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 …
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 …
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 …
Humboldt Currents Summer 2016
This issue’s cover celebrates salmon in the bay! Marlene Allen captured this angler’s joy with a great shot. It is very cool to have salmon and California halibut in the bay this year. I have never seen so many fishing …
Jimmy Smith, a man we will never forget
Jimmy Smith passed away at 67 after a long battle with cancer. We will never forget him. The gallery below is the raw photos of the dedication ceremony of the Jimmy Smith Fields Landing Boat Launching Facility in 2014. The …
Humboldt Currents Spring 2016
The eighth annual HASA Fundraising Dinner and Auction was bigger and better than ever thanks to member volunteers under the leadership of Cliff Hart. The new location, the Arcata Community Center, was a big hit with the crowd that numbered …
Humboldt Currents Winter 2016
By Casey Allen Once again, local photographer and HASA member Rick Urban, “the fishing mortician,” provided another great photo for this issue’s cover. It’s one of my favorites of the Coast Guard Life Saving Station with the winter moon, a …
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