Cape Mendo 12/17/22

Chris and I had a slow start to the morning today, rolled out of Eureka around 930 and launched at the cape around 1130. Fishing was hot. We pulled in a few lings and jumbo rockfish for the first hour. I took a second to take a picture of Chris with lake conditions on the big blue. And then I heard a holy sh*t and a big splash while I was taking the shot and I looked up. The landlord had made an unexpected appearance out of nowhere. It lifted Chris’s front end up, circled back around once aggressively and made another pass. Chris was quick to poke it with his fishing rod and it was gone. Both our adrenaline was pumping and we headed straight back inshore. My first time seeing a white. Neither of us will forget this day.

Wow! Glad you both got out of there safely.

That looks intense.  Glad it was just a bump and not a bite.  Shame to have to head in on such a beautiful day out there.

Rent Paid.  Fish gotten.  A nice day.  Never Forget.

Dang that's crazy and thanks for Sharing.

Crazy! Glad all is well.

Holy shit dood.  Bury the lede much?

Is there video that the still was taken from?  Would love to see more.

Glad you guys are safe, and what a great photo. Totally agree, you won't forget this day!

DANG!!!  Glad you're both ok! 

Geezus. Glad you guys are okay. And talk about good timing for taking a picture!

Crazy photo!  Glad everyone made it back safely.

Whoa! I’d need a new dry suit.  Glad you guys are ok

Wow x 10000

Buddy system prevails again and thats an unbelievable pic!!

Super scary but great photo!