Non-yak, Dave W strikes back

Slow getting this posted, but finally have some time.  Dave W joined Drew and me for a skiff ride from Albion.  The ocean has been so flat, we had to try and get the skiff out for a spin.  We exited Albion and it was like  lake, so we went south to Elk.  A short 15 minute ride on glassy water and we were fishing the north end pinacles.  Still a big bloom going on, so the bite was a slow pick.  Had to downsize in baits, which turned on the bite a bit.  The fish we did hook were barfing up large numbers of 2 to 3 inch juvenile rockfish.  I caught one about 1/4 inch short and a few mixed gophers, etc.  Drew got some gophers and a black.  Dave always complains that I catch too many fish and he finally got his revenge.  He went ahead and caught four keeper lings with two at or over 10LB.  I ended up with two shorts and lots of lost gear (that place is snaggy as heck).  We had to get off the water by noon to make it back for Drew's B-day party, but all in all, it was a success.  Good work Dave!!

Most fish on small swimbaits and Dave got a few on the old standby, scampi.....

Excellent!  Glad to see you guys having a good time on this lake we've had for a while.   

Nice water...looks very flat and sweet...thx for the report and pics....

nawm, yeah all the fish i have been catching have been barfing up lots of juvenile fish too, cameron

Norm, thanks for the excellent ride.  Drew is a great kid; he hung in there even with the old sickness of the sea affliction.

When are we gonna dive off that thing?  Man, what a boat.  SBD, this is the boat you're looking for.

Hey Norm........ the viz is excellent right now.

Norm, thanks for the excellent ride.  Drew is a great kid; he hung in there even with the old sickness of the sea affliction.

When are we gonna dive off that thing?  Man, what a boat.  SBD, this is the boat you're looking for.

Hey Norm........ the viz is excellent right now.

Was hoping to do some father's day diving this weekend, but so far the forecast is calling for the big wind to come back.  Maybe a kayak dive instead?  Somewhere more sheltered?

Nice catches.  Thanks for the report and pictures.