Big turds and a nasty thumb. SDB 3/22
 

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On the way I decided to stop at the spot that produced the nice bass action on Tuesday afternoon last week. I just wanted to make a few casts with the bigger baits and line. Well......the big turdrollers were there again. Cast after cast brought up a big sandie. I'm glad I stepped up the gear a little for these guys as they were good pullers. I kept this up until the tide quit moving and the bite shut down. I'm kinda glad it did as my thumb was starting to pay the price. (Two days later and it still a little magled). Never did get to the hali spots. Oh well. It was a nice morning on the water anyway.

As usual another good stoagie bit the dust http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/im.../smoking33.gif
I was off the water by 10am.

All fish were caught on the 7in jerk shad and my favorite red and white plastic smothered in Uni Butter.

All fish C&Red

Fish Count:

11 Sandbass (big models with the biggest going 20in)
2 calicos (12 &13in.)
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great job and thanks for the report.

I am from Orange County and plan on fishing SI this Friday with my son. Without giving away any secrets can you tell me from the launch which way to go for good bass action

Looks like a great day on the water:luxhello:

Very nice!:luxhello:
I hope to be on the water soon. Me and my boys are out sick for the past couple of days.

What kind of Stoagie? I find they get in the way a little if you are busy, But great otw when you are not. Rocky Patels, Ghurka's...good stuff.

Usually the Padron 4000 maduro. Good cigar that doesn't break the bank....and yes they do get in the way when the fishing is good. Unfortunately..or fortunately..there is a tradition established and the lighting of the cigar is supposed to turn on the bite;)

I've long suspected that may be one of Iceman's secret weapons:)
I may have had the Padron in a sampler, but not that particular one.
I'll have to keep an eye out for "Smoke On The Water"