That is some good news, Congrats !!!

The Puddles are going to get wrecked for the time remaining

Sunset Slime, great way to end the day !

Congratulations Tom!!!!! That was a gnarly job hunt. I'm very happy and relieved for you.

Go get 'em!!!!!!!!

It's been 6 months since I've worked or made a paycheck.  Applied to 123 jobs and only had 4 interviews.

Mike gave me the best lead, and I thought I had it, but I only came in second. (Thanks a ton for that Mike, I really appreciate the help getting in the door).

I fish with Steve and he wants me to get a job, so I don't keep posting fishing reports every day.  LOL

Last week I got a call from a QA Director who came across my resume...  30-minute interview right then and there and was told to keep my eye on my emails. 
Next day I have an online interview with HR, and they approved everything I wanted for the position. 30 minutes later and I get an email saying to come in for a face-to-face interview with some of the directors... in 4 days!

Get to the interview yesterday and think I did really well.  They asked when I could start and I said, "Next week if you need me".  They literally look at each other and say Monday good?  I couldn't tell if they were joking or not but smiled and thanked them.  I got home from the interview to see another interview scheduled for today with the team!  I interviewed and within an hour got an offer letter, even better than the last 60 positions I applied for. 

I just signed and submitted it.  I'll be starting on March 2nd, but plan to fish my ass off in my remaining time as an unemployed deadbeat!  WHEW!

That was the most brutal job hunt I've ever had, and really excited to start getting a paycheck again.  I'm actually excited about the position also since it's a slight pivot to what I've been doing the past 10 years.

Trout... Stripers.... Dolphins (Team).... They all are giving you a rough time.  lol

Congrats on the last cast bass though!  It sure has some crisp fins on it.

Took my Tuesday fishing time to try jetty fishing. Peak low 1530, wind from the southwest at about 10 and getting up to a stiff 15 by 1700.

I was excited to try a new handmade bucktail I got off eBay last month. First cast was to the ocean side of the jetty, into the wind. Hits bottom, give it a twitch and the line just releases. Wtf? Reel up and my leader connection just kind of unraveled. 10# braid to 30# leader, I tied an Alberto by doubling up the braid but it didn't tighten down how it usually does. I should have cut it and tried again. Sad I didn't get a full cast in with the new bucktail, but I ordered two more while I was still on the jetty.

Second cast was with a dropshot, 2oz torpedo and a white z-man fluke. Got it stuck between rocks at my feet and broke off. Should I go home? That's what the stripers would want me to do. I tied on another dropshot.

Kept fishing but switched to the harbor side because it was easier to get my presentation over the rocks without breaking off. Got a few bites while the wind picked up. Finally just as I was about to leave, I get slammed mid-channel by mr. calico.



Called it a last cast fish and went home as the sun was starting to set. Happy to get a little slime on my hands.

I always had my reels spooled at Turner's but it's kind of pricey, might be time to look on Amazon I guess but I haven't had a need to switch out yet. PCS Show is coming up, might be a good time to purchase another reel and try out some new Amazon Braid

That yellowtail volcano has got my mouth watering.

We went out for sushi for V-Day, Alicia came home wanting a butane torch for future homemade torched sashimi.

Quote from: Latimeria on February 17, 2026, 06:46:24 AM

Quote from: Tim524 on February 16, 2026, 08:10:20 PMAre you putting pics in these reports cause for some reason they aren't showing on my end ?

They are showing up on this end whether it's my phone or my computer.

I noticed I had updates on my computer that were ready to install and that seemed to fix the problem, now I can see  the pics in your last post, all is good now

Quote from: Tim524 on February 16, 2026, 08:10:20 PMAre you putting pics in these reports cause for some reason they aren't showing on my end ?

They are showing up on this end whether it's my phone or my computer.