LJ 4/21 flying fish
 

After working the outside for a whole lot of nothing, I came back in to one of my rockfish spots. Saw something break on the surface but couldn't ID. Headed a little shallower and the flyline got ripped but didn't stick. Then the bottom bait starts singing. Flipped it in gear and turned around to see a thresher tail slap the water. Little guy, but fun. He was foul hooked and got wrapped quickly so he didn't run much. Then I unwrapped him and he took off, turned around, charged the boat, and came shooting out of the water like a missile.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegall...4/IMG_2762.JPG

Got about 2 ft out of the water and landed about 2ft from me. I really thought he was going to land in my lap. Pretty cool little scrapper.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegall...4/P1010038.JPG

He looked tasty like a veal, but was released to grow.

Too funny Mad.
The only thing I have in comparison is that I had a little Mako (about 10 pounds) jump in my buddies boat when we were at the upper 9. We were shark fishing, but I expected them on rod and reel.

Nice release on the lil' critter.

Great action shot. :eek: I wouldn't want that set of teeth in my lap:eek:

that was hilarious when that T jumped, I thought i was going in your lap!

Here are some more action shots...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...7/P1010033.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...7/P1010036.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...P1010028-1.jpg

It had a lot of purple on its head, this pic doesnt do it justice...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...7/P1010039.jpg

Chris

Damn, that first pic is awesome!

I couldn't quite believe it when I saw him lighting up. As he came out of the water I just though, "Oh sh*t". Then it looked like he was going to try to get frisky with Tyler.:D Lot's of fun guys, see you tomorrow, and thanks again for the pics.

Great Post! Love the shot of the torpedo flying out of the water. :cheers1:

Very cool pictures. I'm glad you sent it on its way... it does sound tasty though.

-Patrick

That was awesome. When I saw you guys panic :eek: and the line start to shoot for the surface I grabbed my camera. I wasn't even shooting in burst mode. On the water I couldn't tell if I got "the shot" because my camera is in a dive housing, and the screen is so small. I just got lucky.:luxhello:

I only took about 4 pics of the whole situation, but I took a lot of video. Here's the video with some stills from the video, and the pic from Chris at the end:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbxUuTaL6OQ

Congrats, Brad. Nice pics, Chris and Tyler.
http://www.bloodydecks.com/gallery/f...9/DSCN0482.JPG
Tyler must be getting good at grabbing those T tails.

:you_rock:

Nice flying T!

Nice little T.

That underwater shot made that vis. look ok. What would you guys say it was?

I was out at the Scripps aquarium during the week and it looked like red tide was in. Your pics make it look like it may be diveable.

thanks,
Nate

good times. thanks for the report and congrats on the release. :luxhello:

Your expression is awesome and great camera work!!


Al

Brad, F'n Awesome!!!

I love the action shot, nice reflexes Tyler! and that last one should be published:luxhello: beeeaauuutiful feeeeesh!

E mail it to me if ya like:D

I just happen to have a thresher shark article due Monday.:D

aallen4@flash.net

High five to the man who took the pic. That was excellent.
Nice going Brad. Thanks for sharing.

That's Awesome! Great pics Too!

Tyler, I thought I was going to be the pic of the week with the surfing....:cool:

That is a great shot!!:luxhello: And Brad.... well... you've struck again:notworthy:! Nice Little T.

You should end up published for a cover somewhere with that!

Great catches both of you!:cheers1:

That is awesome!
:cheers1:

Great post guys! Brad couldn't have posed that better. Tyler, the pics and video were great (what was the song you used on the video?). I can't wait to get back out.

Cool photos, what a day, huh? That purple flouresence or whatever is interesting, never seen one close up.

Nice C&R Brad. Well done.
Tyler; that shot of it jumping is a classic.

that picture is incredible!!!
:cheers1:

What were you screaming in the first pic :D.

Brad is showing us his "O" face, as in "holy sheeet":D

Wow, what a picture! That first one is most certaintly the contender for picture of the year that Sammons does. I am still going to submit the one with my friend and his kid both holding their personal bests. 44#wsb, 28# yt. I don't think I'll win now!:eek:

So cool:eek:

Bad ass,looks like fun

Those photo's were sweet! Beauty!