I will never forget that day you caught the big gal.
I started out late and only made 3 squid, but I figured
that would be enough to get me fishing. The new plan
was to go out past the fleet that was on the spot and
drift back. I almost get by everyone when a guy from
a boat asks if they could use my gaff. He thinks he has a
big wsb on. By the time I got along side, he had the fish
at the boat and it was starting to go crazy. His buddy
didn't wait for the gaff. He reaches down with some pliers
and pulls a 38 lb halibut on board.
I started to see a lot of people hooked up. The three
squid didn't last long because every kind of fish around
L J where at the squid feeding bash. 2 trud rollers and
a spine, and I'm bumming bait. Got 3 more squid. 2 didn't
make it down before they where stolen and another sb.
The weather was turning for the worst and most where
heading in.
I went back to the inside to try and find more squid
for nada. I started to ask guys that where coming in for live,
but every one only had dead, until Cory comes by with some
live squid and tells me he just saw some wsb hook ups. I
hurried out to the spot. By this time the wind was blowing
20+ mph out of the southwest, with stinging rain.
When I got to the spot there was only a hand full of boats and
Josh left fishing. I dropped my first squid down and was picked
up by what would be my 42 lb wsb.
I went over and did a few drifts with Josh, who was finally
smiling. The big bass in his lap. I remember talking about what a
glorious day to be on the water as some boaters where on a double
hookup. I couldn't believe all the yaks went in, but soon was getting
worn out myself from only getting a few hours sleep a night for the last
few nights, and the wind and current where pushing hard. Borrowed
bait one more time for a few more drifts before getting deliriously
worn out.
On the way in with Josh we talked about leaving them biting.
I think this day would have been the day to get a slam. A 38
& 45 lb halibut where taken from the spot that day.
Its hard to believe your bass didn't weigh more. Only 53 lbs.
It was great fishing with you and thanks for the knowledge you
have shared. What a great week it was.