# 49803: Subject: East Goleta Beach, California

Submitted by Leapin' Bass (ip 207.154.84.79)

• Fished on 8/7/2003

• Report received: 8/8/03

Water Temperature: 64
Water Clarity: .
Seas: .
Weather: Calm and clear. Very high tide.
Fishing_for: California Halibut & White Seabass
Boat: Surf Fishing
captain: .

Report:
My friend Brian convinced me to give East Goleta Beach a quick shot from the surf after work. With his success on Sunday I couldn't resist. Armed with light gear and 3 inch Sea Wolf colored Big Hammer swimbaits we trudged our way through the slough as it was a very high tide.

At the spot it didn't take long for Brian to hook up and bring in his first halibut. A little while later, another one. Just as I was starting to wonder if his 1/4 oz. jig head was making a difference (I was using 3/16 oz.) I see a nice halibut roll on my lure just inches from my legs. Reminded me why I love fishing - for visions like that! After fumbling around with the thing in the surf like an idiot I finally got it in, measured it at 27 inches and 7.5 lbs., quickly snapped a picture and let it go.

Fished for a short while longer and Brian picked up another short halibut. Didn't see any seabass tonight (Brian and a couple friends got 4 seabass to 30 inches on Sunday night using the 3 inch Sea Wolf colored Big Hammers).

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