S.W.A.T. Double the Fun

[PTN]

AO: Confidential
Tide: 1.5ft to peak low tide
Water: 57 degrees F and lots of kelp stringers but sometimes avoidable
Swells: 2-3 ft. breaking on outside with lots of structure
Wind: Minimal
Arsenal: Lucky Craft ESGII 771HXF paired with Shimano Sedona 2500 (20lb. PP) and LC Flash Minnow 110 in Sexy Smelt Color

I woke up this morning and decided spur of the moment to head back to the same AO where I caught my induction fish. This fishing thing was an addiction and now has become an obsession :Twisted:. With some extra time before I find out if I get a full-time internship, I figured might as well fish. I got to the location around 10AM and walked straight to the big hole I caught the last fish in.

As I walked, I noticed there was some other surf fishermen there. A dad and his two kids. I thought "Hmm, guess I'll have to wait until they are done." At least the dad found the right spot for structure but I didn't see them pull out anything. I fished a trough about 100 yards away from them and kept pulling up kelp stringers here and there. Got one bite there but didn't stick. Seemed like the dad and kids were going to be there awhile so I moved over to a different hole and no bites there.

I walked a good while and got to the jetty and tried to get some halibut there. A dad and his son walked by me and said I was in the right spot for fish and they pulled up 30 feet away from me and threw the kroc. I tried around the jetty for a bit for no bites but the structure there at low tide looked promising. I was about to call it a day but looked over to the surf and tried to see if the dad and his kids were still fishing the hole. I couldn't tell from where I was and decided why not just walk and try it.

I got to the hole I originally wanted to fish and they were gone. Threw a couple of casts and snagged/bumped a lot of kelp but I knew this hole was deep with how the waves were coming over it. BAM! Fish on and this one felt heavy. Put up some good head shakes but didn't pull any drag until I got it into the skinny and took off. I tried to tail him the first time but he went berserk and I let go of the tail. Tried a couple of more times trying to get him onto the sand and finally grabbed him and pushed him up. Took some measurements and pictures and this one was KIA :Twisted:. A surfer and kid kindly took some pictures for me with the fish :Smile:. The surfer was talking about how him and his buddies saw a large halibut the other day jump pass his head out of the water.

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc484/ptfishing/04-05-13/IMG_0683_zps5c39adc3.jpg

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc484/ptfishing/04-05-13/IMG_0679_zps89aa3f0b.jpg

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc484/ptfishing/04-05-13/IMG_0681_zpsb9d60609.jpg

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc484/ptfishing/04-05-13/IMG_0680_zps9fabe853.jpg

25 In. Halibut!


I tried casting some more, figuring if there is one, there could be another. About 6th cast in I get another big hit and this one was angry :Evil::Angry:. Put up some good runs and fun drag burns but wasn't enough. Took me awhile again to get him and tail him and this one ends up being bigger and had a meaty thickness to it. I didn't want to have to take another fish from the ocean as I already had one on deck, so this one got released to tell his buddies. 9th legal for the year and 4th out of the surf! :Big Grin:. Tried casting into the hole a couple of times again and decided to call it a day after a 2 1/2 hour session.

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc484/ptfishing/04-05-13/IMG_0685_zpsa88c0897.jpg

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc484/ptfishing/04-05-13/IMG_0687_zps82f7e6c8.jpg

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc484/ptfishing/04-05-13/IMG_0686_zpsddaaf00f.jpg

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc484/ptfishing/04-05-13/IMG_0688_zps7244e936.jpg

25 1/2 inches!

Pictures with the first fish :Cool:

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc484/ptfishing/04-05-13/b_zps3fedffd0.jpg

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc484/ptfishing/04-05-13/IMG_0682_zpsd8a3dd20.jpg


I dropped by the local tackle shop looking for a 3rd grip rod holder to gift for a birthday present but they didn't have any and the company stopped making them. Anybody know where I can find a 3rd grip holder?

Also, trying to get a video editing program so I can post up the video of the structure I was fishing in and the fight!

-Peter

[bachiboy]

Nice going out there Peter! Man, you're smokin the legals this year!:EyePop: I found this on EBay but don't know how good it works. The original 3rd grip is impossible to find since it was discontinued.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3RD-GRIP-STYLE-SURF-FISHING-ROD-HOLSTER-/190820945932?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c6dd0900c

this is also an alternative. I got one of these and stuck it in a gun/pistol holster.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3rd-Grip-Fly-Rod-Accessory-for-Pole-Holster-fishing-adapter-tube-sleeve-nr-NEW-/350734981172?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51a96f1834

Congrats on the multiple legals!!!
Don

[Wingnut]

The S.W.A.T. Rookie is on fire! :Envious:
Thanks for the text update today, got me daydreaming at work again, lol
You just took the lead on the S.W.A.T. Leader Board with FOUR legal surf caught Halibut. :Thumbs Up:
Fantastic job Peter... if I don't take the S.W.A.T. Assault Vessel out this weekend, maybe I'll see you on the sand. :Secret:

[DanyoWanyo]

Nice job out there peter! Two legals back to back!!! Im green with envy hahaha hopefully see you on the sand soon

[bbqsushi]

Dude! You're en fuego!!! Thanks for the report. It gets me all pumped up!! I hope I can get out and fish tomorrow!!

[Which Way Out]

I caught a cold!:Crying:

Nothing but wind and cold water this weekend up here. Salmon Season is coming :Big Grin:

Keep going Peter, your doing well.

WWO

[PTN]

Nice going out there Peter! Man, you're smokin the legals this year!:EyePop: I found this on EBay but don't know how good it works. The original 3rd grip is impossible to find since it was discontinued.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3RD-GRIP-STYLE-SURF-FISHING-ROD-HOLSTER-/190820945932?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c6dd0900c

this is also an alternative. I got one of these and stuck it in a gun/pistol holster.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3rd-Grip-Fly-Rod-Accessory-for-Pole-Holster-fishing-adapter-tube-sleeve-nr-NEW-/350734981172?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51a96f1834

Congrats on the multiple legals!!!
Don

Thanks Don for looking those up and that idea with the gun/pistol holster sounds great.


The S.W.A.T. Rookie is on fire! :Envious:
Thanks for the text update today, got me daydreaming at work again, lol
You just took the lead on the S.W.A.T. Leader Board with FOUR legal surf caught Halibut. :Thumbs Up:
Fantastic job Peter... if I don't take the S.W.A.T. Assault Vessel out this weekend, maybe I'll see you on the sand. :Secret:

Thanks Arthur. Just trying to stay on a roll and rack it up before you start catching up like you said:LOL:.


Nice job out there peter! Two legals back to back!!! Im green with envy hahaha hopefully see you on the sand soon

Thanks Daniel. Good luck with your new job and keep trying to fish out there. Already hearing that the area is picking up there and it should get better.


Dude! You're en fuego!!! Thanks for the report. It gets me all pumped up!! I hope I can get out and fish tomorrow!!

Thanks Nate. Been lucky being at the right spot at the right time :Big Grin:.


I caught a cold!:Crying:

Nothing but wind and cold water this weekend up here. Salmon Season is coming :Big Grin:

Keep going Peter, your doing well.

WWO

Thanks WWO. Salmon sounds like fun to catch and very tasty :Big Grin:. Hopefully the water warms up there soon.

[murrieta angler]

Danggg!!!
Nice job Peter, you are making a bee line straight to the most halibut category. :Wink:
I'm back in town again and i hope the weather is decent this week..:Smile:
Thanks for the report,
Robert
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[skunked4life]

Now you are just showing off...Kekeke.

Another great report and congrats on accomplishing your mission again! The SWAT rookies are making there way up to the top of the leaderboards! Hope to join you and Daniel at the top very soon!

[blackwater]

Man, you are on fire. :EyePop: Better add to your legal Halibut count while you can because there will be plenty people hot on your heels. :Wink:

[Jaysuuun]

Yo Peter you're on a roll! Congrats on putting yourself on top of the leaderboard. Looks like that sexy smelt is getting the legals turned on LOL

[iLLest]

lol Jason, it must be pretty damn sexy if its landing all of those fish, hahaha.
Peter, Last time I was at Sav-On Tackle over here in Santa Fe Springs they had a couple of the 3rd grips in stock, on sale too!
I didnt pay much attention to it since I have one already but hopefully they still have one, its worth a shot

[PTN]

Danggg!!!
Nice job Peter, you are making a bee line straight to the most halibut category. :Wink:
I'm back in town again and i hope the weather is decent this week..:Smile:
Thanks for the report,
Robert
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Thanks Robert! Can't wait to see your reports again :Cool:


Now you are just showing off...Kekeke.

Another great report and congrats on accomplishing your mission again! The SWAT rookies are making there way up to the top of the leaderboards! Hope to join you and Daniel at the top very soon!

Haha, just been very lucky at right spot at the right time. Thanks Ken for the congrats and let's fish!


Man, you are on fire. :EyePop: Better add to your legal Halibut count while you can because there will be plenty people hot on your heels. :Wink:

Thank you blackwater, I'm doing the best I can before all the vets show me how it's done :LOL:


Yo Peter you're on a roll! Congrats on putting yourself on top of the leaderboard. Looks like that sexy smelt is getting the legals turned on LOL

Thanks Jason! The sexy smelt has been my go to for the legals :Cool:


lol Jason, it must be pretty damn sexy if its landing all of those fish, hahaha.
Peter, Last time I was at Sav-On Tackle over here in Santa Fe Springs they had a couple of the 3rd grips in stock, on sale too!
I didnt pay much attention to it since I have one already but hopefully they still have one, its worth a shot

Thanks illest, I called Sav-On the other day and unfortunately they said they ran out but I did find someone who was willing to sell it to me for a fair price!

[Nuoc Mam]

congrats on a great outing. Anytime you can get out and fish, it's a good outing. Makes it better when you catch a legal flattie, well in this case. An great outing because of the multiple legals caught. Thanks for the report.

[dlmoo312]

Way to go peter! You are seriously killing it out there on your recent outings!
Save some for the rest of us! :Envious:
Thanks for the report!


-Daniel

[dlmoo312]

Nice going out there Peter! Man, you're smokin the legals this year!:EyePop: I found this on EBay but don't know how good it works. The original 3rd grip is impossible to find since it was discontinued.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3RD-GRIP-STYLE-SURF-FISHING-ROD-HOLSTER-/190820945932?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c6dd0900c

this is also an alternative. I got one of these and stuck it in a gun/pistol holster.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3rd-Grip-Fly-Rod-Accessory-for-Pole-Holster-fishing-adapter-tube-sleeve-nr-NEW-/350734981172?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51a96f1834

Congrats on the multiple legals!!!
Don

Thanks for the link, Don! I've been looking for a 3rd grip for a long time now... and this seems like a great alternative, especially for the price!


-Daniel

[skunked4life]

Thanks for the link, Don! I've been looking for a 3rd grip for a long time now... and this seems like a great alternative, especially for the price!


-Daniel

Daniel,

I offered mine to Peter but I believe he declined. Anyways, if you want mine, come and get it. Its yours for the special SWAT price of $0.

Ken

[Wingnut]

Daniel,

I offered mine to Peter but I believe he declined. Anyways, if you want mine, come and get it. Its yours for the special SWAT price of $0.

Ken

Thanks Ken! :Thumbs Up: :Applause: :Group Hug:

I got a brand new one left, still the package and I'm not letting it go for anything. :LOL: :Envious: :Neener Neener:

[sidified]

You just keep 'qualifying' over and over again...I luv it , brotha'..

[skunked4life]

Thanks Ken! :Thumbs Up: :Applause: :Group Hug:

I got a brand new one left, still the package and I'm not letting it go for anything. :LOL: :Envious: :Neener Neener:

Thanks for the shout out Commander! I dunno. Maybe its me, but I just did not like the feel of it when carrying my second rod. Plus, I like to travel as light as possible. I know that Daniel doesn't even carry a backpack or other gear, unless you count Thien and his tackle shop, er I mean backpack, so I figured what the heck? Daniel, come get it and take me fishing!!!! I am itching all over! Neeeeeed to catch......fish....

[troublehook]

Wow, congrats on a multiple legal halibut session. :Applause:

[SP Dan]

Hi Peter,

Healthy looking Halibut! ...... Congratulations!

Thanx for the fun read with pic's!

SP Dan <"))><