This is the official thread for the Nov 11th Avenger full day trip...
Sign up here
https://morrobaylanding.fishingreservations.net/sales/index.php?page=2&month_filter=2023-11
This is an open party trip but let's try to fill the whole boat with club members,friends and family!
I'm inviting some friends and coworkers.
juan and i will be headed down on thursday, fishing a half day friday on the starfire, then back to the clubhouse at 3pm friday afternoon to open up the house for dinner.
I'm in, see you fellas there. 20 spots left
Sounds good Alan! Alexis and I will be by later in the afternoon and will help get dinner together. We'll be being a room in Morro Bay for the weekend so that'll free up some space at the house.
Depending on how many friends and coworkers sign up I might need to borrow a couple simple shrimp fly setups for a couple people..
I'm thinking this time of year it will be 300' plus fishing. I have a few set-ups with me if anyone wants to try some jigs. I need to lose some so I'll have an excuse to buy some more, who am I kidding I'll get more anyway
I'm in.
I just booked!!!!!
Wayne
The wife and I will get a hotel in Morro Bay but we'd sure like to swing by the "Clubhouse" Friday to say hello!
Alan,
Are dogs allowed at the Clubhouse?
We won't be there long, have dinner plans with our daughter.
Just want to swing by before heading into SLO.
Thanks,
Steve
I haven't fished since the SOA July 3 day so needless to say I'm stoked to see everyone and fish together!
Quote from: Crab Pot on September 15, 2023, 08:57:14 PMAlan,
Are dogs allowed at the Clubhouse?
Absolutely. We all love dogs!!!
I've invited about 15 friends from work but we'll see how many sign up!
I invited two of my Tuna buddy's who live in SLO.
I'll let you know if they sign up.
Let's plug the boat!
Avenger Details and Rules.
https://morrobaylanding.com/our-fleet/avenger/
I can't figure out the regs but I wonder how deep we'll fish?
Deeper than 300', that's for sure. Be good to figure up to 600, you never know
When we fished Moss Landing the first half of the trip was over 350'. The Penn 320GTI easily handled the drop, that is until the spool tension cap made a sudden departure from the boat. Luckily I had a back up rig ready to go. Bill
Quote from: pjstevko on September 17, 2023, 06:10:27 PMI can't figure out the regs but I wonder how deep we'll fish?
Well....the official answer is we'll fish 300' and deeper.
The unofficial "guess" is we'll "drift up". :d
Only 14 spots left!
Got at least a couple friends from work signed up!
Only 11 spots left!!!!
Only 9 spots left!
a reminder that juan and i are also fishing on the starfire the day before!
Quote from: alantani on September 29, 2023, 04:01:03 AMa reminder that juan and i are also fishing on the starfire the day before!
Yes! Come join us for the double header!
5 spots left on the Avenger!
Open load on the Starfire on Friday 11/10!
Come join us for the double header!
Juan
Only 2 spots left! Better hurry and signup!!!!!!!
TRIP IS FULL!
Hey All Who's Booked for the Trip,
I am staying at the Motel 6 in Morro Bay.
Wondering if anyone else is, or near by, that I can hitch a ride with.
My wife is willing to take me to the landing but no since in her getting up to drop me off if I can hitch a ride with one of you.
Thanks,
Steve
Hi Steve
I am in, staying at Alan's place, I am taking my wife's car, so in principle we can pick up up on our way
Juan
Quote from: jlezama on October 12, 2023, 12:14:40 AMHi Steve
I am in, staying at Alan's place, I am taking my wife's car, so in principle we can pick up up on our way
Juan
Thanks Juan!
We? Just want to make sure you have room and I'm not cramping anyone.
My wife will pick me up so you'll have more room for all the fish your going to catch!
Quote from: Crab Pot on October 12, 2023, 12:30:29 AMQuote from: jlezama on October 12, 2023, 12:14:40 AMHi Steve
I am in, staying at Alan's place, I am taking my wife's car, so in principle we can pick up up on our way
Juan
Thanks Juan!
We? Just want to make sure you have room and I'm not cramping anyone.
My wife will pick me up so you'll have more room for all the fish your going to catch!
Alan and I are driving together
Juan
Quote from: jlezama on October 12, 2023, 12:49:48 AMQuote from: Crab Pot on October 12, 2023, 12:30:29 AMQuote from: jlezama on October 12, 2023, 12:14:40 AMHi Steve
I am in, staying at Alan's place, I am taking my wife's car, so in principle we can pick up up on our way
Juan
Thanks Juan!
We? Just want to make sure you have room and I'm not cramping anyone.
My wife will pick me up so you'll have more room for all the fish your going to catch!
Alan and I are driving together
Juan
PM Inbound!
My wife and I are staying in Morro Bay as well but I'm just gonna walk to the landing in the am so she can keep sleeping
i reserved the clubhouse from november 9-12.
1. honeymoon suite - alan
2.. double room - juan lezama and ron jones
3. laundry room -
4. bunk bed room -
5. couch -
6. lounge chairs -
I'm so looking forward to this trip as I haven't fished saltwater since the end of July!
I'll have a bunch of work friends with me whom never done this type of fishing before so it'll be fun to show them this. I might ask a few of you to help coach/assist them if I'm busy with others.
I'll be breaking in a new spj et-up on this trip and plan to fish only jigs!
Can't wait to see and hang out with everyone!
All I need is a parking spot and I'm good. I will bring some of my smoked bacon. Maybe some beef jerky also.i got the last spot on the boat.
Jigs
Trap Rigs
Flys
That'll be my arsenal.
pjstevko,
How many newbie's you got?
Stick one either side of me, glad to help.
All I ask is if they get sick... do it downwind of everyone (especially me)! ;) ;D 8)
Steve
Quote from: pjstevko on October 12, 2023, 04:23:09 AMMy wife and I are staying in Morro Bay as well but I'm just gonna walk to the landing in the am so she can keep sleeping
PS:
pjstevko,
That's why I had my thumb out for a ride.
I believe Virge's (Spelling?) requires you to check in at their shop before reporting to the boat.(?)
All,
It's been a minute but I seem to remember them giving you something to put on the dash of your vehicle to to park in there designated area at the landing. (?)
Quote from: Crab Pot on October 12, 2023, 11:12:10 PMQuote from: pjstevko on October 12, 2023, 04:23:09 AMMy wife and I are staying in Morro Bay as well but I'm just gonna walk to the landing in the am so she can keep sleeping
PS:
pjstevko,
That's why I had my thumb out for a ride.
I believe Virge's (Spelling?) requires you to check in at their shop before reporting to the boat.(?)
All,
It's been a minute but I seem to remember them giving you something to put on the dash of your vehicle to to park in there designated area at the landing. (?)
We are fishing out of Morro Bay Landing and check in is at the tackle shop dockside.
Good thing I'm getting a ride!
LOL
Didn't know there was anything but Verg boats... :o
I have the flights and boats booked. Can't wait to see everyone, it's been to long!
The Man
Quote from: pjstevko on October 12, 2023, 04:13:36 PMI'm so looking forward to this trip as I haven't fished saltwater since the end of July!
I'll have a bunch of work friends with me whom never done this type of fishing before so it'll be fun to show them this. I might ask a few of you to help coach/assist them if I'm busy with others.
I'll be breaking in a new spj et-up on this trip and plan to fish only jigs!
Can't wait to see and hang out with everyone!
Of course PJ happy to help, I can also bring some extra setups for them to use, let me know what you need
Remember if you have jigs on your rod take them off for safety. That way alan doesn't have to perform surgery at the landing this time. Be safe.
Mike
Only a couple of weeks away! Hope we have nice weather!!!!
@pjstevko @alantani I will not be able to make it for even hanging out at the house as I have chemo and hydration that week ending in the 11th. Have fun. I'll be thinking of all of you guys.
@mikeysm awe man, you make some amazing meats that I'll be missing. I'm drooling just thinking about it. You guys are in for a treat when Mike brings his smoke meats.
B, So sorry to hear you can't make it. You will be missed!
My bacon is excellent now I have time to do it.for Thanksgiving i have some bacon cured pork ribs in a dry cure. Once smoked they will be to die for.
Spent a little time today and picked out my jigs for the trip. Got weights from 120g through 300g.
Wish we could make it, I have a fish processing bill to pay this month. At what they are charging I won't be able to pay attention until next year 😩. Bill
I messaged Mike Oddo who works on the Starfire for an update on how deep the boats have been fishing and what's been working lately. Here's his response....
All boats are targeting the chilipeppers and salmon grouper...it's fairly deep around 385'-430'...the 2 hook shrimp flys are working well and the heavier jig and a teaser has been working
Is a Bocaccio Rockfish also known as the Salmon Grouper?
Never heard of a Salmon Grouper before.
Is a "teaser rig" the same as a trap rig?
I'm Obviously a Nor Cal Hard Head Fisherman and not familiar with some of these terms!
Steve
You are correct, it is also named salmon grouper. They are fun to catch but had bad luck with them as they get a lot of worms and in my opinion the meat is mushy when steamed, great jackpot fish!
Quote from: Crab Pot on November 02, 2023, 11:44:32 PMIs a Bocaccio Rockfish also known as the Salmon Grouper?
Never heard of a Salmon Grouper before.
Is a "teaser rig" the same as a trap rig?
I'm Obviously a Nor Cal Hard Head Fisherman and not familiar with some of these terms!
Steve
Quote from: jlezama on November 02, 2023, 11:53:44 PMYou are correct, it is also named salmon grouper. They are fun to catch but had bad luck with them as they get a lot of worms and in my opinion the meat is mushy when steamed, great jackpot fish!
Quote from: Crab Pot on November 02, 2023, 11:44:32 PMIs a Bocaccio Rockfish also known as the Salmon Grouper?
Never heard of a Salmon Grouper before.
Is a "teaser rig" the same as a trap rig?
I'm Obviously a Nor Cal Hard Head Fisherman and not familiar with some of these terms!
Steve
Juan,
Bacaccio should NEVER be allowed in the Pool!
Having said that I won my last pool with a Bacaccio (also won the Big Ling pool with a 26'er (disclaimer: only two Lings were caught).
:d
Teaser rig is not the same as a trap rig.....
The teaser rig referenced in my post from Mike is basically a heavy jig with a treble on it with a Shrimp fly attached to the leader 3' above the jig.
Quote from: pjstevko on November 03, 2023, 12:44:50 AMTeaser rig is not the same as a trap rig.....
The teaser rig referenced in my post from Mike is basically a heavy jig with a treble on it with a Shrimp fly attached to the leader 3' above the jig.
Got it.
The New two-hook Kalifornia Legal rig when using a shrimp fly rig and a jig as the weight.
Sounds like you remove the lower fly on pre-made commercial shrimp rigs, or do you tie your own?
If you tie your own how long is the leader from the fly to the main line?
Thanks,
Steve
Quote from: Crab Pot on November 03, 2023, 02:25:32 AMQuote from: pjstevko on November 03, 2023, 12:44:50 AMTeaser rig is not the same as a trap rig.....
The teaser rig referenced in my post from Mike is basically a heavy jig with a treble on it with a Shrimp fly attached to the leader 3' above the jig.
Got it.
The New two-hook Kalifornia Legal rig when using a shrimp fly rig and a jig as the weight.
Sounds like you remove the lower fly on pre-made commercial shrimp rigs, or do you tie your own?
If you tie your own how long is the leader from the fly to the main line?
Thanks,
Steve
I usually do a foot or less
Juan
Quote from: jlezama on November 03, 2023, 02:45:45 AMQuote from: Crab Pot on November 03, 2023, 02:25:32 AMQuote from: pjstevko on November 03, 2023, 12:44:50 AMTeaser rig is not the same as a trap rig.....
The teaser rig referenced in my post from Mike is basically a heavy jig with a treble on it with a Shrimp fly attached to the leader 3' above the jig.
Got it.
The New two-hook Kalifornia Legal rig when using a shrimp fly rig and a jig as the weight.
Sounds like you remove the lower fly on pre-made commercial shrimp rigs, or do you tie your own?
If you tie your own how long is the leader from the fly to the main line?
Thanks,
Steve
I usually do a foot or less
Juan
Also Alan and I will be I town since Friday afternoon, so if you are already around I can show and share some rigs with you
Juan
Out on the starfire today!
It's Happenning Boyz!!!!!
Today is Double Chocolate Brownies Production Day.
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Jennifer is hard at work wrapping each brownie for safekeeping.
See you all Tonight.
Wayne
Quote from: alantani on November 10, 2023, 03:18:34 PMOut on the starfire today!
Catch'm up gents! Looking forward to hearing how it went today
Does the avenger have food or do we bring our own? The web site says they have a galley
Sheridan,
YES! FULL Galley for both breakfast items and burgers for lunch.
Sodas, beer, chips, etc.
Brownies are extra!!!!
Wayne
Thanks!!!
I'm under the assumption they have the standard breakfast burritos and burgers for lunch.... Maybe I'll call to verify
10 to 15 knots.
A candidate for the golden carp award.
Cleaning fish at the end of the day.
Dinner!
My dinning spot just so happened to be in sight of our boat.
Looks like you had fun at the Club House.
See you in the morning.
Quote from: Crab Pot on November 11, 2023, 03:09:38 AMMy dinning spot just so happened to be in sight of our boat.
Looks like you had fun at the Club House.
See you in the morning.
See you una few hours!
Juan
Off we go!
I am so jelly .
The chief's share of the sea bounty!
Another successful outing with the AT group. The boat got limits of reds, a bunch of chilies and lot of salmon grouper.
Well out of 8 friends/coworkers group half of them got sea sick at some point. Unfortunately 2 of them got violently ill for most of the trip. But as always everyone left with a full bag of fillets thanks to the generosity of the AT group and those of us not sick...
Pics to follow
This is the view coming home on the first day.
Nice photos!!!! Glad you folks got into it! And the Ohana shared the bounty of the sea. Sounds like the big lings were being elusive, but looks like plenty of good eating hit the deck with those species! - john
True Ohana spirit making sure everyone went home with fish. I'm sorry I couldn't make the trip. It's always a fun trip, food is always exceptional, and always good company. Bill
I think everyone came away with plenty of fish.
Good times back at the clubhouse. PJ brought a killer tequila!
Fun trip, a bit lumpy and breezy early on the 3 hour ride to the grounds but pretty nice after that. Nice grade of rock fish, not many dinks,looking forward to doing it again
WHAT A FISHING TRIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BIG THANKS to PJ for putting this trip together, YOU SIR are getting REEL good at doing this, we have a motion at the next Board Meeting to elect YOU as our official Trip Organizer!!!!! BUTT let's see.
I'll cut the chit chat, here are the photos:
3 boxes of Squid, NO better bait for Rockfish and Ling Cod than WHOLE COLD SHRIMP!
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Here we are just starting out, I use the GAIA app on my phone for GPS info, it always works, just need clear skies.
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It was a NO WAVE way, just easy-to-enjoy rollers.
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The first fish on board were from Alan, and Alan always pulls up the first fish of the day. It is REELY magical.
BUTT here is Juan with his first haul.
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Then right next to Juan is me, my first fish of the Day, and ALAN photobombing me!!!! I never knew Alan was so funny :o
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Then 2 fish on one jig, a great day fishing for all.
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Ron Jones holding a Bocaccio I caught, this one fought all the way up.
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Again, WHAT a day on the water...
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This is as far north from Morro Bay as we traveled, NVR been to this remote section of the Central Coast, and by our results, we will get back again. WELL WORTH the 3:20 hour travel time each way.
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We're done, gear stowed, chugg'n back at 14 knots.
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Burger time, one of the two deckhands is at the griddle, and burgers are being put together.
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A meal for champions: Cheese Burger and a cold Beer, if you can make it better please tell us how!!!!
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And from Left to Right: PJ, Mike, Alan & Steve (Crab Pot)
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Ron Jones, thank you for making the trip all the way from north Washington State - Ted was texting me his thoughts about your Aussie Hat >:D
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It's mid-November, and we have this weather.
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Here is the ONE & ONLY Sheridan (Swami805) - a great guy to talk to.
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Steve (Crab Pot) and Juan. Steve, it was my pleasure to meet you & hear about your family.
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Here is Morro Rock, the harbor is seconds away, and our slip is maybe 2 minutes. WE ARE BACK.
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Again, a killer trip, PJ great job on the planning.
And a BIG THANKS to Randy Pauly for the fatty belly piece of Blue Fin Tuna. Enjoying it was like enjoying a cool piece of butter. DOES anyone have a photo to post?????
TANKS all.
Wayne
Sorry for the Delay of Game in getting these photos posted but I just got home from a wonderful weekend with family and new family!
First off, PJ thank you for organizing this trip and teaching me the ways of an Acid Wrapped rod.
I also want to thank Ron "Chief", Juan, and Alan for picking me up at my hotel so my bride could get a couple hours of extra sleep.
It was great to finally put faces to names and I especially appreciate the warm welcome for a first timer, it was as if we were life long buddy's!
The weather was fabulous (subject to opinion, I can think of 8-10 people who would beg to differ) a little cold in the morning but by the end of the day I was wishing I brought shorts.
I just want to put this out here: Alan, Juan, and Chief are cheaters with those electric reels. Nothing but jealousy because I plan on being a cheater too on my next deep water trip.
I've never fished 500+ feet deep before, good thing my reels were 5.1 and 6.1, I had to change out reels due to tangles and losing a lot of line, but I adapted and overcame.
Never Ever been on a day trip that had a full galley, something our fleet up north needs to look into. As Wayne said to food was pretty darn good for a side gigging deckhand.
Did a little "Motel 6" fish processing as well, another first!
Great trip, I'm already looking forward to the next one!
Steve
Pics.....
PJ
Hope your friends didn't have any long lasting effects from being seasick.
I'm pretty sure the guy in black and the gal in red pulled some ribs.
Piedras Blancas is quite the run, but you have some quality reds to show for it. - john
The long fishing day was made well worth it when Dominick prepared this Asian-style steamed Rockfish for Linda and she asked me over for dinner!!!!
Gutted, Gilled, and scaled nice-sized Rockfish - In the steamer tray ready for 12 minutes on the stovetop.
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DONE, platted and ready for the HOT OIL.
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EVOO at the almost smoking point, with a few splashes of sesame oil added in.
https://youtube.com/shorts/ojI6R5USWeE?feature=shared
The smell in the kitchen is heavenly.
Flat parsley & green onions added for looks & flavor.
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It is dinner time!!!!!
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Dominick knows his way around a kitchen, and the guy can cook!!!!
I took the head home to scrape out any remaining pieces of meat and had it the next night with steamed rice.
NOTHING goes to waste. And very tasty too!!!!
Wayne
On the way back the deckhand was splitting open the heads of a few of the bigger red snapper to collect the otoliths,apparently the fish use them for hearing and balance Its also a way to figure out the age by counting the rings like you would in a tree. Here's a pair from the red snapper and a small pile from White Sea bass Kind of interesting and I guess some people make jewelry out of them
Thanks for taking us along for the ride. I was day dreaming as I was reading and looking at the photos. Love them vermilions. I could pass on the Boccaccios though. Never liked them. Did I miss something? Any lings caught?
the jackpot fish was a ling caught by a guy outside of our group. there were a few others, all small.
Quote from: pjstevko on November 14, 2023, 04:51:48 AMPics.....
PJ, how did your Temple reef slow pitch outfit workout for you?
Quote from: sabaman1 on November 18, 2023, 11:11:54 PMQuote from: pjstevko on November 14, 2023, 04:51:48 AMPics.....
PJ, how did your Temple reef slow pitch outfit workout for you?
It worked well but I didn't get to give it any reel test....
Quote from: pjstevko on December 18, 2023, 06:34:49 PMQuote from: sabaman1 on November 18, 2023, 11:11:54 PMQuote from: pjstevko on November 14, 2023, 04:51:48 AMPics.....
PJ, how did your Temple reef slow pitch outfit workout for you?
It worked well but I didn't get to give it any reel test....
Maybe, next years rockfish opener will give you plenty of opportunities?
Quote from: sabaman1 on December 19, 2023, 04:58:20 PMMaybe, next years rockfish opener will give you plenty of opportunities?
If the brain trust in Sacramento let it open...