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Jul 31, 2023 13:42:45   #
40GRIT Loc: San Ramon, CA
 
Well, we tried. Met Steve and Ben at the Berkeley Marine about 6:45 am Sunday, prepped and loaded the boat and headed over to SF to get live bait. On the way out we saw “the fleet” on the Berkeley flats and came back there and started drift fishing live anchovies for Halibut. There were 50-75 boats there, a mix of commercial, charter and private boats. I didn’t see some of the usual charter boats and I suspected they were outside the gate on the bar. We drifted for 2-3 hours without even a bite. Wind was picking up so I thought we’d try paradise cove as it’s protected from the wind and I’ve had luck there before. But again, no luck except Ben did land a shark. The ride back was a bit “nautical” but still was a beautiful day out with good friends!

Baby shark
Baby shark...

“I’m ready for my close up”
“I’m ready for my close up”...

Kites flying at the park next to the marina
Kites flying at the park next to the marina...

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Jul 31, 2023 14:12:14   #
flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!
 
40GRIT wrote:
Well, we tried. Met Steve and Ben at the Berkeley Marine about 6:45 am Sunday, prepped and loaded the boat and headed over to SF to get live bait. On the way out we saw “the fleet” on the Berkeley flats and came back there and started drift fishing live anchovies for Halibut. There were 50-75 boats there, a mix of commercial, charter and private boats. I didn’t see some of the usual charter boats and I suspected they were outside the gate on the bar. We drifted for 2-3 hours without even a bite. Wind was picking up so I thought we’d try paradise cove as it’s protected from the wind and I’ve had luck there before. But again, no luck except Ben did land a shark. The ride back was a bit “nautical” but still was a beautiful day out with good friends!
Well, we tried. Met Steve and Ben at the Berkeley ... (show quote)


Nice hats guys, that is about it. Thanks, for sharing, 40. Steve's smile says it all.

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Jul 31, 2023 15:01:07   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
40GRIT wrote:
Well, we tried. Met Steve and Ben at the Berkeley Marine about 6:45 am Sunday, prepped and loaded the boat and headed over to SF to get live bait. On the way out we saw “the fleet” on the Berkeley flats and came back there and started drift fishing live anchovies for Halibut. There were 50-75 boats there, a mix of commercial, charter and private boats. I didn’t see some of the usual charter boats and I suspected they were outside the gate on the bar. We drifted for 2-3 hours without even a bite. Wind was picking up so I thought we’d try paradise cove as it’s protected from the wind and I’ve had luck there before. But again, no luck except Ben did land a shark. The ride back was a bit “nautical” but still was a beautiful day out with good friends!
Well, we tried. Met Steve and Ben at the Berkeley ... (show quote)


Sorry to hear NO Joy Denny. At least Ben's shark chased the skunk off the boat. You'll get'em next time. Thanks for the pictures.

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Jul 31, 2023 17:35:06   #
DCGravity Loc: Fairfax, VA (by way of Cleveland OH)
 
Steve - your hat finally arrived! Looks good!

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Jul 31, 2023 18:02:43   #
FishermanLeeSonoma
 
Nice post and we did enjoy of day of hanging out!!! A Halibut would have been nice but it was nice hanging out! The kites were nice!!! LOL!

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Jul 31, 2023 19:57:59   #
saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor
 
40GRIT wrote:
Well, we tried. Met Steve and Ben at the Berkeley Marine about 6:45 am Sunday, prepped and loaded the boat and headed over to SF to get live bait. On the way out we saw “the fleet” on the Berkeley flats and came back there and started drift fishing live anchovies for Halibut. There were 50-75 boats there, a mix of commercial, charter and private boats. I didn’t see some of the usual charter boats and I suspected they were outside the gate on the bar. We drifted for 2-3 hours without even a bite. Wind was picking up so I thought we’d try paradise cove as it’s protected from the wind and I’ve had luck there before. But again, no luck except Ben did land a shark. The ride back was a bit “nautical” but still was a beautiful day out with good friends!
Well, we tried. Met Steve and Ben at the Berkeley ... (show quote)


We had a great time out on the water but as was said, no Halibut.
I just don't seem to have the MOJO for catchin Halibut.
OH well. I took some pics of the Bay but you'll have to zoom in to see any details.
The first 2 are of the kites. the 3rd one over the motor is of a distant San Quinten Prison.
The 4th is of the Golden Gate in the distance.
Last one is of the SF skyline.
Thanks for a nice time out on the water Denny.











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Jul 31, 2023 21:44:03   #
NJ219bands Loc: New Jersey
 
Nice 👍

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Aug 1, 2023 07:52:22   #
OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA
 
40GRIT wrote:
Well, we tried. Met Steve and Ben at the Berkeley Marine about 6:45 am Sunday, prepped and loaded the boat and headed over to SF to get live bait. On the way out we saw “the fleet” on the Berkeley flats and came back there and started drift fishing live anchovies for Halibut. There were 50-75 boats there, a mix of commercial, charter and private boats. I didn’t see some of the usual charter boats and I suspected they were outside the gate on the bar. We drifted for 2-3 hours without even a bite. Wind was picking up so I thought we’d try paradise cove as it’s protected from the wind and I’ve had luck there before. But again, no luck except Ben did land a shark. The ride back was a bit “nautical” but still was a beautiful day out with good friends!
Well, we tried. Met Steve and Ben at the Berkeley ... (show quote)


Ahh, three of my good friends out fishing and having fun together. The object mi amigos is to go "catchin", I thought I learned you that. At least Mr. Miyagi saved the day and killed the skunk. Great post Denny and we appreciate you sharing your day with us. Miss you folks!!

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Aug 1, 2023 13:06:45   #
FishermanLeeSonoma
 
OldBassGuy wrote:
Ahh, three of my good friends out fishing and having fun together. The object mi amigos is to go "catchin", I thought I learned you that. At least Mr. Miyagi saved the day and killed the skunk. Great post Denny and we appreciate you sharing your day with us. Miss you folks!!


Hey Buddy!!! LOL! Your Master Miyaki!!! It was a good day for having a nice time!

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Aug 1, 2023 15:24:19   #
Got fish Loc: Petaluma
 
40GRIT wrote:
Well, we tried. Met Steve and Ben at the Berkeley Marine about 6:45 am Sunday, prepped and loaded the boat and headed over to SF to get live bait. On the way out we saw “the fleet” on the Berkeley flats and came back there and started drift fishing live anchovies for Halibut. There were 50-75 boats there, a mix of commercial, charter and private boats. I didn’t see some of the usual charter boats and I suspected they were outside the gate on the bar. We drifted for 2-3 hours without even a bite. Wind was picking up so I thought we’d try paradise cove as it’s protected from the wind and I’ve had luck there before. But again, no luck except Ben did land a shark. The ride back was a bit “nautical” but still was a beautiful day out with good friends!
Well, we tried. Met Steve and Ben at the Berkeley ... (show quote)


Glad you guys had a great time! We’re any other boats catching? I know that there’s a alge bloom occurring up in the paradise area. Been watching it for a week driving over the San Rafael Richmond bridge. Was the water an abnormal reddish brown? We fished last years bloom and didn’t find fish for weeks.

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Aug 1, 2023 16:33:23   #
FishermanLeeSonoma
 
Got fish wrote:
Glad you guys had a great time! We’re any other boats catching? I know that there’s a alge bloom occurring up in the paradise area. Been watching it for a week driving over the San Rafael Richmond bridge. Was the water an abnormal reddish brown? We fished last years bloom and didn’t find fish for weeks.


Didn't see anyone catching. Maybe one net pulled out and a quick release.

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Aug 1, 2023 17:18:36   #
Got fish Loc: Petaluma
 
FishermanLeeSonoma wrote:
Didn't see anyone catching. Maybe one net pulled out and a quick release.


Sounds just like last years bloom. No fish. We are/were supposed to fish halibut 3 days this week. I’m canceling until it clears up. I’ve talked to a few others that have been lately and they went home empty.

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Aug 1, 2023 18:20:01   #
e025261 Loc: Long Beach, CA
 
👍

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Aug 1, 2023 19:54:43   #
Jim Kay Loc: Franklin, Virginia
 
40GRIT wrote:
Well, we tried. Met Steve and Ben at the Berkeley Marine about 6:45 am Sunday, prepped and loaded the boat and headed over to SF to get live bait. On the way out we saw “the fleet” on the Berkeley flats and came back there and started drift fishing live anchovies for Halibut. There were 50-75 boats there, a mix of commercial, charter and private boats. I didn’t see some of the usual charter boats and I suspected they were outside the gate on the bar. We drifted for 2-3 hours without even a bite. Wind was picking up so I thought we’d try paradise cove as it’s protected from the wind and I’ve had luck there before. But again, no luck except Ben did land a shark. The ride back was a bit “nautical” but still was a beautiful day out with good friends!
Well, we tried. Met Steve and Ben at the Berkeley ... (show quote)


What kind of shark?

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Aug 1, 2023 20:17:44   #
ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.
 
40GRIT wrote:
Well, we tried. Met Steve and Ben at the Berkeley Marine about 6:45 am Sunday, prepped and loaded the boat and headed over to SF to get live bait. On the way out we saw “the fleet” on the Berkeley flats and came back there and started drift fishing live anchovies for Halibut. There were 50-75 boats there, a mix of commercial, charter and private boats. I didn’t see some of the usual charter boats and I suspected they were outside the gate on the bar. We drifted for 2-3 hours without even a bite. Wind was picking up so I thought we’d try paradise cove as it’s protected from the wind and I’ve had luck there before. But again, no luck except Ben did land a shark. The ride back was a bit “nautical” but still was a beautiful day out with good friends!
Well, we tried. Met Steve and Ben at the Berkeley ... (show quote)



The shark looks about as happy as Steve does

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