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05/23/2008: "For Your Holiday Eye Candy Pleasure ..."
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The long Memorial Day weekend is here, which marks the traditional start to the SoCal offshore season. Were it not for the bizarre weather, I'd be on the water this weekend, but my mind is definitely looking forward to the arrival of the marlin and tuna - and the first edition of the 2008 Fishing News!
Although the gamefish have yet to arrive in our local waters, they have to the south, and several marlin tournaments have been contested in the last few weeks in the waters around Cabo San Lucas. Most recent was the World Championship Billfish Release Tournament, which is quickly becoming the preeminent all-release event. All the big boys came out to play, including Team Get Over It, which won the event with a total of 57 released marlin. Heads up folks - this Atlanta-based team is considering fishing the SoCal events this year.
It's great to see the fish and the fishermen arrive in West Coast waters, but there's something else that migrates in that same method - the dock hotties. No, it's not the smell of fishermen that attract them - it's the smell of money. You need look no further than the docks in Cabo to see an example of this particular phenomenon - and we have an example right here in the MB. This pic, provided by Chris Badsey of the WCBRT Committee, shows the species in full mating attire. I've saved you the experience of seeing the one they're trying to mate with - it ain't pretty - but based on the boat he's driving, there's no questioning the attraction ... 
Have a great weekend, and don't forget to take time to remember those whose sacrifice makes possible our ability to spend this weekend with family and friends.
