Hi Keith

Thank you for your great contribution to the kayak community and I am happy that you were able to transfer the stores to great people.
Enjoy your retirement and overcome Parkinson's disease.

Paul

I found a couple sole last time I was there in about 150'-170'. They hit a large bounced sardine - something they had no chance of swallowing. I want to go back in November.

Thank you for the information.  I heard from a local commercial fisherman that the sole move around a lot.
Let me know before you come out in November.

Paul

Welcome, Neil

Let me know if you want to catch some rockfish in November in the Mendocino Area.

Paul

I arrived at 7 AM and started fishing around 7:45. I went to my go-to spot, but it was slow. I tested my VHF radio, but the battery was very low. I forgot to charge it during the move.  I promised to call someone who would be arriving late.  Turned on the radio at 9 AM and tried to call but it shut off due to the low battery.  I decided to look for the person and head to the North. About midway, I found a good sport and decided to fish.  Got 23" vermillion, large copper, several blacks, and canaries.  Found the person, introduced myself, and met another local fisherman.  Got the limit of rockfish and moved to the shallower area for some lings.  Only got two undersized ones.  The ocean was a calm and mostly sunny day.

Paul

Hey Paul
Luv to join ya but that job thing  I have says not this time!
Get some!!!!!
Scotty

We will hook up during the weekend soon.

Paul`

I got a lot of work around the new house but I need to take a day off to go fishing.
Wednesday's weather forecast looks good and other anglers are welcome to join.
Plan to arrive around 7 AM.

Paul

Very nice work.
I have been using a rechargeable one, after trying several different versions.  It costs around $15 and lasts all day +.  I had to place rubber plugs to cover all USB connection ports to make it more water-resistant.


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Thanks all for the advice! Do you have any suggestions for where to fish or launch? And what to target (halibut, stripers, rockfish is what I was thinking), and any techniques (I know how to bounce ball troll for halibut, and need to learn other techniques). Any perspective would be much appreciated!

I’ve surfed my entire life. Including at Bolinas. So I’m comfortable with the water from that perspective. But it’s going to be my maiden voyage in the ocean with a kayak! So I’ll keep it low key / safe. But any suggestions are always appreciated

As your maiden voyage, I would avoid Bolinas. I would suggest HMB or Doran Beach first.  Bouncing ball is typically the best method and if you can catch live bait, it will help.

Paul