Wow, has it really been a year since my last report?
Been busy traveling and trying to "stay" retired... You would think that I would more time to fish, but that's just not the case.
In town for a couple of weeks and decided to hit up Jeff (Webmaster) to head out on the Kolomona to see what's biting out there...
Binh (BadBeat) and his brother in law Tony joined us for the day.
We launched at 2:00am from the Shelter Island launch ramp in San Diego. Tried to make bait for a minute, but it was a waste of time. Bought a scoop of Sardines and off we went about 40 miles South into Mexican waters.

Beautiful conditions and we trolled around looking for kelp paddies. They were pretty hard to come by, but every paddy that we came across were holding fish.
The Yellows were everywhere, nothing big, but kept us busy with constant action. No luck with any Tuna but a couple of Dorado did come to play.

Thank you Jeff for a great day out on the water and for your hospitality, always a pleasure fishing with you my friend.


"Happiness is something that comes into our lives through doors that we don't remember leaving open..."


Here are some photos, Jeff will add a video.

Binh (BadBeat)


Tony


Webmaster Jeff.


Looking for kelp paddies.






Even a small paddy held fish.


Many double hook ups.


We caught a mess of these... nothing big, but fun nonetheless.






Flying the Dorado flag.


Good times...






I destroyed our customary bowl of Pho after every fishing outing.


Yellowtail lunch the day after... Delicious!


Parting Shots:
I got my Mom a new Pug puppy... meet the new generation of Wingnut Pug.







"There are two great days in a person's life. The day we are born and the day we discover why..."



More to share... Been quite awhile so I'll share with you some of the things that's been going on in my not so busy retired life. LOL

About three months ago, a dear friend of ours passed away in a mountain biking accident.
You guys may remember some of Sokha's (Troublehook) fishing reports and maybe even fished with him...
Rest in Peace Brother Sokha, we will miss you.
Sokha (First from left)


Enjoy fishing in the Big Pond in the sky bro... say hello to Dana (Fisherman 57) for me.


We rode in a 25 mile charity mountain bike race in Sokha's honor about a month ago.


On a happier note: Congratulations to Binh (BadBeat) on his new Baby Girl "Hope".




Binh and his wife's baby shower... quite a set up.


Went to see my Buddy JoKoy perform. He will be on the Tonight Show on August 11th.




Celebrated my birthday in March. I'm officially over the hill. LOL


One of my favorite dish at Chaya.


So many friends... so little time.




Christmas at Mom's house.


Santa's sled full of toys...


You buy Superbowl tickets and they send you one of these... LOL
I lost a nice chunk of change betting on Atlanta.
Ending my win betting streak of six straight Super Bowls.




Been mountain biking on a regular basis... trying to keep in shape in my old age, lol.


Trying to hang on to my ideal weight.


We went to Big Bear for a downhill mountain biking excursion... what a blast!




Binh (BadBeat) working on one of my bikes. I tear them up like there's no tomorrow. LOL


Romeo is still a little Rascal.


Romeo with the new Wingnut Pug.


Had a big family reunion at Lake Arrowhead in June.


Enjoyed spending quality time with Mom and the family in Lake Arrowhead.


Took Mom to the Poppy fields this last Spring. She loved it.


Had a massive Crawfish Boil for Binh's birthday last month.


What a feast!


My buddy owns this Lee's Sandwich shop in the Valley on Sherman Way. Stop in if you find yourself in the area.


I was told that I'm forbidden to wear a Trump shirt on the Kolo ever again.
I miss Hookedfisherman... too bad he got banned. LOL
Don't get so worked up in the General Section people. Everybody are entitled to their own opinions.
That's what makes this country great... MAGA baby!


Webmaster Jeff and I at Sokha's wedding last October.


Jonathan (ToadsToadsOnly) and his Lamborghini.


But it still can't outrun the GTS bro.








Paid Dana (Fisherman 57) and his parents a visit on the anniversary of his passing last month.
Time hasn't taken him from my memory...


Take care everybody... may your life be filled with Peace, Love and Happiness...

Arthur (Wingnut)


"Nothing is forever, forever is a lie. All we have is what's between Hello and Goodbye."