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Today...E winds around 10 kt...becoming SW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 4 to 6 ft at 13 seconds.Tue...Winds variable 10 kt or less...becoming W 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. W swell 3 to 5 ft at 14 seconds. Slight chance of showers in the morning...then chance of showers and slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
Wed...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. W swell 3 to 5 ft. Chance of showers in the morning.


 

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They could meter them on the sonar-- but couldn't get them to come up above the 200- 400 depth--Giant Squids last night off Newport -- The Cattleboat braved the wind/ choppy seas last night looking for them-- They still there but just couldn't get them to come up--I don't think they liked the fresh water---

Good Game last night-- and many customers took advantages of the playoff special-- congrats- to all who won-- JD

Gray Whales -- a few around still heading south-

51 sand bass and 10 sculpin-- 3/4 day boat out of Newport---

 

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This morning AM radio talk show - for the most part Hooks were the topic and among the discussions were new the designs of hooks with their barbs being on the back side of the point-  It all comes back around--- Shown here are Van Vleck Hooks with their improved split barbs on their back side--- Pat. date Jan 29 1907 --

E-Mail report  from the BAC--- --Pat & Sara Holmes brought in the First Flag Yellowtail for the BAC on Thursday.  Sara was the angler for the 27lb 2oz fish on 50#.  They were fishing the kelp in la Jolla in the early morning, from their boat “Port-A-Hawk, a portable boat.  The fish is also the current fish of the month. John Willis General Manager Balboa Angling Club

 Congrats To Pat and Sara -- JD--

Today's rainy day project-- flat file down some 6 thread bamboo blanks ,  getting them ready for the progressively finer and finer sanding--

 

 

 

 

 

Like most organizations these days that are trying to keep a stable foundation of memberships.   The Balboa Angling Club is on a membership drive--- founded in 1926 they've been a long standing pillar for the recreational fisherman, promoting conservations and rod and reel as a sport.  If you'd like to join a club that hosts several angler tournaments from inshore to offshore, seminars and all-around good camaraderie give the club a call  at (949) 673-6316-- Tell em' JD sent you--- Have fun this season--- JD

 

Giant Squid Jigs available at JD's

Large-  un-weighted and weighted or Extra Large weighted also strobe lights in red, green and white available too!

Don't forget to bring the bleach soft-scrub!JD's Tip--- Hang a 3 ft. length of 50- 80lb mono off the bottom of the squid jig--- that way you can shake the squids upside down and they fall off the jig easier--

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Now Available with Custom Color and Engraving on Select PENN International Reels

PENN will offer select International reels that are customized for each angler or fishing vessel. ]7 ]colors including tournament pink, American blue, American red, solid black, gun smoke, International silver and International gold.   

  Now each PENN International reel may be engraved--four popular gamefish and the American flag as custom engraving options.  Plus the option is available to add a boat name or any other text to the sideplate in gold or black ink.

  

Models available for custom colors and custom engraving include the following PENN International Big Game reel series: International Two-speed reels, International Single-speed reels and International VSX series reels.

 

Here is the run down of options:

 Side plate Engraving Options  Penn logo,Tuna,Marlin,US Flag,Dolphin,Sailfish

 Color Combination (Maximum of two colors per reel) Gold, Silver, Black, Gun Smoke, American Red, American Blue, Tournament Pink

 

  If interested-- Give JD's A call-- 1 800 660 5030

 

 

Order your 2010 Tide Logs from JD's-- call 1 800 660 5030 or E-mail- mailto:jdsbiggame@aol.com

 

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 A winter time's project- In the past few days , bundle after bundle of seasoned-dried split Tonkin Cane bamboo rod blanks have arrived from the rod crafter.  Only individually hand picked cane is used in their production. These are light tackle blanks -which range from 3 thread to 6 and 9 thread strengths, (9-26lbs ) yet to be sanded smooth, varnished and wrapped over the next few months.

 They're color coded for individual date of production and the taper given to them. Most of them are of a parabolic nature, some have a faster taper design- The consumer can hand pick his preference,  

 

----- Now available-- in limited quantity-- Call to reserve one today-- his works are beautiful-- 

 The life and art works of Stanley Meltzoff , picture maker extraordinary is now available—In four parts, from that as an illustrator into a fish painter-about seeing fish, the idea of picture making and the last of painting a picture—his picture craft goes beyond illustrations, they as Leonardo da Vinchi quoted—In fact what every exists in the universe, in essence, in appearance, in imagination, the painter has in first in his mind and then his hands and these are of such excellence that they are able to present a proportioned and harmonious view of the whole that can be seen simultaneously at a glance, just as things are in nature.

 Size Table top editions - 14 1/2” x 11 1/2”  Available in a deluxe edition in blue cloth cover, signed-and-numbered bookplate, plus vintage Meltzoff poster and catalogue for $89 or a trade edition in printed blue hard cover, not signed or numbered, no bookplate for $50  Call JD's 1 800- 660- 5030

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Baja Mexico  

--Fuel Prices change for Diesel probably up from there, fueling in Ensenada, $2.54?? , In Turtle Bay $2.75??, at the Cape-- $2.75??, La Paz $2.45??  and on the mainland P.V. $2.63???   Turtle Bay-  Fuel at Turtle Bay -- New dock extended off the old one- -- Phone # of the fuel pier. 01 615 158 0383 -- San Jose's new marina where fueling runs $2.80  fuel in San Carlos/ Mag Bay at $2.07 a gal

FLY HOOKER SPORTFISHING gmlandrum@hotmail.com    www.flyhooker.com .

Baja- Cabo San Lucas-:  BILLFISH: Fishing for Striped Marlin was spotty this week, the success ratio was down as the fish were difficult to find, and once found were not in the feeding mood.  This, combined with the rough seas made most of the boats try to target other species.  One friend of mine did see, early in the week, several Blue Marlin and a Black Marlin feeding on a school of Dorado just off of the lighthouse on the Pacific side.  He reported that the fish looked to be between 600 and 800 pounds but were focused on the schooled Dorado and would not touch what he had out, and even if they had, his #30 gear would have not been able to handle them.  A few other boats reported seeing an occasional large Marlin on the Cortez side as well, but there were no reported hook-ups

YELLOWFIN TUNA: There have been some smaller school sized fish found on occasion along the ridge between the Golden Gate and the San Jaime Bank early in the week before the wind began to blow, but since then the Tuna catch has been pretty much confined to an occasional hook-up on the Gorda Banks.  There was a decent bite for one day around the 1150 spot but those fish had moved on by the next day, and they were just larger than footballs anyway

DORADO: We had some decent action on Dorado along the Cortez coastline between the Santa Maria Bay and Red Hill just off the beach.  The fish averaged 12 pounds and while there were good numbers to be found early and mid-week, at the end of the week the fish had moved elsewhere.  Watching the boats return Saturday afternoon there were not many yellow flags flying

WAHOO: Still around and still biting, really amazing that boats are still getting Wahoo this time of year!  There was a decent bite on fish averaging 30 pounds in the same area the Dorado were found, probably feeding on the same baitfish.  While there were no big numbers, there were about two dozen caught each day.  A few boats targeted them and were able to come in with two or three per trip

INSHORE: With the strong winds and big swells almost all the action took place on the Cortez side of the Cape.  The action was fair for Sierra most days but a few days the fishing really shined as when the schools were found the anglers were able to get limits on fish averaging 5 pounds fairly quickly.  There was sporadic action on other near-shore species such as snapper and grouper with the action really spread out

For vessels heading south a couple of high spots for good bottom fishing--Off Cedros Island-try -28 05.508 / 115 29.198  -- San Benitos -- 28 19.502 / 115 33.126 - Below Turtle Bay and working down the coastline--- --- 26 21.948 / 113 19.187- 20fat-- 26 21.611 / 113 19.604 20 fat,   27 20.052 / 114  08. 219,   and off Hipalito 26 43.621/ 114 03.363, 26 47.170 / 114 02.690 and 26 47.233 / 114 02.718, San Pablo 27 18.684 / 114 40.410 and 27 22.900 / 114 46.804- all these spots hold bait and good bottom fishing--- good luck - JD

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Mexico's--- Subject: Temp import permit

 And for those entering into Mexico for a intended trip a E- Mail forwarded to me for the Temporary Import Permit---  From: Victor Barreda Jr.. [mailto:agebarr@prodigy.net.mx] - ( he's a good contact in Cabo/ San Jose- JD )

https://www.banjercito.com.mx/iitv/sitio/html/cte_h_iitvembarcacion_ing_2.php?pago=S It takes about week or better to apply for - JD -

Mag Bay Info------

E-Mail from Mag bay outfitters-- JD  We have fuel out in Bahia Santa Maria that we can bring out by panga to the yachts. It is best to let us know in advance. We go back and forth to the camp a couple times a week so can also bring supplies or crew. Mex office 011 52 613 131 5279 and we monitor vhf 71 glad to report no sign of the tropical storm here in Mag right now. I think is will miss us. bob magbayoutfitters@sbcglobal.net

E-Mail----Mag Bay info--- Jnyone needing transportation from the airport to their yachts in Santa Maria Bay or San Carlos can contact me at 011 52 613 131 5279 or email magbayoutfitters@sbcglobal.net

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Mainland Mexico

Puerto Vallarta.  Improving as the water warms

Bahia Navidad.   Improving as blue water was moving in , Dorado, sails

Mexico, Ixtapa/ Zihuatanejo ,   Improving as blue water was moving in , Dorado, sails, blues

Costa Rica-It's starting to warm up , humidly is high and improved yellowfin catches , the consistent sailfish and the Snappers are snapping.

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Sportfishing Tackle Packages Available

Complete sets of tackle available--

Including

 Rods and Reels

2 ea 80lb Trolling Rods and Reels

2 ea 50lb   “     “    “    “     “     “   

2 ea 30lb   “     “    “     “     “     “ 

2 ea  Stand Up Tuna rod and reel 6 ½ ft-20-50lb

2 ea   Med-Light Rod and Reel 7 ft.10-25lb

1 ea   Marlin Casting Rod & Reel

10 ea Marlin Lures, 10 ea Tuna Feathers, 10 ea Trolling Plugs, Asst. Casting Lures, Asst. Plastic jigs ,

Big Game Hooks, Small Game Hooks, Trolling Swivels, Lead Heads, jigs, Rigging needles, , Leader, Mono- Wire, Fluorocarbon

Fishing Accessories

Gaffs, Tag Stick, Bait and landing nets, Fish Bat, Safety Lines, Gloves, Fish Flags

Fish Kill Bags, Tools, Crimping Kit, S/S Pliers, Cutting Dikes, Knives, fish and Drag Scales

Outrigger clips, Flat line Clips, Storage bags, Plastic storage boxes, Lure storage bags

Fishing packages priced at $5,000, $10,000 $15,000 $20,000- overall saving from 20 to 25 % off

Financing Available

 Please call me if I can be of  assistance in any tackle or arrangements 1-800 660-5030- JD

Give me a call if you need any charted booking information, glad to help,  call me JD. 
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Call JD's Tackle at 1-800 660 5030, or E-Mail to mailto:jdsbiggame@aol.com

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 The best cure for sea sickness,  the shade of an Oak Tree!- JD

This last year marks  33 years I've been here in this same location on Balboa Island  hearing fish stories,  30 years + of calling in a weekly fish report to the WON and local newspapers, now this -the web site, this past month 1,750,000 hits, 30 +years of outfitting private boats, yachts and super yachts,  of fishing around the globe or watching the Balboa Island Ferry go back and forth with it's little hoot as it crosses the bay. 30 +years of helping kids with drop lines and cut shrimp to growing up and fishing marlin, now their kids come in and I outfit their boats. This shop may not be the easiest to get to but it's one of the nicest locations to have a tackle shop-  Thank you for all for your patronage over the years- JD

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Great fishin' off Puerto Vallarta, ....some Huge Yellowfin Tuna!  302 1/2 lbs, 80lb tackle, 1hr 12 min: ---JD

Later in the afternoon when the telephone booths began to grow dark at the edges, I punched out of the creek and went home. I had that hunchback trout for dinner. Wrapped in cornmeal and fried in butter, its hump tasted sweet as the kisses of Esmeralda. Richard Brautigan-Trout Fishing in America

 

 

And for for those who enjoyed Inside Sportfishing show on Corbina fishing here in Newport Harbor- Mike was kind enough to send over this link to the video clip-

http://www.insidesportfishing.com/media/corbina.htm

 

A good site for the seabirds is  http://www.montereyseabirds.com/SeabirdTripSpeciesList.htm  , or--  http://www.pbase.com/jpkln/image/ 

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