9-2-07 Dana Sleighride!

[Piranha]

Nobody could go yesterday so I did a solo trip outta Dana Point! Highlight of the day was a sleighride of more than half an hour, being hauled around the harbor mouth by a 53" leopard shark. Estimated weight 35-40 lbs. I have no idea, but heavy! Nate and his buddy were nearby on a powerboat. They usually fish on a Cobra triple. They landed the beast in the powerboat . First, they used my Promar net, and it broke into two pieces. So then they landed it in their net! I handed them my halibut tranquilizer, and they calmed it down and dropped it into my A hatch! Thanks a million for helping, guys! I apologize for the poor quality of the pic. It was dusk and the photographer didn't get the flash working. Also, the lens was a little foggy! This shark drew a large audience at Baby Beach. Three or four people wanted to buy it! No sale!



Here's a better pic!





Yesterday was the new yak's baptism of fire! It performed flawlessly. I noticed that the bait barge was lots closer to Baby Beach than when I used to go in my Fish n Dive! So was Doheny! The new ride now has blood inside in out! Here are some higher quality pics of the Marauder in racing trim on the beach next to the rental Cobras!

A Ferrari surrounded by Fiat 500s!




31" wide, 14' 4" long makes for a faster easier ride!



Hope you enjoyed this mini-adventure! Jerry/Piranha