Santa Monica Bay Surprise

[GregAndrew]

Originally Posted by carbonbass

dude do you ever break using that light tackle? Lol!?

only when I am too lazy to retie or allow myself to accept a bad knot. So, of course, the first good bite i had that day popped right at the knot. Maybe 3 weeks is too long for 1 leader?

Originally Posted by 619-SWIM-DOG

So calm, cool, and collective you are Greg. If only
I was that mellow. Nice job on the CNR.

Pretend your fish is just your favorite super sized meal at your fast food place. Then handle it accordingly ( and no Tony, that doesn't mean inhale your fish).

Originally Posted by kobra

Nice release on that tough sob!!!

Gotta keep the genetics of that fish around.

Originally Posted by FlyFishinYakr

X2. Congrats & Kudos for the C & R!
When I was decking in Redondo we occasionally caught one trolling the big Rapalas (CD-18's) during the El Niño years of '83-'85 because we constantly saw "breezing fish" throughout the bay!
How warm was the water where you were fishing (if you noticed)?
FFY

Not sure of the temp, cause that is the first thing to go on my Airmar transducer.

Originally Posted by roby

Now, if you could catch a bluegill at Perris, you would reach legendary status.

I have to leave something to dream about.

[YakHanded]

Originally Posted by GregAndrew

Gotta keep the genetics of that fish around.

this is why you are a legend good sir. What a rewarding day that must've been. Nice one!

[GregAndrew]

I only aspire to inspire legendary release practices. But there is nothing legendary in what I do. I just try to do what I would want everyone else, in my position, to do. Although, the barbs vack and forth among my friends should be taken in that context .

[Dannowar]

You're a legend whether you like it or not