Fishing with my daughter on July 27, Newport Oregon

[slabjig]

We caught these two off the very tip of the north jetty at Newport on an EXTREMELY flat (<3 foot swell) ocean. I know they get bigger, but the black is the biggest one I've ever seen @ 5 lbs 11 oz, and my daughter caught it. She almost never gets a chance to go fishing (lives in Palm Desert, Ca), so this was a real treat for both of us. While I caught the Ling Cod and another undersized one, we both caught several other nice sized blacks as well. 14 foot Gregor, 15 hp Suzuki, burned approximately 1 gallon gas. You don't have to go miles offshore to get nice bottomfish. Econofishing.

 

[Irishrover]

Fish taco time! Looks like you had a great time on a nice smooth salty day. Just a few days back the water conditions were quite ugly. Nice to see folks out there having fun.

 

[troutdude]

He. Said. Econofishing. LOL

Her smile speaks volumes. How awesome for you both.

 

[bass]

The only thing better than fishing with your kids is catching with your kids! That looks like it was an unbelievably awesome day for the both of you!

 

[Chromatose]

Way to go Dad........................................