Offshore Birthday kelp donkeys

islandhooker

Fish whisperer
  • Jun 29, 2007
    329
    634
    ca
    Name
    chris
    Boat Name
    Parker 2120
    It’s a tradition that I go fishing every year on my birthday.
    And the fish gods always look upon me.
    We launched out of shelter island around 4:30 am and got 2 scoops of deans.
    Headed out to the 425 in beautiful seas.
    Put out the trollers and quickly hooked a few bonitos.
    Trolled down towards the upper hidden and found a nice paddy approx 10 miles south of the 425.
    By 9:00 am we got limits for 3 people all on flyline.
    We were tripled up many times. Most of the fish were big models. Got a few smaller ones too.
    We got our limit then called out the gps numbers on channel 72 to help others out. Kelps we’re far and few between today.
    A few boats showed up and rods were bent.
    We ended up keeping 15 and catch and release a lot more.
    Great trip for sure and tons of fun.

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    mandoman68

    Big Loco
    Mar 3, 2008
    869
    715
    Aztlan
    Name
    Mandoman
    Boat Name
    Kathleen
    It’s a tradition that I go fishing every year on my birthday.
    And the fish gods always look upon me.
    We launched out of shelter island around 4:30 am and got 2 scoops of deans.
    Headed out to the 425 in beautiful seas.
    Put out the trollers and quickly hooked a few bonitos.
    Trolled down towards the upper hidden and found a nice paddy approx 10 miles south of the 425.
    By 9:00 am we got limits for 3 people all on flyline.
    We were tripled up many times. Most of the fish were big models. Got a few smaller ones too.
    We got our limit then called out the gps numbers on channel 72 to help others out. Kelps we’re far and few between today.
    A few boats showed up and rods were bent.
    We ended up keeping 15 and catch and release a lot more.
    Great trip for sure and tons of fun.

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    GREAT JOB!! Thank you for helping others on the water...let's keep this going.
     
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