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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Shasta Lake 11/2 Kokanee and trout

« on: November 06, 2024, 08:03:44 AM »

Thanks for the report. The lake looks like it’s in good shape. Those Kokanee would probably be good crab bait!

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Pyramid Lake Saturday 10/26

« on: October 28, 2024, 11:56:17 AM »

Quote from: JoeDubC on October 28, 2024, 09:19:13 AM

Quote from: ThreemoneyJ on October 28, 2024, 07:59:49 AM
Sounds like a fun trip. Last year in October we were fishing 60-80 feet deep in water that was over 100 deep. There were some small fish shallower, but the action for big fish was deep.
Jigging? Do those deep water fish get barotrauma? Do they need to be descended?
I like the winter shallow-water bite.

Both trolling big spoons and plugs as well as jigging big spoons. All the ones I caught swam away easily on their own. No signs of trauma. A descender wouldn’t be a bad idea, but I never needed one.

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General Talk / Re: Basic Crabbing Question

« on: October 28, 2024, 08:25:47 AM »

For line management I use an extension cord organizer. I use a clip to basically stop unwinding the line when I reach the depth I want.

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Pyramid Lake Saturday 10/26

« on: October 28, 2024, 07:59:49 AM »

Sounds like a fun trip. Last year in October we were fishing 60-80 feet deep in water that was over 100 deep. There were some small fish shallower, but the action for big fish was deep.

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Kayak Fly Fishing / Re: Just brainstorming...

« on: October 17, 2024, 07:20:41 AM »

Quote from: Sea-bree on October 16, 2024, 02:02:45 PM

Fly rod sturgeon would make you a hero indeed!

I’ve got another idea to add to the brainstorm. I got the idea in Monterrey when I was catching 2-4 large mackerel at a time on the sabiki. They were full of fight and a lot of fun to catch. I started thinking about how similar they are in many respects to Kokanee (small gamefish, caught using artificial, heck they even show up on the FF in a similar fashion…) why not bring an ultra lite rod and downrigger and spend the day getting them on Kokanee gear?

Trout rod and small kastmaster. Jacksmelt and macs are a blast on tiny gear like that!

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General Talk / Re: Pranked myself with the old dead fish trick

« on: October 16, 2024, 09:20:34 AM »

Gross! I hate when that happens!

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General Talk / Re: Happy Birthday!!!

« on: October 14, 2024, 08:21:05 PM »

Happy birthday Al!

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General Talk / Re: Upgraded my fleet today!

« on: October 14, 2024, 04:47:01 PM »

Great write up!

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Napa river launch spots?

« on: October 12, 2024, 06:34:43 PM »

Quote from: Clb on October 09, 2024, 09:54:39 AM

"Unlike Benicia, most of Napa River is technically considered SF Bay so only one rod can be fished."

This one seems to confuse even the newer warden out there, Anyone have dedicated coordinates?

Trancas Bridge and downstream is considered bay.

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General Talk / Re: Crabbing Doran / Bodega Bay on Opening Day Sat 11/2

« on: October 12, 2024, 06:26:48 PM »

If you’ve never done the opener before there will be about a quadrillion kayaks and boats out there. You shouldn’t have any problems finding somebody to crab with.

I’ll most likely be there along with a large number of other Ncka members.

Where were you planning on launching from?

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General Talk / Re: Demasted while sailing on a Hobiecat

« on: October 12, 2024, 06:21:46 PM »

6th time being rescued! Al don’t take advice from that guy! I’m glad it ended up being okay!

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General Fishing Tips / Re: Slow Death Hooks

« on: October 09, 2024, 03:39:46 PM »

Quote from: SpeedyStein on October 09, 2024, 03:34:12 PM

Quote from: ThreemoneyJ on October 09, 2024, 01:42:19 PM
I usually thread a gulp minnow on a slow death hook. Lots of scent in them.

Good call. Do you use the split tail ones, or the grubs?

The straight/split tail ones. Grubs (curly tails) have plenty of action on their own from the tail. If I want more action out of a swimming grub I’ll put a dodger or wiggle disk in front of it. I prefer to use the slow death hooks on straight tail offerings.

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General Fishing Tips / Re: Slow Death Hooks

« on: October 09, 2024, 01:42:19 PM »

I usually thread a gulp minnow on a slow death hook. Lots of scent in them.

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General Fishing Tips / Re: Eagle lake in Oct?

« on: October 08, 2024, 01:23:39 PM »

Thanks for the tips everyone. I gotta dig thru my tackle box and see if I have some suitable tackle! If nothing else I’ll just drag threaded crawlers around and hope for the best.

Looking at campsites on the internet it looks like the ones open are first come first serve. I sort of plan on just driving thru the different ones and seeing what looks best.

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Stealth / Re: Made the Leap to Stealth

« on: October 08, 2024, 01:14:19 PM »

Nice looking kayak! Congrats!

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Shasta Lake 11/2 Kokanee and trout

Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Pyramid Lake Saturday 10/26

General Talk / Re: Basic Crabbing Question

Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Pyramid Lake Saturday 10/26

Kayak Fly Fishing / Re: Just brainstorming...

General Talk / Re: Pranked myself with the old dead fish trick

General Talk / Re: Happy Birthday!!!

General Talk / Re: Upgraded my fleet today!

Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: Napa river launch spots?

General Talk / Re: Crabbing Doran / Bodega Bay on Opening Day Sat 11/2

General Talk / Re: Demasted while sailing on a Hobiecat

General Fishing Tips / Re: Slow Death Hooks

General Fishing Tips / Re: Slow Death Hooks

General Fishing Tips / Re: Eagle lake in Oct?

Stealth / Re: Made the Leap to Stealth