Will there be a Salmon Season?
1/18/2010
At the ISE show in San Mateo, that was probably the question I got asked most often, and the only answer that I think we have right now is maybe......I know the returns were not good, but the jack count was much higher than expected. If you want to know more about that, our own Dan Wolford has written a very nice synopsis on our general page at http://forums.coastsidefishingclub.com/showthread.php?t=9833
So if the moon and the stars all line up, hopefully we will get a season. We will try and stay positive.
But of a bigger concern is the health of our hatchery and smolt distribution system. This system is in desperate need of a complete overhaul. It simply isn't working. It's simple really........
Fix the Delta + Fix the Broken Hatchery System = Fix the Fishery
A true note of being easier said than done.....
January ISE Show
Come joint us at the San Mateo ISE Show to kick of 2010. ISE is offering all Coastside Members a $2 off coupon.....click on the link to get yours.
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San Mateo County Event Center
2495 S Delaware
San Mateo, CA 94403
DATES:
January 14 - 17, 2010 (Thurs - Sun)
HOURS:
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Friday, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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2XA falls a little short.....but there is still a little good news
First of all – I want to THANK everyone who showed up at the commission meeting today. We had a great turnout, and most of you spoke up in support of 2XA, with great statements and some great arguments. The “Sea of White” really showed the commission that 2XA was the right proposal. Our presence there today, and the way we conducted ourselves are something that we can be proud of.
Unfortunately, even though we brought our A-Game, the commission didn’t see things our way and voted for the IPA. It’s hard to look at this in any way other than a loss, and for the guys in the northern part of the study region this loss is big and is going to hurt. While in the southern part of the study region, the differences between 2XA and the IPA are not so great. Never-the-less we did not achieve our objective, and that is not a good feeling. We played a great game, but in the end, hard ball politics simply controlled the outcome.
Looking back over the last couple of years I am pleased with our role; and in absolute awe of the work and support put in by the many guys that put 2XA together and have worked so hard to make it come true. Of that we can be proud. Our efforts were not entirely in vain – those efforts did move the process, and helped to shape the outcome – just not as much as we wanted.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Dan Wolford and the Coastside Fishing Club Political Team
Your Help is Required
7/28/09
We need every Coastsider to show up and speak at the Fish and Game Commission meeting on the 5th of August. There are no excuses for not being part of the winning team – we need everyone who cares about recreational fishing to show up and make it known that 2XA is the obvious choice. It more than achieves the conservation objectives; it does so with the least economic impact. It’s as simple as that! What should be a hands-down win for 2XA is a political underdog that only you can rescue. Be there – Woodland, Yolo Fliers Club, 10AM on the 5th of August.
We also need your letters sent to the commission and our friends at ASA have made it convenient to do so, CLICK HERE to send your letter in support of 2XA.
Thank you and your support on this will decide our future.....
The Coastside Team
More Tuna......but!!!!
7/17/08
With the break in the weather, some real nice grade albies are being caught, but let's not forget about the local fishing. Halibut outside has been great as of late, and below we see a nice White Sea Bass caught off Treasure Island by Coastsider Russ Greve.
A little break in the Tuna weather
7/15
Well it looks like the weathers down a bit and the tuna are back on the chomp again out of Half Moon Bay, it's not going to hold long so take the day off and go get a few.......
Well here comes the wind and there goes the water !!!
7/8/09
As the North - Westerly winds continue to blow, the warm water that was sitting just west of the half moon bay weather bouy is now on its way south west. With winds expected to continue through next week, the great shot we had for early season tuna is now going to have be on hold for a little while.
The good news is it looks like were in for an El-Nino weather pattern so as the wind subsides, hopefully the warm water currents will push back in again.
Tuna are here!!
July 4th
Well the right conditions, the right water and the right weather has equalled a great early start to the Tuna Season. With most boats scoring in double digits and some scores over 30 the grillers and canners are going to be busy.
Go get 'em.
Chris
A nice catch of Albies on "Toys R Us" with a bonus yellowtail!!
Are the Tuna Here?????
July 1st,
As we go into the 4th of July weekend
Get free water temps at tempbreak.com
Good Luck and Go Get ‘em (I’ll be out there Friday)
Chris