Hunting the Ghosts of the Surf. S.W.A.T. Target Species Aquired!!! Sunday 9/15

[Wingnut]

Get yourself registered for the 5th Annual Hunting Giants Surf Fishing Event now! Time is running out…
We are less than 2 weeks away! If you only make it out to one event a year, this is the one!
See you there! :Big Grin:


S.W.A.T. Team Competition update - as of 9/16/13
Team Fish Storm – 119 Points
Team I Like Big Buts and I Cannot Lie – 104 Points


For the past several weeks, we’ve been receiving intel that the White Sea Bass or Ghosts of the Surf have been making appearances in the Santa Monica Bay and Malibu areas. Several spear fishermen and divers told us that they saw thick schools of WSB in the surf line. :Shocked: JerryG hooked onto a couple but the hooks pulled, Mike (Lieutenant Bones) almost got spooled by one before the hook popped and snapped the line on another… :Neutral: At least we know that they’re in the surf, now the trick is finding AND landing them… Timing is everything and I usually have pretty good timing... :Wink:

Saturday evening, as I was getting ready to go to our monthly poker tournament between family & friends I get a text from Mike (Lieutenant Bones). He wanted to know if I wanted to join him at the A.O. where he lost a big WSB last weekend. This brute took his line across a boiler rock and snapped him off. I hate it when that happens! :mad:
I have never fished this spot before so I really wanted to check it out. Plus, having Lieutenant Bones as a guide drastically improves your chance of success. :Razz:

I told Mike whether or not I join him depends on how far I go in the tournament. If I get knocked out early, I will join him. If I go deep and play until the early morning hours, I probably won’t. :Tired: But deep down, something was telling me that I should be in the surf in the morning... glad I listened. :Big Grin:

So it’s around 2:30am and I’m heads-up with a familiar final table nemesis. Binh (Badbeat) had a massive chips lead on me. :Confused:
I consider myself an optimist, but there’s no way in hell I’m going to do anything with 10% of the chips playing against, no doubt, the best player in our group. :Envious: I said to Binh… “You take it bro, time for me to go fishing…” This is Binh’s THIRD straight tournament that he won, WOW! :EyePop: It’s not because of a weak field. We have some excellent players in our group of Rounders. But Binh is an exceptional poker player. Congrats Brother Binh, it’s obvious that you will be the one representing our group at next year’s World Series of Poker. You should go pro bro, I will bankroll you, think about it! :Wink:

I got home about 3:00am and put the 2nd place winnings, or “Shopping” money on the dining room table for the Iron Chef. This should keep her busy while I’m out fishing, lol :LOL:
Gathered up my surf gear, took all three Pugs out for a short walk, made myself a green tea shake, punched the new A.O. coordinates that Mike gave me into the navigation system of the car and got on the road by 4:45am. I think I was a little too excited to fish a new spot that I left too early and drove too fast, lol Got there at 5:30 and waited until Mike showed up at 6:00 :Rolls Eyes:

Lieutenant Bones… my partner in crime, lol
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We geared up and walked down to the sand. Mike was right, this spot looks so fishy! :Surprised: Clear water with some patches of floating kelp, but none of the small annoying stuff. A bit swelly but manageable. Boilers, deep troughs and bait fish, lots of bait fish! :Dancing Banana: My Spidey senses were tingling big time. We got into the big Barred Surf Perch and Yellow Fin Croaker bite right away. Lots and lots of nice BSP’s and YFC’s hitting the sand for a quick release. Hoping to run into something bigger and more sinister with each cast… :Twisted:

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All this bird activity is within casting distance, but we didn’t make a single cast towards it. Too many birds… Seagulls, Pelicans and Terns diving from above and Cormorants from under, we would have hooked one for sure. So we kept our distance and just fished the edge of the madness. Again, lots and lots of Perch and Croakers of the “wrong” kind.
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Somewhere in the flurry of birds and bait fish I get a savage strike. This was definitely not a BSP or YFC hit The fish immediately took line at a high rate of speed. I motioned to Mike that I was on… Mike came over and I told him that it felt like a White Sea Bass, he asked if I was sure and I nodded… Yup, I think so! Took a while to get the fish on the sand of this steep beach, the outgoing surge keeps pulling it away every time I got it close. Finally, timing it just right with a strong incoming wave, I washed the prize on the beach. :Dancing Banana:

My first legal White Sea Bass of the year. Came close a few times, but this is the first.
Feels good to actually catch the "target" species. :Razz:
This one will be shared with the Mom and the Iron Chef.

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Mike says that I should be a Magician with all the Rabbits I manage to pull out of the hat, lol :Big Smile:

Thanks Mike, for showing me a new spot that you worked so hard to recon. Accessing that stretch of beach wasn't easy and I, for one, appreciate your efforts. :Thumbs Up:
Always enjoy our long and meaningful conversations and Sunday was no different. Thanks for sharing your life’s philosophy and experience with me and know that I will always be there no matter what life chooses to throw at you. Why? Because I know you would do it for me… :Cool:


The HG5 Event is less than 2 weeks away! Get yourself registered of you haven’t already done so. If you already registered for the event, you should have received a private message with all the details by now. We’ll see you on the 28th!


Have a great week everybody. May you find the elusive surf Ghosts if it doesn't find you first... :Wink:

Arthur (Wingnut)


Amateurs practice until they get it right. Professionals practice until they can’t get it wrong.


Extra Pics!

Mike took this pic from his phone and sent it out to a few S.W.A.T. guys, hahaha :LOL:
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Binh and Tyler with me at the final table.
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Troy was there too...
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Phuong (Blackwater) went home early. :LOL:
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Parting shot…

The Iron Chef and her Romeo… now how can I compete with that handsome young guy? :Envious:
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White Sea Bass food update photo! Courtesy of the Iron Chef! :Envious:

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[LuckyCraft420]

Nice catch there Arthur! I'm still waiting for a beastly WSB

[frankjz]

A story well read is a story well told. You do it so fine! Great set up and pay off. Nicely done, Wingnut. I'm delighted to read your tales. Congrats on that great fish and wonderful photography!

[EfrenM]

Bad azzz fish congratulations!!!!

[skunked4life]

So that pic with your tongue hanging out and taunting me didn't make it to the report huh? Yeah, that made my "hard skunk" all the more sour! Still, you had Mike that day and I had Robert...the masters of their AO's as our guides, I am VERY happy that one of us got a wsb on Sunday! We'll get em next time Robert!

Very happy to see the commander pull in a other rabbit out of his bag of tricks. Romeo looks like he ain't going anywhere soon my friend. Maybe my prayers are working???

Btw-is that a 16" BSP? Did you manage your BSP goal? It's huge!!!

See you at HG5 my friend and mentor!

Ken

[bachiboy]

Well, sorry to hear about the early exit from the poker tourney, but I guess Poseidon had bigger plans for your morning...and can't blame the bachi on that one. :LOL: I told Nate that you were gonna pull something outta that spot, but I was guessing legal flattie, not the ghost!:Shocked: Very, very cool sir! And it's even better to see you and the Lt. back out there together. I miss watching and hearing the cat and mouse antics between you two. I shoulda went to that spot just to sit, watch, listen and laugh my [butt] off. :ROFL::ROFL::ROFL: Congrats again on the stellar catch!

Don

[Jesus805]

Great catch

[connordoyle]

Great catch! I religiously read all of your reports, first of all for enjoyment and second of all to try and figure out where you guys are fishing! It has led to great frustration trying to poach your spots!!! (j/k but not really) I click this report to find you guys fishing at my home beach that I fish several times a week, at the very same spots none the less! :EyePop: I've fished that beach hundreds of times and caught some absolutely amazing fish there, but never a WSB. That is a SCSF'ers holy grail spot that a lot of us on SCSF have come to worship. I wish I could of actually been there to meet you. Amazing catch, once again i've put hundreds of hours on that beach and never got a wsb. Congrats.

[bbqsushi]

Dude that is SICK!!! Way to go Commander. Don DID call it that morning - he mumbled something about you pulling something big out of that spot. We had similar bird/bait action just down the road from you, but not the same kind of fish action!!! :High Five: Hi fives for the points - I KNEW you were a good choice!! :Applause:

How did the Iron Chef prepare such a nice slab o' fish??

Nate

[SP Dan]

Hi ya Arthur,

A very nice piece of meat Sir! :Big Smile::Applause:
20 points for our team ... WTG!!

The BIG :Big Smile: smiles on both of your faces was proof enough of what a great time you guys had fishing together!

See ya at HG-5. :Cool:

SP Dan <"))>< "The Danimal"!

[Which Way Out]

Time for the Big Dogs to come down and play??? I can read Exfactors mind by now. Bill get the Irons!!!! :LOL: Keeping my weekend open.:Cool:

Otherwise its great to see you two on the beach again. Big fish day by all accounts.

WWO

[jerryG]

Nice work guys.. I knew that Seabastion would be falling in to the hands of a Swat member any day now.. Hopefully they will stick around and hold close and if they do there should be more to come in the weeks ahead.. I sure hope Seabastion can make it out to HG5, I know we invite him every year. He was out of town for first 4 events but since he's in the area may be he will stop by and pay us a visit. B)

JerryG

[cutbait]

I'm jealous WN...


I'd kill for that

[Sonnyyy]

Wow, EVERYTIME i see a new thread from you! amazing catches!

[hollywoodbass]

Awesome white seabass Arthur! I have hooked some big ones in the surf but haven't landed one yet. Good Job!

[fish_sauce]

Arthur and Mike,

Great job out there gentlemen, can't wait to see you both soon!

Andrew

[iLLest]

Arthur,

You the man!
Mike is right, how do you manage to pull these rabbits out of the hat?
Thats a beauty right there, how are you planning on cooking it?
If conditions are good, Im heading out this weekend, I need a taste of the surf before HG5.
Catch you on the sand brotha

[5150fishn]

You never cease to amaze me with your consistant surf slayage! Congrats on getting your first legal ghost of the season. The more reports I read the more stoked I get for HG5. See you soon my friend!

[fishshep]

WOW !!!! First time in must be at least over ten years, heard :???: of WSB come out of that A.O. :Shocked:

Only you could come up with something like that, AMAZING !!! :Big Grin:

[murrieta angler]

YeeHaww!!!
Nice WSB Arturo, I knew you guys were gonna get one this past weekend...:Big Grin:
With the boat reports coming in, of slayage from 100 yards out, it was only a matter of time...:Cool:
I'm happy for you Bro, as well as Mike.
What size was his anyways?! :Envious:
See you sooner than later,
Robert
<><

[saltman]

Arturo

That is what I needed to see and read from our S.W.A.T Team.
Mike congrats to the local guide.
See you all on the 28th.
Ramiro
Saltman..

[jinbow]

Nice catch Arthur, you've been waiting for that one. Congratulations !!! :Beer Toast:

Good to see Mike on the sand.

See you all at HGV.

[bloox8]

You the man Arthur! I don't know how you can do all that you do with the amount of sleep that you get lol. Tell me your secret! Is it the greentea!? :LOL:
What ever it is, you should include it in the Tip of the Month section hahaha.

Back to the ghost! Wow! Congrats! I have to get out soon before they decide to go back to heaven.

Thanks for the report!

Thien

P.S. Good luck taking that championship belt from Binh next session. :Cool:

[exfactor]

Ok, the dynamic duo are back! Big perchies too. I took the 2 mile hike to my all you can eat salad bar this evening AGAIN, but need to keep at it until I catch the conditions right. I'm loving this warm water beach fishing, just am humbled by never seeming to get all the ingredients of a good session to come together. Here's to no low pressure arriving any time soon, to keep this summer going! See you at HG.

[dlmoo312]

A legal wsb is all I have left to check-off on my 2013 fishing list :Envious:
Congratulations on the truly amazing catches! For both you and Mike :Wink:
I hope the ghosts stick around for awhile so I might get a chance at them :Big Grin:
Thanks for the report, Arthur! Hope you post up some food pics too!


-Daniel

[peanutbutter]

Epic Ghost around the boilers wish i could go to HG5 :(

[Dawn Treader]

Congrats , mission accomplished ... The dream catch of a surf fisher !

[Wingnut]

Nice catch there Arthur! I'm still waiting for a beastly WSB
You will get one... keep at it! See you next Saturday at HG5. :Big Grin:


A story well read is a story well told. You do it so fine! Great set up and pay off. Nicely done, Wingnut. I'm delighted to read your tales. Congrats on that great fish and wonderful photography!
Thank you Frank... just got your HG5 registration today... see you next Saturday! :Big Grin:


Bad azzz fish congratulations!!!!
Thanks man... see you at HG5! :Wink:


So that pic with your tongue hanging out and taunting me didn't make it to the report huh? Yeah, that made my "hard skunk" all the more sour! Still, you had Mike that day and I had Robert...the masters of their AO's as our guides, I am VERY happy that one of us got a wsb on Sunday! We'll get em next time Robert!

Very happy to see the commander pull in a other rabbit out of his bag of tricks. Romeo looks like he ain't going anywhere soon my friend. Maybe my prayers are working???

Btw-is that a 16" BSP? Did you manage your BSP goal? It's huge!!!

See you at HG5 my friend and mentor!

Ken
That pic did make the report Ken... :LOL:
My biggest BSP that day was about 14"...
See you next Saturday! :Big Grin:


Well, sorry to hear about the early exit from the poker tourney, but I guess Poseidon had bigger plans for your morning...and can't blame the bachi on that one. :LOL: I told Nate that you were gonna pull something outta that spot, but I was guessing legal flattie, not the ghost!:Shocked: Very, very cool sir! And it's even better to see you and the Lt. back out there together. I miss watching and hearing the cat and mouse antics between you two. I shoulda went to that spot just to sit, watch, listen and laugh my [butt] off. :ROFL::ROFL::ROFL: Congrats again on the stellar catch!

Don
Hey, second place in the tourney isn't bad... even though I didn't see a nickle of the winnings, lol :LOL:
Strange, but Mike says that he hasn't even pulled a short Hali out of that spot yet. :Surprised: Looks totally like a Hali zone to me...
Yeah, I talked crap to Mike... too bad he couldn't talk back that day, hehe :Envious:
See you next Saturday my friend. :Big Grin:


Great catch
Thank you!


Great catch! I religiously read all of your reports, first of all for enjoyment and second of all to try and figure out where you guys are fishing! It has led to great frustration trying to poach your spots!!! (j/k but not really) I click this report to find you guys fishing at my home beach that I fish several times a week, at the very same spots none the less! :EyePop: I've fished that beach hundreds of times and caught some absolutely amazing fish there, but never a WSB. That is a SCSF'ers holy grail spot that a lot of us on SCSF have come to worship. I wish I could of actually been there to meet you. Amazing catch, once again i've put hundreds of hours on that beach and never got a wsb. Congrats.
Yes, I heard that a lot of SCSF'ers frequent that A.O. :Wink: I fished North and South of that area, but that's the first time I set foot on the sand there... nice spot with lots of potential. Hope you pull out a big WSB soon there, it's just a matter of time. :Razz:


Dude that is SICK!!! Way to go Commander. Don DID call it that morning - he mumbled something about you pulling something big out of that spot. We had similar bird/bait action just down the road from you, but not the same kind of fish action!!! :High Five: Hi fives for the points - I KNEW you were a good choice!! :Applause:

How did the Iron Chef prepare such a nice slab o' fish??

Nate
I claim to be nothing but lucky Nate... :Wink: My timing is impeccable as usual... :Envious:
We're falling behind in the points again, let's try to tie things up by HG5, see ya there bro! :Big Grin:


Hi ya Arthur,

A very nice piece of meat Sir! :Big Smile::Applause:
20 points for our team ... WTG!!

The BIG :Big Smile: smiles on both of your faces was proof enough of what a great time you guys had fishing together!

See ya at HG-5. :Cool:

SP Dan <"))>< "The Danimal"!
We need more points Dan, falling behind again. :Neutral:
Good luck if you fish this weekend and I'll see you next Saturday! :Big Grin:


Time for the Big Dogs to come down and play??? I can read Exfactors mind by now. Bill get the Irons!!!! :LOL: Keeping my weekend open.:Cool:

Otherwise its great to see you two on the beach again. Big fish day by all accounts.

WWO
I bet if Mikey was throwing the surface iron there, he would have beached a nice WSB.
Hope you're all caught up with your chores Bill... :Wink: See you and Noriko next Saturday! :Big Grin:


Nice work guys.. I knew that Seabastion would be falling in to the hands of a Swat member any day now.. Hopefully they will stick around and hold close and if they do there should be more to come in the weeks ahead.. I sure hope Seabastion can make it out to HG5, I know we invite him every year. He was out of town for first 4 events but since he's in the area may be he will stop by and pay us a visit. B)

JerryG
It all started with your intel Jerry... and we went chasing the Ghosts. It took a couple of weeks, but we finally found them. Hope they stick around...
That would be awesome of somebody catch a big WSB at HG5! :Big Grin:
See you next weekend my friend!


I'm jealous WN...


I'd kill for that
You have your chance to get one next Saturday Mike... :Wink: See you there!


Wow, EVERYTIME i see a new thread from you! amazing catches!
Thanks man... got lucky! :Razz:


Awesome white seabass Arthur! I have hooked some big ones in the surf but haven't landed one yet. Good Job!
Your time will come man, keep at it! :Wink:


Arthur and Mike,

Great job out there gentlemen, can't wait to see you both soon!

Andrew
Thanks Andrew, haven't seen you in awhile and looking forward to it next Saturday. :Big Grin:


Arthur,

You the man!
Mike is right, how do you manage to pull these rabbits out of the hat?
Thats a beauty right there, how are you planning on cooking it?
If conditions are good, Im heading out this weekend, I need a taste of the surf before HG5.
Catch you on the sand brotha
Lol, I thought I would run out of Rabbits by now... :LOL:
The food pic has been added, yummy! :Razz:
Good luck if you head out this weekend and I'll see you next Saturday Frank. :Big Grin:


You never cease to amaze me with your consistant surf slayage! Congrats on getting your first legal ghost of the season. The more reports I read the more stoked I get for HG5. See you soon my friend!
I'm consistently lucky Dan... :LOL:
HG5 is going to be awesome... bigger and better than last year! :EyePop:
See you next Saturday my friend. Are you and Rob driving up together again... :Wink:


WOW !!!! First time in must be at least over ten years, heard :???: of WSB come out of that A.O. :Shocked:

Only you could come up with something like that, AMAZING !!! :Big Grin:
Well Daniel, you actually HAVE TO fish for them to catch them my friend... :LOL:
Put away the crack and stick with the LC. :Wink:
See you next Saturday! :Big Grin:


YeeHaww!!!
Nice WSB Arturo, I knew you guys were gonna get one this past weekend...:Big Grin:
With the boat reports coming in, of slayage from 100 yards out, it was only a matter of time...:Cool:
I'm happy for you Bro, as well as Mike.
What size was his anyways?! :Envious:
See you sooner than later,
Robert
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I hope they hang around for a bit Roberto. :Wink:
Mike's WSB was 28"...
See you next Saturday bro. :Big Grin:


Arturo

That is what I needed to see and read from our S.W.A.T Team.
Mike congrats to the local guide.
See you all on the 28th.
Ramiro
Saltman..
Ramiro, see you next Saturday bro! :Big Grin:


Nice catch Arthur, you've been waiting for that one. Congratulations !!! :Beer Toast:

Good to see Mike on the sand.

See you all at HGV.
Thanks Albert... been waiting all year long to get one... you beat me to it. :Envious:
See you next Saturday my friend. :Big Grin:


You the man Arthur! I don't know how you can do all that you do with the amount of sleep that you get lol. Tell me your secret! Is it the greentea!? :LOL:
What ever it is, you should include it in the Tip of the Month section hahaha.

Back to the ghost! Wow! Congrats! I have to get out soon before they decide to go back to heaven.

Thanks for the report!

Thien

P.S. Good luck taking that championship belt from Binh next session. :Cool:
Yes, drink more green tea Thien... :Wink:
See you next Saturday! :Big Grin:


Ok, the dynamic duo are back! Big perchies too. I took the 2 mile hike to my all you can eat salad bar this evening AGAIN, but need to keep at it until I catch the conditions right. I'm loving this warm water beach fishing, just am humbled by never seeming to get all the ingredients of a good session to come together. Here's to no low pressure arriving any time soon, to keep this summer going! See you at HG.
I know it's just a matter of time until the Northern zone goes off Mikey... and I'm patiently waiting... :Wink:
Looking forward to hanging out with my fishing Yoda next Saturday! :Big Grin:


A legal wsb is all I have left to check-off on my 2013 fishing list :Envious:
Congratulations on the truly amazing catches! For both you and Mike :Wink:
I hope the ghosts stick around for awhile so I might get a chance at them :Big Grin:
Thanks for the report, Arthur! Hope you post up some food pics too!


-Daniel
You will get one before year's end Daniel, just keep getting back out there. :Wink:
The WSB food pic has been posted, so good! :Envious:
See you next Saturday!


Epic Ghost around the boilers wish i could go to HG5 :(
How's it going living in Mexico Jean? I don't see any surf fishing reports from you down there. :Neutral:
Maybe your mom will let you come back next year for HG6. :Wink:


Congrats , mission accomplished ... The dream catch of a surf fisher !Thanks Brad, just trying to keep up with your team this month... :Envious:
See you next Saturday my friend. :Big Grin:

[Wingnut]

Food update photo! Courtesy of the Iron Chef. :Envious:

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[skunked4life]

Omg! Looks so delish!!! Did you save some for sashimi?

[City Dad]

man, you guys lead the life...

[TaperSteve]

Awesome report & pics.... see y'all next weekend!

TS

[Jaysuuun]

Nice fish Commander! Looks like the WSBs are making their rounds. Those BSPs/Croakers don't look to shabby either. I still have a legal WSB to cross off my list. So far it's just been shorts for me.:Neutral: I was laughing my a55 off when I got the message about "Some asian guy.." LOL :LOL:

[5150fishn]

Yes I'm driving Rob and some new blood. Rob's son "the underdog" & his best friend "Tootie".
We r all stoked! See you next sat!!!:EyePop:

[bones]

Good Job Arthur...I never had any doubts...LOL

YOU DA MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Wingnut]

Omg! Looks so delish!!! Did you save some for sashimi?
Nope, gave most of the fish to my Mom...
See you Saturday, you're the official HG5 Grill Master! :Big Grin:


man, you guys lead the life...
You have a pretty cushy life too Tim... :LOL:
Thanks again for your donation to the HG5 event, way cool my friend! :Thumbs Up:
See you and the girls on Saturday! :Big Grin:

Awesome report & pics.... see y'all next weekend!

TS
Thanks Steve, see you Saturday! :Big Grin:


Nice fish Commander! Looks like the WSBs are making their rounds. Those BSPs/Croakers don't look to shabby either. I still have a legal WSB to cross off my list. So far it's just been shorts for me.:Neutral: I was laughing my a55 off when I got the message about "Some asian guy.." LOL :LOL:
Yeah, that Asian Guy is a pain in the a**... :LOL:
You better get it in gear and catch a legal WSB buddy... Tess is WAY out in front of all of us. :Envious:
See you guys Saturday! :Big Grin:


Yes I'm driving Rob and some new blood. Rob's son "the underdog" & his best friend "Tootie".
We r all stoked! See you next sat!!!:EyePop:
Cool... see you there bright and early! :Big Grin:


Good Job Arthur...I never had any doubts...LOL

YOU DA MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Smart a**! Lol :LOL:
Run into any "Stalkers" out there lately? :ROFL:
See you Saturday Lieutenant, thank you for everything you have done and are doing for the event. :Big Grin: