HI - Wed- with pics

Mythman · Post by **Mythman** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 5:57 pm

Met Fuzzy, Smellyhands and Forever Fishing at High Island, between the piers. This is the surf that greeted us.

We loaded the yaks and paddled out about 2-250 yds (I got swamped 3 times on the way out and thank goodness had my glasses stowed away). We started fishing and in about 15 minutes I had a hook up but my knot at the leader either broke or came undone......drats.

Very soon I had another hookup and landed this bull red!

And another!

And it went on for the four hours we fished........I caught 8 fish and lost 4 due to my power pro breaking or coming undone at the leader. I will be putting my mono top on my reels tomorrow.

The wind was crazy, all the way to Roll Over, it was out of the North, then at Roll Over, it was out of the East. While fishing it was out of the east. On the way home, once West of Roll Over, it was out of the North, again.

There were some big swells but they were widely spaced so it wasn't too rough, a cake walk after experiencing TOBA.

Everyone caught fish and I am hoping they will post up.......Fuzzy is no longer a BTB Cherry.......he caught 4 bulls and one shark.......and flipped on re-entering the surf.........he very quickly experienced a variety of BTB experiences.

We had a good time and I will be back for the weekend.

aceshooter01 · Post by **aceshooter01** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 6:19 pm

congrats mike, the water looked great lol i'm going to try to make it saturday.

TexaRican · Post by **TexaRican** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 6:39 pm

Sounds like a fun day. I had to shut my office blinds and close down the internet today to try and get my mind on work and OFF fishing. I knew you guys were out there killin 'em.

Fuzzy · Post by **Fuzzy** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:21 pm

I went by my sos in Liberty on the way home.I just now walked in the door.I'll post a pic or two shortly.I was worried I wasnt going to fish.Broke my key off in my cable lock.Mythman loaned me some wire cutters.Couple strands at a time I got er done.

dancingwithbulls · Post by **dancingwithbulls** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:33 pm

Looks like a good trip and in some BEAUTIFUL weather! Congrats to all that fished today. Mike, i just spooled up one of my reels with braid without the mono topshot, but after hearing about your knots slipping, i think i'll add some mono on top.

Mitchw123456 · Post by **Mitchw123456** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:39 pm

is it me Mike or is the only time you DON'T catch fish is when I'm with you? I'm begining to think I'm jsut bad luck

Mythman · Post by **Mythman** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:41 pm

DWB I would put the mono top on, it has been a life saver for me.

I got three videos today but I really need to do some editing and I need to improve some.

BTW, Fuzzy handled all his adversity today like a pro.........4 bull reds and a 4.5 blacktip.......I was proud of him........add another BTB fisherman to the clan!!!

Mythman · Post by **Mythman** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:42 pm

Mitchw123456 wrote:is it me Mike or is the only time you DON'T catch fish is when I'm with you? I'm begining to think I'm jsut bad luck

I have been thinking the same thing...........surely not!!

Come to HI this weekend and we will change that!!!

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:42 pm

I knew I should have burned a mental holiday today,,,,,, yall done good

Fuzzy · Post by **Fuzzy** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:43 pm

Heres the shark.Someday Ill learn to post pics

Mythman · Post by **Mythman** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:54 pm

Fuzzy, I believe that is a bull shark!!!

smellyhands · Post by **smellyhands** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:55 pm

It was good to fish with everyone. Mythman is a great fishing partner. I had a shorter trip than anticipated. Caught one monster. Only one, but being as big as those fish are, it was plenty. The girlfriend came out to HI and I went to meet her so she woudln't get lost. I planned on coming back to continue the action but the surf had other plans. I did my first turtle ever and it was a doozy. I've never had trouble before with landing in the surf, no matter how bad. I think I was getting too confident and mother nature decided to re-establish her dominance. Flipped hard. Luckily I packed light. Lost my crimpers, leader material and tackle and knife. Saved my rod. I decided to call it a day. Sorry I didn't get a chance to say good bye to everyone.

Mythman · Post by **Mythman** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:59 pm

Hey Smellyhands, if you don't flip doing BTB, your not fishing the right water.

Sorry for the lost gear, but we all had to learn to stow it all away.

Welcome to an elite club!!

dancingwithbulls · Post by **dancingwithbulls** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:02 pm

Wiping out in the surf is nothing to be ashamed of. I've been doing this since april and i still get my butt handed to me coming back in sometimes. Sorry to hear about the lost gear, but congrats on the fish!

Fuzzy · Post by **Fuzzy** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:07 pm

Ill have to do some research so I can tell the differance.All I know is he looked mean and I was excited and a little nervous at the same time.Had fun and sure I'll be back.

Mythman · Post by **Mythman** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:10 pm

Fuzzy wrote:Ill have to do some research so I can tell the differance.All I know is he looked mean and I was excited and a little nervous at the same time.Had fun and sure I'll be back.

The tip off is the blunt nose!

smellyhands · Post by **smellyhands** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:15 pm

Thanks guys. I think I'm more miffed about not getting back out there and caching more fish than the lost gear... didn't lost anything too bad. I USUALLY pack everything for the trip back in but I got lazy as I had yet to flip. I knew my day was coming and it came today. See you guys next time!

dancingwithbulls · Post by **dancingwithbulls** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:18 pm

It gives you an excuse to go to a fishing store

Mitchw123456 · Post by **Mitchw123456** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:24 pm

Mythman wrote:
Mitchw123456 wrote:is it me Mike or is the only time you DON'T catch fish is when I'm with you? I'm begining to think I'm jsut bad luck
I have been thinking the same thing...........surely not!!

Come to HI this weekend and we will change that!!!

working this weekend, it looks liek tomorrow may be last day off for awhile

Mythman · Post by **Mythman** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:30 pm

No can do tomorrow, although it will be a better day than today....weatherwise.

I got to recup from today and get packed and ready for the weekend.....gonna fish Friday, Sat and Sun, it my body will allow.

Mitchw123456 · Post by **Mitchw123456** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:45 pm

thanks to you Mike, well officially ready to retire

Fuzzy · Post by **Fuzzy** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:52 pm

Mitchw123456,Ijust noticed we're neighbors.I live in Bacliff.

Mythman · Post by **Mythman** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:03 pm

Fuzzy wrote:Mitchw123456,Ijust noticed we're neighbors.I live in Bacliff.

Fuzzy, be forewarned, this guy will give you a rod and reel, then curse you later.........he is dangerous!!!

Mitchw123456 · Post by **Mitchw123456** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:06 pm

Mythman wrote:
Fuzzy wrote:Mitchw123456,Ijust noticed we're neighbors.I live in Bacliff.
Fuzzy, be forewarned, this guy will give you a rod and reel, then curse you later.........he is dangerous!!!

come on now mike.. he was lucky though, I generally will just skip to the cursing part

I guess I should've listened to ya on that one.

Fuzzy I live in Chase Park but have only been there since June.

YEP · Post by **YEP** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:16 pm

very nice, great pics