Name: Chris
Please explain what our User Name- Call sign means - Just my last name without the vowels . . . maybe I should change iit?
Age: 43
T-Shirt Size: Large
Pantyhose Size: Don't use them, my legs are silky smooth
Location: Point Loma
What was your first boat? 14' Carolina Skiff
Tell us about your boat. 26' Center Console, Glacier Bay Canyon Runner (
http://www.glacierbaycats.com/gb260.htm)
How long have you been fishing? 30 years, 10 with the fly
What was the first fish you ever caught? Where? Opali perch
I am already looking forward to the next fishing season Fred Hall Shows, Do you think I have a problem? Nope
Do you have any advice to future fishermen? Careful, it's addicting. . .
Favorite species to catch: Striped Bass on Cape Cod
Do you have any kick ass trips planned? February - Amazon for Peacock Bass
Type of Gear you use: Fly rods (8, 10, 12 wt depending on the fish, fly size)
Cigars? no
Favorite Drink? Anything except gin
Boxers or briefs or thong? A la natural
If you could take one rig on a TUNA trip what would it be? 12 wt Loomis, Old Florida SA6 reel
Have you ever dyed your hair? It is dyed
Do you play video games? Nope
THIS ONE NEEDS TO BE ANSWERED: Yes or No. Do you know what a WaaTooSee is? No
Do you like goats? Be honest. Yes. I have velcro on my sweater.
Which BOTD (babe of the day) is your favorite? Itzy Bitzy
With all of the fishing boards around now- I am sure you have met more fishermen than you would have without the boards. What has been the most memorable experience in dealing with another fisherman from the internet? Met a bunch of guys from Idaho that I travel all over the place with to fish.
Do you like Bloodydecks better than any other fishing board?
Duhh! It's the only one with the BOTD!
Do you own a dog/pet? Cat
Do you have any other hobbies- when fishing is not happinin? Ashtanga yoga
What will your next boat be? I kind of like the one I've got!
Furthest distance ever fished off shore? Cortez Bank -in my boat,
Dream destination: Seychelles
If you could live any life style any where – what would it be?
6 months on Cape Cod and 6 months in Florida Keys
Do you think it is a good ideal to have more women involved with fishing? Be honest- I can't ban you. YES!
What is the craziest fishing thing that has ever happened while being on the water? Nothing really.
Has there ever been a life turning experience happen to you while being on the water? Or has something just scared the hell out of you while being on the water? Luckily, nothing . . . . yet . . . .
So would you rather be on a boat fishing at Guadalupe Island wide open Tuna bite or be fed grapes by 13 Naked Hot Wild Horney Women?
How about being fed by 13 Naked Hot Women while I was in the middle of a wide open tuna bite?
Who turned you on to bloodydecks.com?
I stumbled across you on the web, can't remember how..
What are some of the differences between the Fly rod fishing and the regular
fishing? How long have you been fly fishing?
I grew up fishing with spinning and conventional gear. I used to go out of Dana Point and San Clemente (pre Dana Pt harbor days) when I was a kid. I first tried fly fishing in Massachusetts ~10 years ago. I was a little backwards in that I learned to fly fish in the ocean, not in rivers, lakes, etc. I became addicted in short order. Compared to what I was used to (bait, jig fishing), it was a much more challenging sport. Everything I knew about fishing didn't really apply to fly fishing. You cast differently, the reel is different, use lighter tackle, lines, etc, tie your own flies, etc. If the fish aren't biting, I could easily burn the morning working on my cast . . . then I started tying my own flies . . . then I completely lost my mind . . . . it seems the only reason I work now is so I can go fishing.
It is a blast. You should pick it up. You can do it all year round here in the surf (corvina, perch, halibut
What is the biggest fish you caught on a fly rod?
My largest fish ever was the tarpon I mentioned above (I didn't land the gator). The definition of exciting is fighting a cow tarpon in 5 feet of water. It was like a bus was driving thru the shallows! The best fish I ever caught was a 55# dorado in La Paz. That dorado jumped at least 10 times, well over 6' high as it shot ~200 yards away! The best part was the look of my panga captain's face when I released it. My favorite fishery is the striped bass fishery on Cape Cod. The water is crystal clear and stripers up to 40# can be caught in 2 feet of water, while wading. You can fish from shore, boat, in the water, whatever. The visuals are amazing and it is a blast! Every year, during the third week of June, I make my annual pilgrimage to the holy grounds of striped bass fishing, Cape Cod.
If you look in the first pic with the gator, you can see my fly on his nose. I cast across his nose and stripped it. When it got on his nose, he got so pissed off that he bit it . . . and I set the hook, of course, like an idiot. It was fun while it lasted . . . all three minutes of it before he broke off.
so that's how you catch an alligator . . . in case you ever find yourself stranded in the everglades
Have you ever hooked yourself when casting out?
Believe it or not, I've never hooked myself with a fly, while casting. I do it all the time while tying them though. I have hit myself in the head a bunch of times but managed not to set the hook. The best thing about fly fishing is that it has made me a much better fisherman, regardless of the tackle I use. Of necessity, I've learned better rod control, how to properly work and tire a fish, better knot technique, light tackle tactics. When I fish with my friends, I catch as many or more fish than they do, rarely lose a fish once I have it on, almost never tangle my line with theirs . . . and I manage this while never using anything heavier than 20# tippet with my fly rod or 20# test line on my conventional rig.
Chris
I look forward to fishing with you
The pic's are awesome & I thank you for being a Member of the week!
Shelly
that glacier bay is a sweet ride too...
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