Monterey Catch 6/30/07--Three thumbs up!

We arrived at the launch location at 8:15pm. Weather was nice, cool and a little breezy.


Noticed the ramp was backed up a little, but was cleared quickly for our reserved launch time at 8:30pm.


Conditions at the fishing site were great, friendly, cheerful and helpful.
The first catch was a plater of fried calamari and three sides of clam chowder. It didn't put up much of fight and was dealt with quickly.


Then my wife Andie hooked into a nice Mahi Mahi. I think it was encrusted with macadamia nuts. Along with that, she caught a side of pasta and veggies. She handled this one like a champ.


Eric landed bowl of Sicilian Holiday Pasta that contained a mix of scallops, clams, muscles, calamari, fish and octopus. All of this on top a bed of pasta and sauce. He loved his catch and dispatched all of it.



I was lucky to score a nice salmon fillet covered with capers in a very nice Piccata sauce. I also landed a side of pasta with veggies that were perfectly cooked. Very tasty..I've caught one like this before and hope to again next time we fish here.


Our last battle was with a  "Death by Chocolate" cake and a Crème brûlée.
OMG!!!! Too much to handle!



Eric was satisfied with our choice of locations. He had a nice stretch and belly scratching after dinner.


As we were getting ready to leave, I got one more bite. Turned out to be the biggest catch of the day..it was worth it.



If anyone is interested, I'll pm our secret location,
Al

Thanks for the  great report. Next time my wife and I are down there we will have to explore the depths of their menu. I assume the usual baits work well.

Bill

Thanks for the  great report.....I assume the usual baits work well.
Bill

Bill,
Depending on your group and size of required catch, I would suggest multiple medium to large green paper baits. Of course, any major plastic bait will get the job done.

Al

               Strong Work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...........Danglin

Gotta love fishing in Monterey.

Sure beats gettin' skunked at RS. 

I drive past that place all the time!  Better stop in next time, looks good.

as usual a secret spot does not stay that way long...

That place is great.  We almost went there for our anniversary but decided on French food instead.  Sometimes the wait can be quite long though.

Now there's a launch where the catch is guaranteed that is within my skill set! Thanks for sharing your secret spot!

Janice aka "Big J"

Al,

Thanks for the pics.....especially now that I'm trying to get my diet started 

Al,

Thanks for the pics.....especially now that I'm trying to get my diet started 

Joel,  It was a healthy, fat free, low calorie dinner.
I'll post a hookup next time so you can join us....my treat.

Al