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Topic: BigJim's Springtime Butt Shenanigans  (Read 4006 times)

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BigJim

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I hear today is the first official day of Summer!

Spent a loooot of time this Spring playing in the sandy shallows.

Here’s a vid of some of my favorite clips from these sandy adventures.



I lucked out and was able to take advantage of some good conditions, and brought home 10 yummy fish for family and friends, and was really happy to have three days where I got doubles.  :smt004

Considering that I was only able to shoot 7 between 2010 and 2017 I am STOKED to have gotten 10 this Spring!!  :smt007 :smt007

No real monsters (22-29.25 inches) but all were happily and quickly devoured by my family and friends.  :smt003

Right now the water around here is cold and super murky, so hoping the Summer brings us better water and more and bigger fish!!

Special thanks to my family for letting me get out there and dive!!

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim

ps...here's a 60 second InstaVid version for those with short attention spans.  :smt002

https://www.instagram.com/p/BkSiAZXHp8E/
« Last Edit: June 21, 2018, 07:44:45 PM by BigJim »

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BigJim

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And a few more pics.  :smt003

~GS4  2010-1st~
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~T2B2 2015-1st~
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Kick Ass!!! Now I am inspired to get my summer flattie.
Tomales on Monday and tuesday...get some!
« Last Edit: June 22, 2018, 06:31:47 PM by DirtyDave »


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Great post!  Very satisfying and well enjoyed.  Family and friends and so yummy :smt006
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Wow that’s awesome Jim. We’re all stoked you’ve been killing it!


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LEGIT! 10 this season is phenomenal.

Looking forward to popping a few of my own when the water clears up a bit.
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I would be worried what specie's you gonna kill next year. 2017 the stripers got hammered by you and 2018 are the Halibut. LoL. The fish need to hold emergency planning sessions for you next year. :smt044
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That's awesome, good job!

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Wow! That is strong work! Keep it up!


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Holy hali, that's a  lot of butts!
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Nice work.  The underwater pics were good stuff.  As a non-diver, it was something new to see the flatties in their element.
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yeah that was so sweet, love your videos big time!!!!!


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Right on there Big Jim on getting it done.  I do remember your reports of past years and it is good to see your persistence and diving talents paying off big time for you.