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 easily recognizable over the radio. He is a true gentleman on the water and a […]
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 to fillet. The bottom fishing around Cape Mendocino has been as good as it gets
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 believe I would ever end up in the water. That belief allowed me to take
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 Saltwater Anglers, and others. Tackle and bait are provided for those who do not have
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 a 23” girth. It could be a state record but that did not matter to
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 to Jimmy Yarnall who was appointed to the PFMC Salmon Advisory Subpanel. That leaves Bob
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 kayaks covering the water. The evening tides have been beautiful and productive. CDFW biologist James
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 350. The sound system was great and the round tables allowed more personal interaction. Cliff
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 gale warning flag, and a flock of black brant heading south. You can see more
National Marine Fisheries Service I am very pleased to report that HSU grad student Liz Perkins, who conducted the first Pacific halibut study funded in partnership by HASA and Sea Grant, is working for NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Liz is in charge of compiling fishery projects that align with NMFS commitment to protect
