Solo trip to Newport today

[HeadShakes]

Left home @ 4:30am. Was fishing the rocks @ 6am, no response from the LC. Threw out a crock, and picked up a small calico w the first cast. Fought 3 more and a Big Mac. Tried to surf fish after the rocks but the waves were 4'+. Decided to drive to the bay, checked out a couple spots before I settled on one. By now it was 1:30. Fished for an hour w/nothing. Switched to my red LC, and picked up a fish on the first cast. My first California halibut!!! It was a shorty but I was more then happy. Caught one more that measured out to 17". It really put up a fight! Turned out to be a great day!

Going to try and down load pictures. I had them transferred to photo bucket but not sure how to attach them. Isn't there an easier way?

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[yakfish51]

The way I post photos is copy the img. file under the picture I want and paste it into my post. I'm sure others have ways as well.

Congrats on the first halibut. Way to try different things.

Tim

[HeadShakes]

That was much easier then what I was doing. Thank you Tim!!

[Wingnut]

That LC is called a "Nishiki", an old school pattern that works well. :Wink:
Congrats on your first Halibut, now go out and get a legal! :Big Grin:

[HeadShakes]

Thanks for the info wingnut. Going to try and get back out there next weekend!

[basshole1]

So many great reports coming out of NPH. Sometimes I wish I lived closer to the OC so that I can hit up the harbor more often. Love throwing those Krocs, cool fish and cool report.

[Jaysuuun]

Nice fishies in NPH. More fish on the Kroc! I need to start bringing mine.

[HeadShakes]

Yeah, fishing with a Kroc is fun. I love hucking that thing out there. I was having best luck with chrome and blue.

[bones]

Very nice assortment of fish there sir! Good job on switching it up on the lure selection to provide you with some variety for sure. Congrats on the first halibut too and Im sure many more are in the future for you as well!

[HeadShakes]

Thanks Bones!:Smile:

[bachiboy]

Nice going out there and congrats on your first flattie! Now that the monkey's off your back I'm sure there'll be more to come.

Don

[skunked4life]

Calicos and halibut...my two favorite fish to target! Great job out there during your solo therapy session! Now go share the success with friends!

Skunked4life

[HeadShakes]

Thanks guys, would have loved to have been fishing with friends, that's half the fun. Problem is they flaked out. It's an hour drive to the spots I fish, and I guess they can't get out of bed at 3am. But I did meet a couple cool cats down there fishing LC's. There probably members of this forum....lol.

[fishshep]

Good spot and mix of fish and lures to fit the situation, I am

sure we will see more of that soon !!! :Smile:

[The_Dude]

Thanks guys, would have loved to have been fishing with friends, that's half the fun. Problem is they flaked out. It's an hour drive to the spots I fish, and I guess they can't get out of bed at 3am. But I did meet a couple cool cats down there fishing LC's. There probably members of this forum....lol.

Great report. NPH has become benichi and my home harbor. You ever see two guys down there in tackle warehouse clothing stop by and say hi. We don't bite lol

[HeadShakes]

Thanks Dude, I'm hoping to go Saturday, hope to see you guys there one of thes days! I'll defiantly say hidy-ho.

[murrieta angler]

Congrats on your first Flatty, Headshakes.
There are tons of fish out there, GO GET EM!
Robert
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[HeadShakes]

Thanks Rob! I'm not too far from you, I'm in Rancho Cucamonga. If you ever want some one to fish with, let me know.

[Jmericle]

Nice report. Congrats on the first halibut. Newport is on fire right now in the bay. Going to float tube there on Friday morning.