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: Grinner Gathering III
: Latimeria November 05, 2018, 05:48:40 AM
Grinner Gathering Official Date Announcement

Saturday Night, November 24th, 2018

The "Soup Kitchen" as in years past since it allows many people to fish at once.


No worries if you can't make it or just don't want to hit the SK again.  I'm going to watch the surf conditions as we get close as I might cancel for another day if the surf is too gnarly to fish or the entire kelp forest is washed up on the beach.  We can always Plan B it in Mission Bay for Bats and Leopards if need be, but all of the other dates have been stricken from the list leaving this day open with decent tides and moon phases.
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: sasquatch November 05, 2018, 05:53:30 AM
Can you pick a day with small surf and very little weeds?

That would be great.
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: 1morecast November 05, 2018, 02:48:16 PM
How about Friday November 23rd? (Black Friday after Thanksgiving) The high tide is scheduled for 9:43pm at 4ft. Perfect for multiple locations in SD.
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: Eric H November 05, 2018, 04:33:51 PM
The 23rd is showing a 99% full moon which will be overhead the entire night.
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: Latimeria November 06, 2018, 06:34:02 AM
It will probably be that weekend, but a smaller gathering than usual I would suspect.  In either case, I'll make a decision here in the next day or so.
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: Latimeria November 06, 2018, 12:28:18 PM
I'm leaning towards the 24th as I usually take the boat out the day after Thanksgiving (Thanksfishing).  I'll make a decision this week.
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: Latimeria November 06, 2018, 12:34:21 PM
http://prehistoricsoul.com/forum/index.php?topic=3239.0

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: 1morecast November 16, 2018, 10:10:12 AM
I hope to be there or nearby.  ;)
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: Latimeria November 20, 2018, 06:04:02 AM
Possibility of some wet weather.  Not a big chance, but a chance.
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: Latimeria November 21, 2018, 05:47:03 PM
So who is coming out on Saturday? We'll be down at Seaside Reef in Cardiff State Beach from dark until 11:00 or so.  A few of us might possibly meet up at the Tidewater Tavern beforehand for a bite to eat and a beer!
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: xjchad November 21, 2018, 06:17:48 PM
 Wish I could join you guys, but I won't be making it this year  :-[
Have fun all!
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: lamnidae November 22, 2018, 05:23:01 PM
My son, Michael, and I are planning on showing up.
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: Jaws November 23, 2018, 08:43:46 PM
Anyone scout conditions? Surfline is calling for 4 - 5' with occasional 6'?
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: Pinoyfisher November 23, 2018, 10:57:48 PM
Anyone scout conditions? Surfline is calling for 4 - 5' with occasional 6'?

Was unfishable today. Gonna be a tough call for your 2x a year fishing session... Lol!!!
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: Jaws November 24, 2018, 06:31:50 AM
 ::) ::) ::)
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: Latimeria November 24, 2018, 06:44:30 AM
So, Mike and Binh went down last night to check on conditions with this front that moved on through.  It was great on Tuesday, but apparently is really weedy now with a ripping southerly current.  This is generally the least weedy spot along our beaches and the high tide prohibits many areas of being fished because the water will push you into the cliffs.

I'm still going down to try as long as anyone else is showing up.  I won't be down until 6pm or so as I have a bunch of things to do today, but hope for the best.  Sometimes it just takes a day before the weeds appear and disappear again. 

Seaside Reef in Cardiff

https://www.google.com/search?ei=wGH5W7nlFLHL0PEPy-aZ4AM&q=seaside%20reef%20cardiff&oq=seaside+reef+cardiff&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0l2j0i22i30.6580.7901..8139...0.0..0.100.674.6j1......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71.zbWRxI01SsE&npsic=0&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rllag=33002508,-117277873,0&tbm=lcl&rldimm=17043143645720085822&ved=2ahUKEwiD3O2ioO3eAhUzNH0KHVm7CUMQvS4wAXoECAQQDw&rldoc=1&tbs=lrf:!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:1&rlst=f

We'll most likely be right on the other side of the lifeguard towers lined up along that stretch.  We may walk a little north if the kelp situation is too bad closer to the reef.  It may be a short night if the kelp is as bad as Pinoyfisher was mentioning.  BTW, You can only park after dark on the street and won't be able to use the lot.  If you head south of the parking lot up the hill, there is street parking.  Everywhere around here requires a little walking past dark.
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: Latimeria November 24, 2018, 06:45:58 AM
Anyone scout conditions? Surfline is calling for 4 - 5' with occasional 6'?

I'm only seeing 3-4 footers with 4 being the prominent.  I swear surfline is always showing bigger than what it really is just to get more surfers out on the water.
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: Jaws November 24, 2018, 07:00:51 AM
Live surf cam:
https://www.hansensurf.com/pages/live-surf-cams-cardiff-reef-san-diego

Looks a little washing machine-ish.....
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: Latimeria November 24, 2018, 07:21:07 AM
Live surf cam:
https://www.hansensurf.com/pages/live-surf-cams-cardiff-reef-san-diego

Looks a little washing machine-ish.....

Some guys are down from LA and I let them know about the conditions.  We can only do what we can only do.
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: Jaws November 24, 2018, 07:28:46 AM
 ;D
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: 1morecast November 24, 2018, 09:34:50 AM
Fished SK yesterday (Friday) and it was bad, strong south current and annoying shopped weeds. The tide was choppy with some big sets farther out. I soaked the line for 10 minutes before going to the Casino to find similar conditions. Unless the conditions have changed dramatically overnight, I would go to plan B. :'(

 
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: Pinoyfisher November 24, 2018, 12:58:18 PM
I'll come out and give it a shot.
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: Pinoyfisher November 24, 2018, 11:20:54 PM
Great chatting up with those who showed up and putting a face to some screen names. FISH86R, didn't get a chance to get your real name, hope you found some after the move. The fishing sucked a$$, but the company didn't.
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: Latimeria November 26, 2018, 06:07:21 AM
Well, those might have been the worst conditions ever.  The broken up salad that glues to your line coupled with 20 mph southerly current really sucked.

Great meeting up with everyone though.  I think this will be the last Grinner Gathering in a while unless something turns my feelings around.
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: itsyaboysears November 26, 2018, 10:57:50 AM
Grinner Gathering Official Date Announcement

Saturday Night, November 24th, 2018

The "Soup Kitchen" as in years past since it allows many people to fish at once.


No worries if you can't make it or just don't want to hit the SK again.  I'm going to watch the surf conditions as we get close as I might cancel for another day if the surf is too gnarly to fish or the entire kelp forest is washed up on the beach.  We can always Plan B it in Mission Bay for Bats and Leopards if need be, but all of the other dates have been stricken from the list leaving this day open with decent tides and moon phases.

I would love to join sometime. I’ve caught some bigger Leo’s and big rays but I’m still searching for my first grinner. Hopefully I will run into some of you sometime.
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: Pinoyfisher November 26, 2018, 12:59:34 PM
Grinner Gathering Official Date Announcement

Saturday Night, November 24th, 2018

The "Soup Kitchen" as in years past since it allows many people to fish at once.


No worries if you can't make it or just don't want to hit the SK again.  I'm going to watch the surf conditions as we get close as I might cancel for another day if the surf is too gnarly to fish or the entire kelp forest is washed up on the beach.  We can always Plan B it in Mission Bay for Bats and Leopards if need be, but all of the other dates have been stricken from the list leaving this day open with decent tides and moon phases.

I would love to join sometime. I’ve caught some bigger Leo’s and big rays but I’m still searching for my first grinner. Hopefully I will run into some of you sometime.

Pretty much guaranteed you will. You'll get one soon, especially with spring not too far off. Sharking really takes off then!!!
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: itsyaboysears November 26, 2018, 01:04:07 PM
Grinner Gathering Official Date Announcement

Saturday Night, November 24th, 2018

The "Soup Kitchen" as in years past since it allows many people to fish at once.


No worries if you can't make it or just don't want to hit the SK again.  I'm going to watch the surf conditions as we get close as I might cancel for another day if the surf is too gnarly to fish or the entire kelp forest is washed up on the beach.  We can always Plan B it in Mission Bay for Bats and Leopards if need be, but all of the other dates have been stricken from the list leaving this day open with decent tides and moon phases.

I would love to join sometime. I’ve caught some bigger Leo’s and big rays but I’m still searching for my first grinner. Hopefully I will run into some of you sometime.

Pretty much guaranteed you will. You'll get one soon, especially with spring not too far off. Sharking really takes off then!!!

Thanks Pinoy. Nice to see some familiar names here.
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: Pinoyfisher November 26, 2018, 01:05:37 PM
Grinner Gathering Official Date Announcement

Saturday Night, November 24th, 2018

The "Soup Kitchen" as in years past since it allows many people to fish at once.


No worries if you can't make it or just don't want to hit the SK again.  I'm going to watch the surf conditions as we get close as I might cancel for another day if the surf is too gnarly to fish or the entire kelp forest is washed up on the beach.  We can always Plan B it in Mission Bay for Bats and Leopards if need be, but all of the other dates have been stricken from the list leaving this day open with decent tides and moon phases.

I would love to join sometime. I’ve caught some bigger Leo’s and big rays but I’m still searching for my first grinner. Hopefully I will run into some of you sometime.

Pretty much guaranteed you will. You'll get one soon, especially with spring not too far off. Sharking really takes off then!!!

Thanks Pinoy. Nice to see some familiar names here.

Maybe we can hook up with Kam soon.
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: itsyaboysears November 26, 2018, 02:05:46 PM
Grinner Gathering Official Date Announcement

Saturday Night, November 24th, 2018

The "Soup Kitchen" as in years past since it allows many people to fish at once.


No worries if you can't make it or just don't want to hit the SK again.  I'm going to watch the surf conditions as we get close as I might cancel for another day if the surf is too gnarly to fish or the entire kelp forest is washed up on the beach.  We can always Plan B it in Mission Bay for Bats and Leopards if need be, but all of the other dates have been stricken from the list leaving this day open with decent tides and moon phases.

I would love to join sometime. I’ve caught some bigger Leo’s and big rays but I’m still searching for my first grinner. Hopefully I will run into some of you sometime.

Pretty much guaranteed you will. You'll get one soon, especially with spring not too far off. Sharking really takes off then!!!

Thanks Pinoy. Nice to see some familiar names here.

Maybe we can hook up with Kam soon.

Yeah I’m up for it. I’m sure I’ll be with him sometime soon. After these swells to the south die down a bit.