SNBF-XVII Mission Bay Edition (4/27)

[Latimeria]

Plan was to hit the surf as 3'-4' was predicted and doable, but Squatch made a good point.  Instead of multiple trips dropping off surf gear and picking up the firewood and bay gear, just go bay.  We decided on a spot that Tim H absolutely destroyed them last year at the end of April.  We knew we had some satellite groups around the bay, so we gave it a shot.  Bait and terns were busting everywhere.  Unfortunately, the lines weren't.





Bendo!  (Well, Sasqutch squashed my obvious attempt at deception with a behind the scenes picture)  hahaha



Max joined us, so now we had 3 rods soaking... for nada.  4 hours for only little critter bites.  We then were going to make the move to the Bahia and check that out (What we didn't know was Jerry was already there and putting a whoopin' on a big BSB)

Max did catch a rag that had a crab in it, so possibly a +1.  lol



We just decided to run to the back and enjoy some drinks and soak in the sun while we hoped a bat ray would be around.  We got to the Back when Jerry rolled up and showed us the pictures!  Soaking a chunk of yellowtail, he got a 71" BSB!  Holy Schnikeys!





Well, it doesn't count, but that thing was more than twice, if not 3x the size f the one I caught with Steve!  That one was LEGIT!

Well, it was the typical meet and greet with some of the usual faces.



Jerry the Bat Man?  Nope, Jerry the Black Man!  He needs to update that shirt!  LOL









Roger looked the same size as Dave fishing next to Sasquatch's rod and sand spike!





Steve found something shady in his cooler when he opened it. 



All the mobile homes are gone....



The naked girl wasn't actually naked.  The big lens doesn't lie!



Part of the SD contingent



We had enough wood to last a week.  As Squatch said "You guys are burning an entire forest here!".  lol





Well, I'll revisit this post when I get some more pictures downloaded, but not much more to tell.  I had some tentacle shakers, but otherwise everything came back clean.  Miles had definitely what would have been the winning bat on as he  had an absolute screamer, but his connector knot gave and off she swam.  Miles didn't leave his rod's side for the rest of the evening until they left!  lol

Well, that was it.  We had people come and go, but no Chris, Mike, Josh..... just a generally small contingent that enjoyed the food, beverages, fire, and conversation. 

La got a 11" and VC won it again with a 32".  At least it made the minimum requirement for bats!  lol

Congrats VC!  SD, we need to actually put some effort in next year, even it means no cozy fire.   

[sasquatch]

Had a great time. Kinda bummed I missed Dave and Roger, but I had some things to take care of that ran longer than anticipated.

[Sharkinthedark II]

It was nice to see and chat with everyone. After I left I stopped by PCBT in Carlsbad and thanked the kid who tied up my top shot that came on and off 4x.😅😅😅😅😎

[jrodda]

Looks like a fun night! That BSB is an insane specimen, especially for being in a harbor.

[Tim524]

Always great to hang out around the fire. I think Max was more upset than Myles about losing the Bat, it's all we heard about for the hour drive home. Hopefully things turn around for the bite in Mission Bay but it is still a great event and a fun day !!!

[vdisney]

Looks like you all had a good time, that BSB is crazy.  Bummer about Miles' screamer

[Pinoyfisher]

I never even made it out as planned. Life got in the way