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Kayak Fishing Zone => Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) => Topic started by: FisHunter on August 03, 2009, 02:42:16 PM
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WX called for small swell and light winds.....they were right! I'll try to break it all down, but if i type/sound like i'm still a lil'giddy, it's because I AM!!
Sat.Morning started out with a hung over BareLing, it threw up a large smelt(see pic1)
Then a dizzy-Cabbie(see pic2), as I burned one wish of the three it granted me upon release, it gifted me a stank-crab and a fresh whole octopus(see pic3).......I've heard stories and seen the carnage after something like this happens.......and IT DID! I rigged it just like i've been taught and told, but never did. My plan was to drift for Halibut in the sandy areas, then target VariousRockfish later on after i get thoroughly pissed&frustrated.
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...on the first drop, i drifted for 5ft. and it hooks into something big(see pic1)
I put it in the footwells, labeled it my lucky star(see pic2). Well, now i'm in that frustrated mode after Arron fools a Halibut, a few hundred feet from me...I QUIT!!
So now i'm looking for a 24" Vermillion(that i've been hunting for all along the entire coast from BigSur to ShelterCove. I FOUND IT!!
pic3~ 24" SquirmyVermy / Fooled,Pictured&Released.....they grow to a max.size of 30" @ 60years.......i couldn't just kill it for a meal, it's been surviving down there for longer than i have up here.
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WTG Adam...You're still on the roll! Congrat on the HUGE Vermillion and thanks for the report & pictures.
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and this is only day 1? :smt005
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Now that's a toad! Solid work.
Help a mountain guy out; What's MO?
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Anticipation building.....come on dude!
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Help a mountain guy out; What's MO?
Been seeing that lately in some reports. I think it has something to do with NOT giving up location (refer to DanMan's BH post for THAT info... :smt044)
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DUDE! I thought JUly was YOur month! NOW i haVE to bear WitnESS fOr the WhoLE moNTH of aUguST 2. CRaPPin ShiZZer. CONgratS. Ifall BeforE yOUr Feet, a mere MorTal In ADAMS WORLD! :smt006
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I thought the smelt was a banana... but I know you wouldn't waste one...
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Mo = Members Only. A post that will not be moved to the general reports section.
Adam - You suck. I hate you.
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Mo = Members Only. A post that will not be moved to the general reports section.
Adam - You suck. I hate you.
:smt044 :smt044 :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
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Mo = Members Only. A post that will not be moved to the general reports section.
Adam - You suck. I hate you.
:smt044 :smt044 :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
He's climbing up the AOTY ladder, one target at a time (unless you count this report, then it's 3 targets per weekend!) We couldn't get him off the water on day 2.
Last man paddling=Da FisHunter, hunting his way to the beach
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Back to shore for some grubbin and to draw up sundays hunt plan.
Sunday arrives and i feel like i've spent Fri and Saturday at the ocean, only to return home to shower, eat dinner, sleep, recycle dinner :smt011 and back to my Halibut hunt again on Sunday, some call it MADNESS!!
I deploy a 'puss over very select Halibut Grounds, but to no avail. So I quit! Now it's a large sized Cabbie i'm looking for(everyone else has a big one). I'm looking for deep drop-offs in the Hot Zone and boy did i find one. I sent it down and it got inhaled quick!, just peeled me while my pole bounced off my thigh and yak-side= BINK! broke me off and now I am Real_PISSED. I turn to grab my tackle for a re-set up, i look down and see i have my SECOND pole ready to go with my go-to WhiteScampie(thanks Sean!) After my break-off, i radioed it to the fellas that i had a big one on and it burned me bad, I'm gonna get that Faulker!!!!...stand by!! I paddled over the spot and guess what hit? This beast was hooked right between it's2front teeth and WORKED me hard for over 15 min.
I alerted the crew i had something big, but no color yet. I then get it to leader and see a large white something below," BIG ASS HALIBUT!!!!",not! Sean was the first to arrive&assist with documenting this life changing moment of mine. THANKS Sean!! i'll forever be your personal photog boy= FOREVER!
Help a mountain guy out; What's MO?
Been seeing that lately in some reports. I think it has something to do with NOT giving up location (refer to DanMan's BH post for THAT info... :smt044)
Members Only!!! not gonna make it to the Lurkers report at all.
DUDE! I thought JUly was YOur month! NOW i haVE to bear WitnESS fOr the WhoLE moNTH of aUguST 2. CRaPPin ShiZZer. CONgratS. Ifall BeforE yOUr Feet, a mere MorTal In ADAMS WORLD! :smt006
my head is growing faster than my eggo already, please stop that kind of sillyness!!!!
BUTiDOloveIT and I DO LOVE YOU TOO! :smt008
......con't,
it measured to 41 inches and with a quarter of it in laying in my footwells, the scale was over 25lbs.......so i'm calling it 28lbs!!! WHAT a FIGHT!!!! you'll get a big one one day and remember that when that jig hooks them dead center&upper jaw, you'll know exactly what i'm refering to.
i'm still so juiced i'm gonna just post the remainder of the pics i told Sean just to click away while i do the fun-dirty work.
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it was quit hard to control, measure and keep her happy. I had to stop and just take a breath after wrestling with it. I put her back in the water and told her to relax, everything is gonna be o.k. in a few more clicks.
See the sequence of it all and the final HawgTroughSlide below!!!
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nice ling adam! way to go. that last pic almost looks like you're about to cry - tears of joy maybe!
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wow!
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Unbelievable! Adam, you must have made a deal with the devil to be fishing this good! :smt096
Any one of your fish this year would have been amazing all by itself, but the collection of trophies you have gathered is nothing short of amazing.
So knock it off F@*%er! Stop hogging the mojo! :smt005
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Dude, all kidding aside, that is a monster and MAD-PROPS for releasing her.
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ADam I do think that at 41 inches you selling yourself short. I caught one at 28# in Ft Bragg and it measured out at 46. I know yours is bigger than 41. What an amazing fish. Thanks for letting her go. I dont think I could have. You are a man among men my friend.
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more action......
nice ling adam! way to go. that last pic almost looks like you're about to cry - tears of joy maybe!
Yep!! the whole paddle back in, i balled like a baby.
.....con't,
And if that weren't enough.....as i paddled back in(cuz i had quit) i looked down on my FF and see an arch behind a rock. Drop down the scampi and INSTANT POW!
it hits my teaser.
pic1&2~ 23"Cabbie will do......even though i was hunting for a 24"
then i really quit, for real this time, as the fellas were calling for me from shore(we had a few safety points to address) I hooted and pack it up, then looked down(repeat same from above) and POW!!
pic3~ a fat blackie wants scampi too!
as i pulled away from the action, i pinched myself, for this day i had dreamed of and thought it was all just that, A DREAM! :smt010
was it? :smt005
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I am sooo stoked just to have been there & seen that behemoth from the deep in person. Shooting the pics was just gravy. Anytime you need a pic Adam, I'm there for ya!
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got dam!
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Yeah, a really great day out there Sunday. It was day #2 for me, but that was nothing compared to Bigwavedave and Fishunter, who made it out for their 3rd day in a row. (Yep, it was that good).
Met up with Aaron, Dave, Sandman, HDRich, and Fishunter early, then EricB, Mike & a few other showed for the second wave.
I had gotten some quality fish the previous day so I was on a catch-and-release mission (unless I got something really good). I was there for the fun of it, & I certainly had that. Aaron sticks that nice ling right off the bat & amps everyone up. Dave mentioned that the bite might turn on around 9am, but at 8:46 my swimbait get slammed on my light rod (20lb braid, abu c5500, uglystik m) and I feel the slow pull with the rapid headshakes. Flatt-teh! After a bit of freaking out by the fish I get the 28", 7lb halibut on the clip. Sweet!
I ended the day with a score of assorted rockies, (with one 20" grass rf), a couple nice cabzone to 22", a couple nice lings (approx. 30" & 33"). All fish released today except for the hali.
I got to witness a true seabeast when Fishunter brought "the beast from 6 fathoms" up from the depths. It seriously looked like that monster could take you down with it had it decided to try. Absolutely amazing. So happy I could be there to photog Adam in all his glory, as it was a sight to behold.
Freakin' great weekend spent OTW with DaBeanCrew!
Sunday afternoon, aching from two days' extensive paddling & hard fishin', looking out over a gorgeous shimmering blue sea, with a winning crew to hang & laugh it up with-it just doesn't get better than that, anywhere.
Thanks for being out there guys, & making for a great time all weekend.
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You are tearing it up Adam!
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You're da man Adam. Thanks for the minute report and awesome pictures!!!
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Year of the FisHunter!
Congrats Adam, really inspiring.
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did you release it after you took the picture or did he get the billy club? :smt007 :smt003
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sick photos....great fish!
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Adam, you rock! Good job on the fish and a gReaT rEpoRt!
Al
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Wow... that fish is magnificent! I've said it before, but props to you, my brother, for releasing that one and so many other trophy fish.
And thanks for not mentioning the part where I screamed like a girl.
I hate spiders.
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I'm toast from just returning from the annual family campout, but I had to respond to this (thanks for the headline so I knew what to skip and what to go see!).
You are my f#*%ing hero.
:smt001
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What a sea-monster!
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IN-F*ING-CREDIBLE!!! Finally get to see the heifer verm, but then a 23" cabbie and a behemoth ling?!?! You got some seriously good karma workin' for ya, Adam. Congrats on 3 PB's in a row. :smt038
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Great Ling!! WTG
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Sorry guys I had the preview on the shore, when I met up with Hunter himself, can I be your padawan my Jedi Master, I was wondering when are you going to show off those, as usual its an honor to fish with you, you remain indescribable, :smt002 :smt002 :smt002
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WOW, just WOW. Nice catch man! That's determination man. You did it! Also i think that ling could eat a small child. Nice man, you and others are like idols for the noobs here. Congrats! :smt003
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Nice fishing dude. You are on a roll. That Ling is unbelievable!
Kudos for catching and releasing--especially the Vermillion--I'll do the same if I ever get one that big again--that's why I now use a net or a Boga instead of a gaff. But no Halibut is going back this year on orders from the wife and kids. <fingers crossed>
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Wow...you have reached a whole new level this year! WTG.
HB
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Lazer squid on the teaser. My fav at Albion. Adam, I quit AOTY :smt002
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sweet job dude
this is your year
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Adam, remember I said you were ready....
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well deserved brow :smt045 Big props on the release :smt002
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You keep this up...."You're gonna need a bigger boat" Chief Brody
Great fish
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ADAM,YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
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FH, you're a cool level headed guy and all but after this report it's gonna be hard to stay humble man.. CUZ YOU'RE TEARING IT UP!!!! Straight up certified slayrider!! Your karma pts. are through the roof. Big props for all the releases.
Z
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What's the word I'm looking for to describe Adam?
Can anyone help me out?
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The REAL Fishunter. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. If you don't win AOTY you should be NCKA member of the year.
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Adam, when you got it you got it. Great job!
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What's the word I'm looking for to describe Adam?
Can anyone help me out?
Legend!
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Only word Adam, DAMMMMMM
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Year of the FisHunter!
Congrats Adam, really inspiring.
Ditto!!! :groupwave
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So what's next on your mega-streak catching agenda? No wait, don't tell me. I love all these surprises. Thanks man. Wishing you " Bent rods & Big butts". :smt004 jim
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So what's next on your mega-streak catching agenda? No wait, don't tell me. I love all these surprises. Thanks man. Wishing you " Bent rods & Big butts". :smt004 jim
Monte Dino!!! :smt002
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What's the word I'm looking for to describe Adam?
Can anyone help me out?
Legend!
Thank you Bill.
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You are so on it! Thanks for the entertainment FH. Uh, sorry.... Sir FH!
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it is all still very overwhelming.....ALL of IT!! I CAN NOT put into words, how i feel and won't even try to, other than to thanks you ALL for keeping my head growing bigger than it needs to be :smt009
and REAL_Thanks to someone(even though i have a looooong list of many others :smt008 ) who showed me the ropes in small increments, built my confidence, by taking me under his paddle and teaching me the all the basics and fundimentals of this sport.....................
Thanks Mooch!!.......for you are the one i need to thanks first!
THANK YOU ALL FOR the TIMES I WILL CHARRISH FOREVER :smt022
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My Hubby is HOT HOT HOT!!! :smt049HOT!!!
MrsFisHunter
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My Hubby is HOT HOT HOT !!! :smt049
MrsFisHunter
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Unbelievable... "Hall of Fame/Legend".... streak and year....KeEp it GoInG...!!!
In AWE,
Gue
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and REAL_Thanks to someone
don't forget to thank barbara too - otherwise she might not let you finish off your hot streak :smt002
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Adam,
This could not have happend to a better man. You have put in the time on the water and have honed your skills. You have some great memories to show for it to. Congratulations and I am very happy for you. Keep it going. And yes Adam your HOT HOT HOT :smt044
See ya
Kevin
PS Mooch don't get jealous about the HOT HOT HOT thing.
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Awesome day on the water and a killer NCKA crew! It was great to finally fish with you Adam. You are my bet to take AOTY 2009!
The positive energy and big fish mojo are so strong around FisHunter I could feel it in the air.Congrats on an awesome lingzilla! Just hearing the play by play on the VHF had me amped and my triple play was the gravy.Let's do it again!
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pic3~ 24" SquirmyVermy / Fooled,Pictured&Released.....they grow to a max.size of 30" @ 60years.......i couldn't just kill it for a meal, it's been surviving down there for longer than i have up here.
This is my favorite line in your report. Most anglers would have bonked that thing but your knowledge of the life history of rockfishes and your ethics shined through! Then you go on to release that ling as well. Dude, I admire your ethical fishing style even more than your catching abilities. And I must say you write some of the most entertaining reports. Looking forward to the next report with your personal best halibut!
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I don't know how you guys manage to multi task while hauling in big fish. Ben video taping his fight with a ling, awesome video with the reel singing my favorite tune. Adam with play by play on the radio got me to stop fishing my personal best drift and paddle over to see what was going on. What stopped me was him stating that he hooked into something big and then about ten minutes later comes back on the air saying he was still battling the beast. Okay I can see him fishing alone way north of my location but I know he doesn't tend to exagerate, well maybe a little with his report of a five foot halibut coming to color which turns into a three and a half foot lingzilla.
Funniest point of the day had to be Eric B, who plays bass in a band. I am guessing he is a singer too because of the high pitched sounds coming from him as a giant black spider was crawling up his leg. Good comedy there!!!
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pic3~ 24" SquirmyVermy / Fooled,Pictured&Released.....they grow to a max.size of 30" @ 60years.......i couldn't just kill it for a meal, it's been surviving down there for longer than i have up here.
This is my favorite line in your report. Most anglers would have bonked that thing but your knowledge of the life history of rockfishes and your ethics shined through! Then you go on to release that ling as well. Dude, I admire your ethical fishing style even more than your catching abilities. And I must say you write some of the most entertaining reports. Looking forward to the next report with your personal best halibut!
Thanks for the kind words......and I'll try not to let you down bro!
and Dave~~ i remember you saying you hook&released a 24in black, durring your P'Best Drift and I was about to come and join you for the action...those BigBlacks do fight good......good on you for letting it go, and maybe they'll go get thier BiggerBrothers and Sisters for a FamilyReunion!! :smt005
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amazing work my friend.
with the way things are going for you, Im thinking the raiders are going to the super-B
enjoy the permagrin
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:jawdrop...You are the man Adam!!! Nicely done. I knew you were Legend material. My kids kids will probably talk about you in years to come after all your reports I have shown them. Keep it going!!!
Congrats,
Ray
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My kids kids will probably talk about you in years to come after all your reports I have shown them. Keep it going!!!
Congrats,
Ray
Seriously..... this comment puts tears in my keyboard.....it means alot & thanks Ray
......i better keep my language/ typing clean, now i know the kids are reading the reports.....ooopps! :smt009
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most Awesome stats...PB's OMG>>>WTG!!! Keep it up!!!... :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
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Yes!!!
Adam you are a beast on fire! I couldn't be happier for you! (thenAgAINtheYEARisYOUnG...wHAtsNexT???)
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wHAtsNexT???
That's what I'm wondering... And he keeps pulling stuff out of the hat....!
I'm looking forward to the next trick.
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I personally think its going to be A huge Albie or something of that nature! Something that doesnt belong in our northern waters!!! Maybe A huge humbolt squid! :smt102 I dont know but it will be GREAT!!!
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Adam,
Your energy and enthusiasm is incredible. You're the mature version of that dude "Jai Boi" ( I Likey Fish).
Watching you run along Highway 1 with your yak on your head, stopping to high five me, then running down the stairs to the beach had me smiling all day... :smt044
Rich
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My first thought is, "AW, Dayum! That Fishunter got ANOTHER one!" But you get out there and earn each one, can't knock that. Well done. :smt003
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Adam, I've called you fishkiller instead of fishhunter a few times. Up in Albion when you told me you release all your fish I felt pretty stupid. I won't do it again. Happy Hunting!
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We all get lucky from time to time....but sustainable, consistant luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
We all ooh and ahh at Adams results but few are jealous of the long and sometimes difficult effort it took to get this way. Endless hours at sea alone in the sun.
Once a reporter asked Arnold Swartzenegger [ in his prime] what he could do to become like him.
Arnold said..."You can't"
"What do you mean I can't?" said the reporter indignantly.
Then Arnold says..."You cant because you are not willing to pay the dues."
Adam has paid the dues.
Steve
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Adam, Congrats on the big Ling that is a hell of a threshold to break. Good job on the release. Craig
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...hell of a threshhold to break.
"Fold..."
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:notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
Well Done Hunter.....
Well Done :smt004 ......... Your a Class Act and Well Deserved.......
Danglin ....... :salut:
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absolutely awesome adam, so happy for you, you are the inspiration for me in the wee hours of the morning when its warmer in bed with the wife, but i know i need to get on the water for the learning, and the hunting, i just hope when all is said and done i can be as half as good as you and the others are, cameron
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WTG Bro, you are my hero.
Kiel
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... I put her back in the water and told her to relax, everything is gonna be o.k. in a few more clicks.
I've read this post twice and both times while reading this sentence I can't help but think of the scene in 'Pulp Fiction' where Jules is in the restaurant with the two robbers. Something like this:
Adam: Nobody's gonna hurt anybody. We're gonna be like three little Fonzies here. And what's Fonzie like? Come on fish what's Fonzie like?
fish: Cool?
Adam: What?
fish: He's cool.
Adam: That's right...
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The stars have certainly been lined up for you this year Adam. Your going to have to start using stronger line to handle all these big moes... :smt002
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Fishhunter is the shizzle -- you've earned your stripe - you are an OG/Legend!
Congratulations!!
John
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... I put her back in the water and told her to relax, everything is gonna be o.k. in a few more clicks.
I've read this post twice and both times while reading this sentence I can't help but think of the scene in 'Pulp Fiction' where Jules is in the restaurant with the two robbers. Something like this:
Adam: Nobody's gonna hurt anybody. We're gonna be like three little Fonzies here. And what's Fonzie like? Come on fish what's Fonzie like?
fish: Cool?
Adam: What?
fish: He's cool.
Adam: That's right...
:smt041
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Outstanding work Adam,
great report on your trip and congrats on three ripping and huge catches. The hardcore getting after it!
SRJ
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:blob8: FishHunter you're on fire boss!!! NICE FISHING!
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ohhhh man, if you guys could see me with swelled-up eyes, trying to be tough at work by not breaking out in an all out ball session. This started out as just a fun thing to do, but you guys are turning it into some serious stuff and it's hitting my hard&staight to my heart.........I tried to read a couple of quotes from here to a coworker and could barely finish the sentance w/o emotions dripping down my cheek..........too much you guys!!
I really do thank EVERYONE who has replied, read or laughed at ANY of my posts.....for it's YOU i do it for, NOT ME!
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If it'll make you feel better, we can talk s#!t about you. :smt044
When I was kid this insult was one of the worst, (and I don't know why) "Your mama wears army boots!!!" :smt004
Rich
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I love stories about big fish being caught from kayaks. This is one of the best! Nice going!
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Dude, you are absolutely on f-ing fire!
Wow! Great job my friend.
I looking forward to seeing what your last two fish look like.......Da King and Sturg.
Strong work!
Jack
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Adam
This is your year. Maybe I should organize a giving back event. :-) You deserve to win AOTY and I hope you do.Just promise if you win, you will start taking underwater fish pics again. Really want to see the underwater WSB pic to complete the series.Keep it up buddy.
Scott
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I say we hit him in the knee with the back side of a heavy gaff and keep him out of the MBK tournament.
Then again that may not stop him. Other suggestions?
Steve
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Great report and awesome fish!!!! That is absolutely fantastic.
Double extra kudos for releasing the trophies. Needless to say, when something takes so many years to grow to size, its kind of a shame to finish it off in a couple meals.
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Here's a couple pics of my PB cab caught with FisHunter and the NCKA crew.
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/aaronhull247/sur80509004.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/aaronhull247/sur80509001.jpg)
BTW I have an XXL glove size. :smt003
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Adam, when does your deal with the devil run out? Lemme guess....12-31-09 at midnight. Hope we get some serious rains in Nov and Dec. and you will be golden!
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WTFG ADAM!!! geez la weez :smt005. I know u've been hunting for that big mambo jombo for a while now. i can't say any thing that hasent already been said but this!!! (and0 excuse my language people) Call ur damned nephew sometime!! i kinda like fishing too. food for thought
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Adam... that ling is one awesome perfect specimen. I'm glad you released it, so I can go catch, batter, and fry it up someday :smt077
Brother, this is your year fo' sure!
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Adam... that ling is one awesome perfect specimen. I'm glad you released it, so I can go catch, batter, and fry it up someday :smt077
Brother, this is your year fo' sure!
You just stole the words from my mouth! :smt044
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I bet Adam could sell the gps coordinates for a good price :smt044 !
-Brian G
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Adam, give me some of that mojo! You are the man to be fishing with. Nice of you to give credit to all the guys that got you into the sport and showed you their tricks. I'm a newbie and I haven't really got into the sport that deep yet but someday I think I will. I still fish most of the time in my boat and have never caught a big ling like you got. I'm starting to think I should do more fishing in a kayak after seeing all the catch in the last few months in this forum.
Laps
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Adam, you are on fire. I hope it keeps going. Like someone here said, I really didn't
miss much after being gone for a month vacation except you catching all the big
fish. Big kudos on the release of that fat ling. I don't know if I could have done
that myself.
Jedmo
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Needless to say, when something takes so many years to grow to size, its kind of a shame to finish it off in a couple meals.
the biggest factor in my releases......allFORjustAcoupleMEALS? :smt011
Adam, when does your deal with the devil run out?
on judgement day! :evil4:
) Call ur damned nephew sometime!! i kinda like fishing too. food for thought
are you ready? you know what you need before you even think about going out in the ocean......WHENEVERyou'reREADY, iWOULDloveTOseeYOURcherryPOP!.....but i've been telling you that for 2years now(just food for thought)
I'm glad you released it, so I can go catch, batter, and fry it up someday :smt077
YOU better NOT! those old things don't hold Panko very well. :smt004
Nice of you to give credit to all the guys that got you into the sport and showed you their tricks.
Gotta give credit where credit is due!.....or i'd be sitting on shore, waiting for a Trout to find my powerbait. :smt009 Thanks Bro!!