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That kid will remember you for the rest of his life. Way to create some memories!

Way to stay persistent!

Nice write up! How was the fishing from midnight to sun up?

Congrats on the fish of a lifetime!

What a day.

The memories of your pops happy as hell are priceless. WTG

Do you know what model the 55 is?

Way to get people on some fish. Good karma!

I hope no one slept early and slept through the bite

If the bite is slow don't be afraid to change it up

Camping at June! Hopefully Virginia Lakes are still frozen over for some ice fishing

Nice write up. Such a fun place to dive

Glad you got em... But am I the only one to wanted to see a picture of the hook?

Bump! Picked up from Jer this morning. Solid seller, quick and easy.

Way to get em!

Looks fun but I've never fished there. How's the fishing from shore?

Nice one!

Sweet deal, fresh caught and right on ice!

Brown trout. Brookies have a white edge on their ventral and anal fin. Nice catch regardless!

Nice boomerang, I mean knife jig!

Willing to make the drive if anyone flakes and one is still available.

What a stringer!

Stop by the troutfitter in mammoth, they'll give you the latest info on the surrounding areas! I always spend a couple bucks on a pack of hooks/powerbait and thats usually enough to point you in the right direction.

Nice one!

You both are wild! The stars definitely aligned for y'all.

The one time I brought the jumbo squid we didn't make it to the grounds due to weather. Hopefully we get some good insight!

Someone get the man a back brace, he's carrying the boats fish count on his back!

Hell of a trip, and hands down one of my favorite crews!

You're a better man than most. Good on you!

That's an epic trip. Thank you for the intel and happy belated!

Nice one!

Only heard good things of the Casa Dragones. Good luck with sale 👌

Better luck next time, I wish I struck out like that!

Bottom of the 9th walk off. Way to go!

Trip of a life time

Coconut panko crusted mahi fried in a shallow pan. Mix panko crumbs and dried coconut flakes along with any other spices you like!

Time at the rail paid off! Nice catch!

You have a way with words.. but good lord, your boy is a champ! That first picture looks awful

That's a haul! Lucky rookies

Trifecta, you betcha

Hard to beat that! Way to get em!

Mega with a Fathom 12 SD. Love it!

Excellent write up!

Way to get em!

Dang, one size too small. GLWS

Thank you for the intel! What size bft?

Not much better than seeing the boys with a smile on their face. Hell of a job pops!

Hell of a day! But 40 to 60ft of water? Was that sliding sinker or a shallow rubber band rig?

Terrible loss.

Doesn't get much better than that!

What a day!

Great detailed report. Thanks for the info and way to knock em dead!

Way to get them! Close indeed.

Well thats one way to get them!

Great write up and an even better haul!

Nice haul!

Same story for us on Sunday. Its looking nice out there.

One of my favorite boats. That crew is squared away.

That sucks. Best of luck.

I second the coho coolers from costco. 165qt for $99 or 55 rotomold for $139. Far surperior to an igloo

When I was in college with a college fishing budget, the SX was all I had and used.. and it worked for paddy yellowtail and yft. I wouldn't use it for BFT but you're in luck cause the counts are showing yt 7-25# and yft. Get out there and get some fish!

Thats a strong neck

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I'm just trying to help a friend find a spinning rod that he can pair with his Penn Battle 8k. He wants to start fishing sport boats and maybe dabble with schoolie pelagics. Price point is ~$200 He lives in Downey. Thanks for looking, let's see what you got!

Great write up... glad you got one!

I would be interested if you sold these.

How heavy are the knife jigs underneath the coltsniper?

Thanks for the intel. I'll be looking for some fabric markers.

Thanks for the write up! Gotta love being rewarded for putting the time in at the rail.

Sleep in the bunk and wake up around midnight. Fish hard all day and sleep in the galley while the boat is searching. Bft fishing is all about putting time in at the rail.

Way to get a PB only to break it the same night. Hell of a post!

Hope to hear of the success story in 2 weeks!

Sucks to lose a set up.. You'll get em next time!

Likewise! It was fun sharing the rail with you, catch you on the next one 🤙

Did a write up for my trip (5/24-5/26) in the reports section. Don't miss out, go get you some!!

Boarded the Islander and was off the dock by 6ish. The boat was already filled with bait and the captain said we were shooting straight for the grounds, ETA 10pm. I rack out at 8pm to try to get some shut eye before the double shift of fishing. I miss the first announcement that we're on the...

Thanks again Jer Dog! I had a last minute trip and he was able to come through... Dont wait, get your lead!

I've never fished the boat but the new dates might work with my schedule. I'm looking at the 1.5 leaving 5/24. Anyone care to share some thoughts on the boat/crew?

Now thats a barn door!

Great write up. Hopefully the wsb are still in the area when I make it up north. By the way, did you take home some of the fresh squid for the calamari? 😂

Great write up, way to whack em!

Nice ones!

Read the regs, a lot of back country lakes require artificial baits with barbless hooks only. That being said, I hiked cottonwood trail to Langley a few years back and fished lakes on the way up. Any cheap light spinning rod that could break in half is ideal... you don't want to be catching...

Spot taken.

Way to get em!

Bump for a good seller. Picked up this morning. Timely and communicative! Don't hesitate, get your lead!

Where did you end up fishing? I was there this weekend (June loop area). It was pretty slow but I was fishing from shore with family. We fished Grant, Silver, and Lundy. We got to Virginia Lake late on 10/20 but there were lots of fish jumping out of the water! Ended up fishing Lone Pine...

50lb yozuri pink with a 12oz torpedo and sardine on the retrieve. 35lb bft labor day weekend

Sweet deal, glws.

Has anyone actually got bit on this?

I'm booking a trip with them in October, hopefully we do as half as good as yall! Congrats brother.

Still available?

Ttt

I will be in El Cajon/SD on Sunday. I can pick up!

Whats up BD, I'm looking to buy a Penn Fathom II 12 Star Drag. Preferably new or mint condition. If it's used please send some pics! I'm located in LB area but willing to make the drive for the right price. Thanks for your time.

Thanks for the Intel... I use the clear bubble rig when I'm fly fishing the Sierras with an open face reel. I was recently thinking of this and how it would transition to salt water. I might have to give it a shot and try to ignore the weird looks I'll be getting on a sport boat.

I was on this trip... it was insane! RSW was full, the rest of the yft went into 2 bait tanks. Deck hands were processing fish from 3pm-6am

Yes, trip was cancelled because of a lack of people... they ended up on a crew trip and already limited on YFT (by 8am). Good luck if you're going Friday, I'll be stuck at work!

Boat needs 10 to go, let's gooooo!!! Anyone planning on going on this trip?

Where are you located?

I'm thinking the Aztec in November and I've already booked the Thunderbird for the full moon in Nov. I would be interested in doing a 4 pack if you can find another body or two!

Rad!!!!!!

Checked out the area below between 330-530pm today for a quick session. I threw crocodiles and lucky crafts but had no luck. I didnt see any bait balls or fish crashing the surface while I was fishing. When I was walking towards the parking lot someone told me birds were crashing on the beach...

Sounds good. I'll be heading out for the afternoon/sun down bite on friday and report back.

Awesome! Thanks for the intel.. were you using any specific lure/bait? Hopefully we can get them off of the rocks.

Has anyone hit this area lately? My coworker wants to take his son fishing, I'm sure the kid would have a blast with a bonita as a first catch.

Do you have the dimensions of it?

A little late but another +1 for Costco warehouse.. I pick up the prime packer cut! Trim down the fat, cook down the trimmings and add in some beef stock. Use this as a braise for cachete or short ribs.

This was my first purchase through BD. Jordan was communicative and reliable. I sent the money last night and picked up this morning! Shout out to Jordan for a smooth last minute transaction!

Any more intel on the sinker rig/dead flying fish? I'm thinking of picking up a pack for my trip tonight

Never used the PM function.. but I think I did it right and sent. I would like to pick up the yo zuri pink 80 and/or 100 tomorrow morning if available. Let me know. Thanks.

#11 still available?

Does the Fathom 60 come with line?

Still searching.... hopefully boats start posting more BFT or bust trips!

Paired my Lexa 400/axet sx with a 9' Proteus.. I usually muscle in the yft/skippies on 25-30#. I think it gives me leverage to turn their head and control the fish better (maybe it's just the tight drag).

Sear and shred tuna for tuna sandwiches... Serve it on hawaiian bread with wasabi mayo topped with an asian chopped salad mix (from the bag). Wish I had pictures for ya.

Well heck, I guess we got some native rainbows! Thanks for the info.

TLDR: Attempted this hike early May but there was too much snow without crampons. Hiked the trail on Saturday 8/10 and fished the lake with a fly & bubble and a roostertail. 16 brookies between 2 of us within an hour. Long: I've been wanting to dabble in backpacking/fishing to hit some honey...

Sweet report! Never thought of ice fishing in California.. did you use the night crawlers for bait?

Looking for a few ambush hoop nets to help my buddy fill his boat. We are located in the Cerritos/Norwalk area. Text Tony 562-569-3nine53 Thanks.

Heck of a write up! It was fun sharing the rail with everyone that day.. definitely a trip for the books. I actually remember overhearing you talk to the skipper about you listening to the radio on your drive down and all I could think was heck, I did the same thing! Hopefully I'll find some...

I appreciate the advice/help Danny! I'll definitely throw on the 100# flouro and probably do 300# crimped for the flat falls. Did anyone have luck with the rubberband rig?

What a write up!!! Cant wait for my 1.75 on the Aztec leaving on the 7th.. I have a Penn Fathom 40 spooled to the top with 100# izor. I plan on fishing 200# flouro top with a 200g glow and chrome flat fall. Should I take some braid out and switch to 100# mono so the line can have some stretch...

Hey gang, I used to do the dove opener every year when my step dad was still alive and now that I'm older I want to make it a case to start going every year (assuming my work schedule allows). I know we hunted the open fields in Niland but I can't remember exactly where for the life of me...

CDFW Niland Dove Opener 2018 Map

You've been killing it this year, keep slaying!!!

Was on the Prowler a few weeks ago. Trick for me was 20-25 flouro, 1/4oz sliding sinker, and a lively small dine casting far away from the boat. They didnt want any big baits.. but the dodos did. For jigs, anything shiny that would sink (i used a colt sniper but guys on the boat with mega baits...

Wow wow wow!! So stoked for you! Getting on a boat this Wednesday (maybe the prowler) and hoping to get a shot at them. Just curious, what knots do you tie?

Said no one ever....

Unfortunately PQ will be on a 3 day trip then a charter during my available dates.

I have a few days off between 8/7-8/10 and am looking to get on a 1.5 or 2 day to maximize my chances of the usuals plus a bft. My initial choice was NLA but it is pretty packed so I'll be taking my chances with the Prowler, Condor or Sea Adventure 80 (or any other boat that I missed and...

Hoping to be as lucky as you, shoot I would even be happy with an 85.. congrats!!!

Heart break! That yellow mustve been having a bad day!

One of the most recent useful reports, thank you for the Intel! Was at Gibraltar from sun up to about 11 on Saturday with no luck on the right kind.. next time!

Nice report! Beats a day at the office. How were you fishing the squid? Dropper, egg sinker?

Helluva solo trip!

Hey gang, I'm not even sure if this is the right place to be posting this but heck I'll give it a shot. Heading up from LA to Seattle first weekend of December and interested in trying to get lucky on some salmon (if they're even in at that time) or any other fish that may be worth shipping...

Got into the YFT where the rest of fleet is, limits for passengers and crew after noon. When the bite was WFO they ate any bait, any size line. Bigger baits got the bigger grade YFT, smaller baits got the skippies. When the bite was slower you had to drop to 20lb flouro and a #1 hook. Great...

Done and done! Ill be on the PQ tonight and will post a report Thursday! Thanks for the responses

My options look like Pac Queen, Outer Limits, or Relentless. Haven't been on any.. Any suggestions? Opinions on crew/food/bunks are appreciated!

Mother fucker. Way to kill it!!!

Holy hell... What a dream come true!!! What knots were you using to tie hooks for the 100lb flouro

"Told him to put his pole away" hahahahahha He looks stoked.. awesome!!!

Hahahahaha snoopy rod is epic!!!!

Made the drive from LA to SD around 2:30pm with no problems. A few hours later I find parking, check in and grab a few cold ones at Mitch's Seafood (good selection of craft beers and their seafood looked awesome). At 8:30 I board the boat with 16 of my newest friends. We left the slip right at...

Stellllllar, gettin me excited for my trip this week!!!

Words do no justice! Heck of a day.

Welp, got there a little later, 1130pm, in hopes that the crowds would be gone. It was a mad house and it was hard to find a spot to fish. Kids/teens running around screaming with their lights. Fished the north side of the pier moving towards the jetti with a lucky craft. No love on a hali but...

Anyone ever have much luck with hali during grunion runs? Going to hit Seal Beach tonight in hopes for something good.. Will report back later.

Nice haul!!! What sport boats were out there?

Hopped on the Eldorado on Tuesday night along with 16 other anglers. Got squid and dines from Nacho and were on the way to San Clemente. Woke up and we were on the front side sitting on the anchor. At that point it was a wide open blue perch bite or calico bite with an occasional legal with...

Late post and first post... So bare with me. I've had the itch to get on the water and luckily for me, my work schedule changed up last minute. Let me start by saying the El Dorado is a first class operation. From TJ to the crew, everyone on the boat is on point. We left the dock right on...

Good work, quality fish!

Way to get him hooked!

Worth it...

Way to get back on the board!!!

Gnarly catch.. any guesses on the weight?

Good wrap up!!!

Maybe they were all hanging around you when I was trying to find them.. good stuff!!!

If you chum, they will come. Keep workin at it!

Nice stuff!!! Epic report