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Bob Hather (Windfall)
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Username: Windfall
Post Number: 167
Registered: 8-2003
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Votes: 3 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 7:33 pm: | |
The Central Coast Fisheries Conservation Coalition (CCFCC)is planning its annual Avila and Morro Bay fund raising dinners. Tentative dates are Feb 25 in Avila and the second Sat in April for Morro Bay. We have a lot of work cut out for us in the battle to retain our right to fish and we can use all the support we can get. We need to get the word out why we have been unjustly restricted from our traditional fishing activities. A scientific ground fish study conducted by Cal Poly using Fish & Game's own protocal indicating that the fishery is as healthy today as it was 30-25-20-10 and 5 years ago is being ignored. Well funded and organized environmental groups are largely responsible for the cutbacks in seasons and marine reserves as well as a lack of data. If there was eveidence of a decline in the local fish stocks I would be in favor of restrictions but there just isn't any. This year two of our CCFCC directors spent two days per month out of town at the MLPA stakeholders meetings plus countless other meetings and emails working on the behalf of our members and sport fishermen to minimize the impacts of the proposed marine reserves mandated this year by the MLPA. We have a lot more work to do and we are fortunate CCFCC's members and directors are willing to take their time to work on our behalf. Help me thank them at the up coming CCFCC fund raising dinners.
Bob Hather |
Cloud (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 3 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 6:17 pm: | |
Well Gary I'll take that kind of correction all day long, that was good news, let's hope they dont mess with the salmon opener.
In fairness to this website's sponsored links, apparently Boater's World also has the GULP worms. And...DOA lures is advertising---get this--an "Electric Chicken" lure. Image coming soon says the website. Hmnnn....this I gotta see.
Cabin fever is setting in. CLOUD out. |
PismoG (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 3 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 3:15 pm: | |
Guys,
Check the '05 regs, I'll put them up:
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/mrd/oceanfish2005.pdf
Check page 26 of regulations 27.80 Salmon
I stand corrected. Season opener should be Saturday, April 1st
Gary |
CLOUD (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 12:52 pm: | |
Thanks for all the great info!
salmon opener--isnt it sposedta be the saturday closest to April 1? I havent missed an opener in so many years I cant remember.
Sure miss 1995 action....CLOUD out. |
Will Bateman (Willbateman)
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Post Number: 51
Registered: 7-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 11:41 am: | |
I hope you mean March, not April. That would be really late.. |
Gary (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 10:48 am: | |
Oh, by the way, that would mean Ocean Salmon would open Sunday, April 30th and if the regs are the same, that would be two per day at twenty inches total length
PismoG |
Gary (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 10:42 am: | |
Cloud,
I just got a response from F&G about the '06 regs and they will mirror the '05 regs. Here's the reply:
Dear Mr. Connell,
I apologize for the delay in responding to your email.
Because the Pacific Fishery Management Council is on a two year management cycle, the 2006 ocean sport fishing regulations will look just like the 2005 regulations as they appear in the regulation booklet, at least for the first few months of the year.
In the Morro Bay South-Central Management Area, rockfish will be closed to boat-based anglers from January 1 through April 30, opening May 1, 2006. The fishery is open year-round to divers and shore-based anglers.
The Department is proposing regulation changes that will provide more fishing opportunities as the year progresses. Check the Department's web site (www.dfg.ca.gov/mrd) and/or the Recreational Groundfish Fishing Regulations Hotline ((831)649-2801) for the latest information.
If you have any specific questions, please feel free to call me at the number below.
Best Regards,
Ed Roberts
Edgar W. Roberts III
Marine Biologist
California Department of Fish and Game
4665 Lampson Ave Suite C
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
562.342.7199 Office
562.342.7139 Fax
310.291.8862 Cell
eroberts@dfg.ca.gov |
Good Time (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 10:15 am: | |
FYI, I didn't get a chance to try for WSB because of the huge swell this past weekend and it looks like I won't have an opportunity until after the first of the year. I do enjoy reading the posts regarding the perch and how they are obtained though and I might try to get over to Cambria to do that.
I hope everyone has a Happy Holiday and a good & safe New Year (yes, even you Anonymous).
I asked Santa for some good fishing action this next year.
Hope I get what I want............. |
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
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Username: Blackie
Post Number: 174
Registered: 8-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 9:03 am: | |
CLOUD;
I fish an Ultra light 6ft spinning outfit with 10# line and leader, use a 1/2 ounce slider, small swivel , 30 inch leader and #4 red hook, I like the Cambria area has nice drop offs good hole , yesterday the water was so rough it has broken over the bar and is filling Santa Rosa Creek, im told by the old timers that there are steel head that also come in there, you cant keep them but would be fun to hook one .
No cloud our fishing club is not closed to women , we used to have a women president at one time .
We put on one bang up fish fry in April also thats open to the public , it our yearly fund raiser , all fish are caught by our members locally.
Im leaving for Reno for the Holidays, be back for the virgs DEC 30th fishing trip weather permitting
Ok got to go .
Blackie/SR |
CLOUD (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 7:08 am: | |
BLACKIE
Thanks for the PEACE OUT message
Congrats on the good day--I worked. What type gear (lb test rating) do you guys use? I have the traditional 10' pole/large spinner (20lb rating) and a 12 lb rated rig. Both dusty from lack of use. Daughter's new rig is 8-12 rated w/7' pole.
I usually surf fish oceano and guad beach, but heard Guad is inaccessible right now. Maybe we can HOOKUP I'll drive up that way. After Christmas sometime will need to teach daughter (24 married) how to use her new rig for surf. OR--is the Cambria surf fish club male exclusive?
We arent equipped with wetsuits so will need to adjust. We usually fish from my 22' WAC but no launch lately. Itchin' to put her in the water. If swell werent so large I'd be gettin ready to go get those Seabass.
Merry Christmas CLOUD out. |
nicholas kilday (Nick_k)
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Post Number: 5
Registered: 10-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 8:21 pm: | |
does anyone know of any good shark being cought out there, or is anyone even trying? |
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
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Post Number: 173
Registered: 8-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 5:16 pm: | |
CLOUD ;
Thanks for that other web site for the worms , today was a great day for fishing , my buds picked me up at 0830 and we headed for the fishing grounds at CAMBRIA , Santa Rosa Creek well when we got there , they were suiting up and guess what ole dumb SH-- forgot his wetuit , oh well im tough , YEA RIGHT the surf was HUGE we made about 20 casts and our tour guide said lets try SAN SIMIEON its protected , it was a lot better they hit the surf and I hit the pier ,
I caught 8 fish but they were all two small , but there fish , my buds fianally joined me on the pier and they also shared in the harvest.
We had a great day on the water and caught FISH and thats what we do , all fish were caught on GUESS WHAT the bloody sand worm .
Ok guys thats all I got .
PEACE
Blackie/Sr |
Cloud (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 7:56 am: | |
Found the right worms on web at fishusa.com
Got some sand worms and blood worms
Okey dokey thanks for the tips
Now to see just how bad the CA DFG is going to mess up our pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness in the coming year. I get so pissed at their shenanigans my blood boils. Any news about new regs for 06? Havent seen much on the subject lately. Ray |
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
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Post Number: 172
Registered: 8-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 7:34 am: | |
CLOUD
Yuo may want to give them a call before you make the drive ,I bought the last six packs last week,
The phone #805 784 0901 or you may be able to check on line altho I have never had much luck checking there in stock (www.tacklewarehouse.com)
A Merry Christmas and a great fishing new years to all.
Oh by the way I here that VIRGS has a boat going north on the 30th of DEC $130.00 covers bunk and breakfast.
Tight lines
Blackie/Sr |
Cloud (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 7:19 am: | |
Thanks for info Gulp Sand Worms, SM Wally-world doesnt have them, only redworms, crawlers and turtle-back, Maybe I can pickup in SLO on way to beach. Dont know when I can make it tho. Sure I'll take some lessons its been a long while since I've walked the beach for perch, and the technique is different from what ive used in the past (grubs).
The WSB trip not looking good saw forecast 17+ ft swell (35' offshore near storm) for Wed/Thursday so have put that on back burner unless fcst improves. &^%^%$%^$^%$ I wanted to get out there! Ray |
Eric Endersby (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 10:25 pm: | |
Gang:
Don't discourage "Anonymous" too much. It's guys like him that give guys like me in the harbor patrol job security in picking up after their inevitable fuster clucks!!
Eric Endersby
MB Harpat |
Mike Green (Caster)
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Post Number: 51
Registered: 12-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 6:42 pm: | |
Merry Christmas! Everyone! We won't have a chance to go after them WSB's untill after the holidays. But we want to give it a try!! Good luck in the new year too! |
Tsunami (Carl_moore)
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Post Number: 53
Registered: 9-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 4:24 pm: | |
BTW,
We caught the WSB using a diamond bar and frozen squid from the box. |
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
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Post Number: 171
Registered: 8-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 4:21 pm: | |
cloud;
Get them BERKLEY GULP SAND WORMS, I bought them at TACKLE WAREHOUSE in SLO on Higeura street, gonna be on the beach tomorrow at SANTA ROSA CREEK want some lessons , just kidding , but i will be there tomorrow fishing.
Blackie/ Sr |
Dustin DesJardins (Farmerd)
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Post Number: 189
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 12:07 pm: | |
Not sure why that didnt work ..... try again
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/img/073567.jpg |
Dustin DesJardins (Farmerd)
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Post Number: 188
Registered: 8-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 12:06 pm: | |
Well thanks for the pictures! Was fun fishing next to Matt and you guys ... nothing like screaming "Fresh One" from 20 yards away.
[url="http://www.myfishingpictures.com/?p=73567&c=517&z=1"][img]http://www.myfishingpictures.com/img/073567.jpg[/img][/url] |
stickerguy (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 11:23 am: | |
Dustin is right again....No better than gannions for squid...I took the standars gannions and improved them 100%
6 hooks vs. 5
Highest Glow of 10+ Manufacturers
Optimized Length
Florocarbon Leader
American Made Crimps & Swivels
Made in Ventura!
www.candycatchers.com
Call me on my cel @ 805.701.2994 & I can get them shipped out for you...
The local rep in your area is Mike Pruner. If you send me your info..I can have him get in touch with you...He's in SLO
Randy
Dustin - ps - I was on prevailer and shot that photo of Graylight with you guys on the back in morro recently.....Nice to hear from ya.. |
Dustin DesJardins (Farmerd)
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Post Number: 187
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 10:15 am: | |
John, CharkBait.com has them ... I picked mine up at Longfin last time I was down in Orange County ... Here is what they have to say about squid ganions.
"A couple years ago ago we had a guest speaker at the shop. Jeff Marsilio skipper of the Old No.7 and also a commercial squid fisherman when the charters aren't booked gave us the low-down on fishing white seabass and making squid. He introduced us to a new product which he discusses on the video we made of his presentation (see the Fishermen's Journal). It took us a few weeks to get the product here, and it's something you're going to want if you are in water's posses squid, the things we call "candy bait." There's no better bait in the sea, certainly no better bait for white seabass. If you fish from a private boat and target the big croakers, buy a couple of these catcher rigs and a good underwater bait-light. You'll find the combination invaluable." |
Gary (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 8:54 am: | |
There's not much we can do about "anonymous" posts on this forum. This is the only forum I use that does not prompt you to "join" where you must provide an email address and some personal information before you can post threads. Until we have some sort of registration requirements, we will still get the occasional inappropriate posts. I'll say nothing else about this except, the best thing we can do is just to ignore them.
This is a great place to visit and share information with some wonderful people.
Be safe ><((((º>`·.¸¸´¯`·.¸><((((º>.
**Happy Holiday's to all**
PismoG |
JOHN COSTELLO (Taurus)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 8:09 am: | |
where can i buy a dozen or so of those 'candy catchers'? i went to the website but theres no place there to purchase them...with the price of fuel these days, i'm an internet shopper...i let UPS do the driving |
Dustin DesJardins (Farmerd)
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Post Number: 186
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 7:57 am: | |
The only squid jig you will ever need ...but get the ones with the red beads. Not sure why, but they produced tank fulls when the others were slow. I believe the squid shows up as green on a furuno sounder.... if someone finds them speak up ... squid=WSB |
stickerguy (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 7:12 am: | |
If you want to catch the WSB...You'll want the squid weather alive or dead....Sometimes they prefer the lazy meal...I agree with Dustin...Dropper Loop or White Jig is the way to go....Jig caught nothing but rays all this year though.....
If you need to catch squid...use the new Candy Catcher Squid Gannion Jigs....Made in Ventura...Jigs are available now at discounted rate....Compamny makes its debut in Fred Hall Long Beach....check them out at www.candycatchers.com |
Cloud (Unregistered Guest)
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Dave/Antikbuff
I dont know what I am looking for
Are the redworms in a 2" piece the hot ticket? There was a previous post about this.
Gonna try and make a WSB trip/PSL if possible--launch wed, overnight on mooring hit it o-dark thirty thursday AM. Anyone else? Cloud out |
Gary Foster (Foskie)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, December 18, 2005 - 9:02 pm: | |
Anonymous- Guess that's why you'll never be a hero. Any PUSSY can sit behind a keyboard and post anonymous BS |
Anonymous
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Votes: 27 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, December 18, 2005 - 7:44 pm: | |
PERHAPS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN SAID THIS WAY,....
SIT AT HOME AND COMPLAIN, OR GET OFF THE PISSIN WAGON AND GO FISH.
BY THE WAY IT WAS PRETTY NICE TILL 2:00 OR SO |
Dave (Antikbuff)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, December 18, 2005 - 6:01 pm: | |
Cloud,
If you don't find the 'Gulp' bait(s) you're looking for. Check with fishingfamily805@verizon.net
Brian has sold alot of the stuff on the net. |
Dave (Antikbuff)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, December 18, 2005 - 5:55 pm: | |
Merry Christmas to all the board. With safe & happy holidays as the forecast. AND ALL THE FISH THE DFG SAYS WE CAN'T CATCH... in our sacks.
Den & Paul
I've been saying the same thing all along.
If we'd lose the "anonymous" post, the board would be much better off. BS post behind closed doors is cowardly & definately uncalled for. We DON'T need it & the younger generation doesn't need to read it.
God bless thee merry gentlemen... And ladies & kiddies & puppy dogs too... |
Dustin DesJardins (Farmerd)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, December 18, 2005 - 5:31 pm: | |
Not island fish ...but still WSB. Use your meter guys ... If those fish are here like is being reported than the squid is close by. Fresh dead is the ticket if you dont have live ... dropper loop to depth on your meter or iron with fresh dead attatched works well. I know where Carl caught those fish a few years ago .... they may still be in the same areas ... Will eat fin bait, but would run by Giovanni and see if he has any squid first.
D |
plan b (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, December 18, 2005 - 4:29 pm: | |
eric, if i get a chance to get out and look for c-bass, i think trolling a white hooch or spoon through the bait balls would work. i've had some limited success this way. early morning or daytime, for me, best bass catches have come during the day, these aren't island fish..... |
Cloud (Unregistered Guest)
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For the Perchmasters---
"Gulp" artificial worms for perch--what kind? They only have redworm (like regular earthworm), nightcrawler, turtle back (huh?) and sinking minnow at SM Wally-World.
Want to give this a try with my daughter whom will be getting a nice new 8-12# rated rod/reel courtesy of Dad for Christmas. Any other info for setup appreciated. It's been a long time for me but used to have a blast. Fave rig used to be single m/o grub on #4 baitholder hook, 20# fluoro leader with a 2 oz sliding sinker ahead. TIA, Ray |
DEN UEDA (Tin_can)
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i agree with paul, we need to clean up this board, merry xmas to all den |
Paul V. Boe (Lobo)
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Perhaps the webmaster might rethink allowing this sites users to post their messages as "anonymous" to help clear out some of the garbage. |
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, December 18, 2005 - 7:55 am: | |
WEs
You were offering advise on catching WSB and I saw the pictures that carl posted and did not catch the fact that you did not catch them.
Today would not be a good day on the POND.
Stay dry and have another HOT TODDY.
Blackie/Sr |
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PUSSIES WILL NEVER BE HEROES |
Eric Endersby (Unregistered Guest)
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Eric was thinking of going out of Morro today, but based somewhat on the forecast, but mostly on the fact that since Eric only knows how to drive a stainless steel shaft through a seabass and not get one to eat a thinly disguised hook, he didn't go.
Tomorrow looks pretty ugly gang. Swell was way up this afternoon, with a 10-15 knot SW wind on it and rising. Tomorrow the surf is to continue to rise with the wind. But with luck, this wsb showing is just the beginning.
Eric Endersby |
Wes-BulaBula (Slotroller)
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Blackie,
I have no idea what that means? |
Will Crew (Jayelder)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 12:38 pm: | |
Gary Foster went out Thursday (Port San Luis) and found the bait balls, reported small anchovies in 180-240 ft. of water 2-3 miles sw of the harbor, lots of bird work and good conditions. Got a late start (Del did not open until 8 am?) , so missed the bite (my guess it is a before and right at sunrise bite). So the conditions look good just need a boat on them early am. Eric was thinking about going out of Morro today?  |
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
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sorry Carl you caught those |
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
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WES
Looks like experience your holding and laying behind you. |
Wes-BulaBula (Slotroller)
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WSB stuff =
If you find squid, flyline it with a 3/0 hook and a 1/4 oz slider.
They like full moon and 3-4 days before and after.
At Catalina they like the low end of 64-68 degree water, up here...I don't know but obviously it will be cooler. However, stable water temperature is important.
Water depth is less important than finding that offcolor break.
Good Luck
P.S. This info is out of a book, not from experience! |
Tsunami (Carl_moore)
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Just wanted to let you all know there are a couple of sport shows happing up here in the bay area.
Fred Hall Sport Show at the Cow Place; Jan 4 to Jan 8. Check out the web site for more info. http://www.fredhall.com/
International Sportsmen's Exposition, San Mateo
January 12-15, 2006
San Mateo County Expo Center
http://www.fishingexpos.com/california.html
Come on up. |
Tsunami (Carl_moore)
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Caught these in 03 on the Tsunami, 1/2 mile out of Morro. |
Wes-BulaBula (Slotroller)
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Squid is by far the best bait for WSB! They like to hang out on hard dirty edges in fairly shallow water. I have Mark Wisch's book at home and will post some of the more important details for you later this evening.
Good Luck! |
Good Time (Unregistered Guest)
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Will,
I don't know but it's worth a try. I'd be happy just to wet my line and take the boat for a run. According to Jayelder, sounds like the trick is to find the bait balls. It's the most exciting news I've heard from our area in a while so I'm going to give it a whirl and see what happens. Wish me luck and I'll let you know how it turns out. |
Gary (Unregistered Guest)
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I don't know if there is any live bait available but it sounds like that's your best bet. Try a sabiki rig around the pier at PSL for bait. I'd start out at the pea patch and around Pecho rock where there's lots of kelp. You may want to try a fast trolled spoon with a whole frozen squid just off the kelp beds in about 40 feet of water. You may get into the blue rock fish there but you should be able to release them unharmed due to the shallow water.
From the earlier post it sounds like they're active just before sunrise. Watch your sounder for bait balls.
Go Gett'm. Let us know how you do.
Saturday looks the best for conditions: Wind 10kts or less in the morning wind waves 2 or less 5 to 7 swell @ 13 secs.
Family:
Sciaenidae (Croakers)
Genus and Species:
Atractoscion, nobilis*
*previously known as Cynoscion nobilis.
Description:
The body of the white seabass is elongate, and somewhat compressed. The head is pointed and slightly compressed. The mouth is large, with a row of small teeth in the roof; the lower jaw slightly projects. The color is bluish to gray above, with dark speckling, becoming silver below. The young have several dark vertical bars. The white seabass is closely related to the California corbina, but is the only California member of the croaker family to exceed 20 pounds in weight. They are most easily separated from other croakers by the presence of a ridge running the length of the belly.
Range:
White seabass occur from Magdalena Bay, Baja California, to Juneau, Alaska. They usually travel in schools over rocky bottoms and in and out of kelp beds.
Natural History:
The diet of white seabass includes fishes, especially anchovies and sardines, and squid. At times, large fish are found which have eaten only Pacific mackerel. At the minimum legal length of 28 inches, the average white seabass is about 5 years of age, weighs about 7.5 pounds and has been sexually mature for at least one spawning season.
Fishing Information:
White seabass are fished primarily with live bait in relatively shallow water, but they will also take a fast-trolled spoon, artificial squid or bone jig. Live squid appear to be the best bait for a white seabass, but large anchovies and medium-size sardines are also good. At times, large white seabass will bite only on fairly large, live Pacific mackerel. The young of this species are exceptionally vulnerable to sport anglers for two reasons. The first is that as juveniles they inhabit shallow nearshore areas, bays, and estuaries, and the second is that they are not easily recognized as white seabass by the average angler. Commonly, these young fish are mistakenly called "sea trout" because of their sleek profile and vertical bars or "parr marks". To add to the confusion, these bars fade as the fish grows. There is a 28 inch size limit and current fishing regulations should be checked concerning bag limits.
Other Common Names:
sea trout (juvenile), weakfish, king croaker.
Largest Recorded:
5 feet; 83 pounds.
Habitat:
Deep Rocky Environment |
Will Bateman (Willbateman)
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Weather looks great for Saturday. Think there are any WSB out there anywhere? |
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Does anyone know what the water is supposed to be like this weekend out of Morro Bay? |
Mike Green (Caster)
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Sandcrab etoufe! Yummy |
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Central Coast Anglers,
I had some fun up there with you all this year, even though this was not the best of years for the pelagics. I have to say the best scorpinade and toadfishing is found on your waters. The reason that I will keep rollin to SLO county is the group of not only the finest anglers, but the courtesy and sportsmanship of a majority of the anglers in the area. Although I can't tell the difference between 6 foot seas and 16 foot seas, have the happiest of holidays to all who make it happen!
The IdiotSoCal.
PS I guess if'n ya git a s*#t pot full a them there sand crabs and boil'em wit cayenne pepper ya might just have sumpin' there! |
Dustin DesJardins (Farmerd)
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Wes,
Throw net for the shad early in the morning around the docks ... or just scoop them when they are thick. Live shad around either launch ramp have been working .. or Anchovy on crocks killed them for my buddies last week ... couple dozen fish to 16lbs |
Wes-BulaBula (Slotroller)
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We are thinking about trying the stripped bass at San Antonio this weekend. Don't know a thing about it though...Any tips? |
Gary (Unregistered Guest)
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Jayelder,
Thanks for the info! Makes me want to get the boat wet but you're right about the launch (beach). Not much water under the boat right now. |
Gary (Unregistered Guest)
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Very interesting data here, thought I'd share. This came from the Ifish forum up north. One BFT makes 3 trips across pacific in less than 600 days, 25,000 nautical miles, wow!
http://www.toppcensus.org/
http://las.pfeg.noaa.gov/TOPP_recent/index.html
Gary |
Will Crew (Jayelder)
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White Sea Bass at Port San Luis. Travis Evans has been getting WSB in his halibut trawl net out in front of the harbor in 180-240 ft. of water. He reports to "look for the sardines and fish that spot", he sees "seabass coming up under the bait fish rolling on the surface". The fish range from 8 - 22 Lbs. The trailer boat launch is not accesable at the low tides now (sanded in) so watch the clock and tides. The WSB bite in the early morning hours, so you might have to launch the day before and try and get Marty on the water taxi to give you aride in the am to a rental mooring (or spend the night?). Fish these WSB a few hours before sunrise and quit a few hours after rise. Use white or silver colored jigs like Salas 6x, squid or try and catch some live bait on the "luck joes" or the Sabiki Bait catchers. post to us know if you get any WSB's. I think it is three fish limit and have to be 28 inches???
See:
http://fishingnetwork.net/wsb.htm
http://www.mbayaq.org/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/content/media/MBA_SeafoodWatch_WhiteSeabassReport.pdf
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/mrd/wsfmp/tables.html |
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
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MIKE
No he was just pulling them out of the sand and hooking them , I will go get a can of sterno , and next week when the tides are right I will try the boiled sand crabs and let you know, as cold as it is now, we could go ICE fishing, like my Brother does in IDAHO , I tried it NO FUN.
Blackie/Sr |
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Waaaaaaaa!
need some tissues? |
Mike Green (Caster)
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Blackie, was your friend using boiled sandcrabs the way I posted? (boiled on the beach in seawater) I'm going to give it another try , If it's not to much trouble, could you try it too, and give me your opinion? Comparing the "Perchkiller Blackie" to anyone else is not fair. |
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
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Mike;
No I have been having such fantastic luck with the BLOODY SAND WORMS I think Ill wait till they get picky to try those boiled sand crabs , the other day one of the guys in our club was fishing them at SANTA ROSA CREEK alongside me , and I outfished him with the rubber,
The tides are early this week , so I may go get some mussels this afternoon on the minus tide and fish the bay tomorrow , next week will be good tides in the surf, seems like you can fish hard on the incoming and pick up a few , but when the tide is at the peak they really start, beats the hell out of raking leaves.
Blackie/Sr |
Mike Green (Caster)
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Blackie, did you try the boiled sandcrab thing yet?
It worked for me when the grubs got nothing. |
Mike Green (Caster)
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Fished san Antonio Sat. From about 11AM till dusk. used live minnows which are easy to catch near the docks. We caught------- minnows--- total SKUNK!
Should have gone perching! |
Jim Nailen (Seeker)
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pro gear wahoo special reel - for sale $225
Bought this reel earlier this year and never used it, so I don't need it. Call me at 235-6474 or email at jtnailen@yahoo.com |
mike moore (Moorefish)
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Terrafin now shows 59-degree water within 40-miles of Morro. |
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steve,i sent an email last week. we will be in baja the same time as you. did the same trip last year,punta chivato to la poza grande.we are thinking of abreojos for the first 4 or 5 days this time. mike s |
Wild West (Unregistered Guest)
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Saw a note about rumors of harpon boats getting albacore 50-75 miles out of Morro on JDs Tackle site today 12/10. Anyone hear of such a thing and are there still harpon boats working there? Maybe he meant gill netters? Bob
http://www.jdsbiggame.com/index01.htm |
Mike Blackstone (Blackie)
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Stacey;
Them big perch are on the bite , been Knockin them dead on the top of the tide at Santa Rosa Creek in Cambria, usin them BLOODY SAND WORMS.
Blackie/Sr |
Stacey Meacham (Stacey)
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Harrell, have you seen this?
http://www.uwnews.org/article.asp?articleID=2962
Steve, thanks for the recipe. Only one sierra from shore, the rest from boat. Huge boils of jacks, Had to leave them biting. they wore me out. |
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re: san antone striper post
havent done well there in 5+ years--sure used to be fun when the average fish was 15-17lbs. Got most of mine trolling rattletraps up by the dam. sure is good to hear there is a population there still.
what do you use to get the minnows or can they be bought at marina?
For anyone interested please note new e-mail address--but remove SPAMFOILER
Cloud out |
Michele (Fiesta)
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Wrong buoy #-22804. STACEY! I have your slickers. 466-2369. |
Steve Hendricks (Fishmaster)
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That is a world class rooster Stac!!! The jacks are fun in the surf though, eh? Sierra are way cool, did you get those off of the beach?
Sierra do make the best ceveche.
Here's my recipe:
- Cut sierra in 1/2" cubes.
- Cut up a bunch of limes and squeeze until it
completely covers sierra (place in fridge or cooler)
- dice 1/4 cup sweet onion
- mince 4 garlic cloves
- chop up cilantro (1/2 cup?)
- 1 Tablespoon of hotsauce (preferably habenero)
- 1 4 oz. can of Herdez salsa or 1 diced tomato
Stir together with fish once fish has turned a little white (@ 1 hour in fridge).
Serve with tortilla chips or sliced fresh corn or flour tortillas.
Yummy |
Stacey Meacham (Stacey)
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Nice job on the tuna guys!
D, this is the best I could do rooster wise in Barra de navidad, surf fished most every morning with light gear.
fishing wasn't that great... Caught a bunch of toro's and a few sierra's. brought back a few pounds of sierra for ceveche. Doug or anyone else, could you post your recipe
thanks, Stacey |
