http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/ Inshore and Offshore reports en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:36:10 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/ http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/168900-5-days-fishing-mboy-another-big-sturgeon.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:55:48 GMT My son joined me this week at Rio Vista, (on the Sacramento River) and we fished Tue-Thurs at Decker Island and also down at my honey hole on Suisun Bay. We were skunked both days at Decker, but... My son joined me this week at Rio Vista, (on the Sacramento River) and we fished Tue-Thurs at Decker Island and also down at my honey hole on Suisun Bay.

We were skunked both days at Decker, but fortunately Thursday dawned
calm and sunny, making a cruise down to Suisun possible. We fished my
honey hole near Roe and Ryer Islands. As the last two hours of our fishing time for the week approached, we finally got that little sturgeon nibble. Fish On!


She gave us a great fight, breaching twice and giving Dean quite a thrill as he fought his first sturgeon ever. She weighed in at 38 pounds and measured 55 inches. She fell for - as usual - eel.


Photos and more story at my home page www.FishWisher.com


Dale ]]> Northern California Inshore/Offshore Reports FishWisher http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/168900-5-days-fishing-mboy-another-big-sturgeon.html http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/168442-sunday-crab.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:25:44 GMT The Crab season started Nov. 7th for us sport crabbers and Nov. 15 for the commercial boys. Nov. 7th was too rough for us but by the following Saturday the seas were coming down and the wind was... The Crab season started Nov. 7th for us sport crabbers and Nov. 15 for the commercial boys. Nov. 7th was too rough for us but by the following Saturday the seas were coming down and the wind was forcast to be light for Sunday the 15th. We arrived at Half Moon Bay Harbor around 8am, baited our nine crab traps and three spot prawn traps, went out about five miles to 150 feet of water and started dropping the traps. By 10:00am the traps were in the water and we went back to shore for four hours to sit in the sun. In the off season I re-built my home-made crab puller and changed the wire from 14 ga. to 8 ga. and a new foot switch, the puller had alot more power, this was good because the second trap had around 30 crabs with 16 keepers. WE all went home with limits and I'll bet we sent back another 50 keepers and 100 too small. Yes the crabbing was great but no super big jumbos. WE steamed 20 at a time Maryland style with old bay, salt , pepper, and vinegar for 20 minutes. The meat is firm and the crabs are full, good eats tonight! No prawns in the new traps, it was a test, to get the spot prawns I may have to go much deeper, like 600 ft.
Mark ]]> Northern California Inshore/Offshore Reports markmesser http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/168442-sunday-crab.html http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/168404-dino-hunting-shore.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:18:02 GMT Fished a couple shoreline spots near OAP with live grass shrimp on Saturday. No hookups, but had a few taps, and saw 3 jumpers just off the shore. There are fish there..... Fished a couple shoreline spots near OAP with live grass shrimp on Saturday. No hookups, but had a few taps, and saw 3 jumpers just off the shore. There are fish there..... ]]> Northern California Inshore/Offshore Reports ICA http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/168404-dino-hunting-shore.html http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/168018-nov-11-another-sacramento-river-sturgeon.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:35:46 GMT My fishin' buddy John joined me for a trip to Brannan and Decker
Island. We dropped anchor about 0830 at the same spot as the past few weeks, just off Decker Island and as close to the shipping channel as we
could.

Around 1030 he set the hook into a lazy sturgeon who didn't want to
fight. In five minutes a 55" sturgeon was at the side of the boat. He
was so lazy he didn't make even one run. He was a good looking fish,
but acted very weird. We released him and kept at it 'til sundown, but
no more action for us.

A nearby boat caught a 75" and released it, and another just above the
minimum size, by what we could see, and kept it.

Another great sturgeon day!

Photos on my homepage www.FishWisher.com


Dale ]]> Northern California Inshore/Offshore Reports FishWisher http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/168018-nov-11-another-sacramento-river-sturgeon.html http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/167957-san-luis-obispo-hooping.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:18:06 GMT anyone ever hooped in the San Luis Obispo area?? Like around Shell Beach?? I was thinking about trying... anyone ever hooped in the San Luis Obispo area?? Like around Shell Beach?? I was thinking about trying... ]]> Northern California Inshore/Offshore Reports bigjake http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/167957-san-luis-obispo-hooping.html http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/167948-san-pablo-bay.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:03:43 GMT Fished San Pablo bay for the outgoing tide.Anchored out from Rat rock in 16 feet of water.Shark attack.Baby spinydogtooth shark.About 12-15 inches.Caught about 8 of them.Flat calm and no rain.Mc... Fished San Pablo bay for the outgoing tide.Anchored out from Rat rock in 16 feet of water.Shark attack.Baby spinydogtooth shark.About 12-15 inches.Caught about 8 of them.Flat calm and no rain.Mc Near's fishing pier is closed.Look like they are rebiulding the pier.The t part is not there and part of the walkway is missing.Herring and eeel bait. ]]> Northern California Inshore/Offshore Reports fishe http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/167948-san-pablo-bay.html http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/167880-time-band-together.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:29:00 GMT OK Nor Cal its time to start getting serious about the MLPA coming to your area. We all need to ban together, as one, and boycott fishing licenses next year. We fisherman brought in over... OK Nor Cal its time to start getting serious about the MLPA coming to your area.

We all need to ban together, as one, and boycott fishing licenses next year. We fisherman brought in over $63,000,000 to the state in license fees. This will get the states attention !!!

You need to start writing all your local Legislators about these planned closures and let them know that you will only vote for the people who stand up against the closures. You need to get mass public backing !!! The only way to stop this BS is by getting voters on your side.

Boycott licenses, ban together, and start KICKING SOME ASS !!!! ]]> Northern California Inshore/Offshore Reports mooningu http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/167880-time-band-together.html http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/167697-tomales-bay-crabbing.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:51:35 GMT Went out Sat, 11-7-09 in my buddy's tin boat. Just had four crappy triangle traps that I got for a buck at a garage sale. Went out at 9am and were back by noon as the wind started coming up. Ended up with 4 dungeness and about 30 rock/red crabs on chicken backs and squid. Both types were very tasty ]]> Northern California Inshore/Offshore Reports mswifty http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/167697-tomales-bay-crabbing.html http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/167610-hmb-2009-crab-opener.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:13:55 GMT As in years past, this crab season started by getting the gear ready the week before.

Some of my gear is showing it's age, and I'm afraid a few of the pots will be staying in the ocean at the end of this season.

So the weekend finally came. We went to Manny's the night before, and loaded all the bait cars, cages, and pens, with bait. Loaded 26 pots onto Diabla, and the next day launched the pots, not without a talking to by the harbor master. He thought it was too rough to go out. It wasn't.


I like the peace sign.

Saw the Concrete butt pirate out there.

Nice string Manny.

Booty. Poor thing needs to get out of the slip.

Saw this "Guy" at the dock.

So with the gear in, it was time to pull some crab. We had Manny, Manny's neighbor Roberto, Rod, Mel, and myself. There was some big water out there, but very doable.

First pull.


Then we settled into the grind. Pull, measure, into the hold, repeat.



Check out the wall of water behind Mel. Did I mention it was big!

This makes me happy.

Poor Betty caught the crabs.

This is what 50 crab looks like!


Robert and Scott met us at the slip and gave us a hand getting everything up to the parking lot where Johnny law was waiting.

I was a little upset that he was putting our nice clean crabs in the dirt, but that's what he gets paid to do. All checked out, and it was time to get our grub on.


Dan must have smelled the crab all the way from Rocklin.

Robert showing the vast array of beer we had.

Time to eat!



Then these guy's showed up!


Then Papa got a case of the crabs!

Chillin!

Even McLovin showed up, WITH PIZZA!

Things get a little fuzzy at this point. Val and Steve showed up, Richard, and Gary were there, Will and his lovely wife was there. Hell I even partied with Mike Guraudo. At one point we went down to the Concrete Jim and had some mighty fine cocktails. Thanks Jim. Then I went back up and partied with the BS group. Great bunch of people! Majek even showed up.

I left the harbor around midnight, and had to be back at 7:30 to do another pull. Man, I woke up all fucked up. I gave Graz, (Fred's), a ride down to the harbor, but had no intention of getting on the boat. After much verbal punishment, I came on board. I knew it was going to be bad. We had a big crew today. Manny, his Neighbor Roberto, Rod, Mel Nelson, Graziano and me.

Water was a little better today, but just a little.

Fortunatly the pots were plugged.


Then it hit me. Headache, hangover, no food, and lot's of coffee=

Man I felt like shit, but did I get any sympathy? Hell no!
They just kept crabbing.



70 crab, from 6 pots, in 1 hour. These guy's kicked ass.

Say cheese.

One of the best boat pilots you will ever meet! Thanks for a great weekend Manny! Now let the crab games begin!!!!!!!!!!!!
]]> Northern California Inshore/Offshore Reports PeteK http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/167610-hmb-2009-crab-opener.html http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/167431-sturgeon-still-reeling-em-sacramento-river.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:04:43 GMT I just got back from three nights at Brannan Island Park (near Rio Vista on the Sacramento River). I fished Tuesday through Thursday, and caught a total of three sturgeon. Tuesday was a blank, but... I just got back from three nights at Brannan Island Park (near Rio Vista on the Sacramento River). I fished Tuesday through Thursday, and caught a total of three sturgeon.

Tuesday was a blank, but a flat calm and beautiful day on the Sacramento River.

Wednesday was breezy, but after aborting a trip to Suisun due to a very rough river, I came back to the same old spot off Decker. During the afternoon I reeled in two sturgeon, both females (I'm pretty sure) and both about 66" or more and probably close to 70 lbs. I released both to continue the mission upriver.

Thursday my friend, Willie, joined me and after a few unsuccessful sets to what seemed to be sturgeon bites, we got onto one tough ol' male sturgeon. After Willie got it to the boat he measured in at 55" and weighed 31 Lbs. That was Willie's first sturgeon and he's now joined me on the downward spiral to uselessness.

All fish fell for eel.

More info and photos at my homepage FishWisher's Home Page - Windows Live

Dale ]]> Northern California Inshore/Offshore Reports FishWisher http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/167431-sturgeon-still-reeling-em-sacramento-river.html http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/167186-crab-season-north-coast.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:47:51 GMT It never fails xxxxxxxxxxxx Thursday: S wind 20 to 25 kt. Rain likely, mainly after 10am. WNW swell 6 feet at 13 seconds. Wind waves 7 to 8 ft. Thursday Night: S wind 20 to 25 kt becoming SW... It never fails


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Thursday: S wind 20 to 25 kt. Rain likely, mainly after 10am. WNW swell 6 feet at 13 seconds. Wind waves 7 to 8 ft.

Thursday Night: S wind 20 to 25 kt becoming SW 9 to 14 kt after midnight. Rain. WNW swell 7 feet becoming 10 feet. Wind waves 9 ft subsiding to 5 ft.

Friday: SW wind 5 to 9 kt becoming WNW in the morning. Rain likely before 6am, then showers likely. WNW swell 18 feet. Wind waves around 1 ft.

Friday Night: S wind 5 to 15 kt. A chance of showers. WNW swell 21 feet. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft.

Saturday: S wind 6 to 15 kt becoming NNW in the morning. A chance of showers. WNW swell 21 feet. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft.

Saturday Night: WNW wind 7 to 9 kt becoming NNE after midnight. A chance of showers. WNW swell 20 feet. Wind waves around 1 ft.

Sunday: NNE wind 5 to 7 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt in the morning. A chance of showers. WNW swell 19 feet. Wind waves 1 ft or less. ]]> Northern California Inshore/Offshore Reports Jan from Humbol http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/167186-crab-season-north-coast.html http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/166294-clear-lake-fishing-report.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:05:17 GMT Drove up to Clear Lake on Saturday morning to fish for the weekend.Great weather.Low 80's and light wind.Go to Blue fish cove with a buddy.Checked in early.Went to Nice and fished off the pier.Caught 2 nice Largemouth bass.About 3 lbs each using a creature bait.Lots of small baitfish in the water.Went back to the Bluefish motel.they were 4 guys fishing for catfish all night there.Caught about 5 cats up to 10 lbs at night using stink baits.Got up early Sunday morning and fished off the dock for 3 small under size bass on a lizard.Great time. ]]> Northern California Inshore/Offshore Reports fishe http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/166294-clear-lake-fishing-report.html http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/165984-awesome-sturgeon-bite-sacramento-river.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:28:27 GMT This week's three day sturgeon safari just off the ship channel near Decker Island, just south of Rio Vista, Ca on the Sacramento River was unusually productive!

I had five hooked over the three days, and three of them to the boat. I released two at opposite ends of the slot - one about 46" and maybe 25 pounds, another around 66" and 65+ pounds, I'd guess. I couldn't get a good measure of him in the water, so released him to pursue his pleasure upriver at the spawn. I kept one at 49" and 30 pounds. (That's my second kept sturgie of the year; I now have one tag left.)Every one of them took the same old lamprey eel I've been carving on for six months - actually longer than that, I think. I've frozen and thawed it several times, and it still works great! Figuring the time one eel lasts, at $40 per, they're still the cheapest sturgeon bait around!

Wow! I'm still buzzed. It was an exciting three days of brawling with the mighty sturgeon.

Photos and complete story at my homepage www.FishWisher.com

Dale ]]> Northern California Inshore/Offshore Reports FishWisher http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/northern-california-inshore-offshore-reports/165984-awesome-sturgeon-bite-sacramento-river.html