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Greg Birkholz (Pegleg)
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Post Number: 259
Registered: 4-2011
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 03, 2012 - 11:43 pm: | |
Quick note: to those of you who donated items for the fishing tournament and raffle fundraiser and are doing your taxes.
Feel free to email me for our official IRS EIN number so you can write off your donation as a charitable contribution. |
Tim Ball (Crab_shoot)
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Post Number: 58
Registered: 5-2010
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 03, 2012 - 9:58 pm: | |
Let's talk Squid. I Have not ever caught a Humboldt Squid. But i was thinking that they might still be around here or up to say Half Moon bay. I think they have been here around winter. But I haven't Herd of any trips out of MB or PSL. Anyone around here herd of or caught squid around here. Pictures or videos are always welcomed. |
Steve Hendricks (Fishmaster)
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Post Number: 701
Registered: 8-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 03, 2012 - 8:57 pm: | |
Today in Morro Bay.
I can hear those guys now "Hey Fred, let's go drive around on the mudflat!" "Sounds like a great idea, you go first!" |
Dave Flack (Antikbuff)
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Post Number: 447
Registered: 9-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 03, 2012 - 12:40 pm: | |
California Anglers Help Save Striped Bass from Potentially
Devastating Regulations
Large angler outcry helps sway Fish and Game Commission to reject onerous plans that could have eradicated striped bass in California
Your Voice Was Heard!
KeepAmericaFishing™ called upon anglers to voice their concerns over unwarranted striped bass regulations. Hundreds of messages were sent to the California Fish and Game Commission through the KeepAmericaFishing website, helping to defeat these onerous regulations.
KeepAmericaFishing will continue to monitor this issue and work to ensure that threats to recreational fishing in California and across the country are minimized. For more information on this and other issues affecting your right to fish, visit www.KeepAmericaFishing.org.
The Deciding Vote
During its February 2 meeting, the commissioners voted unanimously not to pursue changing striped bass sport fishing regulations, which included increasing bag limits and decreasing size limits resulting in an overall decrease in striped bass populations.
Why the Change in Regulations?
The proposed changes arose from a 2008 lawsuit which claimed that striped bass are "harming" native species. This claim ignored the devastating impacts that increased water diversions for agricultural irrigation in California's Central Valley are having on recreational salmon fishing and businesses that depend on the Delta's fishery. Instead of addressing the real threats to salmon and Delta smelt by reducing irrigation rates, the Central Valley's water contractors shifted the blame to striped bass.
The Department of Fish and Game proposed changes in striped bass regulations would have resulted in an overall decrease in striped bass populations. Fortunately the commission saw through the erroneous logic of the proposed regulations and voted not to move the regulations forward.
KeepAmericaFishing is dedicated to keeping waters open and abundant with fish, and these regulations could not have been defeated without the strong efforts of anglers like you.
Congratulations and thank you! |
Dave Flack (Antikbuff)
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Username: Antikbuff
Post Number: 446
Registered: 9-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 03, 2012 - 11:22 am: | |
Contact: Dave @, United Anglers of Southern California, 949-660-8757
Anglers’ Fight to Stop No-Fishing Zones in California Moves Forward
Court of Appeals Rules Against the Fish and Game Commission and Allows Appeal to be Heard
Sacramento, CA – February 3, 2012 – The Partnership for Sustainable Oceans (PSO) announced that the fight against regulations established through the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative that are blocking access to much of California’s coastal waters for recreational anglers, boaters, divers and commercial fishermen alike is moving forward. On January 30, 2012, the California Court of Appeals ruled in favor of allowing an appeal filed by Coastside Fishing Club, one of the three petitioners in litigation before the San Diego Superior Court challenging MLPA regulations adopted by California’s Fish and Game Commission for the North Central Coast, to proceed without delay. Coastside filed its appeal on December 15, 2011 with California's 4th District Court of Appeal. In response, lawyers for the commission asked the Court to dismiss Coastside’s appeal on grounds that it was premature. The Court denied the commission's request without comment.
Coastside appealed Judge Ronald Prager’s denial of its request for a Writ of Mandate voiding MLPA regulations adopted by the commission for California's North Central Coast in 2009 based on legal defects in implementing California law. After a careful review, Coastside concluded that Judge Prager's October 2011 ruling is inconsistent with the mandates of the law as established by the legislature. The outcome of the appeal of Judge Prager's ruling on the North Central Coast regulations would likely influence the resolution of a similar challenge to the validity of the South Coast regulations brought in the same lawsuit by Coastside's co-plaintiffs, United Anglers of Southern California and Robert C. Fletcher.
"Now that the MLPA regulations have gone into effect in Southern California, I hope anglers fully recognize the significant threat these unwarranted closures pose to the future of saltwater fishing in California,” said John Gaebel, chairman of United Anglers of Southern California. “Fortunately the battle is not over yet, as the legal challenge continues to move forward in the Court of Appeals. Now, more than ever, we need folks to step up and contribute as much as they can to help us keep up the fight.”
To raise funds for the legal challenge, the PSO is urging anglers, boaters and anyone interested in a fair legal process to visit www.SaveCAFishing.org and contribute to the effort. Under the “Donate” section of the site, individuals can contribute $5 or more a month on a recurring basis, or make a one-time donation. All proceeds will directly support legal action to keep California’s healthy and abundance coastal waters open to sportfishing.
“Based on initial returns, the SaveCAFishing.org website has tremendous potential to raise the funds needed to protect sportfishing access in California,” said Bob Fletcher, former president of the Sportfishing Association of California and a plaintiff in the lawsuit. “In order to keep the legal challenge going over the coming months, we need anglers to step up and pledge their support. A simple $5 or more monthly contribution to the legal effort will go a long way towards ensuring that current and future generations can enjoy accessing California’s coastal waters.” |
Steve Hendricks (Fishmaster)
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Username: Fishmaster
Post Number: 700
Registered: 8-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 03, 2012 - 7:23 am: | |
We were trying to Chip. Wind was blowing 20-30 knots offshore until after noon!!! Seriously one of the roughest days I've ever spent on the ocean. We were hoping that it wasn't going to be blowing N of Pt. Estero...no such luck. Learned a couple good lessons that day:/ |
Chip Tamagni (Fishfitr)
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Post Number: 230
Registered: 5-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 03, 2012 - 5:22 am: | |
Steve, were you bounceballing?? |
Steve Hendricks (Fishmaster)
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Post Number: 699
Registered: 8-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2012 - 3:26 pm: | |
Arrr...that is what I thought. I have spring break that first week of April, was hoping to fish all week. Ohwell!!!
The good news is that there are salmon around. Caught about a 10# fish out of MB on Saturday...it was tough to let that thing go:/ Sure wish we could fish trebles for salmon...they stick pretty good on those! |
Chip Tamagni (Fishfitr)
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Post Number: 229
Registered: 5-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2012 - 6:46 am: | |
Steve, normally salmon starts the first Sat. in April so that would make April 7th possibly. |
DEN UEDA (Tin_can)
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Post Number: 107
Registered: 5-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - 5:39 pm: | |
The lack of rainfall has really hurt the salmon hatch naturally. A lot of natural gravel beds on the Feather River and Sacramento River is high and dry, hopefully we get some rain to be able to flush the newly hatched fingerlings out to sea, or 3, to 4 years from now we will be in a no fish year again. |
The Kid (Derby)
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Post Number: 151
Registered: 10-2010
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - 9:36 am: | |
For 2012 Salmon it looks like we wont know anything substantial until mid March as usual.
The Pacific Fishery Management Counsel dictates the entire season.
For there proposed timeline go here:
http://www.pcouncil.org/salmon/current-season-management/salmon-presea son-process-schedule/ |
Carloke (Ncor33)
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Post Number: 26
Registered: 5-2011
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - 8:35 am: | |
Thanks for the link, Tim, much appreciated!
Doesn't clear up salmon though, looks like they will announce the date in April? I was hoping to troll on April Fools Day!
Neil |
Steve Hendricks (Fishmaster)
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Post Number: 698
Registered: 8-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - 8:31 am: | |
So when does Salmon season open? Is it the first Saturday in April or the first weekend in April. Unfortunately April 1st is a Sunday! |
Tim (Tim)
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Post Number: 177
Registered: 1-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - 8:14 am: | |
Carloke; go here to see whats fishable. Let's everyone put this DFG link in your bookmarks/favorites. Tim - http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/fishing_map.asp |
daniel holtzman (Stickman)
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Post Number: 521
Registered: 8-2009
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 8:55 pm: | |
KSBY is talking about Harley's pics tonight at 11 |
Carloke (Ncor33)
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Post Number: 25
Registered: 5-2011
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 8:32 pm: | |
sweet, i will run up there when i get back into town. if anybody has a contact, that would be great. a stripped hull would be fun to get back to life, and can't beat a radon!
thanks |
chaz michael michaels (Slocal)
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Post Number: 7
Registered: 1-2012
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 6:14 pm: | |
carloke-
There's a Radon that looks about that size, looks stripped, with/out engine/power in Morro Bay... Far south end of Quintana, last street before wooded area at back of black mountain. Might be worth a check... |
Carloke (Ncor33)
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Post Number: 24
Registered: 5-2011
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 12:10 pm: | |
How about anyone with a bare hull in the 20-25' range, walk around or pilothouse?
Looking for a spring project, to make into a longer range boat, for overnights around point conception, to the islands, albacore runs, etc...
Outboard ready would be ideal, but no power at all is ok, I can always put a bracket on if there was a stern drive in before.
Drop me a line if you have info. I have cash, can trade a truck for it, or just get it off your hands if you need it gone. Thanks!
When can I get back out fishing, this is killing me. Ready for some salmon, when does the season open? |
Dave Rymal (Dave_rymal)
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Post Number: 172
Registered: 8-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2012 - 6:28 pm: | |
Lake Naci was great tonight. 15 bites and 6 nice spots. My timing was way off. All on drop shot live crawlers. They are eating critters, all from shore.
Dave |
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
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Post Number: 1528
Registered: 8-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2012 - 5:43 pm: | |
Guess when Im perchin this week off toro creek I best not venture to far into the surf. |
The Kid (Derby)
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Post Number: 150
Registered: 10-2010
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2012 - 3:41 pm: | |
Chayvon
Up here we have Alan Tani....while not close to you he does have a website with a ton of information on it.
http://alantani.com/
Check out the tutorials. There is bound to enough info for you to do it yourself. If not, shoot Alan an email. He is one of the nicest people on the water and always willing to give time to someone in need be it a question, rebuild or a random part. |
Chayvon Merrill (Csmerril)
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Post Number: 35
Registered: 9-2010
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2012 - 3:15 pm: | |
Does anyone know of a local guy who works on Shimano reels. I have a Calcutta 400LJV that needs to be repaired. Thanks in advance! |
Carloke (Ncor33)
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Post Number: 23
Registered: 5-2011
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2012 - 3:13 pm: | |
sorry, just saw that he was outside of toro. crazy...
did you try to catch him? :-) |
Carloke (Ncor33)
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Post Number: 22
Registered: 5-2011
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2012 - 3:11 pm: | |
holy shit, that is awesome. the man in the grey suit...
where exactly was that shot? |
Dwayne Oberhoff (Boaring)
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Post Number: 3
Registered: 5-2005
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Votes: 2 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2012 - 1:44 pm: | |
Checked Cayucos to surf yesterday for the first time in years, but ended up at the Pit. How long of a swim is that for a GWS...10 to 15 mins. I may wait another couple of years. |
Charles Buzzetti (Cbuzzetti)
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Post Number: 147
Registered: 7-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2012 - 1:38 pm: | |
Great pics!!! Looks like it was a nice day on the water too. |
Karl T. (Thatsharkguy)
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Post Number: 123
Registered: 11-2009
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Votes: 5 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2012 - 1:16 pm: | |
That's so sick!
Gotta love dead seal pictures... |
daniel holtzman (Stickman)
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Post Number: 520
Registered: 8-2009
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Votes: 4 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2012 - 1:01 pm: | |
Harleys Pics... I had to shrink them to make it fit
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The Kid (Derby)
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Post Number: 149
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2012 - 9:25 am: | |
Oh 1,000 pounds. Gotcha!
Harley send me the pics. 408-595-2451 |
harley boos (Saltydoc)
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Post Number: 30
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2012 - 7:27 am: | |
Right in front of Toro creek. The pictures are on my cell phone. I can text the pictures if someone can transfer the pictures to their computer. |
Dragon (Paul_vuocolo)
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Post Number: 447
Registered: 12-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2012 - 5:13 am: | |
Harley, was that shark in estero bay? or outside?...Paul |
Jim Lewis (Jimmy)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 8:24 pm: | |
Yea! Bill Presley, I would love to go on the
"Reel easy" again, you have a great boat there, I'm looking forward to a great season and getting out on the water again!
Bloody Decks Forever!! |
Charles Buzzetti (Cbuzzetti)
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Post Number: 146
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 8:20 pm: | |
My skiff weighs about 7-800 lbs and it is all I can handle by my self. The hoist wants to swing out over the water when loaded so be prepared for that. Have a rope tied to the middle of the boat to swing it back over the pier. |
daniel holtzman (Stickman)
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Post Number: 519
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Harley email me those pics at ducci805@gmail.com and I'll post em for ya |
Pat Stallcup (Pat_stallcup)
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Post Number: 36
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 7:34 pm: | |
Harley, cant wait to see those landlord pics!!! |
harley boos (Saltydoc)
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Post Number: 29
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I haven't been out in a while, so I did a solo run out of Morro. It was wfo sand dabs at 180 ft in front of the rock. I caught enough for dinner and vacuum sealed the small 0ne for ling cod bait. I went inside estero bay in 55ft of water and bounced ball for halibut. No butts, but I did see a great white take down a harbor seal. I have pictures on my cell. I will need some help posting a picture of that shark. Great weather today. |
bobby mcdonald (Fishoholics)
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Post Number: 22
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 5:49 pm: | |
I launch my 16 bay runner style with a 15 HP fourstroke loaded with gear and gas. Seen a 18 foot bayrunner with a 50 HP launch before. |
Steve Hendricks (Fishmaster)
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Post Number: 697
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 5:12 pm: | |
Chad,
Pretty sure you can do a 16' bayrunner. I can't imagine that boat weighing over a thousand. A friend used to launch a 16' bayrunner off there a few years back and it had a much bigger motor. I wouldn't want to go over a thousand though...it makes some funny sounds when I winch my 500# boat!
good luck,
steve |
Chad Merrill (Tincan2)
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Post Number: 159
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 4:55 pm: | |
Kid...pretty sure it's 1000. Pushed a 14ft valco with a 20 when I was a kid....actually pulled up a skier....not looking to go real fast...wanting to use a 20 Honda 4 strock I use for my kicker on bigger boat....Hugh what size bay runner do you have? Do you hoist launch?...thanks |
hugh mccaffrey (Inspect7018)
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Post Number: 426
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 4:23 pm: | |
Valco website will give the wieghts of there boats dry (empty). my Baja bayrunner wieghs around 750lbs dry hull. Kid, you addded an extra place number. |
The Kid (Derby)
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Post Number: 148
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 3:56 pm: | |
Chad, I assume you are talking about the coin op hoist on the pier. Is that one really 10,000lbs?
How about a RIB?
If not, I'm sure a 16' Bayrunner would work. But would you want to push it with a 20hp motor?
I have launched 16' glass boats on that hoist. Those were only a few thousand pounds with a 50hp motor. |
Chad Merrill (Tincan2)
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Post Number: 158
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 8:27 am: | |
I know the psl hoist is 1000lbs but has a safety factor. What do you guys think the largest alum skiff would be able to hoist? Have a 20hp looking for a 14-18 ft alum sled to put her on for bay fishing after hours when Marty is closed. Already have larger boat...looking for something easier to launch to mess around with. Have not hoist launched since I was 18...any suggestions from you fellow tin can guys on largest alum skiffs I can sling...was thinking 16ft bayrunner type hull.....thanks guys! |
Jack Gordano (Sixpak)
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Post Number: 238
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, January 28, 2012 - 1:29 pm: | |
I have a DVD of me fighting a big one for 3 hours on a Avet HX Raptor. One more circle and the fish would of been gaft. Sting broke! I ended up boating 6 cows on that trip. Biggest was 237 on 80 lb string. |
Chip Tamagni (Fishfitr)
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Post Number: 228
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, January 28, 2012 - 2:34 am: | |
Caught a 350# out of PV in 2003. I was hungover and I thought I would pass out during the 1.5 hour ordeal. Thanks to my partner pouring water on me and icy, cold Coronitas down my throat I caught the fish. Took three gaffs and a harpoon to boat the pig. I swear fileting it was like cutting up a steer. Fought a 200+ for 2.5 hours standing up in rough seas out of Cabo last summer only to have the stupid captain back over the leader. Could have killed the guy. Decided right then I like 50# and smaller. |
The Kid (Derby)
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Votes: 7 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, January 27, 2012 - 10:27 am: | |
Jack, apparently it was hooked off the kite and handed off.
That is why they cut the head off to make it fit in the hold.
No IGFA !!!
Too bad, but I would still be ecstatic!!! 430#!!!!!!!!!!! |
Jack Gordano (Sixpak)
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Votes: 2 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 11:52 pm: | |
Ya that 430 is a serious fish the biggest one I ever witnessed being caught was a 350. I wonder if one guy fought the fish or did they switch off? Most fishermen I have seen only think they want to catch a big tuna. Then when they hook one it's a different story. Never caught a cow off a smaller boat only the long range. I think it might be a little easier on the smaller vessels since you can follow your fish if you have too. Still there is nothing easy about it. Most fishermen have to get rescued by the deckhands on the long range boats. |
Will Stoudenmire (Wstoudenmire)
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Votes: 3 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 7:27 pm: | |
That's good news Bill! Can't wait for salmon season. It was a pleasure fishing with you for those albies! |
bob may (Bodean)
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Post Number: 222
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Votes: 7 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 3:02 pm: | |
pick your highest tides and lowest swells for surge reasons obviously the lighter the boat the better. Its sanded in pretty good. i went in wed. morning and it was ok, low swell |
Tim (Tim)
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Steve; I'm thinking you can launch at any tide other than a minus(-) tide. Best to call them at 595-7895 to be sure! Tim |
Steve Hendricks (Fishmaster)
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Votes: 8 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 2:00 pm: | |
PSL Boat Launch
Marty or anyone else...what time will you be able to launch on Saturday? I saw in the paper that you can only launch an hour on either side of a +4.0 high tide. Given Saturdays tides of:
2012-01-28 07:30 PST 1.90 feet Low Tide
2012-01-28 09:45 PST Moonrise
2012-01-28 13:02 PST 3.62 feet High Tide
2012-01-28 17:26 PST Sunset
2012-01-28 19:05 PST 1.38 feet Low Tide
Does this mean that you can't launch at all or just from noon to 2 pm?
thanks,
steve |
Doug Trowbridge (Alibi Two) (Orange_ruffy)
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Votes: 7 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 12:05 pm: | |
Nice one Gary!! Ya got me by 11# ya dog. Got wasabi? |
Bill Presley (Bill_presley)
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Votes: 8 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 8:29 am: | |
Mike,Jeff, Jimmy,Lonnie, Will, Donnie et al: the Reel EZ is back on line. Repairs complete, she's running cool. Fall 2011 was awesome thanks to you guys, looking forward to Spring 2012! |
The_right_kind (The_right_kind)
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Post Number: 19
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Votes: 2 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 7:11 am: | |
Don't you wish we had fish like this up here?
430# Yellowfin Tuna off of PV or even a 275#'er from Clarion
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hugh mccaffrey (Inspect7018)
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Post Number: 425
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Votes: 8 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 3:41 pm: | |
NARC, all sizes and shapes on EBAY. |
van barbieri (Narcd)
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Post Number: 32
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Votes: 1 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 2:10 pm: | |
Anyone know of a poultry plucker for sale? I need the type with the rotating drum and the fingers for our duck club. |
chaz michael michaels (Slocal)
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Dave Flack- email sent...
thanks |
chaz michael michaels (Slocal)
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Votes: 5 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 12:20 pm: | |
Doug and Kid,
Thanks for the rod info, hope to see you guys hookin up this spring!
It's refreshing to have people share information and help a brother out!
Fish on.... |
john costello (Taurus)
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Post Number: 293
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Votes: 1 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 11:48 am: | |
kevin,
call the harbor office 805)595-5400 |
Kevin Bates (Spinner)
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Votes: 4 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 10:55 am: | |
Regarding the boat storage yard near PSL just east of the Diablo Canyon entrance, who do I contact to get pricing and availability? Is it through the PSL Harbor District, or privately owned?
Thanks for the info.
Spinner |
Carloke (Ncor33)
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Votes: 1 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 10:46 am: | |
Any boat detailers out there? I am wanting to get my hull buffed/polished and looking clean. I am not talented at the big jobs like this.
I have a 21' center console, on a trailer up on the mesa. Happy to deliver, or you can do the work in my driveway. No hurry, thinking in the next week or two. |
Dave Flack (Antikbuff)
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I have 3 nice DR specific rods for sale. I'm at the SLO swapmeet on Sunday or can be e-mailed if wanting more info on the rods. |
Doug Trowbridge (Alibi Two) (Orange_ruffy)
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Chaz, BTCT = Ben There Caught That in Santa Maria, betteravia rd. |
The Kid (Derby)
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Chaz, shimano makes some decent graphite rods for cheap. Scmitar and Clarus are good examples. I have a 9'6" Clarus that works great on the DR. It was $80 and I think the Scmitars are around $60.
Else, Lamiglass' Classic Glass series are nice. They have a DR specific and a MH rod that work great. These are less then $100.
It does not need to be an expensive rod to get the job done. Unless you fish salmon year round I dont think it is worth it to spend top dollar on a Salmon DR rod. It will only make it out of the garage 3-4 months of the year. |
chaz michael michaels (Slocal)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 3:57 pm: | |
Hey Nunez, once again, right on and thanks for the info. Not to pester you, but where did you get them online? I'm always a little weary about buying online (plus would rather put $ locally, but no one ever seems to have anything!). The info much appreciated! I just want to be on it when it cracks!
thanks |
J Nunez (J_nunez)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 1:42 pm: | |
chaz sometimes btct has a one, sometimes not. I tried to get them to order me one last year to no avail. I ended up ordering several. I would get a downrigger specific rod. Lots of good ones out there for decent price. I used okuma convector 8'6" downrigger rods. I bought 1 and like it so much I bought 3 more. I caught several nice kings on it last year and also caught a 30lb wsb on a dropshotted squid. I have two m and two mh. Its a nice rod for around 75$. Derby's reasons for the braid with top shot sounds like a good idea. I may shorten my top shot. April is coming quickly! |
chaz michael michaels (Slocal)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 12:36 pm: | |
Nunez and Kid,
Right on, that is really helpful info... I just got a new 8' 'med. action' rod, but it's not specifically a DR rod, think that'd work ok? Does anywhere local sell DR rods?
Thanks again guys, I really appreciate the info. |
The Kid (Derby)
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Chaz, I prefer 30-40# braid with a 20-30' top shot of 30# mono.
I also use a long glass DR rod. Reason for the braid is two fold.
One, the braid has less drag, which means less blow back. This allows you to pick up the slack quicker cause there is less slack.
Two, I use the same reel for all of my fishing, rock, flattie, WSB..
You do need the top-shot to add a little shock absorption and to clip on the DR.
Of course, there are a million ways to skin a cat. This works for me. |
J Nunez (J_nunez)
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Chaz, I use mono when using downriggers. You could always just put a top shot of mono on,i. e. 100' or so. I Have found that with downrigger rods you can get alot of the stretch out of the mono by "hand tightening " that is to say feeding the last 20' or so onto the spool while pulling the line smoothly with one hand and reeling that slack up with the other. Definitely the key with a down rigger is using a rod made for it long and parabolic. Just my opinion though, keep in mind my high-school mascot was the ketchikan fighting king salmon. |
steve mcgill (4baja)
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OBAMA said he's for change, well he's on target cause thats all i got in my pocket!!! |
chaz michael michaels (Slocal)
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Right on Kid, thanks...
Are you using braid on your reels as well? |
The Kid (Derby)
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I use the Scotty brand. I think it's 200-250lbs.
It is really an improvement over cable. Terminations are simple with a palomar knot as oposed to crimps. THere is no chance to rust. No worries about a hot cable.
Just better.....in my opinion. |
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
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CHECK OUT
U TUBE
ELVIN BISHOP - FISHIN |
Charles Buzzetti (Cbuzzetti)
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What pound test Braid do you use for downriggers?
Same as wire? |
The Kid (Derby)
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Braid is the only way to go.
Ion - Schmion!!
You will lose less gear! |
chaz michael michaels (Slocal)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 23, 2012 - 1:38 pm: | |
Hey y'all...First time poster, long time lurker!
What's the concensus on using braid when trolling salmon on downriggers? Was hoping to not have to switch over line on my b ball reels...
Also, anywhere local to get winged 8-12lb lead balls and heavy swivels etc?
Thank you in advance... |
hugh mccaffrey (Inspect7018)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 23, 2012 - 12:45 pm: | |
its a maybe "KID". i blew both of mine 2 years ago fishing monterey. the fish went down deep and over the radio i could hear folks cursing the MAG 10's. they where supposed to be lifetime warrenty but they denied fixing them. drop me a e-mail of how old yours are. i believe its going to be a good year |
The Kid (Derby)
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Hugh, I might sell mine. Cannon Mag10's. With one season used Scotty braid. And cast aluminum swivel bases.
Thinking...$500 for the pair and some spare parts. |
hugh mccaffrey (Inspect7018)
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I haven't clicked on the SOMETHING FISHY site being afraid that they may get paid for advertising hits. i was on a boats for sale site and they had the same icon there to. anyone upgrading downriggers this year i would like to buy your outdated working pair. |
joe loiseau (Flat_fish)
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Something fishy-where are this guys getting there info? All the research i have found or been a part of show that are stocks are healthy. In 2004 I was part of the Cal Poly Cabezon tagging project.We fished traps from Estero to Cambria.This area has been commercial nearshore fished for 20 years.the Biologist were amazed on the abundance of fish.We did the same study in the Square Black reserve above Lopez point. The fishing was surprisingly poor.Fewer larger fish seemed to dominate the reefs. It drives me crazy when these MLPA people talk about the science and all the research. I have not seen anybody researching any of our local closures.check out Cal poly cabezon tagging study.This data should have been taken into some consideration. |
Andrew Dunn (Ibfishkiller)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 22, 2012 - 11:27 am: | |
Rick E-mail sent |
Chip Tamagni (Fishfitr)
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Votes: 6 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 22, 2012 - 10:11 am: | |
Sorry Kid, I don't like those guys either. I like Ron Paul even though he is a little extreme in his views. With that said, he wants smaller government and maybe that will include some of the pet projects that keep trying to destroy our right to fish. |
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
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Votes: 5 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, January 21, 2012 - 12:12 pm: | |
HUGH
Thanks for that one I think we could have done some great gutter CATFISHING last night , my gauge here in A town sits at 1& 1/4.
Hope it calms down next week the tides look good for a perch trip to the north, ENJOY THE GAMES TOMORROW AND GO 9ERS |
hugh mccaffrey (Inspect7018)
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Votes: 3 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, January 21, 2012 - 11:05 am: | |
so i heard a story of a marine that while deployed over seas recieved a letter form his long time girlfriend. she stated in the letter that while she enjoyed time spent with him, she has found someone new. she asked him if he could return any photos that she gave him as a reminder of her while he was gone. In a honorable fashion, he asked his fellow marines if they could give him any photos they had of their girlfriends dressed or undressed. he sent these back to his EX with a letter stating. i forgot who you are , please pick out what picture are of you and send the rest back. That one was for you Blackie |
ray nanini (Oxidation)
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Scrap the wife and replace, preferably with a later model. The bracket is probably worth trying to repair. |
Charles Buzzetti (Cbuzzetti)
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Votes: 12 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, January 20, 2012 - 7:21 pm: | |
Fnd out if the lover/boytoy knows how to work on boats!
If not take him fishing but dont bring him back ;-) |
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