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For Sale / FREE - Canvas Fishing Rod Organizer

« on: May 04, 2024, 01:58:46 PM »

Bought this on Amazon and only used it a few times:
https://a.co/d/9mk7TKy

It’s taking up space now and it’s free to whoever wants to pick it up.
Includes a 48" x 8" cardboard tube, which keeps its form.

Location: Outer Sunset, SF

PM me.

General Talk / West Marine clearance — Daiwa Lexa 100 LC

« on: February 27, 2024, 09:00:57 AM »

Did I *need* another Kokanee setup??
¯\_(ツ)_/¯

https://www.westmarine.com/clearance/

Be safe, have fun 🙃

CA Regulations / Halibut changes… permanent?

« on: December 06, 2023, 08:49:51 AM »

Saw the attached in WON.

Curious what people here think about this…

(Keep it civil plz)

Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Bullards Bar -- 06/18-06/19

« on: June 20, 2023, 07:34:53 PM »

First time at Bullards Bar + first time targeting Kokanee!

In short, I totally understand the draw of kokanee fishing now.

Deets: On Sunday, my partner and I drove to Dark Day (we got a campsite for the night).
Started fishing after check-in ISO an afternoon bite. Boat traffic was no joke but was not unexpected.
A few hours of fishing resulted in 17 total. Had a few for dinner that night and I really understand the hype -- they're truly delicious.

Next day resulted in limits for both of us.

Pink micro hoochies behind dodgers with some homemade corn was all we tried.
Reports like WON mention fishing to 70 FOW but we found them from 25-50...

Nothing over 13" but we knew this lake has that reputation.
The reputation of them being scrappy little fighters is also true!

At any rate, the only thing I regret is waiting this long to get into this fishery.

Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / HKUP - Bay Area - Friday, 04/14

« on: April 12, 2023, 09:10:51 PM »

Playing hooky (read: took official PTO) this Friday for a mental health day (read: fishing).

Anyone planning to fish SF Bay or any of the east bay lakes?

I was thinking about OP, but an almost 6 foot tide swing plus the wind I've observed there this week has me thinking twice.

General Talk / Don Castro fishing dock

« on: January 04, 2023, 05:30:33 PM »

Well I certainly *did* like fishing off it.

General Fishing Tips / New hoop net regs?

« on: October 20, 2022, 04:13:50 PM »

https://www.norcalfishreports.com/fish_reports/193942/additional-changes-coming-for-hoop-net-crabbing.php

Anyone have any more details on this?

For Sale / SOLD: Crab trap bundle (2)

« on: October 13, 2021, 09:33:16 PM »

Selling 2 KUFA crab traps each with 100' [non-lead, sinking] rope, harness, bait bag & red/white float (6"x14").

Dimensions of the traps are: 24"x24"x12"

I zip-tied small weights on the trap doors to prevent the current propping them open.
I also zip-tied suet feeders inside as an additional bait cage (in addition to bait bags).

Used these only twice (with great success). I need to make some space in my garage, so they've got to go.

Please note: you'll need to buy small red 3"x5" buoys to couple with the provided buoys to match the regulations come November 6th.
You'll also need to sharpie your GO ID on the buoys (I scraped mine off).

Asking $80 for everything, OBO.

I live in the Outer Sunset, SF.

Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Lake Merced Skunk - 2/28

« on: February 29, 2020, 02:22:51 PM »

Hi All,

I got work done early to afford an afternoon fishing on Lake Merced (North) as I saw it was scheduled for trout planting during the week.

I've never fished the lake, but I live about a mile away so it's been on my list. I've heard only negative things about it, but thought I could re-write that narrative.

Anywho -> got out around 3pm and paddled around with my fish finder to try to locate anything that would bite. I tried dropshotting orange powerworms and drifting nightcrawlers for nada.

The lake felt very dead. Didn't see any shore anglers pulling in anything either.

It's noteworthy that I was metering A LOT of what I am guessing are baitfish? Anytime I found myself in 18-22 feet of water, there were consistent markings... Please see attached photos.

At any rate, has anyone on here ever had luck on this lake? Any advice?

-Pasha

Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Del Valle - 2/16

« on: February 20, 2020, 07:41:56 AM »

So this is going to be my first report since joining-- begrudgingly, not a kayak report as I was with a group of non-kayakers.

We arrived at Lake Del Valle Sunday afternoon and fished west of the marina. There were many kayakers, boaters, and shore fishers and the bite was hit & miss for most (literally).

Towards the end of the afternoon I caught the first and only fish for my crew: a ~4.5lb rainbow, photo'd below. Caught her on an inflated nightcrawler with a 16" leader off the bottom.

Interestingly, I wanted to report she was full of eggs. Bizarre as I thought all trout in the lake were triploid / sterile?

One thought is she may have been a DFG broodstock fish? The non-orange meat (also photo'd) is evidence she may not have been a Lassen trout.

What are y'alls thoughts on this?

Tight Lines,

Pasha

Introductions / New Member here - SF resident

« on: February 17, 2020, 09:30:46 PM »

Hi All,

New member here living in SF, my name is Pasha. I've been checking out this site for a while and I've wanted to join, so I am finally making that happen!

A little bit about me as a kayak fisherman:

- My kayak: I own a Wilderness Systems Tarpon 100. No doubt on the smaller side, but I am very happy with her. Had it for years and I enjoy making custom accessories to use on the SlideTrax system. (photos attached)

- What I like to kayak fish for: I am limited (due to the size of my boat) to stay very near-shore in saltwater, so I have only been doing crab pot drop+retrieves lately. In freshwater, I predominately target trout, but of course will fish for bass and whatever else is willing to bite.

- New things I would like to get into: I want to learn how to kayak fish the Bay better. Hoping to build my skills targeting Stripers and Halibut.

- Why I joined NCKA: mostly for knowledge sharing and connecting with other kayak fishers. Most of my buddies relegate themselves to shore fishing or paying for charter boats, and as we all know, it's not wise to kayak alone!

Looking forward to getting to know you all.

Tight Lines,

Pasha