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Don Anderson 22 Ima Loa Court Newport Beach, Ca 92663 |
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Phone: 714-328-0082 |
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Having fished and traveled the seas of Southern California and Mexico for over 40 years on private, commercial, charter, and party sportfishing boats, I have come to the conclusion that no other saltwater anglers anywhere, as a group, know more about their fishery than those of our area. Because of an abundance of live bait and relatively calm seas, over a long season, and a generous palette of species, few other areas of the world can boast of a light tackle, stand up, live bait fishery so near the coast. From tropical and temperate pelagic types, to bruising less migratory gamesters, one can truly run the gamut of sportfishing thrills. On these pages I hope to pass on the knowledge, both mine and other experts I know. Knowledge that translates to success at the end of the fishing line. I hope to speak to those who judge the success of their experience by feeling and observing the beauty and inhabitants of our sea, take their fishing seriously, and get the bites. This is not a clubhouse story session, with no lab time. We will show proven methods to catch large fish, many fish, and do so at affordable cost should you choose. There is no reason any individual, even the rawest rookie, cannot learn the techniques and find the places to catch, at reasonable expense, large tuna, numerous billfish, excellent numbers of yellowtail, barracuda, and albacore, roosterfish, dorado, sand and calico bass, and many others. You can see whales, porpoise, sharks, bait schools, flying fish, sea turtles, manta rays, and myriads of other creatures if you look. And all this in the face of exploding human population and diminishing fish stocks and habitat. I will deal with these issues as well. This site is not just another fish count report. A number of others do a fine job of this. |
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My own boat is also available for limited charter trips. These are both low key and inexpensive, as they are meant to share the experience, not make a pile of money. These types of trips will vary widely from local to offshore, depending on seasons and conditions. You can even try a friendly bay cruise to sample the boat and talk fishing. |
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NEW UPDATES May 6, 2008 on “Reports” |
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My Calendar East Cape Baja-June 2008 Tentative Baja 1 Nov, 2008 |
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Setting Goals For 2008
Well, we did pretty good for last year’s resolutions. 90% of our trips had decent to great fishing. This year we again resolve to be ready at all times so when the fish show up like the Dorado can off SoCal, or the Yellowtail pop up on all the kelps, or the Barracuda go off like early in the summer, we will be on them instantly. Maybe a little more time at Catalina Island as it continues to provide the better fishing.
Expecting the new Furuno fish finder will help us target the fish better, especially if it is a tricky year like 2007 was.
As prices continue to rise below the border and elsewhere we will keep searching for the best bargains for you. (And me).
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The “No Skunks” and the“Deadly Calm” books are perfect gifts. Inexpensive and packed full of tales, techniques, and locations in the U.S. and beyond. Here is how you can get them. -On the internet go to Authorhouse.com (book department.) -On the internet go to Barnes and Noble website. -Go into a Barnes & Noble bookstore and order, some stores have it in stock .-On the internet go to Borders website or go in store -Hotel Playa del Sol, East Cape, Baja Ask for “No Skunks On My Boat” or “Deadly Calm” by Capt. Don Anderson
Best of all if you are in the Orange County area the Lido Village Book Store on the brick road across from the Lido Theater in Newport Beach has copies in stock now. Saves the shipping too. (see Dan, the owner) Also J.D.s Big Game Tackle on Balboa Island next to the ferry has copies in stock too. |
