Sturgeon on sat 1-22?

OK. Joel.....we will be on Channel 69 or I will call you on your cell.  Meet us at the Bathrooms at Sloat Ave.

Ken

Ken - we can meet at Oyster Point Bait and Tackle instead. I just called them and they have ghost shrimp available. Unless you guys already have bait?

Let me know.

Hey Joel,

The may have them.  Remember in the pass few outtings.  The grass shrimp or the ghost were never there.

Ken

OK - I'll meet you guys on sloat Ave. VHF 69

Slightly off topic but does anyone know where to get the cable tightener for a snare in the san jose area?

Check your local Ace Hardware stores.  I found mine at Pagano's in Alameda.  I know Home Depot doesn't stock'em.

With all this press from Josh's Sturgeon, this Saturday's outing seems to be a big one.

Can we get a head count, just to see how many yakkers will be present? Should be great for some publicity and let the people know that kayak fishing is alive and well in NorCal.

I've got myself, Redfish (Robert) and Alabama (Ethan) from PFiC as definites, so that's 3. Let's see if we can hold our own Sturgeon Bowl.

One idea I have is to flag a passing Power Boat and see if they can take a group shot, but that would be only possible toward the end of the day when everyone's done fishing.

add me, Joel, Ken, Art, Josh, and Chris. That makes 9! A nice armada!

Count me in as well.  

Bill, I'm heading up from S.J.  Can you PM me your address?

Anyone have luck with frozen grass shrimp?  Mel Cotton's has some -- a guy there says a great place for sturgeon in the south bay is at the Towers out of Alviso Slough.  Gotta scout that out soon...

-- Dave

Hey Guys,

Since to sounds like there a few more guys coming with us.  Maybe meeting at the Safeway near Bill's house would be better.  Like to get there at 7:45am on Sat.  Leave the parking lot at 8am.

The Safeway is on San Carlos and Meridian.  Would this be better for you Bill?

We will stop for bait at the two shops near the launch site.
Ken

Damn... with a such a big group... I'm almost sure someone will score another dino.  I just hope it's finally me .  Heck... I'd be happy with a shaker.  I've help others land one, but have yet to catch my first one.

Anyone have luck with frozen grass shrimp?  

Dave... I wouldn't recommend using frozen grass shrimp... Basically, they get mushy after they've been frozen and don't stay on the hook very well at all.  

I'd highly recommend picking up fresh, live shrimp for your best chances.

Erik

what time? frozen shrimp are too soft.

Safeway is fine. San Carlos and Meridian 7:45am Saturday. This seems like the biggest crew since the Davenport Derby!! Awesome!

OK Safeway it is.  Everyone, please bring a small cooler or sometime you can keep ice in.  The ghost & grass shrimp, plus your herring or eel will thank you for it.  

Also, carry a few salmon ball (2 1/2 to 3 lb) to help your anchor stay down.  You can not see or feel the hit if you are slowly drifting because of lack of weight or anchor line.

Ken