November in Monterey County

Blew off work on Saturday AM and headed down to a beach.

Little bit of a shorebreak but was able to get out between sets.

Nice and glassy once offshore, but very foggy...was very glad I had my Navionics GPS app to help keep me oriented.

First area produced one 24/25 inch Ling and two rockfish.

Then had a code brown and moved spots to get away from the scene. 

Decided to try a reef I have been eyeing but have never explored.

Big schools of blues and nice sized olives...took 3 and then dropped down and saw a big old Ling head in a hole. 

Bled and brained her and jumped back on the yak for a break and some pics.

Texted my coworker to see if her husband (avid angler but a recent stroke has kept him from getting fish for the family) wanted some rockfish. She said for sure so I jumped back in to shoot 5 more to complete the limit for him.

Shot 3 and then a nice Sheep cruised through and popped her in the side. First sheep of 2018 for me. 

Took the last 2 rockies, stowed all the gear, then paddled back to shore.

Landed without incident, then headed over to the new Tackle Shop in town (https://www.outtoseamonterey.com/) to weigh the fishies...big Ling was 13.2, sheep was 8.8, and stringer was 45.8.

Then went over to see my buddy Jeff who was chilling on his boat eating crab and drinking beer with some friends.

Before I drove home I stopped into the PigWizard for a Luponic Distortion and to confirm my order for Thanksgiving. Great food and awesome folks.

http://www.montereycountyweekly.com/food_wine/reviews/pigwizard/article_1004cf62-e85f-11e8-a898-af417d39f55f.html

Most fun day I've had in a long time!!!

Here's a vid and a bunch of pics.



 

Sincerely,

Jim

 

As usual, very nice video!

Not bad for November, eh? Good documentation buddy!

Heck yeah, looks like Central Coast life to me!

your buddy's dog looks very interested in the fried fish!

congrats on a day well spent dude!

Good stuff! Congrats on the sheep!

This is an awesome variety of fish.  Where did ya launch from?

This is an awesome variety of fish.  Where did ya launch from?

Exact coordinates please 

This is an awesome variety of fish.  Where did ya launch from?

Exact coordinates please 

Cool.  Who knew a launch was such a big secret.  I guess we should all start posting reports after fishing from the "ocean".

This is an awesome variety of fish.  Where did ya launch from?

Exact coordinates please 

Cool.  Who knew a launch was such a big secret.  I guess we should all start posting reports after fishing from the "ocean".

 

Nice work! Just finished a 6-pack of Luponic Distortion as well.

Then had a code brown and moved spots to get away from the scene. 


Sincerely,

Jim

Sorry, but this is all I got out of this report.    

I already know you crush fish when you go out. 

This is an awesome variety of fish.  Where did ya launch from?

Exact coordinates please 

Cool.  Who knew a launch was such a big secret.  I guess we should all start posting reports after fishing from the "ocean".

Dude! Don't give up my honey hole.... I'm trying to keep the "ocean" on the down low.

Thanks guys!

This is an awesome variety of fish.  Where did ya launch from?

Exact coordinates please 

Cool.  Who knew a launch was such a big secret.  I guess we should all start posting reports after fishing from the "ocean".

Nothing wrong with choosing not to share details about specific spots.

If I had wanted to share online where I was I would have....instead I prefer to just say that I was in Monterey County...sorry if that bothers you. 

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Nice write up Jim, thanks for sharing!