Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.
March 29, 2024, 01:47:59 AM

Login with username, password and session length

Recent Topics

[March 28, 2024, 11:47:21 PM]

[March 28, 2024, 11:34:08 PM]

[March 28, 2024, 09:44:18 PM]

[March 28, 2024, 09:12:36 PM]

[March 28, 2024, 07:11:09 PM]

[March 28, 2024, 01:13:46 PM]

[March 27, 2024, 07:25:42 PM]

[March 27, 2024, 07:05:39 PM]

[March 27, 2024, 12:35:34 PM]

[March 27, 2024, 11:18:23 AM]

[March 26, 2024, 07:45:07 PM]

[March 26, 2024, 06:19:03 PM]

[March 26, 2024, 05:47:06 PM]

Support NCKA

Support the site by making a donation.

Show Posts

This section allows you to view all posts made by this member. Note that you can only see posts made in areas you currently have access to.


Topics - Dry Bones

Pages: [1] 2
1
Went fishing Thursday July 19 on a PB.  Trolled around the mile buoy and picked up a shaker 21 incher halibut, but the alternator was going out and wouldn't charge at trolling speeds.  We headed to Natural Bridges and only a few small rock cod and shorty lings were caught.  We headed back to the lighthouse and caught a few small rock cod a few shaker lings.  I then noticed a shark fin slowly moving on the surface.  My guess is that it was a juvenile Great White because of other numerous sightings in the area.


2
Here is the link to Mendocino TV.  They did a sweet video of the Albion Open.
http://mendocinotv.com/2015/08/27/2015-northern-california-kayak-association-fishing-competition/


3
Safety First / Near Death experience crabbing HMB
« on: November 19, 2014, 12:06:23 AM »
We could have died     
Yesterday, my friend Allan, Walter, and I went to HMB to drop Allan's crab pots for the first time this season.  Allan keeps or kept his 28' Skipjack in a slip near HMB Kayak.  It is powered by two V8 Volvo Penta I/O's.  We loaded his 15 pots on the rear deck, fueled, and proceeded to head to his usual spots.  On the way out one of his two motors breaks down making an awful sound.  We turn around and start heading back in.  I suggested that we drop the pots off at the string of pots that Walter and I have which was close by.  Without GPS points I knew it was very close to where a boat was pulling pots.  We headed toward the boat and found our buoy.  All of a sudden the other motor died.  Allan immediately called vessel assist and was proceeding to give information.  We turn around and see that we are taking on water as the stearn is close to the waterline.  Allan races down and shove lifejackets to us and pulls a safety raft out.  I brought an inflatable belt that I should have put on but tried to get in Allan's vest.  It took too long to unbuckle it when the water went over the stearn and the boat started to list quickly.  I was outside, behind the cabin laying across an ice chest yelling to the close boat HELP! HELP! HELP!  One second later I was in the water, the stearn was completely underwater and was sinking fast.  I looked around and saw that Allan was out but Walter was still inside of the cabin.  The nose of the boat was straight up and I dove down to try to get Walter from below but couldn't get in thank goodness.  I came up and can hear Walter's voice.  It's a good thing that the Skipjack had a canvas wheelhouse because I was able to tear a hole in it and we were able to pull Walter out just in time.  By the way Walter is 92 years young.  He was also wearing his flotation jacket which saved his life.  The boat "Lost Claws" heard and saw us and came to the rescue  (Thank you guys).  We were in the water probably less than 5 minutes.  Walter was suffering from hypothermia and had to go to the hospital to get warmed up and recovered very quickly.  Allan and myself are fine.
We don't know exactly what broke, maybe heat exchanger.  Normally we would have looked below deck to see what happened to the engine and could have spotted any water leaking problems and had more time to deal with it.  Because of the crab pots on deck, we couldn't check.
Next time on a PB, I'm wearing my kayak PFD.  It has my VHF/GPS, flares, whistle, and cutting tool.  You never know when you'll need it.


4
Fishing Pics / Weimarian's Lingcod
« on: October 13, 2014, 11:04:33 AM »
Here is a video of Weimarian after he caught a nice lingcod at the Mooch Memorial F&C.  Sorry about that W.


5
Here's the video of a wild green halibut caught in 50 FOW in front of the Santa Cruz Harbor.


6
For Sale / Clamming hole diggers for sale
« on: May 30, 2014, 07:36:00 PM »
My friend is clearing out some stuff.  He has two clam hole diggers he no longer needs.  Squeezing the handles closes the jaws to remove sand.  Asking $20 obo.  Located in Morgan Hill

7
Ooter1, Anglerfish, and myself are planning on fishing for Lings on the last day of the season.  We have to launch from the launch ramp and will be on ch. 69.  Don't forget to bring your swim baits.  That's the hot bait right now.

Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk


8
General Fishing Tips / Looking for Shelter Cove Crabbing tips
« on: May 07, 2013, 05:30:27 PM »
Does anyone know some good spots for dungies?  How deep do I need to go?  I'm planning on trying before the GS7 tourney.

Steve

9
General Talk / New Magazine: Kayak Fish
« on: May 06, 2013, 01:29:31 PM »
     Thanks to Craig (Ravensblack) for introducing me to Paul Lebowitz, the editor of the new magazine on the block called KAYAK FISH.  He did a small write up of my 31 lb. Salmon I caught at last year's Albion Open.
     The magazine is full of color photos on quality paper, and it has great articles about big fish, how to's, and reviews. 
     I had a hard time finding it though.  I searched Barnes & Noble, Fry's, and other stores without success.  While Salmon fishing out of Santa Cruz last week I checked the Kayak Connection and they just got some in.  I spoke with the new owner Dave, and we both looked for the write up.  He found it and he wanted me to have a complimentary copy.  Thanks Dave.  FYI: they now carry Hobie Kayaks and accessories. 
You can get it on-line at:  https://www.circsource.com/store/storeBackIssDescription.html?backIssueId=4428


10
General Fishing Tips / Halibut tips for GS7?
« on: March 15, 2013, 10:38:18 PM »
I came across this cool video surfing the web in preparation for GS7.


11
Anyone want to join us at San Luis Reservoir this Saturday?  We'll be launching at Dinosaur Point in the morning.  Here is a video from December:


12
Three of us are going to try for Stripers out of Dinosaur Point on the main lake.  Company is welcome.  We'll monitor ch. 69.

13
Four NCKA members will be there for sure: RShu, Ooter1, CK, and me.  Company welcome.  Ch. 69 @7am

14
Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / HMB Tues. 6/19
« on: June 18, 2012, 12:56:14 PM »
Weather looks good for Tuesday.  We're planning on launching from the ramp and go for Crab and Rockfish.  Company welcome.

15
General Talk / Capitola Shark sighting?
« on: May 23, 2012, 12:39:35 PM »
As I was trolling out to the Soquel Reef last Sunday, I saw something swimming on the surface.  It looked like a sharkfin but not a GWS.  I thought I'd take some video of it, but a nearby boat started to reset their drift.  I got a little of it before the boat scared it away.  The people in the boat had no clue that they ran past something.  I would guess that it was a basking shark that has been reported in the area.  See for yourself:


Pages: [1] 2