08-07-2018, 06:52 PM | #1 |
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Redondo halibut
Came in at 39lbs. Injured my back a few days prior. Thought I was good to fish that morning but at after fishing, my back was killing me so I couldn't even hold it away from my body for the "cool" pic. I'm at 80% now and hopefully will be back on the water in a week or two Got it on a sardine in 65ft of water while towing in another kayak. Different story but I call it the good luck kayak because once I tied into it I got bit on the first drop within seconds. Calcutta 400 15lb uglystick 2/0 circle hook 30lb flouro leader 4oz torpedo weight
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08-07-2018, 07:04 PM | #2 |
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Nice! I saw that fish!
It’s been pretty tough out there and a fish like this right now is a real miracle! Congrats!
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08-07-2018, 07:21 PM | #3 | |
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There was a bunch of guys loading up when I got out. Normally I talk to everyone but I just wanted to go home due to back pain. I even asked for a ride to the parking lot to put the fish on ice lol I didn't even get an official weight. I could have got some free hooks and shirt for the won weekly challenge. Next time...
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08-07-2018, 08:49 PM | #4 |
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Nice!
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08-07-2018, 09:53 PM | #5 |
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Nice Hali, Beto. I still haven't gotten one that nice. I guess I should target more fish on the bottom. Thanks for sharing.
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08-07-2018, 10:27 PM | #6 |
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congrats on that XXL hali
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08-07-2018, 11:00 PM | #7 |
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that's an awesome haul of a butt.
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Thanks Mark, I've seen your updates about the conditions at LJ. Looks like you are putting in time otw. It wouldn't hurt to drag a bait down at the bottom, you never know, the YT might be cruising low due to the high water temp.
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08-09-2018, 12:09 PM | #9 |
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very nice, congrats
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08-09-2018, 01:25 PM | #10 |
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Holy smokes, look at that beast!! Nice fish, congrats.
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08-09-2018, 05:27 PM | #11 |
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Damn that's a fatty! Congrats
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08-12-2018, 08:08 PM | #12 |
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Amazing fish.
Hope the back feels better, but a fish like that will help ease the pain! Congrats Beto! |
08-13-2018, 07:03 AM | #13 |
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beauty of a fish, was there to see it in person and it was a slug
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08-15-2018, 09:40 AM | #14 |
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Nice Halibut, Congratulations ! Hope your back is healed.
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08-19-2018, 09:00 AM | #15 |
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:nice fish fight I bet...wish we could catch doormats like that off beach here in FLA!!!
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