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Dfishin wrote: Fri Jun 27, 2025 6:25 am Nicely done! A lake you can fish anytime any day.

Yes...not run by the idiots in San Diego!

Fished Lower Otay last Wednesday and had a decent day as far as numbers go. Water temps pushing over 79 degrees and pretty stained down the Harvey Arm. Lots of blowups right at the bank and we had most of our success with finesse like weightless Senko and Neko rigs. Decided to throw a jackhammer w ...

So tried something little different today brought my dad on back of kayak so tandem fishing and not sinking was the plan was fun mostly I believe today was learning curve rockpile where I usually go had biting fish early we moved around after a while cruzing showed my dad how a yak w troller is he ...

Fished Tidelands this morning from the float tube. Got 31 spotted bay bass, 1 20" halibut and 1 sand bass. At least 1/3 of the spotties were in the 13-15" range. Best lures were a Missile Shockwave swimbait on a weedless standup jig head, a 5" grub on a 3/8 oz. ball head and a 4" grub on a 1/4 oz ...

Bay Fishing: The Ins and Outs to Fishing Mission Bay, By DJ Thrillz

Before we really start diving into everything, I found a map that may be very helpful as you read through this article. If it isn’t clear enough, here’s a link to download the full-size file.


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I had a good spotty bite going and then this guy decides to horn in. Too big for the net, too big for the tube, had to kick to shore just to land it, probably took at least an hour just to land. Released to get bigger. Got on a 5/16 ounce jighead and 4" clear grub, 6 lb test line. 26.8 lbs, PB, my ...

I have been recording what I have learned over the years about fishing for Spotties and thought I would post it here. I learn something new all the time so anything that can be added is appreciated. Comments?

Spotted Bay Bass Fishing Tips:

1. These tips are mainly for lure fishing spotted bay bass ...

Water is warm now. Don't need waders or boots. Some people get sore hips or back some don't. My back was jacked.up for a year...hurt to hike or bike but didn't bother me in the tube.
There are places on both bays with easy launches and very little tidal movement, so you can figure out whether your ...

...but for the two mooks in float tubes.

otay, el cap, murray.
dont be afraid of the bay either.

What he said.
Both bays can be a lot of fun on a float tube, once you figure out the tides..as far as being able to get back to your launch spot. Catching spotted bay bass can be stupid-easy, and you might get into a dozen other species ...

IMHO, no clips. Fresh knots can be a blessing in disguise. If you need a loop for a lure to swim free like a jerk bait or top water, learn the rapala knot. Super quick. And you can even tie a double rapala knot for heavy stuff with lighter line. Never had the rapala knot fail. My pb 13lb bass was on ...

No clips for the win this morning at Harbor Island. 3 Barracuda and 1 Mackerel within an hour. It pays off to be patient.

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