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Boat Fishing => Saltwater Boat Fishing Reports => : Latimeria December 08, 2019, 06:37:29 PM

: Tackle Busters (12/1)
: Latimeria December 08, 2019, 06:37:29 PM
I can't believe I forgot to post this...

So, I really hurt my shoulder on the overnight trip catching bluefin.  I was off the entire week and couldn't really fish since I couldn't do much with my arm and Thanksgiving somehow turned into and took up 3 days.  Between that and rain, I didn't even have many opportunities to get out and fish.
My last day before heading back to work, i decided to take the Curmudgeon out and catch some bass and rockfish.  I only brought one small 20# rockfish rod and 3 bass set ups.  Winds were down and conditions looked to be pretty good.

(https://i.imgur.com/Sghf5pR.jpg)

As I get out of the inlet, I see a mass of birds working and thought "Great, I'll catch up a bunch of macks for surf sharks" and ran the boat to the outer edge of the school.  I was just casting a 2oz megabait that I had tied on for rockfish when I got hit.  I was sure I had a nice bonito on, when it started to scream line and get off.  I reeled in my megabait to see all of the trebles straightened out!  WTF?!?!

I started to work the area and started metering some big fish...

(https://i.imgur.com/GCdSa6S.jpg)

I used a variety of methods and... well cut to the chase....

I hooked 4 more of these monsters and got two of them in, all on bass and light rockfish gear!!!  They crushed me!

First one was a hog and really kicked my ass!

(https://i.imgur.com/f8hymge.jpg)

I had another that just plain pulled the hook.

I get the 4th fish that slammed my line and it's a monster!  I was having problems with the new gaff for some reason and finally gaffed him to see the hook pulled out of this cheap piece of crap!
I was too tired and shaking a bit, but decided to troll a (s)medium rapala on the 20#and hooked up again!

After going 2 for 5 because of the small gear I was using, I called it quits and was in my driveway before noon!  I always wanted to do that!  LOL

Two big TOADS!!!  My busted shoulder prevented me from properly holding them, but you get the point.

(https://i.imgur.com/UnVkaDS.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/pAlPucx.jpg)

Unfortunately, the second and much bigger fish busted my aluminum shampoo when I thumped him on the noggin.

(https://i.imgur.com/iKbyQ4V.jpg)

And the piece of crap gaff from cabelas was only held in there with a small squirt of glue...

(https://i.imgur.com/Of0krUu.jpg)

Well, that's about it.  Thanks for reading and sorry it's a week late!
: Re: Tackle Busters (12/1)
: Eric H December 08, 2019, 06:50:22 PM
Nice yellows Tom 8)
: Re: Tackle Busters (12/1)
: vdisney December 09, 2019, 04:12:56 AM
Oh hell yeah Tom..............just think what would have happened if you had the right tackle.  Hope your shoulder feels better soon.
: Re: Tackle Busters (12/1)
: spideyjg December 09, 2019, 06:30:33 AM
Is the gaff OK other wise? Probably can epoxy it and maybe put a pin in it. Hook shaft looks a bit smooth to glue properly.
: Re: Tackle Busters (12/1)
: Pinoyfisher December 09, 2019, 11:26:46 AM
Just pony up a little and have Len hook you up. He does them fancy gaffs with a Turks head knot. Looks like it was an awesome day! I can see why the young bucks rock hop all the way to the end of the jetty looking for YT!
: Re: Tackle Busters (12/1)
: Latimeria December 09, 2019, 01:27:53 PM
Is the gaff OK other wise? Probably can epoxy it and maybe put a pin in it. Hook shaft looks a bit smooth to glue properly.

I have a plan in my head what I want to do.  It'll be a hell of a bunch more stable!
: Re: Tackle Busters (12/1)
: Latimeria December 09, 2019, 01:28:50 PM
Just pony up a little and have Len hook you up. He does them fancy gaffs with a Turks head knot. Looks like it was an awesome day! I can see why the young bucks rock hop all the way to the end of the jetty looking for YT!

That might be what I do...


Thanks guys, those were some shallow water toads!
: Re: Tackle Busters (12/1)
: jrodda December 09, 2019, 09:44:12 PM
Thats a pleasant surprise, glad the busted tackle didn’t leave you out of the action!
: Re: Tackle Busters (12/1)
: xjchad December 10, 2019, 07:33:10 AM
That sounds fun Tom!  8)