hey I think Friday was some sort of noobie day, I was there myself, my first time out. Very similar report. No FF, so followed "the pack" beyond the preserve and managed to make a few macks and used the tube for the first time. Macks seemed cozy enough in there
First one got a decent bite, but missed the hookset, cuda maybe? small YT? Anyway hooked up the other mac and sharp strike, turned to see a sea lion looking at me from my wake saying, "got anymore of those pal?". So I headed out to the kelp and worked plastics for Calico, didn't manage any but a few raked/shredded swimbaits. Came back in nice and dry. Had a BLAST even though I didn't hook up. Will be back in a week or so.
I feel bad I could not make any MLPA meetings. I am somewhat recent transplant from the east coast, where I was active, albeit exhausted from lobying for access rights to coastline and preservation of the surf fishery. I deeply, deeply appreciate the hard work of the kayak fisherman, spear fisherman and others working to preserve La Jolla and other locations for responsible sport fishing. These are tough battles against a very narrow mindset. I recently got a letter stating I would be invited to fill out a survey for the DFG. I will certainly write a letter outlining my views on the MLPA closures and look here for additional info on what more we can do as a group.