EastBay Gang Slays Butts at Berkeley 5/20

I got a late call from Duane that the pier rats were slaying the butts, so I met up with Frank, and Duane's buddy Dave already OTW.

As soon as I get to Frank, he lands a 24 incher drifting live smelt not too far from then end of the main pier. Soon after, I catch and release a short 20 incher and get hit a couple more times by what felt like other short butts.  A few minutes later I hook and land a 34 incher.

Frank also got multiple hali bites and landed another one just shy of the mark.  Dave also landed a small legal butt just before we decide to split from the wind.

The big story is that Duane, the o'mighty MasterBaiter and provider of live jacksmelt, finally got his due with what looks like the biggest hali so far.  I'm not sure exactly how big yet but I know it's over 36".

Congrats Duane!

Nice Butt Chuck! Can I say that in a public forum?You got another one of the "Devilfish", good job.

Way to go, ganglanders!  Nice pics and quick report.   

Right on 510  Nothing better than multiple hook-ups 

  WAY TO GO 510!!!!!!!      F$%$#^%%&%^  AWESOME!!!!!!

     I HATE~WORK.......... 

   Congrats to all and Especialy InsaneDwane, You were most Due...........

    Thursday is my next oportunity......... .................Danglin

Go get'em Danglin.  You're due for a nice hali too!

 ChuckE,
Yours looks like a Hawg ,   Nice Job!!!!

Nice work! Its been so long since I had a flatty on my kayak I almost forgot waht they looked like. Thanks for the reminder!

I am not really into gangs ChuckE, but you, Insane and the other NCKA's did alllrightttt!!!!! (that means groovy in JTF talk)    

Very nice guys!  looks like you guys picked em up in some sloppy conditions.  the fillets must have tasted that much sweeter!

Nice work guys! It looks a bit rough out there today as well.

WTG Duane and everyone else!!  do I have to grow a beard again?  Hope not.

We gotta get some 831 representation here guys!

Allen

wow, i am so envious, i have not fished much this year bit it looks like it is time to start!!

Way to go! Were the party boats there as well. I heard they were doing well for the last couple of days.
I need me some of that.

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The day started at 0630 at the ramp. Duane loaded me up with bait and went off to catch Dave. Following shortly after with a nice live bait in tow when I get hit right as I started into the old pier. I Did not realize that ChuckE was right behind me asking if I needed assistance.

Put this 24" Hali onboard and  no sooner I hear ChuckE say he is hooked up. As I get there I get this epic shot of ChuckE looking like he is battling with spray and slim all over the place.

Of course we have to do the pose shot with the big smile for the fans.
Then I hear this little girl yelling (no it was Duane)  so I turn to see Duane doing battle with a Hali  that is trying to  saw his Yak in half.

This shot shows how much trouble the Hali's had getting past the Eastbay Crew.
Scary Huh Posse!

Finally caught up with Dave and Duane asking a rubber neck to take our picture. Notice the finger at top of picture...Rookie ( Thanks for the effort though)


Be Afraid,Be Very Afraid when in the Eastbay!