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Rich and Noah
04-04-2011, 08:51 AM
I've never fished this far north for a 3/4 day but since Noah won a free pass on the Stardust at Fred Hall from Izorline last month, I thought it would be a good opportunity to give it a try. BTW, he came in 1st for the Small Fry Knot Tying contest.
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Left OC at 4am and after 120 miles, got there early enough to hit McD's. Boat took off at 7am and headed to Santa Rosa Isl. The day before they had 44 guys. Today was 24 so we lucked out there. The boat ride was longer than I anticipated but after 3 hrs, we finally got there. Weather was so-so, a lot cooler than back at the dock.

We fished 200-250' deep and the boat was running constantly staying 'live' on each spot, so you can fish anywhere on the boat. Execellent crew, food, and comfy boat. Overall, the quality of the fish were 1-3 lbs bigger than the usual Catalina/San Clemente Isl grade. Not too many little ones. Also, was informed that they have not had live bait at all this year, so frzn squid was the only bait we used. Tried some gulp and Excite-A bait w/ no luck.

Between Noah and I, we caught 16 fish + 1 very short ling (xl lizard fish size). Our Chucklehead came #2 in the jackpot race (Jackpot was a larger Chucklehead). Fished til about 2pm and headed back to the dock. After 240 miles, 16 gals of gas, made it back home. Too far but a decent trip. Thanks to the Stardust team for donating a free pass @ Fred Hall.

Fish count- 24 people - 103 Rockfish 88 Red Snapper

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lngbchfnhnter
04-04-2011, 09:37 AM
Very cool rich! Looks like a great time out there with the boy..
Great report.... See ya soon!
ghetto dad
04-04-2011, 10:54 AM
NICE report man..yeah i love fishing up north..but over $4 a gallon for gas and an F250 has kept me away from their this year

Nice job!

GD
lovefofish
04-04-2011, 04:22 PM
great report, I gotta get up there
JapanRon
04-04-2011, 06:19 PM
Hi Rich and Noah,

Nice Report and pics .... thanks.

Noah: What knot won you the pass ?

JapanRon
Rich and Noah
04-04-2011, 08:24 PM
Hi Rich and Noah,

Nice Report and pics .... thanks.

Noah: What knot won you the pass ?

JapanRon

Hi JRon-

Noah used the San Diego Jam (Clinch) Knot. 15 lb test held 22.5 lbs.
k3vin_kim
04-04-2011, 09:10 PM
whattup Rich! long time long time - i'm glad to see everythings good.

Damm Noah got big since the last time we went fishing. Nice report bro.

kk
DockRat
04-05-2011, 06:59 AM
Looks like Noah is being groomed to be a great fishermen.
DR
murrieta angler
04-05-2011, 10:39 AM
Hey Rich,
Nice report from the Northern Waters.
Noah looks like he had a good time with the good looking Chuckles.
I hear ya about the gas situation. I bought my daughter an accord, so I will be using that when I do my annual trip up there.
Thanks for the report and pics,
Robert
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Which Way Out
04-05-2011, 03:10 PM
Hey Rich,
Nice report from the Northern Waters.
Noah looks like he had a good time with the good looking Chuckles.
I hear ya about the gas situation. I bought my daughter an accord, so I will be using that when I do my annual trip up there.
Thanks for the report and pics,
Robert
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Robert you better hit me up if you come up to fish. Bill

The first pic of Noah I tought that kid needs some coffee and then he's all tuckered out. Good times ware you out like no other. Glad you guys had good weather and did well..
Jackpot Jimmy
04-05-2011, 04:34 PM
Nice report Rich and Noah, and great job on the quality rockfish. I need to fish up there one of these days.