I went sturgeon fishing in San Francisco Bay. It was a little chilly before the fog lifted but turned into a sunny day in the mid sixties. Here I am waiting for a bite. I had to catch up on the news as there was a lull in the bites. We caught lots of "junk fish" and one king fish but no sturgeon. Lot's of laughs though.
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Small leopard shark caught by Marcus.
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Here is Marcus teaching small leopard shark how to fly.
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Lot's of these. At first they are fun. But after a while they are tiresome.
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Sand shark
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Here is my friend Jacques the best boat mechanic and boat owner. That is the San Mateo/Hayward Bridge in the background
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Sturgeon fishing is kind of laid back.
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looking good buddy, I thought we were the only ones that had junk fish.
Is that espresso in that thermos?
Hello; at least you got to go, looks kinda cold for the day, nice boat too, theres nothing better than fishing sitting in a chair. Having fun......
Oh so nice to be on the water.
My son spent 3 years going to school in Hayward, I always wondered what kind of fishing was out there in the bay. I thought about trying to go fishing but it never worked out, closest I got was driving over the San Mateo Hayward Bridge to Hi's Tackle shop.. ;D Here's a couple pictures of some catch and release sturgeon from the Fraser River near Harrison Hot Springs BC. We were on a guided trip they kinda have it dialed in.
Thanks for the post.
FANTASTIC eats if you get a keeper.
best
i know there's not much else to do this time of year, but i think i'd almost rather watch paint dry, (or maybe watch snow melt ;D)!
Why the hell are you fishin for surgeons ??? I thought we were supposed to fish in the bottom of the ocean for lawyers ::) just kidding with ya Dominick. Looks like a relaxing day out there. I gotta go start the snow blower now.....again. Total of 18" + this AM. I rather be sitting on that boat in the fog not catching.
Bob
When I worked in Indonesia and traveled to the site early every morning I would see rice farmers knee deep in the water and mud starting their day and I would think that I was glad that is not me. I think now I would rather do that than start a snow blower early in the morning. Every region of the planet has its down side I guess. Sure makes the spring time extremely sweet.
Dwight, all I got to say is thank god for snow blowers and plows!!
A day fishing is always a good day.
Looks like fun Dom!
Quote from: alantani on February 14, 2014, 06:34:47 AM
i know there's not much else to do this time of year, but i think i'd almost rather watch paint dry, (or maybe watch snow melt ;D)!
I know a lot of fishermen say that about sturgeon fishing but sitting comfortably on a boat drinking beer and telling lies with a few guys you enjoy the company of is great fun even if you don't catch fish. "Watch snow melt" Alan I thought you were above throwing a dig at the guys back east. :D :D ;D Dominick
naw, not me. i am sitting in the garage working on fishing reels! ;D
Fellas... Really???
EVERY day fishing is better than any day working!!!! Like I'm doing right now!
Can I get an AMEN!!!!!
Quote from: El Pescador on February 14, 2014, 06:09:15 PM
Fellas... Really???
EVERY day fishing is better than any day working!!!! Like I'm doing right now!
Can I get an AMEN!!!!!
AMEN brother Pescador!
I really want to believe that statement, but I love my job. Their is just something about being in control of a nuclear powered submarine inches under the ocean surface, especially at night, that makes it the best E ticket ride in the park. I can honestly say that my best day fishing is better than my best day working, but my worst day fishing was no where near as cool as my best day working.
Ron
Quote from: noyb72 on February 14, 2014, 07:11:23 PM
I really want to believe that statement, but I love my job. Their is just something about being in control of a nuclear powered submarine inches under the ocean surface, especially at night, that makes it the best E ticket ride in the park. I can honestly say that my best day fishing is better than my best day working, but my worst day fishing was no where near as cool as my best day working.
Ron
[But my worst day fishing was nowhere near as cool as my best day working]
I can relate to this, I really enjoy my job & the also the company I work for.
Rgds
Mark
Their are others who will awnser more thouroughly, but their is definatly fishing in SH in July.
Ron
Sturgeon fishing; it's one species (as are many others) on my bucket list. :D
Just so there's no confusion, I spent about 1 1/2 hours sitting in the cab of my service van today waiting for a part to be delivered so I could fix a furnace, Dominick had way more fun even if he didn't catch a sturgeon.....
Quote from: mrbrklyn on February 14, 2014, 08:09:18 PM
I think the expression is that a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work.
Now, I go to SF periodically and I'll be there in July, if there is any water by then. Any fishing?
Hey Rueben when you have definite plans to visit SF PM me with as much advanced notice as you can and we will get you some salmon. Weather permitting. Sometimes in July there are heavy seas and small craft warnings. Dominick
Quote from: mrbrklyn on February 16, 2014, 07:30:45 AM
I have Pharmacy CE credits
What does this have to do with it? Do you have to come that far for CE? Dominick
crud, we will be gone.....
june 19 to 21, spirit of adventure, though i will be home on the evening of the 21st. i will try go get the 22nd off, but i would not be able to prep the boat in time.
Dominick,
I'll be out of town end of June, but keep me posted on your next trip.
Just give me enough time to plan!
Tom
Tom, I have a better idea. Let me know when you can go and I'll plan around that. Dominick
Fished sturgeon in the Fraser River, British Columbia last September. Fantastic. Went 18 for 19 with the biggest around 300 lbs
Quote from: mrbrklyn on March 02, 2014, 11:37:35 PM
I'm thinking I can try to squeeze an extra day on SF for fishing, like that Monday, if we can be assured of a boat and access.
Ruben: I did not mean to ignore you, I just forgot to respond. A boat is assured but I don't know what you mean by access. You may go out in the ocean in any weather but not me. Dominick