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Shore Fishing => Salt Water Shore Fishing Reports => : sasquatch May 12, 2018, 04:10:56 PM
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Headed down to join some old friends at the SCSF fishoff. Thought maybe I could make a small contribution to the point totals.
Arrived at the beach just before dawn and set up. Soaked a few baits, noting a strong current and mixed up waves. Some were pretty big. Salad was present, but not a problem. Mostly sea monster size kelp that stuck close to shore out of my way.
The event officially started at 7, but I figured I might as well get some baits out while I waited for people to show up.
About 615 I get a small bite. Could have been a wave, but it was worth checking. Turns out it was a shark as the line came tight and I felt it do its thing.
I thought to myself, OK, leopards are in the area, but it didn't fight like a leopard. I decided it must be a soupie, then it jumped completely out of the water. Vertically, head up, tail down and totally out of the water. Amazing to see more than just a splash in the darkness.
Usual dogged fight, one other small jump, and I work it up on the beach.
Couple of the SC guys were there to lend a hand.
Took one picture, for the record, that when I look at it makes the shark look about 14" long. It wasn't.
(https://i.imgur.com/q6pb4sPh.jpg)
Female, 68", mackerel, incoming, 2-4, waning crescent.
Never got another bite. Total contribution to Team SD, 0 points. Mission Failed.
I did see some good friends, and got a few nice raffle prizes, including and coupon for a reel service from CJ's. Thanks, Chad, I'll be in touch.
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Right on Steve, how come no points for SD? It may just be me, but I really like shark fishing during the day.
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Right on Steve, how come no points for SD? It may just be me, but I really like shark fishing during the day.
No points because I landed it before the starting bell. I was going for leopards as they would be worth 10 points for legals. The soupie would have only been one under the rules.
I would fish more during the day if crowds permitted.
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I thought you had a 22" smoothie after seeing that picture. I had trouble believing it was a nice soupie until I saw Steve Y's pics, LOL
Nicely done! *clink
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I thought you had a 22" smoothie after seeing that picture. I had trouble believing it was a nice soupie until I saw Steve Y's pics, LOL
Nicely done! *clink
I looked at the pic after the release and thought, "Nobody is going to believe this."
Especially you and Mike.
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Tom won't let you catch up, you won't let me catch up. F points, its all about the leader board! You're right, that soup looks tiny, more spoof fin than soupfin.
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Nicely, done!
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I though I took bad pics, that pic makes that shark look like a keychain toy. ;D
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Nice Steve, shark before breakfast!
Glad you got one of the gift certs!
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Still, a grinner is a grinner 8)