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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / ocean cove on 8-27-12
« on: August 28, 2012, 07:43:52 PM »
I have had good luck on the plastics directly out of the cove, slightly north, in 100-120'. Cut your drifts before you get too close to the rocks. Too many boiler rocks can make for an unpleasant surprise. There are usually a lots of blacks in 60' to round out a limit on shrimp flies. My best luck has been on the incoming.

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Guys: I have launched at Ocean cove and Stillwater but always drive right past TC. How's it done? Do I need any special equipment?

Andy

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Kayak Diving and Spearfishing / 11/26/10 last dive of the season
« on: November 28, 2010, 12:16:21 PM »
Took advantage of the calm before the storm to paddle south out of Stillwater Cove. Was able to cut inside all the wash rocks (first time ever) and make a now short paddle down the coast to the third house. Explored spots that I had never seen diveable before. Four of us all got at least one 10" in our limits. Spent an hour or so after the ab diving just exploring and enjoying the perfect day on the coast.
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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Stillwater, 11/18,19
« on: November 20, 2008, 12:10:30 PM »
I believe my fin may now be living in that cave. That is the exact spot!
No camera on the trip. I got a nice size cabezon and a couple of bigger olives.
I'm always amazed how the cabs will just sit there and let you shoot them. I'm sure they believe they are invisible. Last year I swam down on one and grabbed it with my hand from above. I got a stuck thumb out of it that was swollen and sore for 3 weeks. My wife just shakes her head and sighs.   

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Stillwater, 11/18,19
« on: November 20, 2008, 09:28:29 AM »
Camped and dove out of Stillwater on Tuesday/Wednesday.
Got a late start on Tuesday. Water was pretty much flat. A small, 2-3' glassy swell from the NW.
Paddled south from Stillwater to domed birdsh*t rock and dove in 15' FOW just below the second house ( 5 big windows) south of the park. Visibility was about 10-12' and it was a little surgey. Big abalone everywhere but clamped down tight in the surge. Got a nice limit of 9's. Unfortunately I lost a fin and never found it. Kind of fun dolphin kicking down with 1 fin, spinning in circles. Fog moved in tight late evening and closed everything down. Sent my abs home with a friend that is unable to dive. He was grateful for the feast.
Wednesday, I think the ocean was even flatter, and vis opened up to over 15'. Not a ripple until about 11:00, then a little wind chatter on top but that was it. Moved a little further south than Tuesday and found lots of fish to spear and more big abs. DiverDoug got a near 10. All were again over 9.     

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I will be riding up to Stillwater on Tuesday morning with Salty Stew, though not until about 10:30. We are going to paddle south for a dive and then he is going to skidaddle home. I'll hang out until DiverDoug comes up and we'll stay the night at Stillwater and do another dive on Wednesday. If you happen through the Stillwater campground look for my yellow and blue yaks sporting the NCKA stickers.

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Myself and Divers Doug and Danno will be at Stillwater campground Friday and Saturday night. Sites 11 and 12. We won't get there until around 9:00 on Friday. We plan to ab dive somewhere south of Stillwater, halfway to Timber cove. And then fish on Friday PM and Saturday as well. After your dive and crab on Friday come on by. We always have a cold beer ands a couple of lies to share.
Look for a yellow Royak and a 2 Aquaterras. Blue and yellow sporting NCKA stickers.
Andy 

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Kayak Diving and Spearfishing / Re: Salt Point Horseshoe Cove
« on: October 17, 2008, 09:06:39 AM »
Not to Highjack, but, when we stay at Stillwater we always feel out which mood the Ranger is in. We don't call him Prozak for nothing. He has been our best buddy one day, sitting down for chicken wings, and then almost subjected us to a strip search the next with no memory of the previous day.  That being said, Stillwater is always our first choice for previous mentioned reasons.

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I just puttered around the lake, enjoying a sandwich and beer. 


I was hoping for a pic of the sandwich and beer!
Sounds like a relaxing, enjoyable day

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You guys got the best 2 sites in the park for a lot of people. The swell is already coming up so be careful and watch the sets for awhile before getting in.
Yeah, we like those sites. The sites on the short back loop are good for larger groups as well.
Thanks for the advise. We make several trips a year so we have been smart enough to call off the testosterone dives in the past knowing we will live to see another day.

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We will be camping at Stillwater sites 11-12 Friday and Saturday nights. Looking to get out and fish but the ocean and weather look like it is not going to cooperate. We will be there come rain, shine or big swells. Though big swells might keep us in camp drinking beer. Stop on by if you are in the area. I'd like to meet some of you guys and pick your brains.
Andy

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General Fishing Tips / Re: looking for advise, fishfinder transducer
« on: September 15, 2008, 05:15:57 PM »
So, a transducer that is meant for a transom mount can be used as a "thru hull transducer" using Goop, Thanks, that helps a lot. I have read the tutorial and I think I am ready to buy.

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General Fishing Tips / looking for advise, fishfinder transducer
« on: September 14, 2008, 11:17:46 PM »
I am rigging my SOT for fishing and need some advise on a fishfinder. Most I have seen include a transducer but they are meant to be installed on a transom. I have seen the videos that describe mounting the transducer on the inside of the hull. Do I need to buy a separate transducer or is there a specific FF I need. Any advise would be welcome. 

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Kayak Diving and Spearfishing / Re: Labor Day weekend at Ocean Cove
« on: September 03, 2008, 07:05:27 PM »
That is almost as good as the time I watched, from afar, an argument between adjoining camps result in a guy driving his 4X4 over the other camp's table and tents. That guy got arrested. Fun times at Ocean Cove where $19 gets your car in but doesn't gaurantee a place to put down your sleeping bag . 

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Kayak Diving and Spearfishing / Labor Day weekend at Ocean Cove
« on: September 03, 2008, 10:01:07 AM »
Went up Thursday afternoon with DiverDoug and DiverDanno, beautiful day, and selected a campsite. Didn't seem necessary then but we took one that was wind protected. By Sunday we were glad we did.
Ocean Conditions on Friday were not too bad. A 6' swell from NNW but no wind and a glassy surface. We Paddled out of Ocean Cove and the water was Pea Soup green until we cleared the first wash rock. The vis then opened up to about 5', best we would see all day.
We headed north and paddled about 3/4 mile. Very, very thick kelp everywhere near shore, extending to 50 FOW.
Found some mangeable holes in the kelp but with the swell and surge had to be very careful not to get wrapped. At least you could see light at the surface and aim for the holes when you made your ascent.
Tough limit in about 20 FOW. Saw a very large fish when entering the water, but didn't have my speargun yet. No other fish were seen.
Ended up going back out and jigging the bottom south of Ocean Cove that afternoon, caught a couple of rocks and an undersized Ling. Tough conditions on the ocean but nothing but sunshine on shore.
By 10:00 Saturday morning the swell and wind had picked up. We decided to drink beer and tell lies instead of diving.
The Sac Dolphin Divers had a meet scheduled for Sunday but cancelled due to the sea conditions. Left Sunday at noon. Unfortunately came across a bad motorcycle wreck south of Ft Ross. Too much speed on the hairpins.

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