Girl Power SD Harbor 04/20/2012

[THE DARKHORSE]

Originally Posted by radastaff

palomar knot
if u just learn one knot
thats the one to learn

http://www.getbentsportfishing.com/h...fishing-knots/
this is a great resource for trying to learn it on ure own

the second would be the dropper loop

I'm 100% confident, that in five minutes, you can learn to tie a knot that's of equal or greater strength than your hubbies. No doubt! Without selecting a knot for you, there's only one rule with tying a knot: A knot's either perfect or it's not. Learn what a perfect knot looks like and you're set. And never settle for a knot that, "kinda", looks right!

I've been tying the same knot since I was four years old. There's knots with higher breaking strength, but I continue to tie my knot of choice for a few reasons: For one, like I said, it's the same knot I've tied since I was a child. It's caught thousands of fish; so why change now? Secondly, it's very easy to tell if this knot is perfect---or not. The site above has my knot of choice listed as the, "half blood knot". Simply wrap the line six times and pass it back through the eye of the knot, lube with saliva (the most important part), and gingerly synch the knot until it's tight. Go ahead and give this knot a solid pull, though. As it's prone to slip if you don't. Never push the knot down with your fingers, though. It should synch down perfectly on it's own. If it doesn't, you're not handling the line properly. Like anything in life tying a good knot requires a bit of practice. If it looks machined down, "perfect", when you're done then it's good to go.

My advice is to go a step further, though: re-spool that reel with spectra and go drag a Greenback Mackerel around in local waters. When your hubby gets home and sees the giant ice-chest you had to buy from Costco---to fit that massive White Sea Bass---guaranteed happy marriage for life.

Or, he'll blow a gasket and never let you fish with him again.

[MrPukaShell]

Great job on the Sculpin. They are one of the best for making ceviche. I usually clip the spines on their back to avoid any unnecessary pain when they come on board. Thanks for sharing and I agree with the rest. Google up some knots, get some extra weights and hooks and you will be well on your way. Good Luck

[taggermike]

Well done Kat. SD Bay is a great fishery. There are plenty of websites that have excellent tutorials on way too many knots. Many have animated instructions that make following along easy. And like any thing else, practice makes perfect. I have learned maybe 20 knots over the years but but only use 4. Improved clinch, perfection loop, dropper loop, and back to back uni.
In your photos it looks like your sculpin still have thier spines intact. If you have a safe, secure place to store them thats ok, but if they are loose in your kayak it's a good habit to trim the spins. All the hard forward dorsal spines, anal spines and the pelvic fins are the ones that carry venom. Mike

[KatFish]

Cool thanks for all the tips! I will b fishing LaJolla for the first time his weekend so am hoping to catch something big lol I hope I don't freak out and fall in lmfao but I'll let you all know how it goes I did make fish tacos but damn it's just easier to stop at a taco shop I'll save it for frying from now on

[KatFish]

my homemade fish tacos

[Gigafish]

The surf is forecasted at 2.5 to 3ft. Less is more when going out the first time. Any questions you need help with please post.

[KatFish]

Originally Posted by Gigafish

The surf is forecasted at 2.5 to 3ft. Less is more when going out the first time. Any questions you need help with please post.

THANKS! Will do