Blowing Yet Again (still?)

Friday weather here - cloudy and BLOWING. Changed a bilge pump out in the boat yesterday and thought I was gonna die of heat stroke. Thinking of heading down to La Pinta for some shore fishing today, no way the boat is going out. Oh well...

Well... THAT was an adventure! Went down by the oyster farms, trying to get out to the mouth of the estuary to fish. Hit a very soft spot of accumulated sand and buried the ass end of the truck. Hiked up the trail and found somebody to give us a bit of a pull to get out, after much digging. You just can't say enough good things about the willingness of the locals to help a stupid gringo like myself! Gave them a couple of 20's for their willingness to save my sorry butt.

Decided to go down to the Mirador beach. WOW! You could surf those waves! No fishing, but a 12 pack of ice-cold Indio and crashing waves on the beach, what's not to like? We were literally the only people on the beach as far as you could see. And who finds us? One determined beach vendor!! But he happened to have one thing I needed - Seal bombs! After last time out with Dave and having fish getting raped from us by the sea lions, yeah baby... bring it!

You can't always get what you want... but if you try sometimes... you just might find... you get what you need!
It's all good!!

Well a windy day in Mexico typically beats an August day here as long as your near the water. I can usually find a wind break shore fishing around the tip of Cholla Bay. If not I figure I can pass another day by drinking beer at JJ's. Stay cool

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I'm almost afraid to ask ..... what the heck is a seal bomb???

It's a firecracker about the size of a apple!

just livnthedream said:

I'm almost afraid to ask ..... what the heck is a seal bomb???

I, too, was afraid to ask. Now I'm thinking I'm sorry that you did.

It just scares them away with a headache, like you were drinking all day in the sun, and a little ear ringing

Doesn't it scare the fish away also?

MIRAMAR said:

Doesn't it scare the fish away also?

Seal bomb - basically an M-80 firecracker in a red, round waterproof hard plastic shell, with a waterproof fuse. Makes a BIG boom! Generally, not always, scares the sea lions away from the boat, but doesn't physically hurt them or blow them up or anything.

As far as scaring the fish - not on the deeper reefs. The fish are a couple hundred feet down and sound (knowing this from my Navy anti-submarine warfare days) bounces off the thermocline (area of colder water under the warmer water on top) and reflects back up to the surface.

Spent some beach time today (no fishing) and ended up face-planting in the sand a couple times trying to body surf the crashing waves. Doh! It was fun though and actually got a couple good rides. Wind seems to be slacking now (of course, too late to go out). We get back to the casita and I head into the shower and the wife is laughing at me -- "You've got seaweed all over your butt!" Too funny!!

Sure glad the "sea" was added to the weed :???:

I would be against throwing mini-dynamite at these guys myself but the world is a cruel place

jerry said:

I would be against throwing mini-dynamite at these guys myself but the world is a cruel place

The world is a crueler place when the fat bastards steal a big amberjack, the biggest white seabass of the day, and the only red snapper I've seen in a year. The sea lions need to feed themselves, not learn to rely on the fishermen for an easy meal. That's how nature works, no matter how PETA you feel about it, Jerry.

Went fishing in Cabo for the first time, caught 3 Marlin (released) 2 Dorado and a Tuna. Fun day with my 11 year old grandson. It was his birthday present and am sure one he will never forget.

Stuart said:

The world is a crueler place when the fat bastards steal a big amberjack, the biggest white seabass of the day, and the only red snapper I've seen in a year. The sea lions need to feed themselves, not learn to rely on the fishermen for an easy meal. That's how nature works, no matter how PETA you feel about it, Jerry.

Well if I was fishing to feed my family I might think differently but picture throwing one of those in Scottsdale at a aggressive pit bull...you would be on the inside of the old crowbar motel looking out.If you guys didn't kill all the sharks it wouldn't be such a problem (well basically the Jap fishing fleet in the 80s)

Sorry Stuart, I'm rooting for the sea lions. :woo:

mis2810 said:

Sorry Stuart, I'm rooting for the sea lions. :woo:

Ian,a Bonita and a Seal - YouTube you know what....we went to another spot and caught more fish

Stuart said:

Seal bomb - basically an M-80 firecracker in a red, round waterproof hard plastic shell, with a waterproof fuse. Makes a BIG boom! Generally, not always, scares the sea lions away from the boat, but doesn't physically hurt them or blow them up or anything.

As far as scaring the fish - not on the deeper reefs. The fish are a couple hundred feet down and sound (knowing this from my Navy anti-submarine warfare days) bounces off the thermocline (area of colder water under the warmer water on top) and reflects back up to the surface.

Stuart, how much do those bad boys cost from the vendor ?

Damn sea lions are a nuisance. I can't tell you how many times I've spent an hour making bait and another hour getting anchored up in the dropoff to have sea lions come, strip all if our rigs, and clean out the bait well in no time. I've tried relocating miles away, but they keep finding us and can easily ruin an expensive day of fishing. Very frustrating.

rplarry said:

Stuart, how much do those bad boys cost from the vendor ?

$5 each in quantity... $7 each individually. Figuring an investment of driving down there, launch fees, ice, gas for the boat, etc. going into the $500-$600 range at minimum, it's worth it. And as Shawno pointed out, moving to a different spot isn't always the answer because the sea lions just tend to follow you, or a whole different set pops up at your new location.

Aren't those the ones that throw plastic fragments? Damn things are dangerous. Do they float?

I've never tossed one in the water but they do have a waterproof fuse.

Stuart said:

Seal bomb - basically an M-80 firecracker in a red, round waterproof hard plastic shell, with a waterproof fuse. Makes a BIG boom! Generally, not always, scares the sea lions away from the boat, but doesn't physically hurt them or blow them up or anything.

As far as scaring the fish - not on the deeper reefs. The fish are a couple hundred feet down and sound (knowing this from my Navy anti-submarine warfare days) bounces off the thermocline (area of colder water under the warmer water on top) and reflects back up to the surface.

Sounds very much like what has always been called a Cherry Bomb in this part of the world and they have been around at least since the 50's....I've seen them blow commodes to smithereens.
Seals aren't subs Stuart and the way sound carries in shallow warm water I'm sure there's more than one Seal out there that say's, huh, speak up, I can't hear you.

Cherry bombs... Light them and run, DON'T throw them!

Landshark said:

Cherry bombs... Light them and run, DON'T throw them!

Back in the 50's some of us "ditch runner" kids would throw them in the canals down in Phoenix to stun Carp up to the surface. Oh, and don't throw them in a pool to scare your friends no matter how funny you think it might be.

The solution to the egregious behavior of the sea lions is simple. Have a Sea Lion hunt and kill the fat Bas#*#ds off. How dare they interfere with Nature and man's god given right to harvest the seas as they see fit. Those Sea Lions are doing the devil's work causing all that extra expense of a fishing trip, not to mention the disappointment of not killing a bunch of fish. Yes it's clearly unnatural that those sea lions should attempt to eat whatever fish they see. They need to understand that the bait on a line is off limits to them. Yes, a Sea Lion Hunt, that's the ticket. Catch them on shore and you can club them to death too. convince people that there is something in a sea lion that they can eat to improve sexual performance and the harvest will be on.

This ought to do it Roberto...

Still here . . . rooting for the sea lions. Let's have a Fisherman Hunt instead. :boat:

Any MORE bleeding heart comments??? Good grief! You people take stuff way too seriously then fret over it and continue to beat it like a dead horse. :deadhorse:

I learned about seal bombs from the Mexicans. And oh, the pirate ship that loves to toss them off in shallow water just outside the harbor.

No sea lions were injured in the posting of this message. But if there happened to be one nearby, I'd surely club it to death. :roll:

Stuart said:

Good grief! You people take stuff way too seriously . :roll:

I can't imagine anyone taking my post seriously !!

Hard to take you seriously at all, Roberto!!! We know you sell Real Estate. <JUST KIDDING!!!> :har:

Need a few of these in the waters around La Pinta to make the seals tow the line. Sure looks that is La Pinta in the background. Seals be warned. Fishermen rejoice!:sunny:

This thread is nothing but an online promo for Shark Week, which started yesterday on the Discovery Channel. If you haven't seen their advertisement for "Snuffy the Seal", watch it, it's a hoot! Tag line this year? "It's bad week to be a seal!"

Shark Week: It's a Bad Week To Be a Seal : Video : Discovery Channel

Stuart said:

Hard to take you seriously at all, Roberto!!! We know you sell Real Estate. <JUST KIDDING!!!> :har:

Now that is simply a totally untrue statement. I do not take myself seriously nor should you.

Stuart said:

Any MORE bleeding heart comments??? Good grief! You people take stuff way too seriously then fret over it and continue to beat it like a dead horse. :deadhorse:

I learned about seal bombs from the Mexicans. And oh, the pirate ship that loves to toss them off in shallow water just outside the harbor.

No sea lions were injured in the posting of this message. But if there happened to be one nearby, I'd surely club it to death. :roll:

Make sure you save me a few sea lion staeks. I hear it help hair grow.

Fishing in San Carlos is on fire! Apparently no wind there. Here is a quote from the San Carlos board

"Sick weekend of fishing.. Our SC 1st timmer released 10 sails, 5 Marlin , & Caught 20 Plus Dorado ( Most released) & 1 Tuna.. Gee I wonder why he wants to come back next weekend.. fishing is off the Chart..Wide Wide Wide open Dorado Bite .. Today 215 at 12 Miles.. Plus Billfish ever were

I spoke to 1/2 Dozen boats both days that Just Killed them..SC summer 2013 will go down in the History books.. WOW WHAT FUN.. Found Brian & Aaron around Noon., they were already out of Bait.. Wade Helped them out.. Think we Used 98 baits in 2 days.."

Good underwater footage of a released Sail at about 3:10 Fising with Large 002 - YouTube

I have a buddy that goes down the all the time and he says it is the best summer of fishing he's ever seen there.

He did turn around and come back in early July because of the wind, but other than that it's been great.

Is it still bad wind out?

I cannot see the sea right now but the wind is very mild.

Stuart said:

Seal bomb - basically an M-80 firecracker in a red, round waterproof hard plastic shell, with a waterproof fuse. Makes a BIG boom! Generally, not always, scares the sea lions away from the boat, but doesn't physically hurt them or blow them up or anything.

As far as scaring the fish - not on the deeper reefs. The fish are a couple hundred feet down and sound (knowing this from my Navy anti-submarine warfare days) bounces off the thermocline (area of colder water under the warmer water on top) and reflects back up to the surface.

Here's what we use. Works every time.

Rick
Cholla Bay

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Looks like they dropped a hand grenade. What a couple of idiots!

I think the directions say, pull pin and throw. Not drop. Idiots!

Wow, this weekend was beautiful-I have never been down in August without being miserable. But this weekend was dry, cool at night, perfect. Enjoyed the meteor shower, the water was not too warm, and the crescent moon setting was bright orange- I've never have seen anything like that.

MIRAMAR said:

Wow, this weekend was beautiful-I have never been down in August without being miserable. But this weekend was dry, cool at night, perfect. Enjoyed the meteor shower, the water was not too warm, and the crescent moon setting was bright orange- I've never have seen anything like that.

Save some for me next week. I have been dreading the heat.

Rick
Cholla Bay

Yes, the weather has been spectuacular for August, so far any way. Yesterday in the morning it was cooler outside than inside at my joint.

Landshark said:

Looks like they dropped a hand grenade. What a couple of idiots!

One man was killed the other pretty messed up. Making the Sly Stalone movie.

YouNameIt said:

One man was killed the other pretty messed up. Making the Sly Stalone movie.

I just read about it. It was a tragic accident involving what one article said was supposed to be a fake explosive device. These guys were talented stuntmen, not idiots.

Better a fire cracker than the way the commercial fisherman handled the problem in the 90s in Northern California.
The small commercial Salmon fishermen up there almost all carried 22 rifles and shot the seals. My dad being one of them.
The ones I know of fished out of Patricks Point.

Landshark said:

I just read about it. It was a tragic accident involving what one article said was supposed to be a fake explosive device. These guys were talented stuntmen, not idiots.

What talent? Getting blown up, anybody can do that.o_O

AZRob said:

What talent? Getting blown up, anybody can do that.o_O

Isn't that the point where the actor is supposed to holler "BODY DOUBLE!!!" hahahahhaha!!!

Very windy all night and this morning with waves crashing Playa Encanto. Had a max wind gust of 41 MPH @8:30AM and currently blowing @ 27 to 30MPH right now. Going to be like this all day and night according to forecast.

Great...... I'm leaving at 11:30 to drive down......Just what I wanted to do, drive a tall, big tired Jeep loaded to the gills in a windstorm.......Argh!

Ladyjeeper said:

Great...... I'm leaving at 11:30 to drive down......Just what I wanted to do, drive a tall, big tired Jeep loaded to the gills in a windstorm.......Argh!

My son also. I think I'm going to recommend he wait a day. ADOT warning on most roads down to here today:

https://bay169.mail.live.com/default.aspx#n=102743844&fid=1&mid=796715e8-3101-11e3-9f9d-00237de3fb08&fv=1

My son just called and took my advice. I think all who are headed down today think about waiting til morning. I don't think it is worth trying the trip today.

Well, double crap....She's all loaded, cooler and all........

Ladyjeeper said:

Well, double crap....She's all loaded, cooler and all........

That sucks, but I might think twice. It was a hell of a night and morning here on the beach and it's headed north. Please, safe trip if you go for it!

I drive like an old lady anyway.... LOL! I'll post up when I arrive.

God Speed Chari. Winds on SR 85 at the Landfill are about 15 to 20.
No reports between there and PP, but at 28 sustained at PP. Try getting behind a southbound vehicle
and let him shield you. It's coming from the SW. Blowing like crazy here. Wish I were going with you.

I wish you were too.....

GV Jack said:

Blowing like crazy here.

They are all practicing for the next election !!:eek::eek::eek:

I am leaving at 6:00. I figured I would rather wake up at the beach! I guess I should check roads first??

Hmmmmm! got my kayak strapped on roof of car too. I am all packed and ready just dont get off work till 6!

Expect winds still, Casa Weez shows 23mph and gusts to 30mph at 7:25. Can get bad out on the open road too.

Well, we made it. It wasn't that bad...I've been in worse......Just glad to be here!

Of course you made it. You're a Jeeper! Enjoy yourself. You deserve it!

Just checked my weather station here at the casa in Encanto, still blowing pretty hard at 24 mph. Hope it settles down by morning, today was not fun on the beach. But the papas relleno at tacos brisas sure helped salvage the day.

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Yes, I am so looking forward to one!