Making the best of bad conditions!! Monterey 3/26/11

Wow, Thanks for the report and vid, you guys are killin me, I haven't been in the water since last fall.......

Jim, you are the true eel master.  In such conditions and it didnt even end up on your spear but wrapped between your legs.  that would have been a good shot to get on the Go Pro.  New meaning to the money shot pick." anyone one can shoot an eel but to catch a state record between your legs?"  I dont know what school you went to jim but it had to have been to school of hard knocks.  Awesome report.  Cant wait til friday loco.
hotplate

That's awesome, Jim! Great job on the potential record. I had no idea about the diving records for MFE.

 I was out there this afternoon and went eel hunting too, working the intertidal zone (5-10 feet of water). The surge was powerful and the swell was throwing me around a lot. Vis was no more than 5-6 feet. I ended up shooting a 12" black and yellow, and two 26" monkeyface eels.
Even took the classic picture to pay homage to you 

That's awesome, Jim! Great job on the potential record. I had no idea about the diving records for MFE.

 I was out there this afternoon and went eel hunting too, working the intertidal zone (5-10 feet of water). The surge was powerful and the swell was throwing me around a lot. Vis was no more than 5-6 feet. I ended up shooting a 12" black and yellow, and two 26" monkeyface eels.
Even took the classic picture to pay homage to you 

Nice work Rick!!!!!! That's a lot of eel meat right there buddy!! 

Looking forward to diving with you soon!

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Even took the classic picture to pay homage to you 

Where's the pic bro?!?!

 

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Leave it to Jim to hit the wet dirt and still pull a possible record!! Awesome story - I really enjoyed this read and the video!

Geoff

Gonna have to start calling you the MFE Wrangler   

 

Have to go by Phil's and get the scale certification #, date it was certified and name of the employee who weighed it before I can submit it to DFG...

The guys down here aren't sure what happens with a tie, so it will be interesting to see!

 

Sincerely,

Jim

I really enjoyed that. Thanks

Jim wtg on that MFE, that sucker was big!! I'm sorry that I didn't get a chance to hang out with you at Moss Landing, as I had to head to work. I'll be seeing ya soon my brother!!