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Only got seven spotties, but a nice day on the water.
Three of the bass were decent sized, 13 to 14 inches.
Didn't to get pics of all of them, but at the end of the day I wish I had, to show the color range. One was brown and white, this one was medium, and the biggest was a brilliant orange and brown.
Saw some kayakers and boaters land a few halibut, and I did as well. About 3 seconds after that shot, an osprey dive-bombed and tried to grab the fish...but I saw him coming and lowered the rod tip. The 'but dove down, and the osprey hit the water right in front of me, full of sound and fury but signifying nothing, as it came up empty.
I got splashed and saw the disgust in the bird's eyes as it took off. The attempt confounded me, and I nearly dropped my phone in the water and failed to get a picture or video.
I waited a couple minutes until the bird had moved off to circle a nearby boat. The halibut knew what was up, and hung out right under my tube. Was able to bring his head up next to the tube and unhook the lure with my forceps.
There were also some stingrays gettin' busy on the surface...Apparently the osprey knew better than to interrupt their dirty dancing.

I was out on Saturday, saw the rays as well. Those osprey have no shame! Had a nice streak jigging in 35 ft just north of Tidelands. That was about it.

[attachment=0]Osprey 2025 2.jpgI was out on Sunday as well. (Video is just coming out today) The ospreys are crazy! Not only did I have the one pull the fish out of my hand, but saw one rob a little kid of his trout at Lake Poway this week as he was pulling it out of the water. Not sure what's up with that as of late. Thanks for the post!

That pic has to be recognized nationally if not globally. Literally a National Geographic moment. That could be the cover photo for the ca dfg

Photographers go out everyday and never catch a photo like that

Pourboy wrote: Tue Apr 15, 2025 11:42 am [attachment=0]Osprey 2025 2.jpgI was out on Sunday as well. (Video is just coming out today) The ospreys are crazy! Not only did I have the one pull the fish out of my hand, but saw one rob a little kid of his trout at Lake Poway this week as he was pulling it out of the water. Not sure what's up with that as of late. Thanks for the post!

That is an INCREDIBLE shot! You should definitely enter that in any and every photo contest you can find!

camobass wrote: Tue Apr 15, 2025 11:55 am That pic has to be recognized nationally if not globally. Literally a National Geographic moment. That could be the cover photo for the ca dfg

Photographers go out everyday and never catch a photo like that

The video of it went viral on Instagram. Currently over 225K views! I had a photographer email me with the extracted hi-res photo from the video. I now have it on the wall of my office. For sure a 1 in a million shot.

Pourboy wrote: Tue Apr 15, 2025 12:14 pm

camobass wrote: Tue Apr 15, 2025 11:55 am That pic has to be recognized nationally if not globally. Literally a National Geographic moment. That could be the cover photo for the ca dfg

Photographers go out everyday and never catch a photo like that

The video of it went viral on Instagram. Currently over 225K views! I had a photographer email me with the extracted hi-res photo from the video. I now have it on the wall of my office. For sure a 1 in a million shot.

I have posted a screen grab of your video and posted it in a couple of places, WITH a link to the original video. Hopefully it gets some clicks for you.

Carpkiller wrote: Tue Apr 15, 2025 2:27 pm

Pourboy wrote: Tue Apr 15, 2025 12:14 pm

camobass wrote: Tue Apr 15, 2025 11:55 am That pic has to be recognized nationally if not globally. Literally a National Geographic moment. That could be the cover photo for the ca dfg

Photographers go out everyday and never catch a photo like that

The video of it went viral on Instagram. Currently over 225K views! I had a photographer email me with the extracted hi-res photo from the video. I now have it on the wall of my office. For sure a 1 in a million shot.

I have posted a screen grab of your video and posted it in a couple of places, WITH a link to the original video. Hopefully it gets some clicks for you.

Much appreciated! I still can't believe I got that on camera.

How did it not get your hand? Great videos!
Thanks

Dfishin wrote: Tue Apr 15, 2025 5:15 pm How did it not get your hand? Great videos!
Thanks

The dude is a pro! I got one tiny scratch.

Can you post a link to the video?... Great pic!
Butch

Midnightpass wrote: Wed Apr 16, 2025 8:01 am Can you post a link to the video?... Great pic!
Butch

Here is the link to the actual full Youtube Video


Here is the YouTube Short of just that incident

That video and picture are wild! What a moment to capture on video, thanks for sharing! I'll be checking the skies next time I have a fish on the line.

Seems like someone should get some sponsorship from whatever brand camera was used on this production.

Carpkiller wrote: Wed Apr 16, 2025 4:49 pm Seems like someone should get some sponsorship from whatever brand camera was used on this production.

It was my iPhone 16 pro

Pourboy wrote: Wed Apr 16, 2025 11:30 am

Midnightpass wrote: Wed Apr 16, 2025 8:01 am Can you post a link to the video?... Great pic!
Butch

Here is the link to the actual full Youtube Video


Here is the YouTube Short of just that incident

Thank you... Do you mind if I show it around? I'll give you full credit... And great video...
Butch

Midnightpass wrote: Thu Apr 17, 2025 8:05 am

Pourboy wrote: Wed Apr 16, 2025 11:30 am

Midnightpass wrote: Wed Apr 16, 2025 8:01 am Can you post a link to the video?... Great pic!
Butch

Here is the link to the actual full Youtube Video


Here is the YouTube Short of just that incident

Thank you... Do you mind if I show it around? I'll give you full credit... And great video...
Butch

Thanks a lot! Spread the wealth!

Thanks…
Butch

Thsts badass! Ive had osprey swoop right by my head but never touch me