"My 1st NIGHT Session" LAB Fri Night, 3-1-2019

LAB Fri Night "1st NIGHT" Session 3-1-2019.


I accepted Dave's a.k.a. Floatingbassturd's "Open Invite" to join him at fishing a night session at LAB. And I have to admit it folk's ... I was a bit reluctant to join him for night time fishing due to that I have never fished a night session before ... well, I guess that I can never say that again! lol

I met up with Dave on the water at approx 6:30 PM and soon after his good friend Bob joined us on the water, about 30 minutes later.
It was good fishing along side of you guys last night Sir!  [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

So, if you decide do it again on a Fri or a Sat night, I will definitely consider joining in on the good times again!


Thanks for the invite, I really had a good time!


I always like to take a few minutes before each session to calm my thoughts and to remember to give thanks, for being so BLESSED for having such good health and for this opportunity of being here today ... enjoying the water and all of it's abundance  .... amen!

Location: LAB, Los Alamitos Bay
Duration: 6:00 PM until 1:00 AM (7 hrs)

Sun Rise: N/A
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Gray Light: N/A
Tidal Conditions: 6:00pm 3.3 ft, 7:00pm 3.8 ft, 7:49pm HT 2.7 ft, 9:00pm 3.6 ft, 10:00 3.3 ft, 11:00 hrs 2.6 ft, 12:00am 2.3 ft 1:00am 2.0 ft ... etc.
Air temperatures during session: 59 deg to 54 deg, cloudy sky's with a 30 min rain shower accompanied by 4 mph winds at 6:00pm. The sky's opened and the winds died down to 1 mph until 12:30am. The rains followed.
Water temperatures: 58 deg
Wind: 6:00pm 4 mph E, 1:00am 1 mph ESE.
Water clarity: N/A
Large Leaf Kelp Beds: None to report
Water Visibility: N/A
Tidal Coefficient: (CE) 51 in the evening, this is an average and considered a stable rate.
iSolunar Prediction: Major Period: 7:23pm until 10:23pm
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Sea Dogs: 7 to report
Dolphin: None to report
Pelagic Bird Activity: None to report
Bait Presence: N/A
Distance kicked: 2.2 miles
Calories Burnt: 824 calories, if walking.
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Personal Attire: board shorts, multi layer shirts w/ hoodie and rain jacket
Fish Finder used: Deeper Pro +
Model of Float Tube: Cumberland
Type of fins used: Force Fins

Tackle Used: 1/4oz Sardine Green/Silver, Glow Green, Purple/Silver. 3/8oz Sardine Green colored HUB's.

Dave's fish count this evening: 5-fish
(2) short Sandy's
(3) short Spoty's, best 13 1/2"

Bob's fish count this evening: 7-fish

SP Dan's fish count this evening: 23-fish tonight, 5-species, 3-legals and the "Bass Trifecta" to report.

(1) short Halibut 17"
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.](2) short Sculpin, best 8 1/4"[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
(1) short Calico 8"[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
(12) Sandy's, best were a 16" and 14 1/4" legals[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.](7) Spotty's, best was a 14 1/4" legal[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Note: All legals shown, but just one pic of each species landed if short and all fish were quickly released. (CPR'd) caught, photographed & released.


PLEASE .... always be completely respectful to the boat owners and their property ... their boats.

PLEASE ... always leave it cleaner than you found it!
So please grab a hand-full and Pitch-In!!

Thank you for taking the time to check out today's fish report!
Tight lines!

SP Dan     <"))>< 

Awesome report! I have yet to float tube a real night session. looks like you all had a blast, and those are some awesome fish! I like the night meetup. Would love to join sometime

WOOOOOOO! welcone to the club. That place is so fishy at night. Next time me and my buddy head out there you are definitely invited. Heack of a night for you guys. As always a great report.

Logan wrote:Awesome report! I have yet to float tube a real night session. looks like you all had a blast, and those are some awesome fish! I like the night meetup. Would love to join sometime

We are likely going to be out monday evening

Great report .Had fun last night . however y'all got me convinced the hookup baits are cheating!!! You're welcome anytime dan .I still can't believe you weaR trunks with no waders out there!!! Crazy!!!

Nice night on the water boys!!
I agree with with Floatingbassturd, crazy the trunking it in the winter time.

Thanks for sharing Dan

Floatingbassturd wrote:

Logan wrote:Awesome report! I have yet to float tube a real night session. looks like you all had a blast, and those are some awesome fish! I like the night meetup. Would love to join sometime

We are likely going to be out monday evening

I am thinking of heading out monday night. What time are you heading out?

TobyB wrote:

Floatingbassturd wrote:

Logan wrote:Awesome report! I have yet to float tube a real night session. looks like you all had a blast, and those are some awesome fish! I like the night meetup. Would love to join sometime

We are likely going to be out monday evening

I am thinking of heading out monday night. What time are you heading out?

I'm thinking around 6:00-6:30ish

Floatingbassturd wrote:

TobyB wrote:

Floatingbassturd wrote:

Logan wrote:Awesome report! I have yet to float tube a real night session. looks like you all had a blast, and those are some awesome fish! I like the night meetup. Would love to join sometime

We are likely going to be out monday evening

I am thinking of heading out monday night. What time are you heading out?

I'm thinking around 6:00-6:30ish

Perfect, I will meet you out there.

Nice Report I'd like to go out with you Guys 1 night

Night fishing rocks buddy I think I would like to head out again this summer for some ninja action.

Floatingbassturd wrote:

TobyB wrote:

Floatingbassturd wrote:

Logan wrote:Awesome report! I have yet to float tube a real night session. looks like you all had a blast, and those are some awesome fish! I like the night meetup. Would love to join sometime

We are likely going to be out monday evening

I am thinking of heading out monday night. What time are you heading out?

I'm thinking around 6:00-6:30ish

I have to bow out. I won't be able to make it. I have a sick wife.

Logan wrote:Awesome report! I have yet to float tube a real night session. looks like you all had a blast, and those are some awesome fish! I like the night meetup. Would love to join sometime

Hi ya Logan,

It took me a bit to adjust to the different lighting and my depth perception wasn't as keen due to my limited vision using headlamps.
I did have a great time, in fact, we did it again last night.

Thanx for responding to my post,

SP Dan     <"))><

TobyB wrote:WOOOOOOO! welcone to the club. That place is so fishy at night. Next time me and my buddy head out there you are definitely invited. Heack of a night for you guys. As always a great report.

Hi ya TobyB,
It's a great feeling to get thumped in the dark!
I found that I was using my very same fishing technique as I use in the day light hours ... and it worked!

I liked it so much that I did it again last night as well!

Thanx for responding to my post,

SP Dan     <"))><

Floatingbassturd wrote:Great report .Had fun last night . however y'all got me convinced the hookup baits are cheating!!! You're welcome anytime dan .I still can't believe you weaR trunks with no waders out there!!! Crazy!!!

 Hi ya Dave,

I'm hooked on NINJA sessions as well now ... my only problem will be to decide on whether I should fish days or nights ... I'll figure it out!
Thanks for the invite! You and your friend Bob really know what you are doing!

SP Dan     <"))><

Jerdon wrote:Nice night on the water boys!!
I agree with with Floatingbassturd, crazy the trunking it in the winter time.

Thanks for sharing Dan

Hi ya Jerdon,

It was a great night to be on the water indeed!
Please don't over concern yourself with my fishing attire, I was really quite comfortable the entire time.

Thanx for checking out and responding to my posting,

SP Dan     <"))><

Litefoot wrote:Nice Report I'd like to go out with you Guys 1 night

Hi ya Rick,

I bet that you'd like it my friend!

We'll be posting many more open invites ... try to jump in!

SP Dan     <"))><

jeffcpr wrote:Night fishing rocks buddy I think I would like to head out again this summer for some ninja action.

Hi ya Jeff,

You're correcto-mundo buddy ... night fishing is different and way cool!

SP Dan     <"))><

TobyB wrote:

Floatingbassturd wrote:

TobyB wrote:

Floatingbassturd wrote:

Logan wrote:Awesome report! I have yet to float tube a real night session. looks like you all had a blast, and those are some awesome fish! I like the night meetup. Would love to join sometime

We are likely going to be out monday evening

I am thinking of heading out monday night. What time are you heading out?

I'm thinking around 6:00-6:30ish

I have to bow out. I won't be able to make it. I have a sick wife.

Hey TobyB,

I was looking for ya last night, I was hoping that your wife was doing much better and that you'd have that unexpected, unforeseen window of opportunity to get your feet wet.
Oh well ...... next time!
I hope that your wife is feeling much better today!

SP Dan     <"))><

SP Dan wrote:

jeffcpr wrote:Night fishing rocks buddy I think I would like to head out again this summer for some ninja action.

Hi ya Jeff,

You're correcto-mundo buddy ... night fishing is different and way cool!

SP Dan     <"))><

Yep I did this a lot a few years back need to get back into it soon.

Why did you stop night fishing Jeff?

I don't know really I don't know why.

Sounds like a great time! Id love to join you all next night sesh!

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Definitely you can catch some nice fish at night.

SP Dan wrote:

TobyB wrote:

Floatingbassturd wrote:

TobyB wrote:

Floatingbassturd wrote:

Logan wrote:Awesome report! I have yet to float tube a real night session. looks like you all had a blast, and those are some awesome fish! I like the night meetup. Would love to join sometime

We are likely going to be out monday evening

I am thinking of heading out monday night. What time are you heading out?

I'm thinking around 6:00-6:30ish

I have to bow out. I won't be able to make it. I have a sick wife.

Hey TobyB,

I was looking for ya last night, I was hoping that your wife was doing much better and that you'd have that unexpected, unforeseen window of opportunity to get your feet wet.
Oh well ...... next time!
I hope that your wife is feeling much better today!

SP Dan     <"))><

Yeah Dan i was hoping to get out before all this rain started but that wasn't the case. She is doing much better, something was going around the house because her and my son both had stomach issues. But all is better around here. I am looking to get out as soon as this rain stops so hopefully this weekend. I will let you know when I am heading out again and maybe we can meet up.