Quote from: simplycook on February 08, 2018, 08:14:11 PM

That 2nd rod stamp is only allowed for inland waters and east of the Carquinez bridge (I believe). 
I run into so many guys who misunderstand this.  Only way to use two rods/rigs/traps in the SF and SP Bay would be off a public fishing pier.

That is also incorrect. You can fish off a fishing pier without a license, but you still have to follow the fishing regulations, which means only 1 rod in San Francisco and San Pablo bay.

Quote from: traildad on February 07, 2018, 12:37:47 PM

Looking at my previous posts I wrote it is 5ft long and 3lbs. Yes galvanized and it is the heaviest size Home Depot sells.

Thank you and tight lines!

Quote from: Eddie on February 07, 2018, 09:54:50 AM

Quote from: bmb on February 07, 2018, 09:44:56 AM

Quote from: Eddie on February 07, 2018, 09:38:08 AM

Quote from: traildad on February 07, 2018, 08:52:38 AM

Quote from: Eddie on February 07, 2018, 08:45:07 AM

When I was in Tomales recently, with the wind and current, we flew through the drift.  Yes, drift sock application would have helped because there was wind,but the wind was going the same direction as the current(tide), so no help at all, if I had one.  I was thinking about dragging a 2-3lb ball on paracord to slow the drift, in SF bay also, so I can work an area better. The drift can be so fast in the tide, no wind, that I have to reset so soon that I wear myself out getting back to original drift beginning.  Thoughts?

I wonder what would happen if it snagged on something. I get nervous when my downrigger drags bottom. If it was attached to the back at least you wouldn't turn sideways into the current. Use of a QRAS would help. Maybe a length of heavy chain instead of a ball would be less likely to snag.

I prefer the chain idea, thanks.   I could put a change out connection on the end of my anchor and switch from the anchor to the chain and keep my trolley system, thanks again

Lots of guys use those in rivers. Those guys also try to put the chain in bicycle tubing or other sort of shrink wrap to prevent it from snagging.  I know the bays are fairly snag free, but thats what I would be most concerned about.

Even better with the shrink wrap or tubing.

+1. Also that will keep the mud and muck from filling up the links and making a muddy mess in your kayak. I got the heaviest chain Home Depot sells for an anchor but found it slips in heavy current. It should work for what you have in mind.

Quote from: Eddie on February 07, 2018, 08:45:07 AM

When I was in Tomales recently, with the wind and current, we flew through the drift.  Yes, drift sock application would have helped because there was wind,but the wind was going the same direction as the current(tide), so no help at all, if I had one.  I was thinking about dragging a 2-3lb ball on paracord to slow the drift, in SF bay also, so I can work an area better. The drift can be so fast in the tide, no wind, that I have to reset so soon that I wear myself out getting back to original drift beginning.  Thoughts?

I wonder what would happen if it snagged on something. I get nervous when my downrigger drags bottom. If it was attached to the back at least you wouldn't turn sideways into the current. Use of a QRAS would help. Maybe a length of heavy chain instead of a ball would be less likely to snag.

Just make it like you would gravalax but omit dill and use liquid smoke, smoked salt, or some other clever way of imparting a smoke flavor without actually smoking the fish.  Cheating?  Maybe, but it's easier and darn near foolproof.

I have just gone from boatless lurker -- to guy who keeps kayak in the garage. . Gotta go out of town until next weekend, when I'll get to try it in the water.

Interested in the dry suit. Shoot me a pm.