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Topic: Newbie from Healdsburg  (Read 999 times)

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WillD26

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  • Location: Healdsburg
  • Date Registered: Dec 2014
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Hey guys/gals, I'm Will and I'm still fairly new to fishing/diving the area.  I moved here from Rhode Island 2 years ago where I primarily bass fished on fresh water lakes. 

I've gone for abalone a few times with a banks board, but I just acquired a used kayak from my neighbor and attempted crabbing in Bodega Bay last Saturday morning/afternoon.  Conditions were great and I dropped my pot toward the end of the incoming high tide.  I was unsuccessful and it's probably because I didn't venture outside the break wall. 

Anyways, looking for some advice and to maybe meet up with a fellow member interested in sharing some knowledge with a newcomer.

Thanks in advance!

Will


Hojoman

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LoletaEric

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Welcome to the club, Will.  You've landed in a good spot with lots of experienced members in your area and many prime outdoor destinations nearby as well.  Looking forward to seeing your reports.   :smt001
I am a licensed guide.  DFW Guide ID:  1000124.   Let's do a trip together.

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Cowman

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2015 Hobie Revo

- Dan C.


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Welcome Will, I will fish with you Saturdays are my day. -Amos
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Hello my fellow 'burgian,  :smt006, Cameron


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Welcome to NCKA Will  :smt006
"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain."


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I hope to be your neighbor some day (well, at least own a place in thesame city  :smt044)

welcome aboard!


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One F

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Welcome Will!  We should go hit Lake Sonoma sometime and whack some bass!   :smt006
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Calfish

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welcome Will Im a newbie myself


 

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