I've been working on the house non-stop this weekend trying to get projects done that I was hoping to do for over 10 years. Surf was up, and for the first time in 20+years, have MLK Day off. I decided to maybe take the boat out today, so I plugged the battery charger in to the boat and tried to get a few things together, but the garage was a mess with all the wood and tools from the housework so I decided to just get ready in the morning.
I didn't get a wink of sleep. Not sure what my problem is, but I'm pretty sure it's all work related as my brain won't quiet and I cut out 90% of my usual alcohol consumption, so I'm not passing out as usual. I saw the batteries were still at 25%, then realized the extension cord wasn't plugged into the wall... UGH... It must have gotten unplugged with all the power tool rotations going on the last few days. Well, I still have some more touch up work to do, so I decided to just work the shoreline for a few hours.
I got down to the bay and threw the spook for 1.25 hours since it was high tide and I wanted a Corvina pretty bad. Not even a follow...even in all the old haunts. Oh well.
I switched to a swimmy and worked a high tide spot. There was lots of bait around, but very few hits. I got two hits and two bass in the next hour of casting.
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I was ready to call it quits and texted Dave and Roger the report as I was at least 2 for 2. Then I miss two hits back to back which brought me back to .500....
I snagged some grass and as I was reeling it in, realized it was grass, with a little halibut attached! hahaha, I never even had a clue I even had a fish on the line.
I rolled down the shore a bit and finally got 4 more willing bass.
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Most were okay fish, but I did get a few nicer grade fish..
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The last fish of the day actually ripped out some drag and was quite a fun fight on 8# test! Legal Spotty!
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The f@cker clamped onto my thumb good and gave a big shake. It's been a while since I had one do this to me. LOL
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Well, that was it. Home by 10:00 and had a decent morning of shore hunting.
Thanks for reading and I can' wait to get the boat out again. This work thing is getting in the way of the fun stuff. ;D
You know I work for the gubmint Should have called.
Thats a nice one that drew blood.
I've been a little out of it still. Haven't had a good night sleep in a few weeks. Sorry boss, hopefully I get my sh!t together soon. I'll try to remember and call next time.
Forgot to mention Dave got his first fish of the year yesterday with Roger. 16" spotty
Feeling that lack of sleep...nice bass thumb.
: Latimeria January 17, 2022, 03:50:45 p
I've been a little out of it still. Haven't had a good night sleep in a few weeks. Sorry boss, hopefully I get my sh!t together soon. I'll try to remember and call next time.
Just rattling your chain. Dave's ahead of me. I haven't even fished this year.
Tidal waves? Sunday AM in Mission Bay the tide would fall and rise about 6" every 5-10 minutes. More noticable towards the mouth. Worked the surf late AM and found myself walking 15 yards forward then rushing 20 yards back. Actually same exact scenario I found myself when I was surf fishing when we got hit with the tsunami from the Chilean quake. ;D
Bummer on the extension cord, still looks like a fun outing, them spotties are a kick on light gear 8)Hopefully the Tsunami pushed the 55'' Bats into the Bay ;D ;D
Dis'n the Squatch is bad karma.