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General Talk / Re: Accurate weather predictions NorCal
« on: August 22, 2022, 05:57:41 PM »
ECMWF for 2-5 days out meteoblue for next 48 hours
Ok thanks.
So none of the above models you consider accurate for short term forecasts?

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General Talk / Accurate weather predictions NorCal
« on: August 22, 2022, 03:37:05 PM »
I have noticed that my favorite weather app Windy on IOS is not providing accurate forecasts. Maybe I a.m. not using the correct weather models for NorCal so I am curious to hear where you get your info from and on which weather models it is based.
I have a choice between:
GFS+
ICON13
EC-ENS
ECMWF
NAM
HRRR
GFS27

Any advice is welcome.

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Kayak Diving and Spearfishing / 2020 Recap...
« on: January 06, 2021, 05:22:11 AM »
A bad year of fishing for you would be a great year to my standards. I hope this year will hold nothing but good things for you.
Thanks for sharing those pictures they make me wanna jump right in despite the cold water.

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Kayak Diving and Spearfishing / Re: Trolling to your dive spot
« on: November 27, 2020, 01:44:45 PM »
That is another good point. Considering all the above it seems like it is only worthwhile if the fishing trip specifically has the purpose of doing both spearfishing and line fishing and should be planned accordingly.
So unless I am planning to spend the whole day out it doesn’t seem worth the extra effort.

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Kayak Diving and Spearfishing / Re: Trolling to your dive spot
« on: November 27, 2020, 02:00:17 AM »
What you say makes sense. I guess trolling is only worthwhile when you tend to go far and paddle for a while. Trolling for halibut might be an option when you are crossing patches of sand that I don't enjoy spearfishing.

My paddle times range from 10 minutes to over an hour depending what area I like to explore. I am new to the region and although I have plenty of experience spearfishing in different parts of the world the Californian coast is relatively new to me but I am eager to explore and adapt to my new environment.

Line fishing during a break on a long day out might be an option too, gives you something to do while drinking hot tea to warm up. I guess i just have to get out there and try it out, see how I like bringing the line with me if I keep the setup as minimalistic as possible.

So far I have only trolled for king salmon from a boat out of Tomales Bay, that was years ago, some amazing memories...

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Kayak Diving and Spearfishing / Re: Trawling to your dive spot
« on: November 26, 2020, 11:23:45 AM »
Trawling vs Trolling:

"The basic difference between these two similar terms is that trawling involves a net and is typically done for commercial fishing purposes, while trolling involves a rod, reel, and a bait or lure," and is typically done by recreational fishermen."

Trolling on your way to your dive spot should definitely increase your chances of catching, but it also complicates things on a trip where you're focused on an entirely different activity.  I think that unless you have all of your dive stuff and kayaking gear streamlined where you're totally in tune with what you need and how you execute your dive, bringing hook and line gear is potentially going to cause problems like gear loss or even hazards like hooks, line and net being in the way of the other activity.

That said, I'd consider just trolling a swimbait or a basic lure like a WMA.

Pros though could be ease of retrieving snags and that you may just switch over and do all hook and line fishing for the day if the water's not clear.

Good luck.   :smt001

Thank you for the clarification! My bad since I am not a native English speaker. Actually my original message and title said 'trolling' I edited it later since I was mistakingly thinking it referred to trolls and trolling as in those annoying people trying to evoke meaningless discussions. Edited once more.

thanks for the tackle tips. I am quite comfortable with all my equipment and don't think the extra rod will be much of a hassle to me but I can see it could be for less experienced divers.

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Kayak Diving and Spearfishing / Re: Rewarded with a Red
« on: November 26, 2020, 12:48:48 AM »
Another great story! thanks for sharing. Makes me wanne get my own red, it has been years since I had one, accidentally caught with a line in my pre-spearfishing era.

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Kayak Diving and Spearfishing / Trolling to your dive spot
« on: November 26, 2020, 12:37:06 AM »
I was wondering if any of you troll a line while cruising to your dive spot.? It seems to me that it might be worthwhile since you might get lucky.
If so how do you go about it? What species are you targeting?
Looking forward to learn from your experience.

edited: trawling - trolling

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Kayak Diving and Spearfishing / HELP w/ New Yak Set Up
« on: November 18, 2020, 06:13:46 AM »
The Jackson Kraken was on top of my wishlist but unfortunately they don’t produce them anymore. They may run a limited batch in the future but that still remains unsure. I was forced to look elsewhere for a similar model and eventually got the RTM Rytmo. Wonderful kayak and great performer and pretty light too. Yet have to take it out for spearfishing. Will report again after i have done so. I agree with the above, simple is better. the less clutter, the more I enjoy the paddling.

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Kayak Diving and Spearfishing / Re: PiggyLing
« on: October 15, 2019, 11:19:19 AM »
Great story recovering that fat fish.

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I use a mares snake and omer mini laser until yesterday when I lost it. I like the thin profile for ike jime.


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Kayak Diving and Spearfishing / Re: July 9-10 FII Level 1 class!
« on: August 12, 2016, 11:44:33 PM »
Just bumped into this tread again. I took this class and must say it was worth every penny!  Kris is a great teacher and Matt from Red Triangle is a really nice guy too. Have been freediving ever since. Got totally hooked. If you are thinking about getting into freediving or spearfishing take this course you will not regret it and save yourself possibly years of time by being taught well from the start. Taking AIDA lev. 2 exam next week.


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Introductions / Re: Hi from Nevada City
« on: August 12, 2016, 11:29:23 PM »
Welcome Kodama. Not much happening yet for the spear fishermen in Tomales but I hear they should be on the bar soon.

-Eliot

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.

Hi Eliot. Is that you again. Keep running into to you. First in the grocery store and now here. Hope you guys are reeling in some nice ones lately. Can't wait to get back out there.

Mathieu


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Introductions / Re: Hi from Nevada City
« on: August 12, 2016, 11:28:56 PM »
Welcome Kodama. Not much happening yet for the spear fishermen in Tomales but I hear they should be on the bar soon.

-Eliot

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.

Hi Eliot. Is that you again. Keep running into to you. First in the grocery store and now here. Hope you guys are reeling in some nice ones lately. Can't wait to get back out there.


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Introductions / Hi from Nevada City
« on: August 11, 2016, 10:54:57 AM »
Planning to move back to California after being away for a while. Looking forward to do some spearfishing around Tomales Bay and north from there.
Would love to meet up with some local spearos.


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