saltwater journal - The Fish Sniffer

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MAR. 29 - APR. 12 • 2013
VOL. 32 • ISS. 8
Vol. 32 - Iss. 8
Mar. 29 - Apr. 12, 2013
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Strategize Your Tackle Box
For Salt Water Success!
Mike’s Reel Arm
Lends A Hand!
Super Jigs
for Lingcod!
Kokanee Gear For Ocean Kings?
Y
ou read the headline correctly and it’s
kinda funny isn’t it…Way back when tackle
manufacturers and anglers got serious about
targeting kokanee, (land locked sockeye
salmon) they turned their eyes to the gear saltwater
salmon trollers were using, downsized it and started
trolling…Guess what? Those mini-dodgers and tiny
spoons worked great for landlocked salmon and trout
and today a whole industry has been built around this
style of ultra light freshwater trolling.
A few years back I started noticing a trend on Norcal
charter boats. Guys were employing kokanee size
dodgers. With ocean salmon seasons suspended the first
guys using these small dodgers were trolling for early
season halibut.
When ocean salmon fishing kicked back into gear two
years ago, some of those same anglers deployed their
mini dodgers while targeting ocean kings and found that
they worked for big salmon just as well as they work for
big halibut.
Last season I really saw an increase of momentum in
terms of the amount of “trout and kokanee” gear I saw
deployed from the decks of charter boats.
It seems things have come full circle. Kids are wearing
bell bottoms again…The 80’s seem a lot cooler than they
by Cal Kellogg
actually were and now the tiny dodgers that were knock
offs of larger ocean salmon gear have now returned to the
ocean….If you haven’t tried kokanee gear in the salt yet,
you should plan on using it in 2013, ‘cause it will help you
catch more fish! Here’s how…
Small Dodgers And Lake Trolls
For Ocean Salmon
Traditionally if you wanted to run a salmon dodger
from a charter boat you were forced to fish off the back of
the boat where that big 10 to 12 inch surfboard like blade
making it’s huge lateral sweeps wouldn’t tangle other
lines.
These days by employing 4 to 6 inch trout and kokanee
size dodgers you can utilize the fish attracting flash and
vibration of a dodger from any position on the boat.
These dodgers don’t have the big sweep and large size of
traditional salmon dodgers. Provided you manage your
line well, tangles won’t be an issue.
By line management I’m talking about the amount of
line you let out. On any charter boat, when you troll for
salmon the shallowest lines have to be on the bow and the
lines need to get gradually deeper to the back of the boat.
Up until recently if you wanted to pull artificials for ocean salmon you reached for large Apex style lures or large hoochies.
These work great most of the time, but when the fish are not cooperating sometimes small spoons like the Kingfisher Lite
spoons shown here will draw strikes when nothing else will.
Photo by CAL KELLOGG, Fish Sniffer Staff.
The skipper will tell you how deep to fish based on your
position. Follow his instructions to the letter in terms of
how much line you let out and tangles will be minimal.
Before I talk about my favorite small dodgers and
colors for ocean salmon trolling let’s take a moment to
consider proper rigging. A basic charter boat bait trolling
rig looks like this…Your main line is tied to a sinker
release. To the rear of the release a 6 foot snap adorned
leader is attached and a rigged baitfish is connected to the
end of the leader via the snap.
If you want to employ a small dodger with this rig,
you simply split the leader right in the middle and put a
dodger in that spot. Since you are using a rigged baitfish
that has a spinning action of it’s own the dodger doesn’t
need to be close to the bait.
The role of the dodger isn’t to give action to the bait in
this situation. Instead the hope is that the vibrations and
flash put off by the dodger will catch the eye of a salmon
and the action of your “crippled” baitfish will do the rest!
Rigged this way and trolled at charter boat speeds
don’t expect your dodger to move the same way it does
when used with light gear at kokanee speeds.
The heavy leader both above and below the dodger
tends to kill the sweeping action, but the relative high
speed of the troll (charter boats tend to troll at about 3
mph) will give the blade a quick, erratic vibration. Salmon
are super sensitive to movements within the water
column and often that little bit of vibration can make a
tremendous difference in the amount of strikes you get.
My dodger collection for charter boating is pretty
limited, but this isn’t kokanee fishing. You don’t need
every color combination known to man. I get by with a
few models, sizes and colors and you can too.
My favorite dodgers are the Gold Star/Silver Horde
dodgers in the 6, 5 1/8 and 3 7/8 inch sizes, Sep’s dodgers
in the 2/0, 3/0 and 4/0 sizes and Shasta Tackle Sling
Blades in the 4 and 6 inch sizes.
As far as colors go, keep things basic. Chrome is always
a great choice. As are chrome combinations like chrome/
blue and chrome/green. Watermelon and glow pearl
are must have as are some offerings with orange or red
in them. When the salmon are feeding on krill red and
orange colors will draw a lot of strikes. If the kings are
feeding on krill my first choice is always a bright orange
medium size Silver Horde.
In terms of Sling Blade colors, I really like the UV
green finish but the tried and true green herringbone over
chrome works very well too.
Small dodgers can help you get extra strikes when the
going gets tough or even when the bite is good, but if you
really want to blow the mind of the salmon dig deeper
into your kokanee tackle and fish out a set of chartreuse
Vance’s Slim Willie Dodgers.
Almost no one runs these off a charter boat and you’ll
need to fish them off the back to avoid tangles. When
you rig up with these “lake trolls” guys will think you’re
crazy, but when you start hooking salmon they’ll be
buying their own set of Slim Willies as soon as they get
back on land!
When rigging up with flashers. You’ll want to run a 30
inch leader between the release and the flashers and a 18
inch leader from the back of your flashers to the rigged
bait.
If you’re a private boater and want to have some fun
run a set of Slim Willies trailing half a plug cut anchovy
on an outfit armed with leadcore line. Top line the rig
back 100 to 150 feet and run your other lines off the
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downriggers as you ordinarily do. You’ll be surprised
how often that the leadcore rig gets slammed!
Small Lures That Tempt Big Kings
While small dodgers are starting to see widespread use
on the ocean salmon grounds, there are some small lures,
traditionally considered “trout lures” that are starting to
gain traction. Most days it isn’t necessary to break out
small lures to get strikes, but when the bite is off and the
salmon have lockjaw, sometimes micro offerings are the
only thing that will draw strikes.
Small spoons and small hoochies can be used for this
work. My favorite “small” spoon is the Silver Horde
Kingfisher Lite. The KingFisher Lite, or KFL comes in 3
different sizes. The No. 3 measures 5/8” x 2 5/8”, the No.
3.5 is 7/8” wide and 3” long, while the No. 4 is 7/8” x 3
3/8”. I don’t have any No. 3 spoons, but I have a bunch of
3.5s and 4s.
KFLs do an exceptional job of imitating a wounded
baitfish. The folks at Silver Horde have been turning out
topnotch fishing gear for over 50 years, so they know how
to design an effective spoon. The special shape built into
the KFL gives it a really seductive swimming motion.
For me shape and action are the two most important
cues when it comes to generating strikes, but color plays
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a factor too. I give the KFL two thumbs up in terms
of silhouette and action. The fact that the KFL lineup
includes a long list of both utilitarian and creative finishes
is only icing on the cake.
Big hoochies in the 4 to 8 inch class have been the
fodder of salmon anglers for many years and they can be
deadly effective, but so can smaller hoochies in the 2 to 3
inch size class.
For this work my hands down favorite hoochies are the
Gold Star Mini Sardine with a length of 2 ¼ inches and the
2 inch Ace Hi Fly Junior, which is basically a hoochie with
extra flash and a plastic head.
Bait fish colors like blue or purple over pearl are my
first choice when I break out my hoochie assortment,
but at times bright pinks and oranges will get hit when
nothing else will.
Experiment!
When it comes to fishing nothing is written in stone.
Experimentation is the key to really honing your skills.
This season before you hit the salmon grounds, drop by
the tackle shop and pick up a little micro gear.
Before the season is over you’ll be out when the
fishing is a little tough. When you walk off the boat with
your limit of chrome bright kings you’ll be glad you
bought that “kokanee stuff”…..
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SALTWATER JOURNAL
VOL. 32 • ISS. 8
Big Al’s Fish Flash A Strong Choice For Catching California Chinook And Silvers
Nothing says “salmon” quite like Yakima Bait’s Big
Al’s Fish Flash. The original in-line flasher, Big Al’s
Fish Flash continues to deliver stellar results in fresh
and saltwater. Charter skippers throughout British
Columbia, Washington, Alaska and Oregon have
made Big Al’s Fish Flash their go-to flasher and now
California charter captains and guides are finding the
same success in their home waters.
Just in the past year, Yakima Bait Company, the maker
of Big Al’s Fish Flash and a number of other iconic brands
like Rooster Tail, FlatFish, Hildebrandt and others, has
made several important improvements to Fish Flash.
These changes include brass grommets for added strength
and freedom of movement; welded rings for strength and
consistent action; injection molding to assure consistency
that can’t be achieved through cold bending the plastic
body; ball bearing swivels; and rounded edges to prevent
any possibility of fraying your line.
While all of these changes have enhanced the
effectiveness of Big Al’s Fish Flash the most productive
addition to the 2013 line has been the addition of new
UV finishes. The actual plastic is UV impregnated, as
is the tape, which provides even greater attraction to
salmon in low-light conditions. Introduced last summer,
these UV finishes have proved themselves thousands of
times as guides and charter captains enjoyed increased
productivity. The “High Octane” finish proved to be
particularly effective, right along with “Morning Glory”,
“Winner”, “Knock-Out” and “Money”.
Still, many of the standard finishes continue to work
their magic. Those include, “Red and Lazer Chartreuse”,
“Red”, “Hyper Plaid”, and “Chartreuse and Lime Bomb”
are all staple choices for Chinook and coho salmon.
Certainly, the smaller 6” Fish Flash have found
their fleet of fans in California, but the 8” and 10” sizes
generate more flash and attraction, ideal attributes for
saltwater fisheries. As the water warms in the rivers and
estuaries scaling down in size makes good sense but early
in the season, in the ocean, throwing caution to the wind
and bulking up is a fish catching advantage.
Finally, be sure to experiment with leader lengths to
optimize your success. Generally, and for most fisheries,
running 48” to 55” leaders is just fine. If you’re marking
fish and not hitting them try lengthening your leaders. Or,
if you’re fishing deep or under low-light conditions you
may want to shorten your leader length to 40” to 44”.
The fact is, these flashers work and they work well, so
finding the colors and rigging best suited to the waters
you’re fishing is essential in getting the most out of your
Big Al’s Fish Flash. For more information and Know-How
Reports that provide even more detailed information visit
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New Sport Ocean
Fishing Regulation
Booklets Now
Available
New 2013-2014 Ocean Sport Fishing Regulation
booklets are now available at California Department
of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) offices and wherever
sport fishing licenses are sold. Anglers and divers
need to be aware of a number of new fishing
regulations that are in effect this year.
Regulation changes include the following:
new size and bag limits for kelp bass, sand
bass and spotted bass, and new at-sea fillet
size requirements for these basses and ocean
whitefish. Changes also include new regulations
for groundfish (including rockfish), northern
California marine protected areas, and sturgeon.
Regulation changes are highlighted throughout the
booklet for quick reference.
Effective March 1, 2013, new size, bag, and fillet
size limits are in effect for kelp bass, sand bass,
and spotted sand bass. Bass must now be at least
14 inches total length or 10 inches alternate length
(measured from base of foremost spine of dorsal
fin to longest tip of tail), and fillets must be at least
7 ½ inches long and retain a 1 inch square patch
of skin when filleted at sea. The new bag limit for
these basses is five fish in combination.
New marine protected areas (MPAs) are now in
effect in northern California, from the California/
Oregon border to Alder Creek, near Point Arena.
For more information, visit http://www.dfg.
ca.gov/mlpa, or the MPA mobile website at
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/m/MPA, or a northern
California CDFW office.
New sturgeon fishing regulations established
a new method of measuring sturgeon and a
new size limit of 40 to 60 inches fork length
(not total length, as before). Barbless hooks are
required when fishing for sturgeon and snares are
prohibited. Fish longer than 68 inches fork length
may not be removed from the water. For more
information: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.
ashx?DocumentID=58288&inline=1
New seasons, bag and size limits, and
species allowed for take have been established
for groundfish. For more information: http://
cdfgnews.wordpress.com/2013/02/22/newrecreational-groundfish-regulations-effectivemarch-1/
Also effective March 1, 2013, fillets from ocean
whitefish filleted at sea must now measure at least
6 ½ inches long, and the entire skin must remain
intact.
For the complete set of new and updated
ocean sport fishing regulations, CDFW
recommends picking up a copy of the new
2013-2014 regulations booklet. Booklets are also
available online at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/
sportfishing_regs2013.asp.
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SALTWATER JOURNAL
Tackle Box Strategies for Rockfish and Lingcod
by Beverly “Baja Bev” Seltzer
With rockfish season a few months away there’s
plenty of time to reorganize, stock and rig your shallowwater, light-tackle arsenal so you can fish like a rock star
right from the start. Here’s some advice on how to keep
it simple and fish proven basics or go prepared to throw
everything including the kitchen sink at them.
I converted to soft-sided tackle bags when Albackore
came out with them and my favorite for rockfish is the
Altunative model. If you have a trusted storage system
that has at least 3 utility trays then you will be prepared
to cover most of your options when it comes to gearing
up. Make sure it’s sturdy too. Fully loaded mine usually
weighs in between 20-25 pounds. I also recommend
loading the heaviest items at the bottom to add to stability
especially in rough weather.
Essential items for a successful day of fishing for
rockfish start with needle nose pliers, scissors for braided
line (I have been using Owner’s supercut scissors for
years and I take them everywhere), a hook sharpener,
extra line, a bottle or tube of scent, spare skirts, sunscreen,
sunglasses, a small towel or old washcloth and a
gallon size plastic bag. A pair of split ring pliers
can be a great asset as well. Designate a place for
stowing extra swivels, split rings and hooks such
as siwash and trebles.
When it comes to picking items for my trays I
take into consideration the vast choices I have in
today’s market. With so many sizes, shapes and
color patterns offered it can be difficult to limit
yourself so let’s start off with the “must haves”
and go from there. Heavy iron for big lings and
trophy rockfish should be a staple in your first
by Cal Kellogg
tray. Bright chrome hex or diamond bars in 4 to
8 ounces will get the job done. Running a close
Would you like to kick off the 2013 salmon season
second, in the same weight range, is any jig
aboard a big, sleek, fast charter boat that has a well-earned
designed to look and act like an octopus.
reputation for consistently producing big numbers of
The Lucanus line by Shimano and Charkbait’s
king salmon?
Tako are a few of my favorites. Add in a couple
of super-sized swimbaits choosing ones that
If the answer is yes, you should consider booking a
resemble blue or black rockfish, sardines or
trip with Captains, Joe and Joey Gallia of New Easy Rider
anchovies. Storm makes an impressive array in
Sportfishing.
many sizes. (The pictured lingcod inhaled a Storm
These guys are pro’s pros. I’ve fished with the Gallias’
anchovy.) For years I have been searching for a
many times over the years and they’ve always made a 100%
faux sand dab and I finally found a killer one
effort to put their clients on fish. I’ve enjoyed many days
made by Hogy that they market as a flounder. A
of wide open action while fishing aboard the New Easy
large B2 squid can be the icing on the cake when
Rider not just for the Gallia’s favorite target salmon, but for
it comes to toping off your heavy utility box.
halibut and lingcod too!
For medium gear I like to load up on a choice
Last season I headed out aboard the New Easy Rider
of leadhead swimbaits 3 to 4 inches in length.
on four different occasions hunting for kings. On my first
I’ll also have more octopus jigs in smaller sizes
trip I got a single fish, but on the rest of my trips I hooked
usually 2 to 4 ounces. SPRO prime bucktail jigs
are awesome on rockfish and if you happen
multiple fish and took home big limits.
to have halibut stray into the zone they really
On one trip aboard the New Easy Rider last year I fished
come in handy. Another cool item to rig is a
with Fish Sniffer Editor Dan Bacher. Dan and I had limits of
small plastic squid such as John Beath’s mini
fish in the box ranging from 14 to 25 pounds by 11 o’clock in
FAT squids which drift nicely when tied 18 to
the morning. Just another day in the office aboard the New
24 inches behind a salmon sinker and it can be
Easy Rider!
enhanced with a small chemical light stick.
The New Easy Rider is located at K Dock in the Berkeley
Marina. Take the University exit off Highway 80/580 to
access the marina.
To book a trip or for more information, give Capt. Gallia
a call at (707) 344-3440 or (707) 422-2050.
Berkeley’s
New Easy Rider
For Salmon!
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In my light box I make sure to have an assortment of
curly tail grubs, spoons, scampi tails and shrimp flies.
This box is the one that contains items that I will use
to augment my other lures or to rig above my heavier
gear as a teaser. I also like to stash away some corkscrew
barrel swivels that I found through John Beath. It makes
swapping out lures a breeze.
One of the spoons I pack is always a white fish-shaped
one in case I drop in a school of blue or black rockfish,
and a white salmon hoochie can be hard to pass up as
far as vermilion rockfish are concerned. A variety of 1
to 2 ounce lures can really be fun to break out in calm
shallow water especially when you fish with a light outfit.
Kastmasters fit the bill nicely as do Luhr-Jensen Crippled
Herrings.
I like to have a 50/50 combination of iron and plastics
for those days when it’s a tough bite and you might have
to finesse your presentation until you find what turns
them on. As you sift through your choices when it comes
to iron or plastics, make sure you have white or pearl
and glow-in-the-dark as well as the darker colors. Root
beer and motor oil are good solid standbys. Cabezon are
often found while fishing for rockfish. They are fond of
anything similar to crustaceans and mollusks and they
will hit swimbaits as well. Store your selections carefully
watching out for color bleeding with plastics especially
chartreuse and pink.
Still have some room in your tackle box or bag? Toss
in a Sumo Tackle rod holder. This product allows you to
secure your rod to the rail with ease and I often wrap my
towel corner into is as well so I can keep my hands clean.
Another handy item to have is a small lighter. I’ve been
able to “weld” a torn swimbait back together or refresh
the shine to a dull one by fanning it over the flame. A tube
of instant glue can help cement plastics to leadheads but
be sure to keep it in its own separate container to prevent
leakage. Keep in mind that old iron or torpedo weights
can be spruced up by adding a skirt and attaching a fresh
hook.
Now here’s where the plastic bag comes into play…
Once you have finished with a lure stow it in the bag for
rinsing later so you don’t contaminate your dry gear.
Remember rust never sleeps!
Here’s some useful links for rockfish and lingcod:
http://www.lingcodfishing.net/
http://www.rapala.com/Storm/Soft-Baits/stormsoftbaits,default,sc.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiZFghwVOyI
If you’re looking to begin or further your shallow-water,
light-tackle knowledge Bev will be conducting on-the-water
seminars from Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz once the season
opens. Check her website for details at http://www.bajabev.com
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Deck Boss Bibs: So Far So Good!
by Cal Kellogg
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…One of the best parts
of my job is getting to try out the latest and greatest fishing and
outdoor gear available. Much of the stuff that comes my way is
good, some of it is great like fluorocarbon leaders, spectra braid
and Pautzke Fire Bait and some of it doesn’t make much sense
at all…
In 2012, I came across something that may make its way onto
my Great Gear List…right now I’d rate the product as Very Good.
I’m talking about my Grundens Deck Boss bibs.
This is what some PR guy at Grunden’s wrote about them…
“We designed the Deck-Boss bib to withstand the abrasion of
wire, barnacles, scallops, rock, concrete and steel better than any
commercial product on the market today. The fabric is waterproof
and breathable but the most important feature is its durability.
These bibs will not clean as easily as PVC but they will wear like
iron. If your work environment cuts normal bibs to shreds you
owe it to yourself to give the Deck-Boss a try.”
Now these are pretty bold assertions and I’ve got to say I was
skeptical. I’m a heavy bib guy and I’ve always worn either thick
rubber Grundens or Helly Hansens. These bibs are virtually
indestructible and keep you warm and dry and since they don’t
breath, when the sun hits you or when you are fighting a big fish
they can also make you hot and sweaty. So not only do you look
like a “real” man wearing the rubber bibs, by the end of the day
you’ll smell like one too…or at least that’s what my wife tells me!
Another knock against traditional heavy bibs is that they are
HEAVY and difficult to pack when destination fishing. The idea of
lightweight raingear is wonderful to contemplate, but I could not
wrap my mind around any “lightweight” bibs being as tough as
my old school rubberized stuff.
Well time marches forward. Those dang horseless carriages
have really caught on, so maybe the folks at Grundens had made
a break through in the area of lightweight high performance foul
weather gear. What the heck…I took a chance and ordered a pair
last year.
I’ve worn the bibs extensively while fishing in both wet
weather and dry cold weather. I’ve worn them deer hunting
during heavy rain and I did several multi hour hikes in them
during fall storms this year while training.
Overall the bibs have exceeded all of my expectations. They
are extremely light and they breathe. Will you sweat in them? Of
course you will, but you won’t sweat as much as you would in
traditional bibs and when your activity level slows your clothes
will actually dry under the Deck Boss bibs.
In dry conditions the bibs do a great job of blocking heat
stealing wind. I’ve worn them several times just to stay warm and
they work great.
I took a close look at my bibs this morning and despite heavy
use they look to be in new condition save for some red clay
staining around the cuffs where mud rubbed off on them from
my rubber boots. I haven’t tried to get the red clay off and frankly
I probably won’t. It’s rain gear. The stains will either wash off or
they won’t. I just want the bibs to shed water.
The one thing you should know about these bibs is that
from my perspective they seem to run about a size small. My
2XLs fit pretty much like I’d expect an XL to fit, so take this in
consideration if you do decide to order.
At this point I can heartily endorse
Grunden’s Deck Boss Bibs they are light,
they keep you dry, they block the wind
and they have shown virtually zero wear
under vigorous use. I think they are the
real deal!
Here are the features of Deck Boss bibs
as described on the Grunden’s website:
“The bibs feature 2 inch elastic suspenders,
cargo pocket, inside chest pocket, neoprene
Buck’s Outboard Repair Company, located on 2750 47th
cuffs with velcro cinch for snug fit around
Avenue in Sacramento, is featuring an Arima closeout.
boots, high cut for maximum chest
All Arima Boats now in stock will be available at closeout
protection. Waterproof breathable fabric is
prices. There is a very limited supply, so call for the details
600 Denier Nylon for superior abrasions
and models available.
resistance and long wear.”
A creation from Arima’s over 30 years of boat building
For more information visit Grunden’s
and design experience, the Sea Pacer 21 now available at
online at www.grundens.com.
Buck’s is soft, smooth and dry. Their bow rider has a roomy
open bow with self drainage with a huge floor and under
dash storage, plus plenty of seating including molded in bow
seats. This boat planes out smoothly with only 90 hp. and is
filled with over 60 cu.ft. of foam, making it one of the safest
boats of its size and class.
In addition, Buck’s offers a Yamaha Clearance now. All
motors in stock will be available at prices too low to advertise.
Buck’s dealership has been a family owned and operated
business since 1957. They service what they sell and offer a
full line service shop and an extensive parts inventory. Their
specialities include sales, parts, accessories, boats, outboards,
and trailers.
Buck’s is open on Mon-Fri from 9 am to 5 pm and on
Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. They are closed on Sunday. For more information, call Buck’s Outboard Repair
Company, 916-428-3917.
Steiger Craft Boats
Available At
Boat And Motor Mart
In Oakland, Ca.
work boats found in the Northeast. So when we
began building boats under the Steiger name, we
started with a rugged Modified V design that was
stable on the water, easy to work and maintain, and
had a level of quality that would last the test of time,”
says founder Al Steiger.
Steiger Craft Boats get more and more popular
among California’s ocean, bay and Delta anglers
every year. Of all the boats in the Steiger line, it’s
the 255 Deep V that’s most popular throughout
northern California and the a large part of the Pacific
Northwest.
The 255 is the perfect day-trip fishing boat. And,
with single outboard power it’s fast and economical
to run. The Steiger 255 is also affordable to buy when
compared to other boats its size. Its 8’ 6” beam offers
a lot of cockpit space, in a boat that will still nicely fit
on a trailer.
The 255 Deep V is 25’ 6” long and features an 8’6”
beam. The boat weighs in at 5900 pounds and has a
150 gallon fuel capacity.
When it’s time for you to get serious about
saltwater fishing, stop by Boat and Motor Mart at 333
Kennedy Street in Oakland and check out the Steiger
255 Deep V. If you enjoy quality, you’ll love this
boat! For more information don’t hesitate to call the
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Steiger Craft Marine is a builder of high quality
fiberglass boats ranging in size from 21 feet to 26
feet for Commercial Fisherman and the Recreational
Sportfisherman.
Founded in 1972, Alan Steiger has maintained continuous ownership and management of Steiger Craft, Inc.
His boats became popular with Offshore
Commercial Fishermen along the Eastern Seaboard
of the United States, because of their meticulous
engineering and build quality. Alan’s adherence to a
simple philosophy, build an easily-maintained and
long-lasting quality boat, has proven time and again
to be the reason fisherman all over the globe continue
to purchase Steiger Craft Boats.
Recreational fishermen recognized their needs
were similar. They wanted a strong and stable
platform for fishing and recreation with the ease of
maintenance Steiger Craft Boats afford.
Over 4,000 boats bearing the Steiger Craft name
have been produced. The emphasis has been on
limited production to tightly control build quality and
guarantee the highest possible standards.
Steiger Craft continues to build Center Console,
Cuddy Cabin and Pilot House Boats for the Law
Enforcement, Search & Rescue, Harbor Patrol, Fire
Departments.
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VOL. 32 • ISS. 8
Hook Up In The
Half Moon Bay
Area Aboard The
New Gravy!
New Liberalized Recreational Groundfish
Regulations Effective March 1
by Dan Bacher
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
recently annonceed several changes to recreational groundfish
regulations that apply to state waters, zero to three miles from
shore.
Representatives of angling groups praised the changes – an
expanded rockfish season in Mendocinco County, an increase in
the bocaccio rockfish sublimit in the 10 fish rockfish complex bag
limit to three fish and the ability now to keep shelf rockfish in the
Cowcod Conservation Areas.
The new recreational regulations were adopted by the Fish
and Game Commission and took effect March 1, 2013.
The open season dates and allowable fishing depths for the
recreational Groundfish Management Areas are as follows:
• Northern – open May 15 through Oct. 31, in 20 fathoms
(120 feet) or less.
• Mendocino – open May 15 through Labor Day, in 20
fathoms (120 feet) or less.
• San Francisco – open June 1 through Dec. 31, in 30 fathoms
(180 feet) or less.
• Central- open May 1 through Dec. 31, in 40 fathoms (240
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(300 feet) or less.
Additionally, anglers will now have the ability to retain shelf
rockfish while fishing inside the Cowcod Conservation Areas
(CCAs) in waters shallower than 20 fathoms.
“Department staff worked closely with the public for more
than four years to implement this change,” said Marci Yaremko,
State/Federal Fisheries Program Manager. “Allowing retention
of shelf rockfish inside the CCAs when the groundfish season
is open will reduce discarding without impacting cowcod. It
also simplifies regulations by allowing shelf rockfish take and
retention both inside and outside the CCAs.”
Take and possession of bronzespotted rockfish, canary
rockfish, cowcod and yelloweye rockfish will remain prohibited
statewide, according to Yaremko.
Other changes to regulations pertain to bocaccio rockfish and
include:
• An increase in the sub-bag limit to three fish within the 10fish Rockfish, Cabezon, Greenling (RCG) complex bag limit.
• Removal of the minimum size limit and fillet length limit.
Jim Martin, West Coast Regional Director of the Recreational
Fishing Alliance and president of the Mendocino County Fish
and Game Advisory Commission and president of the Salmon
Restoration Council, welcomed the easing of the restrictions.
“As fish species rebuild, we will get more relaxed fishing
restrictions,”
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Martin.
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accounting for the more liberal three fish sub-limits, and lingcod
came off the overfished list a couple of years ago. Canary and
yelloweye numbers are also increasing.”
“The extended season in Mendocino is great,”
said Martin. “Because we have abundant populations
of overfished species, our seasons in the Fort Bragg
area are very short, paradoxically. It’s the case of the
rebuilding paradox. The areas where you find the
most overfished species coastwide are the ones are that
are closed, according to the current provisions of the
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For over a decade, anglers have had to abide by the
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area in the world, the Rockfish Conservation Zones. The
massive marine protected area extends along the entire
California coast from the Oregon to the Mexican border.
In this massive closed zone, anglers have been
prevented from fishing for groundfish in water over a
certain depth, ranging from 120 feet in the Northern and
Mendocino Management Areas, to 180 feet in the San
Francisco area, to 240 feet in the Central zone, to 300 feet
in the Southern Area.
For more information about recreational groundfish
regulations and to stay informed of inseason changes,
Departing Daily from the Crockett Marina
please call the Recreational Groundfish Hotline at
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(831) 649-2801 or check the CDFW Marine Region
website at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine.
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The boat features over 80 feet of rail space! You’ll be
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Captain Mike Velasquez is the New Gravy’s skipper.
Captain Mike holds a 100 ton USCG Master’s License
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the Bay Area his entire life and resides in Half Moon Bay.
Mike not only enjoys the entire near shore fishery, but as
summer approaches his attention turns to offshore waters
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Salmon and rockfish seasons are right around the
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The Okuma Andros was born from a total
commitment to maximizing the fishing experience
within applications defined by 15- to 40-pound line.
Anticipating the use of braided lines, every aspect
of Andros’ two-speed design has been optimized
to deliver capability commonly reserved for reels
twice its’ size: from drag power to line capacity, from
greased Carbonite drag, to Andros’ minimal frame
rise above the spool. The payoff?
Fitting in the palm of your hand,
Andros eliminates the bulk that
deadens the connection between
angler and fish.
As a result you’re more
agile. You feel everything.
You experience more of every
encounter. Paired with an
Andros Jigging rod, the Andros
two-speed turns heads both
above and below the water’s
surface with forward-thinking
design and exhilarating power.
Here are just a few features
of the Andros 5II: a gear ratio of
6.4:1 or 3.8:1, 6-pcs ABEC-5 rated
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External adjustable cast control
system, Ratchet drag lever for
precise drag settings. Ergo grip handle knob with
anodized aluminum handle arm. 17-4 grade stainless
steel helical cut gearing. And integrated recessed reel
foot design for low profile rod fit.
You can check out the Andros 5II during Okuma
Days, slated for March 29 and 30, along with a great
selection Okuma conventional reels, spinning reels
and rods.
Want a new reel for coastal fishing this season? The
Okuma Andros may fill the bill or maybe even the
Cedros line is more your style. Black bass anglers will
want to run their hands over the Calera and Citrix
baitcasters, while the trouters out there could surely
make used of a Epixor or Inspira spinning reel with
spring trout fishing just kicking off around the state.
And of course what would Okuma Days be
without special saving and door busting incentives!
Fisherman’s Warehouse has four convenient
locations scattered around northern and central
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at 2201 E. Yosemite Ave, San Jose at 1140 S. De Anza
Blvd, or in Fresno at 4320 W. Shaw Ave. and pick up
everything you need at one time.
If you can’t make it out to a Fisherman’s location,
you can always shop Fisherman’s Warehouse online
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Apex Trolling Lures: Big Fish Baits For Norcal Anglers!
by Cal Kellogg
The rig was nothing special. Long powerful rod,
smooth high-speed high capacity reel spooled with 65
braid coming down to a copper sinker release. I snapped
a massive 4 pound lead cannon ball to the release….The
braid and reel were pretty modern, but in essence my
gear wasn’t much different from the old school trolling
gear used on Norcal charter boats 50 years ago.
At the rear of the release I ran a 6 foot long 30 pound
test fluorocarbon leader. The fluorocarbon being a modern
upgrade to the traditional mono that was the standard
for decades. On the end of the leader I’d threaded on a
watermelon pattern No. 5 Apex and rigged it with a large
barbless hook connected to the end of the leader via a
bead chain swivel. To top everything off I pinned a small
strip of anchovy fillet on the hook.
The salmon were holding deep and acting fickle. I’d
spent the last two hours trolling rigged anchovies and
herring without a strike.
Worse still rigged bait had only produced three
keepers and a couple fish hooked and lost for the 20
plus anglers aboard. I was hoping that showing them
something different would draw a strike or two. That’s
why I reached for the Apex. It was a lure I’d been carrying
around with me for a few years, but had never actually
used. I knew the lure in the watermelon color had a
reputation of being a real fish killer. I was about to find
out…
I striped the Apex down 90 pulls, put the rod into the
holder and turned my back to it as I walk toward the
cabin for a soda. Presently I heard the reel’s clicker scream
and three or four anglers jumped forward excitedly
pointing toward the back corner. I spun around and was
greeted by the sight of my rod going crazy in the holder!
When I got to the rod, I had a difficult time wrenching
it free of the holder…I couldn’t believe it. I’d been trolling
bait all morning without a sniff and within 30 seconds of
putting the Apex in the water I was hooked up!
The fish was very active and put up a great fight as
it took me back and forth across the transom. In the
end lady luck smiled on me and I was able to lead the
beautiful 14 pound king into the net. But the day wasn’t
over for the Apex.
With my first keeper in the box I proceeded to put a 9
pounder into the box about a half hour later. When the
rod went off a third time I passed it off to the guy fishing
next to me that was vacationing from Germany. He
landed a king of about 12 pounds.
Clearly the salmon wanted the Apex. A few anglers
had some Apex Lures and the deckhand broke out a few
more. We didn’t come close to limiting out the boat, but
we did head in with 18 respectable salmon in the box for
just over 20 anglers. Apex lures accounted for at least
a dozen of the fish landed and turned a horrible day of
salmon fishing into a pretty decent one!
It’s results like these that make the Apex an
indispensable lure for both saltwater salmon anglers and
freshwater anglers that target landlocked kings, kokanee
and trout.
If you’ve never used a Apex, your first thought might
be that they are a little whacky looking….”Come On!
You’re telling me that this weird little wing shaped piece
of plastic will catch fish?”
Yep, that’s what I’m telling you and I’ll go even further
and state for the record that the Apex is one of the very
best big trout and salmon lures that you can tie on your
line!
I do a great deal of ocean salmon fishing every year
and I love hitting the trout and kokanee lakes that dot
the foothills. As you can imagine in any given year I run
a lot of lures and baits, but when I’m looking for big fish
or when the fish are playing hard to get the three things I
run most consistently are rigged bait (mainly worms and
shad for trout and herring and anchovies for ocean kings),
Fish Sniffer Editor Dan Bacher caught his largest ocean king
Apex Lures and Rapalas.
of the 2012 season on a watermelon pattern No. 6 Apex.
When you start trolling Apex Lures there is one thing
Photo by CAL KELLOGG, Fish Sniffer Staff.
you’ll want to keep in mind. Set your trolling
speed based on the action of lure in the water.
Apexes tend to work best when trolled fairly fast.
You want the action to be erratic. That’s what
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6.25 inch A7 produces well when the salmon want
something substantial.
In terms of color, Apexes come in a long long
list of different patterns. My advice is to stick to
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already, by all means get an Apex with a similar
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My personal favorites included watermelon,
chrome, chrome green, pearl and red. Black is
a color that few folks carry, but it can be a real
winner when the conditions are dark, such as
early in the day or when it’s overcast.
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Mad River Bait, Tackle & Guide Service opened
its doors in October of 2010 when owner Gary Blasi
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were doing business as Mad River Outfitters.
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located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest of
Humboldt County, has served all local areas
including: Eureka, Arcata, Trinidad, and Shelter
Cove California since 2004.
“Come take a ride with me on my charter boat,
the Seaweasel II,” said Gary Blasi, owner. “I’ll make
sure you get the fishing that you came for. I supply all
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Moss Landing Harbor Offers
Access To Great Salmon Fishing
Centrally located between Monterey
and Santa Cruz, the Moss Landing
Harbor is bounded by the Pacific to
the west, Elkhorn Slough National
Estuarine Research Reserve to the north
and east, and green fields of artichokes
and strawberries to the south.
Recreational anglers experienced good
fishing off Moss Landing last season - and
fishing is expected to be productive when
this year’s salmon season begins on April
6 . Both moochers and trollers should
expect to bag numbers of hefty chinooks
while fishing in the krill-rich waters of
Monterey Bay.
The harbor is the number one
commercial fishing harbor in the
Monterey Bay with 600+ slips for
recreational boaters and commercial
vessels. The landing has two sportfishing
operations that will serve all your fishing
needs. The harbor also offers kayak trips,
nature watching, shore fishing for perch
and striped bass and numerous other
outdoor recreation activities.
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and in comfort. She has a heated cabin
for those chilly days, live bait tank and
plenty of seating for your comfort on
the way out to the fishing grounds. The
Kahuna runs open parties and private
charters for all types of fishing here in the
Monterey Bay and outside the bay: www.
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Westwind Charter Sportfishing and
Excursions: Captain Ron Farquha (831)
392-7867 - The operation included
recreational fishing trips for salmon,
rockfish, halibut and albacore and whale
watching adventures. They also do
special charters and excursions including
environmental sampling and survey
filming and photography, private events
and memorial services. Certified up to 22
passengers: www.westwindcharter.com
Moss Landing Harbor District
Outdoor Recreation
Blue Water Ventures: 831.459.8548 Explore the Wildlife of Elkhorn Slough.
Sea otters, harbor seals, and an array
of migratory birds make the protected
waters of Elkhorn Slough our most
popular sea kayaking destination. Explore
the Slough’s tidal creeks and stop for a
picnic on shore. This is an ideal trip for
wildlife enthusiasts and those new to the
sport of kayaking. Full moon excursions
in the Slough are also available. http://
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Blue Ocean Whale Watch 831.600.5103
- 32-yr veteran Captain Jim Davis
and Naturalist Kate Cummings
provide a unique experience for whale
enthusiasts. As owners and operators
of their business, they create an upbeat
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Unfortunately the angler just doesn’t
have the arm and upper body strength to
control the rod. The rod keeps rolling over
under load, the angler stops reeling and
the line goes slack. At this point someone
else generally takes over fighting the fish,
gives the angler a hand keeping the rod
under control or the fish shakes the hook
loose and is gone forever.
Recently a product hit the market the
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environment for everyone who steps
on board and will do everything
to accommodate the needs of each
passenger.
Current Adventures Kayak School
- 530.333.9115 or 1.888.4KAYAKING.
Current Adventures Kayak School and
Trips specializes in the highest quality
instruction and trip leading. The National
Marine Sanctuary encompasses most of
Monterey Bay and Elkhorn Slough. They
offer regular trips to Elkhorn, which is a 7
mile saltwater ecosystem that is teeming
with sea otters, harbor seals, pelicans,
shorebirds and other unique wildlife.
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Elkhorn Slough Safari 831.633.5555 You can relax and enjoy a roomy, stable
ride on our coast guard certified 27-foot
pontoon boat. Fun and informative, the
onboard naturalist provides local stories,
wildlife interpretation and answers to
your questions. The boat tour is ideal
for couples, families, groups, business
retreats, private photography shoots and
weddings. Call for reservations and gift
certificates.www.elkhornslough.com
Kayak Connection: 831.724.5692 - Sea
kayaking rental and instruction, sea
kayaking tours of Elkhorn Slough and
Monterey Bay. They carry a full line
of sea kayaks, sit on top kayaks, and
recreational kayaks in our retail stores
along with a complete line of kayaking
accessories. They also carry surf kayaks,
stand-up surfboards and paddle boards to
round out their offerings of on-the-water
toys!
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Monterey Bay Kayaks: 800.649.5357
- There is no better way to discover the
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary,
the nation’s largest and most diverse
marine ecosystem. You will be amazed
and awed by the wildlife that calls this
place home. Let their fully trained staff
introduce you to sea otters, sea lions,
harbor seals, bird life, kelp beds, and
marine invertebrates while discovering
the wonderful sport of sea kayaking. Their
retail store offers the largest selection
of kayaks and accessories, outdoor
clothing and footwear. http://www.
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Sanctuary Cruises 831.917.1042 -Whale
watching on the Monterey Bay is a yearround adventure. Captain Mike Welch
and Marine Biologist Doris Welch see
whales and/or dolphins on well over
95% of their trips, plus pulsating jellies,
foraging and basking sea otters, huge
rafts of California sea lions, harbor seals,
local and migratory birds and a lot more.
Bring your sense of wonder, awe and
anticipation for what may well be the
adventure of a lifetime.
Kirby Park 831.633.2461 - Owned and
operated by the Moss Landing Harbor
District, Kirby Park offers free parking,
a small boat/kayak launch ramp, and
public access to the Elkhorn Slough,
kayaking, hiking trails, bird watching,
and wildlife. From Highway One north
or south, take Dolan Road inland at the
Moss Landing power plant. Elkhorn
Road intersects at about 3 miles inland;
left on Elkhorn Road (north) and travel
approximately 6 miles. Kirby Park
Entrance sign will be on the left. www.
mosslandingharbor.dst.ca.us
Moss Landing State Beach: Offshore
fishing, surfing, windsurfing and
horseback riding are popular activities.
The beach is a favorite place for picnics
because the dunes protect it from
afternoon winds. Water recreation is
dangerous because of strong rip current.
The beach is located on Jetty Road in
Moss Landing and 16 miles north of
Monterey via Highway 1. Open sunrise
until sunset. http://www.parks.ca.gov/ VOL. 32 • ISS. 8
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Bay And Ocean Anglers
Beneteau, the giant French boatbuilder that is
The Richmond office is located at 1220 Brickyard Cove
currently making a concerted push into American
Road, Suite 103 in Richmond. The phone number of the
markets, is well regarded for its innovative building
Richmond shop is (510) 236-2633.
techniques and efficiency of design.
The Alameda office is situated at 1070 Marina Village
The Barracuda 9 looks to uphold that tradition and
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broaden customers’ impressions about just how “big” a
office is (510) 864-3000.
boat can come in a “compact” package. At
29 feet long, the Beneteau 9 doesn’t take
up much dock space and her 2.7 foot draft
means that she comfortable on the halibut
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Pro-Troll also makes a full line of conventional flashers.
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The two most popular models are the eleven inch Hotchip
If you are after big salmon, Pro-Troll has you covered.
Bait holders, lures and flashers are your key to success.
Pro-Troll makes them all and specializes in top quality
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The new spinning SpinRay8 flasher is the company’s
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With the addition of Pro-Troll bait holders and E-Lures,
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Back when I was young and poor, I
experimented with making my own low
cost jigs out of things like iron rebar and
sections of heavy pipe. I caught fish on
these offerings and I convinced myself
that my homemade jigs were just as good
as the store bought variety.
Well, looking back I must have been
fishing in the waters of the Denial Bay,
because there is no way my cumbersome
clumsy garage jigs performed as well as
the chrome plated hex jigs that adorned the
walls of coastal bait shops back in the ‘80’s.
Fast forward to the present day and
there are a lot of anglers that believe the
hex bars and primitive diamond jigs they
used in the ‘80’s are just as good as the
sleek sexy premium quality jigs that have
emerged in recent years…Welcome to
Denial Bay fellas!
On a day in day out basis, those old
diamond and hex bars don’t hold a candle
to the new generation of jigs. Today’s
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Throughout
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hex bar home was
to cut off the hook
and any hardware and replace it with my
own hook ‘n hardware, because generally
the hardware that came attached to the jig
was pure junk…Those days are long gone!
I’m a self-proclaimed jig fishing junky
and I’ve tried most of the latest and
greatest jigs on today’s market. They will
all catch fish, but from my observations
when it comes to metal bar style jigs, the
Ahi Assault Diamond series of jigs from the
folks at American Maple/Ahi USA stands
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Ahi Assault Jigs are available in weights
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situation you encounter off the California
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took first place in the Senior Division with a two-pound
three-ounce striped perch caught off Monterey with bait.
Schallenberger’s fish measured 14-5/16 inches, narrowly
beating Justin Morris’ two-pound three-ounce black perch
that measured 13-15/16 inches.
Morris took second in the Senior Division and was
followed by local Matt Michie who took third place with
his two-pound one-ounce black perch, also caught while
using bait in Monterey.
“Experience obviously counts, as all three of these
winners have taken trophies home from previous Sand
Crab Classic derbies,” commented Baxter, who skippered
the Wild Wave and other charter boats out of Santa Cruz
for rockfish, lingcod, salmon, halibut and albacore for
years before going to work in the insurance industry.
“This year we saw a few new faces as well as some very
Jennifer Valentine of Watsonville placed first in the Women’s
Division of the Sand Crab Classic with her black perch just
shy of 2 pounds.
Photo by DAN BACHER, Fish Sniffer Staff.
familiar contestants on the trophy stand.”
Jennifer Valentine, who caught her black perch off
Monterey on a bloodworm, took the Women’s Division
this year. Valentine’s perch was just two ounces shy of
two pounds.
The second and third place winners were fishing with
Valentine and Schallenberger with bloodworms in the
same area. Trish McGrath placed second with a 1 lb. 12 oz
striped perch measuring 13-3/4 inches and Kira Eccleston
finished third with a 1lb. 12 oz. black perch going 12-7/8
inches. Since the two fish were tied in weight, the fish
with the longest length won.
The Youth Division first-place trophy went to Matthew
Jimenez this year who weighed in a beautiful one-pound
seven-ounce striped perch. Matthew was fishing a
bloodworm off Monterey with Tony and Paul Jimenez
and Trish McGrath when he landed the fish.
The second place winner was Anthony Padua with a 1
pound 5 oz. calico perch taken on a grub off San Gregorio.
Samara Cortazzo placed third with a 1 lb. striped perch
fooled with mussels along the West Cliffs in Santa Cruz.
Kevin Quant, who caught a two-pound one-ounce
barred beauty at Rio Del Nar Beach while using a grub,
captured the coveted “Biggest Barred Surf Perch” trophy.
Two anglers won trophies in the “Most Exotic Fish”
division. Mary Grace Knepper landed a jackmselt in
Monterey while using a pileworm. Chris Fenk also landed
an opaleye, a fish common to Southern Califronia waters,
while tossing out on a pileworm.
Nobody took a fish on a fly this year, so the “fly fishing
division” award went to Bryan Servel, who landed his
barred perch while fishing with bait on a fly rod.
Every year Baxter awards a trophy to one angler who
comes in late. This year it was Niyan Daglow, who came
with her dad, Aaron, all of the way from Richmond to
weigh in her barred perch taken on shrimp at Point Isabel
on San Francisco Bay.
All winners went home with trophies and new rod
and reel combos. In addition the raffle and silent auction
ensured nearly everyone captured a prize, even if they
may not have caught a fish for the derby.
The species weighed in the derby included barred,
black, striped, rainbow, rubberlipped, walleye and silver
perch.
The nearly $5,000 raised in the event went to one of the
top fishery conservation groups in the state, the Monterey
Bay Salmon and Trout Project (MBSTP). Founded in 1976,
the MBSTP is a non-profit organization dedicated to the
restoration and enhancement of the native salmon and
steelhead populations of the greater Monterey Bay area.
The organization’s operations include:
Coho Salmon and Steelhead: The MBSTP operates
a hatchery and rearing facility to supplement natural
production that has been reduced due to habitat
degradation.
This year the project will be releasing 19,000 steelhead
pre smolts into the San Lorenzo River and 3,200 steelhead
pre smolts into Scott Creek. The project will also plant
Scott Creek with 45,000 juvenile coho salmon, according
to Mark Galloway, hatchery manager.
Chinook Salmon Enhancement: The MBSTP operates
Silver Fox Sportfishing Offers
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and albacore are caught from August to October.
Sightseeing Tours: Their tours highlight some of
San Francisco’s most iconic scenery, rich wildlife,
and historic areas. We offer general tours of the
San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz tours, and Golden
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dolphins, seals and sea lions common on our Bay
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Shark Tours: Their Great White Shark tours are
a unique opportunity to see one of the ocean’s
apex predators in its natural environment. Seeing
these giant predators up close is a thrilling and
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with a greater appreciation of the majesty and
power of the Great White Shark.
The Silver Fox has been running fishing charters
in San Francisco for 11 years. It has a stable steel
hull and powerful John Deere engines ensuring a
safe and comfortable ride in all water conditions.
Our experienced captain and crew strive to
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For more information, call 800-349-5775 Call
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Matthew Jimenez won first place in the youth division with his
1 lb. 7 oz. striped perch taken on a bloodworm off Monterey.
Photo by DAN BACHER, Fish Sniffer Staff.
salt-water net pens in Moss Landing and Monterey
harbors to acclimate Chinook salmon fingerlings obtained
from the Feather River Hatchery into the ocean. This year
the project will release 240,000 salmon into the ocean after
acclimating them.
Salmon and Trout Education (STEP): The MBSTP
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MAR. 29 - APR. 12 • 2013
Niyan Daglow was fishing with her dad, Aaron, on San
Francisco Bay at Point Isabel when she caught this barred
perch. Every year the classic awards a trophy and rod to one
angler who comes to the weigh in late - and Daglow won it
this year.
Photo by DAN BACHER, Fish Sniffer Staff.
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