Finally Free to learn proper fishing! (Page 2): Sounded like next door,,they caught the Halibut,...

Jarheadfishnfool Loc: Woodlake/Tulare ,Ca.

Catfish hunter wrote:

Did you catch it or buy it? And did you cook it at Dick’s house or your buddy’s. Kinda confusing. Please clarify. Thank you😉

Sounded like next door,,they caught the Halibut,,

EdwardL Loc: Tenino Wa.

Ravi wrote:

Howdy all ~

Finally at that life age / stage where learning techniques, strategies, locations, weather influences, yadda yadda yadda - all seem to be making some sense.

Looking to share and glean any tips from y'all.

Located in La-La Land proper, but have ventured as far as Morro Bay to Mission Bay in search of that elusive "○Fish On°•°!!!"

w

Welcome to the Stage

Best fishing ever Loc: So California

Ravi wrote:

Howdy all ~

Finally at that life age / stage where learning techniques, strategies, locations, weather influences, yadda yadda yadda - all seem to be making some sense.

Looking to share and glean any tips from y'all.

Located in La-La Land proper, but have ventured as far as Morro Bay to Mission Bay in search of that elusive "○Fish On°•°!!!"

w

Welcome, I'm also in the LA area and I found that H&M landing in Point Loma had the best off shore fishing.
I don't fish in the city at all. I always take a trip to the eastern sierras for trout. Bill

Ravi Loc: Greater Los Angeles

Best fishing ever wrote:

Welcome, I'm also in the LA area and I found that H&M landing in Point Loma had the best off shore fishing.
I don't fish in the city at all. I always take a trip to the eastern sierras for trout. Bill

Hi Bill,

Thanks for the welcome and the Eastern Sierras have been a favorite camping destination forever. Especially enjoyed hiking into a little campsite 2 hrs from Placerville on a moonlight summer. Just purchased a fly rod to match an inherited Orvis 5/6 reel. Watched a few instructional videos on casting, eye protection (Don't want to temp fate) and wader choices ( went with a pretty standard big 5 cheapie to start ) other than the basics, any fly fishing golden tips? Don't mind trial learning by jumping right into the deep end... what else is a semi-retired person going to fill up the days with? lol

I know, how about a primer on looking up the myriad fishing regulations in the Eastern Sierras? Catch limits vary widely I am told. Any one stop source for info? Easy to look up or call someone / someplace? Spotty internet on cell while in the mountains... gps unreliable is what I can recall (ask how I know) ha! stupid me, got lost once.

Thanks in advance

Ravi Loc: Greater Los Angeles

EdwardL wrote:

Welcome to the Stage

Thanks!

Ravi Loc: Greater Los Angeles

Jarheadfishnfool wrote:

Welcome to the Forum Ravi ! Morro Bay is where I'm closest to, Good fishing , keep us informed of your adventures ! Good Luck and Tight Lines!!👍

Well, there is a fish plant going on this week that I am considering to test out a new fly fishing set up! I don't know how to post pics here yet, but that is making an educated guess that I will catch something. I can almost guarantee a catch on the regular set up, split shot, Eagle treble hook, and powerbait (don't judge too much, I fall on the side of when you want to make sure you catch at least one, always bring the chartreuse colored fake stuff) One day I'll fly fish a wild trout and match wits. Till then, fake fishing for hatched ones will have to do.

Morro Bay is a great camping destination. You are a lucky ={ my friend.

Best fishing ever Loc: So California

Ravi wrote:

Hi Bill, br br Thanks for the welcome and the Eas... (show quote)

Good morning RAVI,
A really good spot is wair pond. It's on 138 off 395 in Bishop it's about 1/8 mile from so lake. And you will need your waders. It's the best all around area for fly fishing. Season is fully open the last Saturday in April. The first weekend in march is an early opener but limited to west of 395 and south of independence. I plan on a trip on that weekend.
Happy to hear your out there hiking and camping. It's a beautiful area and no crowd in the back country.
I been going to the eastern sierras for over 50 years and only scratch the the tip of the iceberg as to places to fish and enjoy.
I wish you luck on your next trip and stay in touch. Bill

FishermanLeeSonoma

Welcome to the Stage!!! Morro Bay has some pretty nice overnight fishing charters with some tasty chow. They also have some really nice catches of Rock Cods and Ling Cod.

Ravi Loc: Greater Los Angeles

Best fishing ever wrote:

Good morning RAVI, br A really good spot is wair ... (show quote)

Will do~ needless to say, skunked on the first fly rod trial... LOL>>> there's a learning curve/curse Ha!

Ravi Loc: Greater Los Angeles

FishermanLeeSonoma wrote:

Welcome to the Stage!!! Morro Bay has some pretty nice overnight fishing charters with some tasty chow. They also have some really nice catches of Rock Cods and Ling Cod.

Hi~ I am familiar with the chow. Really nice. Love catching blues and blacks, they seem to herd together, eh? Never got a ling keeper... gotta check that box soon...

Ravi Loc: Greater Los Angeles

Best fishing ever wrote:

Welcome, I'm also in the LA area and I found that H&M landing in Point Loma had the best off shore fishing.
I don't fish in the city at all. I always take a trip to the eastern sierras for trout. Bill

willing and able to try H&M again! Ever since a buddy got a boat, I've been tagging along whenever he goes... paying gas and doing deck hand duties seems a small price to pay for the freedom of going whenever and wherever BUT, the downside, we have little to no ability to place ourselves on the fish. HA. that hasn't changed either in a long time, so we usually just end up bottom fish retrieving and watching dolphins or an occasional whale ... all said , still not a bad way to spend time.