Quote from: Nawm on June 01, 2020, 11:46:44 AM

I agree with the points made by others regarding speed and Eric's comment about drive failure, etc, but for me, i'll gladly trade the speed for stability.  I prefer to stand up while I fish, including in the ocean.  The PA 14 allows me to stand in all but the most pukey conditions and sling the swimbait far.  Also easier to gaff fish while standing.  It's all personal preference, so if you can get out and try them all, that's all the better.  Happy to let you give my PA 14 a try if our paths align in the coming months...

Norm

Similar offer here. If you want to check out a 2019/2020 outback in Windsor I have 2. I think you’ve seen my camo one at ocean cove last year when I got my PB lingcod.

John

Sounds like we should try and get together this season on the coast!  I go whenever the weather looks great.  When the swell is bigger and/or wind is blowing, i go fish halibut (and the occasional striper or WSB) in Tomales or the bay (tide dependent) or hit the fresh water somewhere.  Plenty of great weather days on the coast through the year and so much more fun when it's beautiful conditions.  We are lucky to live in a place with many options! 

Also, Billy over at Wind Toys in Santa Rosa is doing demos typically on Wednesday afternoons at local ponds if you want to go and try several different models.  You are probably already aware of that, but wanted to let you know, just in case. 

See you on the water fellas!

Norm

Lots of “Sheep” just south of Point Arena

Yep, typical spring weather on the north coast.  Makes staying home a bit easier to accept...  Looking forward to a calm May...or maybe June (I hope!)   

Nice report and good work finding the fish this time of year!  Those wild trout are so pretty and strong!

Norm

I echo what Annie said.  Tomales is a tough nut to crack, but persistence is rewarded.  I'll let Eddie reply on the ledges comment, but keep in mind, most of the target species tend to follow the edges of the structure.  It's a lot easier to sneak up on, or lay in wait for, a meal when you are close to structure, versus chasing in open water.  Yes, you will get halibut, stripers and other target species in open water with flat bottom, but watch the guys that consistently get them and where they like to focus their efforts.  Underwater topo maps are your friend..... 

Keep at it!

Norm

Nice work Eric!! 

Norm

Dang...I forgot bout them pics, let me guess...swim bait?  I so want one...

I wish I could blame that one on my standard swimbait approach, but it was, in fact, a wee live anchovy on 20 lb leader and a 1/0 live bait hook!  I was throwing a swimbait on the other rod, of course, when the big beast ate the chovy on the rod in the rod holder.

Nice work man!  Good to hear the wall is still putting out.