[madscientist]

Launched behind Arne into the tail end of a lull. Some nasty rolelrs were forming up but I had just enough of a jump on them to get out unscathed. Tried to warn A&J, who were getting ready to go behind me, but they didn't have a radio and I guess had fun playing in the surf. 8)

Marked a mac school just outside the buoy and got one, but they were moving around. Got out past the squid zone with not much showing and set up to drift with the offshore. Picked some lizards then drifted into big school of greenies. Plugged the boat with lobster bait. Finally, Ifeel a bounce and look back to see the trap rig rod bent over.

Feel some bounces and shakes and start to get excited. Its not really running but is definitely heavy, no sandie or other nonsense. Keep the drag really loose and slowly work it up. Gaff at the ready, I'm hoping for beautiful flatness but it turns into a 25lb BSB. Boy, do I have these things dialed in. Oh well, easy release and he's off. Took some pics, may post later.

Paddled over to Arne further out and we chatted and worked the bottom for nada. Paddled in and saw the ocassional mark here or there, but no bites. Beautiful morning once the sun came up but otherwise slow. Landing was not too bad, just a matter of timing. Incoming tide snuck up on me as I was loading up so I'm sitting at work with wet and sandy legs and feet looking like a dumbass. May try tomorrow.