A day of firsts...1/17/14

[Jmericle]

So on Friday 1/17 I had a funeral to attend at 10:00AM so I hit El Porto beach right before sunrise and fished for just over an hour. I was determined to catch my first perch on a "mini hammer" and that I did. I found a nice 10" perch that wanted to play. I took a picture and back into the water he went. I through out the same plastic and on the very next cast a fish bit off the tail of the "mini hamer" I was bummed as I did not have any more of that color in my backpack. I tried a different color with no hits. I then switched to the hammer hooked MORF grub and caught my first jack smelt, which has some nice colors to it. I wanted to stay longer but had to take my little man to pre-school before I went to the funeral.

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[murrieta angler]

Sorry for the loss..:Sad:
But, I was glad you were able to get out and think about things.
Isn't it funny, that when you're not really thinking about fishing, is when you usually get a hit...:Razz:
Take care,
Robert
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[anchor3n1]

Hi Jmericle:

I am sorry for your loss. I lost someone recently too. Hitting the surf does seem to settle the soul. Catching something is the icing. Nice job on your first perch:Envious: Many more to come!!!

Cheers,

Nick

[bachiboy]

A couple of years ago, I had to attend a funeral and went out early to fish before the service. I happened to run into a trio of S.W.A.T members before the session (I wasn't in S.W.A.T. yet). Robert was one of those guys. That was one of the best sessions I've ever had. I didn't catch anything of consequence but just being out there and sharing the moment in the sand with them meant a lot during a very dark time. Fishing is a great therapy device, alone or with friends. Just watching the light hit the water in the mornings helps me feel a little closer to those that have passed over the years. Glad you were able to have a great experience during a tough time and my deepest condolences.

Don

[skunked4life]

I can empathize with you there. My condolences.

Those torpedoes are fun the first couple of times but can get real old quick when you are targeting something else!

Skunked4life

[Wingnut]

The surf has a way of rinsing your mind of life's tough situations...
Thanks for sharing... :Cool: