40GRIT Loc: San Ramon, CA

Finally got the gremlins out of the boat motor and got out for halibut on Sunday. Met up at 7:30, got to the grounds around 8:45 or so and there were quite a few boats. It was a new spot for me, but apparently the fish were there just by the number of boats alone. We (Karel-co boat owner, Ethan-commercial deck hand and I) worked the depth change ledges trolling frozen anchovies, 1 rod with a hoochie, 1 with a flasher and 1 with just the frozen anchovie. Turned out the small stand alone anchovie was the ticket. Tide was ripping pretty good but managed to hook up fairly often, a number of “diaper stripers”, some halibut shakers and then keepers of both. When the tide changed the action got good, I initially had the hot rod, then it was Ethan’s rod that got hot, Karel had a nice 27” or so halibut up to the side of the boat but it came unbuttoned, ended up with our limits of halibut and 2 stripers. Got back to the dock about 2:30. We did have a celebrity sighting, Klay Thompson’s boat was there also halibut fishing. Since the Warrior’s season has ended I assume he was aboard.

Ethan’s experience as a commercial deck hand was invaluable and he worked the deck like we were paying him. It was great having him aboard not only for that, but he’s really a stand up young man to boot! All in all a great 1st outing!

At the dock before we left, forget what they’re called but they’re beautiful.


Klay Thompson’s boat


Karel and Ethan with the days catch.

NJ219bands Loc: New Jersey

Nice 👍 black crowned night heron

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Nice catching Denny and crew. Thanks for the pictures 👍🏻

40GRIT Loc: San Ramon, CA

Thanks NJ, I will try and remember that!

40GRIT Loc: San Ramon, CA

Thanks Fred, was nice to limit on first trip out.

K Krew Loc: Woodland, Ca

Nice job!

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

Great report Denny. Thanks for sharing your trip with us.

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

Thanks for the identification on the bird Bands

40GRIT Loc: San Ramon, CA

Thanks K Krew!

40GRIT Loc: San Ramon, CA

Thank you Gordon!

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

Great job.

Capt Loc: Oakdale ca

Nice days work, couple of nice dinners.

40GRIT Loc: San Ramon, CA

Thanks Baba!

40GRIT Loc: San Ramon, CA

Thanks Capt! 2 of those sized halibut makes 4 dinners for my wife and I.

ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.

A great day of catching and Bands is right, Black Crowed Night Heron