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Old 03-10-2014, 09:34 PM   #1
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CATALINA CALICO BASSIN' + HALIBUT! (C&R)







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Old 03-10-2014, 09:35 PM   #2
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With all the recent storms fronts & rain, C.W.C. headed over to Catalina for a few days to clear the ol’ melon before Fred Hall LBC. Catalina Express kindly took us over san gratis for my B-Day. Descanso Beach Ocean Sports hooked us up with their tandem rental kayak again. No A.I’s on the premises.. Although, I am currently in the works to get a few good ones/small fleet over on the island just for fishin’..I.E.: PA & Outbacks..Peddle time! Amazing conditions were to be had on this long awaited & pre-planned fishing weekend getaway… Sometimes ya just gotta take whats thrown your way, & a game of Checkers is just what the good Dr. ordered..Quality pigs could be had down the lanes all day. Here are a few from the days festivities.

No turning back..Full steam..




Almost to the end of a days session, on one of the ‘last’ casts, I hook up on a small but angry Calico that pops my reel right out of its seat. I had to leader that Calico and about forty extra yards before his release.. I usually pack extremely light & once again brought almost no tackle out to the Island. I was fishing the exact same swimbait the entire trip and never had to change baits. One of the many reasons why i love ElaZtech, & especially those segmented PaddlerZ..RhaaaaAA!!!...






Ready to rip lips..


Headed to the “Trap”..


Fresh fish & fresh Lost Coast..



Heres my actual birthday fish. A couple beautiful small Checkers before our session even began!?..
(Testing the reel next to the Tuna Club.)


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Free private beachside gourmet prepared meals after you release your dinner..


Similar to the problem down @ the Shores, the Island has an amazing Falconer (R.P.) who’s brilliantly trained raptor showed of kindly for my gopro..I tried to capture this exact shot while down in the Keys a couple months ago with a wild Osprey I got lucky enough to be only a few feet away while she was eating her Flounder lunch near the mangroves, but once back at the lodge and reviewed the footage, I soon realized my cameras recording features weren’t on ‘one touch button’ mode, & I really learned the hard way on that one..


After releasing every single fish we nabbed, I survived and endured the island hardships mainly on these superior Mexican Shrimp Cocktails..
Back again @ waterhole of choice: Lobster Trap..
(I think I had ten?!)


One of the Locals..


I’ve been waiting a longgggggg time for the Lexa 400 reel clamp, and its finally here! Lexa 400 HS Jigstick clamp. Thanks to Tiburon Engineering available @ Kens Custom & has the best pr fyi..


Some really cool fish inspired artwork from local artists over @ Afishiando Charters Shop. (various unknown artists.)







Sittin on a Toad.


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Flying


Only one way to get your Wiki Wacker hat @ Larrys..


Good place to weather that next storm..WSB & Flatscreen


Departing B-day gift from some of the resident locals..



Had a great time at Fred Hall seeing everyone again. We were running some really good promotions and they should be the same for Del Mar. Apparently Socal has starting to realize the ElaZtech advantages and you won’t have to order the best swimbaits via online much longer..


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Old 03-10-2014, 10:24 PM   #3
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Awesome video and stills. Those where some nice fat local bass. Saw the teeth up close in the video so yeah the gloves don't cover the finger tips. The video shows the weather a lot nicer than the weather forecast. I can't wait to go to Catalina again. Thanks for sharing Capt. Wade
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Old 03-11-2014, 12:01 AM   #4
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I never get tired of watching your "productions" Wade. Always top notch!
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Old 03-11-2014, 08:13 AM   #5
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Those Catalina Calicos sure have some pretty colors.
A whole weekend on one swimbait, with teeth like that! Those Zmans are tough as nails.
Nice video. Looks like a perfect way to spend a birthday weekend.
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Old 03-11-2014, 08:25 AM   #6
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Now that's a report!
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Old 03-11-2014, 08:39 AM   #7
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Freeeekin' awesome report! Thanks!
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Old 03-11-2014, 08:52 AM   #8
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sweet pics and report capt wade! i'll be sure to thank jarrod for turning me on to zman products!
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Old 03-11-2014, 10:36 AM   #9
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That looks like some fun bass fishing right there and all on one bait. NICE!
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Old 03-11-2014, 10:49 AM   #10
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Looks like fun.

Never been to Catalina and would like to do a group camping trip.
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Old 03-11-2014, 12:00 PM   #11
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that is a AWESOME report!!!
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Old 03-11-2014, 12:59 PM   #12
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Just like a kid in a candy store, looked like the front seat driver put you on the fish. Happy B Day.
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Old 03-11-2014, 01:51 PM   #13
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Happy Birthday Capt Wade!!!I was just there on Saturday breaking in another PB Captain on this... Name:  P1020035.jpg
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The weather was absolutely beautiful and no crowds! If I had known you where there, we could have taken you back across with us.
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Old 03-11-2014, 02:51 PM   #14
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Nice work man!
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Old 03-11-2014, 05:39 PM   #15
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Man I was hoping it was going to be awesome over there. We killed it on the cattle boat that day. I know if we killed it you must have been getti some nice calico specimen.
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Old 03-11-2014, 05:57 PM   #16
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Nice looking fish Wade! Thanks for the post!
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Old 03-11-2014, 06:54 PM   #17
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old skool sk8 t-shirts

Wade,
Are those t-shirts an ode to 'search and destroy' and 'vision street wear'...if so, i am feelin' ya.

Biggy Calicos, man!
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Old 03-11-2014, 10:44 PM   #18
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Nicely done Wade. They are some BIG calicos! Thanks for posting.
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Old 03-14-2014, 07:09 PM   #19
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Thanks Guys!

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Awesome video and stills. Those where some nice fat local bass. Saw the teeth up close in the video so yeah the gloves don't cover the finger tips. The video shows the weather a lot nicer than the weather forecast. I can't wait to go to Catalina again. Thanks for sharing Capt. Wade
It was cool meeting you at such clutch timing the other day!!
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I never get tired of watching your "productions" Wade. Always top notch!
Thanks Tim, Glad you enjoy them, I'll keep em coming!



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Those Catalina Calicos sure have some pretty colors.
A whole weekend on one swimbait, with teeth like that! Those Zmans are tough as nails. Nice video. Looks like a perfect way to spend a birthday weekend
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sweet pics and report capt wade! i'll be sure to thank jarrod for turning me on to zman products!
Thanks man, nice meeting you at FH LBC!



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Looks like fun.

Never been to Catalina and would like to do a group camping trip.
Ready for round 2!



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Just like a kid in a candy store, looked like the front seat driver put you on the fish. Happy B Day.
Thanks Bob! I guess all my ramblings about fish has finially paid off in fish!?..



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Happy Birthday Capt Wade!!!I was just there on Saturday breaking in another PB Captain on this... Attachment 11827

The weather was absolutely beautiful and no crowds! If I had known you where there, we could have taken you back across with us.

Ahhh man wish I knew too, I could have "tried" to compete with Romans slugs!
Thanks R.S.T.! From C.W.C.




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Man I was hoping it was going to be awesome over there. We killed it on the cattle boat that day. I know if we killed it you must have been getti some nice calico specimen.
It was nice seeing you at the landing, Josh! Hope you faired out just the same!



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Wade,
Are those t-shirts an ode to 'search and destroy' and 'vision street wear'...if so, i am feelin' ya.
Biggy Calicos, man!
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Nicely done Wade. They are some BIG calicos! Thanks for posting.
Thanks Mike, next one is geared directly from you man, stayed tuned..









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Old 03-14-2014, 10:26 PM   #20
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Epic report as always. Getting Good with that camera.
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