07-08-2006, 12:23 AM
[cool][#0000ff]Thanks, bro. I have no false illusions about the size of those ripples. They are nothing compared to some I have ridden in the salty. I have tubed along much of the west coast and down into Baja on both sides. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Probably some of the wildest surf action I ever had was on the "calm" Sonoran coast of the Sea of Cortez. It is usually like a lake there, with no surf at all. But, on one trip I was caught out in a sudden blow that had me cresting on some pretty high rollers. I really did have to surf in and was lucky to time it so that I lit running backwards, holding my tube up, and didn't go butt over teakettle as I have seen others do. That can break rods and put grit in your shorts.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]My big problem with the wind is simply fishing control. I fish light stuff on light rods and the wind pushes me out of position and makes it impossible to feel what is going on at the business end of my tackle. The kicking I can handle...if I can fish in it.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Lots of catfish in Utah. They are almost always my "fall back" fish. Lots of fun to catch and great eating. In some lakes they are the primary targets and can reach over 20 pounds. I prefer the bitty kitties for the table though.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Probably some of the wildest surf action I ever had was on the "calm" Sonoran coast of the Sea of Cortez. It is usually like a lake there, with no surf at all. But, on one trip I was caught out in a sudden blow that had me cresting on some pretty high rollers. I really did have to surf in and was lucky to time it so that I lit running backwards, holding my tube up, and didn't go butt over teakettle as I have seen others do. That can break rods and put grit in your shorts.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]My big problem with the wind is simply fishing control. I fish light stuff on light rods and the wind pushes me out of position and makes it impossible to feel what is going on at the business end of my tackle. The kicking I can handle...if I can fish in it.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Lots of catfish in Utah. They are almost always my "fall back" fish. Lots of fun to catch and great eating. In some lakes they are the primary targets and can reach over 20 pounds. I prefer the bitty kitties for the table though.[/#0000ff]
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