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05/25/2012

Hook Buzz spears big seabass near Palos Verdes kelp

Sunday was a great day for the guys from Hook Buzz as they scored two fat white seabass freediving for white seabass near the rich kelp forests of Palos Verdes. With overcast skies and 67 degree water last Sunday, Brad Monclova and Kirk McNulty speared two beautiful croakers. Monclova's fish weighed in at 44.1-pounds and McNulty's topped the scales at 43.8-pounds.

Clark McNulty did not get a prize this day but feeling a tad left out returned to the area on Monday and tagged a 25-pound seabass. McNulty said he had been out several times during the past week aand had several great chances but no luck. "I just missed a yellowtail the other day had shot a big seabass recently that broke free and swam away."

McNulty and friends spent a great deal of time trying to locate that speared fish in 50-feet of water with no success. "I didn't want to see that fish go to waste so we worked really hard to find it," said McNulty. "We just couldn't find it."

On Sunday, the trio started in an area with very poor visibility. They made a mere 200 yard move, found improved visibility and were greeted with the sounds they were looking for upon entering the water. "I head the seabass croaking immediately," said McNulty. White seabass have the ability to make a croaking noise, hence they have the nickname croakers.

"It wasn't long before I heard a snap and my brother had speared one," said McNulty. "Shortly after that I surfaced and saw Brad (Monclova) towing another big fish."

The guys at Hook Buzz invite you to post your latest photos forum.hookbuzz.com and stories anytime.

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Fishing with Phil this weekend!! Twilight and Catalina Island

We have some great trips for you this weekend as Fishing with Phil is going on 4 great trips. Hope you can join us on one or more and get in on all the fun.

Fishing with Phil Twilight Madness this Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.

6:30pm-Midnight
Vessel- Native Sun, Long Beach Sportfishing 562 432 8993

Make sure you bring some 2-ounce leadheads as well as some 4-ounce torpedo sinkers and 2-O hooks. Sand bass and sculpin fishing has been fair on some nights and very good on other trips.

The Fishing with Phil gang will be on board to make sure you have a great time

CATALINA with PHIL Sunday $70

Fishing with Phil this SUNDAY on the 90-FOOT Liberty

Come to Catalina Island for some great fishing FUN with Phil. 5am-5pm only $70!!! Be part of the next Phil Friedman Outdoors Production Video!!! 562 432 8993

See you this weekend!!!!

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05/24/2012

VIDEO: Catalina Island 5th graders go fishing

Captain John Talsky from Island with the Catalina Island Seabass Fund put on their annual 4^th and 5^th grade fishing adventure on Tuesday. The Toronado took off from Pierpoint Landing in Long Beach with over 30 volunteers from the Phil Friedman Youth Outdoor Program on Monday evening and headed to Avalon where they were to meet over 100 anxious kids. Talsky believes that it’s not only important that kids learn how to fish but they also learn how to do it responsibly.

“Conservation, care for our precious seas, becoming good stewards to the ocean is what this is all about,” said Talksy. “A day on the water like this can be the catalyst that changes a child’s direction in life; I’m just honored to be a part of it.”

It may seem ironic to many that taking kids fishing form Catalina is even necessary. While many children are born and raised with a fishing rod in their hands, for many, this annual trip is their very first fishing adventure.

Tuesday was a beautiful day to be on the water. Flat calm, sunny, warm and lots of fish biting. The kids caught blue perch, opaleye, mackerel, rockfish, sheepshead, and many other species. The trip was all catch a release so after admiring their prize, the kids got to watch their catch swim away unharmed.

An enormous pod of dolphin came to play off the Toronado to the amazement of the children. They watched as the agile mammals bow surfed and darted back and forth in front of the 75-foot sportboat. Every once in a while, one of the dolphin would jump clear out of the water to the cheers of new admirers on deck.

For Adrian Hernandez, this trip was even more special. Hernandez had told his boss in Beaumont, Texas who much he wanted to be with his son on this trip. He boss said what are you waiting for? Go. Hernandez made the trip and was emotional about what it meant to him. “My son means more to me than anything and I really miss him,” said Hernandez. “This has been a beautiful trip; a trip that has brought us closer together.”

Talsky is now working with Philip Friedman Outdoors Youth to produce a booklet so that the experience becomes even richer. The book will include information on the kinds of fish that they are likely to catch as well as a message of conservation. “We want to see this great adventure continue for many years to come and just get better and better,” said Talsky. With the Catalina Seabass Fund and John Talsky involved, there is little doubt that the future is bright.

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05/23/2012

VIDEO: Catalina Island 4th graders go fishing

Talsky believes that it’s not only important that kids learn how to fish but they also learn how to do it responsibly. “Conservation, care for our precious seas, becoming good stewards to the ocean is what this is all about,” said Talksy. “A day on the water like this can be the catalyst that changes a child’s direction in life; I’m just honored to be a part of it.”

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05/21/2012

VIDEO: Fighting Irish of Notre Dame go Fishing with Phil on the Native Sun

What a great night! John and Lisa came all the way from the University of Notre Dame to go Fishing with Phil and they were not disappointed. Besides some fat sand bass and sculpin, the atmosphere on the deck of the Native Sun out of Long Beach Sportfishing.

There was some tense moments as the Trojan faithful rose up to be heard too. Not only did they fight on but several of the USC fans donated some fish to the great kids from South Bend.

As always, Fishing with Phil creates memories for a lifetime. Great times for sure. You can go Fishing with Phil too. 424 237 0250

Native Sun Twilight this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 6:30pm-Midnight. 562 432 8993 or 424 237 0250.

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05/20/2012

62-pound white seabass takes the WON White Seabass Tournament

Good friend and Captain John Talsky from Catalina Island is reporting a 62-pound white seabass just weighed in to take the lead in the WON White Seabass Tournament. "62 pounder just weighed in.....All the larger fish are coming from a Dana Point bite," said Talsky.

Earlier in the day, Talsky's son Johnny has taken a nice croaker and he was hoping it would be the winner.

"My son Johnny is fishing is the Western Outdoor News White Seabass Tournament. Please keep fingers crossed that nobody else has caught a larger White Seabass. Lines out at noon," said Talsky.

Several other private boaters and at least one spotboat, the Freedom have had good white seabass fishing this morning along with several yellowtail. Things are looking great for So Cal anglers.

"Final results are in- Johnny's 43.5lb fish came in 4th place. Got beat by 62, 59, and 48 pounders. All 3 fish that beat him are from the Dana Point bite. Johnny's was the largest fish from Catalina. I am very proud of him," said Talsky. As well you should be John.

Photo: Johnny Talsky with a fat 43.2-pound white seabass taken at Catalina Island this morning. The big seabass took 4th place in the WON White Seabass Tournament and made dad John very proud.

Photo credit: John Talsky

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Rusty Hook to sponsor Fishing with Phil BIG BASS Twilight trip tonight

Fishing with Phil/ Rusty Hook tonight, Native Sun, Long Beach Sportfishing
6:30-midnight 562 432 8993

Alex Masumoto from the Rusty Hook in San Pedro will be sponsoring tonight's Fishing with Phil twilight trip on board the Native Sun out of Long Beach Sportfishing. Masumoto is thrilled to come on board and supply raffle prizes and more to tonight's fishing adventure.

On Friday night, Fishing with Phil on the Native Sun was fantastic. Over 100 big sculpin along with 79 sand bass to 6.9-pounds. Anglers using 2-ounce leadheads along with fresh dead squid had the most success and the Rusty Hook has all that and more for your tackle needs.

In addition, Masumoto stays current on the fishing scene so he is a great source for information.

The weather for tonight's Fishing with Phil Trip could not be any better and water temperatures are above 60 degrees. Add to that, that the Native Sun already has plenty of squid on board and this could be another epic Fishing with Phil trip.

You can check the video from our Friday night trip below and welcome the Rusty Hook as a big part of the Fishing with Phil phenomenon.

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Freedom and private boaters enjoying white seabass bite

The Freedom had 1-fish limits of white seabass at Santa Barbara Island this morning in perfect weather. "We have 16 seabass on deck and the small boats around me are all hooked up," reported Freedom skipper Tom Lee just before he limited out of the giant members of the croaker family. Lee reported many of his seabass in the 30-40 pound class.

The Freedom's catch represents the best score for one of the larger sportboats in 2012. "It really looks good over here," said Lee. "It's bite time.

In addition to the white seabass, there has also been a good sprinkling of yellowtail. The Freedom has two yellowtail on board and several private boaters have scored fish too. Most of the yellowtail have been 10-20 pounds.

Captain John Ackley of the Westerly out of Long Beach Sportfishing was at Catalina Island on Friday and reported a lot of 8-12 pound yellowtail on the front side of Catalina. Ackley had 70 calico bass, 1 yellowtail and lots of rockfish to boot.

The Thunderbird out of Davey's Locker in Newport Beach had 2 white seabass and 1 yellowtail at Santa Barbara Island on Saturday as it appears that the So Cal saltwater scene is starting to wake up.

File photo of white seabass taken in a prevoius year on board the 6-pack Options.

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So Cal sportfishing fleet to use spotter planes to find offshore bounty

The Sportfishing Association of California (SAC) will be sending its first spotter plane to scour the offshore waters for tuna, yellowtail and more on Saturday, May 26. In a SAC press release, the stated goal of sending planes is to" reduce "looking time" and "increase fishing time". More importantly we will be able to search those fringe areas that do not get much coverage."

Sportfishing captains have been asked to supply pilots with any current and pertinent information in order to send them in the right direction. "Its all good," said Don Ashley from Pierpoint Landing and a member of SAC. "This will give our fleet a huge advantage; an advantage we haven't had in the past."

In days past, boats would have to run exploratory trips to fringe areas and anglers would have to take a chance on even finding the fish. The spotter planes will help to take some of that guess work out of the equation.

"All we need now is for some fish to show up," said Ashley. "When they do, I am confident we will find them."

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05/19/2012

VIDEO: Fishing with Phil on the Tradition out of Redondo

Great times on the Tradition, Fishing with Phil. We were out with the great crew and some wonderful passengers fishing in the Santa Monica Bay. We go chasing the elusive barracuda, catch lots of great eating rockfish and see all kinds of marine life.

The Tradition runs out of Redondo Sportfishing everyday departing at 6am and returning around 4pm. They also have summer twilight fishing for sand and calico bass as well as barracuda.

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