2012 Float tube gathering in the salt

Holy moly how big is this harbor!!! Gunna be littered with tubers!!

No kidding, going to be bumper boats out there.

For everyone coming to LAB
itchybass mentioned almost getting hit by a sailboat on Sunday
When we are there on Sunday, please keep an eye out for the traffic that passes through the area.
The rowers are hauling butt and they sometimes won't see you so don't assume that.
So, defensive tubing is in order at this place!
Be safe out there so we won't have any bad stories to tell

IN2DEEP wrote:For everyone coming to LAB
itchybass mentioned almost getting hit by a sailboat on Sunday
When we are there on Sunday, please keep an eye out for the traffic that passes through the area.
The rowers are hauling butt and they sometimes won't see you so don't assume that.
So, defensive tubing is in order at this place!
Be safe out there so we won't have any bad stories to tell

Very true fishing this place. I was hit one time by an oar from one of the rowers that what was too close to the docks.....guys be careful and remimber you air horn or whistles!!

Awesome thanx for the heads up!!!! Sounds like perris water all ways on your toes

Well looks like im working the night before and may or may not be getting off at 7am....hopefully i get off earlier so i can make it on time. Either way i should be there...

yes be careful out there i seen 2 crashes sence i been tubing and i am working on a rear veiw mirror for my tube hopefully it will be done by this weekend

MASSfisher wrote:Well looks like im working the night before and may or may not be getting off at 7am....hopefully i get off earlier so i can make it on time. Either way i should be there...

Sounds good, gives us a head start! Lol

Sure wish I could have made this one....but when you guys are hitting the water I will be throwing back a few cold ones at the casino!

I want to see pics and reports

sonarbp wrote:

IN2DEEP wrote:For everyone coming to LAB
itchybass mentioned almost getting hit by a sailboat on Sunday
When we are there on Sunday, please keep an eye out for the traffic that passes through the area.
The rowers are hauling butt and they sometimes won't see you so don't assume that.
So, defensive tubing is in order at this place!
Be safe out there so we won't have any bad stories to tell

Very true fishing this place. I was hit one time by an oar from one of the rowers that what was too close to the docks.....guys be careful and remimber you air horn or whistles!!

even though men propelled have the right of way Vs powered; many boaters dont know the protocol. so I agree! bring a sound device and be alert! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
FISHAAAAAPALOOZAAAA!!!

We sell air horns at my work if anyone needs one let me know I am not sure on price but I can check tomorrow

Let me know on the horn Ed.

n2deepfsw wrote:Let me know on the horn Ed.

No need for a air horn. Just bring your air riffe

miller wrote:

n2deepfsw wrote:Let me know on the horn Ed.

No need for a air horn. Just bring your air riffe

Lol! I'll bring them both....

aaack that many people I hope we don't need a permit or insurance to hold this gathering! If anyone asks just say we all came in groups of 5 not 23 and we just happend to all know and run into eachother and bring a pack of $5-$6 plastics for the heck of it.

If you guys fish the harbors you should already have a whistle or air horn...they are required by the coast guard along with a PFD.

Vagabond wrote:aaack that many people I hope we don't need a permit or insurance to hold this gathering! If anyone asks just say we all came in groups of 5 not 23 and we just happend to all know and run into eachother and bring a pack of $5-$6 plastics for the heck of it.

That is right just some friend hanging out just happened to be all at the same time in the same location.

Vagabond wrote:aaack that many people I hope we don't need a permit or insurance to hold this gathering! If anyone asks just say we all came in groups of 5 not 23 and we just happend to all know and run into eachother and bring a pack of $5-$6 plastics for the heck of it.

The only time you need to have any type of permit to hold a tourney or gathering is when it happens at a freshwater body of water. DFG regulations are different for saltwater tourneys so you guys are fine!

Nothing says we can't all hang out and fish together in a big group and its only lures for grabs not $$$$$

That is the idea HEADCASE881 should be great if everyone makes it out there is always a few that don't show but this looks good.

ok so this is goin to be me first time in the salt and catchin a salt water fish so i want to keep me a legal hali and dont no how to keep it should i bring a live well type deal or should i club it and put it up on shore or just use a stringer i just dont want to attract unwanted attention

Hey Fisher...with all the DDT from the 70's sitting in the local harbors and all the gas and pollution in the water you might want to rethink the idea of keeping a legal hali.

If you do decide to keep one just use a stringer hanging from your tube and let the fish hang in the water.

Another thing to keep in mind is halis have alot of worms. To prevent the flesh from getting contaminated you really should clean and gut the fish ASAP.

Good luck and tight lines.

sonarbp wrote:Hey Fisher...with all the DDT from the 70's sitting in the local harbors and all the gas and pollution in the water you might want to rethink the idea of keeping a legal hali.

If you do decide to keep one just use a stringer hanging from your tube and let the fish hang in the water.

Another thing to keep in mind is halis have alot of worms. To prevent the flesh from getting contaminated you really should clean and gut the fish ASAP.

Good luck and tight lines.

x2, i have been told in the past that a legal size hali dont live the whole time inside of the bays so you maybe safer to eat those than anything else inside there but myself wouldnt keep anything from the bays

U will probally wanna leave it on shore. Burry it or something. But I have read many threads of people getting there legal jacked when left unatended

Hey guys
eat a harbor butt?! no way! you'll have three eyed babies!
In point of fact, the fish in the harbors have been tested repeatedly and don't pose that much of a health threat but there are recommendations that you not eat them very frequently. Heavy metal contamination due to street runoff can be quite severe in harbor environments, particularly during winter months after a rain runoff. During the summer months it is more about bacterial contamination due to the elevated temps. Different kind of toxins, more about poisoning than toxic buildup. In short,.. sure keep one if you like but just be aware that the fish do have higher levels of contaminants and should not be consumed too often.

bodfish

PS
Good luck Ya'll wish I could be there but the Biz is off to a record new year in commercials I am busier than a one armed paper hanger! headed for a 26 straight day run! Hee Hee may have to buy my new meter after it's done! Lookin forward to all the pics and lies!!! hee hee