China Camp lemonade 2/16

So, original plan was MOBL, but after hemming and hawing, installing a shelf, finding out that i'd be the only fool down there i decided i had three choices:
1) go anyway
2) do honey-dos all day
3) go to china camp

Of course chose 3.
Got bait, headed out to the launch. Wind was HOWLING off and (from S), loaded up, paddled out, and hid in behind rat rock (more or less didn't help).  Tide was just starting its anemic current, which ended up being a fairly decent current. Water color is perfect, but cold.
Suprisingly didn't get rained on. Not suprisingly was the only boat i could see, with the exception of one guy that briefly came in to hide, hung out a bit and then roared out.

Got a few bullheads, and a nice fat female 36+" leopard.  I took a pic, but not of the fish, so will post later.

Ah, Steve dedicated soul. I hope you found what you were seeking out there. Steve against the elements. I have an anchor for you, 8 lbs.Are you going to AOTY awards? I will bring it with me if you are. Craig

it was a perfect way to cap off a wet & windy weekend (sat wet ride, sun wet again, monday windy).

I am planning on it, but the timing is gonna be hard- daughter naps about noon, and i have to be back at home about 4 for Pop's bday....so if she wakes up on time i'll do a drive by....

Ironman Steve way to hack it out there brother.

That's called DEDICATION!!   I looked outside and the trees were just flayling all weekend long.
Way to get out there Steve, you said it was gonna be a weak tide, but you know WAY MORE than i EVER will.  

hah-- i think you know more than i do...i was the fool out there.

it was pretty weak-- only like 3.5 feet, but the water was really moving pretty good back in close. That i didn't expect. Friday looks awesome, just hope i can swing it

Wish I would have joined you I`m sure it was`nt any worse than collins, Almost 4 hrs hard paddle and no fish