01-08-2003, 07:36 PM
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]Hey, J.R., "newbie" or not, you make an excellent point. It's always wise to have company, even in less dangerous environments. I have been a diver about as long as I have been a float tuber, and I learned a long time ago that the "buddy system" can save lives...or at least help minimize potentially hazardous situations.[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]I am fortunate to have a spouse (Tube Babe), that shares my affliction (float tubing). I would have a difficult time loading only one set of gear in the vehicle for a tube trip. Saves on having to scare up another partner, but can lead to other "togetherness" situations. That's another issue, for another forum...maybe even the Jerry Springer show.[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]My point is that if you have someone else along, you are not only safer, but you can also double your chances of finding a pattern quicker...and locate fish better. We usually split up and start with prearranged different tactics, lures, etc. We take out our walkie talkies and keep up an ongoing dialogue on what we observe and what works or not. Once we "break the code" we both enjoy the action and the competition aspect kicks in.[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]You know, I completely overlooked the Pt. Fermin/Redondo area. That used to always be good for a few fish out off the point, and some finicky flatties along the sand. During the annual "spring fling", when big halibut are in making little halibut...or munching on grunion...I caught some surprisingly large fish in pretty skinny water. In fact, I often hooked halibut while casting spoons and spinners for surf perch off the beach. That's what led me to move in with the tube and bounce some sexy looking plastics off their heads. It was awesome to see them blow up out of the sand and snarf a swimbait within a few feet of my feet. [/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]If the kelp [/size][/font][font "Times New Roman"][size 3]has grown back in, I am truly drooling. Making little whining noises too. Don't have a good pic or icon so you will just have to use your imagination. It ain't purty.[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]I am fortunate to have a spouse (Tube Babe), that shares my affliction (float tubing). I would have a difficult time loading only one set of gear in the vehicle for a tube trip. Saves on having to scare up another partner, but can lead to other "togetherness" situations. That's another issue, for another forum...maybe even the Jerry Springer show.[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]My point is that if you have someone else along, you are not only safer, but you can also double your chances of finding a pattern quicker...and locate fish better. We usually split up and start with prearranged different tactics, lures, etc. We take out our walkie talkies and keep up an ongoing dialogue on what we observe and what works or not. Once we "break the code" we both enjoy the action and the competition aspect kicks in.[/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]You know, I completely overlooked the Pt. Fermin/Redondo area. That used to always be good for a few fish out off the point, and some finicky flatties along the sand. During the annual "spring fling", when big halibut are in making little halibut...or munching on grunion...I caught some surprisingly large fish in pretty skinny water. In fact, I often hooked halibut while casting spoons and spinners for surf perch off the beach. That's what led me to move in with the tube and bounce some sexy looking plastics off their heads. It was awesome to see them blow up out of the sand and snarf a swimbait within a few feet of my feet. [/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]If the kelp [/size][/font][font "Times New Roman"][size 3]has grown back in, I am truly drooling. Making little whining noises too. Don't have a good pic or icon so you will just have to use your imagination. It ain't purty.[/size][/font]
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