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Topic: Monday Monkey  (Read 2585 times)

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BigJim

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Had big plans to take Pond Poacher and Sledge out, but my chosen launch spot was unavailable.

 :smt013

After half an hour more of road rage, made it to Pacific Grove to find a ton of rotting kelp covering the plan b launch and coffee water lapping on the shore.   :smt009

Luckily, the viz cleared up to about 12 feet or so out deeper.

Hunting was slow, but managed to get a 24 inch MFPB, 17.5 inch Cabbie and two pan frying kelpies.

 :smt003

Also got an unexpected beer bong through my snorkel from Sledge while I was floating next to his yak!

 :smt005 :smt005

Aaron was having fun exploring around, and Mike was up to his usual shenanigans.

SLEDGEND!!!!!!

 :smt008

Met back at my house after to eat half the MFPB sashimi style, washed down with some cold brew!
 :smt004
Good times with great guys!!



 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim

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ThirstyHursty

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Jim,
I alway enjoy watching your vids but watching them to Primus couldn't have made my day any better.  Thanks for sharing your day.  Looked like you guys had fun.  I'm going to see Primus in S.B. in a few days and I'll get you a shirt!!

ThirstyHursty.


LoletaEric

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Strong work, Jim.  Way to get the guys on the water/coffee.  I hope the Sledgend had flotation on that bong.   :smt004
I am a licensed guide.  DFW Guide ID:  1000124.   Let's do a trip together.

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bloodbath

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Right on dude! Killer vid. Did the guys catch anything?
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Kayaks are cool!


LoletaEric

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Just had a minute to sneak a viewing of the vid at work - nice one.   :smt001

Love the surface support crew - moves his Curz Lite to get a better whack at your monkey!   :smt005

I am a licensed guide.  DFW Guide ID:  1000124.   Let's do a trip together.

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Being an honorable sportsman is way more important than what you catch.


BigJim

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Right on dude! Killer vid. Did the guys catch anything?

A buzz!

 :smt005

Sledge hooked and lined out front for a bit but had no love.

Aaron explored and worked on getting more comfy in the water, but don't think he even loaded his gun....

I think they were just more interested in getting out on and in the water, while I wanted to get in the water...and shoot stuff.

 :smt003

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim

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lucky13

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Thx for the video Jim. Your videos get me through the dull days.

ernest


Sledge

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More like a psychotic break :smt005  Ok breath bro...roll with it...plans change!!!

after relocating to Otter cove??? we told BigJ to go charge it and he did...freaking seal :smt044 :smt044

had a Great time OTW...did some self rescues and plodded through the kelp at one point had drive out with peddles sticking through the hull one clump of Kelp brought me to a dead stop...had PondPoacher get behind me to reinact Ft Ross...and having rudder in and drive in...we must have spent over an hour going no where...

Most Excellent sashmi Jim...thanks for giving us a tour of your new diggs...  And was great to see your new girl and your growing like a weed "Valentina" dude she's grown 6"'s since PIF last yr.... :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
It's all about Today!!! Because who knows what tomorrow will bring... so Better get OTW n GetSome


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You're the great MFE hunter Jim!  Thanks for the report, pictures, and video.
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chaeki

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Nice vid jimmy!  I cant wait to get over this cold for this weekend!


FishWorks

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WOW! U make it look to easy jim..Muchas Gracias, that was kool to watch.ricci
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dpshim

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Great video there!! Glad to see that you got Sledge and Aaron to join ya :D

2 PondPoacher sighting reports in 1 day, it's nice to see Aaron enjoying the water time rather than working his butt off all the time!

Thanks the report fellas!


Sledge

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Great video there!! Glad to see that you got Sledge and Aaron to join ya :D

2 PondPoacher sighting reports in 1 day, it's nice to see Aaron enjoying the water time rather than working his butt off all the time!

Thanks the report fellas!


That dude can Party!!!  We had a grip of plans to fish/golf/and??? Trace had to work but when she rolled in from work...we pretty much just Partied and BS'ed a lot...  Went down and checked the surfing Double over heads going off...   Goodtimes...  I still thing your a freak of nature BigJ!!! :smt044 :smt044 :smt044

Daniel we got an A Hull party going off today...FM1 is poke poling some monkeyFace to BBQ as we speak @ Moss Landing said there were a lot of boats there must be a WSB bite going off...sctrace is showing up in a bit... We are doing a Warm-up party for the House warming party!!!  This place is awesome Has this huge redwood going right through their deck...double decks...acre of land...like a park...river running off the back of the house...going to do a hookup thread for this...  Joe's showing up after work...

BigJ we know you'd like to be here...we will take lots of pics bro... :smt044 :smt044 :smt044

Not just A Hulls anyone that wants can "Get Some"
It's all about Today!!! Because who knows what tomorrow will bring... so Better get OTW n GetSome


dpshim

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Thanks for the invite Sledge! If I wasn't done here in LA attending a buddy's wedding tonight. I miss y'all, and I'll make sure to lookout for the hookup! :)

Have fun this weekend brother, see you soon :D


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the pain begins at 1:06!

thanks for sharing!


 

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