Fishing Articles - George Van Zant
Articles:
A Dab A Do Ya.. Sanddab updated
The moratorium on rock cod wasn't all that bad. Besides giving the rockfish a breather it uncovered two new fishing adventures that previous to the closure weren't done. Last year in an effort to find something to replace the rock cod, skippers uncovered the...
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Ageless Anchovies popular
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Did you know the anchovies you get on your Southern California Pizzas are imported? What's more they aren't salty when they are fresh. But believe it or not they are imported from elsewhere in the world. From the tons of anchovies that are netted each year in ...
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Bait Runner Reel and Kahle Hooks popular
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Recently my son and I participated in the Big Fish Tackle Perch Derby. No, we didnąt win anything but for a couple of reasons I had a blast. I learned about a new, amazing, hook and I also experienced a reel that answered a 50 year old problem. I only wish...
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Barracuda updated
Each spring from April to June the "Scooters" arrive in Southern California to perform their spawning ritual. Massive schools swarm from the south into waters as far north as Santa Barbara. Anglers from San Diego to Santa Barbara look forward to bagging a...
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Barracuda and Lures updated
One summer at the age of 11 years (1943) on one of my daily fishing trips to the Colorado Lagoon, I got the surprise of the summer. My daily treks to the lagoon were done primarily to catch top smelt. I fished for them off the main float, the one with the...
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California Scorpionfish Gear popular
California Scorpionfish, rattlesnakes or sculpin as the anglers call them are one of the most evolutionary advanced fishes that swim and rarely exceed more than 16 inches or weigh more than 3 pounds. They live in the rocky type habitat and thrive in ship...
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Catfish Forever
When you think about the evolution of fish some are obviously still around and kicking because they die with great difficulty. Of course the first example that comes to mind is the shark. It's been around since the beginning of things because you can pound on ...
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Charter Reviews - Lake Dixon Recreation Area Report popular
If you are looking for a lake that has all the family recreational necessities, then consider Lake Dixon. You can picnic and camp in true outdoor surroundings but more importantly you fishermen can enjoy some super fishing. Lake Dixon is actually very close...
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Depth Finders & GPS
Once, my son and I were cranking in the calico bass as fast as we could cast the bait to them and Cal kiddingly said, “Mark an X on the side of the boat so we can come back to this spot.” Of course I did much better than that, I hit the MOB button (man...
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Downriggers
Cannon Uni-Troll
Cannon Accessories
Scotty 1050 Depthmaster
Scotty No. 1040 Snapper Release
Scotty Accessories
Reel: Abu-Garcia Ambassaduer 6500-C3
Reel: Penn International 975
Rod: Berkley Lightning Rod Classic LRCC66IM (fast bend)
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