Experiments in the Lab

TIDE | San Diego : :  6.1 high at 9:38am and  -0.7 low @  4:09pm | SD Big Bay Temperature 58°
Moon Phase : :  Full
Retrieval Speed : :    crawl       |     slow    |     medium     |   fast

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I love experimenting with new types of fishing rigs. The idea of progression and constantly learning new techniques is what keeps fishing interesting. Every new artificial bait that you catch a fish on unlocks new mysteries into the psyche and behaviors that governs that particular species. 

I just mail ordered some new WARBLADES from Afran. They are basically a Slayer Swim Jig with a Willow Blade attached to the hook. You fish them similar to a Spinner Bait. Make a long cast, let it sink down and retrieve at a steady pace. When you feel a thump just reel into it to set the hook.  Today was the first day I got to try them out and the fish were all over them. I only got to fish for about half hour before the sun set and I went lobstering, but it was exciting to see the potential of these new WARBLADES.

{SEXYDINE LTD - WARBLADE: Size: 1/2 oz, Number 4 Willow Blade in with Flash Glitter}

3 Spotted Bass, 1 Calico Bass and 1 Sand Bass {all catch photo and release}
http://warbaits.com/armory-WARBLADE.html

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Swamis, Solitude and Sanctuary

TIDE | San Diego : :  5.0 high at 4:54am and  0.3 low @ 12:36pm | SD Big Bay Temperature 58°
Moon Phase : :  First Quarter
Retrieval Speed : :    crawl       |     slow    |     medium     |   fast

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I took Laurel up to Swamis Self Realization Center early this week to check out the Koi Fish at the outdoor meditation gardens. The place is beautiful a top a cliff over looking the ocean with huge black pines stretching their arms over three koi ponds that link together via waterfalls. All these people were meditating there because it is supposed to be a "serene" setting. She asked me if I meditated and I said no, but the closest thing to meditation in my life is going out fishing alone and getting lost in the ocean surrounded by kelp and all its creatures. Laurel said I don't think you need to meditate at a specific place to find solitude, its about finding your own solitude in life and living that out day to day.

6 Spotted Bass {all catch photo and release} 
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