Fisher-O-men

Sounds like a technique to try from a tube. I have tried dragging a Drop Shot por nada.

I wish I could say this. Hard to tell if I am doing something wrong or there are no fish.

Any brand I use last me all day. That might change if I ever caught a fish. Man SoCal is tough this year!

Down San Diego way most all the lakes are public, and most are really tough right now. Even Barrett is tough most days. The extra 20' of water from winter rains have many lakes trying to recover. Lower Otay seems to be the only lake that has benefited from the influx of water. Even there the guys catching are the ones who know the lake.

The chances of that are very remote, unless you did nothing but throw huge swimbaits and knew where the big bass are. There are a handful of guys that actually make this happen.

Am I the only one who does not understand the OP's question? About SoCal, the fishing here is mostly tough. San Vicente has settled down to a two fish per day lake. Giant fish are NOT the norm. Maybe a half dozen DDs a year, reported.

I have always wondered if the glue could mess with the chemical makeup of the line. Maybe weaken it?

Believe it or not these work well. And Yes, they do cut braid. Along the lines of the KVD above, only cheaper! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-Steel-Fishing-Pliers-Split-Ring-Cutters-Hook-Remover-Scissors-Tackleqw/272683275348?_trksid=p2045573.c100506.m3226&_trkparms=aid%3D555014%26algo%3DPL.DEFAULT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D41375%26meid%3Da5d53dc38f48479697f8f5953850804c%26pid%3D100506%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26

Exactly what I was thinking but my knot preference is the UNI. Also I would agree that there is no need for FC. Straight braid, straight mono (nylon) or mono leader.

@Baitmaker, do you actually use those? Not sure i could! Too pretty to fish with.

None of those are great Calico spots. Mostly baby ones there. The bigger ones are out in the kelp beds. The really good Calico fishing is out at the Coronado Islands and other Mexican waters.

Post this same thing here: SDfish.com

I prefer a longer barrel... wait how did we start talking about guns???

While most may not keep a running tally, I have not met a fisherman who does not keep a daily count. I seldom have to take off my shoes.

Yes, this would, no doubt, be easier!

They make awesome tables! Be careful, looks like it has holes in it!

Your boat I'm guessing?

Why did he land your fish??? Did you hand him your rod after you hooked the fish, like you would do with a kid?

Very nice! Who's running the drone? Or is that an angel with a smart phone?

Mine is a Frabill small-mesh net designed with the welfare of the fish in mind. I bought it so I would not split the tails of Halibut. Larger mesh, knotted nets will split their tails which can result in tail-rot and fish mortality. A rubber net would do the same thing but they are really heavy.

This is when I try not to use a net. I don't want a hook in my hand, but I hate getting trebles out of my net!

That is a unconventional way of filling a spinning reel, so there will be some twist. Once you get in a boat, trail the line behind the boat and then reel it back on.

The tip is hot-melt glued on. Heat it with a lighter and it will come right off. Be careful not to burn the tip of the rod. You will need hot-melt glue to put on a new tip, or you can take it to a tackle shop and they can do it usually pretty cheaply. Probably less than $10. I have a place that did it for $6. BTW, hot melt glue is not the same as craft hot glue. The stuff you want is what is used to put arrow heads on arrows.

Who knew an outboard had an air compressor??? Not me!

Get off the bank as soon as you can! Unless you live in Gator country, a float tube is great. Not only will it get you into better places, you will lose far less tackle! Other than that my advice would be, GET OUT WHILE YOU CAN, FISHING IS LIKE CRACK, ON STEROIDS!!!