[Diesel powered Osprey 22']

1995 Osprey 22'. New Volvo Penta D-3 190 w/ duo-prop outdrive less than 10 hours. Raymarine RC 435 chart plotter. Ratheon Pathfinder RL 70 (combo radar/GPS. Furuno color FCV-667 fish finder. Sitex SP 70 auto pilot. Uniden MO795 radio. Scotty electric downriggers. Rebuilt Pacific trailer w/ 4 wheel disc brakes. $53,000

Jon Dunn 510-533-1492

[trade TLD's 2-speeds]

I've got a TLD 30 2-speed that is only a couple of dorado short of being a virgin. I'd like to swap it for a TLD 20 2-speed in similar condition. dunndeals@hotmail.com or 510-533-1492.

[Another Insurance Question]

Include Progressive and Safeco in your search. They were both competive for us.

I have no interest in either company.

[Whats wrong with this picture?]

Not enough boats.

[Video Of 53# Dolphin Caught Aboard High Cotton]

Unless the guy who gaffed it is 8' tall I say BS.

Sunday night I returned from La Paz, BCS. While there I caught a 39#13oz dorado, it was well over 4 feet long. My boatmate caught one 35#8oz and it was bigger than the video fish. One of our group got one that weighed 48# and was over 5 feet long. I'd put that beauty around 30 pounds.

I'll post pics later if I can figure how.

BTW, out here in the West we call it "Tall" cotton but it still means what we be doing while we're in it.

[Petersburg AK 6-22-09 to 6-26-09]

Friends of mine fished with the same guide the week before you. They got halibut of 92 and 141 pounds. They only caught a couple of salmon though. Salmon fishing has been very spotty so far this year almost everywhere in AK.

I'm towing my boat from the SF Bay Area to northern-most Washington, Seiku, next week. We'll be fishing the Strait of San Juan de Fuca for salmon and halibut.

Thanks for your post.

[Left handed lever drag/level wind reel?]

If you're fishing the Columbia I assume you're going for over-size sturgeon. I've done it 3 times and have caught 6 sturgeon between 300 and 500 pounds. I don't think a reel with a level wind will hold up to the huge drag pressures you have to put on those fish. I would go with a lever drag reel without it.

Are you a member of the Coastside Fishing Club?

[Wiley, How about a group buy...]

In light of the recent disaster involving the football players I would be interested in an ACR personal epirb, specifically the model with the built-in gps.

[Penn Intl. 80]

Those huge Penns have limited use these days. With the arrival of small diameter Spectra line they aren't necessary. I just sold on Ebay an Intl 80 that was unused and in it's box, I got $435 for it.

[Penn Intl. 80]

I just sold on Ebay a Penn Intl 80 that I bought new in '83 and never had line spooled on it, I got $435 plus shipping. The Buyer is going to create a piece of art using an 80, 50, 30 & 16. He promised me a photo when it's finished. I'll post it here when it arrives.

[Wiley, I Spoke With An Old Friend Of Yours Today]

"Like they are no longer linked to THT and would be interested in ReelBoating?"

Menzies,

Bennett Marine is in business to do business. I'm sure they take no side in any perceived conflict that exists in your mind. Please lighten up on the passive/aggressive stuff, Tabman is a champion to many of us. I'm surprised Marvel hasn't done a comic book with him as the Super-Hero.

My experience is Bennett builds an excellent product and backs it up with customer service and support that is seldom encountered elsewhere.

With all due respect,

Jon

[Curious - How Many Have Done A Boating Course?]

Menzies,

To answer your question, I took the 13 week course offered by the USCG Aux. I was amazed at how much I didn't know. After taking it I realised how little other boaters know.

[Baja Opinions]

Why would you buy a Baja boat for fishing anywhere but in the Sea of Cortez?

[Wiley, I Spoke With An Old Friend Of Yours Today]

This morning I called Bennett Trim Tabs to report a problem with a leaking actuator. Long story short; I spoke with Tom McGow and he said "I'll make sure the replacement "O" ring kit goes out in today's mail".

There's more to this story but I'd like your input. Please email me and I'll explain.

Jon

[Tuna and Marlin Fishing in Cabo]

Great job on releasing the marlin!

Unless you really like the touristy aspect of Cabo then I suggest you try one of the resorts in the East Cape area about 40 miles up the peninsula on the Sea of Cortez side.

[Nice salmon]

Fishing out of my home port of Alameda in September 2007 I was lucky to hook and land this 40 pound salmon about 3 miles off the Marin County coast 8 miles north of the Golden Gate. This was my largest ocean-caught salmon in 400 trips out over the last 20 years.

The flavor of these large local caught fish is unbelievable, they hold for weeks in our coastal waters and gorge themselves on schools of anchovies and herring building up fat stores for the 250 mile swim to the spawning grounds. They stop feeding after entering fresh water so they need to get chubby

[Safety Gear Power Buys]

I'd be in for an ACS personal EPIRB with built-in GPS.

[Everyone is Welcome Here]

Sounds like a great plan to me.

[Reel Boating Members Show Your Boats!]

Here's mine; 1990 Cabo 222 Cuddycon. A great boat for our Northern CA waters.

[Thread #1]

Where are most of you guys located? My home port is Alameda CA and fish out the Golden Gate. Target species used to be King salmon, when we had some, and albacore when they come close enough.

Nice looking site.