Im fishing Castaic Lagoon for the first time and throwing a Hudd. Finally get that little tick and rear back. Rod loads but Im thinking WTF. I reel in a western grebe fouled hooked in the belly. The bird bit and thats my story.

I was in my boat but my buddy was running the front since he knew the water. I was also using his rod because mine were having technical difficulties. I make a long cast over a long point and it lands in about one foot of water. As I was casting I asked him if he thought that spot was a good spot. Before he could answer and about 10 cranks into the retrieve I get popped and bring in a 12-10. Theres a little more to the story (Ill let him tell that part), but I still think my buddy is pissed at me about that one.