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Fishing Talk / Re: Well Looky Looky Here

« on: December 08, 2017, 07:31:21 AM »

Nothing like sight fishing 

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Fishing Talk / Re: road trip to Baja 2018

« on: December 07, 2017, 07:19:18 PM »

If you do San Felipe I would be down. I would have the wife and kids in tow but my wife's relatives are the ones that own the house down there. Its a tri-plex with 2 units upstairs (Both 2 bedroom/1 bath, Kitchen) and a unit downstairs (3 bedroom / 2 bath, kitchen). We would still have to rent it but we would get family rates, can sleep up to 14. The back patio during high tide is like 15' away from mean high tide.

Who thought marrying a Filipina would get me a discounts from an Italian on a property in Mexico.

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Fishing Talk / Re: road trip to Baja 2018

« on: December 07, 2017, 03:46:26 PM »

I fished San Felipe last year from shore, caught a lot of puffer fish, Guitar Fish, and corvina. Took a panga out and caught like 20 corvina and a big sting ray. No crazy big waves and would be easy to launch a yak from. The only bad thing was at low tide the water went out like 1/2 a mile. I followed it out once and was fishing it only to turn around and find it was filling in behind me fast with out realizing it and almost got caught out there.  Big tide swings like -4 to +20. Kool place though, we rented a house right on the beach and could fish from the patio during high tide.

I think Gonzaga Bay is where the multi day fishing trip out of San Felipe head to.

Once you get through Mexacali it is just open two way road all the way through the desert. We always rent a car when we go down, I would not take my personal vehicle down there. It is only sketchy in the border towns.

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Salt Water Shore Fishing Reports / Re: Might Get 2 Asterisks For This One 12/5/17

« on: December 06, 2017, 09:47:59 PM »

Started the day not knowing if I would be fishing solo or not, so I decided to try somewhere I have fished before, but not for some time. Minus tide in the afternoon is nice for gathering intel, but not usually my favorite for fishing.

 Turned out Tom was able to make a miracle happen at work and ditched out while the bosses were in a meeting.

 He hit the bar, while I surveyed the surroundings. Turns out the surroundings he ended up surveying beat anything I got a look at, but that is another subject.

 Beach was fishable upon arrival, but I somehow found myself with no way to cut bait, so I enjoyed the view until Tom was ready to fish. Again, not the best view available, but we aren't discussing that subject.  Remember?

 Weeds were medium. Big clumps sometimes, not much other times.

 Bite was slow, as expected. I got an eel, and missed one possible bite. Tom got a slammer, but it was a swing and a miss.

 I did finally end up getting a small seven gill. 68" of raw power. Told Tom I had a contender on, but he thought it was just weeds. I finally convinced him and he grabbed the camera and pliers.


Pic is on his camera, and I don't have it yet. Sounded like a long day at work for him, so maybe later.

I ended the night with a small calico, and cut out early to avoid the freeway closure on my way home. They had the signs up, but no signs of work going on as I went through.

That's Awesome, can I fish you guys next Tuesday? Have poles will travel. 

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Fishing Talk / Re: So, Exactly How Much Does that Bait Weigh?

« on: December 06, 2017, 09:39:58 PM »

A good golf glove works wonders. FOUR!!!!!!!

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Contest & Events / Re: The TaxMan

« on: December 06, 2017, 09:24:30 PM »

Just spit balling here but have any of you done a rally race back in the day? Starting Line in SD and finish line in OC.

- 4 Beaches (Must catch a baitfish or 1 hour to move to next beach - You get 2 squid to start)
- 6 Hours to finish course (Grinner must be caught using bait fished during rally)
- 3 Hours to Catch a Grinner after finishing course (****Unless caught on Previous Beach****)

Prizes Ranked:
Fastest Course Finish (Timed)
Largest Grinner
Largest Baitfish
Longest Burn Out

 Just throwing it out there. Could be fun.

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Salt Water Shore Fishing Reports / Re: SB Leo

« on: December 05, 2017, 10:26:36 AM »

What bait are you using for the Leo's? You have put some big ones on the sand. I have just been getting the the baby's all under 12" on the critter rod and would love to get a nice sized one. They don't seem to touch my long rod.

You have to stop with the double hook drop rig and go with either a fish finder or better yet a 3' 3 way with at least a 10/0 hook and a serious chunk of bait, preferably a nice juicy mac head or bonito head.


Big bait, big fish

I love that double drop, just need to make them longer. I think I am going to make up a 6 foot one

Hey Jay, I got this one on a fresh Mac head...If I catch a Leo at night it’s just 7gill by catch taken on the bait and rig I’m using for them. Now if I am targeting Leo’s during daylight hours I’ll use for bait whatever I can muster on a light rod in the surf ie: croaker, perch or what I got my PB on was a whole 10” Corbina.
BTW I gave up on the double dropper rig when I couldn’t find a good way to transition wire leader to the dropper loops without it getting all twisted up

Thanks, The small ones were always taking the squid so I was trying to target bigger ones with larger squid. I always have a critter rod out for bait so will keep trying with my critter catch.

I know what you mean on the twist with the double drop, that's what I was trying to figure out but have not found a way to counter it either. I was thinking maybe shrink wrap or wrapping it with electrical tape might help, or those three ways that have a wire leg, for lack of a better term, that stick out like 3-4 inches might keep the leader far enough away from the main rig line to keep it from twisting.

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Salt Water Shore Fishing Reports / Re: Sunday in The OC

« on: December 05, 2017, 08:24:29 AM »

Hey Guys..Been a lurker for a while and thought I would stop in and say hello. I was out Sunday afternoon, same spot I believe, and someone asked if I was a poster here. I believe it was the OP. Anyhow, I am now! Cheers all!

Hi Matt!

The old guy was me, Chip, and Andre was the one wearing waders. If you're going to be around, Dre, me and maybe another local down there, JayRay, are going to try to give it a shot Saturday afternoon/night conditions permitting.

Welcome!

Ill be there. Going to test out the Del Mar I magged on the 10'.

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Salt Water Shore Fishing Reports / Re: Saturday in The OC

« on: December 03, 2017, 07:00:27 PM »

Yea, there is sand there, just not in a 6.8 tide. 100 yards north and it opens up to a beach with more surface area, If I had a spike I would of moved. I fished this spot hundreds of times and never needed a spike there. Usually I am sitting in my chair in front of the rocks that wave is breaking over and not fishing out of the parking lot.

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Reel Repair & Maintenance / Re: Adding Magnets to a Penn Delmar 285

« on: December 03, 2017, 01:08:30 PM »

I got the magnets put on today. Those little magnets are strong, I had to label them cause they would fly out of your hand and would not know which side was + / - by the time I got it on the reel.





I got it buttoned up and gave it couple of good spins and no rubbing. I can't wait to try it out, going to be stoked if this works and can throw 5oz with it. This reel is rated for 275 yards of 30lb mono which would convert to me being able to use 275 yards of 150lb braid but I think I am going to spool it with 85lb braid so figuring I can get close to 350 yards on it.


Thanks for all the help guys!
 

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Salt Water Shore Fishing Reports / Re: Saturday in The OC

« on: December 03, 2017, 12:06:07 PM »

Glad you guys made it out, my plan was to use the rocks to hold to my rods and didn't have a sand spike with me or would of moved north with you guys. Yea, that trash can saved me a few times from being blasted into the parking lot, usually I post up on the beach in front of those rocks, could not even get down there to cast with out getting pummeled. Supposed to be a foot higher today, I have seen the parking lot like that before but was never there when it was happening. I did manage to get a key chain leopard.

Did that girl from the DFG ask you guys if you would complete her questionnaire?  She tried to walk up to me once earlier but then got hit with a wave so retreated and came back after I caught the leopard.

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Reel Repair & Maintenance / Re: Adding Magnets to a Penn Delmar 285

« on: December 02, 2017, 08:27:14 PM »

I have them glued down all in a line. I used JB Weld so will need to wait until the morning to put my magnets on.

Any suggestions on any mods that will make removing the cover to adjust magnets easier? I am thinking if there is a hand screw it would work well, similar to some of the older Abu reels. Once I get the magnets set for one weight, say 5oz, when I step it up or down to 6oz or 3 oz I may need to adjust the magnets.

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Reel Repair & Maintenance / Re: Adding Magnets to a Penn Delmar 285

« on: December 02, 2017, 07:12:13 PM »

I looked up one of the Abu adjustable reels and they had them all in a line. I wonder what the adjustment is doing. Moving another magnet?

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Reel Repair & Maintenance / Re: Adding Magnets to a Penn Delmar 285

« on: December 02, 2017, 05:06:17 PM »

Thanks Chad! I actually stopped by home depot on my way home from the beach today and found these. Going to go dig the JB weld out of the garage and crack a beer before I get started. I am going to glue down 4 washers. Is it better to do them all in a curved  line or 2 on one side and 2 on the other?

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Reel Repair & Maintenance / Re: Adding Magnets to a Penn Delmar 285

« on: December 01, 2017, 10:21:00 PM »

Ok i have it taken apart with some images below. The spool I thought was steel but it is not conductive, just the cog and the axle are.

What thpe of magnets do yoU use? Where would source them?


This is Prior to disassembling.






I opened it up enough to have access to the inside of the cover.







When I place them how will their placement affect it?