{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: San Diego and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii - anyone got the scoop?

Justin-

I fished San Diego this past weekend without much success.  I was DIY fisher no guide.  I have some suggestions that may help you on locations but remember I was shut out.

1-if you fish the beach, you need fast sinking full line.  The water is cold so bring either a wet suit or waders.  I brought waders and was fine.  7 weight is perfect. 

2-I fished off Mission Beach.  You can park here: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.768097,-117.252084&num=1&t=m&z=16 and fish the Ocean.  If the waves/wind are too much. You can take a short drive and fish here:  https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.768097,-117.252084&num=1&t=m&z=16

There is a park and its essentially a huge sand flat.  The channel is on the far side by the rocks.  Its huge tidal flows, rising 5+ feet.  The locals recommended fishing the incoming tide.  I was throwing mole crab patterns (essentially clousers with brown bucktail, a little gold flash, tied w. Texas burnt orange thread).  I threw a bunch of other colors but no luck.  During low tide on the flats you can see big holes and areas that look fishy.  Again the locals like fast sinking line with a slow retrieve.  

3-Recommend a stripping basket.  Waves get your lines in a mess and the 2nd spot I was making big blind casts in pretty heavy rising tides.  Hit me with an email and I will give you my suggestion on solving that problem.

4-If you want to chuck bait, I parked here:  https://maps.google.com/maps?q=32.768097,-117.252084&num=1&t=m&z=16 and threw Ghost Shrimp.  Again rising tides are what the locals look for.  I was using pretty big flounder hooks for live ghost shrimp but would recommend bringing small hooks.  The perch have tiny mouths.  Size 6-12.

Light tackle works well there.  The locals on the jetty were all very friendly and helpful.

I ended up with a spotted bay bass and a skate.  A lot of work for not much fish.

If you are into seafood check out Blue Water Seafood of San Diego.  Its a cool local market where you can buy fresh fish and sandwiches, salads etc. Local joint with lines out the front most days.

Good luck.

John

On Thursday, January 30, 2014 5:07:48 PM UTC-8, Justin Schiavone wrote:

Hey ya'll, 

Hoping I could pick your brains on possible fishing in the areas of San Diego and Pear Harbor. 

I have two weeks in both regions for work. (Two weekends in Pearl Harbor)

4 and 6 weights to possibly take.  

Any suggestions/ tips are greatly appreciated. Feel free to email directly since there are two subjects. 

Thanks, 

Justin 

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