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2018 - Morro Bay Deep Sea Fishing Herf
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MACS Offline
#51 Posted: Fri, Feb 23 2018, 5:06 PM EST
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opelmanta1900 wrote:
communicated with the person who owns the above property and although they have a strict no smoking policy, she and her husband were ok with us smoking cigars in the backyard... just not on the balcony...


I like it. I'm also good with testing out swim baits, but I know Al has a bunch and has used them in the past with success.

My personal philosophy is that your jigs worked, and if it ain't broke... unless you use a swim jig and start catching more fish, in which case I want one, too. Anxious
DrafterX Offline
#52 Posted: Fri, Feb 23 2018, 5:07 PM EST
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Just gotta get jiggy with it... Mellow
delta1 Offline
#53 Posted: Fri, Feb 23 2018, 5:52 PM EST
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I've got a few swim baits of different colors with 8, 10 and 12 oz heads, but... I'm with Shaun...lets use the jigs you made for us last year...if they do as well as they did then, we're set...if we need to rest or shake out the cramps in our fingers, hands and arms, we can try the swim baits...


That house looks like the perfect place (too bad the balcony is off limits for herfing), and the price is right. Guessing it's closer to $225 a night with taxes and fees...bargain when split 4 - 7 ways. We gonna do the two nights (Fri and Sat) like last time? Drive up and check-in Fri afternoon, herf, drink, grab a bite, herf, sleep...fish all day Sat, fish tacos and herf Sat night: sleep, check out and head home Sunday?

Date set: 5/19-21/18



Gon' Fishing
DrafterX Offline
#54 Posted: Fri, Feb 23 2018, 6:13 PM EST
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I'm still thinking about it.. I'm trying to get my kitchen remodeled right now and not sure of the dates that will fall on.. nobody wants to start this week.. it's gonna be a month or so before anyone can get started.. could just leave it up to da wife I guess... Mellow
delta1 Offline
#55 Posted: Fri, Feb 23 2018, 6:17 PM EST
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who does most of the cooking and spends the most time in the kitchen?
opelmanta1900 Offline
#56 Posted: Fri, Feb 23 2018, 6:45 PM EST
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If we want the 12 hour trip, we'll have to do Saturday check in, Sunday fish, and Monday check out... would like to do 5/19-5/21 if everyone says yes... the total on the house is $744.. that includes an $85 service fee and a $125 cleaning deposit... $124/ person for 2 nights in a house with a kitchen AND 2 BATHROOMS is a pretty good deal i think...

Before we book the house we'll want to book our boat tickets... that way they don't charter the boat out...

I'm Gonna stick to jigs... i have no worries about filling our sacks that way... swim baits get tails bitten off easily out there so lead is probably smarter... I've got diamonds and eel jigs coming and powder paint on the way...

Here's the email from the house owner:
Hi Joel,
I spoke w/my husband. We do have a no-smoking policy in the house.
With that said & the liability of potential fire, we can allow it on the “front, first floor” porch or backyard.
It will not be allowed on the top deck or the 2nd floor, front deck.
Do know that you take full-responsibility if any damage results from the cigar smoking.
I have pre-approved you for now so that I don’t have anything on my dashboard.
Just let us know within the next 24hrs if u accept the terms and want to continue booking.
No obligation.
Thank u for the inquiry.
Sandee :)
opelmanta1900 Offline
#57 Posted: Fri, Feb 23 2018, 6:48 PM EST
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Drafter, you'll always have a kitchen to remodel... but few are the Victor's of the world (809) and fewer are the chances to meet one... hope you can make it... the fish tacos alone will be worth it...
DrafterX Offline
#58 Posted: Fri, Feb 23 2018, 6:51 PM EST
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.I'd like to go.. just need to figure some stuff out... Mellow
Abrignac Offline
#59 Posted: Tue, Mar 6 2018, 8:18 AM EST
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Is 5/19-5/21 confirmed?

I can book a flight and get in to San Diego around 11AM on Thursday the 18th. I can get a return flight out of San Diego Monday the 21st at 2:30 PM. Pretty much the same flight itinerary as last year.

Shawn, can you pick me up, put me up and get me back to the airport like last time? If so, I’ll buy my ticket today.
MACS Offline
#60 Posted: Tue, Mar 6 2018, 1:36 PM EST
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My schedule has changed, so I'll have to get some days off. If the dates are confirmed, I'll request the time off.

Last time we stayed Saturday and Sunday night, and left Monday. That arrangement worked well, I think. Nobody wants a 4 hour drive after a 10 hour fishing trip.

Ant - the 18th is Friday. If you arrive that day, yeah. That'll mean I just have to take Fri/Sat off.
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#61 Posted: Tue, Mar 6 2018, 4:38 PM EST
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Looks like a winner Joel! Do you know if the house has an outdoor grill? If so, I can whip up some marinated tri-tips for dinner Sat night. Might be better time-wise to have dinner at the house instead of going out...we can drink and smoke while we cook...

Shaun, you wanna drive up to Morro Bay like last year? Your truck was perfect...if so, I'll get the gas...


Gon' Fishing
MACS Offline
#62 Posted: Tue, Mar 6 2018, 5:22 PM EST
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ThumpUp
opelmanta1900 Offline
#63 Posted: Tue, Mar 6 2018, 5:42 PM EST
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https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/13084015

Looks like there's a grill on the back patio...
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#64 Posted: Tue, Mar 6 2018, 8:41 PM EST
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This looks real tempting.
MACS Offline
#65 Posted: Tue, Mar 6 2018, 9:51 PM EST
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opelmanta1900 wrote:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/13084015

Looks like there's a grill on the back patio...


Are we locked in? Sat/Sun night? Or do we want to do Fri/Sat/Sun and drink beers and play cards on Fri? I need to know soon, since I have to request time off.
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#66 Posted: Tue, Mar 6 2018, 11:00 PM EST
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I haven't booked the place... wanted to make sure we all get our boat tickets purchased first...

I think the total for sat and sun night was $750...

i wouldn't be Able to get out there Friday until really late so probably not worth it on my end... I'm down to get there early Saturday though if you guys are already there...
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#67 Posted: Tue, Mar 6 2018, 11:00 PM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
This looks real tempting.

Do it Dan! Its a great time...
MACS Offline
#68 Posted: Tue, Mar 6 2018, 11:35 PM EST
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Okay... so it's Sat/Sun night. I'll ask for Fri/Sat off, because I work those days.

Anth - fly in Friday, I'll pick you up.

750 split 5 ways is $150 each. That's more than the other joint, but it's a nicer house, so I'm good with it. As soon as my days off get approved, I'll book my spot on the boat.

Before you book the house, make sure we got at least 5 people. Dibs on a big bed (that isn't a futon)!
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#69 Posted: Wed, Mar 7 2018, 6:26 AM EST
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opelmanta1900 wrote:
Do it Dan! Its a great time...


Checked schedule, I'm working those days.

Best of luck on the fishing fellas.
MACS Offline
#70 Posted: Fri, Mar 9 2018, 8:36 AM EST
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I got the days off. So I'm off 18-22 May.
Abrignac Offline
#71 Posted: Sat, Mar 10 2018, 12:03 PM EST
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Have you guys booked spots on the boat?

IIRC it's the Endeavor isn't it?

Planning to book my spot and get a plane ticket today.
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#72 Posted: Sat, Mar 10 2018, 3:39 PM EST
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Endeavor, 12 hour trip, 5/20...

https://morrobaylanding.fishingreservations.net/sales/usersignin.php?trip_id=522897

As soon as everyone books their trip i think i can book the house... everyone is cool with the price, $742? I looked around and couldn't find anything else with 2 bathrooms so this is probably the best we will get...
opelmanta1900 Offline
#73 Posted: Sat, Mar 10 2018, 3:42 PM EST
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I'm booked!
MACS Offline
#74 Posted: Sat, Mar 10 2018, 4:38 PM EST
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opelmanta1900 wrote:
I'm booked!


I just booked my reservation, as well. We're the first 2 signed up... 33 spots left.
DrafterX Offline
#75 Posted: Sat, Mar 10 2018, 9:37 PM EST
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Do they rent rods..?? Huh
victor809 Offline
#76 Posted: Sat, Mar 10 2018, 10:14 PM EST
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You could probably rent a Rod... or a Steve. Maybe even an Aaron.
DrafterX Offline
#77 Posted: Sat, Mar 10 2018, 10:24 PM EST
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I knew that was a mistake.. Unsure
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#78 Posted: Sat, Mar 10 2018, 10:29 PM EST
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victor809 wrote:
You could probably rent a Rod... or a Steve. Maybe even an Aaron.

or a Lance or a Shaft......he's one bad mutha.....Anxious
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#79 Posted: Sat, Mar 10 2018, 11:01 PM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
Do they rent rods..?? Huh

around 15 bucks... fish cleaning is another $20... they sell tackle set ups but I think we've got plenty of stuff...
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#80 Posted: Sat, Mar 10 2018, 11:03 PM EST
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victor809 wrote:
You could probably rent a Rod... or a Steve. Maybe even an Aaron.


lots of gay steves out there... did you book your trip yet?
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#81 Posted: Sat, Mar 10 2018, 11:21 PM EST
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starting to sound like a Herman's Hermits song
MACS Offline
#82 Posted: Sun, Mar 11 2018, 7:47 AM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
Do they rent rods..?? Huh


I think between Al, Joel, and I you'll be ayite. We got rods...
RMAN4443 Offline
#83 Posted: Sun, Mar 11 2018, 11:35 AM EST
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MACS wrote:
I think between Al, Joel, and I you'll be ayite. We got rods...

Laugh ..........I bet you do......
opelmanta1900 Offline
#84 Posted: Mon, Mar 12 2018, 12:24 AM EST
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Anyone else booked yet?
delta1 Offline
#85 Posted: Mon, Mar 12 2018, 4:27 PM EST
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I'm booked
opelmanta1900 Offline
#86 Posted: Mon, Mar 12 2018, 5:13 PM EST
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ThumpUp

Once Anthony, Victor, and possibly Drafter chime in, I'll book the house...
victor809 Offline
#87 Posted: Mon, Mar 12 2018, 5:15 PM EST
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I was gonna hold off to book until I got back around 05May. Is that gonna be too late to book?
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#88 Posted: Mon, Mar 12 2018, 5:18 PM EST
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Might be... once the season opens April 1st the trips can fill up quick...
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#89 Posted: Tue, Mar 13 2018, 11:00 AM EST
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Got jigs, heavy duty split rings, and Mustad 7/0 hooks on the way... my brother is picking up powder coat from good old har frey... gonna add black to the mix this year...its supposed to be the most visible color at great depths... not sure if thats really true...
MACS Offline
#90 Posted: Tue, Mar 13 2018, 11:07 AM EST
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opelmanta1900 wrote:
Got jigs, heavy duty split rings, and Mustad 7/0 hooks on the way... my brother is picking up powder coat from good old har frey... gonna add black to the mix this year...its supposed to be the most visible color at great depths... not sure if thats really true...


Those 2 dudes using silver bar jigs were killin' the lingcod.
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#91 Posted: Tue, Mar 13 2018, 11:22 AM EST
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Ya but didn't they have whole mackerel pinned to them?
victor809 Offline
#92 Posted: Tue, Mar 13 2018, 11:28 AM EST
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Don't know a damn thing about fishing...
But I have learned a thing or two about light at depth.... water absorbs visible light more at the red side of the spectrum.
Given that color is just the reflection of light at a specific wavelength (ie a blue piece of paper is actually absorbing light of all wavelengths except blue, which it reflects, a white piece of paper reflects all wavelengths and a black piece of paper is absorbing all... )
So the deeper you go the less red you should be able to see...because there is no red light to reflect.
Orange should be next, then yellow etc etc
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#93 Posted: Tue, Mar 13 2018, 11:41 AM EST
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victor809 wrote:
Don't know a damn thing about fishing...
But I have learned a thing or two about light at depth.... water absorbs visible light more at the red side of the spectrum.
Given that color is just the reflection of light at a specific wavelength (ie a blue piece of paper is actually absorbing light of all wavelengths except blue, which it reflects, a white piece of paper reflects all wavelengths and a black piece of paper is absorbing all... )
So the deeper you go the less red you should be able to see...because there is no red light to reflect.
Orange should be next, then yellow etc etc



So fish like black lights? Like their 1979’s stoners?
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#94 Posted: Tue, Mar 13 2018, 11:46 AM EST
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Victor, that's what i read... but red, orange, and white are pretty much the most common used colors... maybe it's different for fish?
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#95 Posted: Tue, Mar 13 2018, 12:07 PM EST
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Shouldn't be.
Light is light... past 30ft you really start to lose the light in that wavelength. I don't understand it completely, a fish that looks red to me underwater will lose a lot of the bright color in the camera unless I have a red filter on it.

So possibly the eyes are more sensitive to the color than the camera is.

Interestingly... someone mentioned blacklight. That's emitted at an ultraviolet wavelength... so yes it will penetrate water better.
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#96 Posted: Wed, Mar 14 2018, 11:27 AM EST
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Looked into glow in the dark powder coat.... $50/lb vs the $7 i pay at harbor freight... probably not worth it...

Macs - have you looked at Kast King braid at all? My brother got an 1100 yard spool of 8 strand, 65lb test for $45 shipped... we used it last year and no complaints... dirt cheap compared to power pro or suffix...
MACS Offline
#97 Posted: Wed, Mar 14 2018, 5:15 PM EST
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Hadn't seen it before, but just saw it on Amazon for cheap.

I'll likely just go to Turner's and have them respool all my gear. Likely soon...
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#98 Posted: Wed, Mar 14 2018, 5:19 PM EST
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opelmanta1900 wrote:
Looked into glow in the dark powder coat.... $50/lb vs the $7 i pay at harbor freight... probably not worth it...

Macs - have you looked at Kast King braid at all? My brother got an 1100 yard spool of 8 strand, 65lb test for $45 shipped... we used it last year and no complaints... dirt cheap compared to power pro or suffix...



You need silver plating.
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#99 Posted: Wed, Mar 14 2018, 7:33 PM EST
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Just booked my spot on the boat and my plane ticket.
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#100 Posted: Wed, Mar 14 2018, 7:48 PM EST
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^^Things are shaping up again!!
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