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Old 02-16-2011, 09:16 AM   #1
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GPS coordinates for the 'hot spots'?

I've done some searching and not really coming up with anything specific. Is their a website or a thread somewhere with a list and coordinates to all the hot spots along the coast and of course reachable by yak?
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Old 02-16-2011, 09:30 AM   #2
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Here's a site that I have used before. I also recommend going to your local tackle store and pick up some of those laminated charts for the areas that you are interested in. They have GPS marks on them and they will give you some tips for finding the kind of fish you are looking for.

http://www.fishingnetwork.net/socal/gps3.htm
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Old 02-16-2011, 09:36 AM   #3
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Same type of information but this resource has some historical data and some neat looking illustrations of the rock pile layouts. I used something like this awhile back to try and locate a reef in Santa Monica. It did not really do much for me although I did come away with a super fat sand bass by the end of the day.

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/artificialreefs/index.asp
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Old 02-16-2011, 10:10 AM   #4
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Thanks guys..
Stupid question though...how do you know what spots are realistic for yak fishing...reachable and all?
We ought to start a thread on this that is specific and that stays at the top of the forum. I gotta believe this is vital information for all. I know I don't want to take my first trip blindly.
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Old 02-16-2011, 10:10 AM   #5
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Mark Wisch's "Between 2 and 20 Fathoms" has a bunch of GPS points
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Old 02-16-2011, 10:56 AM   #6
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Spots

Get a copy of Captain Grabenstatter's book called...
the Fishing Spot Locator. It has GPS #s for most of the wrecks, and reefs (both artificial and natural). I also has drawings of the artifical reefs showing size and spacing of the rocks or debris.
Jeff Spira has a couple of books also with wrecks and reefs and hot spots.
Mark Wisch's books are out of print...but they are both great books.
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Old 02-16-2011, 11:00 AM   #7
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I'll look for those books but...
All these yak fishermen here with FF's and GPS's, most of which fish from Lon Beach down to San Diego...we ought to be able to come up with quite a list right here....no?
Or, is this a 'trade secret' issue?
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Old 02-16-2011, 11:58 AM   #8
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http://shipwrecks.slc.ca.gov/Shipwre...=x&frmOrderBy=[ship%27s+name]&frmOrderDirection=ASC

You can use google earth to see the coordinates.
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Old 02-16-2011, 01:18 PM   #9
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I'll look for those books but...
All these yak fishermen here with FF's and GPS's, most of which fish from Lon Beach down to San Diego...we ought to be able to come up with quite a list right here....no?
Or, is this a 'trade secret' issue?

People are not going to reveal their spots, because too many people will show up and take their fish away.

You are going to have to find your own hot spots. You can start by going to the artificial reefs.
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Old 02-16-2011, 01:25 PM   #10
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Ummmm...all of these spots are plugged with lobster traps for almost half the year...
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Old 02-16-2011, 02:15 PM   #11
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People are not going to reveal their spots, because too many people will show up and take their fish away.

You are going to have to find your own hot spots. You can start by going to the artificial reefs.

Ahh...so thats the one sacred thing that people won't share?
"Ask me anything but don't ask me for my 'fishing hole'."
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Old 02-16-2011, 02:16 PM   #12
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Ummmm...all of these spots are plugged with lobster traps for almost half the year...
Just look for the traps huh?
Got it.
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Old 02-16-2011, 02:31 PM   #13
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I'm no world class fisherman but I think it matters "how" you fish a spot as much as "where" you are. Also, "when" you are there can be pretty crucial too. You just gotta get out and start piecing together the puzzle. Then you will be the guy with the secrets
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Old 02-16-2011, 02:49 PM   #14
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I'm no world class fisherman but I think it matters "how" you fish a spot as much as "where" you are. Also, "when" you are there can be pretty crucial too. You just gotta get out and start piecing together the puzzle. Then you will be the guy with the secrets

Good point...
I love the trivia...this is gonna be fun. So first I have to crack the riddle then go find the buried pirate map, follow that to the end of the rainbow and there I will find my answer.
AWESOME!
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Old 02-16-2011, 02:52 PM   #15
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I'm no world class fisherman but I think it matters "how" you fish a spot as much as "where" you are. Also, "when" you are there can be pretty crucial too. You just gotta get out and start piecing together the puzzle. Then you will be the guy with the secrets
Momma always said; "It doesn't matter how good a fisherman you are, if you fish where their are no fish you will not catch fish."
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Old 02-16-2011, 02:52 PM   #16
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Ahh...so thats the one sacred thing that people won't share?
"Ask me anything but don't ask me for my 'fishing hole'."
Trust me if you go and find those Laminated Charts I was telling you about you will see all the spots many of us fish. You are correct though, some people have found spots that pay off for them and they are not likely to give those up. Those Charts I mentioned will show you all you want to know, depths, structures(sort of), and GPS marks.
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Old 02-16-2011, 03:10 PM   #17
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Trust me if you go and find those Laminated Charts I was telling you about you will see all the spots many of us fish. You are correct though, some people have found spots that pay off for them and they are not likely to give those up. Those Charts I mentioned will show you all you want to know, depths, structures(sort of), and GPS marks.
Thanks Jimmyz....
Looks like plenty of info between the charts and the web link you provided.

Much appreciated!
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Old 03-06-2011, 12:13 AM   #18
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Jump on the new seaforth with a handheld gps and mark the spots. if you're too broke to pay show up at the dock and tell them you want to pinhead with jackpot going to the crew. If you're too broke for a handheld, align yourself with fixed objects on land so you can remember the location. Listen for when they say the name of the spots and fathoms, and you got yourself a 3 our tour.
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Old 03-06-2011, 12:22 AM   #19
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Is it pretty easy to get a pin head spot on a sport boat?
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Old 03-06-2011, 10:48 PM   #20
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Yeah, I used to do it all the time. Just skip the Store/Check in area, go to the boat right after everyone boards and give the crew a good pitch about how'll you will help make their day easier by scrubbing decks etc. Better show up wearing brown boots, and ratty, fish-blood stained, old clothing. Make sure to throw a good tip / jackpot to crew AND capt so you get the invite back.
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