Welcome to the community Tom!

I am sorry that I don't have any answers to your questions, but I would like to say that your book "California Fishing" is by far the most valuable text I have in a very extensive angling library. I bought a copy when it first came out (I think in '92), and I literally wore out two paperback copies before getting a copy on my Kindle. It is a rare day that I do not reference that text, and when I am in between books, I always revisit "California Fishing". I have taken multi week road trips with that book as my sole guide, and over the years it has put hundreds (thousands at this point?) of fish in the boat, and exposed me to amazing California fisheries that I would of otherwise never been exposed to. Thanks you!

Welcome to the forum Pescadero! I share your open minded angling beliefs, and enjoy thinking out of the box in order to give the fish what they want. I like your example of a fly on a spinning rod, and a worm with a fly rod. Been there, done that, will do it again. 

Unless the wind is diectly from the South launch and landing is no problem. What time are you launching?  I dont see the wind being that strong early in the morning.

I'm planning on launching around 6:30, and I agree, I really don't think wind will be an issue

Great set up Turbo! Well done! 

Hey gang! I'm spending the day tomorrow with my eleven year old fishaholic nephew. He has never caught anything larger than a little planter trout, and i would love to see him hook into something that will rip line off the reel  . I grew up fishing sharks at the ARW, but that was a strictly night time affair (never had luck with big leopards during the day), and I wouldn't feel good about bringing him out there at night nowadays.
So I'm thinking a day trip to Tomales Bay for some old fashioned bank fishing, but I have no clue as to where to begin. If any of y'all know of a spot where we might have a decent chance at hooking into a ray or shark, it would be appreciated. Not asking for any honey holes (unless you're feeling extra super generous, than PM me  ).
Thanks everyone!

Great screen name kelpbear, and welcome!

Welcome!

It's kind of funny how we designate one fish a respectable game fish, and another a trash fish, despite being challenging to pursue, and probably one of the best fighting fresh water fish out there.
All the carp I've ever caught have been by accident. I keep telling myself I'm going to learn this amazing fishery, yet whenever I get a chance I find myself pursuing the usual charismatic species.
Old habits die hard I guess!