Soaked a mack head for a solid hour before changing baits. I tossed the head into the water, it was pristine. Was hoping a big'ol center chunk would illicit a bite. That one also soaked for an hour for naught. Was texting back and forth with Chris throughout the night and let him know I was done and ready to head home. Tossed out the last section from the mack and turned my back to start packing up my gear. Within 10mins of the soak, I get a 7gill style bite. I ignored it as I was getting those all night, but they weren't true bites, just the surf and current acting super turbulent and confused. Picked up my rod to reel in the slack and I see big splash in the distance. My line comes tight and it's game on! Several hard runs going north and south let me know it was a soupfin. It has been so long since I've had one on, I forgot how fun they are. Surf and the surge was up, so it actually helped me land it as a big wave rushed in and pushed it up onto dry land. Took a couple quick pictures and pulled the hook. She swam off strong. Hung out until 1am for nothing else. Almost fell asleep on the beach in my comfy beach chair I recently found.
70"
female
1hr into the outgoing
(http://www.photos.inherentlydifferent.com/i.php?/upload/2019/04/09/20190409140250-0d31e322-la.jpg)
(http://www.photos.inherentlydifferent.com/_data/i/upload/2019/04/09/20190409140254-d8cd700d-la.jpg)
I was starting to think you didn't actually catch one! Well done Mike! I should have hit this surf window, but now it's too late. Things just got nasty out there.
Congrats Mr 31!
Good for you Mike, your patience paid off 8)
: Latimeria April 09, 2019, 03:55:38 p
I was starting to think you didn't actually catch one! Well done Mike! I should have hit this surf window, but now it's too late. Things just got nasty out there.
Congrats Mr 31!
I took the rest of the week off. Fishing conditions went to hell. >:(
Has happened every time the last few go arounds.
Finally! I was wondering if you'd post it. Lol. Good job man! Those solo landings suck.
Idk what you guys are talking about, bad conditions... they're still chewing.
Sick man!! I need to get back out there again soon..
: Pinoyfisher April 09, 2019, 02:19:25 p
Soaked a mack head for a solid hour before changing baits. I tossed the head into the water, it was pristine. Was hoping a big'ol center chunk would illicit a bite. That one also soaked for an hour for naught. Was texting back and forth with Chris throughout the night and let him know I was done and ready to head home. Tossed out the last section from the mack and turned my back to start packing up my gear. Within 10mins of the soak, I get a 7gill style bite. I ignored it as I was getting those all night, but they weren't true bites, just the surf and current acting super turbulent and confused. Picked up my rod to reel in the slack and I see big splash in the distance. My line comes tight and it's game on! Several hard runs going north and south let me know it was a soupfin. It has been so long since I've had one on, I forgot how fun they are. Surf and the surge was up, so it actually helped me land it as a big wave rushed in and pushed it up onto dry land. Took a couple quick pictures and pulled the hook. She swam off strong. Hung out until 1am for nothing else. Almost fell asleep on the beach in my comfy beach chair I recently found.
70"
female
1hr into the outgoing
(http://www.photos.inherentlydifferent.com/i.php?/upload/2019/04/09/20190409140250-0d31e322-la.jpg)
(http://www.photos.inherentlydifferent.com/_data/i/upload/2019/04/09/20190409140254-d8cd700d-la.jpg)
Congrats, Mike! You used the chair! Ha Ha Ha
Love the chair!
Congrats Mike! I knew you would get one while I was gone.;) I'm on spring break next week so I hope to wet a line. Saw a Blue Footed Bobbie today.
: 1morecast April 10, 2019, 09:18:45 p
Congrats Mike! I knew you would get one while I was gone.;) I'm on spring break next week so I hope to wet a line. Saw a Blue Footed Bobbie today.
Boobies are the best!!
: Pinoyfisher April 10, 2019, 09:44:31 p
: 1morecast April 10, 2019, 09:18:45 p
Congrats Mike! I knew you would get one while I was gone.;) I'm on spring break next week so I hope to wet a line. Saw a Blue Footed Bobbie today.
Boobies are the best!!
That's for sure. Doesn't even matter what color the feet are.
: sasquatch April 10, 2019, 09:46:20 p
: Pinoyfisher April 10, 2019, 09:44:31 p
: 1morecast April 10, 2019, 09:18:45 p
Congrats Mike! I knew you would get one while I was gone.;) I'm on spring break next week so I hope to wet a line. Saw a Blue Footed Bobbie today.
Boobies are the best!!
That's for sure. Doesn't even matter what color the feet are.