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Old 10-14-2015, 07:16 AM   #1
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Hey all, just picked up an X-factor. Went to Dana point last weekend, hadss a blast. only coughth a kelp or sand bass. But for a first time out I had a good time.

Used 20 lb line with a slip weight and live anchovie.

1 mile out near the jettie.

I think i used to heavy of a line, also maybe not far enough out?

Id love to get a YT!!!

Any advise please share. New Hobbie and Im having a blast!
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Old 10-14-2015, 07:52 AM   #2
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I don't know the Dana area well but I can throw a few things your way. If I'm fishing near kelp I like to use line heavy enough to not break off in the kelp. 20 will do it usually. Chovies are great baits cause every thing eats them. And chovies are not great baits for larger fish cause every thing eats them. To target yt, wsb, or bigger halibut you're better off catching mackerel for bait. If the bait receiver has bigger sardines they'll work better than chovies. If you're fishing bigger baits for bigger fish ditch the 20 lb n go with 30 or even 40. Mike
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Old 10-14-2015, 10:08 AM   #3
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I like to use 60 lb braid "moss green color" to a 40lb fluro leader. Get a few sabikis and make some bait. Macks are the way to go. Goodluck!
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Old 10-14-2015, 10:10 AM   #4
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Try fishing water anywhere from 100ft to 180
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Old 10-14-2015, 10:47 AM   #5
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Thanks for the advise, may be going sat mornign agian dana point. of fthe pipeline
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Old 10-14-2015, 11:18 AM   #6
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Your too light, kick it up to what smokinbass said 60/40.

Use Macs.
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Old 10-14-2015, 01:15 PM   #7
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I usually have luck getting my bait right outside of the harbor (just a bit south, near the two white buoys). Loaded up 5+ macs pretty quick the last couple of times I fished DP. Good luck.
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Old 10-14-2015, 01:32 PM   #8
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very good info on the macs.

thank you.
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Old 10-19-2015, 11:33 AM   #9
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Thanks for the info.

Picked up live bat at the marina. All they had was mac's so oh well tried it anyway.

Went out to the red bouy dropped off lobster pots.

Went straight West to about a depth of 50' Cought a small bonita.

Went back in about mid day no lobsters.

The bonita was good tasting when I got home
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Old 10-19-2015, 11:57 AM   #10
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very good info on the macs.

thank you.
HEY! This info wasn't meant for you!!!

Jim
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Old 10-19-2015, 06:51 PM   #11
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Gotta take what I can get.
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Old 10-19-2015, 08:15 PM   #12
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Thanks for the advise, may be going sat mornign agian dana point. of fthe pipeline
I'll be out there too, at the headlands. Fish out of a dune outback. Give me a wave if you see me.
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