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Fishing Talk / Re: Shimano
« on: April 21, 2024, 04:49:16 PM »
Congrats Jeremy! I wonder if Koga approves...
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Fishing Talk / New Rockfish Regs Took Effect
« on: April 20, 2024, 03:43:52 PM »
Glad I was able to get my limit of 4 before they cut it in half!
https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=185058&inline
https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=185058&inline
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Saltwater Boat Fishing Reports / Tom's Knoll (4/17)
« on: April 20, 2024, 01:18:32 PM »
I was literally eating dinner and saw that Wednesday was supposed to be awesome out on the big pond. Work just informed us the week before that many layoffs are coming soon, so I just planned on taking my Vitamin Sea and giving the boat a shakedown trip since it's been months since I last got it out.
It felt amazing pulling up to the ramp.
As I was heading out the inlet, I realized I was going to have a fog problem...
I decided to stay close just because the fog was so thick, so went casting for bass and other oobly gooblies.
Made a few moves and it looked like the fog might have been starting to clear. Ended up with 4 calico, 2 brownies and 2 gophers.
Fog was thick but I decided to make a move to Tom's Knoll. As I was heading out, I heard a voice on the radio that sounded awfully familiar. I responded "Tombo, is that you?". Sure as hell it was. He was out getting into some black gill. We exchanged some intel via phone at this point and hoping I could get into some big red fish of my own!
First drop was on my bait stick. The second it hit bottom, and I was on. This place is FULL of nice reds!
I decided to try something different since there wasn't much current, but the sonar was lit up. I grabbed my Penn 2500 loaded with 12# mono and clipped on a 60 oz jig. I even left the giant clip on... lol
Look one way and there's fog... the other way and bright blue sky! Well, I realized that dropping 420' equals just about all of the line...
Let me say that fighting big reds with no line left on the reel is a challenge. First it was just hard to get them to stick on the hook! Then every swell raising the boat up used any spare line I had on the reel. LOL
But man, the next 3 reds were a whole lot of fun!
I tried using different rigs to see if I could find something else, but after having to use the descent device twice, I was whooped and headed back in to do a little halibut fishing.
I was pretty sure I hooked one, but it quickly turned to feel more like a BSB. Unfortunately, I couldn't get it 20 feet off the bottom after 10 minutes and the hook pulled. Pretty sure BSB..
Anyway, I called it the morning and back to the ramp by 12:30. Not a bad morning at all. Boat ran well, but I think I need some new hydraulic steering lines as mine seems a little soft.
I just miss getting out on the water.
Thanks for reading and until next tide!
It felt amazing pulling up to the ramp.
As I was heading out the inlet, I realized I was going to have a fog problem...
I decided to stay close just because the fog was so thick, so went casting for bass and other oobly gooblies.
Made a few moves and it looked like the fog might have been starting to clear. Ended up with 4 calico, 2 brownies and 2 gophers.
Fog was thick but I decided to make a move to Tom's Knoll. As I was heading out, I heard a voice on the radio that sounded awfully familiar. I responded "Tombo, is that you?". Sure as hell it was. He was out getting into some black gill. We exchanged some intel via phone at this point and hoping I could get into some big red fish of my own!
First drop was on my bait stick. The second it hit bottom, and I was on. This place is FULL of nice reds!
I decided to try something different since there wasn't much current, but the sonar was lit up. I grabbed my Penn 2500 loaded with 12# mono and clipped on a 60 oz jig. I even left the giant clip on... lol
Look one way and there's fog... the other way and bright blue sky! Well, I realized that dropping 420' equals just about all of the line...
Let me say that fighting big reds with no line left on the reel is a challenge. First it was just hard to get them to stick on the hook! Then every swell raising the boat up used any spare line I had on the reel. LOL
But man, the next 3 reds were a whole lot of fun!
I tried using different rigs to see if I could find something else, but after having to use the descent device twice, I was whooped and headed back in to do a little halibut fishing.
I was pretty sure I hooked one, but it quickly turned to feel more like a BSB. Unfortunately, I couldn't get it 20 feet off the bottom after 10 minutes and the hook pulled. Pretty sure BSB..
Anyway, I called it the morning and back to the ramp by 12:30. Not a bad morning at all. Boat ran well, but I think I need some new hydraulic steering lines as mine seems a little soft.
I just miss getting out on the water.
Thanks for reading and until next tide!
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General Board / Forum Updates
« on: April 19, 2024, 05:49:41 AM »
So I finally got a hold of my webmaster to update and fix all the bugs in the forum. He said he's on it, so I will keep you in the loop if the site has to go down for a bit.
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Fishing Talk / Re: Bat News
« on: April 19, 2024, 05:47:03 AM »I'll try to lock down a fire ring, hopefully around 10am or so.
Sounds good Tim. I'd venture we only need one this year depending on the crowd we get, but we can make one hell of a fire if need be. lol
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Fishing Talk / Bat News
« on: April 18, 2024, 07:59:44 AM »
Rogers been catching them, but they are not in an area we should really be fishing until the evening and there are lots of obstacles around to navigate. For the SD Crew, what time are you coming down? I'll be fishing the surf in the morning if it allows me and will run to the bay in the afternoon. Joe won't be able to lock down a fire ring this year, so would someone else be able to? Keep me posted and let's get a plan together to bring home a sweet victory for SD this year!
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Outdoor Activities / Re: Wood Run 2024
« on: April 18, 2024, 07:40:33 AM »The days of swinging a Maul and a Wedge to split wood makes my body cringe these days, Log Splitters are a man's best friend for sure.
At one point in my life I had two wants.................(1) a cement mixer and (2) a wood splitter.
That's a man's man right there!
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Fishing Talk / Re: Red Crab
« on: April 18, 2024, 05:58:45 AM »The Red Crab are starting to show, it's going to get good.
None of the long-range boats have even spotted them which is not a great sign... but Red Crab is a pretty good sign for some pelagics to move in.
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Fishing Talk / Re: Record Striper
« on: April 18, 2024, 05:57:39 AM »
33# for that lake is a really nice fish. My PB was only 42, but that was an ocean fish.
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Outdoor Activities / Re: Wood Run 2024
« on: April 18, 2024, 05:55:14 AM »
I'm not 100% and feel something weird near the surgery site, but I think I'm about better.
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Freshwater Shore Fishing Reports / Re: Pond Chickens and Puddle Shad Spawn (4/13)
« on: April 18, 2024, 05:52:05 AM »
My web guy is really dropping the ball. I'll shoot him another call and text, but he hasn't responded to me in at least 6 months. I need to do something soon.
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General Board / Re: 2024 Garden Thread
« on: April 16, 2024, 03:32:46 PM »
New garden is doing well. Only issue is the birds and bugs eating the fresh shoots sprouting from the seeds.
I do have a fence now to keep out some of the bigger critters... hopefully. If nothing, it at least looks nicer. lol
Ed's wife (My old woodworking neighbor who passed away) gave me some California history. Apparently, this was part of an old historic water tank that came down in central California. He made some pieces out of it, but I decided to leave it as is and put a weathervane on it. It looks good in the garden.
Well, I'll keep the p[ictures coming as it progresses.
I do have a fence now to keep out some of the bigger critters... hopefully. If nothing, it at least looks nicer. lol
Ed's wife (My old woodworking neighbor who passed away) gave me some California history. Apparently, this was part of an old historic water tank that came down in central California. He made some pieces out of it, but I decided to leave it as is and put a weathervane on it. It looks good in the garden.
Well, I'll keep the p[ictures coming as it progresses.
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Outdoor Activities / Wood Run 2024
« on: April 16, 2024, 03:10:36 PM »
Went up with a few buddies to collect wood on my wife's uncle property in Cuyamaca. Did a lot of chainsawing, and filled up 3 trucks with fresh oak!
Everything was so green. Lots of turkeys and deer also.
The manzanita was really looking good as after all the years of drought and fire took it's toll.
Bummed he's probably going to sell the property soon, but it's been a fun run. He's asking too much for my wallet.
Not OSHA approved...
The gang
I have two piles of wood. One for the fire rings and one for the smoker. lol
This should hold me over for a few months. Thanks for reading
Everything was so green. Lots of turkeys and deer also.
The manzanita was really looking good as after all the years of drought and fire took it's toll.
Bummed he's probably going to sell the property soon, but it's been a fun run. He's asking too much for my wallet.
Not OSHA approved...
The gang
I have two piles of wood. One for the fire rings and one for the smoker. lol
This should hold me over for a few months. Thanks for reading
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Freshwater Shore Fishing Reports / Re: Pond Chickens and Puddle Shad Spawn (4/13)
« on: April 16, 2024, 02:44:36 PM »30
Freshwater Shore Fishing Reports / Pond Chickens and Puddle Shad Spawn (4/13)
« on: April 16, 2024, 11:06:09 AM »
Just a Place Holder until later....
Not much, but went down to the puddles on Saturday morning. Lots of bass guys, but I just set out a few trout/cat rods. Got another pond chicken.
Bass were busting up all over the place on little micro bait. Looked like a shad spawn just happened. I tied on a tiny swimbait...
...and on my second cast, scored! Absolutely gorgeous markings on it!
Then I was covered with bass guys. I saw a 5# and a few 2.5# fish caught before I decided to leave the crowds.
I went to my tree spot and got another bass, albeit a smaller model. Me trying to get some actions shots proved fruitless as he jumped, splashed me with nasty water and swam away.
This crayfish he spit up literally smelled like a turd!
I ran home for lunch and came back at the end of the day to totally different conditions. Windy... Choppy Ponds... Tons of people.... and tons of fishermen... I found an open spot and just cast and soaked for a bit. I had two good bites, but neither stuck so I got the afternoon goose egg. Still, I cant beat the proximity to the house. lol
Oh, but the pm session wasn't a bust. I did a quick little rock painting. I actually did 2, but left the rough one at the lake for someone to find.
Thanks for reading!
Not much, but went down to the puddles on Saturday morning. Lots of bass guys, but I just set out a few trout/cat rods. Got another pond chicken.
Bass were busting up all over the place on little micro bait. Looked like a shad spawn just happened. I tied on a tiny swimbait...
...and on my second cast, scored! Absolutely gorgeous markings on it!
Then I was covered with bass guys. I saw a 5# and a few 2.5# fish caught before I decided to leave the crowds.
I went to my tree spot and got another bass, albeit a smaller model. Me trying to get some actions shots proved fruitless as he jumped, splashed me with nasty water and swam away.
This crayfish he spit up literally smelled like a turd!
I ran home for lunch and came back at the end of the day to totally different conditions. Windy... Choppy Ponds... Tons of people.... and tons of fishermen... I found an open spot and just cast and soaked for a bit. I had two good bites, but neither stuck so I got the afternoon goose egg. Still, I cant beat the proximity to the house. lol
Oh, but the pm session wasn't a bust. I did a quick little rock painting. I actually did 2, but left the rough one at the lake for someone to find.
Thanks for reading!