[stevie951]

Thanks for the report.. Went to NP a couple weeks back, launched out of CG beach with the same tactic in mind; get some rockfish before seasons close.. Paddled out with no FF just looking for the pots to drop some squid down on.. Just about a good 1-2 straight miles off the beach there looking at Corona Del Mar on the usual spots, visibility was an easy 30-50 Feet.. Not much to speak of for a current or rip.. got some smaller macs, whitefish etc, but no reds, lings, or alike to speak of. Before paddling back in the harbor i paddled over to the Beach @ CDM before the buoys and man.. I wish i had my dive gear just to jump in and get some pics! You could see the girabaldi and other fish hanging around the reefs there, i'd say 15 foot deep max with perfect visibility.. Have not seen water that clear in along time either..