2 new species for this guy

[sshaffr812]

So i finally decided to hit a new AO this last weekend. There was PLENTY of kelp. Every cast i was bringing in salad. I drove

60 miles to get there and i wasnt leaving with a stripe on my back. I starting moving up and down the beach trying to find a

spot where i could keep my LC clean. Finally i hit a nice spot and ended up landing my first calico ever. I pulled my second

out shortly after.

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/sshaffr812/image_zps13e9b985.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/sshaffr812/media/image_zps13e9b985.jpg.html)

Today i hit the Pendleton Marina around 4:30. I decided to dropshot using GULP smelt. I start the session with a small sand

bass. Im throwing out for another 20 minutes and i hit something solid. I bring it all the way in to the rocks and i lose the

fish... a roughly 16" hali and my second ever. Although I'm dissappointed i didnt land it, I am excited that i hooked a halibut

on a dropshot rig. Well, in my quest to be a jack of all trades, i tied on a bighammer jig. 3rd cast i land this baby. My first

ever...

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y522/sshaffr812/image_zps42b16103.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/sshaffr812/media/image_zps42b16103.jpg.html)

WSB!!!!!!:Big Grin:

no fish were harmed in the making of this post

-Steve

[FishinLBC]

Nice work out there, careful gripping those fish tho.

Thanks for the post :-)

[DockRat]

:High Five: Great job Steve.
Be careful around those rocks with the pricey LCs.
Thanks for the report.
DR

[SP Dan]

Hi ya sshaffr812,

WTG on your two new species and especially on the junior WSB!

This has been a topic on this site:
Please use minimal handling and extra care in releasing the WSB. I know that it's not an easy thing to do!
They have been known to swim away and die later after being handled. :My Two Cents:

Have fun!

Thanx for the Fish report with pic's. :Cool:

SP Dan <"))><

[sshaffr812]

This has been a topic on this site:
Please use minimal handling and extra care in releasing the WSB. I know that it's not an easy thing to do!
They have been known to swim away and die later after being handled. :My Two Cents:
SP Dan <"))><

I appreciate the advice Dan! I CPR'd that WSB in less than a minute. I got a perfect lip hook and im 100% sure that baby lived. In return for her safe return to the sea she said that she would come back to me after she grew another 20". :LOL:

[Bobber Boy]

Great job on the 2 new species.

[Wingnut]

Two new species, very nice... congrats on a job well done! :Big Grin:

[bachiboy]

Way to go Steve! Congrats on the two new species!:Wink:

Don

[murrieta angler]

Nice looking fish Steve.
I wish you could have joined me on Tuesday, but the ocean will be here forever.
Take care of business!
Robert
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