I started casting early today to go Okappari (Shore Fishing) to try to catch some legal size Halibut (Hirame). Even in the early morning, as far as I was able to see, there were already about 10 fishermen. From seeing this many Halibut hunters (?), I knew it was officially Halibut season.

I started casting at the usual sweet spot (the corner of the jetty and beach). I heard from a fellow fisherman that at this very spot last week, a 30inch Halibut was caught! I became really excited hearing that and immediately started fishing. As time went by, I felt that the tide was rising, so in the early morning I decided to use the FM110!! As it was becoming high tide, I made lure adjustments to a DD (Deep Diver). Since the water was cloudy, I used Gold and White color lures!! …But unfortunately I got absolutely no bites and decided to move locations before the wind comes towards the beachside. I resumed fishing while walking along the beach!! And lately almost every time now, a fishermen comes up to me and asks me, “What color lure are you using!?” I guess a lot of people are curious of what I’m using! I guess all fishermen are alike! I myself get very curious of what type of lure and colors others are using too! What is the ultimate color that would solve the eternal mystery of catching fishes? On this fishing trip, as I mentioned it earlier, I used a Gold color lure which is not in the CIF Series and it is also not sold so it is a rare piece here in CA! My fellow fishermen mentioned to me, “I’m using a Flash Minnow too!!” I suppose Flash Minnow is a popular lure for fishermen aiming for Halibut from the beach! Perhaps Halibut = Flash Minnow!!

I happily gave him the FM120DD (in Pearl White) which was release this year. He wasn’t able to get a Halibut right away, but he did catch a small-scaled shark!! Since it was already getting close to full tide, he must have caught a shark that migrated to the bottom!

Afterwards, we all took a picture together!! Everyone screamed, “Flash Minnow~!!” I was extremely happy!! Starting left, the colors are: Sexy Geisha Queen, Aurora Baby CroakerX2, and Salty Pearl White 120DD. I did not make this up!! They really did have these lures! It is such a popular product! I would like to thank them for fishing with me this time! I hope they get a chance to check this blog out!

Sandy
The Daily Flash Minnow

P.S. The water temperature was very cold and in the afternoon the wind started blowing and my hands and feet were so numb! It was tough!!
I definitely want to purchase the wader he was wearing.