Launched 0530 in Newport. Was supposed to meet Omar but he slept through his alarm. Boooooooooooo
Got on the board quick with the dropshot.
(https://i.imgur.com/H1fSDSjh.jpeg)
Broke off another on a pillar, then got a similar size in short succession.
Got quiet for about an hour then pulled a micro spotty.
Decided to cross the channel to an area I had yet to fish. Spent an hour over there not getting any bites.
Fished the middle of the channel over a presumed drop-off. Got a sand bass on board and the brunch cruise boat that I used to work on, biggest ship in the harbor, was getting ready for the morning brunch. The captain saw it in my hand and honked at me in approval, waking up everyone in the harbor. I do appreciate the attention.
(https://i.imgur.com/m8Of1w7h.jpeg)
Caught another shortly after. Looks like the ones I find around heavier structure, but not much structure in the channel.
(https://i.imgur.com/rvnF5GBh.jpeg)
Got off the water before 10, 5 to hand. Better than 4.
Also tried Huntington harbor on Friday and got a few bites but wore the skunk. Saw a big sea turtle which was cool.
Omar just dropped to the bottom on the invite list... sleeping through his alarm to go fishing.... almost cause for a ban. lol
Recognized with a honk, you got some Street Cred on the water ;D
Omar needs to wake up with a fish head in his pillow case at least once, he will never be a "no show" again :D