come fishing with me on the argo out of san francisco, tuesday, july 14th, 2015

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Gman_WC

I was out off the Marin coast yesterday on the 4th.
Lot's of humpbacks whales and lots of bait and boils.
We saw a few sharks in the 6-7 foot range breached completely,  getting some big air before
we dropped in.
It was flat calm outside, inside ...not so much.
Over the past few days an influx of new (much better quality) fish have
invaded the marin coast. We had two fish over 30#'s,
15 fish going 15-20#, and a handful 10# and unders.
We lost 6 30# plus at the boat. Trolled all day in the Slide Ranch, Rocky Pt.,
and Stinson Beach areas in 50-60 foot depth. Fish were taken at all depths
between 35-65 pulls.
Have fun on your trip.
-gary
Walnut Creek, CA

swill88

Quote from: Gman_WC on July 06, 2015, 03:06:13 AM
I was out off the Marin coast yesterday on the 4th.
Lot's of humpbacks whales and lots of bait and boils.
We saw a few sharks in the 6-7 foot range breached completely,  getting some big air before
we dropped in.
It was flat calm outside, inside ...not so much.
Over the past few days an influx of new (much better quality) fish have
invaded the marin coast. We had two fish over 30#'s,
15 fish going 15-20#, and a handful 10# and unders.
We lost 6 30# plus at the boat. Trolled all day in the Slide Ranch, Rocky Pt.,
and Stinson Beach areas in 50-60 foot depth. Fish were taken at all depths
between 35-65 pulls.
Have fun on your trip.
-gary


Thanks for the report. Exciting!

Can you recommend a boat?


Gman_WC

Quote from: swill88 on July 06, 2015, 03:41:40 AM
Quote from: Gman_WC on July 06, 2015, 03:06:13 AM
I was out off the Marin coast yesterday on the 4th.
Lot's of humpbacks whales and lots of bait and boils.
We saw a few sharks in the 6-7 foot range breached completely,  getting some big air before
we dropped in.
It was flat calm outside, inside ...not so much.
Over the past few days an influx of new (much better quality) fish have
invaded the marin coast. We had two fish over 30#'s,
15 fish going 15-20#, and a handful 10# and unders.
We lost 6 30# plus at the boat. Trolled all day in the Slide Ranch, Rocky Pt.,
and Stinson Beach areas in 50-60 foot depth. Fish were taken at all depths
between 35-65 pulls.
Have fun on your trip.
-gary


Thanks for the report. Exciting!

Can you recommend a boat?



I've had very good luck with a couple of Sausalito boats over the years.
I live in Walnut Creek and will take the 45min drive at 4am every time to Sausalito rather
that fight the tides across the bay to the gate from Emeryville or Berkeley.
Don't get me wrong, plenty of good boats and crew there also.
My go to salmon boat for the past 15 years is Roger Thomas's Salty Lady.
He and Jared are top notch skippers for putting you on fish and
taking care of the catch. Tuna and salmon need the white glove treatment.
-g
Walnut Creek, CA

swill88


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I've had very good luck with a couple of Sausalito boats over the years.
I live in Walnut Creek and will take the 45min drive at 4am every time to Sausalito rather
that fight the tides across the bay to the gate from Emeryville or Berkeley.
Don't get me wrong, plenty of good boats and crew there also.
My go to salmon boat for the past 15 years is Roger Thomas's Salty Lady.
He and Jared are top notch skippers for putting you on fish and
taking care of the catch. Tuna and salmon need the white glove treatment.
-g
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Thanks Gman. I'm going to start using Sausalito and try the Salty Lady. I'm in Brentwood so it's your commute + 1/2 hour. At 4AM no sweat but coming back at 5PM... I pack a thermos of coffee & extra food for the ride home.
steve

alantani

i was hunting around the website and found this!

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What to Bring

     CA fishing license – Purchase license prior to boarding. Buy it online here.
    Food and drinks – Bottled water available at no charge.
    Warm clothes – Dress in layers. It's always chilly in the morning.
    A hat – It can be breezy even on the nicest days.
    Sun Screen – You can burn even on overcast days.
    A good attitude – It's fishing!

Location

We're located at San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf. You'll find the Argo tucked in the quiet back row, next to Alioto's, and Fisherman's Grotto.

Parking

Anchorage Parking Garage, located at 500 Beach Street, between Jones Street and  Leavenworth Street.

Schedule

Full-day trips depart at 6:30 a.m. return 3-4 p.m.
Half-day trips depart 6:30 a.m. return around noon.
Charter departure time may vary to fit the best fishing time, or client schedule.
Bay tours and parties/special events, call for schedule.

A note on our reels

The reels used on the Argo are maintained by Alan Tani. If you're an angler who wants keep your reels in top form, we highly recommend Alan. www.alantani.com


send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!

alantani

i spoke to craig this morning.  salmon is a possibility.  the bite has been spotty at best.  if we fish for salmon, we will be using 2.5 pound lead with sinker releases.  i have a few of these left, but craig will provide the rest at no cost.  i have four of the old 7 foot calstars with penn 320 gti's that can be used for 2.5 pound lead trolling.  i also have a bunch of leaders for hoochies and flashers, rotary salmon killers, or spoons. 

if the salmon bite is off, we have an option for live bait rock cod and ling cod outside the gate.  if we go for salmon first and actually get a couple on the boat, rockcod fishing is a bit more complicated.  you can use artificial lures with single point, single shank, barbless j-hooks with no bait.  if you use bait, you have to use a barbless circle hook.  rock cod fishing, by the way, is very easy with barbless circle hooks! 

stripers and halibut in the bay are a possibility, but craig checked the tides and they will not work for salmon first, then stripers or halibut. 

the boat would leave the dock at 6:30am (according to the website) and return by 4pm.  i think we would want to be there by 5:30am.  i can throw a big ice chest in the back.  joey and i will put together some gear.  we have four salmon trolling rods and i can bring six shallow water rockcod rigs, lots of jigs and lots of leaders.  we need to see about lunch and that's about it. 
send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!

swill88

Thanks for that info Alan.

I'm going to bring less than I thought earlier after seeing the .2 mile walk from the parking garage to Aliotos. Want to do it in one trip without looking looking like a refugee!

A light trolling rod, a light and and a medium jig stick. One plastic case hooks & lures and a box of sinkers. Lunch.

Also have to think about the walk back with all the fillets. Can't wait.

Tightlines667

Quote from: alantani on July 08, 2015, 01:59:37 AM
...rock cod fishing, by the way, is very easy with barbless circle hooks!....

I seem to remember you mentionimg something about hating circle hooks there boss?

Quote from: alantani on October 03, 2012, 01:50:07 AM
i hate circle hooks......   >:(

Maybe you are finally starting to see the light?  At least with certain types of fishing?

Hope springs eternal
for the consumate fishermen.

Big Tim

Barbless hooks for rock fishing?..1/4 mile walk to the boat? I will re think my tackle bag for sure? It will be fun

alantani

Quote from: Big Tim on July 08, 2015, 05:30:31 AM
Barbless hooks for rock fishing?..1/4 mile walk to the boat? I will re think my tackle bag for sure? It will be fun

i was going to have you carry the lead weights.....   ;D
send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!

alantani

Quote from: Tightlines666 on July 08, 2015, 03:01:31 AM
Quote from: alantani on July 08, 2015, 01:59:37 AM
...rock cod fishing, by the way, is very easy with barbless circle hooks!....

I seem to remember you mentioning something about hating circle hooks there boss?

Quote from: alantani on October 03, 2012, 01:50:07 AM
i hate circle hooks......   >:(

Maybe you are finally starting to see the light?  At least with certain types of fishing?



for salmon, or anything else that i actually want to catch?  yes, hate 'em!   ;D
send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!

Bryan Young

Quote from: alantani on July 08, 2015, 06:19:22 AM
Quote from: Tightlines666 on July 08, 2015, 03:01:31 AM
Quote from: alantani on July 08, 2015, 01:59:37 AM
...rock cod fishing, by the way, is very easy with barbless circle hooks!....

I seem to remember you mentioning something about hating circle hooks there boss?

Quote from: alantani on October 03, 2012, 01:50:07 AM
i hate circle hooks......   >:(

Maybe you are finally starting to see the light?  At least with certain types of fishing?



for salmon, or anything else that i actually want to catch?  yes, hate 'em!   ;D

Alan,

I'll make sandwiches for everyone.

Planning on roast beef, ham, and turkey on sour dough and French roll bread with mayo, mustard, lettuce, arigula, sprouts,...

Any preference, let me know...maybe Egg salad?

Bryan



:D I talk with every part I send out and each reel I repair so that they perform at the top of their game. :D

alantani

oooh, i love egg salad!!!!!  ok, deal!  and dominick sent me a link for parking, so that is all set.  tim is coming over on monday and is staying at the house.  i work all day before and won't be home until 7:30.  i'm guessing we'll take the expedition and load up two ice chests and all the gear.  don't forget boots and foul weather gear.  we need to keep the fish odors out of the car as much as possible (joy still drives it sometimes). 
send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!

johndtuttle

Quote from: alantani on July 08, 2015, 06:19:22 AM
Quote from: Tightlines666 on July 08, 2015, 03:01:31 AM
Quote from: alantani on July 08, 2015, 01:59:37 AM
...rock cod fishing, by the way, is very easy with barbless circle hooks!....

I seem to remember you mentioning something about hating circle hooks there boss?

Quote from: alantani on October 03, 2012, 01:50:07 AM
i hate circle hooks......   >:(

Maybe you are finally starting to see the light?  At least with certain types of fishing?



for salmon, or anything else that i actually want to catch?  yes, hate 'em!   ;D

But he is warming up to them!  ;)

I keep trying to tell you Alan, that regular barbed circles are amazing for Rock Fish and beginners love them. :)

Bryan Young

I've got a bunch of barbless circle hooks if you want to rig them up.  Please let me know.
:D I talk with every part I send out and each reel I repair so that they perform at the top of their game. :D