Live bait cost at Dana Point.

[Harry Hill]

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

You guessed right about the tip.

I had a "sticker" shock when I heard $25.00 for 1/2 scoop.

I will do better if I am back again.

The boat owner is learning about the fish finder. We were anchored, and it kept showing different bottoms.

He needs to spend more time on water to get FF readings right.

Sand dabs were delicious at lunch today.

Sand dabs are one of my favorites to eat, I need to find where to fish for them.

[King Saba]

Originally Posted by Harry Hill

Sand dabs are one of my favorites to eat, I need to find where to fish for them.

Newport Harbor mouth has em'.

[Harry Hill]

Originally Posted by King Saba

Newport Harbor mouth has em'.

I've fished close to the mouth but not the actual mouth. I guess I need to paddle a little farther. Any suggestions on how deep to find them, I'm guessing squid chunks should be a good bait. I think I'll try a trip this week if the weather calms down. Thanks for the tip on Newport, it is much appreciated.

[King Saba]

Originally Posted by Harry Hill

I've fished close to the mouth but not the actual mouth. I guess I need to paddle a little farther. Any suggestions on how deep to find them, I'm guessing squid chunks should be a good bait. I think I'll try a trip this week if the weather calms down. Thanks for the tip on Newport, it is much appreciated.

I can't remember how deep I got them, but if you're working over the 100' zones you should have no problem finding them.

[Mahigeer]

We did not get any action on live sardines.

We saw one spot where a sea lion was catching fish and the birds were on top, but did not have any action.

The sand dabs are usually deep. We got them at about 240' per FF.

I had left my sand dab rig at home, so I used squid. They have small mouth to go after sardines.

I used the head part and most of the time I got my bait back.

[Vikingj]

Dana Pt kayak scoop $10 (+ tip?)

[octico]

Originally Posted by Vikingj

Dana Pt kayak scoop $10 (+ tip?)

I gave a 5 dollar tip after Silbaugh paid the 10 bucks

[Harry Hill]

Originally Posted by Vikingj

Dana Pt kayak scoop $10 (+ tip?)

how much are you guys tipping?

[Silbaugh4liberty]

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

We did not get any action on live sardines.

We saw one spot where a sea lion was catching fish and the birds were on top, but did not have any action.

The sand dabs are usually deep. We got them at about 240' per FF.

I had left my sand dab rig at home, so I used squid. They have small mouth to go after sardines.

I used the head part and most of the time I got my bait back.

Small mouths? They sure don't think so.

[alanw]

I've caught some of them dabbers on live sardines. And yea always tip the bait guys a few bucks for kayak scoops. They always give up some usually timely fishing info if you ask as well, that alone is worth a tip.