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FISHING THE OCEAN
Kelly Jones & Crew
The Anthony G. Videos Below
By: Marcussotelo
The Anthony G. is a fishing boat that finds it catches out at sea in the Pacific Ocean all the way from outside Ventura Harbor to Astoria, OR to Alaska. Individually click on the two still photos below and view the fishing videos.
CLICK PHOTO BElOW FOR THE
ANTHONY G. & CREW'S FISHING VIDEO
at Ventura, CA - Santa Cruz Islands.
CLICK PHOTO BELOW FOR THE
ANTHONY G. & CREW'S FISHING VIDEO
SARDINE PURSE SEINING
Astoria, Oregon
The Anthony G. fishes in and out of the northwest furthest point of the State Of Oregon on the Pacific Ocean. Included on this video is the Astoria-Megler Bridge.
According to Wikipedia, "the Astoria-Megler Bridge is a steel-girder continuous truss bridge that spans the complete width of the mouth of the Columbia River between Astoria, Oregon and Point Ellice near Megler, Washington, in the United States.
The span is 4.1 miles from the mouth of the river, and was the last installed solid segment of U.S. Route 101 between Olympia, Washington and Los Angeles, California. It is the longest continuous truss bridge in North America".
As memory serves the publisher of this newspaper, it, the current bridge, replaced what was once a floating bridge that was a scary drive even for those of us who were excellent swimmers. In years past, before the bridges, the only way to get across the Columbia River for those driving was via ferry boats.
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FISHING THE PIER
Rellis Smith
The past November was very slow fishing at the Ventura Pier. The city had all the mussels removed from the pier pilings so that eliminated the food for the smaller fish. Of course, if there are no small fish the larger fish don't come around either.
If you go out one hour before high tide and use a Gulp Rubber Sand Worm on a 2-to-3-foot leader attached to a clasp swivel with a one-ounce sliding weight behind the swivel, you can still catch a few good-sized Barred Surf Perch. These perch are really good-tasting fish, mild with no real fishy taste. Simply clean the fish, remember to remove the scales, make a couple of slits on each side of the fish and place in a skillet with about ¼-inch of hot oil. Cook for about three minutes on each side and enjoy.
You can also barbeque the fish, steam them, or remove the cooked meat and make some real tasty fish tacos, Mmmmmmm now that's eatn'.
Ventura is known for its outdoor activities, with year-round comfortable temperatures and very little rainfall providing the perfect atmosphere to avoid the indoors. Especially important to the economy and the pleasure of Ventura, however, is fishing. Around here, there is rarely an excuse not to get out on the water; and it's difficult to come back empty-handed.
Ventura Pier is open 24 hours a day, and the main location for those who prefer to fish from land. Constructed in 1872, this pier ended up being much larger than planned, to accommodate such a high demand for fishing. Ventura Pier is also home to a restaurant, snack shop, and various other fishing facilities. The pier features a wide variety of species, as its length covers bottoms ranging from sandy to rocky, growing clearer all the way out. Youngsters and less experienced anglers may find enough rewarding catches closer to shore, while the locals will crowd around the middle and all the way out to the end.
The bottom areas around the pier are mostly sandy, providing good space for Surf Perch, Spotfin, and White Croaker closer to the shore. There are some areas of rocky bottom further out, which attract good numbers of Queenfish/Herring, Halibut, Kelp Bass, Mackerel, and Sand Dabs, which are small, tasty flat fish known by locals as some of the best eating fish; and quite popular for the younger or less-experienced crowd.
Continuing out toward the end of the pier, varieties increase, including the afore-mentioned species, with the addition of large Sharks, California Skate, Bat Rays, and White Sea Bass. Seasons influence the appearance of species around the pier, as in deeper waters. June through September is prime time for Bonito, Kelp Bass, Halibut, Spotfin Croaker; even Barracuda and Thresher Sharks when the water is warm enough.
Late winter through spring is the ideal time for Barred Surf Perch and Sea Perch to congregate around the pilings. White Croaker, Sharks, and Rays seem to be here year-round. Waters at the end of the pier come alive at night with baitfish attracting Smelt, Herring, and White Sea Bass. California halibut are popular along the coast, especially when they move into shallow water during spring and fall to spawn. These fish are a favorite for charter crowds, with some reaching sizes up to 50 pounds in weight.
Whether you arrive at Ventura for a quick stopover during your pleasant drive along the Pacific coast, or if you come here intentionally to collect a personal bounty from the waters, you won't be sorry you stopped. Ventura has long been a favorite destination for beach-goers and anglers from all over the country and, indeed, the world. Take a break from surfing or exploring the vibrant downtown and harbor culture. Wet your line in Ventura. You'll be happy you did.
Email Your Fishing Stories To:
Rellis Smith
rellis39@sbcglobal.net
www.californiachile.com
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FISHING THE PIER
Rellis Smith
Time Table Schedule For
Fishing Da Ventura Pier
Not Perfect But Real Close
Schedule for fishing is one (1) hour before and after high or low tide.
- January- Barred Surf Perch, Walleye Perch, Crabs.
- February - Barred Surf Perch, Walleye Perch, Crabs, Corbina.
- March - Walleye Perch, Sea Trout, Crabs, Corbina, Halibut.
- April - Walleye Perch, Crabs, Sea Trout, Mackerel, Sardines, Halibut.
- May - Walleye Perch, Crabs, Sea Trout, Pompano, Mackerel, Sardines, Halibut.
- June - Walleye Perch, Sea Trout, Pompano, Mackerel, Sardines, Halibut
- July - Walleye Perch, Sea Trout, Pompano, Mackerel, Sardines, Spot Fin Croakers, Yellow Fin Croakers, Surf Perch, Thrasher Sharks, Halibut.
- August - Walleye Perch, Sea Trout, Mackerel, Sardines, Spot Fin Croakers, Yellow Fin Croakers, Surf Perch, Thrasher Sharks, Pompano, Halibut.
- September - Walleye Perch, Sea Trout, Mackerel, Sardines, Spot Fin Croakers, Yellow Fin Croakers, Thrasher Sharks, Surf Perch.
- October - Walleye Perch, Sea Trout, Mackerel, Sardines, Spot Fin Croakers, Yellow Fin Croakers, Thrasher Sharks, Surf Perch.
- November - Surf Perch, Sea Trout, Walleye Perch, Barred Surf.Perch, Corbina.
- December - Barred Surf Perch, Corbina.
Rellis Smith
rellis39@sbcglobal.net
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