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Mr. NiceGuy · 11-22-2015, 06:31 PM

Caught a nice looking Calico today as I approached Zuniga jetty from the north. I was following the edge of the channel. I did not have a measuring device or mark, but this one looked 14". I was tempted to take it home for dinner. It was an easy release so I let it go. I generally try to avoid bass. I've heard Calico taste better than the spotted bay bass.

I was trolling a Rapala X-Rap at Outback cruise speed for mackerel or smelt to use as bait as I was going out to my target zone. According to my FF, the water was 65 F. I got the mackerel I wanted, along with a bonito.

The wind was gusty from multiple directions. Enough to get blown around. The water was not calm. Beautiful blue sky. The air was dry. Felt like light Santa Ana conditions. I got back just after dark.

11-22-2015, 06:31 PM	#11
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 838	Caught a nice looking Calico today as I approached Zuniga jetty from the north. I was following the edge of the channel. I did not have a measuring device or mark, but this one looked 14". I was tempted to take it home for dinner. It was an easy release so I let it go. I generally try to avoid bass. I've heard Calico taste better than the spotted bay bass. I was trolling a Rapala X-Rap at Outback cruise speed for mackerel or smelt to use as bait as I was going out to my target zone. According to my FF, the water was 65 F. I got the mackerel I wanted, along with a bonito. The wind was gusty from multiple directions. Enough to get blown around. The water was not calm. Beautiful blue sky. The air was dry. Felt like light Santa Ana conditions. I got back just after dark. __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 11-22-2015 at 06:56 PM.