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Table of Contents
Tips and Techniques
General Interest
Destinations
Projects
Video

Newest Submissions

New Video Files 10/09:
Four new files for you.  For those new to LD reels, we've added a brief instructional about setting the drag on lever drag reels. Three videos feature Max from our shop showing how to make a Spectra loop using Daho needles and use of the Sato crimping method for Spectra to mono or fluorocarbon leader connections. I've also redone one vid from about 10 years ago which explains the Bimini to Albright Spectra connection. We'll try to make our newer videos in both Windows Media and Apple Quicktime file types. Best resolution on a computer will be from the Windows format, but the Iphone compatible MP4 file will prove a fast load on your Ipod or Iphone device. The Mp4 file is about half the size and made for a much smaller screen. Click on the links below to view.

Fluorocarbon Leader

Testing fluorocarbon, diameter, break strength, stretch... Updated 08/29/09
Seaguar Premier & Blue Label, Blackwater, Hi Seas Quattro, P-Line evaluated.

Baja Estero de Coyote

Doug Pierson shares a favorite Baja California fishing hole. Baja like it used to be? This might be the real paradise down south.

Magging an Avet

Walt Galen shows how to add magnets to an Avet (or almost any) reel to slow down all that exceptional freespool...until your thumb becomes educated to the task.
 

Two Knots to Go

Brief video on the Palomar and Seaguar knot.  These are useful for attaching leader and hooks, will get you by on most fishing trips.
 

Lure Rigging

A brief how to on rigging up your trolling lures.
 

Shark Feeding Behavior

Chris Huff shares a brief synopsis of his study on shark feeding behavior.  Photography by Rob Fazio.
 

Accurate Boss Series Maintenance

BD shares some experience in maintaining your Accurate Magnum.

Morro Bay Albies - Trailer Boat Road Trip
Jim Lee takes his boat on the road to find the bite.  What's it take to blaze trails to a new launch?

Albacore Trolling Tips - Sevenstrand
Bob Hoose shares tips on the longfins

So.Cal./Baja Marlin Tips - Sevenstrand
Bob Hoose shares his spread

Trolling Tips - Ballyhood
Darrell Primrose provides some thoughts on trolling strategy

DFG Shark Tagging Program
(includes application material)
provided by John Ugoretz of the DFG

The Fishing Chef  - Recepies From a Pro
Charles Swift shares some simple recepies sure to bring salivation

Shark Conservation 
Keith Poe describes sharking, and things we can do to maintain our resource

Motion Sickness 
Paul Carnes, M.D. describes the causes and cures

Common Fish Parasites
Paul Carnes, M.D. offers some info sushi lovers will appreciate...?

Long Beach Tank - Aquarium Visit
Mark Smith

Combat Fishing - Can't we all just get along...
Mark Smith

Santa Catalina Island Fishing Spots

The Front Side - Part I
Yoshi Kawasaki shares some Catalina experience

Catalina Island - West End
Capt. Jerry Barber  describes fishing and visiting Catalina Island

Harbor Halibut Tips - L.A. Harbor
Tom Harmon suggests some close-in strategies and locations for halibut

150 Pound Yellowtail - 5 hours from Newport
Ben Jacoby teases us with an untapped resource in Kona

Fishing The Wall  - Breakwater Fishing - L.A./L.B. Harbor
Doug Guimond - Dorado Doug - provides info on an area any small boater can fish, and also catch some noteworthy fish.
 

Reel Fast - Bottom Fishing Florida
Guide Jim Klopfer shares some insight on catching bottom fish

 

 

48' Offshore Repower  - Nido Del Mar
 Mark Capitano shares experience and research,  providing a framework for those considering the major task of upgrading power

She's Toast - Catastrophic Motor Failure
When an outboard says "no" -  Mark Smith

Outrigger Installation - Private Boat Project
Mark Smith, even a klutz can stick on some outriggers

Trolling with Tunes - Boat-Fi Installation
Mark Smith, even a klutz can stick on a radio

Basic Reel Maintenance - Penn Schematics
Mark Smith, yep, taking 'em apart isn't the problem...

 

Spectra Rigging
Spectra Knot Video, Chark got a new camera...now quite old and this is one vid that needs some updating...

 

 

 

White Seabass, Squid & Catalina
Captain Jeff Marsilio, skipper of the 6 pack "the old #7"
Club Meeting 03/19/02

 

Seeker Rods
Seeker Fishing Rods 
Club Meeting 01/22/02

 

Max and Al Talk Halibut
Lots of techniques, long load time, but well worth it if you're fishing the flatties

 

Albacore
Windows Media File (WMV)

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