I’ve never beat the bay’s, (SD and Mission) after a storm and wanted to get out and see what was up. Heres my story:

We showed up at bonito cove to pump up some ghost shrimp at the 11:30 low tide. Much to my surprise the weather was great and no contaminated water warning signs (should have been some signs as I had to dodge some brown trout not of the fish kind if you get my drift). We got a bunch of BIG ghosties and most had eggs. Any one know if ghost shrimp spawn this time of year?

http://www.fifty1fifty.com/bait.jpg

Well we got our bait and 3 of us set out on the incoming tide to catch some fish. To make a long story short my pal and I got a few taps but hooked nothing. My wife beat us 2 – 0. She caught two of the biggest jack smelt I’ve ever seen.

http://www.fifty1fifty.com/smelt.jpg

Anyhow after heavy rains it looks like shore fishing the bays doesn’t pan out. Every other time I’ve fished this cove, I hit the flat with the drop off on the west side, I’ve picked up a gang of turbot at least. Anybody care to comment on rainy conditions?

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