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Yesterday, 08:57 PM

MonsterGuppy replied to a thread Onshore Halibut in Southern California Saltwater General Discussion

Bounce Balling (using a heavy lead round weight) with a 3 foot leader, drifting a live bait or a piece of squid drifting over sandy flats are all...

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01-18-2021, 10:42 PM

DarkShadow replied to a thread Poachers! It's that time again. in Skinner Lake Reports

Caps, I agree with you 100%. You make several valid points. DFG stopped being a champion for anglers years ago and became an enforcement...

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01-17-2021, 08:28 AM

GdHkSet1 replied to a thread Lake Cuyamaca in All Other Freshwater Reports

Appreciate the info.

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01-16-2021, 09:15 AM

murrieta angler replied to a thread Surf Fishing Newb in SoCal Surf, Harbor, Bay, & Pier Reports

Waves were to big so didn't go and yes you can catch bass from the surf.

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01-15-2021, 07:51 PM

GdHkSet1 replied to a thread Poachers! It's that time again. in Skinner Lake Reports

Thanks for the info.

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01-15-2021, 07:37 PM

GdHkSet1 replied to a thread Lake Cuyamaca in All Other Freshwater Reports

Nice report, have great memories there when we used to drive up from "The Cajon Zone" and fish with my daughter. Thanks for sharing may have to take...

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01-15-2021, 01:51 PM

DarkShadow replied to a thread How I Backpack My Rods & Reels! in Fishing Gear & Tackle

Definitely a nifty idea. No way that'll work when bushwacking with a 9 foot fly rod tho.

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01-15-2021, 01:48 PM

DarkShadow replied to a thread Surf Fishing Newb in SoCal Surf, Harbor, Bay, & Pier Reports

How did it go out there? You can catch bass from the surf?! All these things i'm learning.

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01-15-2021, 01:42 PM

DarkShadow replied to a thread Poachers! It's that time again. in Skinner Lake Reports

And have another Lake Davis incident? No thanks. These fisheries were strong before the invasion of the stripers. DFW has openly admitted...

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01-15-2021, 12:30 PM

DarkShadow replied to a thread Poachers! It's that time again. in Skinner Lake Reports

I mean, years ago, it was illegal for women and people of color to vote....Remember when it was illegal to purchase alcohol? It sounds like it's...

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01-14-2021, 11:14 AM

DarkShadow replied to a thread Poachers! It's that time again. in Skinner Lake Reports

It's funny because other DFG employees (on the biology side) I've spoken to before would take gill nets to those small stripers and man them...

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01-12-2021, 07:18 PM

murrieta angler replied to a thread Surf Fishing Newb in SoCal Surf, Harbor, Bay, & Pier Reports

If you're willing to drive to San Diego County you can join me Thursday "afternoon" for a bass session. Robert You as well lefty...I live in...

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01-12-2021, 06:27 PM

DarkShadow replied to a thread Surf Fishing Newb in SoCal Surf, Harbor, Bay, & Pier Reports

Check 'em for what? They didn't do anything to me. Oh, I did the pier thing in my teens during summer vacation. Those were the days! Used...

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01-12-2021, 11:31 AM

DarkShadow replied to a thread Sunny Days - 1/10 report in Skinner Lake Reports

LOL. That's what the chum bucket is for!! My less than brilliant buddy did that one day at Castaic. Half way down the Fish Arm, I see my...

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01-12-2021, 11:12 AM

DarkShadow replied to a thread Round 1 in the Local park scene in City Park Lakes

Ahh, I keep forgetting Irvine isn't 'private' anymore and now gets the same stocks that the cement ponds do. Was the water draw down...

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01-11-2021, 10:38 PM

DarkShadow replied to a thread Round 1 in the Local park scene in City Park Lakes

Now excuse my further confusion, but are you saying that the same truck that dumped dead fish in at Ralph B then made a stop at Irvine to dump off...

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01-11-2021, 07:34 PM

HEMAN started a thread Sunny Days - 1/10 report in Skinner Lake Reports

Had enough quarantine.. and decided to hit Skinner, it's been wayyy to long. Too cold for me to be going early though. Got on the water around...

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01-09-2021, 09:53 PM

DarkShadow replied to a thread Round 1 in the Local park scene in City Park Lakes

So wait, was it Ralph B that got the dead fish? Or Irvine? Cmon, eTucker, ur confusing us.

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01-09-2021, 04:07 PM

DarkShadow started a thread Surf Fishing Newb in SoCal Surf, Harbor, Bay, & Pier Reports

For the first time in a decade, I have picked up my ocean enhancement stamp for 2021, so I'm preparing for rusting hooks, 4 ounce pyramid sinkers,...

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01-09-2021, 03:22 PM

DarkShadow replied to a thread Round 1 in the Local park scene in City Park Lakes

I remember in the 90s when the bass fisherman LOVED the hatchery truck. They would chase it for other reasons, getting some pretty nice largies ...

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01-09-2021, 12:13 PM

DarkShadow replied to a thread Round 1 in the Local park scene in City Park Lakes

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01-09-2021, 10:59 AM

DarkShadow replied to a thread Round 1 in the Local park scene in City Park Lakes

I'll fish the stocker trout if I have an itch, and they stock either of the 3 parks that are within a 5 minute drive for me. But to actually chase...

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01-09-2021, 12:22 AM

DarkShadow replied to a thread How Honest is COSTCO? in General Discussion

Can we get a dissertation on the Chicken Bakes? And why they are no longer available? Cost benefit analysis perhaps? PR release?

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01-08-2021, 08:20 PM

DarkShadow replied to a thread How Honest is COSTCO? in General Discussion

Ok..... So, what about the churros? Can we get into another riveting debate about fried dough rolled in sugar and cinnamon? How much do...

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01-08-2021, 05:29 PM

DarkShadow replied to a thread Round 1 in the Local park scene in City Park Lakes

I thought the fish were dead when they got to Ralph B?

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01-08-2021, 04:21 PM

DarkShadow replied to a thread How Honest is COSTCO? in General Discussion

1/4 Pound PLUS!? Plus means better, so I'm definitely gonna stock up on some of those Kirkland bad boys. I can take the entire pack to my...

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01-07-2021, 12:01 PM

DarkShadow replied to a thread I needed to be David Copperfield at Irvine lake today! in Irvine Lake Reports

I put that $h!t on everything. That's why I was wondering if you could rub that stuff on some PowerBait or on a worm or something.

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01-07-2021, 11:59 AM

DarkShadow replied to a thread Lakes and river suggestions Los Angeles in Southern California Freshwater General Discussion

Problem is, "best" is a relative term....what someone may consider the 'best' lake, can be different from what others consider the 'best' lake. Case...

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01-06-2021, 11:38 PM

DarkShadow replied to a thread Round 1 in the Local park scene in City Park Lakes

You had ONE job.

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01-06-2021, 11:17 PM

DarkShadow replied to a thread I needed to be David Copperfield at Irvine lake today! in Irvine Lake Reports

Etuck, In lieu of driving to the tackle shop to get the Bite On, can I use this instead? Asking for a friend, that has a Costco membership.

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