San Simeon

Fishing for (Paralichthys californicus)
California Halibut
Wind drifting on the inshore shallows
two rods each
baited with dead anchovies below
a scampi teaser on top
Light gear
15 lb. test on small reels
That was the plan

Negative on the surf launch
No victory at sea
Scuttled by winds beyond brisk
tearing off wave tops at dawn…

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– ©Christopher Nielsen
– image – Coastal Eucalyptus Grove (above)
– images – Back to Nature 1-4 (below)
©Christopher Nielsen 1998