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Old 10-12-2015, 03:05 PM   #1
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Best area to start Hoop Netting

Whats up guys, I'm planning on going out to hoop net this Saturday for the first time and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on which area to launch and hoop from for a newbie? I was thinking maybe newport harbor. Also if anyone is going out this Saturday and doesnt mind a Tag along please let me know! Thanks

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Old 10-12-2015, 03:27 PM   #2
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Try somewhere inside the harbor, try to get comfortable out there at night. Your probably not going to catch a whole hell of alot...but spend the time to refine your tackle and technique, then move on to some better stuff.


Dana point is a nice place to start, short paddle/pedal from the launch. Lots of shorts though...but you might get lucky.
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Old 10-12-2015, 03:37 PM   #3
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Try somewhere inside the harbor, try to get comfortable out there at night. Your probably not going to catch a whole hell of alot...but spend the time to refine your tackle and technique, then move on to some better stuff.


Dana point is a nice place to start, short paddle/pedal from the launch. Lots of shorts though...but you might get lucky.
Thanks Tony, where is the best place to launch out of Dana point?
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Old 10-12-2015, 03:41 PM   #4
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Most guys will spend the $10 bucks to park at the launch ramp and paddle for 5 minutes or so...or if your cheap, launch at baby beach and paddle an extra mile.
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I would think that Newport outer harbor isn't all that bad and far also


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I would think that Newport outer harbor isn't all that bad and far also


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I would think that Newport outer harbor isn't all that bad and far also


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Thanks, where do you park and launch?
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Old 10-12-2015, 03:48 PM   #8
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Thanks Tony, where is the best place to launch out of Dana point?
Baby Beach or Boat Launch.
Just a heads up...do yourself a favor and stay far enough away from the "short jetty" the one that goes from Doheny out to the harbor mouth.
The lower forms of life hang out and I have seen it get really ugly.

If your comfortable going outside or along the long jetty...you chances will improve. Don't worry...you will not be alone.

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Ain't no lobsta in danapt.
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Ain't no lobsta in danapt.
Only crawdads..............
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I didn't know you could hoop within Dana Harbor. At the very least I was under the impression that it wouldn't be very fruitful. I've been getting to know the harbor pretty well, so maybe I'll take that advice and practice in the Stillwater.
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I didn't know you could hoop within Dana Harbor. At the very least I was under the impression that it wouldn't be very fruitful. I've been getting to know the harbor pretty well, so maybe I'll take that advice and practice in the Stillwater.
You aren't supposed to fish inside dpharbor. The harbor patrol will pick up your nets and scare you away.
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You aren't supposed to fish inside dpharbor. The harbor patrol will pick up your nets and scare you away.
That was the impression I was under. Same applies to Newport Harbor I assume?
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That was the impression I was under. Same applies to Newport Harbor I assume?
Thanks guys, so no fishing or hooping inside any of the harbors?
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Thanks guys, so no fishing or hooping inside any of the harbors?
You can, just pay attention to the restricted zones.
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Old 10-13-2015, 02:27 PM   #16
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Looks like I'll be trying Dana Point. If anyone is going to be out there this Saturday (Oct 17th) afternoon-evening, let me know! Thanks
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How did you end up doing starsky


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Thanks for asking! Hoop netted dana point until midnight last night mainly around the tip of the long jetty. Lots of shorts and a few borderline legal/not legal but didnt want risk it so didnt take anything. Needless to say, im hooked and had a great time! Seeing the bugs in the hoop after pulling is pretty fun even though the majority are shorts. Now i want to explore more areas and work on my bait techniue. Thanks for all the info guys, can't wait until rhex next time.
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Old 10-18-2015, 06:01 PM   #19
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great report, glad to see you had fun. I guess one of these days I'm going to need to try this.
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