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JD's Big Game Tackle --- Fish Report!.  China blue skies this morning with a scattering of clouds around-- windy--- No Tsunami warnings today- We''ll have to wait untill the next full moon-- -
Synopsis...Gale Warnings--- A FRONTAL SYSTEM PUSHING NORTH AND EAST OF THE REGION. BEHIND THE FRONT...MODERATE TO STRONG NORTHWEST FLOW WILL PERSIST AT LEAST INTO WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
Today...NW winds 20 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Gusts to 35 kt. Combined seas 7 to 9 ft dominant period 13 seconds.Tonight...NW winds 20 to 30 kt with frequent gusts to 35 kt. Combined seas 7 to 9 ft dominant period 12 seconds.Wed...W winds 15 to 25 kt with frequent gusts to 30 kt in the afternoon. Combined seas 6 to 8 ft dominant period 12 seconds.Thu...N winds 10 to 15 kt in the morning...becoming variable 10 kt or less. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 4 to 6 ft. Fri...NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 3 to 5 ft.Sat...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Combined seas 4 to 6 ft.

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Several small boats tied to docks were underwater this morning--  over the past several weeks they had become filled with rainwater- a little lower in the water, then last night the wind whipped waves lapped a little more in at a time-enough to lower them lower and lower until they filled up and sank-- -e

No reports of live squid available-- only sardines

Water temps dropping-- 57- 58 degrees-

Not much in the way of boating activity today-- even the harbor patrol was warning those who though they might head out the harbor were asked not to do so--

More wind tomorrow- should blow itself out then with good weather for Thursday and the weekend-

 

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When asked about the FH fishish tackle show---E-\Mail replies--  Crowded? Oh my yes, particularly the aisle with the San Diego based long range boats. Fewer metal flake boats with huge engines
New gear that is exciting?  Okuma Makaira reels, either the 10 or 15 size reel.  Amazingly great machining.  Their teaming up with Tiburon has made all the difference in their trolling reels. 
Also I hear the Fin Nor Reels have made a strong comeback too--

Local whale watchers still seeing pods of 3 and 4 whales at a time heading north--

Maybe let this weather front pass  and by Wed- Thursday it will be settled down for some Spring type fishing ( Daylight savings starts this coming Sunday)

 26 sand bass 8 calico bass a few sheepheads and a rubber lipped perch-- today's daily count-- wind really hasn't picked up like they said it was going to--- nice out there this afternoon S/W wind maybe 3 knts-- beautiful--

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Sorry I didn't make it to the fishing tackle show this year--several things came up and I don't like fighting crowds- only fish - If you saw something there that was dynamic or noteworthy give me a call- e mail and let me know- thanks JD jdsbiggame

Possible water spouts this afternoon as this unsettled weather clears out of here--

Its starting to get sloppy out there today-- whale watching boats still seeing a bunch of Grays heading north but building seas and conditions are limiting their trips--

Not sure where they caught them-- but one of the partyboats had in their fish count of something like 30+ yellowtail and dozens and dozens of White Sea Bass caught -- nice score--

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A few fools were out-- some got wet others took refuge under canvas covers or in the wheelhouse cabins  - -

A couple of Whale watching boats out--- yesterday they came by in waves two- four at a time-- going north--

Couple of rain showers hasn't stopped the boaters-- sailboats a few enclosed cabin cruisers - seas calmer against the coastline and starts to get bumpy and sloppy out 5- 7 miles+

one sand bass, one sheephead, one sculpin, 3 misc rock fish and 3,000 mackerel-- partyboat score for 1/2day's morning's trip--

140 rockfish a few sheepheads 4 Calico Basses and 8 bonitos-- party boat at Catalina--

37 sculpin another boats total score

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The new California Dept of F & G's, Ocean Sportfishing Regulations came out this week-- among the new  items this year-- Wear your License regulations was repealed effective March 1 2010 - just have it in your possession while fishing is all thats needed-- -Spiny Lobsters regulations is amended beginning March 1st. that require lobsters to be kept in a whole, measurable conditions until being paired for consumption,  Bay Delta anglers no longer are required to buy a enhancement stamp for their area and more Marine Protected areas being established in the northern half of the state-- stand by for them to show up here in So Calif. 

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Synopsis: El Niño is expected to continue at least into the Northern Hemisphere spring 2010.??

 Well it looks a little bit different, but not that strong surge of a finger of warmth coming up the Baja Peninsula just yet -- it does look a little warmer to the west from here out several hundred miles

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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

 

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:

Marlin fishing has remained slow, the best I saw this past week was one boat flying three flags as he returned from a charter. Quite a few more boats were able to find the fish this week, compared to last week and they were biting a bit better, but it was still nothing to write home about, at least for those of us who go out all the time. The fish seemed to be concentrated closer to shore than normal, most of the fish were found within three miles of the beach, and on both sides of the Cape.

Yellowfin Tuna: Just like last week, most of the Tuna that were found were quite a long way from home, necessitating a two hour or more cruise to get to where you might find some. At least that was the conditions for most of the week. There are always exceptions though and on Saturday there was a pod of Dolphin found three miles off of Chileno Beach that had loads of football tuna, 5 to 20 pound fish, and the first dozen boats to get there had a blast. There were a few other close in fish found this week as well but for the most part tuna were a long run from home with your fingers crossed!

Dorado: Just a few yellow flags were flying this week, most of the boats did not have any luck with Dorado and those that did only got one or two at the most. The fish were found offshore on the Cortez side by boats searching for Tuna and there were a few very small ones in close to the beach, also on the Cortez side of the Cape.

Wahoo: Just like last week, what Hoo?? I saw lots of orange flags flying this week, but they were all for Sierra.

Inshore: For the fourth week in a row, inshore fishing was the way to go. The Sierra bite busted wide open on the Pacific side late in the week and I was disappointed to see so many of these so called “conservationist” captains load up with two, three or more times their limits. Come on guys, you have two clients on the panga, come in with 40+ Sierra and then the next day complain that the fish have disappeared? Get a clue, please. Anyway, the bite was good and there were a few decent Yellowtail caught as well as a few grouper and snapper. The surprise for many was the Marlin that were found so close to the beach. While dropping bait to the bottom for grouper and snapper, many boats keep a live bait half way down for Amberjack, but there were quite a few marlin caught this week doing that.

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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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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