TNGC solo outing (04APR2019)

[Pinoyfisher]

Soaked a mack head for a solid hour before changing baits. I tossed the head into the water, it was pristine. Was hoping a big'ol center chunk would illicit a bite. That one also soaked for an hour for naught. Was texting back and forth with Chris throughout the night and let him know I was done and ready to head home. Tossed out the last section from the mack and turned my back to start packing up my gear. Within 10mins of the soak, I get a 7gill style bite. I ignored it as I was getting those all night, but they weren't true bites, just the surf and current acting super turbulent and confused. Picked up my rod to reel in the slack and I see big splash in the distance. My line comes tight and it's game on! Several hard runs going north and south let me know it was a soupfin. It has been so long since I've had one on, I forgot how fun they are. Surf and the surge was up, so it actually helped me land it as a big wave rushed in and pushed it up onto dry land.  Took a couple quick pictures and pulled the hook. She swam off strong. Hung out until 1am for nothing else. Almost fell asleep on the beach in my comfy beach chair I recently found.

70"
female
1hr into the outgoing

[Latimeria]

I was starting to think you didn't actually catch one!  Well done Mike!  I should have hit this surf window, but now it's too late.  Things just got nasty out there.

Congrats Mr 31!

[vdisney]

Good for you Mike, your patience paid off   

[spideyjg]

I was starting to think you didn't actually catch one!  Well done Mike!  I should have hit this surf window, but now it's too late.  Things just got nasty out there.

Congrats Mr 31!

I took the rest of the week off. Fishing conditions went to hell. 

Has happened every time the last few go arounds.

[Chris]

Finally! I was wondering if you'd post it. Lol. Good job man! Those solo landings suck.

Idk what you guys are talking about, bad conditions... they're still chewing.

[FISH86R]

Sick man!! I need to get back out there again soon..

[lightline21]

Soaked a mack head for a solid hour before changing baits. I tossed the head into the water, it was pristine. Was hoping a big'ol center chunk would illicit a bite. That one also soaked for an hour for naught. Was texting back and forth with Chris throughout the night and let him know I was done and ready to head home. Tossed out the last section from the mack and turned my back to start packing up my gear. Within 10mins of the soak, I get a 7gill style bite. I ignored it as I was getting those all night, but they weren't true bites, just the surf and current acting super turbulent and confused. Picked up my rod to reel in the slack and I see big splash in the distance. My line comes tight and it's game on! Several hard runs going north and south let me know it was a soupfin. It has been so long since I've had one on, I forgot how fun they are. Surf and the surge was up, so it actually helped me land it as a big wave rushed in and pushed it up onto dry land.  Took a couple quick pictures and pulled the hook. She swam off strong. Hung out until 1am for nothing else. Almost fell asleep on the beach in my comfy beach chair I recently found.

70"
female
1hr into the outgoing

Congrats, Mike! You used the chair! Ha Ha Ha

[Pinoyfisher]

Love the chair!

[1morecast]

Congrats Mike! I knew you would get one while I was gone. I'm on spring break next week so I hope to wet a line. Saw a Blue Footed Bobbie today.

[Pinoyfisher]

Congrats Mike! I knew you would get one while I was gone. I'm on spring break next week so I hope to wet a line. Saw a Blue Footed Bobbie today.

Boobies are the best!!

[sasquatch]

Congrats Mike! I knew you would get one while I was gone. I'm on spring break next week so I hope to wet a line. Saw a Blue Footed Bobbie today.

Boobies are the best!!

That's for sure. Doesn't even matter what color the feet are.

[Pinoyfisher]

Congrats Mike! I knew you would get one while I was gone. I'm on spring break next week so I hope to wet a line. Saw a Blue Footed Bobbie today.

Boobies are the best!!

That's for sure. Doesn't even matter what color the feet are.