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It was good. missed a nice sardinera yesterday with the speargun, twice. Could have shot a roosterfish. 3 of us killed 102 beers in 2 days.

I invited this kid I’d seen on instagram, he was a good stick.

Water Melon Chicken. 16 ounces of beef bone broth, star anise, cloves, curry powder, ginger powder, 1/4 cup kosher salt, 1/3 cup brown sugar, dried hibiscus leaves, tumeric, black pepper. Bring to boil then let soak for 15 minutes to cool. Added eight chicken thighs and let soak for an hour. Wiped the inside of a 10qt Dutch Oven with canola oil. Put in some basmani rice and lentils and water. Then added the chicken and water melon. Into the oven at 350, covered, and will check in two hours.

Not sure why exactly but our Captain on the Highliner took us Rockfishing to the 60 Mile Bank on Saturday. Pretty sure we were too far from the bluefin for the overnight. Thought the zone we were going to might have some kelp fish but that was way off. Dead way out west, got closer to the Islands and lots of boats were around. We managed to get 5 dorado. I had my chance but blew it. Got bit. Had 5-10 cranks and came unbuttoned. Caught a protected Cow Cod that was giant and had to be released. Watched the birds annihilate it instead. PB rockfish (bocaccio/salmon grouper) and biggest on the boat by far. Caught all my fish on a 350 gram knife jig. Would have won jackpot easy but we didn't have one. Only 9 of us on that boat was super nice. Update, forgot to mention that I did try out my new rig...used my new custom Rainshadow RCKJB700-325 that is acid wrapped. Worked great!

Well then…… back to it now. This will be for supper soon!

Shooting a bull when it's 90 degrees outside is a lot of work. I've been hunting close to home for the most part with the occasional excursion to the greatest unit. Seeing more than a few elk. Until today, i had my standards pretty high and passed up maybe 20 spikes and small bulls. The area I liked themost got hit hard by a couple of professional hunters and you may have seen the bulls they took on ig or Facebook. That being said my normal area was devoid of elk the last couple of days. Mostly from insomnia and little from curiosity I went to the greatest unit ever this morning with determination of shooting the first branch bull I see. My dog gave me a guilt trip so he came along for the ride. We get to our spot maybe 30 minutes after first light and start walking. 10 or twenty minutes after leaving the truck I spot a calf and few other non bulls. We get closer and for the first time ever my dog is not growling at rocks he's picking fights with. Then all of sudden an antlered bull sticks his head out for a moment 65 yards away and disappears just as quickly. I wait maybe 10 minutes, maybe 20 minutes, honestly idk, he comes out broadside at 60 yards. I am shooting a 1948 marlin off handed that I picked up from cwt member. (Apologies I forgot your handle) My first shot, no reaction, second shot no reaction, chambering of third shot he starts to cantor off and I go full.john Wayne shooting everything he's in an opening. I go to where my first 3 shots were and I find blood instantly. The herd climbs the hill opposite of me without my target in tow. i start following the blood trail thinking hes within a few dozen yards. Not the case, at all , I follow and the blood trail actually gets bigger for once. After an unknown distance and time, I catch up. He stumbles up and I put two more rounds into him, one behind the shoulder and the ending shot in the neck. I think this is my 10th elk and first with a rifle.

Saw tons of antelope today but this one made the mistake of coming into my decoy at 30 yards! Added story! Was in a valley just north and way of the highway 82/83 intersection. Saw probably 50+lope running in a circle around the valley. They would let me get to about 70 yards and then push the does off. About 10:00 in the morning I moved to one of the few trees to get out of the sun and put up my decoy. I saw this buck and a doe about 200 yards up the hill running towards another hunter at the top of the hill. The doe spooked and ran and this guy turned, saw my decoy and slowly made his way to me. Took about 30 min to cover those 200 yards. He stopped at 60 and started to go the other way so I drew. At that point he started to come back again so I let down. He went down into the wash and popped up behind my decoy at 30 yards. Two steps to the left and I had a solid quartering towards shot. Put it in right in front of the shoulder and came out the opposite hind quarter. Took out lung, liver and femoral. He ran about 20 yards and went down. Was a ton of fun.

Story to follow, I'm still packing out

Made some beef fajitas. Quick and easy.

Cool gun. Why are you selling it? What does it weigh without the bipod?

I had 8.5's for many years and sold them off and got 10's. You wouldn't think it but they were harder to hold and keep steady then the 8'5. I find the 12 NL's are nice being the latest and the greatest, but. I still like the increased power of the 15's. Cannonball if you are in the East Valley we could maybe meet up and you can look through all three if that helps you to make a decision.

Lunch today I had Parma prosciutto with fresh figs, fantastic!

Buy one somewhere else...Sportsmans, Cabelas, Walmart, etc if you don't want to wait for the office to open.

Very nice. Really enjoyed it. Thank you.

8 X 42 is a great choice for hand held glass. 10 X 42 is better for all around glass. Each are surprisingly effective when used with a tripod.

7.2lbs.

Ahh yes Yellow front! Of all the stores I miss, I probably miss that one the most. Picking up the weekly Bob Hirsch Outdoor Almanac was a weekly highlight!

Like new. Montana 264 win mag, this gun is a tack driver. 26. In barrel, 1-9 twist. Round count 120. $700 Price firm, no trades. 602-690-8395

Sierra mackerel we ate last night

Last time I derail this beautiful thread, but I’m guessing BOB! doesn’t realize nobody cares and doesn’t take him seriously. What an amazing life though, teaching the NBA how to play basketball, guiding everyone here to their trophies, befriending the mafia and begging for help on a Goulds hunt. Pretty impressive resume BOB! Get some seatbelts installed on that wagon bro, and buy a helmet.

Price 700 is for the males.

I did run into this demon.

haven't even used it, checked tracking, etc? How is it a deal if you don't even know if it works well. no offense.

I think its becuase there is always someone starting or talking chit about there kill or hunt pics. People are a$$holes now days