Dana Pt blues, 11-26-12

[Amish Ed]

2 Weeks ago I went on a charter out of Dana Wharf and got skunked, but wasn't too surprised (water temp dropped 7º overnight). Went out today with Keith (Highwayman) and pounded the pipe and jetty for about 3hrs total for 3 measly bites.

Launched at 6:45 and stopped by the bait barge, but we couldn't wake the guy up. So Keith went without and we headed for the pipe. Water temp ranged from 62-63º. It was kinda cold out and there was lots of clouds. I was looking forward to no wind as the flag I check on the way to the harbor had been hanging limp. Came around the jetty to a brisk south wind. Strike one.

Got out to the pipe and started working it in about 50'. Fished all my standard colors from 3" Flurrys to the 5.5" Big Hammer. Just couldn't find anything willing to bite. When the wind died off a bit I realized that the current was uphill. Strike two.

Water was super clear and blue out on the pipe. Strike three. Finally got sick of the pipe around 9:30 and headed for the outer jetty. Water was too green and dirty. We tried anyways, but nothing happened. at 10:20 I realized I could be much more productive at and we headed in.

It was nice to meet and fish with Keith and we'll try to fish again before he moves on (he's on a road trip). He was going to grab some bait and head back out. Hopefully he found something willing to bite the live stuff. Super motivated to fish Mission or SD bay next monday.