Southern San Francisco Bay

"Frank Reid © 2008" wrote in message
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On Feb 23, 7:40 pm, Larry L wrote:
On Feb 23, 5:06 pm, Frank Reid © 2008 wrote:

Will be going to San Jose in a couple of weeks. Plane gets in at
about 9 a.m. and I don't have anything till the next morning. I was
thinking either fishing somewhere in the Southern bay or heading over
to the coast. Any ideas on spots or other suggestions?
Thanks in advance
Frank Reid

No

I'll ask around for you, let you know if I hear of anything

Thanks Larry
Frank

Most of the Ocean in closed except for perch. And they actually may be a
candidate for fly fishing. The bay itself is mostly sharks, sturgeon and
rays this time of year. Lexinton Res. on Highway 17 to Santa Cruz should
have some bass from the shore. Steelhead are in the rivers, but most are
out of your range. Russian is probably the closest and that is at least 4
hours one way.

On Feb 24, 10:51*am, "Bill McKee" wrote:


Most of the Ocean in closed except for perch. *And they actually may be a
candidate for fly fishing. *The bay itself is mostly sharks, sturgeon and
rays this time of year. *Lexinton Res. *on Highway 17 to Santa Cruz should
have some bass from the shore.

the sea perch and warm water lake fishing such as Lexington or a few
others in the hills are the only things I came up with too, Frank
I've never tried it but have heard fun stories about the beach perch.

Heading this way (east) would be a waste ... nothing is likely to be
in fishing condition and it's all pretty marginal even when at it's
best.

On Feb 24, 1:19*pm, Larry L wrote:
On Feb 24, 10:51*am, "Bill McKee" wrote:



Most of the Ocean in closed except for perch. *And they actually may be a
candidate for fly fishing. *The bay itself is mostly sharks, sturgeon and
rays this time of year. *Lexinton Res. *on Highway 17 to Santa Cruz should
have some bass from the shore.

the sea perch and warm water lake fishing such as Lexington or a few
others in the hills *are the only things I came up with too, Frank
I've never tried it but have heard fun stories about the beach perch.

Heading this way (east) would be a waste ... nothing is likely to be
in fishing condition and it's all pretty marginal even when at it's
best.

Sand eels for the perch or do you use a shrimp/sand crab pattern?
Frank

On Feb 24, 11:57*am, Frank Reid © 2008 wrote:

Sand eels for the perch or do you use a shrimp/sand crab pattern?
Frank


the latter is what I've heard about ... never tried it myself ... my
memory is that the patterns I was shown reminded me of shad flies ...
all disclaimers about my "memory" apply

FWIW, I, too, have heard stories of guys being grabbed by waves and
carried out to sea .... careful out there, bud

Monterey Aquarium is a good visit in a nice town with other
possibilities .... not WAY far from San Jose ( although I once lived
in SJ, I haven't been there in years ... any mile may be a long one
now, with traffic and all )



http://www.zenflyfishing.com/beaches.html

knowing your affection for "zen tactics" this caught my eye ....
can't honestly say I read most of it, it tries to load a trillion
pictures G

On Feb 24, 2:26*pm, Larry L wrote:
On Feb 24, 11:57*am, Frank Reid © 2008 wrote:

Sand eels for the perch or do you use a shrimp/sand crab pattern?
Frank

the latter is what I've heard about ... never tried it myself ... my
memory is that the patterns I was shown reminded me of shad flies ...
all disclaimers about my "memory" apply

FWIW, I, too, have heard stories of guys being grabbed by waves and
carried out to sea * .... careful out there, bud

Monterey Aquarium is a good visit in a nice town with other
possibilities .... not WAY far from San Jose ( although I once lived
in SJ, I haven't been there in years ... any mile may be a long one
now, with traffic and all )

http://www.zenflyfishing.com/beaches.html

knowing your affection for "zen tactics" *this caught my eye ....
can't honestly say I read most of it, it tries to load a trillion
pictures *G

I used to live in Monterey and still have the opening day key chain as
my key fob. Its a great idea. Thanks.
Frank

"Frank Reid © 2008" wrote in message
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On Feb 24, 2:26 pm, Larry L wrote:
On Feb 24, 11:57 am, Frank Reid © 2008 wrote:

Sand eels for the perch or do you use a shrimp/sand crab pattern?
Frank

the latter is what I've heard about ... never tried it myself ... my
memory is that the patterns I was shown reminded me of shad flies ...
all disclaimers about my "memory" apply

FWIW, I, too, have heard stories of guys being grabbed by waves and
carried out to sea .... careful out there, bud

Monterey Aquarium is a good visit in a nice town with other
possibilities .... not WAY far from San Jose ( although I once lived
in SJ, I haven't been there in years ... any mile may be a long one
now, with traffic and all )

http://www.zenflyfishing.com/beaches.html

knowing your affection for "zen tactics" this caught my eye ....
can't honestly say I read most of it, it tries to load a trillion
pictures G

I used to live in Monterey and still have the opening day key chain as
my key fob. Its a great idea. Thanks.
Frank

Reply:
Sand Crabs or the spin guys use a small 1.5-2" Motor Oil color plastic grub.

On Feb 25, 9:39*pm, "Bill McKee" wrote:
"Frank Reid 2008" wrote in ...
On Feb 24, 2:26 pm, Larry L wrote:





On Feb 24, 11:57 am, Frank Reid 2008 wrote:

Sand eels for the perch or do you use a shrimp/sand crab pattern?
Frank

the latter is what I've heard about ... never tried it myself ... my
memory is that the patterns I was shown reminded me of shad flies ...
all disclaimers about my "memory" apply

FWIW, I, too, have heard stories of guys being grabbed by waves and
carried out to sea .... careful out there, bud

Monterey Aquarium is a good visit in a nice town with other
possibilities .... not WAY far from San Jose ( although I once lived
in SJ, I haven't been there in years ... any mile may be a long one
now, with traffic and all )

http://www.zenflyfishing.com/beaches.html

knowing your affection for "zen tactics" this caught my eye ....
can't honestly say I read most of it, it tries to load a trillion
pictures G

I used to live in Monterey and still have the opening day key chain as
my key fob. *Its a great idea. *Thanks.
Frank

Reply:
Sand Crabs or the spin guys use a small 1.5-2" Motor Oil color plastic grub.- Hide quoted text -

Will have to devise a pattern for sand crabs. Used to catch bucket
loads when I was a kid. Essentially, a size 4 tan scud on a mustad
37160 hook.
Frank Reid

Bill McKee wrote:
"Frank Reid © 2008" wrote in message
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On Feb 23, 7:40 pm, Larry L wrote:

On Feb 23, 5:06 pm, Frank Reid © 2008 wrote:


Will be going to San Jose in a couple of weeks. Plane gets in at
about 9 a.m. and I don't have anything till the next morning. I was
thinking either fishing somewhere in the Southern bay or heading over
to the coast. Any ideas on spots or other suggestions?
Thanks in advance
Frank Reid

No

I'll ask around for you, let you know if I hear of anything


Thanks Larry
Frank

Most of the Ocean in closed except for perch. And they actually may be a
candidate for fly fishing.

Every year people get swept out to sea to their deaths by freak waves on
that coast. Given Frank's history, he should keep that in mind.

If you're looking for something interesting to do, Frank, think about
going to Ano Nuevo to check out the elephant seals. (You should make a
reservation.)

--
Cut "to the chase" for my email address.

On Feb 24, 1:59*pm, rw wrote:
Bill McKee wrote:
"Frank Reid © 2008" wrote in message
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On Feb 23, 7:40 pm, Larry L wrote:

On Feb 23, 5:06 pm, Frank Reid © 2008 wrote:

Will be going to San Jose in a couple of weeks. Plane gets in at
about 9 a.m. and I don't have anything till the next morning. I was
thinking either fishing somewhere in the Southern bay or heading over
to the coast. Any ideas on spots or other suggestions?
Thanks in advance
Frank Reid

No

I'll ask around for you, let you know if I hear of anything

Thanks Larry
Frank

Most of the Ocean in closed except for perch. *And they actually may be a
candidate for fly fishing. *

Every year people get swept out to sea to their deaths by freak waves on
that coast. Given Frank's history, he should keep that in mind.

If you're looking for something interesting to do, Frank, think about
going to Ano Nuevo to check out the elephant seals. (You should make a
reservation.)

I'm actually very comfortable with the beach. Surfed, knee board...
Been there, done that. Saw a wave come out of nowhere and overwhelm
the beach. Luckily, it was a crap day so just a few people where
there at the time, though the surfers there did a lot of rescues.
I'm a strong swimmer (go figure) and know how to get out of a rip
tide. Thinking more on the lines of heading to the ocean vs doing the
south bay. Will see how it goes.
Frank Reid