Recent content by Stickman

"I fish a lot, so I fail a lot--as far as targeted species--yet success is always a possibility because I had a line out on the water." ... The Happy Wanderer Best line of 2021! Amen and amen.

Hey "Frozen" Great report. I can testify as to the tough wind and wave conditions -really going back to December - on the north coast. My hat's off to you for doing battle and coming up with some great looking fish. Love the "cab and chips" pictures!

Hey "B" Welcome to the boards. I live about 7 hours from Goleta, and have never had the pleasure of fishing that pier, but I can tell you that before heading out to any pier in California that is new to me; I consult my Pier Fishing in California book to get a wealth of info- including the fish...

Like a BOSS! That is how it's done. Mega congratulations!!!!

Hey Evan, Melinda! Nice work. Thank you for the report and the tip on using the scent from the shrimp head. The video was fun to watch!

I'm reminded of the old adage used by surfers WAAAAAAY back in the day when I did a lot of surfing and built boards for my friends. When ever we would show up for a day of surfing only to find the waves small, slow, and mushy (if there were waves at all) everyone we talked to would say the same...

B-E-A-utiful!!!! Nicely done!

I have had good success following Ken's advice for saving unused bait (particularly anchovies) I lay them out on a cookie sheet and sprinkle liberal amounts of kosher sea salt on both sides before carefully packing them (laying side-by-side - NOT on top of one another) in zip-lock bags (be sure...

"This is a gumboot chiton." Well, of course it is.

Nice Fish! Kudos to you for putting in the time to learn a new way of catching fish.

Good information. I can attest to the importance of tidal currents as I fish the waters of the "West Delta" ( Rio Vista, Isleton, Franks Tract, and west of there to Sherman Lake) some 30 times each year. I NEVER go out on the water without consulting the Tides4fishing web site. There are...

Beautiful fish! Thanks for the report.

Thanks, Fishmom!

Well, lets do a quick review; Your report "Catalina- Deux" is found to be: Detailed (very helpful for those thinking of making the trip themselves) Full of beautiful pictures ( greatly appreciated by those of us that may well never be able to go) Generous in fishing "how - to" information...

Nicely done, sir! Makes me want to get out to the coast even more.