South Bay Spotfin

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South Bay Spotfin

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I watched my friend catch this unlikely suspect last week. A quick photo, then released.
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Re: South Bay Spotfin

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Very nice, from the surf, 22" or so ? Am I reading your scale correctly ?
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Yes from the surf. About 25”. Ruler max is 24” and it was longer.
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Re: South Bay Spotfin

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Whoa ! That's a beast, I know because I got a 22"+ model this summer & was all I could handle to get it in on light gear. Congrats on a great catch !
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Re: South Bay Spotfin

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And that's a nice one Mike... I know they are scarce north of Long Beach... Tell your friend congrats on a very fine and rare spot fin...
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Re: South Bay Spotfin

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A spotfin is on my bucket list, that one is a monster!!
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