Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 3818 August 16-30 | Page 32

30 SALTWATER August 16-30, 2019 SALTWATER REPORTS: CONTINUED FROM PG 29 HALF MOON BAY cont. trolling for salmon now off Half Moon Bay. The rockfish action continues to be excellent off the San Mateo County Coast. The Queen of Hearts returned to the harbor with 348 rockfish, 10 lingcod to 12 pounds, 2 cabezon and 1 halibut on Saturday, August 3. The anglers also released five lingcod, and two cabezon, according to the Half Moon Bay Sportfishing Center. On August 2, the 15 anglers aboard the Riptide caught limits of rockfish, 11 lingcod and a halibut. Captain Dennis Baxter of the New Captain Pete put in limits of salmon for his clients on Thursday, August VOL.38 • ISS. 18 1, ending up one fish short of crew limits north near Pedro Point. He said, “There was a spot with whales and bait near Pedro Point, and there was a good mix of salmon with some larger fish in the mix. There were also incidental catches of salmon that were released south at San Gregorio on a rockfish trip on the Queen of Hearts.” However, the salmon bite slowed down on Friday, with 9 salmon for 23 anglers aboard the New Captain Pete. Eight of those fish were caught tight to the rock at Egg Rock. The Huli Cat was rockfishing south of the harbor during its latest trip, and they posted 10 limits of rockfish. “The Huli Cat went rockcod fishing off the Deep Reef In 230 feet of water on its latest fishing adventure,” reported Tom Mattusch of the Hulicat. “Aaron Scott from Hayward landed a canary and copper rockfish up to 5 lbs. while using a bar. Perry Wong from San Francisco caught a 3 lb. copper rockfish and an 8 lb. lingcod while Kathy landed this incredible Golden Gate salmon while trolling rigged bait aboard the New fishing a bar.” Easy Rider on July 18. “Raymond Chan Photo courtesy of NEW EASY RIDER SPORTFISHING, Berkeley. caught a 2 lb. yellow rockfish on a bar, while Doug Park from San Francisco fooled a 4 lb. lingcod with shrimp flies.. Ocean conditions were 2912 calm with a light breeze,” Mattusch added. Ed Liu of Bay Tackle in El Cerrito reported mixed species are taken from the shoreline and from kayakers off Get to the fishing grounds Get fast on to our charter grounds boat in Moss fast Landing-Monterey Linda Mar with one kayak picking up a the 50’ fishing on our 50’ Bay striped bass, salmon, and a white sea charter boat in Moss Landing - Monterey Bay WWW.KAHUNASPORTFISHING.COM bass in 60 feet of water by the point.. www.kahunasportfishing.com SALMON • - ROCKFISH ROCKFISH • - ALBACORE ALBACORE SALMON 831-633-2564 831-633-2564 - Dave Hurley 4.23.10 Fish ALASKA www.captainstevesfishinglodge.com P.O. Box 39143, Ninilchik, AK 99639 MONTEREY BAY Light Tackle Anglers Battle Rockfish with Kiddie Rods Limits of big king salmon have been the rule for anglers trolling beyond the Golden Gate aboard the Dragon. These big salmon were landed on July 14. Photo courtesy of HAYDEN MULLINS, Dragon Sportfishing. Predator Sport Fishing Small Groups • Great Rates Excellent Sturgeon, Bass and Shark Fishing! The Bay’s Best Crew! CONTINUED ON PG 31 Official IGFA World Record Lingcod caught here in 2007 Fishing: “Barn Door Halibut” • Salmon • Rockfish • Ling Cod Two 30’ Alumaweld Boats with Cabins and Bathrooms Deep Creek, Anchor Point & Homer Lodging: Clean & Comfortable, Lounge and Full Service Bar, Great Food, Conference Room, Satellite TV, Sleeps up to 24. Alaska (800) 567-1043 trophies@captainstevesfishinglodge.com Fish with the Smith Brothers – Alaska & California’s Finest! Q ueen Saltwater & Freshwater of H earts Full Time Charter Boat Since 2004 Bodega Bay • Bullards • Oroville • Collins • Berryessa Fish The Delta In Style Aboard Capt. Hayden Mullins’s 60’ Luxury Yacht! Powerful technology in the Ultimate Combo unit. 9” Chart Plotter with built in TrueEcho CHIRP Fishfinder. Featuring Multi-Touch Interface, internal GPS antenna, CMAP compatibility, Anti Finger Print and Anti-Reflective glass with excellent readability and brightness. Call for Details and Special Pricing! MARITIME ELECTRONICS 3807 www.BodegaBayFishing.com Want Sturgeon? Trophy Stripers? Call Dragon Sportfishing! GP 1971F Fishfinder/GPS Plotter (800)582-1333 Salmon • Rockfish • Lingcod • Crab • Kokanee • Trout C apt . L es F ernandes (707) 490-4067 3811 3408 707-342-8481 • www.crocsport.com 2855 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz, CA MOSS LANDING – On a recent trip aboard the Kahuna, anglers were able to have a lot of fun catching rockfish on really light gear off the Monterey County Coast. “Anglers had a blast fishing very light rods....in fact kiddie rods...no really,” 3102 Half Moon Bay Sportfishing and Tackle Light Tackle Rockfishing 650-728-3377 • Salmon Fishing (when allowed) • • Whale Watching • • Nature Trips • • Full Bait and Tackle Shop • Pillar Point Harbor 5 Miles North of Half Moon Bay www.fishingboat.com www.hmbfishing.com 925-766-7350 • www.dragonsportfishing.com Coast Guard Approved - Professional Crew 35+ years Experienced Captain