Pretty Solid day, SD Bay

[todd one]

Got more short Halibut today than I have all summer. I can't complain though. I did get this 23in, and 25in. Can't get a personal best every trip out. Just getting the stink off is a good day.15.jpg

You are the new halibut king

[makobob]

Bait is better when it is wiggling!

[619-SWIM-DOG]

Wow ?..Bro you are slaying the Butts....Great job

[todd one]

Originally Posted by Drake

You are the new halibut king

Thanks Drake! I don't think so though. Maybe Halibut rookie of the year lol. I'd say you came a long way since the day we met at La Jolla, and neither one of us know what we were doing.

[todd one]

Thanks guys. Good luck out the tomorrow swim dog.

[467echo]

Alright you've killed all the butts in the bay, now go slay some yt!

[todd one]

Originally Posted by 467echo

Alright you've killed all the butts in the bay, now go slay some yt!

I'll be the first to tell you, I have no clue what I'm doing out there. All I've ever caught out there is a sheep head. I looking for someone to show me the ropes. Don't worry, I'll be back out there soon. Not looking to slay um, just looking to get my first.

[fishing md]

''Good job Tood '' now get on on the ''fly'' lol.

[Irishman]

How about you leave some of them for the rest of us to catch!!! Am thinking about tomorrow morning. And for those other folks reading Todd has the launch / landing dialed in there, it's like he valet parks his car at the launch!!!

[Carp]

Nice! I need to get out and get a butt. I haven't the first clue on rigs/gear.

Congrats on a tasty catch!

[jorluivil]

Congrats!!! it looks like you found them.

Here's some friendly advise: If you're not already doing so PLEASE make sure you're measuring the halibut using the bottom/flat/white side of the fish. If a halibut measures 23" fish on the top side the under side may be under 22" when its laid flat on the DFW's measuring device.

[raffman55]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

Congrats!!! it looks like you found them.

Here's some friendly advise: If you're not already doing so PLEASE make sure you're measuring the halibut using the bottom/flat/white side of the fish. If a halibut measures 23" fish on the top side the under side may be under 22" when its laid flat on the DFW's measuring device.

Not sure I understand the reasoning behind this, isn't it the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail? Why would flipping it over make a difference?

[GregAndrew]

Lots of guys get in trouble with Halibut that they measure on the water at an inch or so over 22. The two most common reasons are that they are measuring over the curve of the fish, and they leave the mouth open. Measuring on the white side can reduce the effects of the curve of the back (which is almost always greater) but is still not perfect.The DFW is going to measure your fish on a flat board that they slide your fish down, head first, until the mouth completely closes. If you have a large flat rail on your yak, mark the legal sizes on it. Then lay the fish out to get a more accurate measurement. Or you can do what I do and attach a stick on tape measure to your paddle and lay the fish over it in your lap. Either way, make sure you are landing the close ones with a net or boga cause they are easier to measure when not on a gaff.

[RobFish]

Nice job Todd! You've come a long way since that day of your Sheephead.
Well done indeed.

Also, great tip Jorge/Greg, about which side to measure on halibuts.

[jorluivil]

Greg, thanks for the follow up on that. I'm not trying to take any love away from anyone, just trying to keep you safe. I remember my first legal, I measured that damn thing about 48 times; 21.5", 21.965", 24", 22.789", 23.57849.5, 8675309............

Remember, you can't claim ignorance of the law, rules or regulations when you're in court.

[alanw]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

Remember, you can't claim ignorance of the law, rules or regulations

Only law enforcement officials can claim ignorance of the law!

[el pescator]

Well done! i've never got a butt... Did you fish a dropper loop?

[todd one]

Originally Posted by Irishman

How about you leave some of them for the rest of us to catch!!! Am thinking about tomorrow morning. And for those other folks reading Todd has the launch / landing dialed in there, it's like he valet parks his car at the launch!!!

Hey Alan. I've released plenty of keepers for you in the last couple of month. Plus, I had a big 30 or 40 pounder release his self.
I'm not sure yet, but you may see me out there tomorrow.

[todd one]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

Congrats!!! it looks like you found them.

Here's some friendly advise: If you're not already doing so PLEASE make sure you're measuring the halibut using the bottom/flat/white side of the fish. If a halibut measures 23" fish on the top side the under side may be under 22" when its laid flat on the DFW's measuring device.

Thanks for the tip Jorge, I'll be passing that one on. We met once out at La Jolla a couple years ago. I watched you land your first WSB. That was the first big fish I saw caught out there.