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Posted: Sun Sep 30th, 2007 02:18 am |
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Hey all, Heading down to S.C. for the 1st time on the 3rd of Oct. 1st timer but not my 1st fishing trip . So excited after reading all the great stuff you guys have to say that I can hardly stand it. Can't seem to wipe that stupid smile off my face! Double and triple checked all my rods and tackle but have a stupid ? . Where can I find ballyhoo's or other bait? Any help is mucho appreciated. If anyone needs anything from Phoenix - Let me know and I'll do my best to get it there. Thanx
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Posted: Sun Sep 30th, 2007 02:41 am |
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| Steve from Catch 22 has them for sale usually
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Posted: Sun Sep 30th, 2007 02:50 am |
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| Thanx AcuDoc. A buddy of mine says his brother is big on mackerls for Dorado and is set in his ways( his brother goes to S.C. a time or two a year); However, I'm pretty much a lure man myself but know that the ballyhoos work anywhere in the Great Seas for numerous species. Any thoughts?
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Posted: Sun Sep 30th, 2007 06:48 am |
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I've fished Baja for many years but here in SC I'm a rookie and only been fishing the area since last year a few months here and there.
There are so many on this board that know so much more then and are willing to help. I've gotten to know Steve from the Catch 22 a little and he's a great guy. Met Jon for Jonjen also and fact is everyone has been great at sharing info.
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Posted: Sun Sep 30th, 2007 08:54 pm |
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Vondog, we also do have ballyhoo and be happy to give advice, go where Geraldos goes...have known him for awhile and damn I keep going 210 14miles like he has a rope attached to his boat...where you going today Geraldo 210 14 miles as he goes 180 as he leaves the harbor....funny 210...
We all love to share down here and be happy to help if we can...jon and jen of jonjencharters
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Posted: Sun Sep 30th, 2007 10:16 pm |
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Hey VonDog,
I've been fishing and visiting San Carlos for ten years. These guys are all giving you good, straight info. The San Carlos fishing community is the friendliest I've ever been around. These guys are all darn good fishermen, and they'll all be happy to tell you where to go, and how to do it.  (truthfully) Actually, San Carlos is an easy town for a gringo to get around in. I hope you like it.
My advice is to charter a boat, at least the first time you go out, whether you have your own boat or not. The boats in San Carlos are all in top-notch shape, with the very best equipment there is for the job. My wife and I chartered a boat the first time we fished there, and fell in love with the area. I've been dragging my own boat back and forth since then, but it might have taken me three or four years to learn as much about the area as I did in that first trip.
You can bring your own gear if you want, but all the boats probably have the best there is for whatever you want to go after. I brought all my gear with me when I came to San Carlos last month, but I just took a little spinning outfit onto the charter boat with me. Whoever you hire, will probably give you the best time possible. That's their job, and I think they are all pretty good at it.
Good luck, and have fun
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Posted: Sun Sep 30th, 2007 10:49 pm |
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VonDog wrote: Thanx AcuDoc. A buddy of mine says his brother is big on mackerls for Dorado and is set in his ways( his brother goes to S.C. a time or two a year); However, I'm pretty much a lure man myself but know that the ballyhoos work anywhere in the Great Seas for numerous species. Any thoughts?
Hola - are you talking dead macks or live? It's really difficult to find mackerel consistently around San Carlos, except Sierras. They are usually hard to keep alive, and also are on the big side. I'd be interested in hearing the details about mackerel..
Now, to the question of lures versus 'hoo, that's simple: BOTH! We always pull a mix in the spread, and the battles is waged on what goes where. My personal preference is:
1. Big teaser or Witchdoctor tight to one corner with a large plunger or slant over it.
2. Daisy chain or string of birds with a 'hoo-rigged lure off the long corner.
3. Cockroach on one short rigger - 'hoo-rigged lure on the other short rigger.
4. Hoo-rigged lure on the outside rigger behind the Cockroach, Lumo Sprocket on the long rigger.
5. Polu Kai, Phantom, Zipper, or Mini Sprocket on the Shotgun.
See, it's easy to mix them....now, if it's really rough or really smooth, all of those change to get everything swimming right, but isn't that half the fun??
Good Luck, and try at least one trip with the experts at Catch-22 and JonJen, study and learn! That's what I did....
Craig
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Posted: Mon Oct 1st, 2007 02:05 am |
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If you bring your own boat, I recommend hiring a local day captain a few times to teach you where the hazards and fish are. $30 to $50 per day + tip. It will be the best money you will ever invest in your future SC fishing adventure.
You can find them by asking around the launch ramp and marina at Marina SC.
These guys REALLY know the area as they have been fishing it for most of their lives.
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