Elefantdude Loc: Oxnard, CA

I finally got my Hobie Revolution all salty this past weekend! I have been fishing fresh water lakes and rivers for the past 15 years. The group I went with (Fresh N Salty) had a little event going on for biggest Ling Cod. The prize was fishing gear and custom lures. We were at Albion River Cove Campground which is a great place to camp and fish. There are lots of crab in their too, depending on the season.
It must have been "Beginner's Luck" because I won with the biggest Ling Cod for the day!!! It measured 33.5" long. I also caught one of the biggest Vermillion (rock fish) of the trip at 22.5" long :-) I had another fish on my line that felt heavier/bigger than the one that one it for me. It was pulling line out quick, so I tightened the drag and started hauling it up! I had a line counter reel, so I saw that it was about 20' to the surface, after hooking up with it at around 100'. At around 10' more to go, the line went slack!!! I was like NOOOOOOO!
It had come off, but my lure was still on the end of my line.
Anyways, a great fish story I will never forget.
Great food, friends and stories had by all for the weekend. It was fun going up and down on those 9 foot swells :-) I was nervous at first, but when my mind settled down and I concentrated on fishing, it was a blast!!! The bait I used was my Dad's favorite. It work out for me that weekend. Tons of fish caught and so many various ways to cook them was shared by all! Ceviche, fried, baked, steamed and so on!!!

A couple of my friends and their catch for the day!


Me and my Ling :-)


My friend and a few of the fish he had caught :-)


My catch - That is a 32" measuring board - Official length was 33.5"

Smokey2 Loc: San Diego

Dang, nicely done. Everyone is getting them.

Elefantdude Loc: Oxnard, CA

Thanks, Smokey2! I had a blast catching 'em!

CamT Loc: La Porte, Texas

I can see you had serious fun congrats

Elefantdude Loc: Oxnard, CA

No doubt, CamT! The fishing pics only show a fraction of the fun! I took pictures of the great food we ate and the group camp fires with great stories being told :-)

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

Way to go Dude. That's a great story along with awesome pics. Thanks for sharing

Elefantdude Loc: Oxnard, CA

Thanks, Gordon! I try :-)

Jeremy Loc: America

Looks like a blast buddy. Ceviche is so refreshing with fresh fish. Thanks for sharing. Good job. Im GLAD you have discovered Salt Water. I am hooked on it.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Ed, that Ling Cod must have given you a Nantucket Sleighride! Awesome catch, and it sounds like everyone had a ball.
Swells in a small boat are fun, as long as they're not breaking. Good day, Good friends, and Good food, you can't beat it.
Thanks for sharing, and for the pictures.

fishyaker Loc: NW Michigan (Lower Peninsula)

What a great story and adventure for your first time in the salt waters! Nice catching too! Well done! Especially fun in a group setting where you can share the experience immediately with others!

Elefantdude Loc: Oxnard, CA

We made some ceviche! And it's awesome :-)

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

Had to look that name up. Sounds like my kind of food.

OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA

Now that is a fun, fun trip. Takes me back to my youth. Great job!

Elefantdude Loc: Oxnard, CA

Thanks Fredfish! It might have been pulling me around, but with the swells I was in, I couldn't tell! LOL!

Elefantdude Loc: Oxnard, CA

Thanks Fishyaker! It is definitely a fun group! :-)