11/6/09 - ben and the boys

alantani

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11/6/09 - ben and the boys

meet 6 year old josh and 8 year old jake.

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we headed down to santa cruz to fish the local reefs. we already had a south wind and there was news of some big swells headed out way. not a good combination for rockcod fishing, but we went anyway.

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jake stuck a black rockfish first, with an assist from his brother.

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the kids didn't last long, though. the big swells took their toll and the kids were vomiting in no time. i gave them some chewable dramamine and it just knocked them out.

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we stuck around for another half hour and called it day. our total was four small rock fish in 2 hours. very slow bite with lots of fish on the meter.

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Some Days!

The most precious post ever! What a couple of fine young men! I admire your comittment to safety as well! The bite may have been off that day but you guys got a trophy of a memory!
 

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It's good to see the kids getting out and having fun (for a little while at least).

I like the suits they were wearing.
 

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Nice photo story....to a point. Those boys look miserable but I'll bet they'll be excited to go next time.
 

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Nice story-I bet the boys will get some sea legs real quick. How big were the swells? Lew