Sewer Times 6/9/16

[King Saba]

After being away from the water for over a month due to school and other life matters I finally managed to get out again. The sewer was the destination of choice yesterday with the intention of only targeting bass. I brought all light gear for the most part anywhere from 6lb-17lb throwing plastics and jigs.

Total count: 18 fish consisting of a mix of calicos, sand bass, brown rockfish, and a short cuda. The majority of the bass were short, but I managed to pick up a few legals on some Zman plastics. Most of the fish were hooked up on the sink, but a few bit while retrieving on the bottom.

The day was a mix of success and frustration since I managed to crack the insert of a fuji guide on my light baitcasting set-up. Sucks! Does anyone know of an inexpensive place to get the eyelet replaced?


Calm, calm, CALM! The water pretty much looked like this the whole time I was out, a REALLY nice change of pace from the usual death winds that the sewer is known for.


16" est. Calico on a tiny Zman swimbait. I forget the name. The fight was FUN!




Some tasty critters for dinner.


A pretty cool find. A couple of the rockfish had a local shrimp and anchovie in their gut.

lots of life in the harbor right now. micro anchovies are all over the place and some kelp is regrowing in some areas.

[theluckypig]

good times! thanks for the report

[Snags]

Thanks for the report.
Looks like a fun outing.
Love those glassy calm days.
I've had rods repaired at Just Fishing by Pete in Redondo.
Great work and reasonable prices.
Cheers, Steve

[Dave Legacy]

Sav-On Tackle in Santa Fe Springs does that sort of repair. I'm actually planning to take my heavy bass rod in there today to see about having my rod-tip replaced; My insert is also cracked. I have the means of replacing my own guides, but I like that rod and I'd rather it look good when it's done! I'll let you know what they quote me.

[Btmfeder]

Looks like a fun day in great conditions. I've had guides replaced at Sav On Tackle in Santa Fe Springs. I don't remember what I paid but I'm sure it wasn't much and it looked like factory when I picked it up. They do reel repairs there, too. Great shop that has about everything.

[Starsky]

Great report, looked like a fun day of fishing for sure, and look at that glassssy water. Thanks for sharing

[SDROB]

I have had a few rod tips repaired at Squidco which was only 3 bucks each. Not sure about how much the guides are.

Squidco is also having there annual fathers day sale next Saturday which might be a good excuse to go down there. They always have some good deals, its my favorite time of the year to shop there.

[alanw]

The Jig Stop in Dana Point also does guide replacements pretty cheap. I think I paid $7 plus the cost of the guide for my Calstar and the job looks factory.

[NICKWORN]

I think your thread has been turned into a marketing page for our local tackle shops.

LMAO:

[FullFlavorPike]

You could waterski that!

[Orca Winfrey]

I'm not used to seeing POLA like that. Nice haul. I have to join you next time.

[King Saba]

Thanks guys! It was one of the best days I've had at the sewer.

Originally Posted by NICKWORN

I think your thread has been turned into a marketing page for our local tackle shops.

LMAO:

lol. Which place do you recommend to have my guide issue fixed?

Originally Posted by FullFlavorPike

You could waterski that!

Dodged a few too in fact!

[Dave Legacy]

Almost forgot to come back to this thread and tell you I was only charged $3 to replace my cracked tip-top guide at Sav-On. The only bad thing is the guide is pretty small, probably a micro, and so I'm gonna have to swap it out. Next time I'll just do it myself, haha! Craftsmanship was fine and the price was plenty fair.

[King Saba]

Thanks Dave! I'm still going back and forth between ordering a guide and doing it myself or stopping by Sav-on-tackle. Was your replaced tip Fuji?

[Dave Legacy]

Originally Posted by King Saba

Thanks Dave! I'm still going back and forth between ordering a guide and doing it myself or stopping by Sav-on-tackle. Was your replaced tip Fuji?

No idea. For the price probably not, but I have a trip to San Simeon approaching in a few days so I just needed a functional rod. I'll swap it out just as soon as I return home. Replacing a rod tip is often times as simple as hitting it with a lighter to heat the glue, removing, gluing, and replacing. Typically the wrap is decorative and starts after the tube of the tip.

[King Saba]

I hear ya'. I've had old rods replaced with ceramic ones or the generic berkely tips that broke on me shortly after replacing so I'm not sure if I want to take chances.