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General Fishing Tips / Re: So...crab pots

« on: October 05, 2019, 06:01:04 PM »

I’m wondering the same and hope to get on the crabbing. Reading and searching for info so following along.

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Hookup Delta Thurs,Fri, weekend? Oct 3-6

« on: October 03, 2019, 01:16:12 PM »

Good luck out there. Weekends and nice conditions means to me, get on the water early and get off early to avoid the power boats.

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Hookup Delta Thurs,Fri, weekend? Oct 3-6

« on: October 01, 2019, 07:10:30 PM »

Quote from: Fish N Disc on September 30, 2019, 01:55:44 PM

Haven't been to the delta this year and am thinking of late this week. Thursday or Friday most likely but maybe the weekend if winds are better. I've only been on the east delta twice with a slow day and a skunk. Drive is 2+ hours for me so hoping for better this time. Hope there is someone with better experience that would let an amateur tag along.

Wind, tide, boat traffic, and finding a good launch spot will be big hurtles.

I haven’t gone to the delta in a while but in the past I usually hit up the west side because I’m in the Bay Area. Launching is fairly simple with a 4’ wide x 10’ piece of carpet if you’re launching from the side of the road down over the rocks. The launch at Tracy oasis is a good spot that doesn’t have too much boat traffic and is on the east side. Most dead end sloughs will be a good bet. Bad experiences with Boats and jet skis are why I don’t like going there as much as before. If you want some west delta spots, shoot me a pm.

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Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: HMB Meet & Greet and Fish!(Seminar and Sushi Demo) - Saturday September 28, 2019

« on: September 26, 2019, 02:57:22 PM »

Quote from: exhibita on September 26, 2019, 02:36:00 PM

Quote from: CrittterZ on September 26, 2019, 01:31:30 PM
What do y’all think about the forecast?

Definitely out of my comfort level - sadly, I think I'm going to have to pass on this one. Was really looking forward to it.

Yea, I would have to agree.

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Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: HMB Meet & Greet and Fish!(Seminar and Sushi Demo) - Saturday September 28, 2019

« on: September 26, 2019, 01:31:30 PM »

What do y’all think about the forecast?

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Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: HMB Meet & Greet and Fish!(Seminar and Sushi Demo) - Saturday September 28, 2019

« on: September 13, 2019, 04:06:02 PM »

Count me in if this happens. Would be a great first time in salt.

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Introductions / Re: Finally!

« on: July 19, 2019, 12:16:31 AM »

That’s awesome! Seems like I see a lot of revos in the salt(videos and pictures).

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Berkeley 2019/07/12

« on: July 15, 2019, 11:47:29 AM »

Quote from: Onelilcrazyazn on July 15, 2019, 10:21:40 AM

Ive actually got a 32in hali with a sabiki. My guess is that the bait is going for the sabiki when the hali goes after the bait

Wow, 32” would have left me wondering after it spoiled me and broke me off. I can’t even imagine how you must have felt.

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Berkeley 2019/07/12

« on: July 15, 2019, 11:45:59 AM »

Quote from: Sailfish on July 15, 2019, 02:02:23 AM

Yes, it's more common than we think. Thanks for the report and video CrittterZ.

I see. Blew my mind. Couldn’t believe it so I pulled out the phone to record it.

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Berkeley 2019/07/12

« on: July 15, 2019, 01:12:26 AM »

Launched off the boat ramp about 6:30am. Tide still incoming but wind wasnt an issue.

Trolled frozen chovies near the pier and found a shortie at 21.5” about mid way down. Didn’t see much bait or much of anything all the way to the end of the pier. Didn’t see too many boats fishing halibut either.

Trolled frozen chovies back and saw a nice bait ball. Pulled out the sabiki and figured some bait fish action better then this no action. Started pulling out doubles and triples but all released because they were surf perch.

Suddenly stuck something mushy and heavy with some fight in it. I use an ultralight with 6lb test for sibiki/blue gills/crappie. Happen to catch a 21” hali on sabiki and yes it ate my sabiki.

Anyways, wind picked up but fortunately I’m heading towards shore with the wind. I worked my way back to shore at about 2pm. Ended up with 7 shakers and 1 keeper.

Two questions?
-is catching a halibut on sabiki common?
-should I have tried out in the open towards brooks island or out in deeper waters?

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General Talk / Re: ACK sale 20% off One Item

« on: June 26, 2019, 11:42:22 AM »

Awesome, thanks! Always something to buy.

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Introductions / Re: Hello NCKA. Intro

« on: June 26, 2019, 10:31:57 AM »

Quote from: fishbushing on June 26, 2019, 10:18:09 AM

Hi CrittterZ, welcome to the madness

Thanks bro! Been ages since being on an actual forum and trying to get used to it.

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Where to buy beach wheels???

« on: June 26, 2019, 10:29:59 AM »

Quote from: bioman on June 26, 2019, 09:47:43 AM

Since this thread has been semi-hijacked to a DIY beachwheels thread anyway.. I made my wheels from 14" stroller wheels (about the width of a mountain bike tire). Great for flat surfaces, go over stairs good. untested in sand, and not good for storage. Those HF wheels are heavy.. so I was trying to think how to find wide, lightweight wheels...? And thought. what about Power wheels? They are light plastic, big footprint for sand.. not soft for rocks, but.. probabliy strong enough....?

Apologies for it getting a lil hijacked but I just want to say thanks for the power wheels idea. I’ve only used diy myself and went from pvc to copper and it’s awesome but never thought of the power wheels.

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Introductions / Re: Post Your Picture, Screen Name and Real Name

« on: June 26, 2019, 01:40:56 AM »

Quote from: NoSoupForU on June 26, 2019, 01:31:19 AM

Welcome Leo! Nice fish too!

Thanks a bunch! Just shy of a DD but hopefully one day.

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Introductions / Hello NCKA. Intro

« on: June 26, 2019, 01:38:35 AM »

Hello all!
I’ve been fishing on kayak for a few years now and love being out on the water. Sometimes I enjoy just exploring and wandering around. Mainly fished lakes and delta but last couple of years started fishing halibut and totally hooked on Hali.

I’ve never been out in the ocean but am pretty comfortable in the bay now. Might have to tag along one of these times with some of you seasoned pros out into the blue. I have much respect for the ocean and hope to learn enough to give it a go one day.

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General Fishing Tips / Re: So...crab pots

Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Hookup Delta Thurs,Fri, weekend? Oct 3-6

Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Hookup Delta Thurs,Fri, weekend? Oct 3-6

Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: HMB Meet & Greet and Fish!(Seminar and Sushi Demo) - Saturday September 28, 2019

Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: HMB Meet & Greet and Fish!(Seminar and Sushi Demo) - Saturday September 28, 2019

Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: HMB Meet & Greet and Fish!(Seminar and Sushi Demo) - Saturday September 28, 2019

Introductions / Re: Finally!

Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Berkeley 2019/07/12

Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Berkeley 2019/07/12

Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Berkeley 2019/07/12

General Talk / Re: ACK sale 20% off One Item

Introductions / Re: Hello NCKA. Intro

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Where to buy beach wheels???

Introductions / Re: Post Your Picture, Screen Name and Real Name

Introductions / Hello NCKA. Intro