Newps 8/7

[cjthomas]

I'm a little north of most of you San Diego fisherman, but I frequent these boards so I'll make a contribution.

Headed south of Newport harbor on Sat. around 7. Plenty of bait to be made just outside the harbor in about 50 ft (lots of mini to large macks). Started heading south in about 80 ft of water trolling a mini mack on a ringed hook with egg sinker, spectra and fluorocarbon, when I got a nice bite. I reached back, put the reel in free spool, took the pole out of the holder and let the fish run with the bait. Started counting 1...2...3... then the fish really started peeling line off so I threw it in gear, bracing myself for the instant bendo.

As soon as I set the hook I hear something break the surface and I look up to see a pup thresher flying through the air...awesome! Worked him to the boat in short order and made an attempt at a pic. The little guy decided he had enough and made a good run. I let him take some line as I enjoyed my first real sleigh ride (it was more like doing doughnuts). Worked him back to the boat again for another attempt at a pic, went to grab a glove and the little guy finally broke through my fluoro leader.

The rest of the day was somewhat slow. I caught a nice sandy when I dropped an iron on some interesting marks. That fish was released as well.

Highlights of the day were my first thresher and amazing performance of my Hbird 728. Now I know what you guys are talking about when you say you can spot your iron on the screen...totally cool!

-Chris

[cjthomas]

Attempt at thresher pic



Tady 45 Sandy

[TheBentRod]

I am off next week. I think i will come down and try outside of Newport. Any tips for launching, parking?

[ctrujillo]

Originally Posted by TheBentRod

I am off next week. I think i will come down and try outside of Newport. Any tips for launching, parking?

take 55 fwy till it ends on newport blvd.turn left on pch follow all the way till it almost ends in a residental area there is a small beach with a small life gaurd tower on left side of street between houses. it is a short paddle to bait barg and mouth of harbor.parking is free but can get crowed on street get there before 8 am and you should be cool.

[TheBentRod]

I will check my honey do list and hit up Newport!! Thanks for sharing.

[cjthomas]

thanks ctrujillo for your kind words and wrong directions

don't turn on PCH. You don't turn at all once you get on newport blvd. Newport blvd turns into Balboa Blvd which takes you to the end of Balboa Island.