Capitola Halibut

Started with a lazy morning, didn't get on the water till 9:30

Wasn't apying attention to the swell sets and got surprised with a full stack. My nose was in the air and I thought I would have a yard sale. Kept enough momentum to get through it. At least I put on a show for the tourists.

I paddled around the wharf to the kelp beds. I had rigged up a halibut setup the nite before and wanted to give it a try.

I dropped it down outside of the kelp and in no more than 10 minutes BAM!

Pulled up a 27" halibut. netted him to get a measurement then beat the crap out of him.

Paddled back to the launch and was home before 11:00

Capitola can surprise if you're in the right place at the right time.


Stoggie

great report stoggie. especially for the capitola nay sayers. . thanks for the report!!  Bulldog

Way to go, Stoggie!  That catch should inspire some tacklebox replenishing without as much heartache.   

Apparently you didn't loose your mojo or fish knocker! SOLID!

WTG Stoggie!!! Bet you still have a smile on. Glad you had a safe and successful day OTW. We'll hook up soon.

Ebyekewabjeget

Beautiful color contrast on the fish shot. Congrats

That's awesome, just when I was tending to think the bite had turned off. Nice catch and nice pics. I was planning on heading out that way but just confirmed plans with a friend to try Stillwater or Carmel tomorrow instead.

then beat the crap out of him

you weren't joking
nice hali

Right on Stoggie! Nice but man.

Congrats on the halibut Stoggie. Nice looking fish bro.

Jedmo

Nice fish Stoggie!

I hope you beat him/her on the head

Nice Hali Stoggie. WTG.

Congrads on the Hali Curtis!!!  Your backyard IS a decent place to fish, once in a while    Was sooooo tempted to make it out today after yer call...

You see, there is a reason we keep going back and back.  When this happens, we have enough fuel to keep trying for months.