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Gathering at NPH, Sun 12-2-2018.
(This was my 61th Float Tube session of the 2018 Season).
Gathering Summary:
The weather started off clear, cold (51 deg) and slightly windy (the predictions were for morning wind gusts at 12-mph) it didn't happen (YEAH!!), the wind was actually calm to none. It also warmed up to approx 64 deg by 12:00 hrs, it was also a constant OG tide, so I kicked against it for a while and then rode it back to my launch at 11:30 hrs, the water conditions were also perfect ... but the fishing on the other hand was just so-so at best (no fish were landed by me the 1st hour nor the last hour of my 4.5 hour session neither) ... but it was still lots of fun!
We must have been a gathering of approx 35-38 float tubers.
We all stayed after our float session and we enjoyed each others company, shared all of our DIY float tube projects with one another and we had a fantastic BBQ prepared for all of us as well! KUDOS to the chief wiseguy
! The food was perfect, the laughs and the camaraderie were second to none! Bottom line ... this year's 8th Annual FTFF Toy Drive (held at both Lake Perris and at Newport Harbor) was a SUCCESS people!! I think our best!
Thank you to all of you that participated and shared in the joy of giving at this year's gathering!!
You guys are awesome!!!
Location: Newport Harbor USCGS (NPH)
Duration: 07:00 hrs until 11:30 hrs (4.5 hrs)
Sun Rise: 06:38 hrs,
Sun Set: 16:43 hrs, the days are still getting shorter as each new day arrives.
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Gray Light: 05:45 hrs.
Tidal Conditions: 05:43 hrs HT 5.3, 07:00 hrs 4.9 ft, 08:00 hrs 4.1 ft, 09:00 hrs 3.0 ft, 10:00 hrs 1.9 ft, 11:00 hrs 1.2 ft, 12:14 LT 0.8 ft ... etc.
Air temperatures: patchy clouds to clear ans sunny skies with temps from 54 deg to 67 deg.
Water temperatures: 63 deg
Wind: 06:00 hrs 1 mph, 12:00 hrs 12 mph.
Water clarity: translucent green.
Large Leaf Kelp Beds: none to report
Water Visibility: 4-5 ft
Tidal Coefficient: (CE) 69 in the morning, this is an average stable rate.
iSolunar Prediction: Major Period: 06:36 hrs until 09:36 hrs.
(2 out of 4 possible) <"))>< <"))>< <"))>< <"))><
Sea Dogs: None to report
Dolphin: none to report
Pelagic Bird Activity: None to report
Bait Presence: massive schools of 1" to 4" shiners were being chased by the larger fish and the were breaking the water's surface all around us to escape.
Miles Kicked: 1.04 miles.
Calories Burnt: 497 calories if I had been walking, so I figure approx 600 calories were burnt while kicking for 4.5-hours against an OG tide.
Tackle Used: 1/4oz Sardine Green/Silver & Mint, 3/8oz Sardine Green/Silver colored HUB's
SP Dan's fish count this morning: 19-fish , 2-species and 1-legal to report today.
(12) Spotty's, best 15 3/4" LEGAL
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(7) short Calico, best 11"
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Note: All legals shown, but just one pic of each species landed if short and all fish were quickly CPR'd.
And please ... always try leave it cleaner than you found it!
Thank you for taking the time to check out today's fish report!
SP Dan <"))><
Dan's added pictures of our gathering :
All the members turning-in their toy donations to Jeff.
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Thank you Wack ... he handed out his baits to everyone ...WOW!! [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
GOOD TIMES INDEED !!
(This was my 61th Float Tube session of the 2018 Season).
Gathering Summary:
The weather started off clear, cold (51 deg) and slightly windy (the predictions were for morning wind gusts at 12-mph) it didn't happen (YEAH!!), the wind was actually calm to none. It also warmed up to approx 64 deg by 12:00 hrs, it was also a constant OG tide, so I kicked against it for a while and then rode it back to my launch at 11:30 hrs, the water conditions were also perfect ... but the fishing on the other hand was just so-so at best (no fish were landed by me the 1st hour nor the last hour of my 4.5 hour session neither) ... but it was still lots of fun!
We must have been a gathering of approx 35-38 float tubers.
We all stayed after our float session and we enjoyed each others company, shared all of our DIY float tube projects with one another and we had a fantastic BBQ prepared for all of us as well! KUDOS to the chief wiseguy
! The food was perfect, the laughs and the camaraderie were second to none! Bottom line ... this year's 8th Annual FTFF Toy Drive (held at both Lake Perris and at Newport Harbor) was a SUCCESS people!! I think our best!Thank you to all of you that participated and shared in the joy of giving at this year's gathering!!
You guys are awesome!!!Location: Newport Harbor USCGS (NPH)
Duration: 07:00 hrs until 11:30 hrs (4.5 hrs)
Sun Rise: 06:38 hrs,
Sun Set: 16:43 hrs, the days are still getting shorter as each new day arrives.
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Gray Light: 05:45 hrs.
Tidal Conditions: 05:43 hrs HT 5.3, 07:00 hrs 4.9 ft, 08:00 hrs 4.1 ft, 09:00 hrs 3.0 ft, 10:00 hrs 1.9 ft, 11:00 hrs 1.2 ft, 12:14 LT 0.8 ft ... etc.
Air temperatures: patchy clouds to clear ans sunny skies with temps from 54 deg to 67 deg.
Water temperatures: 63 deg
Wind: 06:00 hrs 1 mph, 12:00 hrs 12 mph.
Water clarity: translucent green.
Large Leaf Kelp Beds: none to report
Water Visibility: 4-5 ft
Tidal Coefficient: (CE) 69 in the morning, this is an average stable rate.
iSolunar Prediction: Major Period: 06:36 hrs until 09:36 hrs.
(2 out of 4 possible) <"))>< <"))>< <"))>< <"))><
Sea Dogs: None to report
Dolphin: none to report
Pelagic Bird Activity: None to report
Bait Presence: massive schools of 1" to 4" shiners were being chased by the larger fish and the were breaking the water's surface all around us to escape.
Miles Kicked: 1.04 miles.
Calories Burnt: 497 calories if I had been walking, so I figure approx 600 calories were burnt while kicking for 4.5-hours against an OG tide.
Tackle Used: 1/4oz Sardine Green/Silver & Mint, 3/8oz Sardine Green/Silver colored HUB's
SP Dan's fish count this morning: 19-fish , 2-species and 1-legal to report today.
(12) Spotty's, best 15 3/4" LEGAL
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(7) short Calico, best 11"
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Note: All legals shown, but just one pic of each species landed if short and all fish were quickly CPR'd.
And please ... always try leave it cleaner than you found it!
Thank you for taking the time to check out today's fish report!
SP Dan <"))><
Dan's added pictures of our gathering
:All the members turning-in their toy donations to Jeff.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Thank you Wack ... he handed out his baits to everyone ...WOW!!
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] GOOD TIMES INDEED !!
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