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Quote: Originally Posted by Sierra Bravo ...only took me twelve hours to drive from sb to vallejo... YIKES!

I have mixed emotions about this. If it hasn't broken under the loads I've put on it trying to maneuver to pull on the anchor from various directions under power, it seems highly unlikely that it will break under wind or current load. And if I do break it under power because for some reason I feel that I can't retrieve the anchor diving, then at least I keep my chain, which cost a lot more than my anchor.

winter = LOBSTER SEASON!!!!!! Also, there are still some Pelagics around - just not as thick as the summer. Look on BD: Aguy got a 30# YT at a kelp bed near dana point - which means it was probably cottons or salt creek. People shoot WSB year round, but usually it's smaller grade fish this time of year - 30#ish. Now is also a good time to shordive for rockfish, scallops, etc. I got a really nice cabezon just a little while ago.

Quote: Originally Posted by Bill McIntyre Thanks. I'll look at it again. I broke one as well 10 years ago, It did not like any side loading with a huge kelp ball. I mine was hooked to a Fortress. Had to put on a tank. Cheers, Don

Darren, the road down is about 58 miles to Alfonsinas. For a standard rig, whether 2 or 4wd, you are looking at 2-3 hrs. I made the run back up from there at the first Puertocitos meet in 1:35. It was a little bumpy, but well worth it!! Your biggest challenges are to avoid rain and wind. If the wind is blowing, you'll be landlocked, and shore diving. A kayak or panga will not be practical, or even possible. If it is raining, many of the...

Chad is the man, everyone buy tickets!

one of the few weak points of the Parker is the plywood deck under glass and the wood stringers...where the plywood has a knot, cracks often develop as the knot dries and shrinks...it needs to be repaired quickly or the ply will start to delaminate from the glass and rot...the other weak point is the horn..doesn't hold up for some reason....but, the Parker is one fine boat for diving and fishing....

Quote: Originally Posted by Ascendv6 I would like to plan a longer Baja trip towards the end of summer, beginning of fall. Till then I just need to feed my Baja fever. I'm in You're going to love Gonzaga, I miss it so much! Counting the minutes until summertime...

just heard it looking good out there today ok well if no work if i work late for tomorrow i will join you just send me a txt later michael

Thanks fish hunter. That sums up a few good questions I was wondering about.