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Old 11-27-2015, 02:16 PM   #1
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Dana Point Black Friday 11/27

I finally can post my first fish report!

Went out of Dana Point harbor around 8am, water 65 degrees, slightly breezy. Took my father in law out on my Hobie Outfitter Tandem.

We got out behind the long breaker and I hooked a baby Halibut, then 2 times had something big pulling my drag before finally breaking the hook free. Bummed out, got sea sick after re-tying the rig. Decided to head back into the harbor to calmer water.

Just inside the harbor near the 5mph bouys I decide to throw a plastic out. Let it sink to the bottom and started to drift it. Few seconds later I get a hookup! Hardly much fight at first but as soon as I saw what it was it took a dive. Looked to me like a legal Halibut! After a few minutes of it circling the boat, my father in law got it in the net and we landed it.

Turned out to be 28", my first legal halibut off the kayak! I was stoked! Felt great after losing whatever broke off out there. Can't wait to get back there!
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Old 11-27-2015, 02:26 PM   #2
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Wow, very nice, I'm still waiting to make my first real fish report so it's good to see someone else's success story. Great report
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Old 11-27-2015, 02:30 PM   #3
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Wow, very nice, I'm still waiting to make my first real fish report so it's good to see someone else's success story. Great report
Don't give up Harry! It's all worth it when you land it! Thanks for the kind words.
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Old 11-27-2015, 03:49 PM   #4
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Nice Work Starsky!!!

Was thinking of going out tomorrow, however I think I'll let the water settle down one more day...congrates on the first legal 'butt from the yak!!

I'm also, still looking for my first...

Thanks for the report,
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Old 11-27-2015, 04:00 PM   #5
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Tasty eater right there!
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Old 11-27-2015, 04:26 PM   #6
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First!

May your future reports be of such good fortune.
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Old 11-27-2015, 05:08 PM   #7
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Those Hali always put up the big fight once they see you. Glad to see you got the upper hand on em'!
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Old 11-27-2015, 07:12 PM   #8
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Also thinking about heading out tomorrow. I will probably test it out, sounds like they're chewing. Nice Work
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Old 11-27-2015, 11:59 PM   #9
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Congrats on that 1st legal off the 'yak. Now you get the pleasure of eating it
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Old 11-28-2015, 05:54 AM   #10
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Make the trip home all the more satisfying. Congrats and may you continue to out do yourself.
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Old 11-28-2015, 02:01 PM   #11
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Thanks for the kind words everyone! Loving Dana point this week. Wednesday scored 4 legal lobsters and Friday my first Halibut. Had a great Thanksgiving. Hope to get back there soon.

-Sal
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Old 11-28-2015, 02:27 PM   #12
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Now just repeat it next sat. for the Steven Green tournament.
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Old 11-28-2015, 02:28 PM   #13
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Now just repeat it next sat. for the Steven Green tournament.
Trying to figure out my schedule to get out there, thinking of taking my son.
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Old 11-28-2015, 03:04 PM   #14
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Good job, bro. I've never caught anything good inside DP Harbor like you just did. Good stuff.
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