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John Hanson · Oct 28th 2009

Ha! Looks like I'm the new poster boy for the Cali section

Dan where did you find that photo?

Dan · Oct 28th 2009

I can't remember. Maybe doing a google or SB search for big WSB pics. I try to have a typical species for the area represent each section and for the diver to be a forum member. You're no longer in Cali but it's as close as I could get. Unless Don Paul wants to take it away.. <img src= " height="23" srcset="https://spearfishing.world/forum/images/smilies/emojione/1f606@2x.png 2x">

John Hanson · Oct 28th 2009

Ah-so.

Here's the full pic. It was truly a beautiful fish! My personal best WSB.

John Hanson · Oct 28th 2009

Just to add some more flavor to the new Cali section, here's is a picture of my personal best halibut.

Dan · Oct 28th 2009

Was the hali on a beach dive judging by the sand on your feet?

John Hanson · Oct 28th 2009

Yes, it was. I shot the fish in 7' of water. I was on my way in after a 4 hour dive and I spooked a 15 lber in only 2' of water while exiting. Knowing what I know about halibut;) I made an immediate left turn out to open water and found a set of "grapes" sticking up out of the sand after 20' of kicking out. It was the only part of the fish that was visible.

I had no idea that the fish was anywhere near this big until after I shot it and it exploded out of the sand:@ She never gave up until the bitter end. I ended up on my back in the sand with her on top of me, trying to beat the ever-living sh*t out of me with that tail! It drew quite a crowd! The picture was taken not 5 minutes after I pulled it out of the water. That's why it is still all "lit-up" and the fins are flared out.

Dan · Oct 28th 2009

Our first California report Beautiful fish.

psychobilly · Oct 28th 2009

Awesome fish!

monster slayer · Oct 28th 2009

Wow, halibut is one of the best tasting fishes ever, and that´s one toad of a hali.

Marco · Oct 29th 2009

Nice fish!

papaa · Oct 29th 2009

very nice fish,good story

Don Paul · Oct 29th 2009

Quote from John Hanson

Ha! Looks like I'm the new poster boy for the Cali section

Dan where did you find that photo?

Nice fish John That WSB spot is now a MLPA.:@.... Hey just kidding.

ladvr · Nov 18th 2009

John,
That halibut pic is one of my all time favorites.

Mike

John Hanson · Nov 18th 2009

Hey Mike!

I see you finally got tired of all the BS and drama over "there" too.

Welcome!

ladvr · Nov 18th 2009

Quote from John Hanson

Hey Mike!

I see you finally got tired of all the BS and drama over "there" too.

Welcome!

Yeah. Sometimes you just gotta walk away.

LunkerBuster · Nov 19th 2009

well damn..that is a HUGE hali...sweet report, thanks for sharing

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