Monterey Bay beach report

[PaulC]

Hey Don,
Thats a walleye. They'll even hit bugs on the surface whereas bsp won't for the most part. Dunno why the difference in behavior besides being a different subset of the same species.

The guy on the bottom may be a juvenile one of these. lol.
http://www.tapirback.com/tapirgal/gi...stic-f1167.htm

All jokes aside looks right profile for a brown smoothound but they eyes look off and the gills don't look quite right. That and the white spots.
Anyone else have guesses on ID?
-Paul

[k.hanley]

I had an excellent day yesterday in the surf. Lots of barred perch. A couple of smaller stripers (about 2-3 pounds). Usual set up... 7 weight rod, 250 grain striper line, perch patterns #4 and #6.
Stay safe out there.
Cheers, Ken
PS: If you want larger stripers you usually need to target them. Favorite patterns for me are Popovic's Jiggy (gray/white), Sea Habit Bucktail (White Knight), Crease Fly (blue/white).

[PaulC]

Hey Ken,
I've been hearing good reports on the larger models from some buddies up north. They're throwing bigger model bugs in the 2/0 range and also some conventional gear.
Sounds like its turning on up north.
-Paul

[k.hanley]

Say Hey Paul,
Yup........the Pacifica stretch is turning out some nice stripers. It's the beginning of that cycle where I get serious about chasing them through Sept/Oct. Love the game!

I guess I should have mentioned the size of those patterns: Jiggy #2, White Knight #2/0-#3/0, Crease #2-#2/0. I forgto to list the Flashtail Clouser (olive/white or tan/white) #2 - #2/0.

I'll be down in San Diego this weekend. You too right???????
Cheers, Ken

[PaulC]

Hey Ken,
I'd be down there to check it out if it wasn't for an engagement party to go to. Looks like a cool event for sure.
Would love to hear how it went when you get back.
I'll be up north the following weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun).
Maybe I'll bump into you on the beach. If you see 2-3 fly guys and a conventional dude its probably us.
-Paul

[k.hanley]

Say Hey Paul,
I'll be in Alaska next weekend beginning my 3 weeks of saltwater clinics. I wish you guys the best in the suds. Maybe we'll hookup on another trip. Stay safe out there buddy!
Cheers, Ken

[PaulC]

Hey Ken,
Always try to stay safe...so far have succeded. But there's always that rogue wave. lol.
Man...3 wks in Alaska. You lucky dog! Say hi to the salmon for me.
Wish I was going this year, but Kauai calls.
-Paul

[larsj]

Hey Don,

glad you had a good time down here. Nice shark pic Last season Glenn Yoshimoto caught a small leopard shark in the surf; beautiful fish.

best, --Lars