New species from the soup
I can see why there are no reports lately once I got a to the beach today: murky wind-swell mix, cold water, no bait and floating veggies everywhere.
Well, started casting LC in what appeared as decent trough, only to see a family of beachgoers come from their house stairs and launch their SUPs right into it as if I was not there: Shocked:. I walked further down and see an even deeper trough and BAM! A massive bendo! I work it slowly on loose drag and let it run, catching a glimpse: not a shark or ray – the battle continues…
10 min later the frequent chop helped me land my first black spot fin croaker – it looked like giant corbina at first but the spot gave it away. The fish was only 2 ft long but extremely fat. Launched it back into the hole and a minute later it came back to shallows and butted me in a leg.. See ya later big boy/girl..No phone or pics – I didn’t expect much action..
As I explore the nearshore trough making mental notes of good future halibut visit, I get a bite. Feels small compared to last one and I casually bring in a 20” Hali – it felt so light and was patient , only splashing when unhooked and placed back..
Not a bad 1.5 h of exploring, that spot can get great when conditions improve and the mud settles..
