Here's a great fish story (and yes, it's true): 2001 Mid spring on the Southern California Pacific. A few friends got a 6-pack charter out of Dana Point. We reserved the boat in November because this guy (sorry I don't remember the Capt. or the boat) was supposed to have a knack for getting on top of the target. In Dana Point Harbor he said there were reports of the yellowtail "eating the paint off the boats!" He added cautiously there were reports of albacore at such and such sea mount but no guarentees--what do we want to do? We looked at each other and said in four-part harmony, "the albacore."
We slept the night while he and his deck hand got us to a spot that did have a bite or two for about an hour. Then all hell broke loose. The four of us all got a hookup and, as tuna usually do, began a circular fight. The deck hand had his back to the gunnal as he eyed the lines and proceeded to lift one of our rod tips and directed it over the person on one side or the other. This went on until the fourth and last fish was gaffed. The Captain, perched above us on a flying bridge, then exclaimed in all earnestness, "Good dancin boys!"
Before this I called myself a fisherman, but at that moment I felt that I had truly arrived.
Thomas Lee <tom_agww@yahoo.com> wrote:
Thomas Lee <tom_agww@yahoo.com> wrote:
Um, lets see Mich. in February = hard, icy? water. But that was a gimmie. Lake Arrowhead is 80 miles east of LA but it's 5,200 ft asl so the weather we had was very snowy. Clearing now with beautiful clear weather. No monster large mouths but fairly decent trout and what I think might be small mouth bass...and thet're small.I have a great story (and true) about a tuna trip on a chartered 6 pack sportfisher thats worth getting... However it's fairly late so I will tell it tomorrow. Thanks for the welcome. Glad to be here.
Doug Wilson <catfish.wilson@yahoo.com> wrote:Welcome Tom Catfish here from Michigan. Been busy fishing the hard water if ya know what I mean? Cal. must be warm hey? iTS ALMOST 30 OUT HERE TODAY. Enjoy the group. Glad to have you aboard.
martypalucska@aol.com wrote:Hello Tom and welcome to the group,Feel free to jump on in at anytime and share your stories, reports, recipes, photos, tips etc etc.thanks again for joining, Marty <*(((((><just wondering, does Lake Arrowhead have some of those big 15lb + California Largemouth bass in itThomas (Tom) Lee bd 8/8/44 Los Angeles now living in Cedar Glen near Lake Arrowhead, CAMarried no childrenIm a woodworker now but most of my career was as a Facility Mgr/ maintenance workerI fish the coastal waters of Southern Calif. & Mexico, favorite: East Cape, BajaFavorite fish to catch (and release): Barred Pargo!!Favorite method: Artificials, such as Rapallas (hope I spelled that right)Favorite lure/bait: above and mackerel (for yellowtail)Favorite fish to eat: Oh man, guess that would be Bluefin TunaFavorite non fish food: Pork shoulder roast w/ mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, tossed green saladOther hobby: Flying (mostly models, a/c just too expensive)Favorite TV show: NovaMovie: Heat w/ Robert Dinero (probably spelled that worng,too)Band/group: EaglesDrink: ManhattenSport: Table tennisStuck on an island...: Joni Mitchel or Ben FranklinDream fish location: Puerto RicoLastly, this wasn't asked but my favorite hero: Chuck Yeager (he likes fishing, too)
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