Bloodydecks.com - Fishing Chit Chat http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/ Anything that has to do with fishing. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:54:36 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Bloodydecks.com - Fishing Chit Chat http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/ Baja in May? http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168896-baja-may.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:41:39 GMT Where is the place to yake a kid for a quick Panga trip in the middle of May? I would like to take my son down for 3 to 5 days of yellowtail fishing. Thanks Where is the place to yake a kid for a quick Panga trip in the middle of May? I would like to take my son down for 3 to 5 days of yellowtail fishing.

Thanks ]]> Fishing Chit Chat bhsquid http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168896-baja-may.html Are you a family run fishing shop? http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168895-you-family-run-fishing-shop.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:16:59 GMT Are you a family-run fishing shop? (bait, tackle, boat charters... The whole nine yards) does your family constantly argue fight about how to run the business? Do the elder older generations... Are you a family-run fishing shop? (bait, tackle, boat charters... The whole nine yards)
does your family constantly argue fight about how to run the business?
Do the elder older generations always believe in doing things one way, and the younger the opposite way? Believe in staying the same while you want to expand and change?
Do you have a constant flow of interesting and quirky characters? Are your customers interesting and quirky?
Television production company is looking for a family run bait and tackle shop for a new history channel documentary-style show. Family run business that includes two or more to three generations of the family currently working in the business.
If you or someone you know fits this description please send an email to wjbcasting@gmail.com with a short description and some photos.
Thank you! ]]> Fishing Chit Chat WJBCASTING http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168895-you-family-run-fishing-shop.html 1 OF MANY WAYS TO SKIN A HALIBUT http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168822-1-many-ways-skin-halibut.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:36:42 GMT Yes, there are many ways to catch lots of halibut. You'll find more of them than you could ever imagine or learn about here or on any other website anywhere in the book "Halibut Fisherman's Bible", written by a large number of halibut fishing experts, including charter captains, rod and reel commercial halibut fishermen and simply excellent halibut fishermen, north and south.

Here's just one excerpt from the book, this one by local charter captain Tim Marking of "Intimadator Sport Fishing". It is only a tiny taste of what's in this 206 page book, complete with hundreds of color photographs, rigging drawings, and inside tips, including bounce balling which, in fact, is only one of many ways of catching lots of halibut. This book is the first one ever to both teach the in's and out's of bounce balling, but that teaches fishermen how to make their own and improve on the existing ways and riggings.

Hope you enjoy...

"DOUBLE BARRELED HALIBUT TECHNIQUE – OR “THE SMART MAN’S NO BOREDOM & SORE MUSCLES BOUNCE BALL TECHNIQUE”
This little but effective technique is a trick that I have used for years with great results. Anyone who fishes for halibut will like this one because it’s easy and it catches fish, two things that are popular with everyone. I came up with this idea one day after getting bored stiff ball bouncing for hours. (Fred has a similar technique that he will write about later. The big difference is that he takes a dim view of conventional bounce balling, so as he says, “I don’t wear myself out bouncing a lead ball up and down and getting bored before I go to my technique.”) It came to me as an easier way to do the same thing as ball bouncing but with 2 rods instead of one and none of that big, heavy ball stuff.

To start you will need the standard rod and reel that you like to use fishing live bait for halibut. A beefy, seven foot bait stick will work here. Second, you will need a lighter weight rod and reel combo for jigging. The idea is as simple as the spread that I am discussing. If you are fishing alone or with others on your boat this is a great way to figure out the pattern for the day. What I mean by this is on some days the fish want something live, sometimes fresh dead, and other times a fast moving jig is the trick. The best way to find out what the fish want is to try them all.

THE FIRST ROD
To start we will talk about the terminal rig that goes on the bait rod. I prefer to use a swivel with a sliding egg sinker with a red bead in between the sinker and a barrel swivel. The reason for the bead is that it will protect the knot you have tied onto the swivel. The sliding sinker will slide and hit the bead every now and then, which makes a “clicking” sound as it works along the bottom. Tie a section of fluorocarbon leader about 3 to 4 feet long to the lower end of the swivel.

The use of fluorocarbon is not because halibut are line shy; it is because of its abrasion resistance. Sure, it might help being that it is almost invisible under water but most halibut are caught in 20 feet or more most of the year and it is quite dark down there. Anyone who has gone diving can attest to the fact that light diminishes the further you go down. The other reason for the longer leader is it allows a live bait to swim more freely and naturally and as you need to you can cut and retie without having to remove the entire leader. One piece of fluorocarbon should last through many hook-ups. Use just enough weight to keep your sinker in contact with the bottom according drift and wind speed.

I recommend the double circle hook technique that is described in this book. It is awesome for all fish and won’t hurt the ones you release. Big baits are always a plus with this set up. You want big halibuts, right?

Now slowly let line out let out until you have a 45 degree angle or more from the boat. Too far is better than too close for this spread. Now that you have your bait rod all set up place the reel in gear and put it in a rod holder near you with the clicker on.

THE SECOND ROD
Using a lighter weight rod for this application is best. I prefer using Spectra for the main line or as a topshot because you will be able to feel the bottom and the fish better. The no stretch of the spectra is perfect for this and it cuts through the water better while drifting. Like Fred, I don’t fill my jigging reel with expensive braid. I’ll put about fifty feet on top and that’s it.
For this application I prefer using a large Fishtrap or other plastic bait, a big sluggo in particular, with at least a 1 ounce jig head. You will need to purchase jig heads weighing from one to three or more ounces, assorted color plastics and some fresh frozen squid or better yet, some big, cured Humbolt squid strips.

A little tip and personal secret I will share with you that many do not know or use is to buy all of your jig heads in the color red. This color jig head should be used with all color of plastics. The reason for this is that it will give the jig the appearance of being a wounded fish, or at least I think it does. Hot pink is another good one.

As a good rule of thumb, start with darker colors on darker days and brighter colors on brighter days. If there is more than one angler, have one start with a bright and the other with a dark colored jig, regardless of the light condition. This will help to shorten the time while you figure out the pattern for the day.

Now tie on a piece of 20 lb. fluorocarbon leader using a surgeon’s or uni knot. Take your defrosted Humbolt or other squid strips and add one to the jig hook by hooking it once in the “nose”, or better yet on one of those little assist hooks Fred likes to use that you have mounted on the shank of your jig and you are ready to go.

(See the book for a picture of this rig.)


Captain Fred’s custom halibut jig. Choose a very small non-corrosive hook for the assist hook. It should vary for different size jigs. There are many ways to attach the assist hook. Pick the one that is easiest for you. And as noted, be sure to mount the skirt/skirts before the assist hook.

HOOK BASICS 101

Don’t forget to sharpen those jig hooks as they are probably not sharp enough out of the box. Drop the jig directly into the water alongside the boat, see what it looks like and then slowly let it fall to the bottom.

ADJUST TO CURRENT AND TIDE

You want to be able to feel the jig head hitting the bottom as you lift the rod tip up and down. If that isn’t happening quickly and cleanly, increase the weight of the jig. Too heavy is better than too light in this application. Once you have figured out the right size, try not to give too much slack in the line as the jig falls because that is when most of the bites come. Using the heavier jig heads will make this easier.

NOW WE HAVE A “MINI BOUNCE BALL”

The heavy jig heads hitting the bottom will be heard by fish for a surprising distance and they will see the sand puffing up around the jig just like ball bouncing. Ahhhhhh - it makes sense now, right? The angler holds the rod and jigs the jig just like the ball when bounce balling. The bait on the bait rod swimming just behind it will pick up the fish not interested in your jig just like the bait in ball bouncing. It can be placed in a rod holder or held by a second angler, which has the additional benefit of involving more than one person in “the fishing”.

As you and the other anglers on your boat are searching an area, try mixing different baits, from live to dead. Be sure to use big baits because they mean big fish and a lot less shorts. Mix the size of the jig heads between anglers because the fish might like a heavier size due to the fact it falls faster or slower with lighter weight. Don’t be afraid to change your plastic colors all day until you find the right one for the conditions.

LIKE TONTO TO THE LONE RANGER

This technique is a great search method for the lone fisherman. It also should be used on very windy days when the drift is faster than most halibut fisherman would think to drift. Remember, it’s mighty hard to out-drift a hungry halibut and once he gets after a drift bait or lure, the current is helping him speed along too. If he wants it, he’ll get it!

I promise you that when you think you are drifting too fast, it will prove to be the go-to method for lots of you. I’m talking 2 to 4 knots of drift or more. When the drift speeds up you just have to use the circle hook rig on the bait rod with heavier weight to keep it in contact with the bottom and add a heavier jig head to keep in touch with the bottom too. The halibut will take care of the rest.

END OF EXCERPT FROM HALIBUT FISHERMAN'S BIBLE ]]> Fishing Chit Chat Fred Archer http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168822-1-many-ways-skin-halibut.html Repairing/replacing hoop netting http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168803-repairing-replacing-hoop-netting.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:35:18 GMT Ok have a few holes is some hoops from last trip and need to fix them. Getting tired of fixing the danielson nets, but man they are the best I have used. What do you use to repar and what... Ok have a few holes is some hoops from last trip and need to fix them.

Getting tired of fixing the danielson nets, but man they are the best I have used.

What do you use to repar and what method? Also is there a source for replacement netting? ]]> Fishing Chit Chat ISLAND BOUND http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168803-repairing-replacing-hoop-netting.html Consumption guidelines http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168695-consumption-guidelines.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:30:56 GMT I have been on the FCEF website and have gotten some of the consumption guidelines in my head, but does anyone know where to get info on species not on their little chart? I fish in the redzone off... I have been on the FCEF website and have gotten some of the consumption guidelines in my head, but does anyone know where to get info on species not on their little chart? I fish in the redzone off PV and am concerned about eating stuff that's not on the chart... lobster, sheephead, octopus etc... Anyone got any nfo? ]]> Fishing Chit Chat dbrunes http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168695-consumption-guidelines.html help me http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168669-help-me.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:59:26 GMT :2gunsfiring_v1:im a n00b :Death_To_Above: :2gunsfiring_v1:im a n00b
:Death_To_Above: ]]> Fishing Chit Chat disturbedgamer http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168669-help-me.html Boat Fire MDR last night? http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168663-boat-fire-mdr-last-night.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:48:51 GMT Anyone have any info on the boat that went up 3 mi outside of Marina Del Rey last night about sunset?
The Coasties were asking everyone to be on the lookout for possible people in the water & several of us helped search until they got a few choppers in the area. Looked like a good size blaze but they were able to tow what was left back in but last I heard they never found anyone?

Impressive to see the boys doing their job, quite an operation. ]]> Fishing Chit Chat Josh D http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168663-boat-fire-mdr-last-night.html and fishing http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168662-fishing.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:46:00 GMT on the san clemente peir. Any advice??? on the san clemente peir. Any advice??? ]]> Fishing Chit Chat disturbedgamer http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168662-fishing.html Question? Colonett Cod Set-ups http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168657-colonett-cod-set-ups.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:17:36 GMT I just picked up a Penn 145 mid-sized squidder that has the complete Newell kit...It has 50# Spectra on it that's new...I am thinking it would be a great little reel for the shallower stones in 100-250' of water...but I am thinking I could fish it to 350' if necessary...I will put it on my Sabre 670 XH...Any thoughts?????

Was also thinking about putting 50# Spectra on my Narrow 501 (newell kit) as well...Should be a sweet set-up...No???

Jax Jigs/Shrimp Flies/Mucho Torpedos....Right???

Last ?....I just aquired some of the older,larger Salas TNT and PDQ cod jigs...16-24 oz??? My pops and I used to fish them back in the day and got big lings and cows...Do they still get bit????...Any advice on a set-up to fish these monsters??? How bout my 4/0 Yellowtail Special (50# Mono) on my Calstar 646...Thanx Plugslinger7x:jig::High_Five ]]> Fishing Chit Chat PlugSlinger7x http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168657-colonett-cod-set-ups.html Warrior Fishing Trip Idea http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168608-warrior-fishing-trip-idea.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:04:49 GMT Several months ago, I had the pleasure of joining many other BDers for a Warrior Fishing Trip. As part of this trip, around forty Marines and twenty captains enjoyed a Friday night BBQ meal and a... Several months ago, I had the pleasure of joining many other BDers for a Warrior Fishing Trip. As part of this trip, around forty Marines and twenty captains enjoyed a Friday night BBQ meal and a great Saturday on the water. This trip involved a lot of planning, a few snags, and a lot of time and effort. All of which were rewarded by a bunch of smiling Marines having a good time.

I would like to initiate a simpler ongoing version of the Warrior Fishing concept. The main objective of this program will be to get as many soldiers out on the water fishing as possible. I am open to any ideas and/or suggestions and hope to get others to participate as well.

Here is the concept:
On the first Saturday of each month, my boat and whoever else can join me will meet at the Dana Landing Ramp and take soldiers fishing. We'll get a boat count the week before and put together some Marines to go fishing.

Last time, we had some "issues" with the money that was donated. I don't want the Marines to have to pay for licenses and I am sure that all of the captains could use some help with bait and gas money. Does anybody have an idea of how we could collect and distribute funds for these item? I look forward to everyone's ideas and seeing you all on the water. ]]> Fishing Chit Chat ChupacabraMB http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168608-warrior-fishing-trip-idea.html Dana Landing Block Party 11-28-09! http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168590-dana-landing-block-party-11-28-09-a.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:54:36 GMT Click the image to open in full size.

Dana Landing is having a block party!

Barbeque, Raffles, Seminars, Deals, and MORE!

Come on down and check out the different booths from the sponsors!

Berkley, Crows Nest, West Marine, Phenix, MC Swimbaits, Hobie, Kaenon plus many others!

There will be plenty of great deals to be had:
Samples, $3 a lb for weights, 3 Sevenstrand tuna clones for $10, 3 Sevenstrand Marlin lures for $20, and much more!

Let's Talk Hook Up will be broadcasting from 7-9AM.

Shark Fishing seminar by Jack Vincent of Osprey charters at 10AM

Fishing Plastics Seminar by Cory Sanden of MC Swimbaits at 11AM

Kayak and inshore fishing seminar with Larry Lauman from Hobie at 12PM

This is a great event to come down and spend the day!
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]]> Fishing Chit Chat Marcus http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168590-dana-landing-block-party-11-28-09-a.html Whats the inshore bite like http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168544-whats-inshore-bite-like.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:20:02 GMT Im back in town and was wonderin if its worth going on and tryin for some bass Im back in town and was wonderin if its worth going on and tryin for some bass ]]> Fishing Chit Chat SNEEKEE http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168544-whats-inshore-bite-like.html Hitting the Big Bay/Pt loma area http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168535-hitting-big-bay-pt-loma-area.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:46:31 GMT Rented a 18' CC for my birthday this saturday, going to give the arms a rest from the kayak. Taking the wife out and want to get on something besides spotties. We ususally fish the kayak around Tidelands and Harbor Island for all the spotties we can catch with an occasional short hali. Looking to get into some bigger fish (hali/cuda/bonita). Anyone got any suggestions. I am not asking for coordinates some some general locations. Thanks in advance for any help... ]]> Fishing Chit Chat rickp http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168535-hitting-big-bay-pt-loma-area.html Rigging? Have you seen this before? http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168499-have-you-seen-before.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:28:41 GMT Have you seen this before? Im making 3 of them for halibut this weekend, got a bet with my bro. they think its a joke. Image:... Have you seen this before? Im making 3 of them for halibut this weekend, got a bet with my bro. they think its a joke.
Click the image to open in full size. ]]> Fishing Chit Chat Gut3 http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168499-have-you-seen-before.html look for free lead http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168464-look-free-lead.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:48:11 GMT if u have alot of lead and dont want it i love to come get it thank you if u have alot of lead and dont want it i love to come get it


thank you ]]> Fishing Chit Chat calibassfishing http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/fishing-chit-chat/168464-look-free-lead.html