My friend Steve and I had a good time tonight. We tubed Grisolm from 5:00pm - 11:30. I had 8 legal sand bass (15 shorts), Steve had 11 ( 10 shorts), Steve also had a 26" halibut, and I finished the night w/ a chunky yellowfin croaker. All the legal fish were on Roboworm Zippers, oxblood working the best. Junebug, red or orange craw, emerald, and smoke/sparkle also got bit well. Most of the fish were caught in the last hour or so. I can't wait until the water warms (it was 55 - 57 degrees), it's good now and it's feb.

Amish Ed

p.s. A small turkey shoot looks to be forming for Grisolm. We want to do it the morning that the Fred Ho Show opens. Maybe a 6am launch, weigh in at 10. We would be parking for free at the Grisolm lot, and the show is just across the street. How much better could it get. Go fish, then spend all the money you win on all kinds of stuff you just "must" have.

You guys wearing waders or wetsuits out there?

I wear wetsuits, and Steve wears waders. I have many different suits from surfing, so I just where one of them. Besides, it's nice to be able to pee when ever I need to ( this is often do to a medical problem). The one I wore last night is a 4/3 Body Glove. I wore 2mm booties also. I have some 3mm dive booties, but they suck. Both pairs are from Body Glove also. I pull the suit just over my waist and then wear appropriate outerwear. Last night that consisted of a turtleneck t-shirt, a polar fleece vest, a light polar fleece jacket, and a windbreaker. I was warm at first, but once on the backside of the island the wind was cold. I also wore my lifeguard hat for warmth and to keep the glare of the lights off the inside of my glasses. I stayed sufficiently warm.

How's that for quick and to the point?
Amish Ed

Dude, sounds like you are set! I'm still waiting for it warm up a bit so I can get out and tube. I don't like to dip until it hits at least 60. Don't your fingers get numb and difficult to retie a knot?

My feet and hands are the biggest problem. My booties are ok for surfing, but a little thin for tubing. I tried gloves, but they were a pain. I do use these disposable hand warmers, but they suck. They keep them usable, but that's it. The difference between 57 and 55 is huge I found out. I too am waiting for it to warm up.

Amish Ed