Humboldt Area Saltwater Anglers

It’s that time of year to become a new member or renew your membership to #HASA. In case you didn’t know HASA advocates for YOU, the fisherman, for sport fishing seasons along our coast. Annual membership is only $25 and you get a beautifully designed t-shirt (pictured below) from www.migrationclothing.com vauled at $22!!! Please consider becoming a member or donating at www.humboldtasa.com

Get your crab at Woodley Island!! #HASA

You don’t see this everyday at the Eureka Wharfinger ramp! https://kymkemp.com//two-local-companies-use-innovation-/

This is how you catch surf perch in Brookings. #HASA

HASA supports the Steelhead in the Classroom program through the Humboldt County Office of Education, and here is an example of the tank setup all ready to go. Just need some Steelhead eggs from the hatchery soon! Thank you to Jim Stemach for the setup, and to Leslie Hart at Fortuna Middle School for the photo.

Not a lot of news on the salt right now, but the rivers are busy with steelhead. Be sure to #HASA when posting your fishing photos so we can give you a shoutout! **Photo courtesy of Mad River Steelhead Derby.

Attention Humboldt Bay, Please be aware that the Harbor Safety Instructor will be setting off a few flares at the Samoa boat launch between 1300 and 1400 today, December 9th.

Who’s ready for albacore/tuna season?!

An update regarding local crab. #HASA

Humboldt Bay Lighted Buoy #2 (LLNR 8135) will be pulled from the Waterway later this week by the large ATON Cutter, USCGC ASPEN. It will be reestablished no later than May 2021. In the meantime, a virtual AIS buoy will be placed at the aid's current coordinates. A Broadcast Notice to mariners will be aired on the days following the removal, and updated on the Local Notice to Mariners. If mariners require assistance with information on surf conditions, the may contact Station... Humboldt Bay at (707) 443-2212 prior to getting underway, or hail Coast Guard Humboldt Bay via marine band Channel 16. LCDR Gabe Vigil, SOPS Chief, SEC Humboldt Bay

HASA Friends, With Covid restrictions eliminating our annual fundraiser and forcing more reliance on socially distanced interactions, HASA is seeking a volunteer to help us expand our social media presence to better connect with our members and the general angling community along the north coast. While we have some social media presence on Facebook, the HTC board, and our web page, we’d like to find an assistant that is experienced with social media that could help us expand ...our presence and be more effective at reaching out to our constituents. Desired volunteer would hopefully have an understanding of how Facebook and Instagram algorithms work to increase our ability to reach more of our constituents, link with other like-minded angling groups, and better share information/photos/stories. If you or someone you know with social media experience would be willing to help HASA do better outreach on social media, please email us at [email protected]. Thank you, and tight lines! HASA Board of Directors Humboldt Area Saltwater Anglers Inc. P.O. Box 6191 Eureka, CA 95502 Phone: 707-845-4106 Website: www.humboldtasa.com Email: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Humboldt-Area-Saltwater-Anglers-183500155019618 Please also consider being a member of the Humboldt Tuna Club www.humboldttuna.com

On November 25th at approximately 1310, six 40' containers were lost overboard from the cargo vessel MSC ROMANE in approximate position 40 49' 2"N and -124 50' 6"W. The containers are presumed to be still floating. At this time the Marine Information Broadcast has been cancelled. Weather and current analysis shows the most likely drift would be to the south (this is only assumed not verified) Mariners are encouraged to report any sightings of these containers to the nearest... Coast Guard Sector. Please let me know if you have any questions . v/r, CWO4 Adam Shilts Supervisor, MSD Humboldt Bay 200 New Navy Base Rd, Bldg 8 Samoa, CA 95564 (707) 269-2567 - Office (707) 481-0295 - Cell

Don’t forget to signup for the Mad River Steelhead Derby online. You can win cash and some great prizes!

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Sign up for the Mad River Steelhead Derby by Dec 27th 9pm to be entered in the next drawing for some great gear. You can sign up at RMI Outdoors, Bucksport Sporting Goods, or online at https://madriversteelheadderby.com/. . . . #humboldtareasaltwateranglers, #hasa, #arcata, #eureka, #humboldtcounty, #migrationclothing, #humboldt, #norcal, #sportfishing, #humboldtbay, #trinidadca, #steelheadfishing, #steelhead, #fortuna, #mckinleyville, #garberville, #sheltercove, #madriversteelhead, #bucksport, #RMIoutdoors,

From: Jeffrey Ferguson NOAA, Office of Coast Survey California Navigation Manager cell: 301-351-7798... office: 805-893-7107 See more

Longrange fishing report from Baja...The Captain of the Polaris Supreme made a last minute decision to not head to the blue fin grounds. It was a good call as a storm came in and the bite turned off. All blue fin trips were cancelled. Instead we headed for the Ridge. Unfortunately the storm followed us south with rough seas, high winds and even rain during our 10 days. Skip jacks and yellow fin were hitting all rods. The biggest yellow fin in the 30lbs. Because the fishing was slow we slid on down to Alijos Rocks. The dorado and yellowtail bite was amazing. Wahoo was slow in the rough seas. A few marlin were hooked (I hooked one as well). On our way home we stopped at Rosa Banks where some big dorado were found. Great trip.

Merry Christmas Anglers!!

The Commercial Fishermen's Wives of Humboldt are trying to get as many boats as possible in the parade this Saturday 12/19/20 at NOON to spread some community joy. Tugs, Z&Z Marine, USCG, CA DFW, HC Sheriff, Fireboat, commercial fishing vessels, Humboldt Yacht Club and Eureka Main Street are all participating.

While these restrictions are currently only in WA, this could happen here. http://www.chronline.com//article_782c49ae-3c03-11eb-871a-

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For all you Salty Dogs that like crab. Looking good https://www.cdph.ca.gov//Crab_DA_Web_Results_July-1-2020_t

The blue fin are on the bite in SoCal. This weighed in today at 258lbs from a 3 day trip on the Polaris Supreme. Tomorrow I board the same boat for a 10 day trip. We’ll hit the blue fin waters as well as Mag Bay.

Diesel pump is out of service at England Eureka, check before you go. They said it’s out for a week. Unleaded is available.

HELP our Bouys!

FYI, Humboldt Bay mariners... Per our geophysical notification requirements by California State Lands Commission (CSLC), this email is to notify you of an upcoming Low-Energy Geophysical Survey that will occur offshore of Eureka, California (See attached Survey Area Map): Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. will be conducting a low-energy geophysical survey offshore of Eureka, California from 1 Nov to 11 Nov, 2020. The proposed survey area includes both State waters and Federal wat...ers and operations will be conducted 24hrs a day. M/V Surveyor will be limited in her ability to maneuver during operations and other vessels should maintain a distance of at least 500 meters from the operations, and contact the ship via VHF-FM channel 16. For more information or any potential conflicts, please contact Pasquale De Rosa at (714) 595 -1689. Jennifer Klaib 7505 El Retiro Ave Atascadero, CA 93422 Cell: (805) 704-8036

LAST CALL for the Biggest Fish Contest!!!!!!! Good News: We have extended the date for submitting entries through THIS WEEKEND (closing Oct 4 11:59pm)... Post up your pictures (2 pictures: one of you and fish, one of fish and measure) with the approximate date caught and length of Fish....

Looking for photos for the HASA 2020 Fall Newsletter. If you have any to share of you and your catch, please email them to: [email protected]. Thank you, Cliff

As requested during the HSC meeting today, here is info on the new edition of Coast Pilot 7. The full Coast Pilot can be found on our main Coast Pilot page here: https://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/publ/coast-pilot/index.html Humboldt Bay is covered in Chapter 8, which can be downloaded/viewed as a PDF here: https://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov//files/cp7/CPB7_C08_WEB.pdf... The section on Humboldt Bay begins on page 321. I'm really interested in getting comments on the table at the top of page 324, which describes the commercial wharves in the area and the handling facilities and storage they can provide. I'd appreciate you forwarding to the HSC members and requesting review/feedback to ensure the table is accurate. Also, any other comments or suggestions to improve the part that covers Humboldt Bay and your section of the coast of Northern California would be great. Many thanks, Jeff ******************* Jeffrey Ferguson NOAA, Office of Coast Survey California Navigation Manager cell: 301-351-7798 office: 805-893-7107

FYI: The HSU Schatz Energy Lab is holding a series of free workshops exploring the feasibility of offshore wind off Humboldt Bay and utilization of the port Humboldt Bay for assembly and deployment. The free webinar on September 28th is focused on port infrastructure. http://schatzcenter.org/wind/ Exploring the Feasibility of Offshore Wind Energy for the CA North Coast This fall, our team is hosting a series of five webinar workshops on the feasibility of offshore wind ene...rgy development on California’s north coast. In each webinar, we will share topical findings from our recently conducted studies. After each presentation, there will be a moderated panel discussion. Webinar participants will then be invited to share their insights, questions, and perspectives. PLEASE NOTE: To increase accessibility for all participants, we have moved this series to Zoom. Please re-register with the new Zoom links below. Schedule Monday, September 14: Energy Production and Delivery, and Economic Development REGISTER for Session 1 (Zoom) or download the agenda Monday, September 21: Ecological and Geological Environment REGISTER for Session 2 (Zoom) Monday, September 28: Port and Coastal Infrastructure REGISTER for Session 3 (Zoom) Monday, October 5: Community Perspectives on Regional Impacts and Opportunities REGISTER for Session 4 (Zoom) Date TBD: Reflections and Next Steps In light of the federal holiday on October 12 and to maximize inclusion for all participants, we are attempting to reschedule the final webinar and will post more information soon. Webinars will begin broadcasting at 2 pm (Pacific), and range in duration from 2-3 hours. We welcome participation in these events from a broad audience. Each session is free and open to the public, and closed-caption recordings will be released following each webinar. California North Coast Offshore Wind Studies (2020) 1. Description of Study Assumptions (2020) 2. Wind Speed Resource and Power Generation Profile Report (2020) 3. Offshore Wind and Regional Load Compatibility Report (2020) 4. Interconnection Feasibility Study Report (2020) 5. Subsea Transmission Cable Conceptual Assessment coming soon 6. Electricity Market Options for Offshore Wind (2020) 7. Electricity Market Revenue Study (2020) 8. Interconnection Constraints and Pathways (2020) 9. Economic Viability of Offshore Wind in Northern California (2020) 10. Economic Development and Impacts (2020) 11. Coastal Infrastructure Co-Benefits Linked to Offshore Wind Development (2020) 12. Electricity transmission policy analysis coming soon 13. Existing Conditions and Potential Environmental Effects (2020) 14. Feasibility of Potential Subsea Cable Corridor Scenarios coming soon See more

I had a feeling they were going to be here! We got 44 albacore today by 1pm and plugged the boat. These fish are nice grade from 15 to 30 pounds. We were only 2...0 to 25 miles from the harbor! We will be running tuna trips when the weather allows. Call me at 707-218-0004 or send a message to get on the tuna list! See more

A nice bluefin to go with our albacore today.

BOATING PUBLIC NOTICE: Humboldt Bay Navigational Aids out of position The Coast Guard has temporarily relocated Aids to Navigation HUMBOLDT BAY LB 9 (LLNR 819...5) and HUMBOLDT BAY LB 10 (LLNR 8200) to facilitate dredging operations through the months of September, October and possibly into November 2020, by the US Army Corps of Engineers. HUMBOLDT BAY LB 9 is now established in position 40-45.83N 124-13.08W HUMBOLDT BAY LB 10 is now established in position 40-45.27N 124-13.10W Electronic AIS positions for these aids remain in their original published NOAA chart positions to assist mariners in avoiding these shoal areas. Safety updates will continue to be announced via Broadcast Notice to Mariners VHF-FM channel 16, and published through the local Notice To All Mariners (NOTAM). Any vessel needing assistance, or updates, shall contact Sector Humboldt Bay on VHF-FM channel 16 or at (707) 839-6113.

Tom with a nice Bluefin tuna caught on board B2Squid on Friday 9/11/20

Bleeding scuppers.

Hey Folks, Hope you are having a good summer considering everything that is going on. I'm starting to get things rolling for the HASA fall newsletter and was h...oping I could get some interest in some of you submitting an article. The due date for article is October 23. Also, if you have any pictures to contribute that would be great. We have had folks submit articles on fishing tips/techniques so if you have anything that you would like to share with your fellow fishers that would be great. If you have a good fish story to share that might be fun too. Who doesn?t love a fish story?true or not. The deadline for submission of materials for the Fall newsletter is October 23 (sooner is OK too). Please contact me if you have any questions ([email protected]). Thanks joe

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Big shark! Excuse the language https://www.facebook.com/870424839684134/posts/3426386800754579/?vh=e&extid=lU4MVySANkRGvazp

327 Pound Halibut Was caught in Alaska Today!

Kraken video from Wharf Rat yesterday at Cape Mendocino. Share and add your pics and videos of your favorite Kraken fishing experiences

Way to go Captain Jake!

To go along with our giant Bluefin newsletter article submitted by Tom Schallert found in our summer newsletter, check out this video! Only 824 pounds! https://humboldtasa.com//HASA-Summer-2020-Newsletter-final

Great Pacific Halibut season, but it closes on Tuesday 8/11 https://cdfgnews.wordpress.com//recreational-pacific-hali/

Another Entry for the Biggest Fish Contest. Tom Schallert, Salmon, 29 pounds plus on boat scale, 34 inches long. Caught just south of Table Bluff out of Eureka, in 80 feet of water. Flasher and anchovy for bait.

Another Great Fish shared by Robert Brey... Pacific halibut 55" or 57" depending what your looking for 61.5lbs bled, gutted and 1 gill removed. Easily a 70lb fish with its guts and gill. Super Great Fishing!

Robert Brey shared a wonderful catch! thresher shark Fork length estimate 48" 70lbs Nice Fish!

Nice fish Aaron!

Nice surprise!!

Chinook Salmon landed at North Jetty. I'm told this is a pretty rare occurrence! I was after Rockfish and Lingcod when it hit.

Got a great entry from Robert Brey for our Biggest Fish Contest; Salmon category 33.75" or from the middle of the tail then 31" Congrats, Robert! Good Looking Fish!

Beach salmon? Give us details!

Some bigger pacific halibut are moving in we had an 80 lber come over the rail on board Reel Steel today,

After taking my visiting friend for a nice walk and lunch in the big trees up at Orick, we were out on the beach by the lagoons where there was a small run on smelt. The cormorants, gulls, brown pelicans, and gray seals were feasting, and I shot this video of one of the fisherman.

Jan Gillespie with a lingcod caught this morning. Measured after being in the fish box for more than an hour, it measured at 39 on the Check-it fish measure on my fish box lid. The last visible line is 38. It overhangs that an inch. 31 pounds on the scale at home. Son Matthew had a 13 pound cabezon, but we didn’t get a length measurement on that one (was obviously legal!). Fun day on the water!

Couple more pics from Robert Bray. Wow!

Robert Bray with a 55 slab. Nice fish!

Ben Herring with 51.5 inch / 63 pound dandy today. Remember to continue to send in photos for our HASA Big Fish contest

You can now have a physical copy the newsletter sent directly to your door. The cost is $12 annually for postage and handling. Check out our newsletter page to sign up. https://humboldtasa.com/mdocuments-library/

The Summer Newsletter is out! https://humboldtasa.com/mdocuments-library/

Have you renewed your HASA membership for this year, yet? https://humboldtasa.com/membership/

We may not have been able to have our Fundraiser Dinner this year, but HASA still needs your support... Donations are always welcome... any size https://www.paypal.com/donate/

I'm not happy about it, but I must sell my boat. Follow the link for more details and pictures. http://jepsonwrestling.org/Capt_Pete/2010-SEAHAWK-OS/

Serious meat run today up on the northern grounds. Limits of rockfish, lingcod, beautiful Dungeness crab and pacific halibut.

We’ll remember this day. What a blast!

Hello Folks, I hope you’re having some chances to get out and fish when Boreas (Greek god of the north wind) isn’t working overtime. I’m still looking for contributions for the summer 2020 HASA newsletter. The deadline for articles and pictures is July 15. Please send me an email ASAP ([email protected]) is you are interested so I can start planning the layout of the newsletter. If you know somebody that might be interested in contributing an article please have them c...ontact me. If some of you know a budding young author that enjoys fishing it would be great to include an article that shares something of interest to the younger fishers. We also are looking for Fishing Tips/Advise you would like to share or even a unique story of something that happened to you out on the water. The deadline for submission of materials for the Summer newsletter is July 15 (sooner is OK too). Please contact me if you have any questions ([email protected]). Joe Polos

Now it’s Time for the Biggest Black Snapper, Salmon, Pacific Halibut, California Halibut, Albacore, and Exotic Fish. And We are waving the entry fee Just post your pictures (measured fish and you with your fish) here or email them to us at [email protected] We are running the contest for the rest of fishing season.... Check out the details on our website. https://humboldtasa.com/the-biggest-fish-contests/

Glad everyone is OK! https://wildrivers.lostcoastoutpost.com//us-coast-guard-r/

Congratulations to the Winners of the first two the Biggest Fish Contests Ben Herring & Allen Peirce

Hello Folks, I hope you are having an opportunity to get out and do some fishing while remaining safe. It?s time for me to start looking for contributions for the Summer 2020 HASA newsletter. To make this a better publication serving our membership I?m asking for HASA members, or anybody interested, to contribute articles and pictures that you think will be of interest to your fellow fishers. If you know somebody that would like to contribute an article please get them in c...ontact with me ([email protected]). Maybe if some of you know a young budding author that enjoys fishing it would be great to include an article that shares something of interest to the younger fishers. We also are looking for Fishing Tips/Advise you would like to share or even a unique story of something that happened to you out on the water. And don?t forget to share a favorite recipe for your catch. We are also are looking for additional advertisers for the HASA newsletters. Our newsletter is sent out to hundreds of anglers each quarter, so it is a good place to advertise your business. Email me ([email protected]) if you or a colleague is interested in advertising in our newsletter; we can provide rates for different sizes of ads from business cards to full page. Please submit any articles and/or pictures to me at [email protected]. The deadline for submission of materials for the Summer newsletter is July 15. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thanks joe