San Diego & SoCal Fishing Forums

Nice report. Does anyone know if the wed/sat/sun fishing open only applies to being on the water, or if it applies to shore fishing as well? I see people shore fishing there all the time, but am not sure if they need permits and are subject to the "open" rule.

Also, given the lake level, is ...

I passed my test today. Got 6 answers wrong out of 60. Good to go. I learn some things. The test just took a long time.

I like fishing early morning. Get in and out before the crowds. Plus if I'm in my canoe the wind doesn't pick up usually till the afternoons.

Can you imagine how crowded the lakes will be. I hate fishing on weekends.

I went fishing 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.. caught 9 Bass. Biggest ones were 15 inches. The other ones were like 10 inches. Tried the free rig, sometimes I didn't know I had a fish on till I reeled up, lost a few not having a good hook set.

Do you think the free rig is any better than a jighead and soft plastic for spotties? I have tried it and didn't see an advantage.


I prefer jig heads or drop shot, even Texas rig. Because I can feel the spotties slam the lure, and they hit hard. Free rig I did not feel the bite until I was ...

I use z- man minnow z. 3 inch

Went cruising around Mission Bay in my canoe this morning. Gaught 8 bass. Nice day down there light wind. There were some big bass hitting today.. This was my biggest 17 inches

I know people that go to the Jetty and fish for Opalaye . I heard they're good eating.
And they just use peas or green moss. On a small hook.

When I fish for Bat Rays I would go to the west side of Leisure Lagoon. Throw my line towards Fiesta Island . But have not done it in a long time.

Getting old sucks

I use on my baitcasters 20 lb braid to 12 lb. Fluorocarbon.

First time Surf fishing. I was fishing in the morning for 7:00 am to 9:00 am. Caught 5 Perch. A lot of fish nibbling on my bait. Maybe I will try a small hook next time. No seaweed that was a good thing.

I was on the water at 6:30 am. Caught 2 Bass the first hour. Then nothing for the next 2 hours. My shoulder was starting to hurt. Since it was a nice day out. Like summer, I decided to do some trolling around the bay. Caught 4 more on the troll. Off the water by 11:00 am.

FYI, you should consider physical therapy. I had some surgery on my shoulder a few years ago, went to physical therapy and regained full range of movement. Then a few months later, started hurting and went to physical therapy again and with a few exercises, problem went away in a few days.

I have ...

I think it was a career I chose. I was a truck driver household good mover for 40 years. All that heavy lifting and stairs took its toll on me. Stretching does help. I think I need to do some stretching before I go fishing.

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Butch

If you are lucky!!

Well I’m lucky…I guess. ….
Butch

Knock on wood