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04-21-2007, 03:43 PM | #1 |
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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.
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. He looked tasty like a veal, but was released to grow.
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04-21-2007, 03:52 PM | #2 |
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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. |
04-21-2007, 03:54 PM | #3 |
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Great action shot. I wouldn't want that set of teeth in my lap
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04-21-2007, 03:59 PM | #4 |
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that was hilarious when that T jumped, I thought i was going in your lap!
Here are some more action shots... It had a lot of purple on its head, this pic doesnt do it justice... Chris |
04-21-2007, 04:04 PM | #5 |
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Damn, that first pic is awesome!
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04-21-2007, 04:04 PM | #6 |
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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. Lot's of fun guys, see you tomorrow, and thanks again for the pics.
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04-21-2007, 04:26 PM | #7 |
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Great Post! Love the shot of the torpedo flying out of the water.
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04-21-2007, 04:33 PM | #8 |
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Very cool pictures. I'm glad you sent it on its way... it does sound tasty though.
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04-21-2007, 04:36 PM | #9 |
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Congrats, Brad. Nice pics, Chris and Tyler.
Tyler must be getting good at grabbing those T tails. |
04-21-2007, 04:34 PM | #10 |
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That was awesome. When I saw you guys panic 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.
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
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04-21-2007, 05:13 PM | #11 |
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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 |
04-21-2007, 05:21 PM | #12 |
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good times. thanks for the report and congrats on the release.
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04-21-2007, 06:30 PM | #13 |
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Your expression is awesome and great camera work!!
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04-21-2007, 06:58 PM | #14 |
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Brad, F'n Awesome!!!
I love the action shot, nice reflexes Tyler! and that last one should be published beeeaauuutiful feeeeesh! E mail it to me if ya like I just happen to have a thresher shark article due Monday. aallen4@flash.net
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04-21-2007, 07:32 PM | #15 |
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High five to the man who took the pic. That was excellent.
Nice going Brad. Thanks for sharing.
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04-21-2007, 07:35 PM | #16 |
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That's Awesome! Great pics Too!
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