Are the Grumps waking up??

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  1. K-Bo Smack

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    Seems like the bigger spotties are on the chew up here in N County. My last two lagoon sessions have had much better quality fish along with multiple break-offs. A couple of the break-off didn't really bother me, I suspect the unlucky critters were around 12" (clone size) spotties that just got into the rocks and sawed me off, but there have been at least 3 hook-ups that broke me off at the start of a high speed run. Those had to be something a little bit bigger than the clones ...just wish I could have at least got a peek at one. Both sessions I was throwing an LC and last Thursday my hyper-snap broke open on one fish and then another fish bent the treble and came unbuttoned. I replace all LC stock hooks with Gamakatsu 2X strong round bend, not wimpy.

    Anyway, just wondering if the Grumps are waking up in Mission or the SD Bay??

    Thursday, 22-Oct caught at 17:36
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    Today, 28-Oct caught at 12:45
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    #1 K-Bo Smack, Oct 28, 2020
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    I've been seeing some big ones being pulled out at night, on IG, but otherwise it seems like the daytime bite is slow.
     
    #2 Neuroshima, Oct 28, 2020
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    Should be soon if not already.... Nice fish K...
     
    #3 Werfless, Oct 28, 2020
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    Nice fish! Just one data point but I went out to Spanish Landing on Tuesday morning at peak high tide for 1.5hrs. Tossed Drop Shot, swimbait and crankbait for a big fat skunk! I heard from my ocean swimmer neighbor that the water had dropped 4 degrees that day so maybe that had something to do with it. It was also the first chilly night and morning that I've felt in SD this year. I did get 2 hits on the drop shot in close to the rocks but didn't hook them. I saw them and they were small.
     
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    My usual spots in MB have been mostly dead, I think I've caught 3 bass in the last 3 weeks. I've mostly been doing 930-11 am sessions.
     
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    I've had the same right down to bay and time frame, but only 1 as opposed to 3 fish. The bite has been tough for sure lately.
     
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    Nothing but dinks during some sunset sessions I've had.
     
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    fished VI from 10-1p today for two hits and was able to bring in one 14" legal and missed the other. It's been painfully slow for me during the day
     
    #8 krothery, Oct 29, 2020
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    Not yet for me - 6 spotties last outing, all very small - but got to try out my new Garmin I just hooked up
    What stuck with me was a kayak guy - I was 15' from the rocks, facing and casting at the rocks - and he
    just had to paddle thru between me and the rocks - I would be embarrassed to do that to someone
    Anyway, that was last Saturday, and the tide was minimal, so that did not help
    This Saturday looks better
     
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    Damn Keath some nice size spotties there! Is that at the lagoon by your house or mine? HAHA
     
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    Fished mission bay last night while my hoops were soaking. Lots of marks on sonar but couldn't catch anything except 2 big smelt on squid strips. Felt oddly lifeless out there.
     
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    I haven’t caught a spottie since early September in San Diego bay(I only fish there, sometimes Coronado)
     
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    I appreciate all the replies! I'm getting the feeling that the shore pounders session tomorrow night might be a little S L O O O W.? Ahh well, if it is at least we'll still be fishing.

    The one by my house :emoji_wink: aka the over-pressured, pigpen trash dump. I'll send text next time I go.

    Rocks or beach?

    Water temps definitely down. I've also noticed the water clarity has dropped, its been a lot more murky up here.

    I'm looking forward to it!!
     
    #13 K-Bo Smack, Oct 29, 2020
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    west side off the rocks!
     
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    Hey! That's my spot!!!
     
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    I caught 3 Tuesday night 13” 11 and puny. All around sunset. East side of VI. But haven’t caught more than one per session in the past few weeks. Did manage 3 cuda in about 15 minutes at HP about a week ago. My little buddy broke the skunk that night!

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    Gonna be a fun winter ;)
     
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    was that you i saw with the LC wander a couple weeks back? i had the sinking surface wander :emoji_sweat_smile:
     
    #18 krothery, Oct 30, 2020
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    I haven't targeted them for a long time but have been lately. Been a pretty tough go, get a few tail bites and short strikes. Finally stuck a few good ones on cut bait the other night (I know, cheating). About to buy a new baitcaster, the cadence I've rocked for year or so is pretty worked over, tried spinning gear a few outings buy just doesn't feel right for plastics on the bottom.
     
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    Yeah man!! That's like the one bait that has been working for me.
     
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