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CA Regulations / Re: Dec 14 FGC Meeting - Non-Motorized Vessel Petition (Groundfish)

« on: December 22, 2023, 07:01:21 PM »

Great job 123engineering and the others who spoke up. Kudos for all your hardwork.

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: BFS Trout Setups - worth the expense?

« on: December 12, 2023, 08:11:37 PM »

Quote from: FishingAddict on December 09, 2023, 12:12:58 PM

I did a quick afternoon trip at Quarry Lakes yesterday from 2pm to 4:30pm. I came across 2 kayakers with high end gear both BFS and on their yaks. They were casting mini spoons. They told me at the boat ramp that between the 2 of them they C&R around 50 dfw trout that were about 8 inches. They stayed in one area near the fishing pier.

I on the other hand trolled the entire lake with my go to kastmasters and Yozuri minnows. I ended the day with a 2 nice trout, biggest was a 5.5 lb lightning.

Here's the kayakers I came across at Quarry Lakes fishing BFS style.
https://youtu.be/bl-w1JwhqZg?si=OtpEmmr7SG1g9psT

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: BFS Trout Setups - worth the expense?

« on: December 09, 2023, 10:01:35 PM »

Quote from: Brad. on December 09, 2023, 09:02:50 PM

Oh boy this thread might make me spend some money haha I didn't really know any specifics about BFS until now, but the story at Quarry lakes sounds interesting to me as someone who has skunked many times at that place. I'm curious why the extra casting distance will have that big of an effect on bites?

I think maybe somewhat related to BFS, last summer I got into throwing ned jigs on ultralight spinning setups and managed to catch smallies, rainbow trout, and largemouth all on the same TRD jig nearby San Jose, so I'm curious to learn more about BFS for a similar finesse tool to try when the bite is tough.

I went for walk at Quarry today, there was a hot bite on the dfw trout. I saw 4 BFS casters hooked up at the same time.

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: BFS Trout Setups - worth the expense?

« on: December 09, 2023, 12:12:58 PM »

I did a quick afternoon trip at Quarry Lakes yesterday from 2pm to 4:30pm. I came across 2 kayakers with high end gear both BFS and on their yaks. They were casting mini spoons. They told me at the boat ramp that between the 2 of them they C&R around 50 dfw trout that were about 8 inches. They stayed in one area near the fishing pier.

I on the other hand trolled the entire lake with my go to kastmasters and Yozuri minnows. I ended the day with a 2 nice trout, biggest was a 5.5 lb lightning.

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For Sale / Re: Berkley Fishing sale

« on: December 05, 2023, 10:36:44 AM »

I didn't order as much as the other guys BUT put 2 separate orders a few days apart.
Can't pass up free shipping.

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For Sale / Re: Berkley Fishing sale

« on: November 23, 2023, 10:37:06 AM »

I couldnt resist ordering hooks, line and lures.

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For Sale / Berkley Fishing sale

« on: November 23, 2023, 05:55:30 AM »

https://www.berkley-fishing.com/sale

Lures, line, baits ...

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Shadow Cliffs

« on: November 22, 2023, 07:56:09 PM »

I've fished there 4 times lately. 1rst trip was a skunk. 2nd trip was wide open, limited and left them biting and got a few double hits. 3rd trip got 3, only fished for 2 hours. 4th trip, landed 2 during a two hour trip. Trout caught were between 12 to 14 inches. All on the troll. Nothing big.

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General Talk / Re: Can you target inshore rock fish, even if C&R?

« on: November 10, 2023, 08:28:44 AM »

Somebody needs to tell him the regs:

While anchoring, drifting, or transiting through an area closed to
take and/or possession of these groundfish species or species groups, no gear may be deployed other than for the take of crustaceans with hoop nets, Dungeness crab traps, and dip nets (§29.80(b), §29.80(c), §28.80).

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General Talk / Re: Happy Halloween!

« on: October 31, 2023, 09:16:15 PM »

Thats awesome!

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Wheeleez on sale at REI

« on: October 30, 2023, 04:37:21 PM »

Mine is 14 years old and still going strong. This is a great deal.

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General Fishing Tips / Re: Kayak Crabbing with a 3 y/o

« on: October 24, 2023, 06:29:23 PM »

A kid 3 yr. old is too young to take out crabbing. They don't understand or appreciate what is going on.

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Places to Launch and Camp / Re: Is Shadowcliffs open to boating again?

« on: October 24, 2023, 06:24:50 PM »

Yes, its open. I fished there last Saturday from 10am to 1pm. Complete skunk for me. Seemed slow for the bankies too.

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For Sale / Lifetime 55 Quart Cooler - $70 SOLD

« on: October 11, 2023, 08:46:36 PM »

This cooler is barely used. Lifetime 55 Quart High Performance Polyethylene Cooler, Light Gray $70
Located in Fremont

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lifetime-55-Quart-High-Performance-Polyethylene-Cooler-Light-Gray-90949/490384164

**Up to 7-Day Ice Retention**
Durable Stainless Steel Hinge Rod
Easy-to-Drain Spout with Garden Hose Compatibility
Foam-Filled Lid with 300 lb. Distributed Weight Capacity
Heavy-Duty Polyethylene Construction
Injection Over-Molded Feet with Slide Guard
Stainless Steel Bottle Opener with Padlock Compatibility
Assembled Product Dimensions (L x W x H) 27.00 x 17.60 x 17.30 Inches

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For Sale / Knee-High Booties $50 Sz 12. Sold

« on: October 09, 2023, 10:57:21 AM »

Used only once, looks brand new. Size 12. Get ready for cold weather. $50
Located in Fremont, send me a PM if interested.
https://neosportusa.com/product/5mm-explorer-boots/

Cheers,

Mel

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CA Regulations / Re: Dec 14 FGC Meeting - Non-Motorized Vessel Petition (Groundfish)

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: BFS Trout Setups - worth the expense?

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: BFS Trout Setups - worth the expense?

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: BFS Trout Setups - worth the expense?

For Sale / Re: Berkley Fishing sale

For Sale / Re: Berkley Fishing sale

For Sale / Berkley Fishing sale

Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Shadow Cliffs

General Talk / Re: Can you target inshore rock fish, even if C&R?

General Talk / Re: Happy Halloween!

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Wheeleez on sale at REI

General Fishing Tips / Re: Kayak Crabbing with a 3 y/o

Places to Launch and Camp / Re: Is Shadowcliffs open to boating again?

For Sale / Lifetime 55 Quart Cooler - $70 SOLD

For Sale / Knee-High Booties $50 Sz 12. Sold