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Darby Neil (Darby)
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Post Number: 116
Registered: 8-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, March 07, 2009 - 3:40 pm: | |
Found a great old article from 1978 in Salt Water Sportsman about fishing with plugs (jigs)- "a new rock fishing technique". Virg is being interviewed and gives credit to Bob Gannon for the "discovery" a few years prior. Deckhand Charlie Laninni and Galley girl Rita Gartrell are also credited as first to join in.  I've been going through and scanning Morro Bay sportfishing history pictures. If anyone has anything you can contribute or can (or know someone who can) help me id people or pictures from the 50's or 60's let me know. The whole project will go up on www.oldmorrobay.com eventually. |
Jeff Horton (Seaweed)
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Post Number: 60
Registered: 8-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, March 06, 2009 - 9:50 pm: | |
I'm looking in to starting something up here in slo county. And in the investigation stage what is needed. So it could be a while before I can get things done . I need to attend a couple and see how to do it. |
Jeremy (Jenna_j)
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Post Number: 6
Registered: 10-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, March 06, 2009 - 3:11 pm: | |
yes. nm. sorry |
Will Bateman (Willbateman)
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Post Number: 343
Registered: 7-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, March 06, 2009 - 3:05 pm: | |
Jeremy,
Is the range km or should it be n.m.? Big difference.
Thanks,
Will |
Jeremy (Jenna_j)
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Post Number: 5
Registered: 10-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, March 06, 2009 - 12:53 pm: | |
24' RADON FOR SALE
$40,000.00 OBO
Super clean ‘Commercial Grade’ 24’ Radon. Mid-‘70’s hull. Fully restored. You won’t find another like this one.
I am regretfully selling her because I am looking for a larger commercial boat to fish full time.
QUICK OVERVIEW:
Range: 240+ km
Fuel: 150 gallons
Cruise: 22-24 knots
WOT: 34+ knots
ENGINE:
Mercruiser: 7.4 liter 454
Bravo outdrive with stainless prop.
Approx. 900 hours
Meticulously maintained
ELECTRONICS:
Furuno Navnet 1834 w/Furuno Heading Sensor. Radar/Chart overlay and interfaced with all electronics.
36 mile Radar
Raymarine DS600x Fishfinder
etc., etc.......... Jeremy (805) 501-0384
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Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
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Username: Blackie
Post Number: 783
Registered: 8-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, March 06, 2009 - 7:09 am: | |
GOOD MORNING
the perch tournement was in GUADULPE , but that is a no more thing, last year the gentelman that had been doing it forever said it was the last year , I think he was tired of doing it , so its probaly up for grabs .
I dont remember all the info , but it was a two day , and the entry was CHEAP , and lots of prizes , met a lot of great people those two days.
Some of the guys that post here no the gentelman well , and can probaly steer you the right way , were you willing to take on this one.
Blackie |
Johnny Grubb (Big_fatty)
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Post Number: 52
Registered: 3-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 05, 2009 - 8:35 pm: | |
That would be great if saltwater if free. More local tournaments would be great, boaters, yakers, and wasn't there a local Perch Tournament in the area? Anyone know when it is?
A lot of people forget that there's a kayak tournament the first Saturday of the season at the Simeon Pier. |
Jeff Horton (Seaweed)
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Username: Seaweed
Post Number: 59
Registered: 8-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 05, 2009 - 6:53 pm: | |
From what I read no permit is needed for salt water. But that is as of today. |
Jeff Horton (Seaweed)
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Username: Seaweed
Post Number: 58
Registered: 8-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 05, 2009 - 6:40 pm: | |
Johnny Grub thanks for the link 53.00 isn't much.
Marty check out this item and there are some videos on u tube www.sharkshield.com
I have one if anyone is interested in looking at it |
General Charles Cornwallis (Mad_portagee)
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Post Number: 3
Registered: 1-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 7:35 pm: | |
Just got back from Cabo San Luis and my big ol' belly is chock full of tasty little fish tacos! No new pics on the board yet, so I would recommend to anybody wanting some mighty solid grub to get your butts over there with your bad-ass fish pictures! |
Johnny Grubb (Big_fatty)
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Post Number: 51
Registered: 3-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 7:25 pm: | |
Hey Marty you can use an old leash. That would actually work really well. |
Johnny Grubb (Big_fatty)
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Post Number: 50
Registered: 3-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 7:21 pm: | |
Oh yeah and some guy speared a 40# rooster that swam right up to him in the surf, just off a rocky point in low visability. Dragged him around good. Also saw a local riding his bike on Playa Allevenas with a big fish hanging from his bars. I guess the surf fishing is really good and you don't need a fishing license for it. |
Johnny Grubb (Big_fatty)
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Post Number: 49
Registered: 3-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 7:16 pm: | |
Had a great trip in Costa Rica. Caught some Costa Rican Perch off sandy Playa Grande. The locals said they're relative to the Snapper, looks like a cross between a Snapper and a Barrie. Went on a Sunset Booze Cruise/Snorkel trip out of Playa Flamingo and they threw on a kayak for me. Caught a bunch of smaller tropical fish and a brilliant colored Snapper called Pargo. The Sailfishing and Tuna are slow due to a cold water current off of Guanacaste. Didn't get a lot of photos, but posted a few my site. All in all it was the perfect vacation of party'n with the locals and relaxation at the beach. The surf was epic too.
I have some pics for CaboDan, sorry it's taken so long. Time for fish tacos. |
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
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Post Number: 782
Registered: 8-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 5:04 pm: | |
Johnny.
Your back how about a fish report from the trip?
Dan
I will bring in the photo of the 70# rooster and also a real nice permit that JR caught, these are last years trip to the VAN WORMER RESORT .
Blackie |
Dan Harper (Cabo_dan)
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Post Number: 7
Registered: 6-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 4:28 pm: | |
Marty, I have yak fished quite a bit around here and have been hanging my fish off the side with a home made stringer. The stringer is pretty thin plastic coated cable that is long enough to through my catch up on the deck if the sea dogs start expressing interest. It has worked very well so far. It can be a little tough throughing a limit of rock cod plus a couple lings back on the deck but it can always be done. Those are the kind of fishing problems I like to deal with.
John at cayucos sport fishing has an example of a good yak stringer on his web site.
http://www.cayucossportfishing.com/stringer
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Dan Harper (Cabo_dan)
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Post Number: 6
Registered: 6-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 12:06 pm: | |
Joe, sounds like you hooked the great white Shimbo! Hope it was a catch, sober up and release deal. I'll call ya. Dan |
Dan Harper (Cabo_dan)
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Post Number: 5
Registered: 6-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 12:03 pm: | |
Hey Blackie, Cabo San Luis restaurant is located at 981 Foothill Blvd. in SLO. If comming from Morro Bay direction turn right on Foothill off HWY 1 then your first driveway on your left. (10 years ago before I opened Cabo, this building was a Burger King) We are open 11:00am - 9:00pm every day. |
Marty Johnson (Dogpro)
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Post Number: 73
Registered: 2-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 10:21 am: | |
How are you Kayakers storing your fish on board? I have a 36 inch Kayak fish cooler mounted on the front. The Lings and Reds are so big up at Cape San Martin, It will only hold about 5 fish.Dragging a stringer sounds like a good way to get eaten... ? |
Johnny Grubb (Big_fatty)
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Post Number: 48
Registered: 3-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 10:08 am: | |
Looks like DFG requires a permit and 53 bucks for fishing tournaments.
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/fish/Administration/Permits/FishingContest/index .asp |
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
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Username: Blackie
Post Number: 781
Registered: 8-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 7:49 am: | |
DAN
Where are you located and what are your hours?
Blackie |
Jeff Horton (Seaweed)
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Username: Seaweed
Post Number: 57
Registered: 8-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 11:12 pm: | |
billie e. whitted
I would like to look through the rules of some tournaments, and see how I could make them work in salt water. Plus how the pay out works. I may try to contact companies for prizes other than cash. I know many companies do contribute things. But with the Economy who know what could happen. Then the time of year and type of fish. I would like to chat with you if possible. bille. |
Joe Phillips (Bumpcity)
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Post Number: 4
Registered: 12-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 10:29 pm: | |
By the way that was an inside joke, between Dan and I. |
Joe Phillips (Bumpcity)
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Post Number: 3
Registered: 12-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 10:26 pm: | |
Cabo Dan, Great offer on the Tacos for Photos. I was up in Oregon and caught a fish called the Schmuck. It wasn't very long but the girth was immense and smelled from stale beer and had a black eye. If I bring in a picture would you post it,you may have to build a bigger wall. Would that be worth a taco... Gimme a call Dano. |
Jimmy Lewis (Jimmy_lewis)
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Post Number: 3
Registered: 3-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 5:57 pm: | |
OK,lets try this again http://www.slodivers.com/ |
Jimmy Lewis (Jimmy_lewis)
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Post Number: 2
Registered: 3-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 5:54 pm: | |
slodivers.com is the web site |
HARRELL KIMBALL (Catmakai)
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Username: Catmakai
Post Number: 928
Registered: 8-2003
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Votes: 1 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 2:07 pm: | |
DUNGENESS CRABS !
We went on The Pacific Horizon last saturday out of Patriot Sportfishing for their crab and dab trip. It was a really great trip with with 94 crabs and scads of dabs. The crew, Sal (skipper) and Joe made it a really enjoyable trip. The traps were set on the previous trip so they had a good soak before we got there. Pretty neat watching, with anticipation, as the pot comes up in the exceptionally clean water loaded with crabs.
I brought home 6 crabs and have already eaten two of them and they were delicious. We were going to go again tomorrow but didn't like the sound of 12 ft 12 second swells with both wind and rain to boot. They are going again saturday and I would highly recommend that anyone that likes crab and sand dabs jump on the boat for an enjoyable trip.
If anyone has any question send me an e-mail or give me a call. Again, great trip !! |
Jimmy Lewis (Jimmy_lewis)
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Post Number: 1
Registered: 3-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 8:07 am: | |
Went scuba diving with Shawn Stamback slodivers@charter.net on Saturday,we set-up at Virgs dock and were at the spot in 10 min.it was a two tank dive at the 10-E bouy ,the rock structure there was WAY taller and wider than I thought it would be after fishing it all these years.Lots of Blues cruzing the area and the rocks are covered with life,if your looking to check out the local diving area, I can recommend Shawns' operation without hesitation.
Bloody decks forever!! |
Greg (Littoral)
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Post Number: 5
Registered: 12-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 7:44 am: | |
Does anyone know of a local Ram mount retailer in the area? |
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
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Post Number: 780
Registered: 8-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 7:34 am: | |
Your allright Jimmy , there is enough room in your boat for a bassinet. |
Will Bateman (Willbateman)
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Post Number: 342
Registered: 7-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 7:06 am: | |
Cabo Dan,
My wife is always commenting on the fact that I have way more pictures of myself with fish than with her. Too bad it's only one meal per customer, or I could eat at your place for life. Thanks for the generous offer, I will be by sometime soon. I am so glad someone else appreciates fish pictures!
Will |
Dan Harper (Cabo_dan)
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Post Number: 4
Registered: 6-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 9:32 pm: | |
Thanks Monte! Love to make you some more fish tacos. Mike, 70Lb rooster, gotta have that pic on the wall! fish tacos waiting for you guys. Carl, call me when your in town I need a beer.
Dan |
Tsunami (Carl_moore)
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Post Number: 131
Registered: 9-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 9:26 pm: | |
Dan,
Theres a good possibility Ill be in town this weekend. Hookin up with Zwarg for a beer. If we go to into SLO Ill look you up
Cmoore |
Cracka (Jim_g)
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Post Number: 280
Registered: 3-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 8:15 pm: | |
Blackie and Grillo,
We should encourage "Seaweeds" fishing tournament fund raiser to be called "Feed Cracka's baby" All proceeds go to Jim who thought he was getting a new motor but this year but got a new baby instead... Thinking about naming the baby Honda.... |
Robert Grillo (Devildog)
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Post Number: 23
Registered: 12-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 7:40 pm: | |
Hey Jim, I'll up the ante on Matt. 1 joggers stroller, a salmon net, and a whole lot "bob the builder" videos you can watch with the young'en baby sitting while me and Mike are out fishing. |
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
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Post Number: 779
Registered: 8-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 4:34 pm: | |
CABO DAN
I got a 70# rooster to put on that wall , see ya soon.
Blackie |
Monte Schaller (Dingus)
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Post Number: 90
Registered: 5-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 10:11 am: | |
Cabo Dan you have yourself a deal.... best fish tacos in town without a doubt brotha!!! |
steve mcgill (4baja)
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Post Number: 93
Registered: 8-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 6:47 am: | |
any of you guys going to the fred hall show? i would like to catch a ride with someone if theres room. thanks s4baja@hotmail.com |
billie e. whitted (Bassattack)
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Post Number: 21
Registered: 8-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 01, 2009 - 10:41 pm: | |
just to let you know , i do tournament bass fishing , every bass is released alive. that is part of the tournament regulations and permit that states we have to return the fish alive . i have been doing tournaments for the past 10 years and have been practicing catch and release for longer. the death rate is very low. we have maybe 1 dead fish a year for the club i fish. you get dock weight for each dead fish.. and no they were not white bass, naci is knowen for 100 fish days. if it was white bass, when they are running it could easy break 200 fish a day... |
Jeff Horton (Seaweed)
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Post Number: 56
Registered: 8-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 01, 2009 - 8:10 pm: | |
I was wondering what it takes to run a tournament . Just thinking about a fund raiser of sort. Where can I find the information that I would need, Like what are reasonable fees to make it work. I'm just in the thinking stage. And hope I can make the event tax deductible. Plus would there be any interest here. |
bob may (Bodean)
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Post Number: 154
Registered: 1-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 01, 2009 - 7:41 pm: | |
A buddy of mine used to fish Halibut commercaily.
Down rigger cannon ball 18 inch leader to a small flasher, Dodger 18 inch leader to a purple haze hoochie.
alot like salmon but on the bottom.
Depth? Where ever they are, the bigger the swell the deeper they go and visa versa
best fishes |
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
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Post Number: 778
Registered: 8-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 01, 2009 - 6:18 pm: | |
JIMMY
Matt said he would trade you a bassinet and a stroller for them riggers. |
Darby Neil (Darby)
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Post Number: 115
Registered: 8-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 01, 2009 - 6:04 pm: | |
How deep? I was out last week with the Fiesta, just bored fishing sandabs, drifted over a rock and the blues were so thick we couldn't even get to the bottom. To bad the feds say there are none left this year. Not to worry, in two years there will be huge 3-4 pounders and they will take all the credit for saving them in this management cycle. (Never mind they are ten year old fish.) Anyway was thinking about slow trolling for halibut. How deep? How fast and what with?
Dan - I am going through all the old photos since Vrig started in 1954. I have some incredible hisory photos, white sea bass, huge salmon and of course rockfish/lings. Come by and take your pic for the store. |
Tim (Tim)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 01, 2009 - 11:21 am: | |
Rockfish season opens today, so go and get-em. Unfortunately you will have to go south of Point Conception. It really sucks that we have the shortest season of anyone!! http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/fishing_map.asp |
bob may (Bodean)
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down riggers slow troll = halibut |
Dan Harper (Cabo_dan)
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Votes: 3 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 01, 2009 - 9:56 am: | |
Who says there is no such thing as a free lunch?
Hey everyone, I have enjoyed fishing the Central Coast for over 40 years and continue to do so when the government allows me too... I am a daily reader of this page and really enjoy your fishing reports and discussions.
I would like to invite all of you to bring in your favorite fish pictures which I will proudly display on my bragging walls here in San Luis at Cabo San Luis restaurant. I have many of your pictures already about 25 so far but would like to cover an entire wall with local fishermen.
A free Dos Pescados lunch with our tasty fish tacos will be traded to anyone bringing in a worthy fishing picture. (bring in more than one good picture if you want, one free lunch per person though) Pictures can be regular photo size or as large as 8.5 X 11", or larger if there real good!
Thanks, happy fishing. |
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
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Post Number: 777
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 01, 2009 - 7:48 am: | |
Robert
Dont be so hard on the kid , he lost his seat at the dinner table (AKA) another mouth to feed .
We will be there sun , got to drop the new tin boat in goleata for the NEW repower.
Save them downriggers jimmy , they make great garage door openers, sure wont work for SALMON cause there aint any.
Blackie |
Robert Grillo (Devildog)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 28, 2009 - 11:55 pm: | |
Oh, btw, Jim I'll be at the Fred Hall show with the boys. Will your wife allow you to go with us? |
Robert Grillo (Devildog)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 28, 2009 - 11:52 pm: | |
Come on Jim, don't sell rigger's then what will the excuse be for not going over 20mph!!! You PWMF! |
Cracka (Jim_g)
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Post Number: 279
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Votes: 1 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 28, 2009 - 9:21 pm: | |
For Sale: 2 electric down riggers / never used / bought 2 years ago...would make great paper weights or wall hangings |
Michael T. Horton (Reddog)
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Votes: 3 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 27, 2009 - 1:46 pm: | |
A friend caugth a 21" steely up north coast last weekend fly fishing. Sounded like good fun. |
Steve Hendricks (Fishmaster)
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Votes: 4 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 12:00 pm: | |
More bad news for West Coast salmon
Associated Press
Published - February 26. 2009
West Coast salmon fishermen can expect another lousy fishing season -- the third in a row. The Pacific Fishery Management Council said Wednesday that there are barely enough chinook returning to California's Sacramento River to spawn a new generation. That will likely mean no sport or commercial salmon fishing off California and little off Oregon, for fear of
unintentionally killing too many Sacramento fish swimming with more prevalent stocks, said Chuck Tracy, head of the salmon section for the Portland-based council. Even so, returns are forecast to be some of the best ever for coho and chinook returning to Oregon and Washington
rivers, particularly the Columbia, which will mean a general improvement in fishing north of Cape Falcon on the northern Oregon Coast and into Washington. "The only comfort is it's an upward trend, but not upward enough this year to expect anything but closures all the way
up to Cape Falcon," said Glen Spain of the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations, which represents California-based salmon fishermen.
Ocean seasons were generous in 2007, but the catch was poor. In 2008, the seasons were practically shut down coastwide for fear of wiping out the Sacramento chinook run after it took a sudden drop. Both years Congress voted disaster assistance to salmon fishermen. California has traditionally had the biggest fleet, followed by Oregon and
then Washington. The average economic impact of the fishery dramatically dropped from $66 million (€51.7 million) between 2003 and 2007 to $6.9 million (€5.4 million) in 2008. Last year's collapse was blamed primarily on poor ocean conditions producing little for salmon to eat. Fishermen and
conservation groups also pointed to large irrigation withdrawals from the Sacramento Delta as juvenile salmon were migrating to the ocean in 2005 and 2006. Scientists have said a switch in climatic conditions in recent years has produced more food in the ocean, setting up more abundant salmon returns in 2010. In coming decades, salmon are expected to have it tougher, as warming temperatures reduce the amount of water
stored in mountain snowpacks, diminishing flows in rivers where salmon spend the first part of their lives.
A draft report on 41 potential factors in the Sacramento decline is to be delivered to the council in April, when it meets in Milbrae, Calif., to set the final ocean salmon seasons. Actual returns regularly fall short of forecasts, but this year's prediction for the Sacramento calls for 122,196 salmon
if none are caught by fishermen, 196 more than the minimum for spawning a new generation. The Klamath River forecast was also up, but marked the fourth straight year below what is needed for a new generation. Low returns to the Klamath have been a perennial headache for fisheries managers due to dams, logging and poor water quality. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., said he would work to see that any leftover 2008 disaster assistance is made available to fishermen.
Copyright 2009 Associated Press.
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http://www.intrafish.no/global/news/article241609.ece |
B. A. STEWART (Proline231_stella_maris)
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Post Number: 56
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 11:51 am: | |
Reminder
Fred Hall Fishing Tackle and boat show in longbeach 3/4-3/8 is next weekend.
If you have never Been You will probably like it
if you are into fishing.
a smaller show is held later in san diego area |
Steve Hendricks (Fishmaster)
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Post Number: 421
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Votes: 6 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 11:44 am: | |
Captain Dave,
Hey, I didn't say the water was bad. The levels of mercury are very low in the water, so it does not affect you when you swim or even if you drank the water. That is why only the higher predator fish are bad to eat, because the higher you are in the food web the more these toxic chemicals concentrate in the tissues of the organism. This is why crappie is ok, because they feed lower in the food chain (they eat small fish, but also zooplankton, insects, etc.). I used to eat crappie from there back in high school, but I probably wouldn't anymore. Mercury is scary stuff...it never goes away in your body!!!
You are right, the only native fish in there is a trout and maybe northern pikeminnow (aka squawfish) and perhaps dace or sculpin. That is why folks shouldn't worry if you C & R or kill your limit. I believe the reason why they wanted you to kill white bass IF you kept them was to prevent folks from planting them in other lakes. There is a stiff fine if you have one alive in your livewell!
best fishes,
steve |
Dave Rymal (Dave_rymal)
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Steve, that`s the DFG`s CYA message. If it were that dangerous Heritage Ranch would be a ghost town. People here have been eating those fish for years. Tell me Steve what kind of fish is native to a man made lake. The only fish native to this lake would be trout from the Naci river. There are trout here. Time to eat my pound of carp,yuck.
Capt Dave
Heritage Ranch |
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
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Thanks Steve
I think I will just stay with the SALTY kind . |
Steve Hendricks (Fishmaster)
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Blackie,
You are not supposed to eat any white bass or black bass (spotted, largemouth, or smallmouth) from Naci. As long as you are not pregnant, of child bearing age, breast feeding or a kid < 17, you can (supposedly) eat 1 pound per week of catfish, carp or sunfish (bluegill or crappie).
There are two old abandoned mercury mines in the basin that leach mercury into the lake...at which point it bioaccumulates into the flesh of the higher predators! There is no problem with C & R of bass...on artificial lures they have less than 5% mortality! Plus they are non-native.
later,
steve
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Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
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Can you eat them , or are they full of bad stuff?
Dont fish fresh water anymore so have no idea what they are .
Blackie |
Jeff Horton (Seaweed)
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Thanks I'm not misinformed, just I know that F&G would rather you kill them. Back in the 80's at one time there was a proposal to kill the lake to get rid of the white bass. I was just stating to catch 100 bass in one day at that lake they must be whites. If Not I need some lessons for the lake. Probably do anyway. |
R Marti (Rad_21)
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The LOW lake levels help alot too. I remember San Antonio when it was low, and the Stripers were going off at chalk bluff. |
Dave Rymal (Dave_rymal)
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It`s not uncommon, I`m glad to see them biting like that again. Last year was not too good only 20-30 fish days and not the great surface bite of 2 yrs ago. It can be a fish a cast. Of course condidions dictate everything.
Dave |
Dragon (Paul_vuocolo)
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Dave; You stated Its not white bass time... Does that mean 100 spoties In a day is common? |
Dave Rymal (Dave_rymal)
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Bob May and Jeff Horton, you are both misinformed about Lake Naci.
1-You don`t have to kill white bass unless you are keeping them
2-White bass aren`t biting this time of year.
3-Most of us that fish here practice catch and release.
4- It`s not uncommon to have 100 fish days. These are hardy fish and seldom die.
5-Spotted bass have taken over this lake.
Bass Attack did nothing wrong, this lake is loaded with fish.
Capt Dave
Heritage Ranch
Lake Naci |
Dave (Antikbuff)
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FYI. California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative
2009 MLPA South Coast Study Region Tour – Santa Barbara Area
Revised February 19, 2009
DRAFT ITINERARY
1:00-1:30 p.m. - Sea Landing, Santa Barbara Harbor
301 W. Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara 93101
Free parking available on West Cabrillo Boulevard
1:45 to 2:15 p.m. – Arroyo Burro Beach
2981 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara 93109
Free parking available at beach park parking lot
2:30 to 3:00 p.m. – Goleta Beach Park
5986 Sandspit Road, Goleta 93117
Free parking available at beach park parking lot
3:10 – 3:40 p.m. - Coal Oil Point Reserve
End of Slough Road, Goleta 93117
Free parking through gate at West Campus lot
4:10 - 4:40 p.m. - Gaviota State Park
Gaviota Beach Road, Goleta 93117
Free parking in day use area, courtesy of California State Parks
5:25 -5:55 p.m. – Santa Barbara Harbor Navy Pier (commercial wharf)
130 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara 93101
Free 90 minute parking available at select harbor lots
Map of tour locations can be found at
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&split =0&gl=us&ei=N4ObSdDJGZHItQOU14W3Ag&hl=en&msa=0&ll=34.40891,-119.692306 &spn=0.002518,0.005686&t=k&z=18&msid=111301035968011078022.0004632945b 16ef0d2fee
Thank you,California State ParksGaviota State Park Homepage |
Jeff Horton (Seaweed)
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Bob I bet they were White bass. If they were you are suppose to kill them. Because they eat too many other fish. |
bob may (Bodean)
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A sport fishing friend of mine had a great idea on ocean fishing that could possibly increase sport limits.
If it was requiered to keep the first 10 12 fish that were brought on board reguardless of species, it would cut waste and catching bigger fish and throwing back the smaller dead for more weight or whatever. |
bob may (Bodean)
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How many fish out of that 100 do you think survived?
Personally I think thats bullshit. |
billie e. whitted (Bassattack)
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fished naci fri-sat the bite was wide open on the spots fri the best. sun was out and caught over 100 fish with 12 over 2.5 lbs sat caught more but no sun and the larger fish wouldn't bite. but still one of the best days this year. cinnamon blue worms split shot. or jigs toss to the bank and draged out... |
Mike Green (Caster)
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Hey! I found out why the salmon seasons gonna close!
http://www.break.com/index/bird-learns-how-to-fish.html |
Dragon (Paul_vuocolo)
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Cbuzzetti; Dont get me wrong...I spent some time when Al /Nolo owened the place... The Old Mill. I can tell you this we always caught yellows in March... But not till Sunday!! Know That!! I would love to go, but I cannot. We where always a day late getting home. Please let me know If IF iTS Different Since then... I'M NoT ShItTin !!... Expect to be there on Sunday ...Let us Know.. |
Dave (Antikbuff)
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FYI, the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Blue Ribbon Task Force will be at Gaviota State Park on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 4:00 PM, the public is welcome to attend during their visit.
California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative Announcement
Who: MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force
What: Fifth meeting, draft agenda and tour (see below)
When: Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.
Where: Hotel Mar Monte
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard
Santa Barbara , CA 93103
and via simultaneous webcast on the day of the meeting at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/mlpa/meetings_sc.asp |
Charles Buzzetti (Cbuzzetti)
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Thanks for the info Steve.
That is why I had picked back to back weekends so we could choose as we got closer.
I would say that SQ is a windy place but the fish always seem to be biting.
I can always go to the Channel Is. if it is not doable down there. |
Matt Whitman (Biteson)
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its a '89 Force 125 everything worked perfect till my last trip. had the carbs rebuilt. new impeller everything. found out the powerhead has a bad cylinder... 1,2,4 cylinder at 140 compresion but the thirds only hitting at 85.... didnt wanna spend the money to fix it so i bought a newer 4 stroke.. not looking for much just to get rid of it. has all the controlls etc. |
matt blackstone (Killer_bs)
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matt, what are the details on your 2 stroke. Make HP year etc... And what are you looking to get for it. We have been shopping for a replacement for a grenaded oceanpro 115. Would like to jump up to 150. Thx |
Michele (Kidsatsea)
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... chuzzetti ... |
Timothy Foley (Tree_doc)
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NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 13, 2009
New Dates For Free Fishing Day -- Fourth of July and Labor Day
Contacts:
Kyle Orr, DFG Office of Communications, (916) 322-8958
David Moore, Interpretive Services Supervisor, DFG Bay Delta Region,
(707) 766-8380
Ethan Rotman, Fishing in the City, San Francisco Bay Area, (415)
892-0460
Joe Ferreira, Fishing in the City, Sacramento area, (916), 358-1644
Brian Young, Fishing in the City, Southern California area, (562)
342-7148
The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) today announced new dates for
Free Fishing Day in 2009. Free Fishing Days will be the Fourth of July
and Labor Day, Sept. 7 when DFG will waive the license requirement for
citizens 16 or older. On those days people will have the opportunity to
fish on all freshwater and ocean waters in California.
“There are fish in many California waterways and urban lakes that can
make a very fun day for beginning anglers and experienced hands
alike,” said David Moore, DFG Interpretive Services Supervisor.
“For those out camping near rivers or recreating at some of our
state’s large reservoirs, Free Fishing Day on both the Fourth of July
and Labor Day offers a great opportunity for families to enjoy a
hands-on experience with nature."
All other fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear
restrictions, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect. On
Free Fishing Days, anglers also must have the appropriate report card if
they are fishing for salmon in the Klamath-Trinity River System, or for
abalone, steelhead, sturgeon or spiny lobster.
The state features more than 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, 4,172
lakes and reservoirs and 80 major rivers. It also has more than 1,100
miles of coastline and hundreds of native fish and shell fish species.
DFG offers several fishing-related programs designed to help people
enjoy one of the nation’s most popular outdoor sports.
For novice anglers, DFG offers Fishing in the City, part of the Urban
Fishing Program. Since 1993, Fishing in the City has provided fishing
opportunities to Californians living in the Sacramento, San Francisco
and Los Angeles metropolitan areas. Fishing in the City clinics teach
youths how to fish and provide an opportunity to fish close to home. DFG
stocks dozens of ponds with trout in winter and catfish the rest of the
year. More information is available at
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/fishinginthecity/index.html.
Free Fishing Day can also introduce anglers to DFG’s new fishing
incentive and angler recognition program called the California Fishing
Passport program. The Passport program is for people of all ages and
skill levels. Anglers are encouraged to catch all of the different sport
fish species in the state and can use the passport booklet as a guide.
More than 150 of the most commonly caught species of freshwater fish,
saltwater fish and shellfish species found in California are included as
part of the Passport Challenge. More information is available at
www.fishingpassport.org. |
