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Trying to find the magic retrieve, twitch, or lure is impossible. Corvina are very random biters. No pattern, is the pattern.

I went out there this morning after watching your video earlier in the week. Was my first time launching the kayak in Mission Bay. Launched from Ventura Cove Park.(Lifeguard told me the beach is swimming only when I came in, so I’ll be looking for a new spot.) FIshed from 6 to 1130 and caught 6 ...

Typical session this morning catching spotties then snagged a monster. Was thinking hali at first but after awhile it became dead weight. Towed me around Mariners and finally was able to beach and land the huge mud marlin on 10 lb. Was a fun surprise. Thanks

Another great video Chris! And the new baits look great too. What were the range of depths you were catching them in? And closer to the bank or out in the deeper middle?

Loved the video as always, Thanks

Well. I’ve had my moments of luck so far, but nothing quite like this one yet. Fishing one of my go to spotty spots, and was working my last few casts before heading back to the car. It was after sunset, and I had seen a few small ripples on the water. I had a free rig tied in with a 3” fluke, so I ...

First day of wabbit season...at the south end of the Cays.

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Water wasn't really moving yet....the crazy spotty bite should be going off any time....any minute now...just about now...heck, I'll take a consolation fish...

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Eventually scratched up a few ...

Hit the south bay this morning and fished the big tide. Friend and I got about 70 spotties. Caught them on 1/4 and 3/8 jigheads and MC Swimbaits. Most fish came in less than 12 feet of water.

Question for you experts: Are you willing or do you often use your high end freshwater bass gear (rod/reel) in saltwater? Or do you prefer "dedicated" saltwater gear?

High end bass gear. I have had zero problems with Shimano and Daiwa bass reels corroding. I do rinse with freshwater after each trip. I use the smaller baitcasting reels (mostly loaded with 6 lb mono) and 2500 size spinning reels. Most rods are very corrosion resistant, even the cheap ones. BFS ...

I fished with Curado 100Ds for many years and got pretty good at servicing them. The outside edge of the spool was something that I couldn't prevent from corroding even with a light freshwater rinse after each outing and eventually led to their retirement. I now fish Tranx 200s and although they ...

Only took 5 years but i finally landed a bonefish- kinda
Day1- Fished with Chris, the current was flowing and the spotties were biting for me , everything biting for him
Me: Loads of spotties, 1 missed bonefish at the board
Chris: Spotties, corvina, halbut, bones
Decided i needed to get back out ...

Mike M wrote: Mon Dec 15, 2025 3:36 pm So, I'd say, if fishing with high end gear makes you happy, then use it!

I 100% agree with Mike...
Butch

Decided on a rare trip to the salt. Not my usual because I have so much tied up in my fresh water gear and the salt doesn't exactly play well with them. Still i figured a sh!t ton of thorough rinsing should take care of it for one trip.

I put in at J street marina and fished the grass and dropoff ...

That sounds like a lot of fun, Dan. And those fish fight pretty well too. Glad to see you out catching fish as always and thanks for sharing.
I’m afraid if I fish saltwater, I may never go back to a lake ha ha. Tight line always buddy.

Hey Dann nice meeting up with you at the ramp. We also had a good day even after getting very lost in the fog and ending up at the cays. We nailed over 40 spotties and one confused halibut between both of us on my boat. It was the first time my neighbor ever experienced such a bite and had a great ...

Looks like fun guys. How deep is the water you are fishing?

Super fun! 10ft on avg.


Good view of your new tube Chris, looks fantastic!! On the big eye underspins, what weight? I bought a box of miscellaneous colors a while back at 1/8oz I believe. Do you need more weight like 3/16th with all that tide moving? Thx

And I always marvel at McQuade’s ...

I have fished Mission bay. I'm going have to try San Diego bay. I will bring 1 bigger rod to try for a bat ray or something that will tow me around.


Personally Dfishin I think you will be a quick convert to the Big Bay. I always do better there.


I really like Mission bay. Smaller area but ...

So i generally keep my Florida fishing reports off SDFish or only post a few in the paddleboard section but since im now on a boat out here and landed a darn bonefish i decided to post it.

Got up at 1am friday morning to leave for the keys, but broke the key off in the lock on the trailer. 1st in ...