Recent content by Jim B

Thank you! What a great resource for anyone who ever wondered about rod holders on piers.

WOW! Thank you for the excellent pictures and the two links to previous threads. Very much appreciated.

In "Pier Fishing in California," Ken included a tip from Ron Crandall (Ron's Tackle Tips) about the danger of leaning your rod against the railing with only the last foot extending over the top (I foolishly did this yesterday). This can break the last foot off the rod when a fish hits. The...

Thank you all for so many excellent answers to my question. This forum is a terrific source of information. Thanks again!

In "Pier Fishing in California," Ken states that it is a good sign when birds are in the water around a pier. What about seals? Right now Port San Luis Pier at Avila Beach is surrounded by lots of seals and I wonder if that affects the fishing. Thanks.