December 2002

Total Fish this Month: 49
Number of Species:     7
 
12-06-02
12-07-02
 12-08-02
 12-11-02
 12-14-02
 12-20-02
12-22-02
 12-23-02
 12-30-02
  
 
 
 
 
   
Summary:   Under the new DFG regulations effective 1/1/03 rockfishing is closed until 6-30-03. I have had  a great year exploring the kelp reef structure and accumulating lots of good data on the rockfish population but now it is time to switch gears - my new emphasis for first half of this coming year will be on the piling structure and associated species like pile and buttermouth perch. I will also explore the wonderful world of Corbina fishing which was outstanding this past year at Goleta. Hopefully I will get a few Sandbass, Calico Bass and Halibut as well as I switch to fishing with live baits jigged up on a Sabiki rig.

Best wishes and good fishing to all in the New Year as we adapt to the new restrictions on our sport, 

                                                                                 Pierhead