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Went out for a Bass/Panfish trip a couple weeks ago, and while I didn't take my SHIG tube with me (trout are one thing, but I just can't see using it for these species as spiny as they are....) I...

Hey Steve-

If you live in "The City" proper - you should think about fishing the beaches ! While it has a rather steep learning curve, and requires some VERY different tactics and tackle from...

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Very excited to hear how this works out for you ShIG!

I will add a +1 to watching Ken Hanley's excellent video just posted up on his web-site about reading water in the surf zone... Kenny is like "Yoda" of the surf - an excellent resource, full of sage...

I recently purchased a 7wt TCX two-hander (aka "The Deathstar") for fishing stripers in the NorCal surf. I am two-handed over-head casting large streamers primarily, targeting stripers specifically. ...

This is just a freakin' awesome thread!!! Super Kudos to you Jay - best C&R of your life!!

I used to drive all over Yolo and Sacto counties taking pics of Raptors, they are such awesome...

Gotcha - will look for it when it comes out. Maybe DPR will do a write up on it.

Have to say you're spot on with what makes a camera "better" than the average bloke in the slew of choices out...

Adam-

Have you actually shot images with this camera yet? How does it compare to the D10's Lens ? My D10 took very very good pics for a P&S - had a great lens. However, my first one leaked -...

Awesome pic Jay - I need to do something similar myself.

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Bob V

great post shig! Glad you got out and thanks for sharing - some beautiful "players" :)

Bob V

Loren also has a really good article in the latest CAFF about targeting stripers specifically when afoot in the suds - good job Loren!

tight lines-
bob V

Awesome, awesome stuff SHIG! Super stoked you're feeling well enough to mess with this, but more importantly that you're getting out!! Way to GO! :D:D:D

Craig-

Thanks I know that run well - and have seen it with water on it like that - I have a much better idea of what to expect now - appreciate the response-

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Bob V

How were conditions on the SJ - water still raging?

Shig-

Sorry to hear this.. I hope you feel better soon!

Bob V

I use shooting heads coupled to mono running lines - mainly because nothing casts farther. T11 is my favorite head, I carry and use on occasion a floater, INT, T8, T11, T14.

I have used coated...

Avid surf fisher for past decade, just started with the switch rod in the surf about a year ago - and absolutely love it for the NorCal suds...it's the perfect tool for most conditions we face up...

Shig -

Hows the project coming along ? Looking forward to an ultra-light replacement tube ! Enjoyed watching you meticulously engineer this so far - very fascinating!

Cheers-
Bob V

I use a TFO Deercreek 11' 5wt switch in the surf of NorCal, and it is the perfect tool for that application, IMO.

I am two-handed /OH casting and it makes reaching structure further out, all...

Any and all of those beaches mentioned will fish well for Perch.

I've had success both great and small (depending on conditions) at all of them. Haven't been out for about 3mo though, and...

They have a new "tack-free" CCG out. However, their page has some suggestions regarding the tack issue solutions until you run out of your current supply.

http://www.clearcuregoo.com/index.html...

Shig -

This is just AWESOME! I can hardly wait for your next progress report - Add me to the long list of ppl that will readily buy a tube when you get the final design ironed out. Getting a...

Just found this thread.... have to say I'm very excited to see the outcome!!! :D.

I own several of the Woodriver's too, and know that someday they're gonna fail. There was no lighter tube on...

With the issues and concerns of felt soled wading boots spreading NZ Mud snails, Whirling Disease, and other exotics that harm trout populations, and the fact that my old Sims studded felts were...