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Title: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: FisHunter on August 18, 2008, 09:35:55 AM
Continued good WXs, continue to land on fridays. EricB and I have been getting lucky so far. 5-10kts. WINDs / 5ft@13sec. were all we needed to hear. Got to the beach around 7:ish to a thick&rich fog. Which means the winds will be low until it burns. We got out and hit the south area, sticking close to shore for the VISUALE COMFORT it brings when fishing in peasoup. Got a hail on the radio from ChampChuckE, that he was just breaking the mouth and looking for us. He soon found us with reports of a few RF that Eric had fooled. I really wanted to follow Chuck to the promissed lands of VermillionValley, so when he pulls his "DisapearingAct" I'll be following right behind him. We fish the south-mouth 20-40" area for nada. Then I see Houdini heading a lil deeper, I'm right behind! I paddle over a good area and send down the GitZit....a tippity-tap and up comes a beautiful piece of LingCandy!....like when openning that WillyWonkaBar I yell," I'VE GOT THE GOLDEN TICKET!"
 
pic1~Chuck'dini reappears in the shallows.

pic2~ the GoldenTicket!
 
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: Fisherman X on August 18, 2008, 10:07:00 AM
Adam - I see the candy- but where is the Ling and the beard?  :smt102

John
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: FisHunter on August 18, 2008, 10:20:53 AM
.....got it rigg'd for a tour, settling for no structure less than a vertical depth change of 20ft.
Hearing ChampC. mention that he's in one of his better spots, I look at my FF to see a nice drop. Down goes the candy......my rods LOADS-UP, as my heart enters my throat, I reel in without saying a peep. Chuck turns and sees the bendo and says "are you on?", I answer, "yeah, but I've learned to keep my mouth shut until I land it".
Right then it lets go and my heart breaks, but the Grennling is still hanging on, alittle fear-eyed, but in good spirits. I drop it down and scour the structure beneath, insearch of that same creature. After awhile and no luck,Chuch gives me a shout that he's got a nice babbie north in the shallows. I look and see him, then head in that dirction as I paddle&watch the T.V., looking for that special zone to parade around my offering. In a steady 30ft' range of sticky bottom, I found a "Special" 50ft. hole. This 31" ThighBanger is my PB so far!
We went awhile without action as the WXs built. Eric comes from the deeper waters to find a sweet suprise on our HailMaryDrift back to the barn.
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: FisHunter on August 18, 2008, 10:29:26 AM
.....I look at the depth and he's in 18ft! This thing is stripping line and heading out, I inform him of his depth and to paddle forward to keep it from turning down into a hole, resulting in a broken line for sure. He puts his rod in his lap and calmly strokes a few paddles(I thought the PARTY was SURLEY OVER) then picks up his rod and continues to get pulled around, til he pulled in this! 
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: FisHunter on August 18, 2008, 10:40:47 AM
.....ChuckE was nearing, so we hunted the imeadiate area. FF's were showing friendly structure therebouts. I did manage a 18"cabbie from there.

pic1~ EricB and his capture.

pic2~ Cabbie CPR'd

...things are getting better, but not like seasons of past.
butI'MhavingTHEtimeOFmyLIFE!....come and join the fun! 

p.s.~~*SharkShield test#1 = a success :smt002
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: Eric B on August 18, 2008, 10:46:49 AM
One of the many bonuses of fishing with you, Adam, is the play-by-play recap with pics.

Thanks for the coaching, and for the pics.

The ling was delicious, and weighed in at 10lbs exactly.
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: PISCEAN on August 18, 2008, 10:54:13 AM
 :smt010

So wish I was able to get out there with you guys
But, with the port&pics I feel a little like I was!

Beauty fish!
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: ZeeHokkaido on August 18, 2008, 11:00:21 AM
One of the many bonuses of fishing with you, Adam, is the play-by-play recap with pics.

Tell me about it. I miss fishing w/ the FH..  :smt010

Nice fish, pics, and report. The bean never looked so good.

Z
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: fishshim on August 18, 2008, 11:14:31 AM
Good job Adam, persistence is paying off, with a little superstition thrown in.. :smt002
You are on your way to "LINGZILLA-VILLE".. :metal
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: SBD on August 18, 2008, 11:52:20 AM
Golden Ticket...hahahaha.  Solid work boys and nice pics!
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: Sin Coast on August 18, 2008, 12:08:04 PM
Nice lings and cabs Adam + crew.
You shoulda put that streak on the line Sunday for a new Trident 13 broseph.
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: FisHunter on August 18, 2008, 12:25:00 PM
One of the many bonuses of fishing with you, Adam, is the play-by-play recap with pics.
Thanks for the coaching, and for the pics.
One of the many bonuses of fishing with you, Adam, is the play-by-play recap with pics.
Tell me about it. I miss fishing w/ the FH..  :smt010
:smt053  ahh shucks..you're making me blush.

Good job Adam, persistence is paying off, with a little superstition thrown in.. :smt002
You are on your way to "LINGZILLA-VILLE".. :metal
FEARtheLUCKYlingBEARD!

Nice lings and cabs Adam + crew.
You shoulda put that streak on the line Sunday for a new Trident 13 broseph.
Thanks SC! ,but I didn't want to put it to a "real" test. Luck won't get me fish there. :smt010

Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: jmairey on August 18, 2008, 01:21:53 PM

Adam, great report and good work with that bait! I need to learn to fish the live bait for the lings.
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: FisHunter on August 18, 2008, 01:42:49 PM

Adam, great report and good work with that bait! I need to learn to fish the live bait for the lings.
I learned by watching the heavy-hitters do it....hook it onto a leadhead and send it to "selective structure".....some prefer to hook it in the back, but that will let it hide or get somewhere i won't be able to get it out of...so I lip hook it and up through the nostrils....let it do the work, you just have put it in the right area. 
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: ZeeHokkaido on August 18, 2008, 02:09:34 PM
So ChuckE, where's your report? Anything interesting?

Z
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: FisHunter on August 18, 2008, 02:18:06 PM
So ChuckE, where's your report? Anything interesting?

Z
...and can you post that pic?....I tried, but couldn't capture the moment.(the whole thing) :smt044
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: ChuckE on August 18, 2008, 05:37:00 PM
Standby... uploading that picture of Adam.....

The Bean didn't put out much for me.  I caught a 19-1/2" cabbie and released a handful of blacks.

I'm bummed about general sad state of fishing at the Bean.  I'm reminiscing about the good ol' days like a salty old timer.

On the bright side, I got a chance to fish with the Friday fishermen - EricB and Fishunter.  I hope to fish with you guys more often!
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: ChuckE on August 18, 2008, 06:01:04 PM
Pics of Adam's ling....
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: Bungle on August 18, 2008, 07:17:10 PM
Yeeaaahh.  Nice lings, Adam (wtg on the p.best!) and Eric!
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: HobieBlue on August 18, 2008, 07:29:04 PM
Damn those salt water fish are ugly beasts!  Look at the blue mouth on that thing...the LMB I have been catching are so cute, like little friendly pet fishies, compared to those sea creatures. 

Actually, the colors on the salty fish are cool (I'm just jealous). 

Congrats FH...super report and pics as always.

HobieBlue
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: otobepelagic on August 18, 2008, 08:51:36 PM
I see a +32" beard .........I mean ling in your future.........hehe.  Way to keep the streak alive!
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: Rocketman & SlowMo on August 18, 2008, 10:25:17 PM
Hey Adam, Not only can you fish, but man, what fun writing!!  :hello2:
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: kayakito on August 19, 2008, 06:16:46 AM
WTG guys, can't way to put my line at BH, I haven't get anything good out of there this year.....
those are good looking lingos, thanks for the report guys.
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: FisHunter on August 19, 2008, 06:26:00 AM
On the bright side, I got a chance to fish with the Friday fishermen - EricB and Fishunter.  I hope to fish with you guys more often!
It's the other way around ol'Timin'Chuck....and thanks for the pics!

I'm bummed about general sad state of fishing at the Bean.  I'm reminiscing about the good ol' days like a salty old timer.
the whole N.Coast is off....don't get all "back in the old days" on us yet!..I'MstillJUSTaBOY!

Damn those salt water fish are ugly beasts!  Look at the blue mouth on that thing...
HobieBlue
DOOD!...there AIN'T no lippin' happening on these things....just look at them teethesis'
..you gotta get them behind the gill-plate(not inbetween) ..I learned the hard way, they have sharp barbs that won't let the prey slip through...and they slice&dice your fingers when pulling them out....along with some infection of coarse.

Thanks for the compliments!...just trying to entertain myself as well :smt003
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: Fisherman X on August 19, 2008, 09:16:04 AM
Here is my favorite photo of this - Now that's scary!
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Nice rigging on the Candy, Adam. Is that the tried and true Ben (Guitarzan) method?

John
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: FisHunter on August 19, 2008, 09:54:14 AM
Yikes!!....that is SCARY! now that I look at it  :smt009
 ......and Yes! the Greenlings seem to attract them better than other RF of the same size.
I'VEseenTHEMcutINhalfTOmakeTWO....cruel,but who's lookin. :smt084 
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: Jedmo on August 19, 2008, 01:11:31 PM
Great report like always Adam. And of course follows with awesome pictures.

Thanks for sharing

Jed
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: CGN-38 on August 19, 2008, 04:42:33 PM
  Hey EricB where'd you get that bamboo gaff?  I like it!  I think I need one to be "Legal" out on the water. 
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: Northern Boy on August 19, 2008, 05:16:26 PM
Dear King of the Lingers.

Bean Hollow VIP.

I wanna be like you-oo-oo.

Sincerely.

Northern "King Louie" Boy.

Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: Eric B on August 19, 2008, 05:25:26 PM
Finally, someone noticed my gaff!  I made it.  Fishermans Warehouse has the hooks for $6 or so, which I wrapped onto the bamboo using nylon line and then coated the line with epoxy.  I shellacked the bamboo but it's all worn off now and I plan to redo it with yacht varnish.

I can kick ya down a length of suitable bamboo if you like.  It's STRONG and floats.

I love my gaff.  It's got none of the class or beautiful workmanship of a Kuntz, but it's got personality to spare.

(http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/ericburchfield/100_0025.jpg)
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: CGN-38 on August 20, 2008, 08:03:19 AM
  Hell yeah I'd like suitable length of bamboo!   Is it necessary to coat the bamboo with varnish?  I know that stuff is tough.  I guess protecting it can't hurt it.  Next time I stop by FW I'll have to pick up a gaff hook.  I'll shoot you a PM!

Troy
Title: Re: LingStreakLivesOn!..&soDOEStheBEARD! BeanH.Fri8/15
Post by: FisHunter on August 20, 2008, 08:30:29 AM
Dear King of the Lingers.

Bean Hollow VIP.

I wanna be like you-oo-oo.

Sincerely.

Northern "King Louie" Boy.


I'm just getting lucky N-Boy......and dropping BIG helps.
...don't tell me you didn't get out on your planned hunt?!