Beginner's Blues....

Blue Rockfish that is!!

 

Took my brother in law Danny out for his first time spearfishing....went back to an area I was at with my Dad last week where I had seen quite a few blues....still FAC so we got right up next to the rocks in shallow, and despite the hazy viz it was easy pickings on the schoolie blues that were up shallow and feeding on big fat jellyfish.

 

After I shot my limit I helped point fish out to Danny and he got his 10 pretty quick!! Strong work for his first time!!

I then spent at least an hour or so hunting for a Ling, out deep (for me, 42 feet), in shallow and everywhere in between.  I actually spooked a BIG Ling in about 6 feet of water...was looking in a hole and then looked up into the hole above me, and saw the underbelly and fins and bottom of a FAT Ling....swing the gun around nice and slow, but he spooks and vanishes and then a wave washes me out of the area...

Back at the beach we chilled with Andy FM1, Cochino Chris and Andy's buddy Chris...Andy fried up Rockies, Alaskan Halibut, Crappie and Chicken legs...SO GOOD!!   

My parents rolled down with Valentina and Danny's fiance for the chill part of the day. 

Took Valentina out on the yak to try and let her catch a fish out by the island, but nobody wanted to bite her line....she had a blast anyway!!   

When we were packing up a guy named Garret rolls up and says, "Hey you're the eel guy from NCKA"..

Lurker, but hopefully will join soon...super nice guy...gave him some hints on areas to explore, and he rewarded me with a cold beer...cracked up when the beer he gave me was a Bud Light Lime!!   

Great times with good people....hope you enjoy the vid! Looks best in 720p.



 

Sincerely,

Jim

Wow that WAS a FISHY area!!! They were really schooled up.  Great vid, especially like when you lovingly caress the RF after putting a knife or spear into it's head. I love these diving videos, they help me understand what it looks like where Im fishing.  Great report, sounds like a great day! WTG!!!

Sweet post as always BigJim!

i enjoyed your video Jim.  I like the tip on the other gun. I might have to look for one.

Another epic BigJim video, , congrats to Danny for having a great first outing. I find myself living vicariously thru your videos, as I'm to far away and too old to dive the ocean again.
But I won't sell my dive gear because the desire still exists.
I just love your vids. & choice of music. 

One cool vid... thanks! I may never do that, but it was like being right there!

@ about the 1 min mark that spike through the eyes gave me the chills how fast and efficiently you did it!

 

Nice video Jim! You have definitely put a decrease in the fish population down there lately. Bout time you came up north and got some fish and abs! Let me know when you do.
Later
Jimbo

Killer bro! Literally

Jim, I always dig your videos because they are always guaranteed carnage! 

My new suit is awsome!!! Thanks to everyone who payed it foreward!!! You have no idea how good it feels to get back in the water again..I have had some pretty stressfull months but slipping into the ocean is the thereapy much needed... This day I concentrated on Kristhoper....He didnt shoot any fish but thats ok. His comfort level is really starting to show. We dove shallow for A few hours and did some hole hunting. Its A real treat to be able to dive with my twelve year old son. Hes rteady to take it to the next level. He is now able to load his own gun and even took A few shots but missed. I managed one fish that was holed up amd saw many otheres that were just too deep in holes for my big ass gun..Anyways had A great time with Jim and his family...

 

 

Great pics Andy!!!!!!!!!

Was awesome hanging out with you and your son....I think Valentina has a crush on him and she was asking when he could come over to the house and play!

 

Thanks again buddy!

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Looks like great times guys.

Jim,

Does your wife ever get jealous of they way you fondle all those fish? 

-FF