Reel Therapy - Fathers Day Halibut

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  1. phishy

    phishy Well-Known Member

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    Had a great day on the water with the family..glassy seas..great fishing..and memories to last a lifetime with the kids.

    Highlight, my 7yr old daughter landed a 30+lb halibut on her pink led light up rod, with 8lb test. She is still telling anyone who will listen to her about it..shes told everyone walking down the street..all our neighbors the fish and game guys that popped by to check us out..and mostly everyone at the harbor..kinda priceless...

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    The drive home, the drive out, and anything in between.
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  2. "KNOT HOME"

    "KNOT HOME" Well-Known Member

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    Priceless Right There....on 8 lb! Thats super sick!

    I told Erica I thought shed win the June Avet Reel....Sorry Erica....As Randy Jackson would say...I think Phishys in it to win it!

    What were you pulling on?

    and my god man.....your kids are getting huge!!!!!!! Happy Fathers Day!
     
    #2 "KNOT HOME", June 19, 2011
  3. Carnivore

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    Fantastic day Phishy, glad to see you had a good day out there. You deserve it, congrats.
     
    #3 Carnivore, June 19, 2011
  4. Michael J

    Michael J Well-Known Member

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    Nice!!
    Back on the board in a big way!
    Awesome Hali on 8lb! INSANE!
    Nice to see ya back Mitch.
    MJ.
     
    #4 Michael J, June 19, 2011
  5. brick_haus

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    Alright! Happy Fathers day Phishy. She'll remember this day forever...
     
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  6. SFRHoman

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    Epic Bro, congrats!
     
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  7. petersmt

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    Sweet post Mitch. It is cool to see that your kids are getting the fishing bug.

    Your daughter might have more bragging rights than she knows. A brief internet search showed that the female small-fry (age 8 and under) IGFA records for CA Halibut is 17lbs. Although, the only data I could find was from up to 2005.

    Apparently you have to be a member of IGFA to get the small-fry records. If anyone has access to them it would be cool to see what the current record is.

    Cheers.
     
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  8. Torrn

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    What a great day! Epic.

    Your 7 yr. old daughter is...is...is a better angler than me. There I said it. 30lb flattie on 8lb test...:clap:

    You should video her telling the 1st, of many, fishing stories. What an album that would be in 20 yrs.
     
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    Fathers Day...pink rod...halibut man action pack. Awesome pictures.
     
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  10. Alibi Two

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    Priceless fathers day there!
     
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  11. phishy

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    Thanks guys, i dont think shes going to qualify tho, lots of help from dad..I didnt want to break her heart during the fight..but the anti reversing thingy broke mid fight..so i was right there..and finished the fight off for her..Ill try to fix it..otherwise look to buy something better for her..It was a toughy to land..no doubt..she gave it her all..Only thing i can take credit for was a good knot..The hook set was perfect..inner part of the mouth away from the soft tissue and hook was far enough out not to damage the line...it was just waiting it out...She said about 15 times tho why is this taking so long!
     
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  12. valkyrie

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    OUTSTANDING !!!!
     
    #12 valkyrie, June 19, 2011
  13. sfrjohn

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    Assist doesn't matter, the fact that she hooked a 30# flattie is the best fathers day memory you could ask for. Plus even with equipment failure you managed to get the fish on the boat on 8# line!! Congrats to your daughter and to you for the assist.
     
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  14. Albacrazy

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    WTG Mitch.

    Fuel- $150.00
    Light up LED Rod -$20.00
    Memories of you and your daughter catching a 30# Halibut on Fathers Day- Priceless
     
    #14 Albacrazy, June 20, 2011
  15. venturarodandlure

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    Awesome Mitch! I had no doubt Asha could outfish you!!
     
    #15 venturarodandlure, June 20, 2011
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    What a treat to have the whole family involved in something that you love so much. Keep up the good fathering Mitch.
     
    #16 edskii, June 20, 2011
  17. sluggy420

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    Congrats that is a great story and memory and will last a lifetime.
     
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    just another reason for her to win a new Avet .... to replace the broken one she has . truely amazing !!!!
     
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  19. sourcreamnjive

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    Great job Asha, and the proud Daddy! Stories for a lifetime.....:)
     
    #19 sourcreamnjive, June 20, 2011
  20. spartan44

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    Awesome Mitch :)
    Looks like a great day indeed!!!
    family fishing is the best.
     
    #20 spartan44, June 20, 2011
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