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Saltwater Boat Fishing Reports / A long but fun week....3-13 to 3-23

« on: March 26, 2015, 10:29:41 AM »

Ok here we go, My son Jonathan and I decided to fish the SBS series this year after we found out that my nephew had a boat we could use.  I went to pick it up last a week before the tournament to check it out.  I was a lot surprised to see it in such bad shape.  This thing was pretty beat down, as he only used it to hoop in SD bay.  I started to second guess the decision, but thought it was worth a try to un f*(k it.  List of things to do.  fix all bilge pumps and bait pump,  re wire the batts. and install batt boxes, fix fuel and volt guages,  fix under dash wiring, replace two scuppers on rear of boat, install vhf radio, antenna and mount (he had the radio and antenna) install fish depth/fish finder (thanks Kelly for the underwater eyes) and find and install a live well.  So needless to say lots to do.  it was all small stuff but time consuming and left lots of bruises working in the tight spaces.  It took us about four days to get it where we needed it.
Tuesday we took her out for a shake down run along Point Loma.  everything was working as it should and we got into a great calico sand bass bite.  we fished the Big Pancho and Pearl swim baits along the inside reefs from 6 to 15 ft of water. The inside and outer kelp looked good but we didn't spend a whole lot of time looking for the active fish.  Then it happened.  on a move to another spot the motor was missing and losing power.  It was running well enough to buzz back in, but dded another thing to the list.  A quick call to my outboard guy he figured it to be the o2 sensor.  A relatively easy fix and common problem with the yamaha engines.  After a little research we pulled it, cleaned it, and replaced it.  Hoping that it would be ready to run on Sat.
Sat the 21 was game day and we were as ready as could be.  we launched and it was game on.  We tried the MB jetty in the dark for about 45 min without a bite.  we then moved out along PL in the deeper reefs to see if we could drum up some business.  Lots of short bites no takers.  grey light brought us the ability to move inside where we had a decent bite but just couldn't find the big girls. A few bites that were the ones didn't make it to the boat.  We plugged away for 8 hours but couldn't put it together missing bites ect.  As the day ran on we hit one last spot and the fish bit.  we culled two of our calicos, and I once again missed a giant.  time ran out and we headed in.  Lots of teams struggled, some found the active fish.  We placed 12th out of the 21 teams not to bad not too good.  I couldnt be more proud of y son, this was his first tournament and our second time time out in the boat.  He stuck to it and plugged away to help our bag by putting the first 4 in the well. We made some mistakes, learned some lessons, and had a great time on the water.  Game day sure is a different animal..lol
Thanks for reading.
Team Lobalz

The boat.


Dash rebuild added radio and finder.

tuesday we had a few good ones
Jonathans PB Calico


another one fell for the 7in Pancho


Game day weigh in Pic..
All fish but one caught on the inside in 6 to 18 ft.  one on the weedless in the kelp.

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Fishing Talk / shakin the rust off mon. 2-16-15

« on: February 16, 2015, 11:42:45 AM »

Jonny and I are gonna head out to shake a little rust off the bat rigs.  anyone going out?

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Tackle Talk / casting distance?

« on: February 03, 2015, 03:14:40 PM »

What kind of distance are you all getting with your surf rods?  either casting or spinning.  And with what weight?  Thanks Chris.
I think im getting about 60 to 70 yrds with my new spinning set up tossing a 3 oz. ranger.  Im guessing cuz it all looks different in the water..

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Saltwater Personal Craft Fishing Reports / Right back at it.

« on: January 16, 2015, 08:21:48 AM »

Headed out again yesterday to see if the frenzy was still popping.  Tried out a little different spot just down the way.  Had a med speed big dropping tide.  Bay still full of bait, birds, but still nosigns of those damn silver fish. .  The bite didnt disappoint  either.  Although it was a totally different bite with the tide moving out.. the spotties have a tendency to hunker down in the grass or hide behind structure with that kind of current.  I tied on the good old A Rig and a 1/2 oz war baits head witha 5" sierra slammer blue shiner.  A rig bumping the grass got some good bites, but the swim bait sunk in the grass then fast wind put in free spool BAM they would mob it.  they were short biting on the wind, but as soon as you paused the bait or started the wind they were on it.  kicked around for 50 or so fish.  Nothing very big maybe a few in the 14 in range.  popped 5 butts 18 to 24 or 25 in.  Got near the car made one last cast when the right hit came.  POW and that heavy deep pull again.. the fish wasnt the ONE but fit in the net and this thing was FAT and thick.  Took some pics and released.  Another great day but the bite is changing.  Remember to match the hatch. and change the retrieve till you find out what they want.  Go get some guys its insane out there right now.
loving the slammers



butt inhaled the 5in.


killer looking specimen. not a scratch and insane colors.

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Saltwater Personal Craft Fishing Reports / MB WFO

« on: January 16, 2015, 07:49:47 AM »

Had a little time to play in the bay, so pumped up old reliable and hit the back bay for a crazy full speed bite on the spotties, and a god bite on the butts.
Got the tube ready and launched out on a slow incoming tide.  The bay was full of life, tons of birds crashing tons of small bait everywhere, spotties rolling on the surface it looked incredible.  Surprisingly no signs of the silver vampire.  It didn't take two casts to get on the fish.  I just kicked down the shore line fast winding the A Rig loaded with 3in swim baits. the fish were all over it.  having several double and triple hook ups. Nothing too big on the bass side fish to 15in.   Now the butts,  had a good hit on the A rig and I knew right off the bat I was in for it.  heavy side pulling deep fish.  I reached back and got the net ready and slowly worked the beast to me.  When I finally got some color I knew it was the one.  A giant brown door mat.  I saw he had a deep \hook in its mouth and another hooked in the back.  I  felt pretty good netting it and went for the sweep.  Well that didnt go so well as the fish was too big for the net and only fit in half way.  As I went to lift it the fish went crazy and shook me around like a doll.  it flopped out and the A rig tangled in the net and the fish shook all the hooks loose along with my should socket.  GONE.  Iwould estimate it at about 20 lbs.  The heart break.  I kept at it now on the hunt for another big flat bass, but only could manage three shorts.  packed it in early to get some chores done.  Such a fun day when they go full speed like that.
about average fish for the morning



bellies full of bait and A RIGS


long and lean


double grumps

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Tackle Talk / Surf casting rod for long bombing artificials

« on: January 12, 2015, 04:16:40 PM »

Looking to get a beefy surf casting rod, to long bomb some artificial baits. (surface irons, big plastic,crocs, cranks ect.) any suggestions.  I want it for surf fishing Cabo and hawaii,  but plan on doing some out of the box stuff with it around San Diego.

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Saltwater Boat Fishing Reports / You asked for Tom, You got it.

« on: January 06, 2015, 11:38:58 AM »

Just a little mishap at SCI a while back.




http://vid970.photobucket.com/albums/ae187/fasterufool/lost%20rod_zpsqgsnmnea.mp4

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Saltwater Boat Fishing Reports / Long beach to Catalina and Back

« on: November 19, 2014, 03:47:08 PM »

Went up to long Beach to fish Catalina with a buddy of mine.   He just bought a 22 foot hydra sport and wanted to test her out at the island.   Needless to say it was gonna be a long day.  I got to the
lbc about 4:30 and we fueled  the sled with 80 gal. and launched at 2nd street marina.  We headed out and the weather was beautiful.  Fished the west end of the island from two harbor around the point to the other side.  The bite was really slow.  picked a few up on the surface iron up to 4 lbs. and a few on the weedless and lead heads.  we decided to head in early and make some bait around the oil rigs and fish the bottom for some lings.  made the bait and had two break off, but had to cut the fun short due to the boat was eating fuel like no other.  We headed in to drift the break wall heading into Alomitos bay.  we didnt have the fuel to hit the north wall as we intended.  We got into  a nice pick of one and two pounders with a few surprises.  As usual lost a few BIG ones to the rocks, but for my first trip up north I would call it a great day.  the boat was on fumes, and Jesse is hell bent to sell it.  Just not enough range for 80 gal.  I need to get back to taking more pics as when I get out Im hell bent on fishing and dont stop for pics.....

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Saltwater Boat Fishing Reports / Back to Clemente 9-6

« on: September 11, 2014, 03:06:21 PM »

Damn.  We knew it might be rough, But thought what the hay.  Planned on another Calico trip and to watch the tournament action around the island.  Headed out of oside on my buddies 22ft Triton.    Well as Tom knows the wind was up.  Swell was up but long periods.  We made the run anyway and it was beyond bumpy.  The little boat handled great and took it like a champ. The ride wan't too bad if you were at or behing the Center console.  the little seat in front was no good.  we made it out there in just under 3 hrs. and let em have it.  Once again wide open crazy fish.  Not as good quality in the kelp as the wind was howling and blowing your drift to pieces.  We fished the inside up tight and  dug through some good ones.  If we could keep the boat in line with the kelp and the boiling fish it was crazy, but tough.  We did see some birds and yellow boiling just outside and tried for them with the Iron, but no luck..The Ride home was a little smoother but very very very very wet..soaked to the bone.....but made it back in 2.5 hours..The things we do to catch some fish..lol  I LOVE IT.

The sled..

Mike with a good one.


Choked on the 9 inch grumpy bait.

Pancho





inside calico on the surface iron


Shane found some gold on the inside too.


Once again a killer day out there..  It just pushes me closer to getting my boat...

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Saltwater Boat Fishing Reports / From Oside to San Clemente and back.

« on: September 11, 2014, 02:47:09 PM »

Ok second try at the post. lost the first one?  well got the invite last week to make the trip over to clemente for some big bass fishing.  The days prior had the HUGE swell that pounded the coast.  The day we had picked the swell dies down to 2-3ft. but was at 6 sec.  we were not too sure about the ride over taking too long, so we grabbed a scoop of dines (great bait in oside) and dediced to head that way and see how it went.  As we were putting over no wind, glass water, just that pesky 6sec swell.  We found a tiny little patty about 7 miles out of the harbor and stopped on it.  All we had was the bass gear so we made do.  Dropped my first bait in the water and it was slammed at the surface.  First missed bite.  Second bait made it out about 5 seconds and goes off.  Put it in gear and around the boat we went.  lol. then the other guys go off.  First round, a triple.  Landed all three and it was a blast.  Dropped another bait in and boom off again on a double.  Got those critters in the boat and the bite died off.  We didn't spend anymore time looking for them and moved on as it was slow going.  Stopped at a few more nice patties and some boiling fish, but nothing right off and moved on.  I know there was fish around by the way the bait would bolt from the patty or just tail walk and not even think about going down.  The capt. wanted to keep on moving.  I was kinda bummed, but we went for bass i guess.  As we approached the island, we stopped on another patty and got a couple hits right off.  but it slowed a bit.  As we drifted from it they wanted to head into the kelp.  I asked give me a minute. and worked my dine just a bit with some tuggs and boom on again.  This time the Blue fin.  To my surprise they really dint want to give it much more time and we headed into the island.  Thats what we went for and that is what we got.  Full speed big calico fishing in the kelp lanes. fish boiling, wolf packs, bonito, and rat yellows plowing through.  Had the time of our lives pulling on those Calicos.  Best fish on the day was on my last cast.  8lb.  Ride home was great were able to run 20knts. and get home safe and sound.  Stopped off at a few Patties but no action at all..
Bass gear Tuna.. Double


Nice one trying to keep from a seal..


On the boat.


The Blue Fin.  These thing will burn some drag.


Then instant bendo on full speed Calicos..What we came for.









Last cast pig.  we caught tons of fish. all quality..Beautiful day out there.


The calico were caught on Big Pancho (pictured above)  weedless baits from 7 to 9in.