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Originally Posted by TJones
although this type of fishing is not rocket science ,
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In Tony's defense he's kind of quoting me here. We had a conversation the day prior when he asked if it was a good time to come down (to La Jolla). Rightfully so, he was kind of amped to make the two hour drive after his last trip.
Where Tony absolutely kicked this fish's ass! He put the wood to 'em---or was it the other way around? Regardless, I was a proud Papa!
When Tony inquired about La Jolla over the phone, it was overcast with large surf and windy as hell. Keep in mind this location and chewing White Sea Bass is twenty minutes from Tony's house. So drive for four hours to fight far from ideal conditions? A no-brainer decision if you asked me.
While squid bed fishing is far from rocket-science, most guys, tend to do one of two things. One, not use all the tools they may have. Or, two (which in most cases proves to be much worse), over-think their options. From the looks of the photo it seems, Tony, did what the situation required at the time. He should be proud of his catch. I'm two hours away and stoked for him! He caught a fish that many, many men, would practically kill for. A fish that will haunt most guys dreams for the rest of their lives. Being appropriately named (for them anyway), ghosts.
However, when guessing the weight of a fish I really try to take emotion and stoke out of the equation. So I'll guess between 45 lb and 51 lbs. A nice fish, regardless. Without a certified scale I'd rather someone just tell me the exact length. Unless, of course, Tony grew a foot in a week and gained a hundred pounds---I'll stick with my estimate.
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Edit: after looking at the sideways bendo shot. If anyone ever sees, Tony, on a fish and the damn rod isn't bent (like the photo)---will someone please, for me, scream
TURN THE HANDLE!!!
Thanks.