Sunday on the SF Bay
California Fishing
Sep 25, 2023 17:15:45 #
Went out yesterday with 40Grit's partner and fished off Angel Island.
It was slow in the morning so when I caught a barely legal one (had to hold the mouth just right) I kept it.
About the time we were thinking about going out the Gate to The Bar, the wind picked up and we decided not to.
It turns out that it was a good call because the wind died back down (rarely happens) about an hour later and the halibut started biting.
Ended up with 4 in the boat -- 22", 27-1/2", 28-1/4" & 32".
I did lose a monster (based on how long and loud my reel was screaming on its initial run) half way to the boat. I think I messed up keeping the pressure on when I was clearing the rail.
We also picked up some recycling while we were out.
It was slow in the morning so when I caught a barely legal one (had to hold the mouth just right) I kept it.
About the time we were thinking about going out the Gate to The Bar, the wind picked up and we decided not to.
It turns out that it was a good call because the wind died back down (rarely happens) about an hour later and the halibut started biting.
Ended up with 4 in the boat -- 22", 27-1/2", 28-1/4" & 32".
I did lose a monster (based on how long and loud my reel was screaming on its initial run) half way to the boat. I think I messed up keeping the pressure on when I was clearing the rail.
We also picked up some recycling while we were out.
Four Fatty Flatties
Me with the Twins
Please Recycle Responsibly
Sep 25, 2023 17:56:01 #
Papa D wrote:
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Nice catching Papa D. Beautiful fish, and nice job with the recyclables. People are slobs. Thanks for the pictures and report.
Sep 25, 2023 17:56:32 #
Papa D wrote:
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Nice one's Papa D and a nice recycling can lol 👍
Sep 25, 2023 18:38:22 #
Nice doormats, Papa D! That recycling bin your PB? Kudos to you for your conscientiousness!👍
Sep 25, 2023 19:02:42 #
DCGravity wrote:
Nice doormats, Papa D! That recycling bin your PB? Kudos to you for your conscientiousness!👍
The bin was a bear to get over the rail.
It was floating right at the surface and could have done some damage if hit at cruising speed.
I've pulled out much larger deadheads but used my 4wd Suburban (on the levee-roads). I've also tagged/marked a few and done a sécurité call so the USCG could deal with it.
(For those that are unfamiliar with the term, a deadhead is a waterlogged tree/telephone-pole/etc that floats vertically with very little showing above the surface (sometimes they bob--staying submerged for extended periods of time). They can do some major damage.
Sep 25, 2023 21:18:04 #
Papa D wrote:
The bin was a bear to get over the rail. br br I... (show quote)
Yeah it is good you defined Dead Head in the area you’re in. Many of us know they are trees etc but in that area Dead Head 💀 could be a Grateful Dead Fan.
Sep 25, 2023 21:20:03 #
Papa D wrote:
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Good catching PaPa D. They look nice and good you’re making the water a safer place for boaters. Thank you for sharing.Sep 25, 2023 23:57:26 #
Sep 26, 2023 13:59:27 #
Papa D wrote:
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Good job. We called them Dead men!
Sep 26, 2023 14:27:32 #
Still above water wrote:
Good job. We called them Dead men!
That's what we call the water skiers that hit them--not just the ones wearing skis but they'll also flip the flat bottom ski boats.
55 years ago I hit top of a small one while being towed on Rollins Reservoir (Greenhorn branch). Obviously, I lived but it really messed up my back and I had to be hauled back into the boat.
K hit one hard in the bay and it destroyed the lower unit.
Most of them are gone now that the river level has dropped back down. Earlier in the year I was spotting at least one on almost every trip to the river/Delta.
What you see...
What you don't
Only deadly when tripping while driving 😜
Sep 26, 2023 15:50:01 #
Sep 26, 2023 19:35:52 #
Sport
Loc: Sacramento county north. California
Papa D wrote:
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Really great catch, thank you for retrieving that barrel. We know it was a chore. On our maintenance route at work we found an 80 gal drum down a storm manhole. I don't know how it got in there. We cut it up to get it out. It was bigger than the top ring.
Sep 26, 2023 19:39:38 #
Sport wrote:
Really great catch, thank you for retrieving that barrel. We know it was a chore. On our maintenance route at work we found an 80 gal drum down a storm manhole. I don't know how it got in there. We cut it up to get it out. It was bigger than the top ring.
Maybe whoever put it there used the same trick that's used to get an egg inside of a glass milk bottle.
Sep 26, 2023 19:49:30 #
Sport
Loc: Sacramento county north. California
Papa D wrote:
Maybe whoever put it there used the same trick that's used to get an egg inside of a glass milk bottle.
Yeah, next to the varsity field. I bet a football team prank. HS football, I think our Frontline age avg 23 yo.
Sep 26, 2023 19:51:17 #
Papa D wrote:
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That's Great Papa D ! Beautiful Cali Halibut Sir 🤙👍Thanks for sharing 🤙
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