know that you have taken a little time to smell (or take pictures of the rose's) very important, great parting shot also.

As many have said your a Blessed Man my friend

BD
Thanks Mark, I will see you at Dana's Memorial Event. :Wink:
Hope you can make it to the Hunting Giants Surf Fishing Event... S.W.A.T. needs to experience your BBQ culinary skills first hand! :Big Grin:


Nice session and some serious perch - there seem to be bigger models in holes near rocks. That location is lovely, esp with low surf like now, and those kelp beds hold calico and rockfish, and hopefully few other species will come to play at the event.
If there was a day to come back to refresh in saltwater after the break, - Sunday was the day to do it. Thanks for great pictures and will be looking for more reports.
Been awhile since a pulled in a 15"+ Perch, lots of fun, they can really pull. :Big Grin:
Hope to meet you at the HG4 event. :Cool:


Missed your reports Art, good to see one again. Hope all is well in your life buddy. Phuong told me what's up. If anybody can handle life challenges it's you bro. :Cool:
Thanks Vince, it is what it is... life goes on bro. :Cool:


Those are some really nice perch Commander. Good to see you back in action. That place looks awesome, can't wait for the event. :Big Grin:
You and Binh have been registered for the event bro. I expect one of you guys will place in the derby this year. :Wink:


Arthur...As you know god doesn't give us more than we can handle. It's my pleasure to be of assitance whenever I can my friend. I know you are only one person with so much on your plate these days and I know that everything will work out the way it's supposed to. To see you jump with excitement when you got hammered by that first 15" perch was awesome and it was even better to just spend the time like we used to do back in the day. Saltwater therapy at it's best......good for the soul for sure. Hopefully the water cools a bit and the eco system moves more inshore for the event.
Either way the location is perfect for "Family,Friends,Fun and Fishing". Let us hope that Poseidon listens to our prayers and blesses us with calm seas and plentiful fishing !

First class report as well buddy....Good job!


P.S.

Thanks also for the lunch at the new spot....It was a nice change of pace and the meal was great. We both REALLY cleaned our plates :ROFL:



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It was really good to get back into the surf again, therapeutic for sure...
What a great spot you found for the event Mike, well done Lieutenant. :Thumbs Up:
Getting a great response on the event so far, the registration list is filling up fast! :Big Grin:


I was heading out the door for night shift work, and I couldn't respond until now....12:15 AM....from work.

Good to see the Commander and LT Bones teaming up once again!

It just means that..... a lot of good times :Wink: with family and friends is going to be happening soon for all of us at the up and coming HG4 Event! :Thumbs Up: We all had such a blast last year! I am really looking forward to seeing all of my SWAT Brotha's & Sista's and of course my FNN family and friends there! It's definitely going to be a good time for all!

Thanx for the fine read sir! It is good to see you in the salt again! :Cool:

PS...Thanx Mike for all the time and sacrifices that you personally made to pull the HG 4 Event together! :Dancing Banana: Thanks Brotha! :Thumbs Up:

SP Dan <"))><
Last year you were a FNN member, this year you are a S.W.A.T. member Dan. :Big Grin:
Thank you for everything you've done for the event my friend. We are going to rock the surf on October 20th! :Envious:


nice report! the new loc looks great!
i should find out within the next couple weeks if i'll be able to attend.....i'll be sure to keep you updated.
Thanks Jim, hopefully, things will change allowing you to join us this year.
Good luck with the Academy. :Cool:


What a great looking spot, very fishy looking that's for sure. Like Bones said "Hopefully the water cools a bit and the eco system moves more inshore for the event".

Great to see the dos amigos back on the beach. Hang in there guys, see you soon.

WWO
Mike did a great job on the location. :Big Grin:
Thank you for your contribution to the HG4 event my friend. We're going to have a great time!


Nice to see you getting back out there again bro, everything will be okay, it's in God's hands.
That spot looks killer and I'm sure it's going to be a fantastic event.
Yeah, I do my best and leave the rest up to the Man above...
Hope you can make it to the event. :Cool:


Believe it or not, I have a few quick moments to respond!

Looks like all is moving forward quite well for the HGIV Event!

Can't wait to be there and meet and help some new friends as well as catch up with the old ones!

I too hope "Mother Nature" is kind to us with the conditions for the event. She has done a fine job at keeping me busy on the work front and not allowed me much free time to enjoy geting a line wet!

That place looks very nice! Easy access with parking, some very nice structure for sure, and as Mike & Arthur have shown in the post some nice pigglets!

I hope there are other species out there to play also but then again, I think we have all enjoyed the exciting "Playoff's" that we seem to have been accustomed to in the past 2 years.

See you'all there!

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

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It's been way too long since we fish together Steve. I know the fire season has kept you busy for the last 6+ months and we appreciate all of the efforts from our firefighting personnel. :Cool:
The HG4 event is coming along perfectly. We expect a record attendance this year. :Big Grin:


Great to see you on the boards again, Arthur!.. That is a terrific looking spot we'll all be at soon enough..together again..I'm excited.. Thanks, Bones, for all the dutiful recon...Arthur, I'm not savvy to wassup, but I pray you and yours will be held up and given the courage and clarity to prevail. I know you will, amigo..
Sid
Looking forward to seeing you again Sid, please bring the family to the event this year. :Big Grin:
Thank you for your thought and prayers my friend. :Cool:


Arthur,
I got your text yesterday and haven't had a chance to respond due to the vacation schedule the girls have us on but this morning I found myself abandoned at some shopping mall in San Diego with instructions to stay put until they come back for me.

Well I figured the best thing for me to do was check out your report and I wasn't dissapointed! Awesome report My Friend and I'm looking forward to Hunting Giants!

God job out there guys!:Cool:Y
Thank you Terry for your contribution and support for the HG4 event my friend. We are going to celebrate Dana's legacy in style. :Big Grin:
I'm really looking forward to fishing with team TrollToon at Dana's Memorial Event at Irvine Lake. :Cool:


Very cool looking terrain for the event Arthur! Congrats on making it out to the surf again and scoring the piggies.:Wink: Hope everything is progressing well with the real life stuff and that you can get some more sessions in.

Don
Thanks Don, I appreciate everything you've done in support of the HG4 event. Trust me, your first event as a S.W.A.T. member will be a memorable one. :Big Grin:


Great to see you both back in action I know it has been awhile. My experience has been that no matter where life takes me eventually fishing always leads me back to the water with my friends. Jonathan went kayak fishing over the weekend down south.. He should be posting up a report soon.... JerryG
Good to be getting some fishing time in Jerry... you need to do the same my friend. :Wink:
Jonathan text me a photo of the Tanker he caught down South, he's been on a tear lately. :Envious:
Looking forward to seeing you at HG4 my friend. :Big Grin:


oh man, it's been a while we've seen one of these reports
Never fails to entertain me. I think we all have some rust we need to swat off.
Arthur and Mike, that spot looks pretty fishy if you ask me.
I think its perfect to hold the event in...nice sandy beach with some real nice structure on it :Shocked:
I predict a surprise catch this year on HG4! Not just perches, but something a little sweeter. You watch and see. lol
Thanks for the refreshing report!
Frank, I'm glad that you're feeling better and getting back into action...
See you at the event bro. :Big Grin:


Sweet looking spot. Good work Lieutenant Bones. Can't wait for the event. :Big Grin: Awesome food pic Art, making me hungry, is it dinner time yet??? :LOL:
Last year's event you were a surf fishing rookie, this year, I expect you to place in the derby Binh. :Wink: See ya soon bro.


yeah that definitely looks like an awesome spot! too bad we don't have that kinda locale up here in SM/Malibu area...

thx for report!
The location is in the Malibu area... :Wink: Hope you can come...


Looks like a nice beach to get a big ol 30" flatty!
I think I'll give it a try in October...:Envious:
Good to see a report Brotha,
Robert
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That spot does have Flatty potential Roberto. :Wink:
Hope you've been finding some time to fish bro. Looking forward to those breakfast burritos at HG4! :LOL:


Mike, that is a great looking spot you found, can't wait for the HGIV event! :Big Grin:

Good to see a surf report from you Art, it's been too long, understandably.
I know your frustrations Arthur. We've been friends since childhood and you've always been a person who is always in complete control of what happens in your life. But when something happens that is totally out of your control and there's not much that you can do about it, it can be difficult to accept. But I know that you are strong, I know your family is strong. As you know, I'm kind of going through the same situation with my dad and I feel the same helplessness that you feel. It's in God's hands my friend, all we can do is to tell our dads that we love them and be there for them till the end.
Take care bro and know that there are people out there who are thinking about you and care enough to include you in their prayers. :Cool:

Your friend, Phuong
Thanks Phuong, my thoughts & prayers are with your family also my friend. :Cool:
Bring the family to HG4. :Wink:


Can't wait for the event !
You have been registered for the event Scott. Looking forward to seeing you and Arthur again at the event. :Big Grin:


30?

How about a 40?

Pffffffft... 50! :Envious:


Looking forward to meeting you, Arthur, in person, and other members of the SWAT team.

fz
Frank, you have been registered! :Big Grin: Looking forward to meeting you also. :Cool:

[gletemfeelsteelgary]

congrats on making the triumphant return....


looks like a fun day out there....

Nice pics...I really wish I could stop and smell the roses like that more often...I always get all caught up in the fishing to stop and take some memorable pics...

I salute you...


Congrats,
Gary

P.S.
My salt senses are a tinglin' : )

[TaperSteve]

It never seizes to amaze me the beautiful pictures you take for your reports! Thanks for posting!

TS

[russ88]

Oink Oink... Must b alot of fun! I'm diggin the bonus pic Mr. Iron Chef!

[Native Gal]

WN,
Gettin' the toes salty, sandy, cooool! Nice fatty perchies. Glad you are able to hit the salties up for a bit. Take care, my friends are always in my Prayers. Looking forward to all the HG4 pixs.

NG
:Envious:

[Wingnut]

congrats on making the triumphant return....


looks like a fun day out there....

Nice pics...I really wish I could stop and smell the roses like that more often...I always get all caught up in the fishing to stop and take some memorable pics...

I salute you...


Congrats,
Gary

P.S.
My salt senses are a tinglin' : )
Gary, I do 100mph all week long... it's good to slow down a bit and enjoy my off time. :Big Grin:
Hope to see you at HG4 buddy. :Wink:


It never seizes to amaze me the beautiful pictures you take for your reports! Thanks for posting!

TS
Thanks Steve, your Irvine lake reports are just as nice. :Big Grin:
Got your PM, you are all set for the HG4 event. :Wink:


Oink Oink... Must b alot of fun! I'm diggin the bonus pic Mr. Iron Chef!
Hey Russ, I'll trade you a bucket of Perch for that 31" Hali of yours... :LOL:
See ya at HG4 my friend. :Wink:


WN,
Gettin' the toes salty, sandy, cooool! Nice fatty perchies. Glad you are able to hit the salties up for a bit. Take care, my friends are always in my Prayers. Looking forward to all the HG4 pixs.

NG
:Envious:
It was great to be on the sand again NG. Thank you for your text and prayers. :Big Grin:
We're gonna miss you at HG4. :Neutral:

[Wingnut]

Bonus Report! South OC Recon. Sunday 9/9/12

Quick report! Spent Sunday morning doing a Southern recon with Robert (Murrieta Angler). Robert and I have been extremely busy lately but was able to nail down a meeting point on the sand. :Big Grin:
Met Robert at the first A.O. at grey light and fished for a few hours. Swells were flat, but the salad condition was out of control, so frustrating. :mad: Made a move to a second location for better conditions, but not much luck there. Overall, a pretty slow morning, one short Halibut and a couple of Perch.
Had a great time hanging out with Robert, been awhile since I shared the sand with my Brother in Christ. :Cool:


"A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams..."


We already have 100+ participants already registered for the Hunting Giants 4 event on October 20th.
If you haven't already done so, shoot me a PM and register yourself and your family for a fun day at the beach! :Big Grin:


A few pics...

Robert gearing up in the dark.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut%208/Wingnut%2010/Wingnut%2011/SWAT1001-16.jpg

The lonely Halibut.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut%208/Wingnut%2010/Wingnut%2011/SWAT1003-11.jpg

Yo Roberto, you better have somebody take a look at that growth on your back. :LOL:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut%208/Wingnut%2010/Wingnut%2011/SWAT1007-13.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut%208/Wingnut%2010/Wingnut%2011/SWAT1004-13.jpg

When was the last time you did this...? :Razz:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut%208/Wingnut%2010/Wingnut%2011/SWAT1005-13.jpg

Some kind of military exercise was going on at Pendleton on Sunday.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut%208/Wingnut%2010/Wingnut%2011/SWAT1006-11.jpg

Some lady changed lane without looking and side-swiped my new Prius on Saturday. :Angry:
At least she has insurance...
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut%208/Wingnut%2010/Wingnut%2011/SWAT1009-10.jpg

[iLLest]

Ahhh, there he is! I havent seen Roberto in a while. Looking good brotha! even with that hump on your back :ROFL:
The salad buffet must have sucked, but you guys managed a hali at least.
What's even worse is that the SWATmobile has been damaged. Luckily it was nothing major and both of you are fine, but getting into an accident sucks man.
I'll see both of you soon. Take care guys.

[SP Dan]

Excellent "BONUS" report Brotha! :Thumbs Up:

"Ouch"! :EyePop:.....on your car's rear door , well at least you didn't get hurt!

Thanx for the BONUS read with pic's! :Cool:

SP Dan <"))><

[Which Way Out]

That will RUB out!

Very happy no one got hurt.
Rough year huh Arthur? Things in life like that come and go. I would bet my bottom dollar you will fare well as time marches on.

Take care my friend and don't sweat the small stuff.

WWO

[Mr_Dunev]

WOAH commander slow down on those PERCHZILLA'S!!!! I didn't know it was HOG season :LOL:

Well done on landing some of the fattest perch I have seen all year! You are truly a force to be reckoned with. You seem to land fish when they seem un-landable. Another gift from poseidon...heck I ain't complaining!! I wish I could express my gratitude for what you have put into HG4, your dedication and integrity are matched by no one. I hope that if you ever need anything, you wont hesitate to ask.

Best,
Lucas

[Wingnut]

Ahhh, there he is! I havent seen Roberto in a while. Looking good brotha! even with that hump on your back :ROFL:
The salad buffet must have sucked, but you guys managed a hali at least.
What's even worse is that the SWATmobile has been damaged. Luckily it was nothing major and both of you are fine, but getting into an accident sucks man.
I'll see both of you soon. Take care guys.
Yo Frank, we were poaching your spot bro, that's where I caught the short Hali. :LOL:
I didn't get into the accident on Sunday with Robert. It was the day before... :Wink: Yup, sucks, but at least the other party had insurance.
See ya at HG4 buddy. :Big Grin:


Excellent "BONUS" report Brotha! :Thumbs Up:

"Ouch"! :EyePop:.....on your car's rear door , well at least you didn't get hurt!

Thanx for the BONUS read with pic's! :Cool:

SP Dan <"))><
Thanks Dan, your daily text updates while on the battle field are killing me. :Envious:
Keep up the good work soldier!
No biggie about the car, "things" can always be replaced. :Wink:
Looking forward to hanging out with you at HG4. :Big Grin:


That will RUB out!

Very happy no one got hurt.
Rough year huh Arthur? Things in life like that come and go. I would bet my bottom dollar you will fare well as time marches on.

Take care my friend and don't sweat the small stuff.

WWO
This year has been a challenging one... but everyday above ground is a good day. That's how I look at it. :Wink:
I know that I'll be okay no matter what happens, I never sweat the small stuff... it's other people in my life that I worry about. :Neutral:
I'll see you & Noriko at HG4 my friend. :Big Grin:


WOAH commander slow down on those PERCHZILLA'S!!!! I didn't know it was HOG season :LOL:

Well done on landing some of the fattest perch I have seen all year! You are truly a force to be reckoned with. You seem to land fish when they seem un-landable. Another gift from poseidon...heck I ain't complaining!! I wish I could express my gratitude for what you have put into HG4, your dedication and integrity are matched by no one. I hope that if you ever need anything, you wont hesitate to ask.

Best,
Lucas
I still haven't matched your PB 16" perch yet Lucas. :Envious: Catching a 16" BSP has been one of my goals for a long time.
Good to see you back on the board again my friend and HG4 is going to be a blast! :Big Grin:

[bachiboy]

Whoa...just noticed that this went down while I was away. I was telling Robert that I had this feeling that things were gonna bust loose in the surf while I was gone. Guess the seams never really split, but I'm glad you guys got to get out and do a little pullin'. Might try and sneak out myself this week since work seems a little light. :Secret:...not that I haven't been fishing enough over the past few days.:Wink:

Thanks for the bonus report and eye candy! Have a safe trip this week and we'll talk soon!
Don

[Wingnut]

Whoa...just noticed that this went down while I was away. I was telling Robert that I had this feeling that things were gonna bust loose in the surf while I was gone. Guess the seams never really split, but I'm glad you guys got to get out and do a little pullin'. Might try and sneak out myself this week since work seems a little light. :Secret:...not that I haven't been fishing enough over the past few days.:Wink:

Thanks for the bonus report and eye candy! Have a safe trip this week and we'll talk soon!
Don
Thanks Don and welcome back! What an epic 8 day trip you had out on the Big Blue. :Envious:
I'll give you a call when I get back in town later in the week... gotta get myself some TUNA! :Big Grin:

A couple of pics of last Sunday morning session with Lieutenant Bones. Perch, Perch and more Perch. :LOL:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut%208/Wingnut%2010/Wingnut%2011/SWAT1013-10.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut%208/Wingnut%2010/Wingnut%2011/SWAT1019-8.jpg

Here's a couple of food pics from my homemade dinner Sunday night, compliments of the "Iron Chef." :Big Grin:
I caught this Catfish Saturday night at Irvine Lake during Dana's (Fisherman 57) Memorial Event with the help of Terry (Pontoon) and Chris (Trollmiester). :Cool:
Here is Terry's report.
http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?67205-Dana-Rea-Memorial-Tournament-Team-Trolltoon-and-Wingnut

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut%208/Wingnut%2010/Wingnut%2011/SWAT1028-6.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut%208/Wingnut%2010/Wingnut%2011/SWAT1031-5.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut%208/Wingnut%2010/Wingnut%2011/SWAT1033-5.jpg

[murrieta angler]

Arthur,
It was great to see again my brotha...:Smile:
It was a rough one that day and your persitance paid off for you.
The area looked so good, at our second stop, that I went back the next day and got 1 hali and 3 perch...:Wink:
I fished for 2 1/2 hours.
My Prayers are with you and yours Arthur, it's in His hands...:Group Hug:
See you soon Brother,
Robert
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[simijab]

Never had much luck at the first post spot. Always looks good but only big fish ive caught were leos. I use to spear fish in the water just south of here and it was good. Them are some nice kelp paddys off shore there. Also lots of bugs there

[blackwater]

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut%208/Wingnut%2010/Wingnut%2011/SWAT1028-6.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut%208/Wingnut%2010/Wingnut%2011/SWAT1031-5.jpg

The two Catfish dish looks amazing! Especially the canh chua ca (sour fish soup). :Thumbs Up:
The Iron Chef can do no wrong. :Envious:
Rumor has it that you are towing the SWAT Assault Vessel to a far destination this weekend. :Secret:
Good luck my friend!!!