….Well, after somewhat of a come back on Saturday in round 3 of the 2013 SWBA series(14th place) and not TOTALLY out of the running to make the Finale this year, I decided it really was time to get over to Catalina. Spent Tuesday @ the island with friends Maynard Poynter, Mitch Russo, and Jeremy Glenn. The wind and wind swell were way up. Crappy 1:45 crossing over. West end was total garbage with wind (10-15 MPH) steep swell (3-4′ @ 6 sec.) white caps everywhere, and island refraction….really wet & bumpy. The fishing was good, not great, but good. Caught around 40 fish.
I just want to thank Dave Belden for making me some custom Kelp Kritters. It’s an awesome bait. Unreal how it calls in the biters, and it’s usually a better grade! Every time I pulled it out, it was followed by a grumble of “Oh no, there he goes again with that magic bait…..” from the other guys on board.
I also want to thank Kevin Stafford @ Tenacious for the Wedless swimbaits and heads.
Thanks guys!

Nice fish first thing in the morning. Sorry about the lousy angle.

Mitch Russo getting it done in the “Bill Dance” chair.”

Headless fisherman – Awesome Bait!

Nicer follower ate it at the boat after a smaller fish came off!

She was right where she’s suppose to be. INHALED the 9″!

Stoked to be back in the harbor after a 100 mile day, and some really snotty channel crossings.

Only eat the small ones!