Pier Fishing in California Message Board Archives

Great pic Bob!   thomas - Dec-15-06 8:10pm
Haven't seen it. BCooney told me it was there.   stripesidechaser - Dec-18-06 7:38am
Re: Haven't seen it. BCooney told me it was there   dompfa ben - Jan-11-07 10:46am
Re: Haven't seen it. BCooney told me it was there   dompfa ben - Jan-11-07 10:47am
Re: Haven't seen it. BCooney told me it was there   dompfa ben - Jan-11-07 10:48am
Re: Great pic Bob!   dompfa ben - Jan-11-07 10:54am
Half Moon Bay Grubbing   jettyjockey - Dec-15-06 7:04pm
Re: Half Moon Bay Grubbing   jettyjockey - Dec-15-06 7:06pm
you might want to try   tranbaby2 - Dec-15-06 8:51pm
and go as light as possible...   stripesidechaser - Dec-18-06 7:48am
Thanks for all the suggestions!   jettyjockey - Dec-18-06 11:57am
Red and dead at Goleta   KawtNuffin - Dec-15-06 6:52pm
Re: Red and dead at Goleta   q3fishboy - Dec-15-06 7:50pm
Re: Red and dead at Goleta   KawtNuffin - Dec-16-06 12:32am
Re: Red and dead at Goleta   q3fishboy - Dec-16-06 1:11am
i NEED to fish.... gaviota- avila?   polishfromthedeep - Dec-15-06 3:06pm
big swell, I think...   dompfa ben - Dec-15-06 3:47pm
Re: i NEED to fish.... gaviota- avila?   pier roller - Dec-16-06 6:05pm
Re: i NEED to fish.... gaviota- avila?test   dompfa ben - Jan-9-07 12:17pm
Dont touch that Fish!   SturgeonSlayer23 - Dec-15-06 11:31am
Re: Dont touch that Fish!   Sebastes2 - Dec-15-06 11:58am
Re: Dont touch that Fish!   Trogdor - Dec-15-06 1:19pm
Re: Dont touch that Fish!   changbj88 - Dec-15-06 2:11pm
Re: Dont touch that Fish!   SturgeonSlayer23 - Dec-15-06 2:19pm
funny story   unclesteve - Dec-15-06 6:38pm
Re: Dont touch that Fish!   stripesidechaser - Dec-15-06 7:10pm
Pelicans!   dompfa ben - Dec-15-06 8:00pm
SSC...   Raidersfan1 - Dec-15-06 8:12pm
Bait Catchers   SturgeonSlayer23 - Dec-15-06 10:41am
Re: Bait Catchers   hikingjay - Dec-15-06 10:42am
Re: Bait Catchers   SturgeonSlayer23 - Dec-15-06 10:50am
Rather than modifying expensive Sabiki rigs...   Ken Jones - Dec-15-06 12:59pm
BTW, tackle shops love Sabiki rigs, they are one..   Ken Jones - Dec-15-06 1:00pm
Re: Rather than modifying expensive Sabiki rigs...   SturgeonSlayer23 - Dec-15-06 2:26pm
For really small hooks...   dompfa ben - Dec-15-06 2:32pm
Re: For really small hooks...   SturgeonSlayer23 - Dec-15-06 2:36pm
Re: Rather than modifying expensive Sabiki rigs...   hikingjay - Dec-15-06 3:06pm
Good point about the mud burrowing!   Rock Hopper - Dec-15-06 3:42pm
Oh man, I thought I taught you better than that!   Raidersfan1 - Dec-15-06 8:13pm
Sierra Point   jegg - Dec-15-06 9:34am
Re: Sierra Point   soundgood - Dec-15-06 11:59am
Re: Sierra Point   SturgeonSlayer23 - Dec-15-06 12:15pm
speaking of crowded piers...   jegg - Dec-15-06 2:58pm
Re: speaking of crowded piers...   jizae707 - Dec-15-06 3:14pm
I cant say I blame em   fatzmalone - Dec-15-06 3:37pm
Re: speaking of crowded piers...   SturgeonSlayer23 - Dec-15-06 4:46pm
I agree...   jegg - Dec-15-06 4:06pm
bass...again @ redondo harbor...again   ryanhead - Dec-15-06 3:28am
Senorita and rock wrasse sleep at night.   Ken Jones - Dec-15-06 9:11am
Nice report! Howdja know...   moonshine - Dec-15-06 11:26am
Berkley Pier Producing?   Raidersfan1 - Dec-15-06 1:55am
Re: Berkley Pier Producing?   jizae707 - Dec-15-06 8:54am
I'll be out there either Sat. night or Sun. Morn.   fatzmalone - Dec-15-06 9:31am
Diurnally speaking   songslinger - Dec-15-06 10:01am
thanks for the heads up   fatzmalone - Dec-15-06 10:17am
Thanks Slinger... much appreciated!   Raidersfan1 - Dec-15-06 8:19pm
Re: Berkley Pier Producing?   SturgeonSlayer23 - Dec-15-06 10:45am
Re: Berkley Pier Producing?   Raidersfan1 - Dec-15-06 8:25pm
Coyote Point Question   norcalrod - Dec-15-06 12:58am
In my experience..   danthefisherman - Dec-15-06 2:48am
RE:   strictlyshore - Dec-17-06 2:39am
HMB Pier / Wall   norcalrod - Dec-15-06 12:02am
Re: HMB Pier / Wall   dreamfly - Dec-15-06 11:56am
dreamfly keep going left its kinda small   Mr. anchovy - Dec-15-06 5:12pm
Dreamfly - the Piers at photo: 200506227   norcalrod - Dec-15-06 10:36pm
Thanks!   dreamfly - Dec-16-06 2:15am
Re: HMB Pier / Wall   its a keeper - Dec-15-06 12:25pm
Re: HMB Pier / Wall   blahblahblah - Dec-15-06 2:15pm
Re: HMB Pier / Wall   2d - Dec-15-06 3:10pm
Balboa Pier Report and Questions   Crust - Dec-14-06 6:45pm
Re: Balboa Pier Report and Questions   snookie - Dec-15-06 7:52am
Re: Balboa Pier Report and Questions   Crust - Dec-15-06 12:21pm
Re: Balboa Pier Report and Questions   snookie - Dec-15-06 12:40pm
Re: Balboa Pier Report and Questions   Crust - Dec-15-06 2:12pm
It helps to wet the bread before you chum it   dompfa ben - Dec-15-06 2:25pm
Re: It helps to wet the bread before you chum it   Crust - Dec-15-06 2:27pm
Pizza dough is good too!   ken Jones - Dec-15-06 3:12pm
A variation, with all due respect to Snookie...   mel - Dec-15-06 9:17am
Re: A variation, with all due respect to Snookie..   Crust - Dec-15-06 12:22pm
Re: A variation, with all due respect to Snookie..   snookie - Dec-15-06 12:37pm
Re: A variation, with all due respect to Snookie..   Crust - Dec-15-06 2:12pm
More knots = more weak spots in the line   dompfa ben - Dec-15-06 2:27pm
Re: More knots = more weak spots in the line   Crust - Dec-15-06 2:36pm
Swivels...   toejamb - Dec-15-06 2:36pm
Re: Swivels...   Crust - Dec-15-06 2:47pm
Re: Swivels...   toejamb - Dec-15-06 3:01pm
Showin' off... but hey, no swivel here...   dompfa ben - Dec-15-06 3:58pm
Good stuff Ben...   toejamb - Dec-15-06 4:21pm
Re: Showin' off... but hey, no swivel here...   Crust - Dec-15-06 4:39pm
Water clarity has a lot to do with it too.   mel - Dec-15-06 8:56pm
Brass Bling - A Diff. Chew for a Diff. Crew.   baitchucker - Dec-16-06 10:18am
Pier Essentials Top 10 List   stickshaker - Dec-14-06 5:55pm
Toilet paper   FakeFisherman - Dec-14-06 6:03pm
Re: Pier Essentials Top 10 List   surfNturf - Dec-14-06 6:03pm
Re: Pier Essentials Top 10 List   KawtNuffin - Dec-14-06 10:03pm
Re: Pier Essentials Top 10 List   sushiman - Dec-14-06 6:11pm
Re: Pier Essentials Top 10 List   stickshaker - Dec-15-06 11:09am
Re: Pier Essentials Top 10 List   fishmom - Dec-14-06 6:32pm
Re: Pier Essentials Top 10 List   oscar - Dec-14-06 6:56pm
You Dawg!   riorust - Dec-14-06 7:47pm
Cleaning fluid helps get the ..   riorust - Dec-14-06 7:49pm
Re: Pier Essentials Top 10 List   P boy - Dec-14-06 7:03pm
Re: Pier Essentials Top 10 List   Davey Jones - Dec-14-06 7:25pm
Backpack with all my gear...that's it : )   Clayman - Dec-14-06 7:34pm
Re: Pier Essentials Top 10 List   riorust - Dec-14-06 7:44pm
Re: Pier Essentials Top 10 List   tinle - Dec-14-06 9:43pm
Don't forget the earplugs.   mel - Dec-14-06 10:58pm
Fishing pole?   gyt - Dec-14-06 11:18pm
measuring tape   tinle - Dec-14-06 11:23pm
Re: measuring tape   stickshaker - Dec-15-06 11:11am
Re: Pier Essentials Top 10 List   lollich - Dec-14-06 11:51pm
two ice chests??   big bait big ffish - Dec-15-06 12:12am
I'll weigh in on this one   dompfa ben - Dec-15-06 12:36am
Re: I'll weigh in on this one   sushiman - Dec-15-06 12:53am
tide book   bturner - Dec-15-06 1:09am
LMAO - Oh my god!!!!   norcalrod - Dec-15-06 3:00am
Sorry, should have been for TP...   norcalrod - Dec-15-06 3:02am
Toothpaste on the pier? Wow...   mel - Dec-15-06 8:13am
Re: Pier Essentials Top 10 List   pinfish - Dec-15-06 8:46am
I've gotten away with just   tinle - Dec-15-06 9:14am
The Christmas List of goodies/things you need —   Ken Jones - Dec-15-06 9:17am
And Still I Forget Stuff!   songslinger - Dec-15-06 9:54am
I believe I have begun to grasp the first part...   Ken Jones - Dec-15-06 12:41pm
Electrical tape   bcooney - Dec-15-06 11:38am
Re: Pier Essentials Top 10 List   SturgeonSlayer23 - Dec-15-06 12:04pm
x-men comic, hotsauce, & a ferret.   eelmaster - Dec-15-06 12:35pm
aluminum foil, 3-hole punch, & Kia Sedona A-arm   dompfa ben - Dec-15-06 1:31pm
Looks like you'll need a big checklist.   Ken Jones - Dec-15-06 1:02pm
Re: Pier Essentials Top 10 List   Crust - Dec-15-06 2:17pm
Re: Pier Essentials Top 10 List   SturgeonSlayer23 - Dec-15-06 2:33pm
Ghost Shrimp   jegg - Dec-14-06 2:25pm
36-48 hours.... and 32.3416 seconds   eelmaster - Dec-14-06 2:32pm
36-48 hours is about right - in damp paper twls   geekster - Dec-14-06 5:10pm
its closer to 32.3417 :)   Attila - Dec-14-06 2:42pm
so what about the ones at the bait shop?   jegg - Dec-14-06 2:51pm
Most keep them in an aquarium... live forever.   stripesidechaser - Dec-14-06 3:38pm
Re: so what about the ones at the bait shop?   stripercatcher - Dec-14-06 4:19pm
I've never had luck with frozen ghost shrimp...   Ken Jones - Dec-15-06 12:54pm
I was thinking grass shrimp; however, I've done   stripesidechaser - Dec-18-06 4:52pm
Re: Ghost Shrimp   grapeape168 - Dec-14-06 5:44pm
I just took some south that were kept in...   ken Jones - Dec-14-06 5:45pm
Ghost shrimp are a wonderful, but frustrating bait   dompfa ben - Dec-15-06 2:46pm
thanks DB..good advice   jegg - Dec-15-06 3:35pm
Lotsa bass again Redondo Harbor   ryanhead - Dec-14-06 1:13am
Very nice!   stripesidechaser - Dec-14-06 9:34am
Gotta get over there!!   moonshine - Dec-14-06 12:38pm
Re: Lotsa bass again Redondo Harbor   pier rat - Dec-14-06 10:05pm
Re: Lotsa bass again Redondo Harbor   ryanhead - Dec-15-06 3:31am
Rare white dolphin declared as extinct   v6v6v6 - Dec-13-06 10:48pm
Re: Rare white dolphin declared as extinct   falco - Dec-13-06 10:58pm
Already on the OT board.   mel - Dec-13-06 11:40pm
Sturgeon/ Rod Balancers for Piers   skyhook - Dec-13-06 6:43pm
Re: Sturgeon/ Rod Balancers for Piers   island thunder - Dec-13-06 6:52pm
Re: Sturgeon/ Rod Balancers for Piers   pinfish - Dec-13-06 8:28pm
Re: Sturgeon/ Rod Balancers for Piers   skyhook - Dec-13-06 10:52pm
Bad idea on a pier.   mel - Dec-14-06 5:37am
Not at all...   stripesidechaser - Dec-14-06 7:18am
Cart and pier rail   stickshaker - Dec-14-06 10:16am
That's how most people do it...   stripesidechaser - Dec-14-06 10:42am
Bells? rubber bands? clothes pins?   dompfa ben - Dec-14-06 1:27pm
Balancers are much more sensitive... really!   stripesidechaser - Dec-14-06 2:14pm
Re: Bells? rubber bands? clothes pins?   skyhook - Dec-14-06 6:46pm
Re: Sturgeon/ Rod Balancers for Piers   baitchucker - Dec-14-06 4:40pm
Re: Sturgeon/ Rod Balancers for Piers   stickshaker - Dec-14-06 5:34pm
PICTURES! Sturgeon/ Rod Balancers for Piers   goodlilaznboi - Dec-14-06 6:55pm
PICTURES! Sturgeon/ Rod Balancers for Piers   goodlilaznboi - Dec-14-06 6:56pm
RE: Sturgeon/ Rod Balancers for Piers   goodlilaznboi - Dec-14-06 6:58pm
Not quite the Red Barn model...   baitchucker - Dec-14-06 9:26pm
Re: Not quite the Red Barn model...   jizae707 - Dec-15-06 12:41am
Really itchin' to go again...   jegg - Dec-13-06 5:20pm
Re: Really itchin' to go again...   Raidersfan1 - Dec-13-06 5:30pm
Thanks!   jegg - Dec-14-06 8:40am
Free Fishing Days....   Raidersfan1 - Dec-13-06 5:17pm
That's a nice thought   dompfa ben - Dec-13-06 6:21pm
Re: That's a nice thought   Raidersfan1 - Dec-13-06 7:50pm
Re: Free Fishing Days....   notsosmart - Dec-13-06 8:52pm
Re: Free Fishing Days....   Raidersfan1 - Dec-13-06 9:05pm
Stingray with Shrimp and Artichoke Vinaigrette   fatzmalone - Dec-13-06 3:12pm
You & Ken: "Pier Fishing Cookbook"...   norcalrod - Dec-13-06 3:41pm
I'm sure Ken has the power.   fatzmalone - Dec-13-06 4:22pm
Re: Stingray with Shrimp and Artichoke Vinaigrette   stripesidechaser - Dec-13-06 4:21pm
Not at all my friend!   fatzmalone - Dec-13-06 4:23pm
Re: Stingray with Shrimp and Artichoke Vinaigrette   Raidersfan1 - Dec-13-06 4:39pm
Is the cry more like a croaker croak?   moonshine - Dec-14-06 12:31pm
I'll put some easier ones up for ya   fatzmalone - Dec-14-06 12:43pm
Moonshine (bonito recipe) Easy...   fatzmalone - Dec-14-06 1:02pm
Sweeeeet! Thanks!   moonshine - Dec-14-06 1:18pm
moonshine what kind of fish do you normally catch?   fatzmalone - Dec-14-06 2:34pm
More barred surfperch than anything. However,   moonshine - Dec-14-06 3:09pm
barred surf perch with diablo sauce (recipe) Easy!   fatzmalone - Dec-14-06 3:55pm
And quick, too! Will try. Thanks, Fatzmalone!   moonshine - Dec-14-06 4:26pm
I've actually been working on a PFIC Cookbook.   Ken Jones - Dec-14-06 12:48pm
Anytime!   fatzmalone - Dec-14-06 2:22pm
Pendulum Casting????   raider73 - Dec-13-06 1:28pm
I've heard this term before......   eelmaster - Dec-13-06 1:29pm
Re: I've heard this term before......   dkkim - Dec-13-06 1:47pm
i've been powercasting...   1014 - Dec-13-06 4:55pm
Re: Pendulum Casting????   SturgeonSlayer23 - Dec-13-06 1:57pm
Hashem, should master this with his giganitc 15ft   noviceboy - Dec-13-06 1:58pm
Re: Pendulum Casting????   caffeinehigh - Dec-13-06 2:25pm
Yeah, the weight can pretty much go anywhere...   moonshine - Dec-13-06 3:12pm
You require a shock leader for this cast   norcalrod - Dec-13-06 3:42pm
What works for me ...   surfNturf - Dec-13-06 5:39pm
Re: What works for me ...   raider73 - Dec-13-06 6:25pm
I do pendulum cast when using heavy lead   norcalrod - Dec-13-06 10:17pm
Pls Note: Don't use braided shock leaders with   norcalrod - Dec-13-06 10:18pm
Re: Pendulum Casting????   riorust - Dec-13-06 6:59pm
PS: Avet SX - Lamiglass 10'   riorust - Dec-13-06 7:06pm
Re: Pendulum Casting????   pinfish - Dec-13-06 8:34pm
Re: Pendulum Casting????   riptide - Dec-13-06 7:32pm
Re: Pendulum Casting????   falco - Dec-13-06 11:20pm
Re: Pendulum Casting????   mixbreed - Dec-14-06 7:45am
Are we into casting or fishing? I think such...   ken Jones - Dec-14-06 9:50am
Re: Are we into casting or fishing? I think such..   stickshaker - Dec-14-06 10:06am
Re: Are we into casting or fishing? I think such..   raider73 - Dec-14-06 2:52pm
I agree, in SOME situations a long cast is a plus.   ken Jones - Dec-14-06 5:49pm
Or to hit some of the reefs off the SoCal Piers   dompfa ben - Dec-26-06 8:25pm
Or to hit some of the reefs off the SoCal Piers   dompfa ben - Dec-26-06 8:26pm
More info. on poaching ring —   ken Jones - Dec-13-06 1:13pm
Re: More info. on poaching ring —   mtnviewfisher - Dec-13-06 2:01pm
then again....   jtstryper - Dec-13-06 5:12pm
and what use is enforcing them   Northern Boy - Dec-13-06 7:03pm
Re: then again....   mtnviewfisher - Dec-13-06 8:59pm
Are pier fishermen in the east a tougher group?   Ken Jones - Dec-13-06 10:46am
Nope.   mel - Dec-13-06 11:01am
Agreed... fishing is a year round sport in NorCal!   stripesidechaser - Dec-13-06 11:46am
Re: Agreed... fishing is a year round sport in Nor   Sebastes2 - Dec-13-06 12:13pm
Re: Agreed... fishing is a year round sport in Nor   bargeclimber - Dec-13-06 3:36pm
Re: Nope.   Raidersfan1 - Dec-13-06 4:58pm
Re: Are pier fishermen in the east a tougher group   SturgeonSlayer23 - Dec-13-06 1:15pm
Sounds like we've got some crusty guys too.   ken Jones - Dec-13-06 1:17pm
Re: Are pier fishermen in the east a tougher group   jizae707 - Dec-13-06 1:20pm
Re: Are pier fishermen in the east a tougher group   whiskerfish - Dec-13-06 3:13pm
Sam Clemens - Coldest winter - summer in SF...   norcalrod - Dec-13-06 9:53pm
Of Course   songslinger - Dec-13-06 10:15pm
Re: Of Course   Sebastes2 - Dec-14-06 12:46am
Re: Of Course   2d - Dec-15-06 12:34pm
Hey, I've fished in snow on the Antioch Bridge   stripesidechaser - Dec-14-06 6:30am
Done that w/ Stinky, Red, & MJonesJr on Martinez   baitchucker - Dec-14-06 4:50pm
Tis true...we rarely have to knock the ice...   ken Jones - Dec-14-06 9:52am
Although there was ice on the Oceanside Pier a...   Ken Jones - Dec-14-06 12:49pm
Fish the Eastern Sierra Opener if you like cold   dompfa ben - Dec-26-06 8:28pm
Hawaii fishermen are the toughest   2d - Dec-15-06 12:35pm
Florida limiting shark fishing from pier —   ken Jones - Dec-13-06 10:16am
The article doesn't mention why?   Rock Hopper - Dec-13-06 11:49am
I believe B is the answer.   ken Jones - Dec-13-06 1:04pm
Most piers fished in 24 hour period —   Ken Jones - Dec-13-06 9:56am
Puts my records in a dumper.   Ken Jones - Dec-13-06 10:08am
But I have fished upwards of 60 piers in one year.   Ken Jones - Dec-13-06 10:13am
We could challenge them to most piers in one week.   Ken Jones - Dec-13-06 10:47am
Sounds like a lot of work.   moonshine - Dec-13-06 10:32am
It would be hard to do in California.   Ken Jones - Dec-13-06 10:42am
Actually 23 piers in 48 (not 24) hours.   Ken Jones - Dec-13-06 10:59am
And that is very doable.   Ken Jones - Dec-13-06 10:59am
Picking up the gauntlet?   moonshine - Dec-13-06 11:40am
We could easily do it in the Bay Area...   ken Jones - Dec-13-06 1:03pm
Just have to find the right locations...   mel - Dec-13-06 12:18pm
Interesting idea!   ken Jones - Dec-13-06 12:56pm
Looking closer, I see a frightening trend here.   Santa - Dec-13-06 12:24pm
The good thing is that almost all piers in...   ken Jones - Dec-13-06 1:00pm
How do they define "fishing"   Northern Boy - Dec-13-06 12:52pm
Good point. When I make my treks up and...   ken Jones - Dec-13-06 1:02pm

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