Memorable Weekend with My Northern S.W.A.T. Brothers. 5/25 - Plus TWO BONUS Reports!

[Wingnut]

NOTICE: The 6th Annual Hunting Giants Surf Fishing Event is coming!
We are currently in the planning stages. The date and details will be announced soon…


The last time I posted a report was March 16th. :Shocked: Wow, has it really been over two months since the last time I hit the surf? Yes, sad but true… A ridiculously busy work schedule is to blame, among other things. But business comes first, if you can't take care of business, you can't take care of anything else...

In the last couple of months, I had to turn down and/or cancel dozens of invites from my S.W.A.T. Family to get out and fish. In the surf, on the kayak or out on the water, I just couldn't get away. :Sad: Looking at the calendar a couple of weeks ago, I circled Memorial Day weekend as the weekend that I will make my return to surf, it's my home away from home, my second office. No matter what, I’m going fishing! :Big Grin:

While there’s plenty of action to be had locally, and my other S.W.A.T. Brothers have been doing quite well out there. I decided to take a little road trip to spend some time with my Northern S.W.A.T. Brothers. I gave Mikey (Exfactor) aka The Fishing Yoda a call earlier in the week and asked him to gather the troops, let’s hit the Santa Barbara surf on Sunday! So Mikey (Exfactor), Bill (Which Way Out), Dave (Perchin’ Dave), Brad (Dawn Treader) and Roy (Q3Fishboy) all went out at different times of the week to do some recons before my arrival. Thanks gentlemen for doing my homework for me, I'm so spoiled... lol :LOL:

Mikey gave me a call the night before and laid out the attack plans for Sunday. We were going to hit multiple locations starting with grey light at a new A.O. that I have never been to. Wow, a new spot that I’ve never fished before? How exciting! :Razz:
Mikey also issued a challenge to me. His exact words were, Arthur, let’s see if you can pull a "Rabbit out of the hat” at this spot. A personal challenge from Master Yoda, I considered it an honor. Sounds like fun I said, let’s do this! :Twisted:

I attended 5 o’clock mass Saturday evening and said an extra prayer… asking the Man above to watch over and protect me and my S.W.A.T. Brothers on our quest Sunday. I never ask to be blessed with any kind of catch… only that he keeps us safe whenever we go into battle. :Cool:

I left the house at 3:30am, hopped on the 101 North for the long drive towards the Santa Barbara coastline. I was knocking on Mikey’s front door by 5:00am. We met up with Bill, Dave and Brad at the first A.O. and our boots were on the sand by 5:30am.

Master Yoda Mikey (Exfactor).
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Bill (Which Way Out)
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I was excited and filled with anticipation during the mile long walk and hike down to the spot. Always a treat to fish and learn about a new spot.
Beautiful and desolate… this spot definitely has potential.
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Grey light conditions wasn't the best at this spot. Swells were kind of rough and the heavy salad presence made it hard to fish. A couple of the guys switched over to the Big Hammer swim baits/grubs and caught some Perch, but I stuck with the LC and grew more aggravated with every cast. :Evil:

Mikey lands a big Shovelnose.
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Dave (Perchin' Dave)
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Brad (Dawn Treader)
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After a couple of hours, Mikey pulled the troops and we headed for the second spot.
I was thinking to myself as we were hiking out that I did not fulfill the challenge. I didn’t even get a bump on the LC the entire time. :Neutral:
Bad conditions was my excuse, but you know what they say about excuses… Damn, I just hate to fail. I didn’t know it, but later, I would get another opportunity to complete the challenge. :Wink:

We headed to the next spot and conditions wasn't much better. Rough swells, limited water visibility and a heavy salad presence. We spent a few hours fishing every yard of that long beach and caught several short Halibut and some pretty decent Perch.

Mikey with the first Halibut of the morning.
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This is Dave’s nice 15”+ Barred Surf Perch.
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This is my dink 6”+ Barred Surf Perch. Hahaha
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Then I saw a kayak angler fishing close to the beach pull out three short Halibut within a 10 minute span. I think he was drifting live bait. I decided to wade out a little further and poach his spot… :Envious: I was up to my neck bobbing around in the surf and the guys were calling me Bobber Boy for the rest of the day. lol

Success! My 4th legal Halibut of the year… not bad, since this was only my fourth trip to the surf this year. :Razz:
23” legal Hali – Released. I made a pledge to myself to release every legal Halibut that I catch this Spring season. :Cool:
Not like I've been doing a lot of fishing this Spring. :Neutral:
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This is Marvin, a local we met out there on the sand. Nice to meet you Marvin and thanks for all the tips! :Big Grin:
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Mikey rallied the troops again and we headed to the 3rd spot of the morning.
Conditions at the third spot was a big improvement from the previous two A.O.’s
Flat swells, clear water visibility and relatively free of salad. In the first 15 minutes, Dave and Bill hooked up to short Halibut. Brad and Mikey were getting hits also. I really thought that we had found where they were all stacked up and was ready to hammer them, but just as fast as the bite went off… it shuts down. I didn’t even get so much as a Perch tap on the LC in the couple of hours that we were there. :mad:

Dave nails a short on the 3" Kalins grub.
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The S.W.A.T. Old-er guys taking a break. lol
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Tired and hungry, we decided to call it a morning and headed to get some lunch at the Outback Steakhouse.
Roy and his girlfriend Hunter met us there and we all shared an awesome lunch. :Big Grin:
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After lunch, Roy, Dave and Brad went home and Mikey and I went to Bill’s house to watch the game and hang out for a bit. Mikey and I decided to go back in the surf for the evening bite at 6:30pm for the last couple of hours of daylight. Bill had dinner plans so we said our goodbyes and Master Yoda and I geared up and drove to the 2nd A.O. where I caught my legal Halibut earlier in the morning. When we got there, the parking lot was totally packed. Memorial weekend crowd was in full swing, with people all over the beach and in the water. :Confused: It was getting late and I thought about just hopping on the freeway to get a head start on the long drive home. :Idea:

Then the voice in the back of my head spoke up… it tells me that I haven’t completed Mikey’s Challenge yet… :Surprised: I said to Mikey, “Let’s go back to the first spot, I still have some unfinished business to take care of…” Mikey says, “Yes you do, let’s go!” So we took the short drive and there is where we made our last stand.

To our surprise, conditions have vastly improved since grey light at this spot. The swells have laid down quite a bit and the salad was settled in most areas allowing us to throw the LC more effectively. :Razz:

We only have a couple of hours of daylight left and begin to carpet bomb the area with the LC. Side by side we methodically worked the beach, switching lead on the sand and moving back and forth, concentrating on deep spots and clear of weed areas. We saw some bait fish dimpling in the distance and some birds starting to dive here and there which are always a good sign.

Then it happened… I made a long cast to a submerge boiler, halfway back on the retrieve I felt a solid thump, then heavy pressure, followed by several head shakes… I immediately thought Halibut. But realized that I was wrong when line started peeling off the reel at a high rate of speed. :EyePop: The fish shot parallel to the beach and I caught a glimpse of the elongated silver shape and knew that I had a Ghost on the other end of the line. The fish made a sharp turn and headed full speed straight out to the silent scream of the drag on my Daiwa Luna 253. Mikey was standing by my side coaching me and providing words of encouragement during the battle. After a couple of strong runs, the fish basically threw in the towel, allowing me to gain back line quite rapidly and with a couple of perfectly timed waves… it came sliding up on the beach. There’s the Rabbit I was chasing… challenge complete! :Dancing Banana: Hugs and high fives with Master Yoda.

Hook up!
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My first legal White Sea Bass of the year. :Dancing Banana:
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Almost time to go… what a beautiful place.
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Last light...
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Giving thanks to The One, who makes everything possible…
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The victory walk... I'll take this over the walk of shame any day... :Envious:
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Roy & Hunter: Thank you for joining us for lunch. Glad to see that you both are happy and doing well. I’ll see you both at the HG6 Event.

Brad & Dave: HeyBrad, how did you like the “spread”? hahaha
Dave, thank you for paying your dues early and earning that hall pass to fish with me.
It was great hanging out with you guys, good times. Let me know when you’re ready to head South. I would love to show you guys some epic Perch spots. :Secret:

Bill: You’re not that un-coachable bro… I see that you take orders pretty well from the wife. :Big Smile: But on the water, now that’s a different story. Lol
Great job on what you’ve done so far on the house. I still say replace that yard with a Bass pond! Hehe
Thanks for coming with us my friend. I told you that you shoulda blew off dinner and went back to the surf with us. :LOL:

Mikey: What can I say Yoda, you made it happen today. You called the shots and made all the right moves. Thank you for everything my Brother, but most of all, thank you for being YOU. You inspire people my friend and I appreciate all your words of wisdom. I should have listened to you and stayed for dinner… that was a 3 hour drive home. :Surprised:

On my extra-long drive home, I had time to reflect on this wonderful day. The most memorable thing about this day weren't the notable catches. Rather, it was the camaraderie and friendship with my S.W.A.T. Brothers. None of us cared who caught what or even if we caught anything. It was all about the company that we keep, the bonds that were reinforced, the memories that were made and relishing in the common passion that we all share. This is what it’s all about, “Family, Friends, Fun and Fishing”. A vision of a great man and a good friend, who no doubt, was with us in spirit on Sunday… Thinking of you Dana – Fisherman 57 forever…

Have a fun & safe Memorial Day weekend everybody. :Cool:

Arthur (Wingnut)


I am thankful to all those people who ever said “No” to me. It was because of them, I did it all myself.



Extra Pics.

On the trails... late Spring bloom.
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The Metallic Ayu LC that slayed the Ghost.
Look at the bent trebles. :Shocked:
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On one of his retrieves... Mikey's LC broke in half... :Shocked: Must be a Bluefin in the surf! :ROFL:
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Had lunch at my favorite Chinese restaurant today.
The choice to make the time to fish this weekend, the choice to drive North to fish, the choice to not give up and stay late to finish the Challenge...
Made all the right choices this Sunday... sometimes, things just fall into place. :Big Grin:
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Parting shot...
Romeo is a big boy now. :Big Grin:
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[simijab]

Thought you disappeared man. Want to set a date to use the coupons nicol and I got at hg5. I will be hitting you up in the next week. Glad you had a chance to get out there. Next time it wont be so long from nowbecause you'll be taking us out

[5150fishn]

Congrats Arthur on a great trip north! Nice streak of 4 legal butts out of 4 trips! Very cool on the legal white seabass! Looking forward to the next HG!!!

[SP Dan]

Hi ya Brotha Wingnut,

"Congratulations" on yet another legal Halibut .... 4 for 4! :Envious: Now that's a great track record Sir!
What can I say about that 33" monstrous legal WSB ... but ...... OMG! :OMG!::Not Worthy::UDaMan: You and your abilities never stop amazing me Arthur! :Envious:

It's great to see the Northern S.W.A.T. crew all together, sharing good times and making a lot of wonderful memories! WTG! :Thumbs Up:

PS ... Thank you for being such a good leader and mentor to so many of us ... especially to this "Grasshopper" ... and please extend my heart felt gratitude to your father for his service time. He is a great man and a hero in my book!

As usual; even though a lot of time between this report and your last report, ... a great write up with wonderful pic's as always Sir! :Cool:

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

[Which Way Out]

Well you came and conquered the Northern territory in fine fashion. Legal HB and a Legal WSB. That don't happen everyday. Then Mikey steps out tonight and gets his share. It's gonna be a great season.

WWO

[Nipple Twister]

Arthur, you had twice that amount of folks who "wanted" to call you to invite but didn't ........ you have endless amounts that care about you my friend........great to see you you making it out....and smiling!

Epic report my friend, text book example of Friendship, Family, Fun and Fishing.......

Thanks for sharing buddy, hope to catch in the surf soon.....

[PONTOON]

Arthur, My take on excuses is that they only satisfy the person giving them and I know you that wouldn't be acceptable to you. :Wink:

I'm happy to see that you were able to set aside some time to get up north and make a northern assault with the SWAT Team. It may have started out slow for you but rather than utilize the "bad conditions" excuse you put it in high gear and made it happen! You are relentless My Friend! :Cool:

I've always enjoyed your reports and this one was a pleasure to read. Great job and Congratulations on the "Ghost"! :Thumbs Up:

[yakfish51]

What can I say Arthur?

You'r such an inspiration. I've only met you once, but know that you are truly a generous man with your knowledge and your friendship.

Great report and looking forward to many more.

Tim

[tomar19]

Great report as usual Arthur. Way to stick with it and find that rabbit you were after. Making it happen when fishing an area out of your own backyard... My hat is off to you, well done! Great job with the camera and making us feel like we were there to share the moment.

Happy hunting.

Tony

[basshole1]

The ability to create and share memories by spending our short time here on earth with our loved ones is a blessing. Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience, a personal one for you and your pals, to the rest of us on this forum. Congrats on the WSB and a productive trip. Life is truly grand.

[Jaysuuun]

4 outta 4 and some! Hot damn! What a beautiful place to fish. Almost felt like I was there with ya guys while reading the report. Commander, excellent call on going back to the first spot and scoring on the ghost. It's amazing how fast conditions can change. A very memorable day indeed. Looks like everyone had a good weekend.

[DockRat]

WTS, 'Way To Slay' Arthur. Man on a mission.
DR

[bones]

Well done my friend...Well Done!
Looks like the good old times were reborn in your northern assault. Congrats on the Ghost and thanks for the invite but I had plans with the kids this weekend. The countdown continues to the date that they will be much further from me so I have to get in as much "Quality time" as I can get at the moment.
I did manage to make it out yesterday for the last hour of daylight though and Poseidon was kind to me too!

Thanks for taking the time to share your wonderful memorial day with all of us Arthur!

[City Dad]

Man, you SWAT guys know how to have fun. WTG.


Is it getting close to that time of year again!?!?!? CG and her sister were just talking about this the other day. They wanna bring some newbie guests if that's okay.

NOTICE: The 6th Annual Hunting Giants Surf Fishing Event is coming!
We are currently in the planning stages. The date and details will be announced soon…

[remington]

"Who you going to call?"...........I'm calling Arthur not Ghost Busters. lol

Nice job brother and a proper way to spend Memorial Day weekend! I'm jealous....

Kelly

[bachiboy]

SO, I think I got this thing figured out...

The next time we get out there hunting Kimble, I'll just issue it as a "challenge" and his fate is SEALED!:Twisted: That or I'll mess up the wording and you'll end up with that 16+" BSP that's been eluding you.:LOL: Way to go out there again sir! Never ceases to amaze me how you do it. I'm sure if you had followed me down to the "other" A.O. that you woulda pulled the same trick there.:Wink: Glad you were able to get out there again at the very least and glad you got to spend some time with the northern brothers!

Congrats!!!
Don

[troublehook]

Geez dude, we've been chasing them from a boat and can't get one and you nail one from the surf. :Rolls Eyes:
Nice job Commander Wingnut. Maybe we'll hook up and fish this weekend? I'll check with Binh. :Wink:

Sokha

[Perchin' Dave]

I decided to wade out a little further and poach his spot… I was up to my neck bobbing around in the surf and the guys were calling me Bobber Boy for the rest of the day. lol Success! My 4th legal Halibut of the year…

I know of -no- person who wades out further and deeper into the ocean than you Arthur. Hmm ... I wonder if they make waders that are 50% white and 50% red and round. Ha! (like the classic bobber!). Yes, persistence is key in matters of success and you definitely approached the water knowing that success was one more cast away. The fish count wasn't that high but the effort was at an all-time high for all those fishing. I saw the PRO in the entire crew. Swim-on-Bro! Enthusiastically Perchin' Dave

[Tesserz]

niiiiiiiiice. :Thumbs Up:
way to go on the 4 for 4 and i guess 33" isn't bad for a WSB. :LOL: jk jk. looks like you all had a great time out there.
if we don't see you out on the sand, i'm sure we'll be seeing you at HG6. :Razz:

[anchor3n1]

Hi Arthur:

It's great to see you get out there (I know you've been busy for months now). Nothing beats spending time with friends and walking the surf throwing your line in the water. The good Lord blessed your day and I'm glad for you.

be blessed brother,


Nick

[exfactor]

This episode was a continuation of the last trip up here, where all of us struggled, and Arthur unbelievably went the whole day without so much as a nibble. That trip was as humbling to him as if he was Job, and he has tormented over it all this time. When he showed up at my door that morning, there was a gleam in his eye, and his little boy excitement was overflowing from him. Our first stop proved to be less then ideal conditions, and only because I knew where some wiggles were hiding, did I manage to find one willing. the next stop wasn't much better, but I again found a baby butt to keep everyone trying. All of us hit the whole beach, and were sitting down watching him continue to work the spot where every cast brought a clump of kelp stuck to the LC. When he finally started back towards us, there was that asian funny grin on his face again, where he found a way to make it work. There were a few instances where I sat back, and watched my brothers all dilligently working the water, and I was touched by how special our small group of anglers are to me, all sharing our passion for the water. Finally, after lunch, and friends having to spend time elsewhere, Arthur and I ended up back where we started, and found a different beach from what we had in the morning, both of us casting our lures, working the area hard. Suddenly, out of the corner of my eye, I see him waving at me, all the while with a sharp bend in his rod, and i came running. Up comes this beautiful fish, clearly a beast on to the sand, and for a second i thought i heard trumpets playing from heaven. To say I was envious would be an understatement, but at that moment, it all became clear to me. How special a moment this was to be together at that one time, only the two of us on the beach, and the fish. I have always been an ardent fisherman, but Arthur is something very special in this world, he is a angler of men, something I strive for in my life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing that with me my friend.

[q3fishboy]

Sorry I didn't manage to actually fish with you guys but it was great seeing all of you again and congrats again on the catches.

I look forward to next time and actually being able to join you guys in the surf.

Please stay in touch.

[skunked4life]

uhhh....pretty decent butt count Sir! :LOL:

Seriously though, still batting .1000, managing to spend some quality time with friends, showing Master Yoda that you haven't forgotten your jedi mind tricks, AND A LEGAL WSB! So jealous! :Envious:

You continue to inspire and to encourage us whether on the surf or away. Thank you for being my brother!

Ken

[Badbeat]

Wow what a sweet catch bro. You always seem to pull that rabbit out wherever you go and i've been a witness to it many times.
I had so much fun fishing with you and Mikey and Bill last time we went up there. Let's do it again!!!
Hopefully we can fish together this weekend bro.

[murrieta angler]

Ooooh Weeee!!!
Beautiful fish Brotha! :Envious:
But that's just secondary to the good times you had hanging out with the fellas...:Wink:
I thought about joining you, but I ended up having to work Saturday, so I wanted to rest Sunday and Monday....work is crazy!!!
Good to see a report from you and also see some pics of the guys, I forgot what they looked like...:LOL:
Can't wait till our "Tuna Slay",,,,:Secret:
God Bless Bro,
Robert
<><

[Hometown]

Great report and nice WSB congrats Wingnut

[crappiemike]

The shot of you walking away with your fish
Takes the cake......




Cm

[TroutOnly]

NICE CATCHES ART ,WHOES THAT CRAZY OLD MAN WHO NEEDS GLASSES,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,bob,,,,,,,,,

[blackwater]

and for a second i thought i heard trumpets playing from heaven.

This is too funny Mikey, I too have heard these trumpets playing while fishing with Arthur. :LOL:
I swear he has an angel on his shoulder every time he hits the surf.

My oh my, I think the longer you stay away from the surf, the bigger the reward that Poseidon save up for you on your return Art. :Envious:
That is a beauty of a WSB from the surf bro.
Your mom gave my mom a call a bragged about how her son brought her some White Sea Bass, thanks a lot buddy. :Angry:
Give my regards to your parents for me and I'll see you in Vegas in a couple of weeks. This time, the round of golf at the Wynn's is on me. :Wink:

[fishshep]

Don,t know to say Amazing , or Outstanding , but one thing I know,

no one has a nack for pulling the' rabbit out of the hat "like you !!! :Big Grin:

[Wingnut]

Thought you disappeared man. Want to set a date to use the coupons nicol and I got at hg5. I will be hitting you up in the next week. Glad you had a chance to get out there. Next time it wont be so long from nowbecause you'll be taking us out
Disappeared? lol Shoot me a PM, I'll set you guys up... If not with me, with one of the other S.W.A.T. Brothers. You guys will be well cared for. :Big Grin:

Congrats Arthur on a great trip north! Nice streak of 4 legal butts out of 4 trips! Very cool on the legal white seabass! Looking forward to the next HG!!!
After this past Sunday, 5 for 5 now Dan... :Razz: Looking forward to seeing you and the gang at HG6 bro... target date is Saturday, September 27th. :Wink:


Hi ya Brotha Wingnut,

"Congratulations" on yet another legal Halibut .... 4 for 4! :Envious: Now that's a great track record Sir!
What can I say about that 33" monstrous legal WSB ... but ...... OMG! :OMG!::Not Worthy::UDaMan: You and your abilities never stop amazing me Arthur! :Envious:

It's great to see the Northern S.W.A.T. crew all together, sharing good times and making a lot of wonderful memories! WTG! :Thumbs Up:

PS ... Thank you for being such a good leader and mentor to so many of us ... especially to this "Grasshopper" ... and please extend my heart felt gratitude to your father for his service time. He is a great man and a hero in my book!

As usual; even though a lot of time between this report and your last report, ... a great write up with wonderful pic's as always Sir! :Cool:

SP Dan <"))>< "The Danimal!"
I'm the luckiest guy I know Brother Dan... :LOL: You're rearing it up out there yourself my friend. :Envious:
BTW, you left the "Grasshopper" status behind a LONG time ago... :Wink:


Well you came and conquered the Northern territory in fine fashion. Legal HB and a Legal WSB. That don't happen everyday. Then Mikey steps out tonight and gets his share. It's gonna be a great season.

WWO
Good times with the Northern Gang for sure... Thanks again for letting me hang out at your pad Bill. I promise not to tell anyone about the missing Raccoon. :Big Smile:


Arthur, you had twice that amount of folks who "wanted" to call you to invite but didn't ........ you have endless amounts that care about you my friend........great to see you you making it out....and smiling!

Epic report my friend, text book example of Friendship, Family, Fun and Fishing.......

Thanks for sharing buddy, hope to catch in the surf soon.....
It was really nice to get back out there again John. Hopefully, I can get out a little more, now that my work project is near completion. :Wink:


Arthur, My take on excuses is that they only satisfy the person giving them and I know you that wouldn't be acceptable to you. :Wink:

I'm happy to see that you were able to set aside some time to get up north and make a northern assault with the SWAT Team. It may have started out slow for you but rather than utilize the "bad conditions" excuse you put it in high gear and made it happen! You are relentless My Friend! :Cool:

I've always enjoyed your reports and this one was a pleasure to read. Great job and Congratulations on the "Ghost"! :Thumbs Up:
Thanks Terry, all we can do is try our best and leave the rest to "higher" authorities. :Big Grin:
We need to get together and hit the surf so we can get you on that Leader Board. :Wink:


What can I say Arthur?

You'r such an inspiration. I've only met you once, but know that you are truly a generous man with your knowledge and your friendship.

Great report and looking forward to many more.

Tim
Thanks for the kind words Tim... :Cool: You have to come to the HG6 surf fishing event this year. :Wink:
I did pretty well in your neck of the woods yesterday (Sunday). :Big Grin:


Great report as usual Arthur. Way to stick with it and find that rabbit you were after. Making it happen when fishing an area out of your own backyard... My hat is off to you, well done! Great job with the camera and making us feel like we were there to share the moment.

Happy hunting.

Tony
Thanks Tony, I love the challenge of fishing new areas. :Razz:
You're doing quite well out there yourself, keep up the good work. :Cool:


The ability to create and share memories by spending our short time here on earth with our loved ones is a blessing. Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience, a personal one for you and your pals, to the rest of us on this forum. Congrats on the WSB and a productive trip. Life is truly grand.
Amen to that! :Big Grin: Sharing is caring... :Cool:


4 outta 4 and some! Hot damn! What a beautiful place to fish. Almost felt like I was there with ya guys while reading the report. Commander, excellent call on going back to the first spot and scoring on the ghost. It's amazing how fast conditions can change. A very memorable day indeed. Looks like everyone had a good weekend.
Thanks Jason... congrats on that monster Bean you caught over the weekend bro. :Envious:
I got a new species of Croaker myself on Sunday. :Big Grin:

WTS, 'Way To Slay' Arthur. Man on a mission.
DR
:Cool:


Well done my friend...Well Done!
Looks like the good old times were reborn in your northern assault. Congrats on the Ghost and thanks for the invite but I had plans with the kids this weekend. The countdown continues to the date that they will be much further from me so I have to get in as much "Quality time" as I can get at the moment.
I did manage to make it out yesterday for the last hour of daylight though and Poseidon was kind to me too!

Thanks for taking the time to share your wonderful memorial day with all of us Arthur!
How are you enjoying the Soccer Dad's life bro? :LOL:
You've been doing well out there with those short sessions. Nice Calico and Grass Rockfish bro. :Shocked: Post up some pics so we all can see them... Lol


Man, you SWAT guys know how to have fun. WTG.

Is it getting close to that time of year again!?!?!? CG and her sister were just talking about this the other day. They wanna bring some newbie guests if that's okay.
Yes, bring as many Newbies as you want Tim... the more, the merrier... :Razz:
The target date for HG6 is Saturday, September 27th. I will make a formal announcement on the board once we firm up the details. :Big Grin:


"Who you going to call?"...........I'm calling Arthur not Ghost Busters. lol

Nice job brother and a proper way to spend Memorial Day weekend! I'm jealous....

Kelly
Thanks Brother Kelly... :Big Grin:
I remember one Memorial weekend a few years ago, Poseidon surprised me with a Salmon from the surf. :Razz:


SO, I think I got this thing figured out...

The next time we get out there hunting Kimble, I'll just issue it as a "challenge" and his fate is SEALED!:Twisted: That or I'll mess up the wording and you'll end up with that 16+" BSP that's been eluding you.:LOL: Way to go out there again sir! Never ceases to amaze me how you do it. I'm sure if you had followed me down to the "other" A.O. that you woulda pulled the same trick there.:Wink: Glad you were able to get out there again at the very least and glad you got to spend some time with the northern brothers!

Congrats!!!
Don
I will catch up to "Kimble" one of these days Brother Don... you just wait and see. :Twisted:
I did nab a new species on the LC on Sunday. :Wink:
Hope to fish with you soon my friend. :Cool:


Geez dude, we've been chasing them from a boat and can't get one and you nail one from the surf. :Rolls Eyes:
Nice job Commander Wingnut. Maybe we'll hook up and fish this weekend? I'll check with Binh. :Wink:

Sokha
Hey, you're the first one to get a Yellowtail this year bro. :Envious:
We need to hit the surf together, but you guys are too busy chasing Stripers. Aren't your freezers full enough already? lol :LOL:


I decided to wade out a little further and poach his spot… I was up to my neck bobbing around in the surf and the guys were calling me Bobber Boy for the rest of the day. lol Success! My 4th legal Halibut of the year…

I know of -no- person who wades out further and deeper into the ocean than you Arthur. Hmm ... I wonder if they make waders that are 50% white and 50% red and round. Ha! (like the classic bobber!). Yes, persistence is key in matters of success and you definitely approached the water knowing that success was one more cast away. The fish count wasn't that high but the effort was at an all-time high for all those fishing. I saw the PRO in the entire crew. Swim-on-Bro! Enthusiastically Perchin' Dave
Being "Vertically" challenged, I have to adapt and learn how to float in the surf Dave. :ROFL:
Had a great time fishing you guys. Thanks for the call last week... fishing for Ghosts on 8# test??? No wonder you got owned! :Shocked: That's like hunting Elephants with a BB gun. :LOL:
Hope you learned your lesson and get the next one. Keep an eye out for a package in the mail. :Wink:


niiiiiiiiice. :Thumbs Up:
way to go on the 4 for 4 and i guess 33" isn't bad for a WSB. :LOL: jk jk. looks like you all had a great time out there.
if we don't see you out on the sand, i'm sure we'll be seeing you at HG6. :Razz:
One of these days, one of the Boys will knock the reigning WSB Queen off her throne. :Envious:
Pry you butt off the kayak seat and hit the surf! LOL :LOL:


Hi Arthur:

It's great to see you get out there (I know you've been busy for months now). Nothing beats spending time with friends and walking the surf throwing your line in the water. The good Lord blessed your day and I'm glad for you.

be blessed brother,


Nick
As always, I appreciate your thoughts and prayers my friend. :Cool:
Looking forward to seeing you and the family at HG6. :Big Grin:
My work project is nearing completion Nick... hopefully, I will get the chance to get out there a bit more this Summer. :Wink:


This episode was a continuation of the last trip up here, where all of us struggled, and Arthur unbelievably went the whole day without so much as a nibble. That trip was as humbling to him as if he was Job, and he has tormented over it all this time. When he showed up at my door that morning, there was a gleam in his eye, and his little boy excitement was overflowing from him. Our first stop proved to be less then ideal conditions, and only because I knew where some wiggles were hiding, did I manage to find one willing. the next stop wasn't much better, but I again found a baby butt to keep everyone trying. All of us hit the whole beach, and were sitting down watching him continue to work the spot where every cast brought a clump of kelp stuck to the LC. When he finally started back towards us, there was that asian funny grin on his face again, where he found a way to make it work. There were a few instances where I sat back, and watched my brothers all dilligently working the water, and I was touched by how special our small group of anglers are to me, all sharing our passion for the water. Finally, after lunch, and friends having to spend time elsewhere, Arthur and I ended up back where we started, and found a different beach from what we had in the morning, both of us casting our lures, working the area hard. Suddenly, out of the corner of my eye, I see him waving at me, all the while with a sharp bend in his rod, and i came running. Up comes this beautiful fish, clearly a beast on to the sand, and for a second i thought i heard trumpets playing from heaven. To say I was envious would be an understatement, but at that moment, it all became clear to me. How special a moment this was to be together at that one time, only the two of us on the beach, and the fish. I have always been an ardent fisherman, but Arthur is something very special in this world, he is a angler of men, something I strive for in my life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing that with me my friend.
Mikey, thank again for a memorable weekend. You went with your instinct and put us on the best spots regardless of the poor conditions.
I too, got a kick from seeing my Brothers out there in the surf together enjoying the sport that we love. :Big Grin:
I will always remember moment that we shared on that beach... in a non-bromantic sort of way. :LOL:
Congrats on getting a Ghost of your own... I never doubted it, knowing your fierce resolve and determination. :Razz:


Sorry I didn't manage to actually fish with you guys but it was great seeing all of you again and congrats again on the catches.

I look forward to next time and actually being able to join you guys in the surf.

Please stay in touch.
No worries Roy, there's always a next time... It was nice seeing you and Hunter again. Can't believe she cut her hair. :Surprised:
Hope the Cat is okay... :Wink:


uhhh....pretty decent butt count Sir! :LOL:

Seriously though, still batting .1000, managing to spend some quality time with friends, showing Master Yoda that you haven't forgotten your jedi mind tricks, AND A LEGAL WSB! So jealous! :Envious:

You continue to inspire and to encourage us whether on the surf or away. Thank you for being my brother!

Ken
5 for 5 after this past Sunday Brother Ken... Uh oh, I'm starting to catch up, aren't you scared?!? :Big Smile:


Wow what a sweet catch bro. You always seem to pull that rabbit out wherever you go and i've been a witness to it many times.
I had so much fun fishing with you and Mikey and Bill last time we went up there. Let's do it again!!!
Hopefully we can fish together this weekend bro.
Yes, last time you and I were up there we had a great time fishing and clamming. :Big Grin:
Had fun catching all those Stripers with you bro and my parents freezer is now full! :Razz:
Now we need to get you and Sokha that first big WSB. :Wink:
See you in Vegas in a couple of weeks!


Ooooh Weeee!!!
Beautiful fish Brotha! :Envious:
But that's just secondary to the good times you had hanging out with the fellas...:Wink:
I thought about joining you, but I ended up having to work Saturday, so I wanted to rest Sunday and Monday....work is crazy!!!
Good to see a report from you and also see some pics of the guys, I forgot what they looked like...:LOL:
Can't wait till our "Tuna Slay",,,,:Secret:
God Bless Bro,
Robert
<><
Work is good! Business comes first... the fish will always be there for you. :Wink:
Yes, July 13th! Private charter... we are going to kill it with the Pelagics! :Twisted:


Great report and nice WSB congrats Wingnut
Thanks man. :Big Grin:


The shot of you walking away with your fish
Takes the cake......



Cm
Thanks Mike, we need to get together with Mikey and slay some slab! :Wink:


NICE CATCHES ART ,WHOES THAT CRAZY OLD MAN WHO NEEDS GLASSES,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,bob,,,,,,,,,
Thanks Bob, Mikey doesn't need glasses... he's got Jedi vision, lol :Wink:


This is too funny Mikey, I too have heard these trumpets playing while fishing with Arthur. :LOL:
I swear he has an angel on his shoulder every time he hits the surf.

My oh my, I think the longer you stay away from the surf, the bigger the reward that Poseidon save up for you on your return Art. :Envious:
That is a beauty of a WSB from the surf bro.
Your mom gave my mom a call a bragged about how her son brought her some White Sea Bass, thanks a lot buddy. :Angry:
Give my regards to your parents for me and I'll see you in Vegas in a couple of weeks. This time, the round of golf at the Wynn's is on me. :Wink:
Trumpets? You sure it wasn't a guitar solo? :LOL:
Don't complain to me bro, be a good son and go catch your mom some fish! LOL
See you in Vegas bro, you watch, one of us is going to win that tournament. :Razz:
The Wynn's course, sure... haven't played there since the last time I was with you. :Cool:


Don,t know to say Amazing , or Outstanding , but one thing I know,

no one has a nack for pulling the' rabbit out of the hat "like you !!! :Big Grin:
I do like them Rabbits... :LOL:
Thanks Daniel, keep up the good work out there. :Cool:

[Wingnut]

Bonus Report - Sunday 6/1. New Species on the LC! :Razz:


Santa Barbara last weekend... San Diego the next.
Decided to take a drive South to see if I can continue my legal Halibut streak.
I haven't fished this particular A.O. in a couple of years, it's a pretty good low tide spot. Talking to Don (Bachiboy), he couldn't get an extended hall pass to go with me but said that Nate (BBQSushi) will be down there with his family. Nate shot me a text and we agreed to join forces Sunday at grey light for a couple of hours before he had to take the family to Lego Land. :Envious:

I left the house at 4:00am and took the long drive South on the 5 Freeway... got to the A.O. at 5:30am. Nate got there around 6:00am.

Let me tell ya... I think somebody messed up on the swells predictions this weekend. The chart shows 1-2 ft, but I swear it was more like 3-4 ft. :Angry:
Rough conditions and the waves were coming in at rapid intervals... the only saving grace is that the wind was calm and there were virtually no salad in the water.

By the time Nate met me on the sand, I already beached two short Flatties. I told Nate that they are here, even though conditions weren't ideal. Nate was wearing his wetsuit and looking like a member of Seal Team Six, lol... maybe I shoulda wore mine, lol :LOL:

One of the two early morning shorts...
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Even at low tide, I was having a tough time casting to a nice boiler rock structure... Nate had no problem doing so... :Envious:
Something funny happened a little later, keep reading, lol :Wink:
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I told Nate that I was getting bit pretty close to the shore... but Nate waded out anyway...
I proved my point by nailing a legal Halibut in the trench 20 feet in front of me. :Razz:
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Barely, legal, but it's a legal... 5 legals in 5 surf sessions this year. All 5 from different beaches. :Big Grin:
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Released!
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This still feisty Halibut flopped out of my hand and went airborne upon release...:Shocked:
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I pull in another two shorts in about a 10 minute span and told Nate that they were hanging tight to the beach. I told him that he was wading past the sweet spot and that he's probably stepping on them, ha ha. But Nate continues his neck high surf assault on the boiler.
Hey Nate, you just stepped on one! Hahaha
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What happened next was so hilarious. :LOL: I walked behind Nate with my boots still on the sand and made a couple of casts behind him.
Hook up!!! :ROFL: I yelled out to Nate, and he turn around to see me fighting the fish directly behind him... OMG, the look on Nate's face was absolutely priceless. :Big Smile:

Only a 21" short, but it again, proves my point. :Razz:
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Sorry for the blurred pics in this report... damn water spots. :Neutral:
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I got 5 shorts and 1 legal by 9:00am. Not too bad... :Smile:
Nate had to get going and I was going to give another nearby spot a try before heading home.
Brother Nate, had a great time fishing with you my friend. Hope the day at Lego land with the family was fun.

I have a theory, I think you waded out there to herd them all towards me right? What a pal... :Wink:
Or maybe you fell for the Jedi Mind Trick... :LOL:
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Off I went to the next A.O.
Conditions looked a little better here with the swells laying down a bit, so I decided to work this spot for another couple of hours.
Added one more short Halibut to my total for the day.
This one was so close 21.5" :mad: Could have been my second legal of the day. :Envious:
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Then this guy grabbed my LC... :Shocked:
My first EVER Spotfin Croaker... Whoo hoo! :Dancing Banana:
Excellent fighter. It's only a small one at 18", but fair hooked! :Razz:
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That capped off my perfect morning... time to get on the road and head home... :Cool:

Hope everyone had a nice weekend... :Big Grin:

Arthur (Wingnut)



Life is a juggling act. Just try not to drop the really important stuff...


Parting shot.
Romeo and his cousins. :Big Grin:
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[PONTOON]

LOL! Arthur, I'm right there with you Brother........any time I go out now I don't go past my knees! :Cool:

I can remember hitting the beach a couple times with you and Roberto. You guys were way up to your chests and all it took for me was one good wave to fill up my waders and that was it for me! Of course I turned my back to that wave but all the same.:Embarrassed:

I appreciated the early update and as the day wore on I kept looking at the phone for the second update. Great job out there Arthur. Another good day with a Good Friend. :Thumbs Up:

[Which Way Out]

Bobber Training ????:ROFL:

Everyone knows that fish come to the bobber. That's why the bait is right under it......:LOL:

Nothing but another epic report Arthur.
WWO

Raccoon? What stinking Raccoon? :Twisted:

[5150fishn]

Congrats on your first spotfin croaker Arthur! 5 for 5 is ridiculous bro! Looking forward to HG6!

[bachiboy]

So, now that Mike is on to you, time to pull the Jedi mind trick on Nate eh?:ROFL: Send the poor guy out dressed like a seal to spook the fish toward ya!:Wink: I like that trick...gotta try that on Nate the next time we go out there.:LOL:

Nice going on the 5 for 5 and the bonus spotfin! That's a pretty dang productive trip there. Looking forward to getting on the sand with you again to see the 6 for 6...or 10 for 10 as it all unfolds.

Congrats!
Don

[remington]

I witnessed that Jedi mind trick first hand by brother Don many moons ago. I heard a small splash literally 3' from where I was wading. The splash was in fact a well placed LC by Don that quickly turned into a legal halibut right at my feet! :Shocked:

Excellent outing Arthur as usual, you continue to put the wood to the fish & that gives us all something to believe in!!!!

PS..My house is 2 minutes off the FWY you traveled if you make it down this way again. We could have had a spirited conversation during the ride on how Arizona is going to smoke your Trojans this upcoming football season...:LOL:

Kelly

[SP Dan]

Good morning Arthur,

For me .... sometimes a good ol' 1.5 hour road trip to an AO with the anticipation of it producing well is sort of accelerating for me because of all of the unknowns when I arrive. So many times .... I've arrived at a familiar AO only to be met with conditions that were totally different than what my INTEL had predicted .... oh well .... time to regroup and adjust to the conditions.
On the other hand .... it also becomes more of a challenge for me and it forces me to tune-in to the AO and pay better attention to it's existing conditions and structures .... this is where the experience and developed skills kick in .... "Game on"!

"Congratulations #1", on fair hooking and beaching the SFC, your (NS) new species from the surf on the LC lure! WTG! :Envious: This one is still on my bucket list.

"Congratulations #2", is in order for your (5) fifth legal Hali from your fifth consecutive session Brotha Arthur! WTG! Poseidon continues to find favor in you!
PS .... if you are not using Brotha Nate this weekend .... may I borrow wrangler Nate in order to herd a few Hali's (doggies) my way! :ROFL:

Thanx for the hilarious read (catching a Hali at Nate's feet :ROFL:) and for the great photos of your session Sir! :Cool:

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

[Dawn Treader]

Congrats on the SFC Arthur ! The water looks healthy in that last photo of you holding it . Makes me want to be there ! Goodtimes fishing with you in SB, wish I was there when you landed that WSB !!!!!!... Looking forward to more SWAT gatherings .

Brad

[dlmoo312]

Way to go out there Aurthur!
It's great to see you in your natural habitat, pulling out those trophy fish :Cool:
Your reports are always an inspiration!


-Daniel

[bbqsushi]

Ok, First of all, as I said on Sunday - congrats on the SICK WSB. :Not Worthy: What a fish!!! Second, and more importantly, thanks for hanging out with me. It is always (mostly) :Rolls Eyes: a pleasure to fish with you. :Fishing Hole: There ALWAYS seems to be fish where ever you are, so I like when you're around. :Fishing Catch:

Now, about Sunday.... I was DEFINITELY herding the fish over to you. Last year, I had caught the 25.5" at that spot, so I knew where they were - I just wanted to give you a chance, and make you feel better about driving ALL the way down there. That's also why I didn't catch anything. I was letting YOU catch all the fish!!! See what a great guy I am? :Neener Neener:

Thanks for the "Seal Team Six" reference, but I think Don is more accurate by calling me a bobbing seal. :LOL:

I hope that the next time we fish together, you return the favor. :Big Grin: Until then, mazel tov on your new species, and you're welcome for the 5 flatties!!!


Best,
Nate

[EfrenM]

Nice fish can't wait for hg6...

[Wingnut]

LOL! Arthur, I'm right there with you Brother........any time I go out now I don't go past my knees! :Cool:

I can remember hitting the beach a couple times with you and Roberto. You guys were way up to your chests and all it took for me was one good wave to fill up my waders and that was it for me! Of course I turned my back to that wave but all the same.:Embarrassed:

I appreciated the early update and as the day wore on I kept looking at the phone for the second update. Great job out there Arthur. Another good day with a Good Friend. :Thumbs Up:
Brother Terry, I bet if there are catfish in the surf you would wade in deep for them... :LOL:
Let's hit the surf and get you on that Leader Board! :Wink:

Bobber Training ????:ROFL:

Everyone knows that fish come to the bobber. That's why the bait is right under it......:LOL:

Nothing but another epic report Arthur.
WWO

Raccoon? What stinking Raccoon? :Twisted:
Old habits are tough to break, lol
But actually, I don't wade out as far and as often as I used to... old age I guess. :LOL:


Congrats on your first spotfin croaker Arthur! 5 for 5 is ridiculous bro! Looking forward to HG6!


So, now that Mike is on to you, time to pull the Jedi mind trick on Nate eh?:ROFL: Send the poor guy out dressed like a seal to spook the fish toward ya!:Wink: I like that trick...gotta try that on Nate the next time we go out there.:LOL:

Nice going on the 5 for 5 and the bonus spotfin! That's a pretty dang productive trip there. Looking forward to getting on the sand with you again to see the 6 for 6...or 10 for 10 as it all unfolds.

Congrats!
Don
One surf session at a time Brother Don... I'll take whatever the Man above decide to bless me with... :Big Grin:
Thank you for your hard work in helping me with the HG6 event my friend and good luck in your game tomorrow. :Wink:


I witnessed that Jedi mind trick first hand by brother Don many moons ago. I heard a small splash literally 3' from where I was wading. The splash was in fact a well placed LC by Don that quickly turned into a legal halibut right at my feet! :Shocked:

Excellent outing Arthur as usual, you continue to put the wood to the fish & that gives us all something to believe in!!!!

PS..My house is 2 minutes off the FWY you traveled if you make it down this way again. We could have had a spirited conversation during the ride on how Arizona is going to smoke your Trojans this upcoming football season...:LOL:

Kelly
I will give you a jingle the next time I head South brother Kelly. :Wink:
When you sent me that pic of the YFC today, I thought it was your "Induction" fish. LOL :LOL:
Arizona??? I think a friendly wager between us will be in order this season... :Wink:


Good morning Arthur,

For me .... sometimes a good ol' 1.5 hour road trip to an AO with the anticipation of it producing well is sort of accelerating for me because of all of the unknowns when I arrive. So many times .... I've arrived at a familiar AO only to be met with conditions that were totally different than what my INTEL had predicted .... oh well .... time to regroup and adjust to the conditions.
On the other hand .... it also becomes more of a challenge for me and it forces me to tune-in to the AO and pay better attention to it's existing conditions and structures .... this is where the experience and developed skills kick in .... "Game on"!

"Congratulations #1", on fair hooking and beaching the SFC, your (NS) new species from the surf on the LC lure! WTG! :Envious: This one is still on my bucket list.

"Congratulations #2", is in order for your (5) fifth legal Hali from your fifth consecutive session Brotha Arthur! WTG! Poseidon continues to find favor in you!
PS .... if you are not using Brotha Nate this weekend .... may I borrow wrangler Nate in order to herd a few Hali's (doggies) my way! :ROFL:

Thanx for the hilarious read (catching a Hali at Nate's feet :ROFL:) and for the great photos of your session Sir! :Cool:

SP Dan <"))>< "The Danimal!"
Thank you Brother Dan... I still have a long way to go to try and catch up to you and a few other Brothers on the Leader Board. :Envious:
Hope you are having success on your weekend missions. :Wink:


Congrats on the SFC Arthur ! The water looks healthy in that last photo of you holding it . Makes me want to be there ! Goodtimes fishing with you in SB, wish I was there when you landed that WSB !!!!!!... Looking forward to more SWAT gatherings .

Brad
Yes, the water at the last spot was almost perfect. :Big Grin:
Congrats on your first legal Halibut of the season and looking forward to that 1st White Sea Bass report from you soon! :Wink:


Way to go out there Arthur!
It's great to see you in your natural habitat, pulling out those trophy fish :Cool:
Your reports are always an inspiration!


-Daniel
I heard from Ken that you guys hit the surf together... :Wink:
Good luck to you and Thien on your charter tomorrow... hope you guys slay some Tanker Ghosts! :Twisted:


Ok, First of all, as I said on Sunday - congrats on the SICK WSB. :Not Worthy: What a fish!!! Second, and more importantly, thanks for hanging out with me. It is always (mostly) :Rolls Eyes: a pleasure to fish with you. :Fishing Hole: There ALWAYS seems to be fish where ever you are, so I like when you're around. :Fishing Catch:

Now, about Sunday.... I was DEFINITELY herding the fish over to you. Last year, I had caught the 25.5" at that spot, so I knew where they were - I just wanted to give you a chance, and make you feel better about driving ALL the way down there. That's also why I didn't catch anything. I was letting YOU catch all the fish!!! See what a great guy I am? :Neener Neener:

Thanks for the "Seal Team Six" reference, but I think Don is more accurate by calling me a bobbing seal. :LOL:

I hope that the next time we fish together, you return the favor. :Big Grin: Until then, mazel tov on your new species, and you're welcome for the 5 flatties!!!


Best,
Nate
Too funny Nate, I had a great time fishing with you last Sunday... let's do it again soon my friend. :Cool:


Nice fish can't wait for hg6...
Thanks Efren... the target date for HG6 is Saturday, September 27th... I will confirm once all the details are finalized. :Wink:

[Wingnut]

BONUS REPORT #2.

6th Surf Session of the Year , 6 Different Beaches, 6th Legal Halibut... :Razz:

Sunday 6/15 - The Grunion Run brings in the short Flatties!

Hit the surf early Sunday morning for a couple of hours before going to my parents for Father's Day.
Attended Sunday mass with the family and then took them all to lunch. Dad is not doing too well health wise so all the kids are trying to spend as much time as we can with him.

After lunch, I hung out at my parents home for awhile and decided to hit the surf again for an evening session.

Had pretty good success with both the morning and evening sessions. Caught a lot of fish and multiple species.
In the morning session, caught my 6th legal of the year in as many days in the surf. What was cool is that every legal Halibut I caught this year came from different beaches ranging from Santa Barbara to San Diego. :Big Grin:

The current Grunion run must be a strong one because of all the short Halibut invading the shallows. Along with the one legal I caught in the morning session, I also caught 5 shorts up to 21.5".

In the evening session, the short Halibut bite went off... it was completely nuts. I fished from 6:45pm to 8:15pm and racked up close to 20 shorts up to 21"... I lost count after 15 or 16 fish. I was shaking them off the LC as fast as I could and casting back out hoping for a legal but it was not to be... I couldn't believe it, all these shorts and not a single legal in the mix. :Angry: I think there were a few legals there, but they were outnumbered by all the shorts and couldn't beat them to the LC. :LOL:

Oh well, I can't complain, it was a fun session... :Razz:

I ordered myself a new rod to throw the LC and picked it up Saturday from Sal at Bob Sand's Tackle in Van Nuys. Thanks Sal, Dick, Bob, Rick and the rest of the gang for always taking such good care of me. :Cool:

Here it is... feels amazing!
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I couldn't wait to start using it...
But wouldn't you know it, that night, my Kids (The Pugs) :LOL: surprised me with another rod and reel combo. I've been eyeing this rod for awhile also.
They've been saving their doggy dollars and got it for me as a Father's Day gift. :Envious:
Here it is...
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And another brand new Luna 253. :Envious:
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So of course I have to put this rod into action first. :Envious:

Here are some pics for both the morning and evening sessions. They're not in any order and I didn't take pics of every shorts, but there were well over 20 of them for the day.

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This juvenile White Sea Bass has an odd looking tail. :Shocked:
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Most of the Halibut were coughing up all kinds of bait fish...
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My only competition on the beach... a lone Bucket Commando. :LOL:
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This is my favorite line at the moment.
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Have a great week everybody! :Cool:

Arthur (Wingnut)


"Laugh when you can, apologize when you should, and let go of what you can't change..."



Parting shot...
Romeo presenting me with the gift... lol :Wink: http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135/Wingnut32566/Wingnut%2012/Wingnut%2013/P1140564.jpg (http://s143.photobucket.com/user/Wingnut32566/media/Wingnut%2012/Wingnut%2013/P1140564.jpg.html)

[Which Way Out]

I need a Dog!

Ok just kidding. What I really need is Boat.. I can smell those Tankers just swimming around out in the ocean

Have fun with your new toys.

WWO

[skunked4life]

What a blessed weekend! Glad to see that you haven't lost your touch. My string of luck is running out so now I will be cheering you on brother! Have a blessed week.

Ken

[exfactor]

Lots of nibbles is always a good thing. The salad has invaded our northern beaches, and we again are in holding pattern. Glad you got some smiles for your effort!

[bachiboy]

Hey, you weren't kidding when you said that ghost had a weird shape. I know that fish is laying flat but if you hadn't told me about the odd shape, I woulda thought the fish had arched its body.

Anyways, can't believe the numbers that you produced yesterday. I know you had to put in some mileage but that's a pretty amazing day. I thought for sure you'd pull another rabbit outta that hat in the evening.:Wink: Funny that you got a picture of the bait and wait guy. He was there a couple weeks ago when I went...same guy, same position, heck, I think the same shirt. Maybe he didn't leave.:LOL:

Great looking new toys you got there. Hope you enjoyed your day with your dad and the pugs!

Don

[murrieta angler]

Dang, 20 plus flatties?!?
You weren't down South were you...:LOL:
Good to see all the different species and that WSB is weird looking...:Confused:
Nice looking new toys as well Bro..:Cool:
How's the bend in that loomis?
Take care and have a Blessed week Bro!
Robert
<><

[Jaysuuun]

Nice new weapons commander! Still have yet to try out a Loomis. Good rods I hear.
Even with all that salad you produced some nice fish. Salad usually ruins my outings.
Glad to see you back out and putting in more sessions.

[remington]

I don't have the words. I guess "speechless" sums up your outing the best. :EyePop:

You do know that 30"+ butt that was lurking would have jumped all over that GLX, right? The big girls love Loomis! :Cool:

Great job brother!

Kelly

[SP Dan]

SWAT Commander Arthur :EyePop:

You never disappoint me with your uncanny ability to always be at the right place at the right time.

We could all spend a life time preparing for a fish strike ... but being where the fish are ... you are beyond being intuitive Sir ....... you are truly blessed!

You've inspired me and so many others to go that extra step .... towards unlimited possibilities! :EyePop: Really ...... 20+ Hali and 6 for 6! :Envious:

:Not Worthy:

Thanx for the amazing fish report with pic's Arthur!

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

PS .... my prayers are with you and your loved ones brother Arthur. I know that your father must be reflecting in the love that he receives from his entire family.
He truly has lived a blessed life, having his family and friends either near him or by his side.

[Wingnut]

I need a Dog!

Ok just kidding. What I really need is Boat.. I can smell those Tankers just swimming around out in the ocean

Have fun with your new toys.

WWO
Hey Bill, finish the house and maybe Noriko will give you permission to get a boat. :LOL:


What a blessed weekend! Glad to see that you haven't lost your touch. My string of luck is running out so now I will be cheering you on brother! Have a blessed week.

Ken
We would need an amazing run of luck to catch up to you this year Ken. :Envious:
One thing for sure about luck, whether it's good or bad, that it will certainly change... :Wink:


Lots of nibbles is always a good thing. The salad has invaded our northern beaches, and we again are in holding pattern. Glad you got some smiles for your effort!
Anxiously awaiting the green light from you to head back up there Master Yoda. :Wink:
I smell a big Ghost coming your way soon... :Twisted:


Hey, you weren't kidding when you said that ghost had a weird shape. I know that fish is laying flat but if you hadn't told me about the odd shape, I woulda thought the fish had arched its body.

Anyways, can't believe the numbers that you produced yesterday. I know you had to put in some mileage but that's a pretty amazing day. I thought for sure you'd pull another rabbit outta that hat in the evening.:Wink: Funny that you got a picture of the bait and wait guy. He was there a couple weeks ago when I went...same guy, same position, heck, I think the same shirt. Maybe he didn't leave.:LOL:

Great looking new toys you got there. Hope you enjoyed your day with your dad and the pugs!

Don
Nope, that little WSB definitely had a strange shape... didn't even fight that hard. :Neutral:
That was one of the rare WFO Pancakes bite that I've experienced. I was sure that there was going to be at least ONE legal in the mix, but nope. :mad:
Yeah, that guy is a regular there... cool dude, all I've ever seen him pull in are Rays, Shovelnose and Croakers...
Good luck tomorrow bro... I'll be waiting for some good news coming thru on my phone. :Wink:



Dang, 20 plus flatties?!?
You weren't down South were you...:LOL:
Good to see all the different species and that WSB is weird looking...:Confused:
Nice looking new toys as well Bro..:Cool:
How's the bend in that loomis?
Take care and have a Blessed week Bro!
Robert
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I tried texting you bro... :Wink: Let me know if you're fishing this weekend... I might be able to sneak out on Sunday. :Razz:
Honestly, I fished the Loomis and didn't like the feel. I actually prefer the Dobyns for throwing the LC.


Nice new weapons commander! Still have yet to try out a Loomis. Good rods I hear.
Even with all that salad you produced some nice fish. Salad usually ruins my outings.
Glad to see you back out and putting in more sessions.
While tossing the LC, the Loomis didn't feel right to me for some reason. The new Dobyns rod I got feels much more comfortable.
Yes, it was quite weedy, but I stuck with it... salad in the surf is my biggest pet peeve. :mad:
Hey, Daniel and Thien just picked up their Outbacks. :Wink:


I don't have the words. I guess "speechless" sums up your outing the best. :EyePop:

You do know that 30"+ butt that was lurking would have jumped all over that GLX, right? The big girls love Loomis! :Cool:

Great job brother!

Kelly
What a beast! :Envious:
Now, you just need to pull a barn door like that from the sand bro. :Wink:
Good luck tomorrow, I have a good feeling about this one. But don't let Don pull a Jedi Mind Trick on you and turn you into a Seal. Inside joke, lol :LOL:


SWAT Commander Arthur :EyePop:

You never disappoint me with your uncanny ability to always be at the right place at the right time.

We could all spend a life time preparing for a fish strike ... but being where the fish are ... you are beyond being intuitive Sir ....... you are truly blessed!

You've inspired me and so many others to go that extra step .... towards unlimited possibilities! :EyePop: Really ...... 20+ Hali and 6 for 6! :Envious:

:Not Worthy:

Thanx for the amazing fish report with pic's Arthur!

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

PS .... my prayers are with you and your loved ones brother Arthur. I know that your father must be reflecting in the love that he receives from his entire family.
He truly has lived a blessed life, having his family and friends either near him or by his side.
Thanks for your thoughts & prayers Brother Dan. My Dad has lived a good long life and his Faith is strong. He's hanging in there and I leave it in God's hands. :Cool:
Good luck if you fish this weekend my friend... you should be receiving a package just about now... :Wink: