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Got Stripers
07-23-2017, 11:00 AM
Thought I'd head down for a few casts at the east end around 5 and now I remember why I stopped fishing there, shoulder to shoulder as far as I could see. I don't know what I was thinking going near it on a Sunday morning! I wonder how many canal rage incidents there are with that many fishing so close.

JohnR
07-23-2017, 11:38 AM
Only going to go weekdays. Can't Tolerate Bleep show

ProfessorM
07-23-2017, 12:12 PM
The canal is not for the faint of heart.
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Zeal
07-23-2017, 01:34 PM
I thought as far as any kind of jetties, canals, and beaches go that Monday-Thursday are the ones that are the regulars fish and Friday to Sunday belongs to the weekend warriors, especially in the summer?

Though I remember down here I made the mistake of going to a beach Turkey day morning and it was literally shoulder to shoulder...figures.

PaulS
07-24-2017, 07:03 AM
People go knowing that they have a very good chance of catching a fish that can do the following - even though they aren't good fisherman. I find most (but not all) of the people are decent and will watch out for others.

BobT
07-24-2017, 08:28 AM
It's even a zoo because the BIG fish are in.

MAKAI
07-24-2017, 09:08 AM
So the no speak ingrish guy sets up 30 feet to my left yesterday. Everybody around me is fishing topwater in the appropriate cadence. Not my googan though. Keeps throwing a savage jig that I reel in 5 times. I keep throwing it down at my feet so he has to waddle his fat ass over to pry it out of the rocks. Eventually the nightlight in his brain figures out what the deal is. Lesson learned.
God punished me though, he later caught a 30 # fish. Lesson learned.
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BigFish
07-24-2017, 01:26 PM
I got your phone message late Bob! My response would have been that I won't go there on weekends! LOL! Can't even get myself to go during the week! Just not worth it!

piemma
07-24-2017, 02:02 PM
I don't care if there are 60# fish shoulder to shoulder. I am NOT fishing the Canal. I stopped 3 years ago and haven't been back since. I take my chances on The Block in November. I don't care if I don't catch anything. It's the peace and solitude I have that brings me back to my roots of surf fishing. The Canal is NOT surf fishing. It's a $hit show.

Rockfish9
07-24-2017, 02:15 PM
I stopped fishing there many, many years ago... I fished 4 nights last week. I never saw another angler...we may not have near the amount of fish you guys do.. but the peace of mind is worth every unmolested cast.

Slipknot
07-24-2017, 03:29 PM
The canal is not for the faint of heart.
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I agree with Paul
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chefchris401
07-24-2017, 04:15 PM
Here's my story of how the canals treated me this season.



So fish start breaking in front of me, I throw out a stragetic angler Mac like 3 cranks in the guy next me cast over my line.

"My bad" he starts cranking it in and he gets smashed like 20 feet from shore on a magic swimmer, my plug is hanging on his line.

Fish dumps 150 yards of braid instantly into his backing. guy had his drag on like 1! So my plug and now my line are goin for a ride with this fish.

He tightens down the drag and is now fighting the fish.

Fish breaking all around me, nothing I can do. Big fish too.

Guy finally gets in close and doesn't know what to do.

Says "where do a grab it, and do they have teeth?"

FML, so I go over, land this 42 lb fish, unhook it for him and get my lure free.

The guy didn't even want a pic with it, he took like 2 crappy pics of it in the water

Weighed it on my boga, tank of a fish

Guy tells me he bought this set up last night and his first time ever at the canal and hasn't fished in like 20 years

Only fish I saw caught all day
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Got Stripers
07-24-2017, 04:19 PM
Hope he thanked you after his apology😡

Here's my story of how the canals treated me this season.



So fish start breaking in front of me, I throw out a stragetic angler Mac like 3 cranks in the guy next me cast over my line.

"My bad" he starts cranking it in and he gets smashed like 20 feet from shore on a magic swimmer, my plug is hanging on his line.

Fish dumps 150 yards of braid instantly into his backing. guy had his drag on like 1! So my plug and now my line are goin for a ride with this fish.

He tightens down the drag and is now fighting the fish.

Fish breaking all around me, nothing I can do. Big fish too.

Guy finally gets in close and doesn't know what to do.

Says "where do a grab it, and do they have teeth?"

FML, so I go over, land this 42 lb fish, unhook it for him and get my lure free.

The guy didn't even want a pic with it, he took like 2 crappy pics of it in the water

Weighed it on my boga, tank of a fish

Guy tells me he bought this set up last night and his first time ever at the canal and hasn't fished in like 20 years

Only fish I saw caught all day
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Surf Caster
07-24-2017, 04:27 PM
Here's my story of how the canals treated me this season.



So fish start breaking in front of me, I throw out a stragetic angler Mac like 3 cranks in the guy next me cast over my line.

"My bad" he starts cranking it in and he gets smashed like 20 feet from shore on a magic swimmer, my plug is hanging on his line.

Fish dumps 150 yards of braid instantly into his backing. guy had his drag on like 1! So my plug and now my line are goin for a ride with this fish.

He tightens down the drag and is now fighting the fish.

Fish breaking all around me, nothing I can do. Big fish too.

Guy finally gets in close and doesn't know what to do.

Says "where do a grab it, and do they have teeth?"

FML, so I go over, land this 42 lb fish, unhook it for him and get my lure free.

The guy didn't even want a pic with it, he took like 2 crappy pics of it in the water

Weighed it on my boga, tank of a fish

Guy tells me he bought this set up last night and his first time ever at the canal and hasn't fished in like 20 years

Only fish I saw caught all day
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at least you didn't lose the plug!

Surf Caster
07-24-2017, 04:30 PM
Here's my story of how the canals treated me this season.



So fish start breaking in front of me, I throw out a stragetic angler Mac like 3 cranks in the guy next me cast over my line.

"My bad" he starts cranking it in and he gets smashed like 20 feet from shore on a magic swimmer, my plug is hanging on his line.

Fish dumps 150 yards of braid instantly into his backing. guy had his drag on like 1! So my plug and now my line are goin for a ride with this fish.

He tightens down the drag and is now fighting the fish.

Fish breaking all around me, nothing I can do. Big fish too.

Guy finally gets in close and doesn't know what to do.

Says "where do a grab it, and do they have teeth?"

FML, so I go over, land this 42 lb fish, unhook it for him and get my lure free.

The guy didn't even want a pic with it, he took like 2 crappy pics of it in the water

Weighed it on my boga, tank of a fish

Guy tells me he bought this set up last night and his first time ever at the canal and hasn't fished in like 20 years

Only fish I saw caught all day
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which type of strategic angler do you fish in the canal?

MAKAI
07-24-2017, 04:58 PM
Chef.....that's why there's booze.
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Zeal
07-24-2017, 05:56 PM
I don't care if there are 60# fish shoulder to shoulder. It's the peace and solitude I have that brings me back to my roots of surf fishing.

Amen.

tysdad115
07-24-2017, 05:57 PM
I came to a conclusion that place is not how I like to fish. I fish to relax and clear my head . I won't go back down there until mid September or so after most of the masses have departed. Catching a fish doesn't mean that much to me.
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scottw
07-25-2017, 05:16 AM
.. but the peace of mind is worth every unmolested cast.

exactly!

Sea Dangles
07-25-2017, 07:23 AM
I started out at the back beaches and then learned how to fish the canal. It used to be a lot of familiar faces and names,but that changed a while ago and I started with boats. I haven't fished there in over 5 years and I have no intention on returning to the combat zone.
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PaulS
07-25-2017, 09:00 AM
I don’t fish there as much as I use to. Too crowded for me. If I had to catch a 50 from shore, I would concentrate there. I think it makes people think they are better fisherman than they really are. If people only fish there they become somewhat 1 dimensional.

That said I was there Friday night into Sat. I fished around a bridge w/about 9 others. I was in the worse position bc I was closest to the bridge and so my drift was pretty short. I only saw 3 -4 crossed lines and no one complained when it happened. When I was up on the road talking to someone I know a guy was on a fish and reeled into his reel line from a guy up current of him. No one got upset. The guy’s whose line it was quickly cut his line and people worked to free the line. In my position the guys up current from me recognized I would have the shortest drift and when I was ready to cast would tell me it was ok to help me out. People also would let others know when someone was on to a fish. All were regulars and it was enjoyable fishing w/them.

Later went wetsuiting and had no fish

Sat morning bf false light set up next to a few friends on my left with a lot of room to my right (up current). 3 guys later set up to my right and they didn’t really know what they were doing and didn’t have the right gear – but they were nice, polite guys so there was no problem. They would not cast until after I did and knew where my plug was and when I told them they were casting in the wrong area they all adjusted. They listened to suggestions about their drag (or lack of drag) and equipment. When I suggested they put on a magic swimmer (after I had about 10 fish over 40” on it) they put the 1 on they had – even though it was a smaller one. They shared it and soon all had at least 1 fish caught – mostly smaller. I gave them 1 large one and they all soon had a 40” or so fish on the rocks to take home (I had mixed feelings about this). The guy next me soon lost the M. swimmer and they packed up to leave. Came over to say thank you for the help and offered $ for the lost swimmer which I did not take.

Long post but wanted to say that I think it is dependent who you fish with/next to.

I did catch 1 fish on a jig Saltheart gave me

Slipknot
07-25-2017, 09:24 AM
That said I was there Friday night into Sat. I fished around a bridge w/about 9 others. I was in the worse position bc I was closest to the bridge and so my drift was pretty short. I only saw 3 -4 crossed lines and no one complained when it happened. When I was up on the road talking to someone I know a guy was on a fish and reeled into his reel line from a guy up current of him. No one got upset. The guy’s whose line it was quickly cut his line and people worked to free the line. In my position the guys up current from me recognized I would have the shortest drift and when I was ready to cast would tell me it was ok to help me out. People also would let others know when someone was on to a fish. All were regulars and it was enjoyable fishing w/them.


sounds a lot like a spot I am very familiar with my whole career jigging the canal, we used to call it the bus stop because the fish usually showed up a certain stage of the tide. My friend and I had over 60 fish one night, had the place to ourselves, that was epic. I go once a year or so, too many people for me

jettyjockey18
07-25-2017, 11:47 AM
sounds a lot like a spot I am very familiar with my whole career jigging the canal, we used to call it the bus stop because the fish usually showed up a certain stage of the tide. My friend and I had over 60 fish one night, had the place to ourselves, that was epic. I go once a year or so, too many people for me

the bus stop...definitely had a few good nights there...

Slipknot
07-25-2017, 11:57 AM
I know you did
I was happy for you

bloocrab
07-25-2017, 12:53 PM
.....sounds a lot like a spot I am very familiar with my whole career jigging the canal, we used to call it the bus stop ......



That's funny Bruce....I used to call it "Slip's Spot" because that's where I would normally run into you. I think the Specialist pulled his first 35 out of there many moons ago?
I still make a few trips a year, short of the crowd and disrespectful few, it's too easy not to fish...and think of how many people you've met throughout the years due to the Canal?
Internet helps as much as it hurts is what I've always said...:rollem:

bart
07-26-2017, 11:36 AM
I've actually enjoyed fishing the canal this year, especially since my surf spots are barren of anything over 27". I've stayed away from the major blitzes, fished at night, fished more of my style of fishing and it's paid off. Been an enjoyable and relaxing season, haven't been crowded out...never thought I'd say that about the canal lol

Mike P
07-31-2017, 04:59 AM
sounds a lot like a spot I am very familiar with my whole career jigging the canal, we used to call it the bus stop because the fish usually showed up a certain stage of the tide. My friend and I had over 60 fish one night, had the place to ourselves, that was epic. I go once a year or so, too many people for me

Is that monster snag still there? JP's "rope"?. Used to be as infamous as the legendary Bell Road "cable" back in the 1960s.

Mike P
07-31-2017, 05:03 AM
I thought as far as any kind of jetties, canals, and beaches go that Monday-Thursday are the ones that are the regulars fish and Friday to Sunday belongs to the weekend warriors, especially in the summer?

Though I remember down here I made the mistake of going to a beach Turkey day morning and it was literally shoulder to shoulder...figures.

Guys bank their sick and vacation time all year to fish certain tides. Everyone knows what tides usually produce nowadays. And some collect bennies. So many disabled people seem to be able to negotiate those rocks---modern PT works miracles. :laugha:

Slipknot
07-31-2017, 07:37 AM
That floating rope snag is still there in the same spot Mike. I remember him talking about maybe get a boat and a grapple hook and try to rip it out of there, glad he was not serious, that might end badly or make another snag.
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numbskull
07-31-2017, 08:55 AM
Here is the nice side of the canal. A friend in town is hosting a 15yo from Somalia for the summer. Kid has taken to fishing and has been catching scup on his own. The friend asked Sauerkraut to take him fishing. Cheap sh!t that he is, Alan fixed him up with some garbage bin tackle, drags him to the canal at some ungodly hour, and ........Presto! Kid gets what will be likely the fish of his life..........and Alan then proceeds to cut his head off with a crappy picture!

Slipknot
07-31-2017, 09:13 AM
NICE! well done

Rockfish9
07-31-2017, 11:32 AM
Here is the nice side of the canal. A friend in town is hosting a 15yo from Somalia for the summer. Kid has taken to fishing and has been catching scup on his own. The friend asked Sauerkraut to take him fishing. Cheap sh!t that he is, Alan fixed him up with some garbage bin tackle, drags him to the canal at some ungodly hour, and ........Presto! Kid gets what will be likely the fish of his life..........and Alan then proceeds to cut his head off with a crappy picture!

sweet...nice picture ( what we see of it)... we need more like it!

boot man
07-31-2017, 02:33 PM
Here is the nice side of the canal. A friend in town is hosting a 15yo from Somalia for the summer. Kid has taken to fishing and has been catching scup on his own. The friend asked Sauerkraut to take him fishing. Cheap sh!t that he is, Alan fixed him up with some garbage bin tackle, drags him to the canal at some ungodly hour, and ........Presto! Kid gets what will be likely the fish of his life..........and Alan then proceeds to cut his head off with a crappy picture!

That is just awesome!!
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PaulS
07-31-2017, 02:52 PM
Nice fish.

ProfessorM
07-31-2017, 03:59 PM
Lol
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Swimmer
07-31-2017, 04:29 PM
Here is the nice side of the canal. A friend in town is hosting a 15yo from Somalia for the summer. Kid has taken to fishing and has been catching scup on his own. The friend asked Sauerkraut to take him fishing. Cheap sh!t that he is, Alan fixed him up with some garbage bin tackle, drags him to the canal at some ungodly hour, and ........Presto! Kid gets what will be likely the fish of his life..........and Alan then proceeds to cut his head off with a crappy picture!

Did not cut the smile off though.

Guppy
07-31-2017, 06:24 PM
Here is the nice side of the canal. A friend in town is hosting a 15yo from Somalia for the summer. Kid has taken to fishing and has been catching scup on his own. The friend asked Sauerkraut to take him fishing. Cheap sh!t that he is, Alan fixed him up with some garbage bin tackle, drags him to the canal at some ungodly hour, and ........Presto! Kid gets what will be likely the fish of his life..........and Alan then proceeds to cut his head off with a crappy picture!

Standing applaud for Alan......
Nice going man
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SAUERKRAUT
07-31-2017, 10:40 PM
The friend asked Sauerkraut to take him fishing. Cheap sh!t that he is, Alan fixed him up with some garbage bin tackle...

Cheapo maybe. But No way crappy tackle! I rewrapped that old 9.5 ft. honey Lamiglas rod from my boyhood with a new, modest but modern guide set this past winter in a moment of extreme boredom. That reel is a an old Diawa 4000C I found over 30 years ago in a beach buggy track where it must have fallen off somebody's rack, and was being run over all night long. I completely took the reel apart, regreased it, and relined it with some old braid I was replacing on another reel.

numbskull
08-01-2017, 06:40 AM
.... old 9.5 ft. honey Lamiglas rod from my boyhood with a new, modest but modern guide set this past winter in a moment of extreme boredom. That reel is a an old Diawa 4000C I found over 30 years ago in a beach buggy track where it must have fallen off somebody's rack, and was being run over all night long. I completely took the reel apart, regreased it, and relined it with some old braid I was replacing on another reel.


Worn out braid, too? Classy guy.

ProfessorM
08-01-2017, 11:17 AM
Lol
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SAUERKRAUT
08-01-2017, 12:50 PM
Worn out braid, too? Classy guy.

What do you mean "worn out braid"? You should know that, before that kid caught that fish, I had to CUT OUT and blood knot splice THREE huge braid birds nests, that the youngster delivered me! And so with 3 bankside blood knots in the line, he then hooks up.

Do not ever criticize my knot tying abilities again!

numbskull
08-01-2017, 01:06 PM
Incredible! Given the time it takes you to tie a knot the kid could have grown a beard.

fumifish
08-01-2017, 01:38 PM
Hahahahaha
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MAKAI
08-01-2017, 03:06 PM
Doc wars, this could be fun !
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wdmso
08-02-2017, 03:54 AM
fishing is universal nice story in the world of bad news only

Mike P
08-02-2017, 06:47 AM
That floating rope snag is still there in the same spot Mike. I remember him talking about maybe get a boat and a grapple hook and try to rip it out of there, glad he was not serious, that might end badly or make another snag.
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Back in the 60s, some genius got the hot idea to try to pull the infamous Bell Rd. "cable" by catching it with a grappling hook, and tying it off to his rear axle. It didn't end well. The car left on a tow hook, and the axle traveled separately.

fumifish
08-02-2017, 01:40 PM
What do you mean "worn out braid"? You should know that, before that kid caught that fish, I had to CUT OUT and blood knot splice THREE huge braid birds nests, that the youngster delivered me! And so with 3 bankside blood knots in the line, he then hooks up.

Do not ever criticize my knot tying abilities again!

lol

Surf Caster
08-07-2017, 05:27 AM
Incredible! Given the time it takes you to tie a knot the kid could have grown a beard.

I think he uses his toes to tie the knot! That must have been interesting to see on the side of the canal!

ProfessorM
08-07-2017, 10:37 AM
Alan is always interesting to see on the side of the canal
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