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 03/19/2011 08:10 AM
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Tunaslam
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Rpt-03-19-11 Well we tried?
Lal called me Friday afternoon after looking at Buoy weather, calling for 4 to 6 knots of wind locally in the morning and only 6 to 8 in the afternoon. Of course light rain was also part of the forecast, yet without wind, the rain gear works, and sometimes the fish go off in the rain? With a serious itch to go fishing after two weeks of cancellations on trips due to the weather, I'm in! Loaded the foul weather gear in the truck.
Now I checked the forecast later Friday evening and things didn't change, however, Wet-sand's disagreed with Buoy Weather, calling for 12 to 16 knots of wind all day? Earlier in the day, Dave cancelled our scheduled trip to San Clemente Island, certainly a smart call!
So I met Lal at his home in Cerritos at 5am. A slight breeze, and misty skies, and an occasional flurry of sprinkles. We headed toward Huntington Harbor to launch the Ducky. Exiting the 405 freeway at Bolsa Chica road, the flags were really going strong, the big flag on top of a high rise near Edinger was ripping? Stopped at the entrance to the launch area, it was blowing at least 15 with gusts over 20. Saved our ten bucks to enter and went home?
Checked Buoy Weather a few minutes ago, they still are calling for 2 to 3 knots in the morning? Well you can't wind them all? Come on weather guys you got to do better than that?
Heavy rain tomorrow, rain most of next week, what's a fisherman supposed to do? Hurray up and wait? Honey what was that you needed done today?
Cory
Thanks for the report. Hook Up! Cory
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03/19/2011 08:55 AM
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gernsey
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re: Rpt-03-19-11 Well we tried?
Bouy weather is seldom right.the wind analysis page is real time data for local waters.from this shot its blowing 12 to 14knts where you wanted to fish.You guys should have gone to San Miguel
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03/19/2011 09:22 AM
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TunaChuck
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re: Rpt-03-19-11 Well we tried?
Cant win 'em all.
I'm hurting too, cant wait for this weather to clear up next week.
-Chuck-
Allcoast Field Editor Malibu to Santa Barbara
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03/19/2011 10:22 AM
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TAXFREE
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re: Rpt-03-19-11 Well we tried?
You and Lal are hardcore. I made the call to cancel my Saturday Rockfishing trip on TAXFREE when I saw the wind forecast Friday eve. Rain, I can deal with. Wind, it's a deal breaker.
See Ya.......Rich on TAXFREE
"LET'S WHIP IT"
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03/19/2011 09:25 PM
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tsurikichi
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re: Rpt-03-19-11 Well we tried?
Hi Tunaslam,
Well ...... at least you got to have a nice hot cup of coffee and buttermilk thingy from the local shop out of the deal. Got off cheap with just the gas for the rig, no launch fee for sure and ..... besides not footing the cost of getting rescued !! Speaking of foot... sure you guys got some foot excercise to boot !!
Better luck next time. I'm using weather underground and going to the marine forcast .... little difficult to find but .... It has a pretty good reliability rate. Besides .... you can check the Huntington Beach forecast on that where you can't on the bouy data site which is loacated way the heck up and out of Palo Verde.
Await either Ducky or Clemente killer trip report in the near future.
Oh ya ..... as always ..... fantastic wrap-up report ... hope everyone read it !
tsurikichi
Livin' the Dream !!
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03/19/2011 09:50 PM
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rubble
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re: Rpt-03-19-11 Well we tried?
Same here Cory......,
Me & Juan were loaded up and ready to roll,I thought we could get in a few hours in close before the wind got too bad.A friend on the Betty-O said they were blown off at 1:30 on Fri.
But I awoke at 4am to a steady downpour and the thought of launching & loading at low tide on the rain-slickened ramps at MDR made me send him a text and go back to bed....... :Maybe next week...
Robert(Rubble)
Trophy1802WA
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03/20/2011 07:41 AM
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gernsey
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re: Rpt-03-19-11 Well we tried?
Tunaslam wrote:
Matt when they are all different which one's do you believe? Thanks for the heads up, used that site before.
PS-would love to fish Miguel again, can't seem to find anyone that fishes that Island?
Cory
These sites are only making predictions based on computer models.You can't predict the weather 100%,to many variables.I try to do my own forcast from the real time data of bouys, wind analysis and experience.I believe you have to be in control of your decisions when it comes to the ocean.Relying on others will only get you into trouble out there.
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03/20/2011 09:14 AM
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Tunaslam
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re: Rpt-03-19-11 Well we tried?
gernsey wrote:
Tunaslam wrote:
Matt when they are all different which one's do you believe? Thanks for the heads up, used that site before.
PS-would love to fish Miguel again, can't seem to find anyone that fishes that Island?
Cory
These sites are only making predictions based on computer models.You can't predict the weather 100%,to many variables.I try to do my own forcast from the real time data of bouys, wind analysis and experience.I believe you have to be in control of your decisions when it comes to the ocean.Relying on others will only get you into trouble out there.
If the forecast is for bad seas we stay home, a few miles offshore and a modest forecast allows for taking some chances, often leading to some decent fishing in the morning and a fast retreat late morning or early afternoon. Although we all know even when the weather sites agree, sometimes they still get it wrong both worse and better than forecasted. Appreciate the heads up Matt!
Cory
Thanks for the report. Hook Up! Cory
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03/20/2011 09:49 PM
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parker2120
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re: Rpt-03-19-11 Well we tried?
gernsey wrote:
Tunaslam wrote:
Matt when they are all different which one's do you believe? Thanks for the heads up, used that site before.
PS-would love to fish Miguel again, can't seem to find anyone that fishes that Island?
Cory
These sites are only making predictions based on computer models.You can't predict the weather 100%,to many variables.I try to do my own forcast from the real time data of bouys, wind analysis and experience.I believe you have to be in control of your decisions when it comes to the ocean.Relying on others will only get you into trouble out there.
X2 on this!!I do these same things.So far...most of the time I get it right.
I get up around 4am check what the West Channel is doing,and usually make my call from there.10knts or more I dont go to Rosa let alone Miguel.
When I'm out there I keep my eyes peeled to the West for ANY whitecaps.If I see em its lines up,and headin for the barn while listing to those same bouy reports while fishin.
I really like iwindsurf for my data...check it out. I know the Channel Islands,and local Captains use this one.
I'll getcha out there Cory....as soon as this damn weather blows though...way things are linin up looks like that may be sometime in April...if we're lucky.
MJ.
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03/21/2011 11:56 AM
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Long Beach Bob
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re: Rpt-03-19-11 Well we tried?
Some buoys are out of service and others are overdue for repairs..guess the budget cutbacks extend seaward...
"Baluga"38' twin-diesel UnifliteShorelina Marina, Long Beach, CA "Dive deeper", said the dolphin, and I followed...
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03/21/2011 08:57 PM
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parker2120
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re: Rpt-03-19-11 Well we tried?
tsurikichi wrote:
Hi parker2120,
Yes, don't know if it's a sister site but I like ikitesurf as it has the tide current forecast for us down here in the PV to Huntington Beach stretch of water. It's fairly accurate on the uphill downhill switch but is often off ..... as to be expected with all the current variables.
tsurikichi
Haven't heard of this one.
Yep.None of them are perfect but it's nice when they get close 90% of the time....It's that other 10% we gotta watch out for.
Another thing we watch for "Up Nawwth" is what the locals call "The Fingers Of Death". Looks like fog blowing over the tops of our local mountains that kinda looks like fingers working their way down the mountain then dissapate. When you see the fingers in the AM You don't cross the Channel up here.So far have never seen the "Fingers" be wrong.
I hope like heck we NEVER lose the West Channel bouy....I know that it was on NOAA"s chopping block. I think they will run it till it breaks down then that will be that.
I know this comment/ question is switching gears w/ this thread,but what do you folks think about having a cell site or two out here in the Northern Channel Islands?
I think it would be great for saftey.
MJ.
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03/23/2011 11:51 AM
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Tunaslam
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re: Rpt-03-19-11 Well we tried?
parker2120 wrote:
gernsey wrote:
Tunaslam wrote:
Matt when they are all different which one's do you believe? Thanks for the heads up, used that site before.
PS-would love to fish Miguel again, can't seem to find anyone that fishes that Island?
Cory
These sites are only making predictions based on computer models.You can't predict the weather 100%,to many variables.I try to do my own forcast from the real time data of bouys, wind analysis and experience.I believe you have to be in control of your decisions when it comes to the ocean.Relying on others will only get you into trouble out there.
X2 on this!!I do these same things.So far...most of the time I get it right.
I get up around 4am check what the West Channel is doing,and usually make my call from there.10knts or more I dont go to Rosa let alone Miguel.
When I'm out there I keep my eyes peeled to the West for ANY whitecaps.If I see em its lines up,and headin for the barn while listing to those same bouy reports while fishin.
I really like iwindsurf for my data...check it out. I know the Channel Islands,and local Captains use this one.
I'll getcha out there Cory....as soon as this damn weather blows though...way things are linin up looks like that may be sometime in April...if we're lucky.
MJ.
Looking forward sharing a rail with ya! Too cool!
Cory
Thanks for the report. Hook Up! Cory
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