the skunk is finally off! - 7/3/12

[alantani]

the skunk is finally off! - 7/3/12

my oldest daughter graduated from high school this last month, so it's time for a little quality time with dad.  she invited one of her best friends to come along.  she and christina have known each other since grade school.  we launched out of moss landing, headed to 51 and 55 like everyone else. 





we ran hoochies and dodgers all day, 70 feet on the wire.  on the first hookup, the drive shaft for the daiwa line counter snapped at the base so i had to handline in the first fish.  it was christina's first salmon ever.  my daughter allison was up next and her next 3 bites were hit and runs.  she was getting a little frustrated.  we finally landed a dink, so now allison had a fish.  we continued to troll a large area from 50 to 51 lat and 50 to 55 lon.  the next four fish weighed out at 15 pounds dressed. 



gas for the vehicle, $50, gas for the boat, $80, the smile on a kid's face, priceless. 

[Danhans]

very nice trip Alan...thanks!

[seaeagle2]

Those girls look happy, and those are some nice looking fish, nice and fat.

[john2244]

Alan,

That is about as good as is gets !!!!!!!!!   

John

[wallacewt]

good stuff

[Irish Jigger]

Now that is quality time Alan,well done.

[redsetta]

A great day Alan - well done.
Some hefty lookin' fish too.

on the first hookup, the drive shaft for the daiwa line counter snapped at the base so i had to handline in the first fish.

It happens to the best of us. 
Congrats to your eldest on the graduation.
All the best, Justin

[mr t]

Excellent day indeed!!!!

[conchydong]

Very nice Alan. I am sure the girls will always remember moments like that.

[Alto Mare]

Glad to hear you got out Alan, very nice.

[Dominick]

what can one add to this?  Putting a smile on their face is where it's at.  Good job Alan.  Congratulations on the graduation.  Dominick

[Nessie Hunter]

Your supposed to be hard at work in the reel shop!!!
Im pretty darn disappointed !!!! 

Just kidding...   

Amazing Quality time with the kids, so important to families...

Good job Dad...  Super job on the Fishies also,  Yummy!!!   




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[Bryan Young]

AWESOME!  Fresh salmon, as we say, broke da mouth.  There's nothing like it.

[Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B]

gas for the vehicle, $50, gas for the boat, $80, the smile on a kid's face, priceless. 

"The Times of Your Life" a Kodak moment....thanks for sharing!

[broadway]

Alan,
      Don't get any better than that... good to see a couple gals not afraid to grab 'em by the gillz!
That 3rd fish from the left in Mel B's last post looks like it ate a small tuna, look at that gut
Just out of curiosity why only one life vest...guess ya can't make the guests wear 'em, but glad you make yours!
Nice job on time well spent,
Dom