This issues’ cover photo is of Red Rider, handling his albacore by himself. Steve Haynes is known for fishing alone and helping everyone else find and catch fish over the VHF radio. His proper speech and eloquent tone make him …
Marine Resource Education Program – MREP
The acronym MREP (pronounced M-Rep) is rather clever as this program basically trains attendees to be better marine representatives. The two, three-day workshops cover all aspects of fisheries management and begins with a comprehensive look at fisheries science. It includes …
How is the Information Given to the California Recreational Fisheries Survey’s Samplers Used?
By Otis Horning, CDFW Environmental Scientist After a great day on the water fishing, you have done your part and participated in the California Recreational Fisheries Survey (CRFS). The friendly California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) employee (or “CRFS …
Humboldt Currents Summer 2017
This issue’s cover photo was provided by a proud dad. Todd Wagner of Bucksport Sporting Goods snapped this shot of his son, Adam, with a great black rockfish at Cape Mendocino. This is the kind of fish we all love …
Capsize your Kayak
Flipping your kayak upside down while fishing offshore is not a good thing. Especially if you did not plan for it. That was one of many mistakes that led to my capsizing in Trinidad Bay. First, I did not …
Humboldt Currents – Spring 2017
The Fourth Annual Trinidad Kids Pier Fishing Tourney has been set for Sunday, Sept. 17th. This fun event is sponsored by the Trinidad Rancheria, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Pier Fishing Association, International Game Fish Association, Humboldt Area …
Dredging up an answer
We have two serious yet separate dredging issues in Humboldt Bay. Both are largely caused from sediment produced by the Eel River. The first is the heavy, large particles that flow on the winter currents that surge north. The heavy …
Redtail Surf Perch
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Humboldt Currents Winter 2017
I must start with a notable catch on the Smith River. River guide, Mike Coopman, who is no stranger to big fish, guided his angler, Joanne, to a monster steelhead pushing 28 pounds. The huge fish was 42” long with …
Humboldt Currents Fall 2016
The cover photo on this issue is actually from 2010 when Bert Colbert obtained his Hydra Sports, later to be named Bankers Hours. The eucalyptus trees north of the Coast Guard station are always a great backdrop for photographs. Congratulations …