Recent content by Skyhook

A regular at an SF bay pier was able to land this large halibut recently. The fish measured 37 inches and weighed 20+ pounds, and was taken on live smelt. The guy uses a 3-way swivel that has a 30 inch dropper and a 36 inch leader. The long dropper keeps the bait off the bottom and away from...

Nice! Was it bait or lures that did the trick?

Great report! What were you using for bait? And could you describe your set up?

Poacher seized with over 2000 Lbs of Halibut! This story popped up on San Francisco KRON4 News this morning.

Does anyone know if herring have made their way into San Francisco Bay? Considering all the rain, something should be happening soon.

Found some information on a Federal Contractor Website: GOGA 222626 Rehabilitate Torpedo Wharf Phase I, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Fransico, California. "This project is Phase I of a larger project that will rehabilitate the deteriorated superstructure (piles, pile caps and...

According to a Park Service employee, the work will focus on resurfacing the pier's deck. Over the decades it's become a mass of cracking and heaving asphalt. And with a project of this kind on a pier with that much wear, tear and age, there's always a chance that they may find other problems...

There was word recently that Torpedo Wharf will be closed for renovation early next year. I emailed the Presidio Trust to see if the rumors were true and to find out if they had a start and completion date for the work. Their reply was that the project is being handled by the National Park...

Does anyone know if Candlestick Point pier (Sunrise Point Fishing Pier) is still open? Did a search on Google. Results mention the pier has been permanently closed! The results may be mistaken. There is a smaller pier in the area that has been closed for some years now.

Well done! That's a great late season catch! I always appreciate your posts. And as always, thanks for providing specific details ( hook type and size, tides and conditions, leader and dropper length....) I do have a few questions though. From looking at some of your previous posts on...

I found the tidbit below in the SAN FRANCISCO MARINA IMPROVEMENT AND REMEDIATION PROJECT FAQS on the Project's website. "How Will Views Be Impacted? The project will locate boat slips from the southern East Harbor to an extension of the West Harbor, north of Marina Green. The project will...

You'll find this a bit sad if you've fished this area or stopped by to enjoy the view. Marina Green. On a recent trip to Torpedo Wharf, I came across a flyer posted in the area from residents opposed to the project. Looked up more information about the proposal. Seems like it's a "done deal"...

It was interesting listening to some of the public comments during the halibut segment of the Commission Meeting posted on Youtube, particularly the party boat skippers. All agreed that a reduction was long overdue. But each also mentioned their concern about any push toward an adjustment to...

That's really good news, Ken! I'm glad the process worked. At the time of the Halibut Fishery Webinar, I had doubts that the input of recreational anglers and their suggestions would really be taken seriously. I'm glad I participated. And I'm sure that many of the PFIC members are happy about...