anchor3n1
11-01-2013, 05:08 PM
What could go wrong? Erik and I planned to go fishing at his favorite AO today. He was bringing his two cute kids, Logan and Jordan, with us. But Erik realized that there was way too much climbing in and out as well as 'no' facilities i.e. "Not Kid friendly!" No problem...
Change of plans
The Pig Pen AO became our new destination (it is definitely kid friendly). The plan was to meet a 7am. So I picked up a friend, Danny, whom I invited earlier and drove to the AO. We arrived early. It was still gray light and Erik was not there yet. We grabbed our AAW - amphibious assault weaponry (poles and stuff) and walked to the rocks to start fishing. Danny was using a tried and true hook -weight assault system (Carolina rig loaded with crack). I was utilizing the advanced attack system commonly referred to by it's acronym LC (MS Anchovy).
Seeing kittys with white stripes
Danny, fairly soon into the assault, starts nailing 'em. And nailing 'em. Me? not so much. Truth be told, I was not getting anything except for lots-O-cast practice. 45 minutes into it Danny is racking it up and I'm starting to picture the big stink. "Can't I even just see what it feels like to get one little tap, Pleaaase!" I change to my new cool "SurfDriver" 110 sinking minnow. Another 30 minutes and no happiness.
Yo where you bean?
Feeling that stinking feeling, I was too focused on myself to realize Erik and kids hadn't shown up yet. It was 7:30 when I finally heard my cell phone ringing. I picked it up but missed the call but I noticed all the texts from Erik for the last half hour which to summarize said, "We're here, where are you?' That's blow'in it., I know. Erik and his kids were here for the last half hour trying to find us and I'm too clueless to notice - "Sorry Bro it won't happen again". Anyway we connect. Erik and the kids setup on the beach and start fishing (Danny and I are on the rocks).
Way to go!
Erik always slinging the LC sends his first cast out. BAM! Piggy On!! "Nick", yells Erik. I give him the thumbs up. Pretty soon there's another "Nick!" I'm excited for Erik who goes on to catch even more piggys but I'm thinking I must be cursed today. I'm surrounded by friends hooking fish and I can't even get a measly peck.
Think, think, think
Erik cast's straight to the left of the boiler rock and nails 'em. I have been trying all over the area where the piggys were the last couple times. Hmmmmmm... Then I remembered what Ken "Corporal Croaker" and Don "bachiboy" said, "they seem to move around so try another nearby spot". First I change back to my trusty LC Ayu something color. Then I launch an attack near the boiler rock which has been outside of my attack coordinates all morning and... hit, then hookup!!! Riiiight on!!! I land a nice piggy. Good bye black kitty with the speed stripe.
Counterattack
Now that their hideout had been discovered the piggies launch a counter attack. But I've spent the last 1 1/2 hour training so I'm ready for them. After we finally call it, there are 11 piggies that tasted the land (or rock actually). I CPRd some and CRd the rest. Every one was 14" or better and one hit 16". They obviously sent out their most experienced recruits but I was ready for them.
Aftermath
Danny and I met up with Erik, Logan and Jordon on the beach where they were obviously enjoying the beautiful day. It was a lovely sight to see Dad hanging out with his two cute kids fishing and combing the beach (Erik - I showed Noelle and Alexa the pics of you guys. They can't wait to do a joint Daddy-kids fishing adventure with Logan and Jordan). Then we said our goodbyes and left the Allen clan to themselves and the sea lions.
The Pics:
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Danny
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...It Turned out to be a very lovely Day at the beach...
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Critics want to know, "is the franchise over or will there be another installment of The Pig Pen?"
Only the famous and talented director of the Pig Pen movies, Steven Pigsburg, knows for sure.
http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab162/anchor3n1/IMG_0351_zps634451ec.jpg (http://s860.photobucket.com/user/anchor3n1/media/IMG_0351_zps634451ec.jpg.html)
Change of plans
The Pig Pen AO became our new destination (it is definitely kid friendly). The plan was to meet a 7am. So I picked up a friend, Danny, whom I invited earlier and drove to the AO. We arrived early. It was still gray light and Erik was not there yet. We grabbed our AAW - amphibious assault weaponry (poles and stuff) and walked to the rocks to start fishing. Danny was using a tried and true hook -weight assault system (Carolina rig loaded with crack). I was utilizing the advanced attack system commonly referred to by it's acronym LC (MS Anchovy).
Seeing kittys with white stripes
Danny, fairly soon into the assault, starts nailing 'em. And nailing 'em. Me? not so much. Truth be told, I was not getting anything except for lots-O-cast practice. 45 minutes into it Danny is racking it up and I'm starting to picture the big stink. "Can't I even just see what it feels like to get one little tap, Pleaaase!" I change to my new cool "SurfDriver" 110 sinking minnow. Another 30 minutes and no happiness.
Yo where you bean?
Feeling that stinking feeling, I was too focused on myself to realize Erik and kids hadn't shown up yet. It was 7:30 when I finally heard my cell phone ringing. I picked it up but missed the call but I noticed all the texts from Erik for the last half hour which to summarize said, "We're here, where are you?' That's blow'in it., I know. Erik and his kids were here for the last half hour trying to find us and I'm too clueless to notice - "Sorry Bro it won't happen again". Anyway we connect. Erik and the kids setup on the beach and start fishing (Danny and I are on the rocks).
Way to go!
Erik always slinging the LC sends his first cast out. BAM! Piggy On!! "Nick", yells Erik. I give him the thumbs up. Pretty soon there's another "Nick!" I'm excited for Erik who goes on to catch even more piggys but I'm thinking I must be cursed today. I'm surrounded by friends hooking fish and I can't even get a measly peck.
Think, think, think
Erik cast's straight to the left of the boiler rock and nails 'em. I have been trying all over the area where the piggys were the last couple times. Hmmmmmm... Then I remembered what Ken "Corporal Croaker" and Don "bachiboy" said, "they seem to move around so try another nearby spot". First I change back to my trusty LC Ayu something color. Then I launch an attack near the boiler rock which has been outside of my attack coordinates all morning and... hit, then hookup!!! Riiiight on!!! I land a nice piggy. Good bye black kitty with the speed stripe.
Counterattack
Now that their hideout had been discovered the piggies launch a counter attack. But I've spent the last 1 1/2 hour training so I'm ready for them. After we finally call it, there are 11 piggies that tasted the land (or rock actually). I CPRd some and CRd the rest. Every one was 14" or better and one hit 16". They obviously sent out their most experienced recruits but I was ready for them.
Aftermath
Danny and I met up with Erik, Logan and Jordon on the beach where they were obviously enjoying the beautiful day. It was a lovely sight to see Dad hanging out with his two cute kids fishing and combing the beach (Erik - I showed Noelle and Alexa the pics of you guys. They can't wait to do a joint Daddy-kids fishing adventure with Logan and Jordan). Then we said our goodbyes and left the Allen clan to themselves and the sea lions.
The Pics:
http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab162/anchor3n1/IMG_0350_zpsc9618e27.jpg (http://s860.photobucket.com/user/anchor3n1/media/IMG_0350_zpsc9618e27.jpg.html)
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Danny
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...It Turned out to be a very lovely Day at the beach...
http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab162/anchor3n1/IMG_0361_zps4cf21da3.jpg (http://s860.photobucket.com/user/anchor3n1/media/IMG_0361_zps4cf21da3.jpg.html)
Critics want to know, "is the franchise over or will there be another installment of The Pig Pen?"
Only the famous and talented director of the Pig Pen movies, Steven Pigsburg, knows for sure.
http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab162/anchor3n1/IMG_0351_zps634451ec.jpg (http://s860.photobucket.com/user/anchor3n1/media/IMG_0351_zps634451ec.jpg.html)