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Old 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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Old 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.
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Old 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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Old 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...



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Old 04-21-2007, 04:04 PM   #5
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Damn, that first pic is awesome!
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Old 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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Old 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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Old 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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Old 04-21-2007, 04:34 PM   #9
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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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Old 04-21-2007, 04:36 PM   #10
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Congrats, Brad. Nice pics, Chris and Tyler.

Tyler must be getting good at grabbing those T tails.
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Old 04-21-2007, 04:37 PM   #11
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Nice flying T!
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Old 04-21-2007, 05:13 PM   #12
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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.

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Old 04-21-2007, 05:21 PM   #13
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good times. thanks for the report and congrats on the release.
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Old 04-21-2007, 06:30 PM   #14
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Your expression is awesome and great camera work!!


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Old 04-21-2007, 06:58 PM   #15
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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.

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Old 04-21-2007, 07:32 PM   #16
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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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Old 04-21-2007, 07:35 PM   #17
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That's Awesome! Great pics Too!
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Old 04-21-2007, 08:26 PM   #18
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Tyler, I thought I was going to be the pic of the week with the surfing....

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

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

Great catches both of you!
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Old 04-21-2007, 09:34 PM   #19
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That is awesome!
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Old 04-21-2007, 09:51 PM   #20
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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.
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