Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Quote from: pjstevko on May 20, 2022, 01:29:29 AMBill you can go with a 16 or 20 sized reel depending on what you can find in stock!
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Quote from: pjstevko on May 20, 2022, 01:29:29 AMBill you can go with a 16 or 20 sized reel depending on what you can find in stock!

Penn's website has both in stock as of this morning, no TRQ or FTH LD2 reels though.... :0(

I have a Mak 16 and a 20, both SEa.  The 16 has 80# topshot and the 20 has 100#.  I think I'll jig with the HXW w/100#... I got a 128# BFT on it last year.

I will be bringing the following:

Fathom 25NLD2/ PCH 701 for 30# flyline
Baja Special/ Californian for 50# jigging for yellowtail
Fathom 40NLD2/ PCH 741 for 80# jigging and sinker rigs

But I have a feeling the Fathoms will get the most use.

Anyone have any information on the current bait situation?

Quote from: Keta on May 24, 2022, 10:50:32 PMAnyone have any information on the current bait situation?

We had small to med sardines (4-5") on my 3-d a few days ago. Not the liveliest batch.

I'll be out again this weekend, and can give you an update on Monday.

Thanks Keith.

Just under 3 weeks...   

Yup, tying up loose ends and packing gear now.   Next week I am installing a second fuel tank to avoid CA diesel prices as much as possible.   Diesel is "only" $5.45 a gallon here.

You guys must be excited!

I have a 2 1/2 day this weekend on the Pacific Voyager. Weather should be 'sporting'! I have Bonine, Dramamine and a good stomach so hopefully I'll do well and catch fish... that I'll probably give away again.

Quote from: Keta on May 25, 2022, 11:00:14 PMYup, tying up loose ends and packing gear now.   Next week I am installing a second fuel tank to avoid CA diesel prices as much as possible.   Diesel is "only" $5.45 a gallon here.

$8.13/gallon here and I pay roughly 4c/kilometre road user tax for the privilege of burning it...

Good luck Mark!  Right now the boats all seem to be hitting it but then again landings never really give "bad" reports so it will be good to hear your feedback; I know if there are fish coming on the deck you will be one of the guys putting them there! - john

Got a text this morning from a buddy.....

QuoteBoats had limits bft & BIG last night,
284 lb on Pacific Queen

I will definitely need to watch the other videos. I may end up renting a hvy duty rig down there. Thanks

Super jealous your trip is 2 weeks away! I can't wait for the July trip...

Quote from: pjstevko on May 31, 2022, 04:22:05 AMSuper jealous your trip is 2 weeks away! I can't wait for the July trip...

Patience, young grasshopper...