Catalina Fishing Report – Weds. June 18th

Was out yesterday on the El Dorado with the bunch from Purfields Pro Tackle. We had some of the absolute best weather and water you could imagine. Supper sweet float of squid for bait too. I landed numerous Calico’s and even released a really nice “keeper” Calico near Hen Rock near White’s landing. This was the spot where the youngest angler on the trip landed a very respectable Yellowtail. And they got him to eat the heart! Lots of fun. The lucky kid, Eddie, works as a deck hand on the New Del Mar and was not in the Jackpot.

Turned out that the Jackpot competition was between two halibut as the Seabass and Yellowtail eluded our hooks. With a full moon and big squid float they may have been stuffed full and not needing our tasty presentations.

Next time…

PS see the www.PurfieldsProTackle.com fish reports.

http://www.purfieldsprotackle.com/reports/

Official Purging of the Old Boat Name

The Story goes...

According to legend, each and every vessel is recorded by name in the Ledger of the Deep and is known personally to Poseidon, or Neptune, the god of the sea. It is logical therefore, if we wish to change the name of our boat, the first thing we must do is to purge its name from the Ledger of the Deep and from Poseidon’s memory.

This is an involved process beginning with the removal or obliteration of every trace of the boat’s current identity. This is essential and must be done thoroughly. … In purging your boat… You will also need a bottle of reasonably good Champagne. Plain old sparkling wine won’t cut it. (and a few friends to share it with )

Since this is an auspicious occasion, it is a good time to invite your friends to witness and to party.

Purge Party at 7pm Friday 6/6/2008

Began by invoking the name of the ruler of the deep as follows:

Oh mighty and great ruler of the seas and oceans, to whom all ships and we who venture upon your vast domain are required to pay homage, implore you in your graciousness to expunge for all time from your records and recollection the name “It’ll Do” which has ceased to be an entity in your kingdom. As proof thereof, we submit this ingot bearing her name to be corrupted through your powers and forever be purged from the sea.

(At this point, the prepared metal tag (4 in my case) were dropped from the bow of the boat into the sea.)

In grateful acknowledgment of your munificence and dispensation, we offer these libations to your majesty and your court.

(Dutifully poured at over half of the bottle of Champagne into the sea from East to West. The remainder shared by captain, Keith, and co-captain, Trish, and then among our guests.) Cordon Negro Brut that I enjoy.

So you see why we needed the Sun near sunset to be sure we find West. We did the full ceremony and shared the bubbly...

Betty O and Kids Fishing

Fishing with the MDRA fishing club guys who are the "mentors" on the MDR Youth Fishing trips.

We gathered for a "educational' review on safety and procedures and review of the summer to come. Many fishing trips are planned. New groups are getting a chance to participate too.

You all know about the Marina Del Rey Anglers and the Halibut Derby and how this funds the fish grow out pens and the youth fishing programs right?!? If you are part of my circle of friends and associates you likely know how dedicated I am to that stuff. If not ... Where have you been?
Go at once to www.HalibutDerby.com and www.MDRAnglers.com and read about it.

Oh yeah the fishing trip followed the Safety presentation. So we (The adult Mentors) got to have a little good time out fishing on the Betty O just like the kids do all summer long. I even got a good sculpin to show off.

Special Thanks to Ken Feldman for the photo and Even bigger a special Pat on the Back for running the Youth Fishing Program. Way to Go Ken.