zammers
09-27-2007, 10:37 AM
Hey everyone,
My first post here. I have been reading for awhile, waiting for my account to be activated. Now I can post.
Header out to Newport to go on a 3/4 day trip out of Newport Landing on the Patriot. When we got there, they said they had cancelled the trip the night before (weird since we called at 6pm to place are reservations, and they said they had 10 already), so they sent us down the boardwalk to Davey's Locker.
We signed up for their 3/4 day and were excited to get off. We heard talk about them going to Catalina, which I wasn't too happy about - as our last Catalina trip (extended 3/4 day) sucked (we got skunked entirely). When we got to Newport Bait co, they had only Anchovie, so I was a little relieved hoping that would mean we would stay coastal, BUT that wasn't the case. We got to the end of the harbor and turned Right. CRAP were heading North, which means Catalina.
So we began the long 3hr trip across the channel, and headed to just outside of the rock quarry area of the island. The Bonita were biting and so were the seals (UGH!). I managed to nab a 8" Calico (so back in he went)
The captain moved West towards Avalon and we worked our way, dropping anchor several times. Lots of Bonita boils and some landing on the boat. I managed one more Calico all day, my stepdad landed nothing.
Our last stop was around the western point and it was windy as can be. BUT --- I landed my first Bonita - He ran for ever, but I eventually brought him on board. I was pretty excited, my stepfather wasn't there for me bringing it in, as I had moved to the other side of the boat, following my drifting line.
So that at least made the day OK - I hate going to catalina for the 3hrs each way. Which only leave 3-4hrs of fishing.
Several people on board did not want their Bass or Bonita, so we ended up with quite a few fillets in the freezer. Now I just need to figure out how to cook Bonita properly.
I am between jobs right now, and kind of hoping to take a week or so before I start a new job, so we can get out again before my weekdays are busy with work.
Looking forward to going out again and bringing back more reports.
My first post here. I have been reading for awhile, waiting for my account to be activated. Now I can post.
Header out to Newport to go on a 3/4 day trip out of Newport Landing on the Patriot. When we got there, they said they had cancelled the trip the night before (weird since we called at 6pm to place are reservations, and they said they had 10 already), so they sent us down the boardwalk to Davey's Locker.
We signed up for their 3/4 day and were excited to get off. We heard talk about them going to Catalina, which I wasn't too happy about - as our last Catalina trip (extended 3/4 day) sucked (we got skunked entirely). When we got to Newport Bait co, they had only Anchovie, so I was a little relieved hoping that would mean we would stay coastal, BUT that wasn't the case. We got to the end of the harbor and turned Right. CRAP were heading North, which means Catalina.
So we began the long 3hr trip across the channel, and headed to just outside of the rock quarry area of the island. The Bonita were biting and so were the seals (UGH!). I managed to nab a 8" Calico (so back in he went)
The captain moved West towards Avalon and we worked our way, dropping anchor several times. Lots of Bonita boils and some landing on the boat. I managed one more Calico all day, my stepdad landed nothing.
Our last stop was around the western point and it was windy as can be. BUT --- I landed my first Bonita - He ran for ever, but I eventually brought him on board. I was pretty excited, my stepfather wasn't there for me bringing it in, as I had moved to the other side of the boat, following my drifting line.
So that at least made the day OK - I hate going to catalina for the 3hrs each way. Which only leave 3-4hrs of fishing.
Several people on board did not want their Bass or Bonita, so we ended up with quite a few fillets in the freezer. Now I just need to figure out how to cook Bonita properly.
I am between jobs right now, and kind of hoping to take a week or so before I start a new job, so we can get out again before my weekdays are busy with work.
Looking forward to going out again and bringing back more reports.