SF Bay crabbing part 3
California Fishing
Nov 12, 2023 22:26:59 #
Went out 11/12 despite the forecasted 5’ swells with 1’ wind waves. They got the wind waves correct, but the swells were 3’ or less. Met up with my Alaskan fishing trip leader Joe and co-owner Karel at about 6:15 am at the Berkeley Marina. Had our first set completed at our “honey hole” by 8:12 am. Three hours later and some minor reset locations we had our 3 person limit +5. Culled the smaller ones and headed in at 11:15 am. Just south of the Point Bonita light house and directly out from the Golden gate we encountered a wayward, floating orange traffic divider (see pic). We attempted to drain and haul it aboard but were unable due to the weight of the water it had taken on. We radioed the Coast Guard on the boating hazard and they requested we text them pics, did so and got confirmation of receipt and that was that.
Another great day out of the bay!!
Another great day out of the bay!!
A big daddy!
The haul
Joe and the conditions heading in.
The boating hazard (pretty visible though)
SF skyline and the Berkeley pier.
Nov 12, 2023 22:44:29 #
Nov 12, 2023 23:04:35 #
Nov 13, 2023 08:37:23 #
40GRIT wrote:
Went out 11/12 despite the forecasted 5’ swells wi... (show quote)
Awesome catching Denny! Looks like a great day despite the poor forecast. Yeah the obstacle is clearly visible, but I'll bet money that someone hits it anyway. Good job reporting it anyhow, hopefully it's removed soon. Thanks for sharing your day buddy.
Nov 13, 2023 09:34:27 #
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Nov 13, 2023 09:38:29 #
Fredfish wrote:
Awesome catching Denny! Looks like a great day despite the poor forecast. Yeah the obstacle is clearly visible, but I'll bet money that someone hits it anyway. Good job reporting it anyhow, hopefully it's removed soon. Thanks for sharing your day buddy.
Thanks Fred! We’ve got 2” of rain forecasted for the next 3 days and that will bring all kinds of logs in from the rivers. It’s going to be that time of year many boaters will loose their lower end and/or props.
Nov 13, 2023 12:13:58 #
40GRIT wrote:
Went out 11/12 despite the forecasted 5’ swells wi... (show quote)
Sounds like you had another great day.
Good job on the sécurité call.
Nov 13, 2023 13:39:24 #
Papa D wrote:
Sounds like you had another great day.
Good job on the sécurité call.
Good job on the sécurité call.
Thanks Doug! We’re gonna get you out again.
Nov 13, 2023 14:11:38 #
40GRIT wrote:
Thanks Doug! We’re gonna get you out again.
Sounds good. I'll keep my 'in-case-Denny-calls Go Bag' packed.
In the interim I'll try to pick up some more carcasses.
Nov 13, 2023 16:02:45 #
Nov 14, 2023 12:42:22 #
Nook wrote:
Dude, you are catching some monsters
Thanks Hal! We’re into them for sure, just hope it lasts!!
Nov 14, 2023 16:45:41 #
40GRIT wrote:
Thanks Hal! We’re into them for sure, just hope it lasts!!
Commercial season will eventually open and that will be it for the monsters
Nov 14, 2023 19:53:09 #
Nook wrote:
Commercial season will eventually open and that will be it for the monsters
Yup………..
Nov 15, 2023 09:22:42 #
40GRIT wrote:
Went out 11/12 despite the forecasted 5’ swells wi... (show quote)
Good for You Denny ! Those are extra jumbos ,,Man,, 🤙🤙🦀
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