Well, as the story usually goes on a Tuesday...we fish after work. The problem now is it is unofficially summer with the kids being out of school, it getting dark at 8:00 and way too packed for my liking. Steve and I tried to figure out where we could fish and not see anyone around... or at least a minimal amount of people. We picked a beach and I get there first just to farm my first bite. Steve casts out and BAM!!! He's on like Flynn! The streak continues!
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It was a legitimate one also, over 50 for sure but we didn't get a measurement.
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We hit a slow area in time, but soon as it got dark, things started to pick up again! I get rocked with a screamer just to have him drop the bait as I grabbed the rod. 0-2 now.
Steve hooks up what looks and feels like a nice bat ray, but neither one of us wanted to deal with it. Fortunately, he unbuttoned half way in so we didn't have to get slimy.
Well we get some biters and then Steve is on again! This one felt like the real deal and we were sure it was the right kind. Squatch is on fire with 4 as well as 4 more that he lost over the last 4 days. Guesstimated 5.5 feet.
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I had a few more screamers and dropped baits before Steve struck again with a slimy one!
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Finally, it was my turn. I made the call of a leopard and not long later, this beauty slid up the sand!
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The old Shake and Bake!
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Steve just couldn't let m have more than 20 minutes of happiness before he countered with a Leppo of his own!
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We called it the night a little after 10:30 and it turned out to be pretty good. Steve is apparently going to milk this streak for everything its worth and I don't blame him!
Lot's of sharks on the beach this week. My guess is the crabs and grunion are just making the surf croakers and such super fat. The ultra high tides are making the beaches deeper than usual and the sharks could slide up there easier. Whatever the case, get out there and strike while the iron is hot! We hit a random beach and still got them!
-Until next tide!
Great night for sure. Sorry for hoggin all the fish, but I've been on the other side of that enough that I'm not too sorry. Four nice fish did wonders to cheer me up.
Don't forget to send me the other pic. Nevermind. Just saw it.
Nap and solo session tonight? Might just happen.
Damn, didn't plan on fishing tonight, but now I'm tempted!!! Awesome guys!!!
Freaking congrats Steve, glad to see you making up for lost time
Go with it Steve! Wow, you guys killed it. Very nice session! 8)
Damn dude. I guess when you Squatch you Squatch ... whatever that might mean. Sounded better in my head actually.
We found the eels ... >:( >:(
Maybe all of our 'solo' sessions tonight will cross paths ... maybe not. I'm loading the car ... ;D
Good luck everyone.
: WheresMyBeer June 17, 2015, 05:23:46 p
Damn dude. I guess when you Squatch you Squatch ... whatever that might mean. Sounded better in my head actually.
We found the eels ... >:( >:(
Maybe all of our 'solo' sessions tonight will cross paths ... maybe not. I'm loading the car ... ;D
Might see you out there.
Wow! You guys are on fire! 8)
Awesome! Big ones!
Killin it this week squatch! Nice work on the leftovers Tommy ;)
Looks like the Duo is in full swing again, nice night for sure 8)
Steve your killing it! 8) 8)
Now that looks like a great night of fishing.. You must have a new honey hole!!!!! Nice job guys.
you guys sure are on a roll with the soupies, nice catches 8) 8)