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Hadn't been out to PB in almost a month so gave it a look this AM. South of pier half way to LG station; what a mess of junk on the beach and in the water. If didn't get bit in 3-4 minutes, line loaded up with grass/lettuce. Lots of sand crabs though everywhere. One perchie and after half hour ...

I've gotten four of these in three trips and pulled the hook on about the same number. Frustrating. Using bigger-than-average sand crabs, which are a lot of work to find. But there doesn't seem to be an alternative.
Lots of other fish to catch. This morning, I tried the negative tide with a ...

Ah the Krocodile…..Baja staple. I like them when the surf is mellow, if the surf or currents are ripping, they still work but you can’t get that consistent sweet spot kick. I like trebles on the small ones either a feather or blank. Chrome with the chrome foil is my favorite. I’ll like j hooks ...

Been itching to get out, arrived around 6:30 and fished until 9:30 or so. Took a while to get any bites although I was feeling lazy and didn’t move much from where I set up. Ended up with three small perch on Gulp sandworms (blood) all caught very close to shore.

Still looking for my first fish ...

There is a big pop in the ratio of YFC to other species today between South Torrey Pines and mid Del Mar. Does someone know that this is typical for August? With a leopard and two guitars, a smattering of perch, a corbina, and lots of YFC, I had my best numbers day today with over 20 fish. No ...

Got my best fish of the year (so far) today. Nice 22" vina. Knew it was a vamp when it went nuts on the surface. Fly fell out of its mouth at shore. Also tagged my first midshipman and smallest halibut.
The fish gods like a fly rod in my hand

What kind of gear are you guys using to fish for carp? I'm just getting into it have fished probably 30 hours and only two missed hooksets. Half or more of that time at Barrett! Starting to think I'm cursed haha


No, that's carp fly fishing for you. There's a reason they call them golden ...

Hit up blacks this morning throwing out the fly in the surf… not great conditions with very choppy surf at close tidal intervals so there was a lot of sand messing up the clarity of the water. It was also an outgoing tide which is not my favorite but it was the only time and date I could go this ...

More 'speriments....
Using up some random blends of plastic, shooting single colors.

Clear w blue glitter. The carrot shape is very soft, and coaxed a few micro calico bass out of the rocks two Sundays back when jigged. Also got spotties on the ned rigged carrot...and the fluke. And four short-and ...

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There are many types of food we all enjoy to eat such as Italian food, Mexican food, Japanese food, Indian food, Chinese food,
French food, Greek food, American food or.......maybe other type of foods not listed.

I always remember as a kid one time with a large family gathering at ...

Vinny -- tough question! It's like asking, "who's your favorite child?" (haha). Currently, (and always subject to change) it's probably Asian cuisine for me. Vinny, I'm guessing Mexican might be one of your fav's... While dining at Mario's awhile back you and a lady friend grabbed the booth behind ...

And a belated happy Thanksgiving to you and yours… Ours was a deep fried turkey while camping out in the desert, near Baker with family and friends….
Butch…

You as well. ( guessing )

Leaving at 02:45 for Brawley . If you go , have a safe trip . Thunder storms possible in the afternoon . Stay safe , Shoot Straight . WR



A buddy and I opted for a gentleman's start and hunted the afternoon. We got caught in those thunder storms and they were nothing nice! We found a nice spot ...

Shoot, I haven't bought my Duck stamp yet. Haha. Better put in for some draws soon too!

Have a safe, enjoyable hunt...
Butch

Good luck,
Have a safe trip. Maybe this weather will move the birds your way.

Take care

You too! Thanks

Happy Thanksgiving. Appreciate everyone's help.

You too Bill, and to everyone else as well…
Butch