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Yesterday, 06:40 AM

Troutinator replied to a thread Pittsburg Sunday 12-8 in Sturgeon Board

Thanks for report. Planning on fishing for sturgeon for the first time next month and any tips are appreciated.

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12-02-2019, 11:54 AM

Troutinator replied to a thread Courtright 11-9 in Trout Board

Courtwright is our favorite trout lake. We have so many trout by only paddling our canoe and toplining Rapalas and nightcrawlers on wedding rings....

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12-01-2019, 08:43 AM

Troutinator replied to a thread Sturgeon Rods recommendation in Sturgeon Board

Thanks for the recommendations. This will definitely help me when it comes time to buy new rigs.

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11-29-2019, 05:52 PM

Troutinator replied to a thread Best clam/fish chowder recipe in Cookin' Your Catch

Wow! We just returned from our first trip to Bodega Bay and after a morning of setting crab pots for an overnight soak, my wife and I decided to put...

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11-29-2019, 05:45 PM

Troutinator started a thread Sturgeon Rods recommendation in Sturgeon Board

Well, our Bodega Bay trip is over (check that off my list), now looking forward to some sturgeon fishing next month. That being said, I'm looking...

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11-29-2019, 05:37 PM

Troutinator replied to a thread Tomales bay help in finding crabbing snare in General Boating Saltwater Discussion

Yeah, I got a couple of pics, but still trying to figure out how to post pics here. Work in progress. We look forward to going back and this time,...

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11-29-2019, 05:32 PM

Troutinator replied to a thread Fly fishing for Stripers in the Delta? in Fly Fishing

Thanks, that's great info.

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11-26-2019, 04:36 PM

Troutinator replied to a thread Tomales bay help in finding crabbing snare in General Boating Saltwater Discussion

Those snares are pretty neat. We checked our pots this morning out in Tomales and while they soaked we dropped anchor in about 18'-20' and tossed two...

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11-25-2019, 08:04 PM

Troutinator replied to a thread Wishon 11/24 in Trout Board

That's impressive. We have fished Wishon for over 20 years and never caught a brown. However, wife did catch a 22" rainbow that oozed eggs all over...

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11-24-2019, 07:16 PM

Troutinator replied to a thread Tomales bay help in finding crabbing snare in General Boating Saltwater Discussion

We headed over to Bodega and picked up a couple of snares and some more bait. Ready for tomorrow.

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11-24-2019, 12:41 PM

Troutinator replied to a thread Tomales bay help in finding crabbing snare in General Boating Saltwater Discussion

Yeah, I Googled tackle for the area but was hoping something was a little closer than Fisherman's Cove in Bodega Bay. Well, need some fresh bait...

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11-24-2019, 09:44 AM

Troutinator started a thread Tomales bay help in finding crabbing snare in General Boating Saltwater Discussion

We are in Tomales bay crabbing on our boat and have heard about using crab snares. Where can we purchase them around here? We are staying in Marshall.

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11-22-2019, 11:59 AM

Troutinator replied to a thread Drifting or at anchor for halibut fishing w/live bait Tomales Bay in General Boating Saltwater Discussion

Oh, we've got weights up to 16oz, but I'm certain 8oz will be fine . We are definitely covered. Thanks for the tip.

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11-22-2019, 06:40 AM

Troutinator replied to a thread Drifting or at anchor for halibut fishing w/live bait Tomales Bay in General Boating Saltwater Discussion

Thanks. We are heading up to Tomales Bay tomorrow for several days so it's great to get some good tips.

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11-22-2019, 05:57 AM

Troutinator started a thread Drifting or at anchor for halibut fishing w/live bait Tomales Bay in General Boating Saltwater Discussion

Just looking for thoughts on this. If you are fishing for halibut in water 30'-50' with live bait, do you recommend drifting or anchored? I guess...

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11-21-2019, 06:38 AM

Troutinator replied to a thread Hooked 2 More Trolling the Sac in Salmon/Steelhead Board

That sounds like a good concoction for trolling stripers in a lake. Why not?

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11-20-2019, 06:44 AM

Troutinator replied to a thread Trolling Plate in General Freshwater Discussion

I installed aTroll - a-matic on my 60hp Yamaha years ago and love it. Easy on with 4 bolts for trolling and easy off when I take the boat bass...

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11-19-2019, 01:58 PM

Troutinator replied to a thread Fly of choice for halibut? in Fly Fishing

Hey, got lots of those. Worth a try. Thanks.

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11-19-2019, 11:43 AM

Troutinator replied to a thread Clamming in Tomales and Bodega in General Boating Saltwater Discussion

To be honest, I have no idea. Maybe a little of each. I see that our rental house hangs over the water in Tomales Bay and during low tide, there is a...

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11-18-2019, 08:24 PM

Troutinator replied to a thread Clamming in Tomales and Bodega in General Boating Saltwater Discussion

Well, we've packed our waders, buckets, shovels measuring device. We are ready to hit the beaches this weekend.

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11-18-2019, 08:14 PM

Troutinator replied to a thread Too early? in Sturgeon Board

Nice.

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11-18-2019, 06:39 AM

Troutinator replied to a thread Stripers MIA!! in Freshwater Stripers

Thanks for the report. It's great being able to put friends on fish.

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11-16-2019, 10:01 PM

Troutinator started a thread Fly of choice for halibut? in Fly Fishing

I'm going to try my luck fly fishing next week in Tomales Bay for halibut. The last time I caught a halibut on a fly was just below the Coronado...

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11-16-2019, 08:00 AM

Troutinator replied to a thread Too early? in Sturgeon Board

So, when is the best time to try my luck chasing sturgeon? December, January, ...?

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11-16-2019, 07:58 AM

Troutinator replied to a thread Suggestions for Gear? in Salmon/Steelhead Board

This is true. During our trip to Alaska 6 years ago, we caught salmon on the Kenai while fly fishing, then caught salmon on a fly-in day trip at the...

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11-16-2019, 07:47 AM

Troutinator replied to a thread Catching bait in Tomales Bay in General Boating Saltwater Discussion

Thanks to the tips and warnings regarding the area. One more week and we'll be on our way. Spending today prepping my boat and loading it with...

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11-15-2019, 11:25 AM

Troutinator replied to a thread Tomales Bay Stripers in Saltwater Stripers

Thanks for the tip. We had initially thought of targeting halibut and now it seems like we will.

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11-15-2019, 06:45 AM

Troutinator started a thread Tomales Bay Stripers in Saltwater Stripers

Heading up to Tomales Bay for the first time next week for a few days and going to catch a few stripers. I really don't know the best way to target...

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