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Old 08-07-2008, 03:42 PM   #1
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I get by with a little help from my Risso's



Breezy morning, steady out of the NW. First time in a while there's actually been a touch of surf or chop. Got out with a friend in the dark. Heard the usual asthmatic dogs splashing and coughing, then heard louder splashes and blows. Spot a big dorsal. Risso's dolphin! I don't particularly like those things in the daytime (they can be aggressive) and they were kind of intimidating in the dark. Lots of tail slapping and breeching so I kept my distance.

As the sun came up the wind laid down and the cuda moved in thick. The Risso's returned and corralled some bait. Figuring Risso's mean squid, I had the squid jig ready. Got in the middle of them and metered a huge tight ball from 50ft down. Immediately snagged 3 live squirts. Tried to stay with them but the dolphin were pushing them around too fast.

I tried to get a squid down on the bait rig but instantly was bit by log cuda. Managed to sneak the next one down. A few minutes later the clicker chirped but didn't run. Picked up the rod and felt weight, so I swung hard. Something there but still no run. Got it up 10ft, but then it went straight back down. Up a bit, then back down. Repeated this about 6 times, wondering what it was. Started to think maybe halibut but every time I think that it turns into a shark. Finally got it coming up and felt some headshakes...I started to believe so I had the gaff ready.

First crappy gaff shot slid off the back (note to self, sharpen gaff). Second shot got it in the gills...not great. No reaction from the fish so I grabbed it by the gills and quickly shot the stringer through and out it's mouth. Still no movement. Tried to pull it on board to judge it's size. That pissed it off and it flopped violently. Caught my finger with a tooth and gave me a nice inch long laceration. I started to worry that my stringer might fail so I tried to get it in the hatch. Didn't fit. I tried to push it in but it flopped straight up about a foot and a half, almost bitchslapping me in the face. Finally got it stuffed in the hatch and called it a day.

43.9# on the OEX scale in Kearney Mesa. Not super long but FAT; the fillets off the topside were almost 2 inches thick. Female, but small eggs sacks. Must have spawned fairly recently. No obvious worms.

Funny thing, we saw a shooting star on the paddle out. We chuckled, figuring we had the same wish. Got the size about right, but I guess I didn't specify the species.

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Old 08-07-2008, 03:48 PM   #2
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Old 08-07-2008, 03:50 PM   #3
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Nice beaver Brad.

Thanks for the ID on the Dolphins, I was trying to figure out what kind those were.
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Old 08-07-2008, 03:50 PM   #4
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That just ain't right .
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Old 08-07-2008, 04:06 PM   #5
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Old 08-07-2008, 04:06 PM   #6
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You never cease to risso to the occasion! Beautiful flatty Brad!!
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Old 08-07-2008, 04:15 PM   #7
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Thanks for the ID on the Dolphins, I was trying to figure out what kind those were.
More info: http://www.acsonline.org/factpack/RissosDolphin.htm

I like their other name: Grampus. Sounds like either a sesame street character or a really nasty porn title.
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Old 08-07-2008, 04:42 PM   #8
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Nice. 2 inches thick on one side, yikes. Thats one big mutha. From your story, I was afraid it would still be green when you brought it on board. That thing can slap 5 men silly. Great job on the landing. /bing
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Old 08-07-2008, 04:51 PM   #9
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Very cool report, stoked for ya. I am gonna go pull one out of the harbor after work......on 4# to 1 up ya
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Old 08-07-2008, 04:59 PM   #10
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Very nice Halibut Brad! Congrats on that trophy!!
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Old 08-07-2008, 05:04 PM   #11
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Old 08-07-2008, 05:20 PM   #12
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Now that's a muthafuckin halibut! Congrats!
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Old 08-07-2008, 05:29 PM   #13
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Right on!
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Old 08-07-2008, 05:31 PM   #14
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Well deserved! time on the water is king. may i ask you a question? Are you happy with that ice bag? been seriously thinking of purchasing one...
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Old 08-07-2008, 05:33 PM   #15
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Awesome fish Brad, I'm jealous!!!
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Old 08-07-2008, 05:34 PM   #16
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Very nice Flattie Brad!!!

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Old 08-07-2008, 05:56 PM   #17
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Old 08-07-2008, 06:14 PM   #18
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You rock Brad. great story. Halibut are so hard to catch, then you have to get them on the yak.
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Old 08-07-2008, 06:24 PM   #19
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Thanks Brad for an interesting and detailed report. I was out there very early this morning and experienced what you mentioned except for catching a monster halibut. The cacophony of noises from whatever in the dark made it a little unnerving.
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Old 08-07-2008, 07:20 PM   #20
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wow huge fish!! i wish i could do that
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