Who's in for Catalina run 9/10?? I can't make it 9/11 plus I would want to rest that sunday. Preferably with someone who has been on their ski before. Let me know thanks!! DUCKY (Mark)

I have been wanting to do it. I even bought an auxiliary tank for my fx HO. It fits above the batteries and holds an extra 7.5 gallons.

What about the big swell. It is supposed to last through the week.

Went wave jumping Friday in oceanside harbor. Huge inside the jetty!

Craig

Weather from fish dope. Looks like it is smoothing out. Could be a go.


Weather
Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands
Today
W winds 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. S swell 2 to 3 ft at 15 seconds.
Tonight
W winds 10 to 15 kt in the evening...becoming variable 10 kt or less. Wind waves 2 ft or less. S swell 2 to 3 ft at 15 seconds.
Wed
Winds variable 10 kt or less...becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft or less. S swell 2 to 3 ft at 15 seconds.
Wed Night
W winds 10 to 15 kt in the evening...becoming variable 10 kt or less. Wind waves 2 ft or less. S swell 2 to 4 ft.
Thu
Winds variable 10 kt or less...becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft or less. S swell 2 to 3 ft.
Thu Night
W winds 10 to 15 kt in the evening...becoming variable 10 kt or less. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Mixed swell W 2 to 3 ft and S 2 to 3 ft. Patchy fog after midnight.
Fri
Winds variable 10 kt or less...except W 10 to 15 kt during the afternoon and evening hours. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Mixed swell W 2 to 4 ft and S 2 to 3 ft. Patchy fog. Slight chance of showers.
Sat...S winds around 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Mixed swell

I'll probably go on Saturday instead. Who's going so far?

Long beach to twin harbors? Are we fishing or just making a run? I would like to go but have to check with wifey.

Probably fish around west end for some calicos and hopefully yellows. The temp is going to drop quite a bit over the weekend so hopefully the fishes cooperate. Worst comes to worst we'll stop by izors or the green buoy for some sandbass or rockfish.

If ocean conditions cooperate with us, I'm 100% in for a 9/10/11 trip to Catalina! I'm reading very decent ocean conditions forecasted for Saturday...let's hope it stays that way.

Time?
Which launch ramp?
Bait suggestions?



Surf
Knee high SSW ground swell with occasional thigh high sets.

Conditions

Light sideshore texture in the morning with SE winds 5-10mph. Semi choppy conditions for the afternoon with the winds shifting to the S.
TIDESLow: 3:09 AM 0.01 ft 3:06 PM 1.31 ft

High: 9:26 AM 5.47 ft 9:07 PM 5.47 ft
Wind Swell
6am SE 7mph SSW 1.3 ft @ 14 sec

9am SE 7mph SSW 1.3 ft @ 14 sec

12pm S 9mph SSW 1.3 ft @ 14 sec

3pm SSW 9mph SSW 1.3 ft @ 14 sec

6pm SSW 6mph SSW 1.3 ft @ 14 sec

I'm in!!!

Course Settings From Magnetic Course Reverse Course Distance Nautical Miles
San Pedro Breakwater 202 022 19.8 mi
Long Beach Breakwater 208 028 22.5 mi
Long Beach Marina (East Breakwater Light) 213 033 24.0 mi
Santa Monica 164 344 34.1 mi
Marina Del Rey 170 350 30.0 mi
Pt. Vincente 178 358 18.6 mi

Wifey says it is ok! I am in! Just need to know where we are meeting? What time? And are we going to refuel at Two Harbors or do I need to install my long range aux tank? First timer by Jetski.

we'll probably launch from Long Beach Davies ramp. let's meet there at 0600. as for bait, i haven't seen much fishing reports out there. but i plan on bring a pack of squid/shrimp and some plastics for calicos and maybe rockfish.

i'm bring an extra 2.5 gal tank of fuel just in case. but we can stop by 2 harbors on the way back if anyone needs to refuel.


As of today:
1. Ducky
2. Kieferfish
3. Communterfisher
4. Hawaiianshorts

Anyone else?