LJ 3/4 Smelt attack

[madscientist]

Got to the launch early around 5:00am to find Arne already out. Surf looked small as I unloaded so I didn't worry. Ready to launch and some little bangers were crashing. Almost went back to the car for the drytop but decided to take my chances. Found a lull and started cranking when some joker (well, Pat) pulls onto the beach and shines his high beams on. Smelt jump everywhere, and one big one smacks me right in the face. Paddle like crazy to clear the surf and find the smelt is still onboard. Cool, making bait without even trying. That was pretty much the highlight of the day. Good talking with the various crew but nothing except for a couple turds. Even golden boy wasn't golden. Landed around 1:00pm when the wind started getting serious, along with a soggy Dave E. May get up super early tomorrow to hunt the rumored squid.