cohochinook
Well-Known Member
Just got back from Esperenza. Had some fantastic fishing for Springs. Got into a bunch over 3.5 days. Biggest was a 30 caught by my 9 year old Son who was thrilled. Had a 28, 27 and 24 for other large ones. Offshore was best in the 165 to 200 depth dragging bottom with splatter back hoochie, large 7 inch Tomic plug and choives. Our springs on the bottom were full of small shrimp or prawns and needle fish. Did a day of bottom fishing. Took awhile to find them, but got 2 halis around 18 and a number of nice yellow eye and snapper. Hit some nice Lings as well. Biggest was a 20. Pinks were a challenge to keep off. Some big ones out there for size. Got one that my Son kept and weighed at 8 pounds. All in all a great trip! I will try to post some photos shortly.