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Nice balance on a SUP!
Speaking of which, do you SUP guys use your normal hook set or modify it to keep from losing balance?


A lot of guys sit down to not lose balance. I dont really have that problem, when in san diego, the fish aren't big enough to need to really set the hook that hard ...

ive been trying a different braids out.

Spinning: So its either powerpro (regular or max quatro), suffix performance or strike king contra. My leader is 99% Berkley big game.10lb braid to 10lb leader.

Baitcaster: powerpro regular 50lb to 20lb big game

ive been trying a different braids out.

Spinning: So its either powerpro (regular or max quatro), suffix performance or strike king contra. My leader is 99% Berkley big game.10lb braid to 10lb leader.

Baitcaster: powerpro regular 50lb to 20lb big game


Thanks!! I did see the 10 to 10 ...

Hedionda is open for fishing but had a massive fish kill with the big red tide a few years ago. It's making a comeback but it's significantly slower than it used to be. Batiquitos and San Diguito I think you are only allowed to fish west of the coast highway. Man would I love to get my kayak into ...

Yea it’s definitely about finding access to these places, which I have very little knowledge of and don’t want any angry Karen’s ruining my day! @JWall I have plenty of rooster tails since I do a lot of eastern sierra trout fishing. I just need to suck it up and get out to these lagoons. My ...

Got out 1/2/24 after work for 1.5 hours. Fished the ned rig just outside the cays for 6-7 spotted bay bass. Slow outgoing tide, didnt see much bait and the bites were very soft. Biggest fish was ~12.5", nothing special of a day but good to get out.

https://youtu.be/XVzV7a76CUM?si=XGlIU3_5M3EBbYTS

I was fishing low tide, 8:00am to 11:00am. Caught 7 Bass.

I used to fish Agua Hedionda's outer lagoon. Shore fishing is legal.
If the lagoon's being dredged (happens every few years, don't know if it'll happen this year), it stirs up the food and the bite can be insane for sargo and spotfin croaker and other species. Emphasis on "can be." It can also suck ...

Neuroshima wrote: Tue Jan 09, 2024 10:39 am Do you have a breakdown of your SUP somewhere?

Basic overview/review. I havent changed them much over the years.

I'm thrilled to join this fantastic community of fishing enthusiasts. I'm a complete newbie when it comes to fishing, and I'm eager to dive into this exciting world. However, I find myself a bit overwhelmed by the vast array of fishing gear available. So, I'm turning to you, the experts, for some ...

Great questions by Pipster. I would argue to start out like any other sport of hobby, start small and work your way up.

A cheap spinning combo (~$30-50) from your typical sporting goods store, 7 feet medium action will work, 10 lb nylon fishing line, size 6 hooks, and some weights (0.5 -1 oz). I ...

If you are just fishing lakes and the bays from shore (not saltwater piers), then IMO it's hard to beat this combo for value. Not joking when I say it's as good as combos >2x the price.
Shakespeare 7' micro light rod and Daiwa Regal LT 2500
I would still happily use this combo today and I have some ...

Regardless of gear, be sure to rinse off all your gear and tackle after each trip. Otherwise it is going to corrode, sometimes enough to be worthless even before the next trip. If you change the hooks, sinkers, lures, etc. then put the old ones in a plastic bag and rinse them out too when you get ...

]But dont have a cold heart.

Took a break from lmb and tried a couple bay trips.

Sometimes fishing sucks, sometimes it doesn't. Recently got into a wfo spotty bite and hammered it for 3 hours. Never went more than a couple minutes without a bendo. Pretty much got bit every other cast on the yo ...

Rented a skiff to bond with my son. Didn’t have hi expectations especially since we are beginners. Was about to call it a day and he snagged a legal halibut on live sardine. He was so pumped and now is addicted.

Good tip on the phone and license..
Butch

Glad he had a picture on his phone, I always order 2 duplicates. One for the boat, one for the beach and one for the pier (private pier, need license)

Original plan was to go throw small flies on the ultra light trout rod at schools of mullet. That changed after spending 1-2 hours and finding only 3 mullet up shallow that didnt want to play. Tossed on the ned rig with a really small fluke and the bite was on. It wasn't a numbers day but very good ...

You should have stayed for the rain. The bite just turned on when that happened. Had 5 fish in 6 casts when it started coming down.

JWall wrote: Sun Jan 21, 2024 3:24 am Great fights on that whip!! Straight braid or w leaders?

i had a short section of 10lb mono after the 5lb* braid