S.W.A.T. Salty Seas or Salton Sea?!? Sunday 7/14/13

[murrieta angler]

With Team Reel Em In taking the lead yesterday and some of them going fishing today, I decided to get out there and try to get some points.
I decided to try a spot that I hadn't been to in a while, further South than normal.
I arrived to the spot at 5:00 sharp, only to see 3 bait and wait guys and also 2 fly fisherman....:Surprised:
It was slightly cloudy, about 68 degrees, humid, water temp at least 72 degrees, waves 1-3 every 12-15 seconds, and swell 2 ft. The low tide was around 9:15 @ .90 ft.

I started fan casting, since i was alone this morning and was fortunate enough to get a hit about 30 minutes into my session. {I accidentally erased the photo from my new phone}
I normally only get small halibut, perch and YFC's at this beach, but i needed to help my team get some points.
So I had one for the books...

Another 20 minutes goes by and I get a nice thump and I knew it was a bigger model;
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Threw the tape on it and it measured just under 22".....SO CLOSE!

Oh well, that's 2 points and it's not even 6:00 yet.
I kept working my way down South and i get a quick perch hit and hook set, it was an 8-9 incher and back into the water with it, NO POINTS...
It was about 6:30 now and the beach was getting really busy. There were at least 12-15 anglers and tons of people walking around, getting some exercise.
I had just cast out and upon retrieval, i notice some bait fish popping out of the water, in front of my lure....:Smile:
I tell myself, maybe there is a WSB out there, i cast out again, nothing.
I cast out again and before the LC has a chance to dive, BOOM!!!
It gets hit on the top of the water and this awesome fish is dancing on top of the water for me....:Dancing Banana:
It puts up a nice fight, peeling drag a couple of times, but it's no match for my new line, LC and drag set just right.
Just then, another fish pops out of the water and i see it's a second one...:Shocked:
I'm thinking, possible legal WSB, but after a couple of minutes, I get a good look at the fish and it isn't a WSB?!?
WHAT THE _ _ _ _!

As I am getting closer to the shore, one of the fly fisherman comes over and asks if I want a picture with it. he then says it's a corbina, I look at him and say, " No Bro, That Is My First Ever........... CORVINA.....
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I was so stoked, just look at those fangs!?
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Got some more shots and then the tape comes out, it measures 26", on the nose.
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The guy asked if i was going to keep it and i said, NOPE!!
It took a few minutes, but it gave a good kick and swam off like a champ...

I checked my line and sure enough, it had some kinks. I re-tied threw in the same spot, nothing, threw again, nothing, one more time...FISH ON BABY!!!
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This one didn't dance, but it still gave me a couple of drag peelers as well as the first.
The fly guys were like, AGAIN?!?
I just smiled and brought it to the shore;
This one was hooked through the gill and bleeding pretty bad.
I took the hooks out, as soon as I could, measured it and put it back in the water, but it was no use.....:Sad:
I ended up giving it to a guy who had no fish, who was there before me.

It was now about 7:00 and I was completely content with my fish count for the morning.
I helped the team get 32 points, got a sweet new species and the sun was starting to come out.....:Smile:

As I was walking out, it took at least an hour to get back to my truck.
Alot of people were asking what the fish was.
One angler comes up to me, ask what it is, I tell him and he says no it isn't.......:Argument:
I say yes it is a Corvina, he says, they are only caught at the Salton sea. I look at him and say, " Really, you ask what it is, I tell you and you tell me no!?! "
What a buffoon!!!! :Angry:

I ended up leaving, about 8:30 and head over to a lil mexican joint, for some chiliquilles. After I order, I send Wingnut a message and he says he got some point fish as well.
He also says my teammates didn't fare so well....:whistle:
I decide that I am going to go to one other spot and see if anything wanted to play.

I get there around 10:30. Carlsbad had Ocean Blvd closed for a bike race, and i made the mistake of driving up the coast by street, instead of the freeway..:Rolls Eyes:.
I was lucky I got a parking spot at my regular place, but the parking lot was full and alot of people were walking down to the the beach.
I get to the water and I am forced to work my way North.
No problem, i see a friend of mine, Roy, and he is long rodding it.
he had just hooked up to a nice 15" sargo. After he is through handling his business, he starts walking over to me and just then....THUMP!!
Sweet, a nice halibut is on the line.
It makes one pull and that's it. I get it up on the shore and break it's spine....:Twisted:
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It taped out at 24" and it was going home with me, or should I say, somewhere other than the water.

The best part is about to come.
A friend of mine, Betty, lost her husband about a year ago. When I see her, at work, she always has a hug for me and asks how my weekend or week was.
We chat for a while, before I have to leave and she alwys says, " Boy, I sure could go for some fresh fish! "
Well, on my way home, I called her up and asked if i could bring over some fresh halibut.....:Wink:
She said of course and I drove from South orange County, to the 76, across to the 15, up to the 60, West to Ontario and dropped off some nice filets for her...:Smile:
I ended up driving over 240 miles and it was some of the best miles I ever put on my truck!

I'm not so good at quoting scripture, but it reads somewhere in the Bible, to take care of the women, children and elderly.....CHECK! :Cool:

Hope everyone has a great week, God Bless,

Robert
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[Which Way Out]

Your a good man Charlie Brown.
With that much fun in one day you knew you would give back in someway.

And don't worry about those salton sea comments. I don't know anyone that has caught one there in years. Back in the day sure.

WWO

[SP Dan]

Hola mi Capitain!

Brotha ..... you are on fire indeed! WTG on the huge amount of points for your team Sir! :Thumbs Up:
"Congratulations" on your new species and PB.... WOW! :Bug Eyes:...gotta luv them Vampire fangs !!!!

I'm certain that Poseidon will definitely continue to reward you with His gifts .... due to your huge, kind heart Sir!

Thanks for another amazing fish report with amazing pic's Brotha! :Cool:

SP Dan <"))><

[bachiboy]

Dude!!! You're my hero. When I grow up, I wanna be just like you.:Wink: What a day, climaxed by an amazing showing of generosity and grace. Definitely a banner day for the records...to add on to what has been a stellar year for you. You are one of the most deserving people I've ever met and this is just reward for all you do for everyone else.:UDaMan:

Congrats bro!!!
Don

PS - Sorry we couldn't add on to your points. Thien and I had to jump on the rocks to dust off the stripe. Got a couple of nice fish but they weren't point qualifiers without the sand under our feet. :Big Grin:

[jerryG]

Way to go Robert leading the pack putting points on the beach and coming up with a rare catch once again.. Outstanding job my friend.. I need to find take a day off and go fishing.

JerryG

[Bob_B]

Killer job on the silvers Robert!! They are very fun fish. Sending you a PM.

[DockRat]

Very cool Robert. I wonder if the Corvina population is increasing ? Do the Pacific models get big like the Baja ones ? Those Salton Sea ones 20 -40 lbs were common back in the day before they all died.
Seems as if yours is a bigger model from what I've seen out of SD ?
DR

[DockRat]

Found some info; I believe the SD ones are Shortfin Corvina and the Orange Mouth Corvina gets big along with the Cobia in the Baja Gulf.

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq280/fedu69/COUTO_WR_CORVINA.jpg (http://media.photobucket.com/user/fedu69/media/COUTO_WR_CORVINA.jpg.html)

Corvina is a general name for a boatload (pardon the expression) of fish found in many different parts of the world. They belong to the scaienidae family, which is better known as "drums or croakers." Drum fish and croaker fish are differentiated by whether they produce a drumming sound or a croaking sound when they pop their heads above the water (we're not making this up). There are 270 species within the drums and croakers family, ranging from less than a quarter of a pound to hundreds of pounds. In Central America alone, there are dozens of varieties


Although drums and croakers are primarily saltwater fish, and therefore theoretically fine for use in ceviche, James Peterson, author of Fish & Shellfish (Canada, UK), cautions against eating them raw. They often contain parasites, he says, which is the general reason you don't make ceviche with freshwater fish. Cooking renders the parasites harmless, as does freezing for at least 24 hours at 0°F, but the acid of ceviche does not.

Finding parasite-free, impeccably fresh fish is the great challenge of making ceviche these days. Peterson says he used to tell people to rush home with their fish and make ceviche at once, but now says unless the fish was previously frozen or you have some sure-fire way of determining that it is free of parasites, freeze it yourself for at least 24 hours, slowly thaw it in the refrigerator, and then start cutting limes.

In this country, drums and croakers on the market include Atlantic Croaker, Black Drum, Red Drum, Kingfish, Spot, Spotted or Speckled Sea Trout, Weakfish, White Sea Bass, Orangemouth Corvina, Yellowfin Corvina, Golden Corvina, Shortfin Corvina, etc., etc. (Drums and croakers are totally unrelated to either bass or trout, so there is simply no truth in advertising in the fish world.) More of these varieties come from the Pacific, and are more available on the West Coast.

http://www.bombolinis.com/corvina.htm

[skunked4life]

"A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder." - Thomas Carlyle

Oh Captain, my captain:

There is a reason that you are the one who guides this ship called Team Pacific Shores. So I get a text that you scored big. In the middle of service, I get another text that you are still going. The sermon was about serving others. So, I think, Robert is our captain and we should be out serving him, but he is not above us, he is out there serving us! This, my friend and brother, is why I thank the Good Lord that I met you. You lead by example and then simply brush off your greatness with humility and modesty.

You have another epic day under your belt and you ended it with a good deed. How many mouths did you feed yesterday? I am glad that we not only share in our love of fishing, but God as well.

Have a great week!.

Ken

P.S. I will be somewhat out of the scene for the rest of the month. I am sorry, but I have something super important that needs my full attention. I will keep you guys in my prayers and thoughts.

[fish_sauce]

Robert,

Congrats on the fruitful outing. You are a fishing machine, buddy! Congrats on the first Corvina!

:Beer Toast::Worship:

Andrew

[exfactor]

2 thumbs up!!!!!!!!!! Would love to see our area clean up, and set some other examples. Nice of you to share the wealth. Mikey

[murrieta angler]

Your a good man Charlie Brown.
With that much fun in one day you knew you would give back in someway.

And don't worry about those salton sea comments. I don't know anyone that has caught one there in years. Back in the day sure.

WWO

Good Grief!! :Big Grin:


Hola mi Capitain!

Brotha ..... you are on fire indeed! WTG on the huge amount of points for your team Sir! :Thumbs Up:
"Congratulations" on your new species and PB.... WOW! :Bug Eyes:...gotta luv them Vampire fangs !!!!

I'm certain that Poseidon will definitely continue to reward you with His gifts .... due to your huge, kind heart Sir!

Thanks for another amazing fish report with amazing pic's Brotha! :Cool:

SP Dan <"))><

Thanks Dan,
How was your day at the fair, with Rhonda? :Wink:
Robert
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Dude!!! You're my hero. When I grow up, I wanna be just like you.:Wink: What a day, climaxed by an amazing showing of generosity and grace. Definitely a banner day for the records...to add on to what has been a stellar year for you. You are one of the most deserving people I've ever met and this is just reward for all you do for everyone else.:UDaMan:

Congrats bro!!!
Don

PS - Sorry we couldn't add on to your points. Thien and I had to jump on the rocks to dust off the stripe. Got a couple of nice fish but they weren't point qualifiers without the sand under our feet. :Big Grin:

It's all good Don,
Plenty of time for Reel Em In to make a comeback...:No Pity:
The grunion will run next week and then it's time to get some more legal flatties...:Cool:
Robert
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Way to go Robert leading the pack putting points on the beach and coming up with a rare catch once again.. Outstanding job my friend.. I need to find take a day off and go fishing.

JerryG

I made a short trip back this morning, but to no avail...:Neutral:
Conditions were way different.
Oh well!
Robert
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Killer job on the silvers Robert!! They are very fun fish. Sending you a PM.

PM received..:Wink:
Robert
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Very cool Robert. I wonder if the Corvina population is increasing ? Do the Pacific models get big like the Baja ones ? Those Salton Sea ones 20 -40 lbs were common back in the day before they all died.
Seems as if yours is a bigger model from what I've seen out of SD ?
DR


Found some info; I believe the SD ones are Shortfin Corvina and the Orange Mouth Corvina gets big along with the Cobia in the Baja Gulf.

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq280/fedu69/COUTO_WR_CORVINA.jpg (http://media.photobucket.com/user/fedu69/media/COUTO_WR_CORVINA.jpg.html)

Corvina is a general name for a boatload (pardon the expression) of fish found in many different parts of the world. They belong to the scaienidae family, which is better known as "drums or croakers." Drum fish and croaker fish are differentiated by whether they produce a drumming sound or a croaking sound when they pop their heads above the water (we're not making this up). There are 270 species within the drums and croakers family, ranging from less than a quarter of a pound to hundreds of pounds. In Central America alone, there are dozens of varieties


Although drums and croakers are primarily saltwater fish, and therefore theoretically fine for use in ceviche, James Peterson, author of Fish & Shellfish (Canada, UK), cautions against eating them raw. They often contain parasites, he says, which is the general reason you don't make ceviche with freshwater fish. Cooking renders the parasites harmless, as does freezing for at least 24 hours at 0°F, but the acid of ceviche does not.

Finding parasite-free, impeccably fresh fish is the great challenge of making ceviche these days. Peterson says he used to tell people to rush home with their fish and make ceviche at once, but now says unless the fish was previously frozen or you have some sure-fire way of determining that it is free of parasites, freeze it yourself for at least 24 hours, slowly thaw it in the refrigerator, and then start cutting limes.

In this country, drums and croakers on the market include Atlantic Croaker, Black Drum, Red Drum, Kingfish, Spot, Spotted or Speckled Sea Trout, Weakfish, White Sea Bass, Orangemouth Corvina, Yellowfin Corvina, Golden Corvina, Shortfin Corvina, etc., etc. (Drums and croakers are totally unrelated to either bass or trout, so there is simply no truth in advertising in the fish world.) More of these varieties come from the Pacific, and are more available on the West Coast.

http://www.bombolinis.com/corvina.htm

Thanks for the info DR.
Can never hurt to add a new wrinkle to my noggin :Smile:
Robert
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"A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder." - Thomas Carlyle

Oh Captain, my captain:

There is a reason that you are the one who guides this ship called Team Pacific Shores. So I get a text that you scored big. In the middle of service, I get another text that you are still going. The sermon was about serving others. So, I think, Robert is our captain and we should be out serving him, but he is not above us, he is out there serving us! This, my friend and brother, is why I thank the Good Lord that I met you. You lead by example and then simply brush off your greatness with humility and modesty.

You have another epic day under your belt and you ended it with a good deed. How many mouths did you feed yesterday? I am glad that we not only share in our love of fishing, but God as well.

Have a great week!.

Ken

P.S. I will be somewhat out of the scene for the rest of the month. I am sorry, but I have something super important that needs my full attention. I will keep you guys in my prayers and thoughts.

Family comes first Ken.
There will be plenty of time to fish, when we are old men... :Big Grin:
Take Care,
Robert
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Robert,

Congrats on the fruitful outing. You are a fishing machine, buddy! Congrats on the first Corvina!

:Beer Toast::Worship:

Andrew

A beer sounds good right now Andrew :Beer Toast:
Thanks,
Robert
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2 thumbs up!!!!!!!!!! Would love to see our area clean up, and set some other examples. Nice of you to share the wealth. Mikey

It has to clear up eventually Mikey!
And when it does, I'll be waiting for that call or text, that the fishing is going off... :Wink:
A couple of YFT were finally caught, so hopefully the rest will follow... :Big Grin:
Take care Bro,
Robert
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[Wingnut]

Brother Roberto... what can I say, but you are Da Man!
You are the Weapon of Surf Destruction, lol :Twisted:
Wow, not one, but TWO Corvina in one session... :EyePop: Tess is no longer the only S.W.A.T. member to catch one out of the surf. :Big Grin: I'm still trying to get my first one. :Envious:
Also, very cool of you to give the Halibut away. Doesn't surprise me, you are always thinking of others before yourself. You have Karma points to last two lifetimes my friend. :Razz:
Congrats once again on a fabulous day in the surf and I know what you mean about our teammates... mine are getting kinda heavy too, hahaha :LOL:

[PONTOON]

Robert, even though you happen to be on the other team.........Great Job! :Cool:

I got the intel from the Commander about your run on the points and I was happy for you Buddy. I've also got to say that your good deed will come back to you in a big way. :Thumbs Up:

Hopefully I'll be able to get some time in on the sand this week and see what I can do to do my fair share for our side.:Wink:

[troublehook]

Damn Robert, you're a one man wrecking machine. :Twisted: Nice job bro.

Sokha

[dlmoo312]

:EyePop: Robert, this is shaping up to be a truly epic year for you my friend!
First that striper and now two surf-caught corvina! :Not Worthy: Not to mention all the legal halibut you have caught so far...
Congratulations on a great day of fishing! Your generosity and unrelenting attitude when it comes to fishing is inspiring :Big Grin:
Now I need to get out there and try to help my team close the gap :Envious:


-Daniel

[PTN]

Congrats Robert!! You are having an awesome year and you deserve it. The dedication you put out there and even have the time to help others is paying you back. I wish I could be out there to join you and go head to head but I'm slacking as the captain :LOL:. Arthur texted me you caught some fanged ones and I was really stoked. I guess I have to vicariously live through you guys for a bit until I find more time on the water again. :Cool:

-Peter

[murrieta angler]

Brother Roberto... what can I say, but you are Da Man!
You are the Weapon of Surf Destruction, lol :Twisted:
Wow, not one, but TWO Corvina in one session... :EyePop: Tess is no longer the only S.W.A.T. member to catch one out of the surf. :Big Grin: I'm still trying to get my first one. :Envious:
Also, very cool of you to give the Halibut away. Doesn't surprise me, you are always thinking of others before yourself. You have Karma points to last two lifetimes my friend. :Razz:
Congrats once again on a fabulous day in the surf and I know what you mean about our teammates... mine are getting kinda heavy too, hahaha :LOL:



Shoot,
The pleasure was all mine. I'm just glad to help share the podium with Tess...:Big Grin:
The water is warm enough to catch em, from what I'm told, so you need to get down here.
You know who to talk to, I'd take him up on his offer, it might be off of a boat but it will still be a nice fight...:Wink:
Robert
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Robert, even though you happen to be on the other team.........Great Job! :Cool:

I got the intel from the Commander about your run on the points and I was happy for you Buddy. I've also got to say that your good deed will come back to you in a big way. :Thumbs Up:

Hopefully I'll be able to get some time in on the sand this week and see what I can do to do my fair share for our side.:Wink:

Hey Terry,
Hopefully the water will calm down for the grunion run next week.
Then the flatties will be willing to play...:Cool:
Robert
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Damn Robert, you're a one man wrecking machine. :Twisted: Nice job bro.

Sokha

What's up Sokha!
Just lucky Bro...:Smile:
Robert
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:EyePop: Robert, this is shaping up to be a truly epic year for you my friend!
First that striper and now two surf-caught corvina! :Not Worthy: Not to mention all the legal halibut you have caught so far...
Congratulations on a great day of fishing! Your generosity and unrelenting attitude when it comes to fishing is inspiring :Big Grin:
Now I need to get out there and try to help my team close the gap :Envious:


-Daniel

I'm just fortunate Daniel..:Smile:
In the right place at the right time..:Envious:
Robert
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Congrats Robert!! You are having an awesome year and you deserve it. The dedication you put out there and even have the time to help others is paying you back. I wish I could be out there to join you and go head to head but I'm slacking as the captain :LOL:. Arthur texted me you caught some fanged ones and I was really stoked. I guess I have to vicariously live through you guys for a bit until I find more time on the water again. :Cool:

-Peter

Yeah,
I heard you are working now...:Smile:
When you make enough dough, let's jump on a boat and get some BFT!!! :Big Grin:
Robert
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[TUNAVIC]

Wow what a day! Those were some nice fish,looks like you've that surf fishing wired,WTG ,thanks for sharing.

Cya TunaVic

[Badbeat]

Dang Robert, I think Corvina is more rare than Striper in the surf. :EyePop:
Nice job bro,,,

[5150fishn]

Congrats on the new species Robert! I love all of the know it alls. Lol
You had one epic surf slay session. I need to hit the surf!