Alameda Rockwall 5-15-08

I hit the water this morning around 6:45 or so, trolling a frozen herring. Saw a few other boats but not much action. Around 8:30, while drifting a whole frozen squid in 11 feet of water, I opened my first beer, a cool Lagunitas Censored Rich Copper Ale, an easy battle in the already intense heat.
 I trolled some more with no luck, although I saw a few power boats pick up fish. Around 10:30 AM, a whole squid drifted in 18 feet of water produced another beer, again a Lagunitas Censored Rich Copper Ale. Funny how drifting is so much more conducive to beer than trolling.
 I saw a few sturgeon jump, plus a strong, ripping, surge just beneath the surface a few yards away from me that must have been a sturgeon.
 I trolled all the way back against the wind, making it to the ramp at 11:30. Packed up and heading home at noon. Not a bad day, but no fish. No Lagunitas IPA Maximus either...

Better than work with NO beer!!!

Around 8:30........I opened my first beer.

My long lost brother!  We gotta fish together...

   Backcountry

Got in the water by 7:15 and met Malibu 2.  Followed by Naoaki who had to take an early swim since his ride decided to take off without him.      Nothing much happening since we did'nt have live bait.  winds to SF and an out tide made it hard to paddle back.  all in all a good day to be out.  Hope you caught one Naoaki.

Nice team report of another quality NCKA hookup.  I want pics of those beers, M_T!   

Solid effort guys,

 Really hard to figure these Hali's,

 Just right place, right time,  Good to stack the deck in your favor with liquid refreshment