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Old 03-31-2012, 11:37 AM   #1
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March Submission

2011 Official Final WCW Submission


After pounding sand forever in the local water for nada, all it took was a change of scenery. This was the winning fish at the March Baytubers Tournament.
Got a 9lber first, then released a 7lber and finally this fish decided to make my day.





Halibut
Location: Dana Point
Date: 3/26/12
Bait: Horse Sardine
Length: 37"
Weight: 24 pounds












WCW 2011....No Mas
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Old 03-31-2012, 11:44 AM   #2
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Damn Don


Well done brother your a freakin halibut legend....

Thats a monster dude.

Lots and lots of respect coming from this kid for you dude!

Nice cut by the way, looks like you've done that once or twice
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Old 03-31-2012, 12:32 PM   #3
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the money fish!

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Old 03-31-2012, 01:26 PM   #4
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Nice Hali Don
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Old 03-31-2012, 02:45 PM   #5
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Awesome fish Don! And a tourney winner to boot.

I was fishing LJ that day and as I was losing my mind looking at my finder's blank screen, my gut was telling me you were going to find a nice one up in DP.

I was waiting at the Launch this morning for you???? Don't worry, you didn't miss anything except a cold breeze and a building swell.

My hat's off to you. You're a fishing machine.

Thank god you live 100 miles away from LJ.
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Old 03-31-2012, 06:45 PM   #6
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That is freakin awesome!! Hope the halibut cooperate this year up here in SF
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Old 03-31-2012, 06:57 PM   #7
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Getting that new PA is just not fair...the fish have no chance....

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Old 03-31-2012, 07:43 PM   #8
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Don,

Well done, you had an awesome run and are certainly one hell of a fisherman. Your showing is even more impressive given the commute you make to fish LJ. Very cool.

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Old 03-31-2012, 08:25 PM   #9
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Excellent successful mission Don!! Baytubers victory=Double the points...........................

well at least for me.

Congrats
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Old 04-01-2012, 06:27 AM   #10
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Nice But Don,,,, consistency the whole year !

Congrats for placing in the top 3
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Old 04-01-2012, 12:32 PM   #11
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That is one nice Tournament winning halibut!

Well done this year!



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Old 04-02-2012, 01:26 AM   #12
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Way to close it Don,
nice halibut!
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Old 04-02-2012, 07:23 PM   #13
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Nice job Don!!! Let me know if ya ever want to fish standing up!
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Old 04-06-2012, 10:20 AM   #14
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Another solid month, Don...

Just imagine if you bought that silly Pro Angler last Summer. Even without it, I bet you can remember the smile on the Yellowtail's face as he shook your hook at the gaff---right beside the kayak.

I'm pretty sure that fish's face will be engrained into your memory for some time. Especially since this was a slam-completing-Yellowtail, no less.

Apparently those extra eighty points (30 for the fish and 50 for the slam bonus) came into play after all. Getting pipped at the last second has got to sting a bit---ouch!
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Old 04-06-2012, 09:50 PM   #15
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Wow really nice one post here. keep it up.............!
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