2/17/11 Bolinas Lagoon Off-season Shark Hunt (Non-Yak)

Hey everyone, I am a new member here on NCKA and this is my inaugural post so please be understanding if the format isn't perfect hahah.  Me and a couple of buddies went out today to Bolinas Lagoon for the first time, despite the uninviting weather and the knowledge that true shark season doesn't pick up for a couple of months,  in search of some Leopard Sharks and Bat Rays.  Other than a couple of bait-stealing crabs and a possible cold, pun intended, we didn't even get a bite   .  We were throwing squid on the typical sliding sinker hooked up to an 8 oz weight and a metal leader. 

Although it was an unsuccessful day as far as fishing is concerned, I am definitely eager to go back when the weather and the season permits for my second Leopard Shark or Bat Ray.  And maybe next time I'll bring my yak if transportation arrangements allow  ...it's no fun trying to convince a friend to reconfigure his roof racks with your hull-holders in order to transport your boat hahah,

Let me know what you guys think about the spot that we chose.  Not sure if it was the best one to fish at, but it was our first time there and we did not feel like trying to find another spot in that weather. 

WTTM! Any day fishing is a good day.  I've never fished that area, but i'm sure others will chime in.  See you otw soon.

Peace, y'all

 WttM... Welcome to the Madness     

 Nice report, never fished in there before, looks like it would be perfect for the leopard hunt...

  see ya out there and again...

  Welcome Aboard...

Thanks a lot you guys, and yeah I actually had to look that acronym up...I had no idea what it meant haha.  I'm definitely looking forward to getting out on the water within the next couple of weeks so hopefully I'll see some of you guys out there and we will catch some fish! lol

Thanks for the report! I've been itching to hit Tomales Bay for a shark or something. I will post a hook up when I can get out there weather permitting of course. jim

i've fished that tight bend in the channel in the pic before to good luck, mostly on the outgoing tide, but beginning of incoming too. it is right after a little rise on teh road, there's a pull out there, and right now a bunch of seals hanging on the inside bar

Love fishing for lepoard an rays!

Welcome aboard my friend! Sorry to hear that no leos nor mud marlin were caught on this outing, but it was worth a try A great thing ya got here on NCKA are the hookups with others wonderful members.

Thanks for your report, looking forward to meeting ya and do some fishing together

that spot can e money on hightides , my first time there i was solo and not knowing much about that body of water , after 15 minutes of soakin some squid in 3 feet of water i was about to give up untill bbzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz and as i pull back on my rod a leapord shark jumps into the air from afar! , for the next hour it was hook up after hook up and probly wanna the best fishing times ive had , a DFG guy showed up and watched the action and if my memory serves me correctly it was kirk or monkeyface , he even took a picture for me.

That's a good size Leopard Shark man! Much bigger than the one I caught off of Elephant Rock Pier in Tiburon, and you don't need to worry about constant snags at Bolinas like you do in Tiburon.  Sound advice SteveS, that spot with the tight bend will definitely be where I will fish next time once the weather clears, thanks a lot for the tip.  Looking forward to fishing with you guys for sure, and thanks again

There all big in there!

Right on dude! WTTM! sorry to hear ya got skunked! It sure beats being at work. See ya around!

Jeff

if u drive around into the town of bolinas there can be good action right at the inlet of the lagoon , sharks , rays , perch , crabs & halibut from time to time.

i've fished that tight bend in the channel in the pic before to good luck, mostly on the outgoing tide, but beginning of incoming too. it is right after a little rise on teh road, there's a pull out there, and right now a bunch of seals hanging on the inside bar

You mean here? 

WTTM great first post thanks @ Rockhopper, baitnbeer, nice pics