This my target date for an early season FREEZER special. I already have a room booked for Sunday at Motel 6 with 2 beds..You wanna GO? you wanna add a Saturday to the room? Do you want to split the costs or just meet me there and go fishing? This trip is out of Morro Bay Landing on the Endeavor, it is a 12 hour trip and it's on a Sunday to Cape San Martin..Where the Big Lings swim. Lot's of cheap rooms in Morro Bay in April...Then they start to climb!!! I'm going...Are you?
BT
https://morrobaylanding.fishingreservations.net/sales/index.php?pageno=1
Sunday, April 17, 2016 *CAPE SAN MARTIN SPECIAL* 12 HRS Rockcod & Lingcod $110
Endeavor 12 Hour Trip
Sun 04-17-2016
6:00 AM-6:00 PM
Big Tim!
I'm in.
I have to stay at the Sundown Inn , http://www.yelp.com/biz/sundown-inn-morro-bay
and you Don't want to listen to me snore anyhow!
Seriously, I'm ready. We have been surfishing 3 times since Thanksgiving with a grand total of two grassies.
It has been pretty rough.
I think you can get at least 15 to 20 folks together.
Alan? Dom? Wayne? Brian? Fresno Crew?
Maybe even Fred?
Best,
JT
I'm gonna check my days off but I'm thinking I'll be in too!
Maybe that will be my birthday gift to myself...that would be a great way to celebrate turning 40!!!!
not sure if i can make it down, but if i can, stay with me in cauycos.
Alan,
If you make it , Mari and I will supply a couple of trays of homemade lasagana ,
We need your Mom and Dads kitchen however.
I hope to make this trip too.
Going to try to get a couple of my fishing buds to come too.
Steve
Quote from: theswimmer on January 30, 2016, 01:14:35 AM
Alan,
If you make it , Mari and I will supply a couple of trays of homemade lasagana ,
We need your Mom and Dads kitchen however.
Alan, you have to go now. You have the kitchen ;D
BT
the girls at the office just finished the schedule and they've got me working that weekend. i will see if i can trade away those days. usually working a night shift for someone does the trick! :-\
I am going to try and get in on this one, schedule permitting. I really want a giant Ling cod!
-Scott
I'M IN!!!!
I'm calling tomorrow to reserve my spot.
Can't wait to meet you guys in person!
Pj
Quote from: pjstevko on February 03, 2016, 02:40:54 AM
I'M IN!!!!
I'm calling tomorrow to reserve my spot.
Can't wait to meet you guys in person!
Pj
SWEET!
I'm in...
Just booked online.
steve
just booked and paid!
Can't wait to put the "blue demon" through its paces!!!!!
See you guys there
Pj
I would love to fish with you guys on 4/17, but I am a true coward when it comes to this nasty ocean north of Point Conception. I have blocked off the date and if there is still space available three days before the trip and the weather forecast is 15 kts or less, I'm in!
Had a nice talk with the guy in the office of the Endeavor (can't remember his name).
He said it typically takes 10-16oz to get shrimp flies to the bottom where we're going.
He said if the wind is over 12n they will scrap the trip.
I've never fished out of this port so that's all I know.
Steve
Booked my reservation!
I am in...Finally get to use my Savage Gear Cutbait Herring for the lings.
-Scott
Haven't logged on in a day or three and just found this....You're killing me!
My family and I will be here...Moab, UT...doing this! Spring break for the kiddos and Moab is unanimously our favorite destination around here.
Quote from: Steve-O on February 04, 2016, 03:24:38 AM
Haven't logged on in a day or three and just found this....You're killing me!
My family and I will be here...Moab, UT...doing this! Spring break for the kiddos and Moab is unanimously our favorite destination around here.
At least you're gonna be in a neat place with your family if you can't go fishing..Too bad you can't make it because it'd be a great trip to put your slow fall jigs through the ringer...
I'M GOING TO MORRO BAY!
Jack
Done.
Shameless plug for the nicest Innkeeper in Morro Bay, Miss Ann.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/sundown-inn-morro-bay
Bring on the Lings!
Quote from: theswimmer on February 05, 2016, 02:43:18 AM
Done.
Shameless plug for the nicest Innkeeper in Morro Bay, Miss Ann.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/sundown-inn-morro-bay
Bring on the Lings!
Been there..And the Magic fingers are the best ;D I guess I best get signed up this weekend before ya'll sell this trip out.
BT
Might be a good idea Tim.
Seeing how you instigated this.
::)
Quote from: theswimmer on February 05, 2016, 03:24:31 AM
Might be a good idea Tim.
Seeing how you instigated this.
::)
;D ;D ;D I'm on it.
BT
Quote from: swill88 on February 04, 2016, 12:46:29 AM
Had a nice talk with the guy in the office of the Endeavor (can't remember his name).
He said it typically takes 10-16oz to get shrimp flies to the bottom where we're going.
He said if the wind is over 12n they will scrap the trip.
I've never fished out of this port so that's all I know.
Steve
Steve: If Brad says it's a NO GO I back his play as I have for several years. We will be OK..I have sent the good vibe out already.
BT
I've heard good things about the Cutbait Herring for lings and halibut. The orange, "Redfish Flou" ones are 8", 9oz and the Puffin pattern is 10", 16oz.
Going to throw them with my Metaloid 5NII, sweet little reel I upgraded a little.
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How deep do you guys normally drop around the Morrow Bay area? Different depth for lings and rock fishing?
-Scott
Scott, 140-240' drop and those baits look reel good for what we do. I must say though a 10oz. Hex Bar with no bait was reelin' in the Lings.
BT
I will try that out.
Where do you buy your hex jigs from, any brands you recommend?
-Scott
Quote from: sundaytrucka on February 06, 2016, 04:29:32 AM
I will try that out.
Where do you buy your hex jigs from, any brands you recommend?
-Scott
P-line makes a nice assortment of hex bars.
http://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/shop/pline-hex-bar/
Steve
OK I'm in ;D ... Scott that is a good source for those Hex Bars that Steve is showing.
BT
These also work reely good, I will be bringing some to ensure our good fortunes
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So 10-16oz Hex jigs should be cool?...Referring to Steve's post on the first page about recommended weight to get the flies down there.
Are those fly setups available online as well, or do you guys make your own setups?
-Scott
Quote from: sundaytrucka on February 06, 2016, 07:33:00 PM
So 10-16oz Hex jigs should be cool?...Referring to Steve's post on the first page about recommended weight to get the flies down there.
Are those fly setups available online as well, or do you guys make your own setups?
-Scott
Scott,
You can put your own shrimp flies on or buy them already tied. You are allowed 2 hooks (treble counts as one)
These pre-tied have a snap on the bottom for sinker and have two flies above.
http://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/shop/p-line-farallon-feather/
If the bottom weight is a hex bar w/hook, or any other weighted lure with a hook, you can only have one teaser fly above that.
Tim, your flies look dangerous! Big flies big lings?
steve
Scott, I make those flies and will be bring a bunch for us.
Tim
Thanks for the info Steve and Tim!
I am going to put in an order from tackle warehouse this next week.
-Scott
It is my experience that you cannot have a large enough hook for lings. Reduces the by-catch and need for barro-trauma rigs.
Ron
Quote from: noyb72 on February 07, 2016, 01:31:18 AM
It is my experience that you cannot have a large enough hook for lings. Reduces the by-catch and need for barro-trauma rigs.
Ron
I got some 9/0 & 11/0 circle hooks to test this theory. Going to rig them to a hoochi skirt also a frozen squid. The hooks provided on pre-tied ling rigs are considerably smaller.
Steve
Should we bring our own squid, or does the boat provide it? What bait is normally carried in the bait tanks, sardines, chovies, squid?
-Scott
Quote from: sundaytrucka on February 07, 2016, 01:59:07 AM
Should we bring our own squid, or does the boat provide it? What bait is normally carried in the bait tanks, sardines, chovies, squid?
-Scott
Scott, they will have frozen squid that they will cut up into chunks for bait and it works quite well. I almost always bring a box or 2 of whole frozen squid to either use whole or to cut into long slim strips (deadly). They have it available at the check in.
BT
New color pattern just for our trip ;D
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Those are beautiful flies, Tim.
I'll bet they are very effective.
Best,
Fred
Thank you Fred..They are fun to make. Not to cost effective, but what the heck.
BT
whole squid has always been my preferred bait, even on shrimp flies. that's how i won the last derby!
Quote from: alantani on February 08, 2016, 08:36:50 AM
whole squid has always been my preferred bait, even on shrimp flies. that's how i won the last derby!
Saw this on my way out the door..Always a good idea
BT
Tim,
What is the hook size and what is the overall length of the fly?
I am starting to tie some flies for the season and want to get an idea what works for you.
Best,
JT
Quote from: theswimmer on February 09, 2016, 02:22:23 AM
Tim,
What is the hook size and what is the overall length of the fly?
I am starting to tie some flies for the season and want to get an idea what works for you.
Best,
JT
JT, I use Mustad 7/0 beak hooks #92553-NI and the average length is 3.5 to 4.0" depending on how I feel (1,2 or 3 beers in) ;D
BT
Quote from: Big Tim on February 09, 2016, 03:23:09 AM
Quote from: theswimmer on February 09, 2016, 02:22:23 AM
Tim,
What is the hook size and what is the overall length of the fly?
I am starting to tie some flies for the season and want to get an idea what works for you.
Best,
JT
JT, I use Mustad 7/0 beak hooks #92553-NI and the average length is 3.5 to 4.0" depending on how I feel (1,2 or 3 beers in) ;D
BT
Thanks Tim.
Last year I had great luck with Red and kind of Burnt Orange.
I like the color on your most recent flies.
Best,
JT
Talked to a Morro Bay friend today and he asked me how the heck do we have 8 paid sign ups for a rock cod trip 2 months away.I said "it's nice to have friends"..Thanks guys, this will be fun.
BT
ok, the girls at work pulled together and sprung me loose for the day, so i am officially legit!
in!!!!!! ;D
Yaaaayyy!
Party at Mr and Mrs Tani Sr's house!
Toga ,Toga, Toga, Toga !
This should be fun.......
Quote from: Big Tim on February 11, 2016, 02:30:45 AM
Talked to a Morro Bay friend today and he asked me how the heck do we have 8 paid sign ups for a rock cod trip 2 months away.I said "it's nice to have friends"..Thanks guys, this will be fun.
BT
Quote from: alantani on February 11, 2016, 02:34:28 AM
ok, the girls at work pulled together and sprung me loose for the day, so i am officially legit!
in!!!!!! ;D
Quote from: theswimmer on February 11, 2016, 02:55:36 AM
Yaaaayyy!
Party at Mr and Mrs Tani Sr's house!
Toga ,Toga, Toga, Toga !
This should be fun.......
This is gonna be so fun!!!
Hopefully I'll get to break in the "blue demon" reel on some monster sized lings!!!
What's the group jackpot buy in gonna be.....$10, $20, $50????
Can't wait to meet you guys!
Alan ;D ;D ;D Party at Alan's ;D ;D ;D PJ you all can set the price of the side jack pot if you want...I'm gunna take your money anyways!
Peace out ;D
BT
Quote from: Big Tim on February 11, 2016, 05:04:52 AM
Alan ;D ;D ;D Party at Alan's ;D ;D ;D PJ you all can set the price of the side jack pot if you want...I'm gunna take your money anyways!
Peace out ;D
BT
I'm sure you will but maybe beginners luck will shine down on me ;D
My prediction is Alan will win the pot on his very last fish caught. He's been 2 for 2 so far fishing with him on a party boat. And threes a charm.
Quote from: Bryan Young on February 11, 2016, 07:37:12 AM
My prediction is Alan will win the pot on his very last fish caught. He's been 2 for 2 so far fishing with him on a party boat. And threes a charm.
I like what Alan does after he wins the jackpot......
This is for sure. we will have fun, I will talk the talk and quite possibly as I have many times in the past walk the walk ;D I will bring my secret weapon. YUP...The BS meter ;D once I peg that baby you all will pay me to shut up ;D ;D ;D
BT
Quote from: Big Tim on February 12, 2016, 02:40:45 AM
This is for sure. we will have fun, I will talk the talk and quite possibly as I have many times in the past walk the walk ;D I will bring my secret weapon. YUP...The BS meter ;D once I peg that baby you all will pay me to shut up ;D ;D ;D
BT
almost there Tim! (not quite yet but close...) we will let you know!
steve
What weight jigs should I bring on this trip?????
PJ. This is what was left in my box from Dec. & I think I lost 2 jigs... 4-6oz. in the shallower water (140 +/-), 6-8oz. swimbait heads, 8, 10, 12 ounce jig variety, 12 & 16 ounce lead for the shrimp flies (I like getting down without tangles). Of coarse my shrimp flies always a killer for the Reds.
BT
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Quote from: Big Tim on February 12, 2016, 03:14:15 PM
PJ. This is what was left in my box from Dec. & I think I lost 2 jigs... 4-6oz. in the shallower water (140 +/-), 6-8oz. swimbait heads, 8, 10, 12 ounce jig variety, 12 & 16 ounce lead for the shrimp flies (I like getting down without tangles). Of coarse my shrimp flies always a killer for the Reds.
BT
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ok great I've got jigs up to 8-9 oz so I think I'll be all set
Since I missed last years SOA, Salmon and Halibut were spotty at best, and my Crab Combo trips all got cancelled, I figure even I can catch Rock Cod.
Sounds like a good party-I'm in!@ Reservation made.
Bill
Cool deal Bill.
Look forward to meeting you.
Best
JT
I'm in and booked, and looking forward to fishing with you guys.
Thanks for setting it up Tim.
Randy
Bill & Now Randy to...Cool beans!
BT
Quote from: Big Tim on February 13, 2016, 01:46:28 AM
Bill & Now Randy to...Cool beans!
BT
This is shaping up to be quite a big group of fishermen going on this trip and I'm glad I'll be a part of it!
I wonder how many more need to sign up before AT takes up the whole boat????
Quote from: pjstevko on February 13, 2016, 04:29:42 AM
Quote from: Big Tim on February 13, 2016, 01:46:28 AM
Bill & Now Randy to...Cool beans!
BT
This is shaping up to be quite a big group of fishermen going on this trip and I'm glad I'll be a part of it!
I wonder how many more need to sign up before AT takes up the whole boat????
My last conversation with Brad was that he has a set price for any charter whether it be 1 or 32 anglers .... $3200.00 was his mark. You have to understand that this guy just left Virg's Landing and and purchased his own boat and needs any an all support any will give.I trust trust this guy and have fished with him for many years.
BT
Waiting for reorganization to be completed before I can commit to anything. I hope I can make it.
so 35 all total!
Quote from: alantani on February 13, 2016, 09:07:40 AM
so 35 all total!
Sorry..I fat fingered the total...$3200.00 ... 30 @$110.00 and $3500.00 for a Saturday as they can run the boat 2 times in the summer. Mid week charter someone might be able to wrangle a better price?
BT
30 Passengers, $110 each:
30 × 110 =3,300
Weekday Limited Load Special, 18 Passengers, $150 each:
18 × 150 =2,700
They obviously expect the flow of customers during the weekend, and have to work a little between the weekends and take a cut to get people in; that is a $600 difference between loads, and a 12 person advantage on a limited load...
If we talked Brad and the landing into running, say 20 guys at $150, would you guys be interested in covering the extra $40 for your own ticket?
20 × 150 =$3,000
I figure the trip is two months away, so the landing may not look at it as losing $300 on a weekend being this is a reserved trip so far out, and we, as well as the crew, would have a easier time with a limited load.
Just talking out load...
-Scott
Quote from: sundaytrucka on February 13, 2016, 05:26:13 PM
30 Passengers, $110 each:
30 × 110 =3,300
Weekday Limited Load Special, 18 Passengers, $150 each:
18 × 150 =2,700
They obviously expect the flow of customers during the weekend, and have to work a little between the weekends and take a cut to get people in; that is a $600 difference between loads, and a 12 person advantage on a limited load...
If we talked Brad and the landing into running, say 20 guys at $150, would you guys be interested in covering the extra $40 for your own ticket?
20 × 150 =$3,000
I figure the trip is two months away, so the landing may not look at it as losing $300 on a weekend being this is a reserved trip so far out, and we, as well as the crew, would have a easier time with a limited load.
Just talking out load...
-Scott
I'm with you Scott. I would pay more for a limited load.
steve
How many do we actually have signed up????
oh, yeah, sorry, i forgot, i got a special price. it's now called a seniors discount!!!!! ;D
Is that "Senior", or "Señor", Alan?
Both work for me.
Best,
Fred
10 people so far, I am assuming all being AT members, there are 20 spots available on the boats reservation page.
-Scott
We have 10 signed up. My price that I quoted was from Brad. $3200.00 for a Sunday 12 hour trip & $3500.00 for a Saturday. He also said that those numbers would have to be confirmed with the landing. We had 32 + captain and crew. It was crowded! I do not know if a better deal could be had ?? I haven't checked.
Virg's Landing does a 5 am to 5 pm Sunday trip on the Princess that is $109 per person and 35 max. but the boat is 65' so my guess is their pricing will be about the same. In years past I have tried to get a limited load trip at a higher price per person but have always fell short of my mark and wound up being an open charter. It seems a lot easier to get a multi day charter filled up like Alan's SOA trip than a 1 day Rock Cod trip.
If we could get say 20-24 to sign up I would definitely be willing to ask for a better deal and try to close the charter, providing all were willing to pony up the extra $$$.
BT
talk to glenn and see what you can swing!
I think an open charter is the way to go, the only advantage is the limited load, I don't mind fishing with others.
-Scott
Glenn doesn't work on the weekends, but the front desk says 10 hour Sunday closed charter would be $2950.00 unless we could work something out with Glenn. I thought Brad's price was a 12 hour charter?
Alan, I do believe you know Glenn far better than I do ;D ;D ;D
BT
Quote from: Big Tim on February 13, 2016, 07:09:08 PM
We have 10 signed up. My price that I quoted was from Brad. $3200.00 for a Sunday 12 hour trip & $3500.00 for a Saturday. He also said that those numbers would have to be confirmed with the landing. We had 32 + captain and crew. It was crowded! I do not know if a better deal could be had ?? I haven't checked.
Virg's Landing does a 5 am to 5 pm Sunday trip on the Princess that is $109 per person and 35 max. but the boat is 65' so my guess is their pricing will be about the same. In years past I have tried to get a limited load trip at a higher price per person but have always fell short of my mark and wound up being an open charter. It seems a lot easier to get a multi day charter filled up like Alan's SOA trip than a 1 day Rock Cod trip.
If we could get say 20-24 to sign up I would definitely be willing to ask for a better deal and try to close the charter, providing all were willing to pony up the extra $$$.
BT
Tim, I would be happy to pay more if it meant that we had an all-Tani group and a little bit more room to stretch out, but I'm fine with the open party option too.
Quote from: Vintage Offshore Tackle on February 13, 2016, 07:43:21 PM
Quote from: Big Tim on February 13, 2016, 07:09:08 PM
We have 10 signed up. My price that I quoted was from Brad. $3200.00 for a Sunday 12 hour trip & $3500.00 for a Saturday. He also said that those numbers would have to be confirmed with the landing. We had 32 + captain and crew. It was crowded! I do not know if a better deal could be had ?? I haven't checked.
Virg's Landing does a 5 am to 5 pm Sunday trip on the Princess that is $109 per person and 35 max. but the boat is 65' so my guess is their pricing will be about the same. In years past I have tried to get a limited load trip at a higher price per person but have always fell short of my mark and wound up being an open charter. It seems a lot easier to get a multi day charter filled up like Alan's SOA trip than a 1 day Rock Cod trip.
If we could get say 20-24 to sign up I would definitely be willing to ask for a better deal and try to close the charter, providing all were willing to pony up the extra $$$.
BT
Tim, I would be happy to pay more if it meant that we had an all-Tani group and a little bit more room to stretch out, but I'm fine with the open party option too.
I was thinking of fishing saturday too but if we're gonna try to turn this into a charter I'll pay extra and not fish saturday...
I'm in, and booked!
Can't wait to see some the guys, meet some new friends, and slay some Lings!
Jeff
Big Tim!!!!
We're IN!!
Rick and I will be there!!!!
Dominick, post hip surgery is a NO-GO, NO-SHOW.
Alan, what can I bring to the Saturday nite extravaganza????
Wayne
Quote from: El Pescador on February 16, 2016, 05:25:38 PM
Big Tim!!!!
We're IN!!
Rick and I will be there!!!!
Dominick, post hip surgery is a NO-GO, NO-SHOW.
Alan, what can I bring to the Saturday nite extravaganza????
Wayne
Glad to see another couple people signed up. It looks like the AT group is gonna take over the boat!!
That would be awesome, an all AT group trip!
Any work on whether or not it's going to change to "limited load"? I'm in for the extra $.
Jeff
This shaping up nicely ;D Maybe if we can get close to 20 we can strike a deal with Glenn and the landing to close the charter that everyone can afford and PJ can go fishing Saturday to. I might like an extra day fishing as well ?
BT
Quote from: El Pescador on February 16, 2016, 05:25:38 PM
Big Tim!!!!
We're IN!!
Rick and I will be there!!!!
Dominick, post hip surgery is a NO-GO, NO-SHOW.
Alan, what can I bring to the Saturday nite extravaganza????
Wayne
Cool Wayne.
I was hoping you would make it.....
Make sure you bring a reel that needs fixing!
Best,
Jonathan
P.S. Tell Dom we can set him up with a wheelchair, I already checked with the Skipper!
::)
P.S. Tell Dom we can set him up with a wheelchair, I already checked with the Skipper!
::)
[/quote]
Perfect, I'm starting to make some contacts with the wounded Warrior's and Dom in a wheelchair would be great practice ;D Dom, just get well soon.
BT
Quote from: theswimmer on February 17, 2016, 03:50:49 AM
Quote from: El Pescador on February 16, 2016, 05:25:38 PM
Big Tim!!!!
We're IN!! Rick and I will be there!!!! Wayne
Cool Wayne.
I was hoping you would make it.....
Make sure you bring a reel that needs fixing!
Best,
Jonathan
Jonathan, Luckily, my last few gubbered-up reels have all been fixed by Fred, Thank you so much!!!
But give me some more time, and I will yuk-up another reel and bring it to Morro Bay for all to enjoy!!!!
This will be a great trip,
Wayne
Ships passing in the Night! I haven't yet been able to talk to Glenn about a closed charter price, but was told he will be in tomorrow all day. I just read all the threads about last years trip that I bailed out on (won't happen again) ;D ;D ;D I'm just so blessed to happen across so many friends that want to get together to BS and Fish. Alan I hope you are getting close to 100% and do you know if Eddie and your Dad will join in the fun? Just so you all know I'm getting some special gear together to make sure I out fish Alan even if I don't out fish anyone else. Side bet Alan?
BT
Talked to Glenn today ;D Great guy and he gave me a price on a closed 12 hour charter that I don't think we could make,especially with 13 patrons. I extended an invitation to Glenn to come fishing with us and that is a no brainier if there is room on the boat. So let's go fishing with our group,invade Alan's home and have some fun.
BT
Quote from: Big Tim on February 29, 2016, 05:48:04 AM
Talked to Glenn today ;D Great guy and he gave me a price on a closed 12 hour charter that I don't think we could make,especially with 13 patrons. I extended an invitation to Glenn to come fishing with us and that is a no brainier if there is room on the boat. So let's go fishing with our group,invade Alan's home and have some fun.
BT
No biggie Tim, thanks for checking and pursuing this option; maybe a few more will sign up and we can further explore the option, but it will be a great time either way.
I booked a room for Saturday and Sunday, 16th and 17th, in Morro Bay...This went from a fishing trip for myself, to a weekend vacation with the family.
I will still be there to BS with you guys, do man stuff.
-Scott
Bring some light tackle if you have an extra day, the surf perch bite has been good and a lot of fun
BT
Help me out here, my mind is diminishing rapidly, I have read through this a couple times and still can't figure out w
WTH is going on? Are there two trips being discussed here or is it just the one trip and you still looking for a few more members?
Quote from: David Hall on February 29, 2016, 09:57:13 PM
Help me out here, my mind is diminishing rapidly, I have read through this a couple times and still can't figure out w
WTH is going on? Are there two trips being discussed here or is it just the one trip and you still looking for a few more members?
1 trip Dave...Some people are trying to go on Saturday as well & for those that have an extra day and want to try the Surf Fishing I recommend some light tackle (Bass gear). To easily confuse people we are discussing closing the charter to AT members only but that looks to be a little to much money unless we get 20+ people. Please by all means sign up for the April 17 date as we all would love to have you ;D
BT
Quote from: theswimmer on February 17, 2016, 03:50:49 AM
Quote from: El Pescador on February 16, 2016, 05:25:38 PM
Big Tim!!!!
We're IN!!
Rick and I will be there!!!!
Dominick, post hip surgery is a NO-GO, NO-SHOW.
Alan, what can I bring to the Saturday nite extravaganza????
Wayne
Cool Wayne.
I was hoping you would make it.....
Make sure you bring a reel that needs fixing!
Best,
Jonathan
P.S. Tell Dom we can set him up with a wheelchair, I already checked with the Skipper!
::)
I don't need a wheelchair, I'm walking fine. I need a puke bag for the Pacific in springtime (almost). Dominick
Dom, I ordered calm flat seas. And it's only 12 hours ;D
BT
Dom you and I suffer from the same affliction.
I have you covered on the Scapalomine.......
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Quote from: theswimmer on February 17, 2016, 03:50:49 AM
Quote from: El Pescador on February 16, 2016, 05:25:38 PM
Big Tim!!!!
We're IN!!
Rick and I will be there!!!!
Dominick, post hip surgery is a NO-GO, NO-SHOW.
Alan, what can I bring to the Saturday nite extravaganza????
Wayne
Cool Wayne.
I was hoping you would make it.....
Make sure you bring a reel that needs fixing!
Best,
Jonathan
P.S. Tell Dom we can set him up with a wheelchair, I already checked with the Skipper!
::)
I don't need a wheelchair, I'm walking fine. I need a puke bag for the Pacific in springtime (almost). Dominick
Like I said Dom, I called for a great day at sea:
http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/morro-bay-ca/93442/april-weather/337167
Quote from: Big Tim on February 29, 2016, 11:44:03 PM
Dom, I ordered calm flat seas. And it's only 12 hours ;D
BT
12 hrs seems like a lifetime if your seasick, scopolamine is the ticket for me.
Hey I didn't know they offer a senior discount!
How could I pass that up.
I will bring one rod one reel and 56 jigs.
Quote from: David Hall on March 02, 2016, 03:49:43 PM
Hey I didn't know they offer a senior discount!
How could I pass that up.
I will bring one rod one reel and 56 jigs.
What is the age cutoff ?
Tim
I don't know but I'm 35 so that's a senior right?
Quote from: David Hall on March 03, 2016, 12:52:29 AM
I don't know but I'm 35 so that's a senior right?
WooHoo I'm senior too ;D
BT
I get movie tickets a couple bucks cheaper now since 60 years old, I happily produce my ID, when they think i'm trying to screw them out of the two bucks. Getting ready to have left shoulder replacement surgery and I made the mistake of watching the operation on line. I'm not squeemish but it looked like deboning a chicken wing. All the bone sawing drilling and driving titanium tapperd bars into the marrow of the arm bone. Then sawing the deformed socket off your shoulder to attach a flat plate with screws then attach the new joint socket to that plat (I hope they use Lock-tite). Finally fitting the titanium ball joint (with a plastic wear surface ball end), in the socket and putting the all the tissue back to the bones with stitches and staples. :'( :-\ :o ???
Long recovery but GTG in 6months to a year?
Quote from: anglingarchitect on March 03, 2016, 02:32:40 AM
I get movie tickets a couple bucks cheaper now since 60 years old, I happily produce my ID, when they think i'm trying to screw them out of the two bucks. Getting ready to have left shoulder replacement surgery and I made the mistake of watching the operation on line. I'm not squeemish but it looked like deboning a chicken wing. All the bone sawing drilling and driving titanium tapperd bars into the marrow of the arm bone. Then sawing the deformed socket off your shoulder to attach a flat plate with screws then attach the new joint socket to that plat (I hope they use Lock-tite). Finally fitting the titanium ball joint (with a plastic wear surface ball end), in the socket and putting the all the tissue back to the bones with stitches and staples. :'( :-\ :o ???
Long recovery but GTG in 6months to a year?
Be boning a Chicken is as far as I got :o OK I'm not so Senior ;D
BT
Yeah, I feel you brother, I had cervical spine surgery, twice! Once to fuse c6-7 and once to implant an artificial disc at C5-6,
I get annual injections in both knees, halyuronic acid. An attempt to stall knee replacement surgery for as long as possible.
And I have been avoiding a dr appointment for my left shoulder now for six months, figure as soon as it falls off Ill go in!
Getting old is not for the faint of heart!
at this rate, they're going to need wheel chairs and walkers for all of us! ;D
Quote from: alantani on March 05, 2016, 03:51:58 AM
at this rate, they're going to need wheel chairs and walkers for all of us! ;D
I hear ya....I'll have just turned 40 ;D ;D
Quote from: alantani on March 05, 2016, 03:51:58 AM
at this rate, they're going to need wheel chairs and walkers for all of us! ;D
Maybe we can do an all walker tournament ;D
BT
I think I can top you all. 2 artificial hips, one un-repairable hip fracture, permanent spine damage, 70 years. l However, I feel great. I did discover a little known Fish and Game deal and talked my surgeon into signing. I now have a lifetime free California fishing license for the disabled. All you other walking wounded in Cal should look into this!
Quote from: bkarr on March 05, 2016, 05:29:02 PM
I now have a lifetime free California fishing license for the disabled. All you other walking wounded in Cal should look into this!
Bill,
Great news on the Lifetime Free CA Fishing License,
https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Statistics
Checking the CA Fish & Wildlife website, in 1970, their first year of yearly fee statistics, show $3 for an annual resident fishing license, I began fishing with my Dad in 1962 at Folsom Lake. ONLY wonder what a LIFETIME fishing license cost would have been then??? Paying $47 currently, and the cost is only going up.
CA Fishing License Fees from 1970 to 2015 is attached for your pleasure reading.
Wayne
Funny how it went up more from 80-90 then any other decade. More than tripled. I guess they figured out they had something good. Oh, and that is also about the time Ca emissions equipment priced cars out of the market of most and the greenies decided eating was bad.
Mini rant, child of the 80s, in California.
Ron
Ron,
You forgot # of firearm laws went from around 400 to over 1500 in the same period😯
Best, kind of ,
JT
Quote from: noyb72 on March 06, 2016, 03:34:53 AM
Funny how it went up more from 80-90 then any other decade. More than tripled. I guess they figured out they had something good. Oh, and that is also about the time Ca emissions equipment priced cars out of the market of most and the greenies decided eating was bad.
Mini rant, child of the 80s, in California.
Ron
Child of the 70's here. I went from hand writing smog certificates at my auto shops for a 25 to 50% emissions reductions on cars to buying 1 $20K smog machine to buying 3 $30k smog machines , to out of business due to bureaucracy and licensing in California...DFG or BAR it all means money $$$...My mini rant.
BT
Quote from: Big Tim on March 06, 2016, 07:03:27 AM
Quote from: noyb72 on March 06, 2016, 03:34:53 AM
Funny how it went up more from 80-90 then any other decade. More than tripled. I guess they figured out they had something good. Oh, and that is also about the time Ca emissions equipment priced cars out of the market of most and the greenies decided eating was bad.
Mini rant, child of the 80s, in California.
Ron
Child of the 70's here. I went from hand writing smog certificates at my auto shops for a 25 to 50% emissions reductions on cars to buying 1 $20K smog machine to buying 3 $30k smog machines , to out of business due to bureaucracy and licensing in California...DFG or BAR it all means money $$$...My mini rant.
BT
As a kid in LA on a playground in the 60's I recall great lung pain breathing deep and stinging eyes from the smog. The mountains couldn't be seen except maybe for 20 days a year. In the mid 70's at the top of the 10.000+ft Mt. Baldy you couldn't see 50' through smog.
Moved back to LA in 2008 for 5 years and it's all changed. Blue sky and mountains 300+ days a year. Something worked.
Steve
Mine only hurt when I catch a big fish!
Quote from: David Hall on March 18, 2016, 01:44:46 AM
Mine only hurt when I catch a big fish!
yup, i saw!!! ;D
Trip is just around the corner...
Here are some of the jigs I hope to use for the big Ling cod, on two added teaser p-line jigs Alan gave out on the 2015 SOA charter, and a large chrome krocodile on the largest swimbait.
I am going to add a skirt to the 10" grub tail and the scampi, going with blue/purple look. I will post more pics when the two are finished.
-Scott
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee27/wilmar400/Mobile%20Uploads/1459048840.jpg) (http://s229.photobucket.com/user/wilmar400/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1459048840.jpg.html)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee27/wilmar400/Mobile%20Uploads/1459048828.jpg) (http://s229.photobucket.com/user/wilmar400/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1459048828.jpg.html)
Scott what are you going to catch with that Penguin ;D
BT
Quote from: Big Tim on March 27, 2016, 08:45:02 PM
Scott what are you going to catch with that Penguin ;D
BT
Exactly... ;)
-Scott
OK guys & gals... There are 9 spots open for this trip. It will sell out, if there is another AT member or friend that wants to go, please sign up. If you look at the Endeavor's 12 hour trips and others prior to ours they are sold out. Going to be fun.
BT
ed is looking at the trip, but has to figure out what to do with is dog. the wife apparently can't take care of it for some reason. :-\
Quote from: alantani on March 30, 2016, 02:26:57 AM
ed is looking at the trip, but has to figure out what to do with is dog. the wife apparently can't take care of it for some reason. :-\
Tell Ed there is only 7 spots left & I have a novel idea. 2 large bowls of water and 1 large bowl of food outside and that dog will survive a week at least and you could leave a wayer bowl under a dripping faucet. Hell I can make it a week on that ;D
BT
Quote from: alantani on March 30, 2016, 02:26:57 AM
ed is looking at the trip, but has to figure out what to do with is dog. the wife apparently can't take care of it for some reason. :-\
Bring the dog!
Your parents are letting in 12 guys w sleeping bags... why not a dog?
steve
Quote from: swill88 on April 01, 2016, 11:54:12 PM
Quote from: alantani on March 30, 2016, 02:26:57 AM
ed is looking at the trip, but has to figure out what to do with is dog. the wife apparently can't take care of it for some reason. :-\
Bring the dog!
Your parents are letting in 12 guys w sleeping bags... why not a dog?
steve
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Hey Guys
I had to cancel this time. I've got to travel for business on Monday the 18th. Knock 'em dead and post lots of pics!
Jeff
no problem, jeff. just don't cancel out on the SOA 5 day!
Not a chance! I'm scheduling as much as possible around that trip ;D
Less than 2 weeks!!!!!!
Can't wait ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Looks like we will have good weather......
https://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=Morro+bay+california
Last Call !!!!
AND based on this website,
http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/morro_bay
Gentle breezes and 6' waves on 15 second intervals.
Fish on!
Wayne
Guys I am sure no one except Aiala is made of anything that will melt in the rain. And Glenn and I talked the other day and he said if the weather came up Brad would freelance...Brad has lot's of spots ;D I think the late afternoon winds will blow us home after a killin' at the Cape.
BT
I'm in , wind rain or not.
We went out of Moss Landing two weeks ago, beautiful quiet morning .
Came back in the afternoon ,30 knts indicated, 8-15 about 25 apart.
Fastest we have ever had 'Psalms' going at a pretty steady 9-9.2 knts.
Not bad for a sailboat with 9000 lbs of ballast!
Making the sauce for the lasagana as we speak.
Quote from: Big Tim on April 08, 2016, 11:46:11 PM
Guys I am sure no one except Aiala is made of anything that will melt in the rain...
Nice of you to say, Mr. Tim! But I'm really not so delicate as all that. In fact, even though it was almost 40 years ago, I once went cod fishing out of New London, Connecticut in a freezing rain storm that was so bad we had to keep breaking the ice out our guides... and then I drove home almost 80 miles on the New England Thruway which was basically slippery as a skating rink! (Thank goodness I'm not that young and heedless anymore.) But at least I didn't melt. ;) :D
~
A~
Aiala, the real question is, did you catch anything on this rock cod trip turned expedition?
Here are a couple of the Jackpot prizes Tim and I have been working on.
-Scott
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee27/wilmar400/Mobile%20Uploads/1460229162.jpg) (http://s229.photobucket.com/user/wilmar400/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1460229162.jpg.html)
Quote from: Aiala on April 09, 2016, 06:48:45 PM
Quote from: Big Tim on April 08, 2016, 11:46:11 PM
Guys I am sure no one except Aiala is made of anything that will melt in the rain...
Nice of you to say, Mr. Tim! But I'm really not so delicate as all that. In fact, even though it was almost 40 years ago, I once went cod fishing out of New London, Connecticut in a freezing rain storm that was so bad we had to keep breaking the ice out our guides... and then I drove home almost 80 miles on the New England Thruway which was basically slippery as a skating rink! (Thank goodness I'm not that young and heedless anymore.) But at least I didn't melt. ;) :D
~A~
In 1982 New London. Conn. I was working on the docks at the Sub Base in a freezing rain. Couldn't stand up until my buddy broke the ice off my foul weather gear. We replaced the ballard and got the hell out of there before it froze over ;D
BT
Quote from: sundaytrucka on April 09, 2016, 07:25:34 PM
Aiala, the real question is, did you catch anything on this rock cod trip turned expedition?
Here are a couple of the Jackpot prizes Tim and I have been working on.
-Scott
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee27/wilmar400/Mobile%20Uploads/1460229162.jpg) (http://s229.photobucket.com/user/wilmar400/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1460229162.jpg.html)
And a couple of mine as well:
(http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx76/fresnotim/100_3687_zps2crfsvjl.jpg) (http://s743.photobucket.com/user/fresnotim/media/100_3687_zps2crfsvjl.jpg.html)
Quote from: sundaytrucka on April 09, 2016, 07:25:34 PM
Aiala, the real question is, did you catch anything on this rock cod trip turned expedition? - Scott
Scott, as a matter of fact, I did! I loaded the trunk of my '70 GTO with cod and pollock and brought them back to my aunt in South Norwalk. She was out of her mind with worry because I was driving in that sort of weather, but once I arrived safe and sound the fish helped her get over it. ;)
~
A~
Quote from: Aiala on April 10, 2016, 01:45:53 AM
Quote from: sundaytrucka on April 09, 2016, 07:25:34 PM
Aiala, the real question is, did you catch anything on this rock cod trip turned expedition? - Scott
'70 GTO
~A~
1970 GTO...Yea Baby!!! Kool on the fish to Aiala.
BT
Just checked,
One spot left.....
Wayne and Rick stopped by my house on their way back from Hi's tackle. It looks like they paid Hi's rent with the amount of tackle and Wayne bought a new rod. Good fishing guys. Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on April 10, 2016, 09:49:37 PM
Wayne and Rick stopped by my house on their way back from Hi's tackle. It looks like they paid Hi's rent with the amount of tackle and Wayne bought a new rod. Good fishing guys. Dominick
Thanks Dominick!
Someone's got to keep this fishing economy going!
Fishing is always good! It's the catching that can be spotty to say the least!
That's right a new Daiwa 20-50 lbs. rod, it's a reel ling killer!
You still have time to decide to drive with Rick & me! We need someone to clean up Alan's kitchen while were fishing!!!!
Wayne
Quote from: theswimmer on April 10, 2016, 01:44:53 PM
Just checked,
One spot left.....
Wish I could fill it! I'm taking the pic. Daughters in the distance. Hiking one of the Irish slot canyons, yesterday, called the Leprechaun.
...and the reason they call it a slot canyon. The above pic is the subway section.
I will be keeping an eye on the thread and looking forward to the trip vicariously, especially the fishing action.
there no fish in there Steve!
Quote from: Big Tim on April 10, 2016, 12:35:56 AM
Quote from: sundaytrucka on April 09, 2016, 07:25:34 PM
Aiala, the real question is, did you catch anything on this rock cod trip turned expedition?
Here are a couple of the Jackpot prizes Tim and I have been working on.
-Scott
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee27/wilmar400/Mobile%20Uploads/1460229162.jpg) (http://s229.photobucket.com/user/wilmar400/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1460229162.jpg.html)
And a couple of mine as well:
(http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx76/fresnotim/100_3687_zps2crfsvjl.jpg) (http://s743.photobucket.com/user/fresnotim/media/100_3687_zps2crfsvjl.jpg.html)
I'm bringing a few prizes/give-aways too...nothing as nice but a little something...
Tim and I have discussed how we are going to work the jackpot prizes, being we want to support the AT family, but also want to include the general public on the boat as well, and I would like to hear what you guys think.
I was thinking one reel to be included with the boat jackpot, and the other as a private jackpot to the AT member with the largest fish.
On the other end, I was thinking one reel giveaway for the largest Ling cod and the other reel for the largest rock cod, one person cannot win both, and they do NOT have to be in the "boat's jackpot" to win.
Oh, and I am included in winning the reels...No shame here.
-Scott
Scott, that's not fair. I plan on having the biggest Ling and Red and I want it all ;D ;D ;D Just kidding, however you all want to do this I'm all in with.
BT
However you guys want to divide the prizes is fine by me...just as long as I win a new reel ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I'm gonna give away one of my prizes by pulling a name/number out of a hat.....easiest non-biased way I can think of....
I hate to write this but I may be forced to miss the trip. I have been having some health issues the past month that for some reason seem to be getting worse instead of better. I am unable to sit for more than a few minutes without experiencing excruciating pain in my hip, and I haven't figured out how to get to the rendezvous standing up?
I'm hoping things will improve by Saturday and I will drive on down. You'll know I made it when You see me standing in Alan's folks backyard holding a glass of scotch!
Quote from: David Hall on April 12, 2016, 09:07:55 PM
I hate to write this but I may be forced to miss the trip. I have been having some health issues the past month that for some reason seem to be getting worse instead of better. I am unable to sit for more than a few minutes without experiencing excruciating pain in my hip, and I haven't figured out how to get to the rendezvous standing up?
I'm hoping things will improve by Saturday and I will drive on down. You'll know I made it when You see me standing in Alan's folks backyard holding a glass of scotch!
Hope you can recover quick enough to make...
Quote from: David Hall on April 12, 2016, 09:07:55 PM
I hate to write this but I may be forced to miss the trip. I have been having some health issues the past month that for some reason seem to be getting worse instead of better. I am unable to sit for more than a few minutes without experiencing excruciating pain in my hip, and I haven't figured out how to get to the rendezvous standing up?
I'm hoping things will improve by Saturday and I will drive on down. You'll know I made it when You see me standing in Alan's folks backyard holding a glass of scotch!
Let me know so I can cancel that room I saved. Hope you feel better.
Tim
PM sent Tim, cancel the room I got a good sleeping bag.
just a thought...
The last AT trip I was on last July in San Francisco for salmon there were 6 of us on a 1 day trip.
Of course we all brought enough gear for a 3 day offshore.
The capt laughed and stowed it all below.
If 15 (or 16, 17?) of us AT'ers load up like we like to do... well...
I'm having trouble keeping it a 2 setups... think 3 will keep away the panic attack... maybe 4 :-\
Anybody else have my problem?
Steve
Quote from: swill88 on April 13, 2016, 10:33:48 PM
just a thought...
The last AT trip I was on last July in San Francisco for salmon there were 6 of us on a 1 day trip.
Of course we all brought enough gear for a 3 day offshore.
The capt laughed and stowed it all below.
If 15 (or 16, 17?) of us AT'ers load up like we like to do... well...
I'm having trouble keeping it a 2 setups... think 3 will keep away the panic attack... maybe 4 :-\
Anybody else have my problem?
Steve
Steve I take my 6'6" Tsunami 30-80 with mt Penn Fathom15 for jigs, My 7' seeker 15-40 honey glass with my Jigmaster for shrimp flies and my Tsunami 7' 20-50 Airwave elite and Penn Conflict 6000 for 4-6oz jig heads and long swim baits.
BT
Quote from: swill88 on April 13, 2016, 10:33:48 PM
just a thought...
The last AT trip I was on last July in San Francisco for salmon there were 6 of us on a 1 day trip.
Of course we all brought enough gear for a 3 day offshore.
The capt laughed and stowed it all below.
If 15 (or 16, 17?) of us AT'ers load up like we like to do... well...
I'm having trouble keeping it a 2 setups... think 3 will keep away the panic attack... maybe 4 :-\
Anybody else have my problem?
Steve
I'm only bringing 2 setups....... My 6'6" Tusnami rod for my beefed up 501 with 25# BBG and my 6'6" Shimano rod for my Spheros 8000 with 65# PP.......now tackle is a different story ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I'd prefer to have braid on the 501 but Fred was nice enough to spool it up with fresh Berkeley Big Game for me before handing it off to Jonathan who's gonna hand deliver it to me Saturday night at Alan's house...
PJ..Are you fishing Saturday?
BT
Don't forget your clamp and lugs for that Tib frame on the 501, PJ.
Best to install the lugs with Marine grease in the holes, and on the threads -- snug everything up -- but don't overdo it -- it is going into aluminum, so just needs to be snug.
Good Luck & Lots of good fellowship and fun for All...
Best Regards,
Fred
Thanks for the breakdown on your gear selection guys.
Packing has always been the tough part of travel for me.
What to bring, what to bring, bring it all!
Often looked like a refugee.
Steve
Quote from: foakes on April 14, 2016, 01:24:09 AM
Don't forget your clamp and lugs for that Tib frame on the 501, PJ.
Best to install the lugs with Marine grease in the holes, and on the threads -- snug everything up -- but don't overdo it -- it is going into aluminum, so just needs to be snug.
Good Luck & Lots of good fellowship and fun for All...
Best Regards,
Fred
Thanks for the reminder.......
I am bringing three setups as well.
Hey Tim, is there generally enough rod holders for a full boat?
Quote from: swill88 on April 13, 2016, 10:33:48 PM
just a thought...
The last AT trip I was on last July in San Francisco for salmon there were 6 of us on a 1 day trip.
Of course we all brought enough gear for a 3 day offshore.
The capt laughed and stowed it all below.
If 15 (or 16, 17?) of us AT'ers load up like we like to do... well...
I'm having trouble keeping it a 2 setups... think 3 will keep away the panic attack... maybe 4 :-\
Anybody else have my problem?
Steve
Ummmmmmmm, Yes?
I have to fish one vintage outfit , so that is three by default.,..
Fred I understand I have a reel or two headed for the party?
Quote from: sundaytrucka on April 14, 2016, 03:03:10 AM
I am bringing three setups as well.
Hey Tim, is there generally enough rod holders for a full boat?
Probably about 20 -25 rod holders total per side as I remember.
Sold Out Timmy!
Was that you Dom????
Jonathan,
I am in Fresno right now -- and not back home until around 10:30 tonight.
If I can just drop off the reel at your house early tomorrow morning, for PJ?
Would your wife be available for me to just quickly drop it off, or?
Thanks for doing this, I kind of volunteered you without asking!
Best,
Fred
Quote from: Big Tim on April 14, 2016, 12:44:23 AM
PJ..Are you fishing Saturday?
BT
I wasn't planning on it....i've never surf fished before and am not sure I have the right setups or terminal tackle for it...but maybe I'll come down to the beach and hang out whenever I get there..
No big deal Fred, glad I can help.
I worked late last night and didn't get home until about ten so....
I am trying to get home early today if that works for you Fred.
Thanks, Jonathan --
Know the feeling -- got home at 10:38 last night -- took out the trash down to the road -- aware of lions at that hour -- then checked the mail -- did a few chores and emails -- hit the hay at midnight.
Up at 5:00 -- coffee, breakfast, started on knocking out some more reel backlog for clients -- down to 14 now, from the 44 stacked up after we returned from Death Valley. Scheduled to do a 505, 209, 4/0, 6/0, International ll 12T, and two DAM Quicks today.
Then heading down to Fresno for a meeting, and stopping at TSC to look at wood splitters.
We will have at least 30 cords of wood to split before we are done dropping the dead pines killed by beetles.
I used to have a splitter -- but someone stole it in Fresno, the day after I installed new tires and went through the engine. Guess they were just waiting for me to get it ready for them.
So have been splitting by hand using a maul and wedges -- but cannot do that with 30 cords.
So, long story short (too late, as my wife sez) -- before I leave for Fresno this afternoon -- I will drop off the reel at your house.
Best,
Fred
Wind forecast for Sunday looks promising!
Good we are not going out today, Thursday or Friday.
https://www.windfinder.com/forecast/cape_san_martin
Fred,
That big male cat walking around is afraid of nothing!
Best,
JT
Quote from: theswimmer on April 14, 2016, 11:49:26 PM
Fred,
That big male cat walking around is afraid of nothing!
Best,
JT
Not even a 300 Weatherby Magnum? ;) ::) Dominick
Glad to hear it sold out. My wife gave me the nod about a month ago and I just sat on it. Go? No go?....Then my fall Alaska trip turned into a June trip just a week ago ( the lodge had a cancellation opening) so.....best to all of you on this trip. David, hoping for a miracle for you.
Please, please, please take and post lots of pics!
I will get my chance at trophy Lings, Yelloweye rockfish, King Salmon and Halibut in less than a dozen weeks.
Still rock climbing, Jeeping, hiking and feeling my age near the end of the week in Moab. One of my adventuresome girls went up, I took the pic from below and then followed. The (unbeknownst to us) falcons nesting in the tower above us did not like our intrusion into their airspace. We scrambled back down. :o :D
Quote from: Dominick on April 15, 2016, 12:03:15 AM
Quote from: theswimmer on April 14, 2016, 11:49:26 PM
Fred,
That big male cat walking around is afraid of nothing!
Best,
JT
Not even a 300 Weatherby Magnum? ;) ::) Dominick
Dom,
This cat is super arrogant.
Usually they are very shy but I have seen this big boy twice and both times he just stood his ground and looked at me.
I walk ,she runs on a piece of private land about 200 ac , the first time I saw him he was above the trail about 25 yards from me just watching.... Started carrying a big stick on my walks.
However I think the 300 WM would do the job.
Best,
JT
I unfortunately have to cancel on this trip.....
My dog has been fighting liver issues for months and it seems she is losing the fight so I need to be here in case this battle requires a final trip to the vet...... I can not leave my wife to deal with this by herself.....
Hopefully I can get out on a group trip in the fall....
Catch'm up
Pj
I am unable to make the drive down so I'm going to reluctantly allow someone else to catch the biggest Ling COD this weekend and I'm going to lay around the house in hopes my health Improves quickly! This really sucks, I'm fine on my feet, it's sitting that gives me the problem, just driving across town from one jobsite to the other is almost unbearable, no way I could drive 2-1/2 hrs without going crazy from the pain. I want to wish you all Good luck and have a great time take and post lots of pics.
I'll make the next trip.
PJ and David Hall,
I am sorry to hear you are unable to attend this weekends Ling Fest, I was looking forward to meeting the both of you,
and to you PJ, to get a couple of grinds on your new 501 hand-built by Fred!
All the best to you both,
I'll take LOTS of photos of this weekend, and post on Monday!
Wayne
Who wants to bet he does not make it on Monday? At least next Monday. ::) Dominick
Everyone still interested in trying out the 501 Fred built for me can still give it a go... Just gonna have to get it out of Jonathan's hands!!!!!!
From the looks of the first few pictures of the trip it appears I missed a great trip but it was wise of me to stay behind....
My wife and I had to put our poor 6 year old dog Maggie down on Friday night.....It was a tough weekend for us both and I'm glad I was home so my wife didn't have to go through that part alone.....
I'll make it up to myself by going on a 1 1/2 or 2 day trip in the fall...
Condolences for your family loss, PJ.
Not easy...
Best,
Fred
Quote from: foakes on April 18, 2016, 06:21:15 PM
Condolences for your family loss, PJ.
Not easy...
Best,
Fred
PJ one of the most difficult times in my life was at the end of our dogs' lives. As Fred said "not easy." Pass on my condolences to your wife. Dominick
PJ, sorry for your loss. It always helps to smile. An after talking the most BS I won the coveted prized carp for the smallest fish ;D and since it's smaller than my foot it will easily fit in my big mouth ;D I will set up another trip soon.
BT
Thanks for all the support....
So who won the prizes????
Big Tim's friend, a young fisherman at the Fisherman's Warehouse in Fresno, CA.
18 1/2 Lbs. - A BIG FISH to say the least. Wayne
(http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii518/wdeutscher/Morro%20Bay%20Alan%20Tani%200416/IMG_0197_zpsnozphpup.jpg) (http://s1257.photobucket.com/user/wdeutscher/media/Morro%20Bay%20Alan%20Tani%200416/IMG_0197_zpsnozphpup.jpg.html)
Quote from: pjstevko on April 18, 2016, 10:46:56 PM
Thanks for all the support....
So who won the prizes????
Unfortunately I left the reels at home in Long Beach; either way I was unfortunately not up to hosting prizes during the trip anyway...seasickness.
So there will be a Morro Bay due-over for myself, and will be simplified if we have an all AT group/charter.
-Scott