Testing testing...

[THE DARKHORSE]

This is only a test. Is this thing on? I'm not sure if it's going to work, but here goes nothing.

For some reason sushi tastes better in the Winter. It's not all about rolls, though. You've got to have some sashimi, too. Bed of Ponzu optional.

It's not a sushi party without some Nigiri. Simple and delicious.

Hand rolls with spicy Hamachi are another staple in this house. They serve as a tide me over since they're quick, too. Ever made sushi when you're starving?

After you whip up a couple rolls and hand rolls 'ta boot, guess what's next?

Yep, more rolls.

Alright, now we're getting somewhere. We've got a few plates of goodness and the table's filling up nicely. It's almost showtime.

Top the rolls with a liberal dose of Bonita flakes and bust out some wine for your guests.

Some fish get tossed in the smoker---some deserve being taken out in style.

Whether that's a Calico Bass, Halibut, or a forty pound Yellowtail is up to you. This particular day I was fired up to get in the water for some spearfishing (notice the lower left of the photo). I get more than my fair share of rod and reel fishing. With that being said, when I run over a beautiful meter mark on the way to some spearfishing---irons are ready. Unfortunately I never found my target once I entered the water, though. What I'd do to be quietly cruising the bottom and have a fish this size, lazily come into view, and come check me out. My hands are shaking thinking about it.

Air temp: warm.

water temp: cold.

Wind: what wind?

Fishing: there's only one way to find out, right?

Um, not exactly. While going out and finding for yourself is, and forever will be, the best way it's not the most traveled path. More like a dusty old road that's covered with weeds and rocks. I'm talking four wheel drive territory. Those of us who do this are a dyeing breed. Grossly outnumbered and clearly a minority. It is what it is, though . As far as the fishing, these days there's no shortage of options when it comes to assessing conditions. Surf reports (that can tell you what to expect two weeks out) and doppler radar are just the icing on the cake. Why I still see guys trying to launch through six foot, short period, wind-swell is another story.

With all the chat boards, real-time texts, buddies calling buddies, acquaintances calling acquaintances, Fishdope, Instagram and private messages running 24/7 it's enough to make you root for the fish. I do anyway. Lets see, there's the commercial fishing mafia, kayak fishing mafia, full and part time launch lurkers; an endless pool of communication. A giant network of hard core anglers and wannabes alike running and gunning. The real kicker: All of which are trying to hide what they know from one another. It's funny and sad at the same time. Let alone Facebook---don't get me started. Did I miss anyone?

I digress, must be getting old, forgot to mention the radio. Yeah, the radio. I don't know about you, but when the local bite hits the air waves it kind of spells the beginning of the end, right? That would be like finding your current conditions from a Carrier Pigeon. Regardless, it sure brings the semi-retired angler out of the woodwork. The real-time text guys are rolling over in their graves at the mere thought. Makes for good radio, though. Weekly listeners and sponsors alike eat it up---and rightfully so.

Why writing a post still ruffles feathers after the ...WORLD WIDE WEB... has known for weeks? After the bite's dead? You got me.

At this point, lets hope anyway, it's alright to share the stoke.

I'm pretty sure everyone knows where I stand on the subject, so, lets try not to beat a dead horse. Or a Darkhorse.

[JeffB]

Very nicely put and nicely done! Looks good, I've always wanted to try and make my own sushi. It amazes me how many pigs you are always hooking into. Again nicely done Josh!

[f'nsabiki]

what is this?? it looks delicious

[PE.rider]

Looks like YT Carpaccio with Soy ponzu sauce.... Very nice....

[j mo]

good stuff, all of it....

[Old Man in the Sea]

Nice Post Josh - Great pictures and nice sushi as usual...

[driftwood]

Tasting, tasting, tasty!

Finally got my Josh fill. I've been running on emty
for a long time. Nice comeback Josh..Touchdown!

[RobFish]

This is only a test...yeah right!
As always JP, a great post.
Not only the editorial, but if pictures are worth a thousand words, another brilliant novel. Super motivating, majorly salivating, and fun to read and be a part of. Not sure what beats sushi and wine with friends. Good times for sure.
Nice job buddy.

[Tandem Assassin]

At this point, lets hope anyway, it's alright to share the stoke.

I'm pretty sure everyone knows where I stand on the subject, so, lets try not to beat a dead horse. Or a Darkhorse. [/QUOTE]

Thank you my friend...

[blitzburgh]

Great read again, Josh!

[ful-rac]

Very nice josh! Glad to see you're still kill'n it and sushi'n it!

Nice post Josh. Looks delicious

[Gigafish]

Catch,prep.,served.............................Nic e one.

[PAL]

oh damn, now I'm hungry...

[bus kid]

Good to see a post from the dark horse I was begining to think that all hope is lost and that you abadoned BWE. Nice fish as always.

[steveooo]

The belly meat on the bigger models can't be beat...

Nice post

[erinoo]

Puck u...u may be an excellent fisherman, ur old lady put all grub together. I know dem asian peeps

[dmrides]

Originally Posted by THE DARKHORSE

For some reason sushi tastes better in the Winter.

I couldn't agree more.

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The colors in that last photo are pretty rad. Your plating makes me pretty jealous. I must say, you have quite a knack for paying tribute to your catches.

[sdfisher]

Beautiful looking fish, those colors are something else. Nicely done sir.

And the sushi pictures! mannn I am going to have sushi on the brain all day now. lesson learned, never get on BWE in the morning due to great looking food porn that will put me in the mood for great seafood for the rest of the day.

[bigbarrels]

nice YT's josh and the sushi looks great as well