Mission Failure 5/12/18

[sasquatch]

 Headed down to join some old friends at the SCSF fishoff. Thought maybe I could make a small contribution to the point totals.

Arrived at the beach just before dawn and set up. Soaked a few baits, noting a strong current and mixed up waves. Some were pretty big. Salad was present, but not a problem. Mostly sea monster size kelp that stuck close to shore out of my way.

The event officially started at 7, but I figured I might as well get some baits out while I waited for people to show up.

About 615 I get a small bite. Could have been a wave, but it was worth checking. Turns out it was a shark as the line came tight and I felt it do its thing.

I thought to myself, OK, leopards are in the area, but it didn't fight like a leopard. I decided it must be a soupie, then it jumped completely out of the water. Vertically, head up, tail down and totally out of the water. Amazing to see more than just a splash in the darkness.

Usual dogged fight, one other small jump, and I work it up on the beach.

Couple of the SC guys were there to lend a hand.

Took one picture, for the record, that when I look at it makes the shark look about 14" long. It wasn't.



Female, 68", mackerel, incoming, 2-4, waning crescent.

Never got another bite. Total contribution to Team SD, 0 points. Mission Failed.

I did see some good friends, and got a few nice raffle prizes, including and coupon for a reel service from CJ's. Thanks, Chad, I'll be in touch.

[vdisney]

Right on Steve, how come no points for SD?  It may just be me, but I really like shark fishing during the day. 

[sasquatch]

Right on Steve, how come no points for SD?  It may just be me, but I really like shark fishing during the day.

No points because I landed it before the starting bell. I was going for leopards as they would be worth 10 points for legals. The soupie would have only been one under the rules.

I would fish more during the day if crowds permitted.

[Latimeria]

I thought you had a 22" smoothie after seeing that picture.  I had trouble believing it was a nice soupie until I saw Steve Y's pics, LOL

Nicely done!  *clink

[sasquatch]

I thought you had a 22" smoothie after seeing that picture.  I had trouble believing it was a nice soupie until I saw Steve Y's pics, LOL

Nicely done!  *clink

I looked at the pic after the release and thought, "Nobody is going to believe this."

Especially you and Mike.

[Pinoyfisher]

Tom won't let you catch up, you won't let me catch up. F points, its all about the leader board! You're right, that soup looks tiny, more spoof fin than soupfin.

[lightline21]

Nicely, done!

[1morecast]

I though I took bad pics, that pic makes that shark look like a keychain toy.

[xjchad]

Nice Steve, shark before breakfast!
Glad you got one of the gift certs!

[BackBayMan]

Still, a grinner is a grinner