Black Pearl 2 Day report

[Iceman]

After discussing our options with the Black Pearl of our weekend destination San Clemente Island held the best prospects, with warmer water and the possibility of making squid to go with our tank of sardine. 12 of us loaded up and motored out with the crew of 4. The grill was turned on and burgers were cooked up. We arrived to SCI before first light, but could not get any squid to go on the jigs. Water temps hovered between 59-61 throughout. Day one we fished Pyramid Cove and found good halibut fishing and shooting,(Dave freediving) a few mystery fish lost and lots of sheephead, whitefish and bass. Wind kicked up a little harder than forecast, but laid down again for the last couple hours of fishing.

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We got a little squid to come up under the lights the next night, but none on the jigs and none really floated. We made killer big sardines and mini macks for day 2 fishing. We moved to Horse Cove for day 2 and found the biggest fish of the trip, but less numbers, the calicos were hungry in the kelp. Winds were light with high fog. We fished until 1pm and started loading up for the ride home. Crew worked hard and made the trip fun. Great group to fish with! The Black Pearl trips will only get better as the water warms and the crew gets all the details dialed in. Next trip is May 12,13 and only half full.

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[PapaDave]

Halibut, Sheephead, Witefish and Calcio's? Sounds good to me, I'll take it! See you on the 12th

[blitzburgh]

Nice! Looks beautiful!!!

[NextBite]

Thanks for the report Andy :D

[Gigafish]

The islands in a kayak. Sureal.:cheers1:

[Amish Ed]

Jealous. Love that last photo too.

[ful-rac]

Mango the parrot on the black pearl....mean little boogger!!!

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[lgdpt]

...can the boat accomodate PA's?

[Iceman]

...can the boat accomodate PA's?

It does not look like a PA with this giant on board, but Ya! PAs no problemo.



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[lgdpt]

Awesome, I will try to round up a friend and book a trip... THanks

It does not look like a PA with this giant on board, but Ya! PAs no problemo.

[NextBite]

Nice Hali Don :D

[bellcon]

Good times, thanks for putting it all together Andy:luxhello:




Respect the flat kind!

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[Iceman]

Don congrats! did you wait until 4:20 to post on purpose?...........because our departure date was 4/20.......why else. :sifone:

BTW the Big Game 90 got their first WSB this weekend at SCI and the Freedom got a YT. Things look ready to pop out there.

I love this picture, where would you rather be shoulder to shoulder or Captain plastic?

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[MrPukaShell]

Is it July yet? Can't wait for the trip. Thanks for posting...

[ctrujillo]

is that the iceman peddeling:confused::(:p:D

[ccoral]

To all on trip it was my first but not my last, nice hanging with you all from down south hit me up if you want to come north. It be a couple weeks as I'm
going to let arm heal.

[ful-rac]

To all on trip it was my first but not my last, nice hanging with you all from down south hit me up if you want to come north. It be a couple weeks as I'm
going to let arm heal.

Hopefully your arm gets better soon...! Would love to come up north one of these days. Ill be talking to ya!

Tony.

[Enceladus]

The trip was flat out awesome. I just finished eating a nice piece of fresh halibut. The rest of it is vacuum wrapped and in the freezer. Good times!

[bigbarrels]

Amazing trip! Was able to try halibut fishing from the yak for the first time, hang out with some good people, and enjoy some amazing time on the water. :D

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My friend hooked into a BSB that took 40 minutes to land and towed him out to sea
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[keenefish]

To all on trip it was my first but not my last, nice hanging with you all from down south hit me up if you want to come north. It be a couple weeks as I'm
going to let arm heal.
Next time, at-least you won the beer drinking comp.
Dave

[keenefish]

Gona look for some c bass now, videos coming soon. here is one, second one coming.
Dave

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[slayersmith]

Nice head shot!!!

[NEEFFF]

that is F'ing awsome:you_rock:

[battleborn]

that was great footage!

[ful-rac]

HOLY CRAP DAVE!!!! Who needs a fishing pole????? That was cool!
Tony.

[mtnbykr2]

Great footage there, now I know I need to pay attention to those bumps in the sand on the meter....thanks for sharin....
it's almost 05/18 ready Tony?:reel:

[TEAMFISH]

Whoa!! Lights OUT!

[ful-rac]

:linesnap:Great footage there, now I know I need to pay attention to those bumps in the sand on the meter....thanks for sharin....
it's almost 05/18 ready Tony?:reel:

Hells yeah always have alot of fun on these trips!!! Good fishn or not!

[carbonbass]

is a mini X capable of doing these trips? Maybe i will have a better kayak by then or can borrow my friends outback if need be

damn i meant to post this in the black pearl dates thread lol im going to repost there

[keenefish]

Great footage there, now I know I need to pay attention to those bumps in the sand on the meter....thanks for sharin....
it's almost 05/18 ready Tony?:reel:

Here is a video of one I missed, it was so well blended in the sand I couldnt tell how big it was till I just saw the vid, I'm guessing 28" or so. http://youtu.be/dtVTm367qSA

[ful-rac]

Damn! That thing was lightning fast!:eek:

[GregAndrew]

I know it is a surprise, but I concentrated on Butts. I was hoping to join a new club with a biggun, but I will settle for the day 1 jackpot.

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[mtnbykr2]

I would have bet you would have targeted something else...not!...as usual
great video from the master....looks like a great day on the water...it must be that hat...the hoodie was only good for a 23.5...lol:D

[Yakin]

I know it is a surprise, but I concentrated on Butts. I was hoping to join a new club with a biggun, but I will settle for the day 1 jackpot.


hey what are you using for a rod leash?

[NextBite]

Nice Hali Video's Guys ;)

[keenefish]

I know it is a surprise, but I concentrated on Butts. I was hoping to join a new club with a biggun, but I will settle for the day 1 jackpot.

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Nice video and editing, what do you use for that? So where you got that 22lb was close to where I shot the 21lb but mine was a few hours later in the day and closer to those rocks.
Dave

[Smudge]

Nice shot Keen! Did you see the halibut before messing with the sole?

[bellcon]

Great videos Dave, :cheers1:
you were not kidding when you said the head shot put that butt to sleep!
and good meeting you
let me know when we are gonna hit PV

[lgdpt]

It does not look like a PA with this giant on board, but Ya! PAs no problemo.

Thanks Andy, just booked 2 spots in August. Cant wait!

[slayersmith]

Awesome Video Greg!!! :you_rock:

[radastaff]

Hali madness
looks like a fun time


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[FLORIDA BOY!]

Awsome trip! Thanx for putting together the trip andy! Everybody was nice and met some cool guys. I had a blast, even off the kayak fishing from the boat was fun. No halibut for me , but 2 calicos, misc. rock fish and about 40-50 sheepshead. So i came home with a limit of 10 nice goats and some tasty white fish.

[keenefish]

Nice shot Keen! Did you see the halibut before messing with the sole?
No, after 4 hours of being fishless I got lucky and saw that butt while
I was going up for more air. Could be karma too since I let the sand
Dab go?
Belcon, I have been diving 3 days straight all over pv and cabrillo break wall
But all the butts and cbass moved out, they could be deep and
Feeding on squid. Today I took a day off even though my life guard buddy
Called me and said the viz in the bu looked good today. I have a exciting week
Of trout fishing in Branson with the fam to visit the wife's family there,
Thank god grandma lives on a fully stocked lake!
Dave

[Salty Dog]

Great trip, awesome crew, and the Pearl did not run out of Buds!!!

[GregAndrew]

Dave, on the recommendation of someone in the know, I bought Adobe Premier Elements 10. Got a great price on it from CheapAntivirus.com that is in Orange county so it came quickly. It has way more bells and whistles than I am up to speed on, but you can learn as you go with this program.

[blitzburgh]

Great videos guys!

[Iceman]

Anthony made the local news thanks to Phil Friedman :D

http://redondobeach.patch.com/articles/giant-black-sea-bass-drags-man-out-to-see

[bigbarrels]

Anthony made the local news thanks to Phil Friedman :D

http://redondobeach.patch.com/articles/giant-black-sea-bass-drags-man-out-to-see


That is pretty cool! That photographer looks like he has some skills :D

[Yakin]

Anthony made the local news thanks to Phil Friedman :D

http://redondobeach.patch.com/articles/giant-black-sea-bass-drags-man-out-to-see

WOW now it needs to be front page on LA Times

[ful-rac]

WOW now it needs to be front page on LA Times

If it was on the front page of LA times it would be for harrasment of endangered species!!!! :eek:

[keenefish]

No, after 4 hours of being fishless I got lucky and saw that butt while
I was going up for more air. Could be karma too since I let the sand
Dab go?
Belcon, I have been diving 3 days straight all over pv and cabrillo break wall
But all the butts and cbass moved out, they could be deep and
Feeding on squid. Today I took a day off even though my life guard buddy
Called me and said the viz in the bu looked good today. I have a exciting week
Of trout fishing in Branson with the fam to visit the wife's family there,
Thank god grandma lives on a fully stocked lake!
Dave

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[lamb]

Missed this one while away - KILLER TRIP FOR U GUYS, good stuff! :cheers1: