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Title: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 14, 2017, 02:26:03 PM
Hey, by chance, anybody going out this Saturday out of HMB have one or two spare DD6 that they can sell me? I'll be there about 4:30/5 AM. Too late for Amazon Prime, checked at  Dick's, Big 5 and all local bait shops in the area and nothin'
I'm in the SF area and willing to come to you tonight or tomorrow night. Or again, I'll be paddling out of the jaws early this Saturday.
Thanks in advance!!!!
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: bmb on September 14, 2017, 02:32:14 PM
did you try calling Hi's?  I wish I could help, I have 3 of them right now but I'm not planning to fish sat and I won't be coming into the office for work tomorrow.
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: bmb on September 14, 2017, 02:33:06 PM
btw Wal mart sells the original d6, not the dd6.  But the fish have been shallow enough that the original would probably work.
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: chopper on September 14, 2017, 02:35:18 PM
I'm planning to go out as well - I've got a spare Pink Lady diver that you can borrow. It's caught salmon in the past. Probably be there by 5:30 at the old pier.

Cheers,
Brad
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: WillFo on September 14, 2017, 02:40:27 PM
They have them at Petaluma Sport Shop & Dive, or did two days ago. That might be farther than you want to drive though.   I will probably be at HMB at 5 on Saturday, but can't guarantee it.
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 14, 2017, 02:40:41 PM
Thx Brad! I'd prefer that than the banana sinker. And Walmart is a bit out of my range right now. Closest one is in Mtn View. Thats just not an option with the kids, homework, dinner, bath, daddy duties..
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: chopper on September 14, 2017, 02:42:22 PM
No worries - glad to help.
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 14, 2017, 02:42:56 PM
Thx. It's me and my buddy. We'll be out there rigging up a blue and sand colored Malibu Yak. Two filipino dudes in a grey Tacoma and White Denali. I'll also be on ch 69. We'll buy em off of you.
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: WillFo on September 14, 2017, 02:43:53 PM
You care what color? You need two?
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 14, 2017, 02:46:33 PM
We tried Hi's, Gus, New Coastside. Nothing!
And color? Beggers cant be choosers. Rather use any available color than the banana weight.
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 14, 2017, 02:47:24 PM
And yes, 2 please
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Eddie on September 14, 2017, 02:48:14 PM
I'm planning to go out as well - I've got a spare Pink Lady diver that you can borrow. It's caught salmon in the past. Probably be there by 5:30 at the old pier.

Cheers,
Brad
That's the size that Cal caught his on, bout' 3oz ?
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 14, 2017, 02:50:02 PM
You coming out again Eddie?

Jeff
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: yakyakyak on September 14, 2017, 02:50:55 PM

Fisherman's Warehouse or Bass Pro Shop in San Jose ... FW closed early but has better choices, but BPS stays open later than FW.

Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: chopper on September 14, 2017, 02:52:36 PM
It's 3.5 oz.
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Eddie on September 14, 2017, 02:54:21 PM
You coming out again Eddie?

Jeff
I wish brah, gotta cut hair like a maniac on Saturdays, get two will ya? :smt006
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 14, 2017, 03:02:02 PM
Its just gonna have to work. Thanks again!
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: AlexB on September 14, 2017, 03:08:02 PM
Might be worth calling West Marine in Oakland. They have some salmon fishing gear.

I personally like the 7-oz Double Deep Six (the heavier version of the smaller size). But like others said, with the fish biting shallow just about any diver should do the trick.


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Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 14, 2017, 03:18:18 PM
Thx for the input Alex. Didnt even think about West Marine
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: P-Sherman on September 14, 2017, 03:22:53 PM
I saw some at the tackle shop at HMB  last Saturday, they were selling them for $19.95 each.

:(
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: AlexB on September 14, 2017, 03:24:01 PM
That's a ripoff, but still a whole lot cheaper than dropping lead!


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Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 14, 2017, 03:31:47 PM
Of course West Marine near me doesnt have any. But West Marine in Alameda does. Just my luck. That is just way too far.
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 14, 2017, 03:32:34 PM
At 19.95? Wow..thats why its in stock. Lol!
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: WillFo on September 14, 2017, 03:33:48 PM
OK, I got you 2 DD6. See you Saturday. Grey Ford f250, grey camo Trident 13.
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 14, 2017, 03:42:32 PM
You are a savior! I got you!
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Str8FishiN on September 14, 2017, 03:42:54 PM

Fisherman's Warehouse or Bass Pro Shop in San Jose ... FW closed early but has better choices, but BPS stays open later than FW.

FW closes at 8pm on Thursdays. 
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Cal on September 14, 2017, 03:47:52 PM
I'm planning to go out as well - I've got a spare Pink Lady diver that you can borrow. It's caught salmon in the past. Probably be there by 5:30 at the old pier.

Cheers,
Brad
That's the size that Cal caught his on, bout' 3oz ?

Yup, 4inch 3.5oz pink.  :smt001
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 14, 2017, 03:50:57 PM


Looked online, West Marine's website. Said that they had a couple in stock. The young lady went to check, nothin'.  Manager got on the phone and said "unfortunately the inventory online doesn't account for theft"  Lol! Damn dishonest fisherman!!
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: bmb on September 14, 2017, 04:30:45 PM
I saw some at the tackle shop at HMB  last Saturday, they were selling them for $19.95 each.

:(
they're not much cheaper on amazon.  what's the retail on them anyways, $12.99?
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 14, 2017, 04:39:56 PM
$15 or so..
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Ibewyakattack83 on September 14, 2017, 04:52:31 PM
Walmart sells deep six divers for 15 bucks and they close at midnight. if you can't make it to fishermans in time Walmart is key. I've also found that dicks sporting goods has salmon gear but not sure if they have any divers.
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 14, 2017, 04:58:36 PM
Nothing up toward here, SF area
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: yakyakyak on September 14, 2017, 05:10:57 PM

Alternatively, just use a sliding sinker setup, 10oz, just more lines.  Like AlexB said, the fish is so shallow.
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Darius (Burong Isda) on September 14, 2017, 05:50:24 PM

Alternatively, just use a sliding sinker setup, 10oz, just more lines.  Like AlexB said, the fish is so shallow.
I caught my salmon at bolinas on a 3oz sliding (well kinda made it sliding :smt044) i have few 1lb ball I could try.
Title: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: AlexB on September 14, 2017, 06:19:39 PM

Alternatively, just use a sliding sinker setup, 10oz, just more lines.  Like AlexB said, the fish is so shallow.
I caught my salmon at bolinas on a 3oz sliding (well kinda made it sliding :smt044) i have few 1lb ball I could try.
A 1-lb ball with a 3-way swivel and dropper would do just fine. Similar to a bounceball rig for halibut. You'd have a dangling ball to watch out for when you're netting the fish, but that's definitely not a deal breaker.

Heavy lead on droppers (not releases) is a pretty standard way to catch salmon in the estuaries up north (Columbia, etc) where the fish are often holding around 15-25 feet down. No reason it wouldn't work here, too, when the fish are at a similar depth.


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Title: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: AlexB on September 14, 2017, 06:22:37 PM
Just throwing this out there... I fully realize it's off topic...

If you like having local tackle shops in your neighborhood (or any kind of local shop for that matter)... STOP SHOPPING AT WALMART AND SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!!!

(End rant...)


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Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 14, 2017, 07:11:30 PM
Lol. I think most people rather go to local BS first anyways. Not only are you supporting local businesses they usually know the scoop on whats going on on the water. You cant go into Dick's Walmart or Big 5 and ask the 18 year old kid at the register what are the fish biting on today.




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Alternatively, just use a sliding sinker setup, 10oz, just more lines.  Like AlexB said, the fish is so shallow.
I caught my salmon at bolinas on a 3oz sliding (well kinda made it sliding :smt044) i have few 1lb ball I could try.
A 1-lb ball with a 3-way swivel and dropper would do just fine. Similar to a bounceball rig for halibut. You'd have a dangling ball to watch out for when you're netting the fish, but that's definitely not a deal breaker.

Heavy lead on droppers (not releases) is a pretty standard way to catch salmon in the estuaries up north (Columbia, etc) where the fish are often holding around 15-25 feet down. No reason it wouldn't work here, too, when the fish are at a similar depth.


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Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 14, 2017, 07:13:28 PM
Not trying to do the 1 lb ball. Thanks. I'll save that for the party boat
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: bmb on September 14, 2017, 10:08:44 PM
Just throwing this out there... I fully realize it's off topic...

If you like having local tackle shops in your neighborhood (or any kind of local shop for that matter)... STOP SHOPPING AT WALMART AND SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!!!

(End rant...)


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you go where you can.  he tried all those other ones but they were sold out.  I don't have many tackle stores locally that are open any time that I can actually go.  I go to FW in Manteca any time I can, but the tri-valley is a fishing store desert. We only have guns fishing and other stuff, and they're only "OK".  They didn't carry deep six the last time i visited, and they recently cut their hours of operation.  I'll buy my annie's mac and cheese wherever i feel like.
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: hightide on September 14, 2017, 10:47:44 PM
Just crazy glue 1oz sinkers on both side of the regular deep six for now.
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 15, 2017, 05:44:29 AM
Thanks for the help and tips folks. See you out on the water tomrrow!
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Eddie on September 15, 2017, 07:46:33 AM
Just crazy glue 1oz sinkers on both side of the regular deep six for now.
I put a snap swivel in the front and hung a torpedo weight 4-5oz from mine...
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 15, 2017, 08:33:21 AM
Just crazy glue 1oz sinkers on both side of the regular deep six for now.
I put a snap swivel in the front and hung a torpedo weight 4-5oz from mine...

Thats a good one..
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 15, 2017, 09:11:45 AM
Hey folks! My buddy Ron and I are going to fire up the mini grill near the picnic tables by the yak rental area (if permissible) after fishing HMB. If that's not an option we'll fire it up in his or my truck bed. We'll have chicken tacos going. Feel free to come on by and grab some grub and say hello. Obviously I haven't met most of you and we figure this would be a good way to do that. Dont be shy!!! Come on over!! Look for two Filipino dudes grillin it upon your return from the waters!! :smt006

Jeff
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Rock Hopper on September 15, 2017, 09:26:30 AM
I'll be grilling up some hot dogs and sausages, as well.

Come find us in the upper parking lot.
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: chopper on September 15, 2017, 09:28:37 AM
What - no one's planning on grilling a fresh salmon filet?
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 15, 2017, 09:34:17 AM
Sounds good!!!! If we're in sync upon coming back we'll just put it together if you'd like. We can discuss that on the radio when we call it quits.
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Fish Master1 on September 15, 2017, 09:36:40 AM
See you there.
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 15, 2017, 09:37:06 AM
Lol. I havent hooked a chromie yet!! Im on a mission though!
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Darius (Burong Isda) on September 15, 2017, 12:04:12 PM
HMB has tackle store opens at 5 AM I think. I saw them carrying DD but a little pricey. I'm planning on being there tomorrow. see you guys.

Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 15, 2017, 12:27:48 PM
HMB has tackle store opens at 5 AM I think. I saw them carrying DD but a little pricey. I'm planning on being there tomorrow. see you guys.

Sounds good! See you there!
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Str8FishiN on September 15, 2017, 02:21:19 PM
What - no one's planning on grilling a fresh salmon filet?

Whoever catches their first kayak chrome tomorrow, we're celebrating by making your fish into sushi!  LOL!  Make sure you bleed them out OTW! 
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: SmokeOnTheWater on September 15, 2017, 02:22:45 PM
What - no one's planning on grilling a fresh salmon filet?

Whoever catches their first kayak chrome tomorrow, we're celebrating by making your fish into sushi!  LOL!  Make sure you bleed them out OTW!

+1.  Nobody wants to eat bloody salmon, please make sure to bleed your fish immediately!   :smt005
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: HamachiJohn on September 15, 2017, 02:55:54 PM
Damn, sounds like a party worth attending... Even if u don't fish...

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Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 15, 2017, 03:39:55 PM
Damn, sounds like a party worth attending... Even if u don't fish...

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Its gonna be!! My buddy is bringing his grill and Im bringing everything else. Make sure you all come by. I dont want to bring any meat home as it will get wasted. (When it comes to meat, I only consume what I catch or kill)
I know it sounds funny to some but it works for me..
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: lorikay2 on September 15, 2017, 07:23:24 PM
I'll be there! Been scrambling to get the gear together but it came out nicely. Still kinda confused as to where to launch but it'll work out. See you there dark and early!
Steve
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 15, 2017, 07:26:05 PM
I'll be there! Been scrambling to get the gear together but it came out nicely. Still kinda confused as to where to launch but it'll work out. See you there dark and early!
Steve

Steve, if you are there between 5-6 AM you will see alot of kayak traffic. Unload by the kayak rental place and  park above at the lot. Send me a PM and I'll shoot you my number. Or you can always hit us up on the radio.
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 15, 2017, 07:29:15 PM
Just came from the store. Got boneless chicken, a few thin sliced pork chops, a few shrimp skewers, salsa, guac and tortillas! Come feast with us after and share your story of the day with us!!
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: ReelKnots on September 15, 2017, 07:29:38 PM
I'll be grilling up some hot dogs and sausages, as well.

Come find us in the upper parking lot.

Yeah! Pare ko, come over!! I will be cooking pork ribs ( Tamarind Soup ) sinigang also!!   :smt006


-Kiel
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Spring45 on September 15, 2017, 07:48:16 PM
I'll be grilling up some hot dogs and sausages, as well.

Come find us in the upper parking lot.

Yeah! Pare ko, come over!! I will be cooking pork ribs ( Tamarind Soup ) sinigang also!!   :smt006


-Kiel

Yee!!! Sinigang!!
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: Ibewyakattack83 on September 16, 2017, 04:57:03 PM
how did today go?
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: lorikay2 on September 16, 2017, 05:25:12 PM
Was on the water at 6 and started trolling south east. Pick up a 12-13lbs'r within the first 15 mins! Pretty exciting to be netting a fish in the dark under the stars. Thought is was going to be a quick limit, pic up a few rockies and go home. Nope. An hour went by and finally picked up another one but it was undersized. Trolled all day ended it with three more scraped baits. Only saw one fish netted and the radio was super quiet. Slow for most.
Fish were in 45fow on a DD straight bait on a chrom crippled anchovy. Did get to watch a guy and his chick pull in a small thrasher. Asked me if i wanted it. He thought it was trash. Convinced him to keep it.

Steve
Title: Re: DD6 for this Sat @ HMB
Post by: JohnnyAb on September 17, 2017, 09:44:46 AM
Way to go Steve!

I'm glad you got out there

 :smt006 🤙