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...except we weren't on yaks.  ;D

Long time coming, but the Striper rides again!

David (joeblo) with his first ever cabazon...and a nice one at that.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/bob__builder/11%2002%20Striper%20shake%20down/PB020105_resize_zpsf13d72fe.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/bob__builder/media/11%2002%20Striper%20shake%20down/PB020105_resize_zpsf13d72fe.jpg.html)

Another look
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/bob__builder/11%2002%20Striper%20shake%20down/PB020106_resize_zpse3c75859.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/bob__builder/media/11%2002%20Striper%20shake%20down/PB020106_resize_zpse3c75859.jpg.html)

Ron (hammr) trying to 'enhance' his fish
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/bob__builder/11%2002%20Striper%20shake%20down/PB020107_resize_zpsef27111b.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/bob__builder/media/11%2002%20Striper%20shake%20down/PB020107_resize_zpsef27111b.jpg.html)

...but this is more like it
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/bob__builder/11%2002%20Striper%20shake%20down/PB020108_resize_zpse1813208.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/bob__builder/media/11%2002%20Striper%20shake%20down/PB020108_resize_zpse1813208.jpg.html)

we caught a few of these as well as a ton of browns
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/bob__builder/11%2002%20Striper%20shake%20down/PB020110_resize_zps328001dc.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/bob__builder/media/11%2002%20Striper%20shake%20down/PB020110_resize_zps328001dc.jpg.html)

But the red vermillion and coppers came on strong towards the end of the day.  Kevin (the1luder) with a typical grade red.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/bob__builder/11%2002%20Striper%20shake%20down/PB020112a_resize_zps2ce2f703.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/bob__builder/media/11%2002%20Striper%20shake%20down/PB020112a_resize_zps2ce2f703.jpg.html)

One of mine
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/bob__builder/11%2002%20Striper%20shake%20down/PB020113_resize_zps7d60e882.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/bob__builder/media/11%2002%20Striper%20shake%20down/PB020113_resize_zps7d60e882.jpg.html)

Me with another one.  It was that wide open.  LOL
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/bob__builder/11%2002%20Striper%20shake%20down/PB020115_resize_zpsa39d3560.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/bob__builder/media/11%2002%20Striper%20shake%20down/PB020115_resize_zpsa39d3560.jpg.html)

Thanks fellas for helping me test out the ride.

David - safe travels to the East and best of luck with the new endeavor.  See you in Dec and again for next year's charter.

Ron/Kevin - see you guys soon!   8)


Bonus pic from a few weeks back.  Kevin and I hit up our old stomping grounds.  He took big bug honors with a nice 4+ lb critter.  Pictures do this beast no justice, it was a nice'un.

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/bob__builder/11%2002%20Striper%20shake%20down/PA140104_resize_zps10336552.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/bob__builder/media/11%2002%20Striper%20shake%20down/PA140104_resize_zps10336552.jpg.html)

So killer Tommy!  Thanks for posting up as it looked like a great trip on the striper (BEAST of a Cabby!).  I could never forget the Catalina adventure on that thing though.  What a blast!

In the running!

Glad you got the boat up and running, Tommy

: Latimeria  November 10, 2014, 06:21:16 p
So killer Tommy!  Thanks for posting up as it looked like a great trip on the striper (BEAST of a Cabby!).  I could never forget the Catalina adventure on that thing though.  What a blast!

In the running!

That is in my top 3 trips on the sled.  I've killed plenty of dodos and tuna, but the overall mojo we had on that trip was epic. 

Although I didn't score a yellow, watching you land 2 nice'uns and Mike asking if he could catch one...then actually doing so!  Oh man that was sweet.


Remember these?

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/bob__builder/2008%20%20boat%20report/2008%2006%2001%20catalina/P6012691.jpg)

Mike's first ever calico on a swimmie.  Chunky 4 lb 10 oz.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/bob__builder/2008%20%20boat%20report/2008%2006%2001%20catalina/P6012693.jpg)

Mike's 'made to order' yellow.  First every yellow for him!
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/bob__builder/2008%20%20boat%20report/2008%2006%2001%20catalina/P6012702.jpg)

One of yours
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa202/Latimeria/June12008050.jpg)

and who could forget, jinxing the Fu!  lol
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa202/Latimeria/June12008032.jpg)


We'll have to revisit the island once the Striper is back to her old self....