H3llcat,
Today I had the opportunity to take a new guy fishing. He is my cousin whom I met for the first time in February this year, and his name is Chris Smith. A retired Marine of 10 years.
A fun fact about Chris is that he grew up in Alaska, worked on fish processors of troll caught fish, but he himself had never caught a King.
As the middle of September was approaching I knew it was time. If you remember the memorable day of 9/11 last year, where not only you pooped in a bag, but countless anglers brought fish to their hand that day. I was hoping that today would be like that day.
So it was Chris, the infamous Craig, and myself. Launched the boat at approx 6:30am and headed to the spot. Much to my delight, there was no one there so I parked it in 35 FOW and we deployed Kwiks, and Hog Nose 5.5s. Sardine wrapped of coarse. After about an hour and 2 consumed Bananas with peels draped over our rods, Chris’ rod starts going boingo boingo.
Chinese fire drill happens, throw anchor, 10 minutes later fish is in the net. A beauty. 20+ lbs chromer. I was feeling really relieved and good at this point. About a half hour later it was my turn. The Hustler had a nice fish on the line, reeled up other rods, and right as we threw anchor, I found myself just reeling in my gear. Felt like a great fish, but is my luck would have it, I have the no nook curse for the year. Much to my surprise Craig went fishless which is usually not the case.
It was a great morning out on the water for our boat. A fish on the floor is never a bore. Oh, we didn’t see another fish caught all morning for about 30 boats in site. I guess I did something right today. Oh, and I’m pretty sure a new addict was born today.
Tight Lines and long live AAA,
Steve G aka “The Hustler”
Chris Smith
great photo, way to get new people involved!!
Nice store. Glad you took a marine out.
Way to rock the newbie!
Thanks for posting, H3l. It was fun taking a new guy and getting him into a nice fish like that. I must say though, he was wrapping plugs with the quickness by the end of the day. He’s got a knack for it, that’s for sure.
Great story, great fish! Hustler gettin it done. Nice. Great job guys!
Great stuff and props to you for giving him the pleasure…. I as well am new to the game and am so very thankful to know Hellcat and he has been MORE THAN HELPFULL!
Thanks to people like yourself!!!
You’re very welcome, Hustler. Great job getting him onto fish.
Well said, TowTruck!
Awesome job Steve, you made it happen! Congrats to Chris on a DANDY fish! Great story !!
That is Awesome Hustler it is always fun getting someone new on some fish and sharing the fun or the addiction to some of us… Very nice fish as well Chris glad to see new anglers getting into it!…