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09/28/2012

LISTEN: Phil Friedman Outdoors Radio with lobster hoop-net seminar and more

Click PFO Radio with the LOBSTER HOOP NET SEMINAR

Lobster seminar starts at 76.00

If you are planning on hoop-netting for lobster, you won't want to miss Jason Morton from Promar Products as he will give you one fantastic lobster seminar.

The Westerly has nightly lobster charters out of Long Beach

BAJA Now has Jonathan Roldan in the middle of a 6.2 earthquake in La Paz and the fishing update. Rosy Torres with news about Rosarito Beach.

The San Diego Tuna Bite with skipper Scott McDaniels from the Sea Advenure 80.

Find out how David beat Golaith in the Catalina Classic Marlin Tournament with the winner; GJ Sacco.

Dave Hansen with the Private Boaters Report.

Don Ashley with the local bluefin tuna update!

Great offshore fishing continues as we have multiple reports coming in form up and down the coast.

Westerly Hoop Net Charters
Long Beach Sportfishing
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09/27/2012

Lobster season opens Friday, great twilight fishing, tuna wide open

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Lobster anglers can start hooping it up after midnight Friday as the 2012 Southern California Lobster Season officially opens.

With a basic net and rigging costing just over $20—and lobster selling for $28 per pound—anglers have a chance to dine on expensive lobster at a fraction of the price it would at your favorite seafood eatery.

Jason Morton from Promar Nets offered some great advice for would-be lobster anglers.

"Lobster are nocturnal creatures, so you'll want to drop your baited net down about an hour before sunset,” he said. After the sun sets, lobsters come out of the rocks and crevices they live in and crawl around in search of food.

Morton said the tuna bite this year has been incredible, and tuna remains make for excellent lobster bait.

"Bait your nets with a fresh, oily fish such as mackerel, tuna or salmon,” he said. “Leave the net in the water about half-hour before pulling it so you can fill up with the tasty crustaceans.”

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09/26/2012

IRVINE LAKE REPORT By Steve Carson

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The catfish beginning their fall migration toward deep water did not deter them from biting, reported Jimmy Getty at the Pro Shop. “The catfish are moving into 25 to 30 feet of water”, observed Getty. “There are still fish up shallow, but they are mostly the smaller 2-pounders. The best bite time has been from about 5 PM to 10:30 PM.”

Getty added, “We had Mark and Matt Woodward of Orange check in with a heavy double-limit stringer of 10 channel catfish that weighed a total of 48 pounds in deeper water out on the flats.”

Most catfish on the stringers are prime eating-size 2 to 6-pound channel cats, along with a few larger blue cats from 10 to 17 pounds. Good catches were reported from Boat Dock Cove, Santiago Flats and the west shore. Productive baits included mackerel, bonito, skipjack, and pike mackerel.

Bass anglers found good numbers of 2 to 4-pound largemouth, although the fish are clearly making their autumnal move toward deeper waters of as much as 20-25 feet near Rocky Point and the Red Clay Cliffs. Some topwater fish are seen, including a few boils, but the duration is diminishing. Deep structure tactics like Texas-rigged plastics and jigs are the top producer. A few hybrid striped bass were caught incidentally by catfish anglers.

Families with children age 12 and under found good numbers of 1 to 3-pound catfish on mackerel, shrimp, and nightcrawlers in the Kids Lagoon. Surface temperature on the main lake is ranging from 79-81 degrees, with the water receding enough to expose the road at Woody’s Cove.

New lake admission prices go into effect as of October 1, 2012: Adults- $24; Seniors [Monday-Thursday]- $21; Kids [age 4-12]- $11; Second-Limit Pass- $19. Anticipation is building for the Irvine Lake 2012-13 Trout Season opener, which is slated for Friday, November 2. Some 20,000 pounds of trout will be planted just prior to the opener, and a special limited-entry “VIP Fishing Day” will take place on Thursday, November 1.

Outstanding catches of the week at Irvine Lake included:

Mark Woodward of Orange, 5-12 channel catfish on mackerel at the flats

Phil Hildebrandt of Anaheim, 17-5 blue catfish [released] on mackerel at the buoy line

Trevor Segal of Westlake Village, 15-3 blue catfish [released] on Bite-On at Rocky Point

Ronson Smothers of Los Angeles, 7-8 wiper [released] on mackerel at mid-lake

Donnie Peterson of Anaheim, 4-5 largemouth bass [released] on 10-inch worm at Rocky Point

Mark and Matt Woodward of Orange, 10-catfish stringer totaling 48-3 on mackerel at the flats

Follow Irvine Lake on Facebook, on the web at IrvineLake.net or call 714-649-9111

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The Beach Cafe Offers Delicious California BBQ Cuisine and 15% off with your fishing license

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You can smell the ribs, chicken, brisket, and other delectables slow cooking over oak-wood a few blocks before you arrive at the newly opened Beach Cafe in Long Beach. Avid angler and chef, Matthew Stockard seasons his culinary masterpieces with his own dry rub before allowing it to cook for as long as 12-hours at times. The result is some of the best California BBQ to be found anywhere.

Stockard is working towards a B.A. at the International Culinary School at the Santa Monica Art Institute. The chef has appeared on KLAA Radio from Angel Stadium on several occasions and has been cooking since the age of 9. He opened his first restaurant at the age of 21 in Oklahoma.

One thing that you will notice when you walk in the Beach Cafe is that this is a family operation. From Stockard's mother April, to the congenial Sous Chef Phil, as well as all the rest of the employees there, you get the feeling that you are about to dine with good friends.

Besides being a chef, another passion in Stockards life is fishing. You can find him fishing on a local Long Beach boat when he can find the time enjoying his precious time on the water. On an earlier trip this year, Stockard caught barracuda and then made paddies of of the toothy-gamefish. The result was a hit at the KLAA studios at Angel Stadium where he served the delectable dish to everyone who had gathered for the Phil Friedman Outdoors Radio Show. "That was some of the best fish I have ever had," said Will Ebersman from Los Angeles. "This guy can cook."

15% off with your fishing license

Stockard is offering 15% off to anyone who shows their valid California Fishing license at the Beach Cafe. "It's just my way of letting all fishermen know how important they are to me."

Three TV Screens

There are three TV screens to watch your favorite game or event too. I love watching college football here and dining on ribs. Is there anything better?

The Beach Cafe Giving Back To The Community

Avid Long Beach angler, Raul Martinez sadly reported that his son’s friend little brother was killed Friday night in Long Beach. Estuaredo Rodriguez, age 19 was taken to a local hospital with gunshot wounds to the chest where he later died.

Martinez says this has left the family in emotional and financial distress. To help with funeral costs, there is a car wash from 9-5 this Saturday at Romeo’s Pizza located at 1950, Santa Fe Ave., Long Beach. The Beach Café has donated delicious BBQ meals which can be purchased at the car wash with funds going to the family.

“I am just hoping a lot of people come out and show their love on Saturday,” said Martinez. "We are thankful to Matthew (Stockard) for helping out during this terrible tragedy.

The Beach Cafe is located near the 710 and 91 freeways at 703 Artesia St., Long Beach 90805. They are open Wednesday through Sunday and can be reached at 310 997 5054.

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09/25/2012

VIDEO: 6.2 earthquake hits La Paz, Baja California Sur

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A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck near the southern part of Mexico's Baja Peninsula Tuesday, reported the U.S. Geological Survey.

State civil defense director Carlos Rincon said there were no immediate reports of damages or injuries in La Paz, a popular fishing resort and capital of Baja California Sur.

"We are calling on the public to remain calm in case there are aftershocks," Rincon said.

The offshore earthquake was centered about 47 miles north of La Paz, Mexico. The USGS said the quake occurred at about 4:45 p.m. local time.

About twenty minutes later, a 4.6-magnitude aftershock occurred about 24 miles north of La Paz. That quake was also centered in the Gulf of California.

Jonathan Roldan from Tailhunter International said that the quake came in the midst of thunder and lightening generated by hurricane Miriam. "It was quite a scare," said Roldan. He reported employees running out of the building as the shaker knocked items off the walls. Roldan is still assessing damage but says everything seems to be ok with minimal damage.

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09/24/2012

Video: Dramatic sunset and good Fishing with Phil on the Twilight Native Sun

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Fishing with Phil on the Native Sun this Friday/Saturday
6:30pm- 12 midnight! 562 432 8993 for a reservation

A dramatic sunset, limits of sculpin, some sand bass and limits of "GREAT TIMES. Check the video now.

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09/22/2012

VIDEO: Dexter, Fishing with Phil and fun times on the Native Sun

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What a great night! We got to see the TV show Dexter filmed as well as have a great night on the water Fishing with Phil on the twilight Native Sun last night. Sculpin and sand bass provided anglers with good action as well as good table-fare.

Captain Gabriel Ceballos and crew put us on some biting sculpin and sand bass. Leadhead and squid effective as well as a dropper-loop set up with a 4-ounce torpedo sinker and a 1-o hook.

We also caught a mytery fish that you are going to want to see and saw lots of market squid around the boat that just might float tonight and provide anglers with live squid for bait.

Fun times as always Fishing with Phil every Friday/Saturday twilight fishing on the Native Sun out of Long Beach Sportfishing. Check www.PhilFriedmanOutdoors.com or call 562 432 8993 to join us on a trip soon.

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VIDEO: Unusual fish taken Fishing with Phil. What the heck is it?

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As anglers fished off Long Beach, Ca on a "Fishing with Phil" twilight trip last night an unusual little critter swam by the Native Sun out of Long Beach Sportfishing. We couldn't resist netting it so you can play another edition of "What the heck is it?"

Put the correct answer below in a comment and we'll draw one right answer for a prize. Thanks for playing, "What the heck is it" on Phil Friedman Outdoors.

Come out and see some wierd stuff yourself on a "Fishing with Phil" trip tonight. Native Sun Twilight trips every Friday and Saturday, 6:30pm-midnight. 562 432 8993.

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09/21/2012

Lobster hoop-net seminar at Big Fish Tackle in Seal Beach with live PFO Radio

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When: Wednesday, October 10, 6pm
Where: Big Fish Tackle at 1780 Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach
Phone: 562 431 0723

Big Fish Tackle and Phil Friedman Outdoors are coming together to put on a great Lobster hoop-netting seminar on Wednesday October 10. The seminar will feature Dave hansen who will get you up to speed on everything you need to know to catch more and bigger lobster.

Hansen is a pro when it comes to how you can catch more lobster and is sure to impart to you some great tips for success.

There will also be raffles, swag, and big discounts on all lobster related products. Phil Friedman Outdoors Radio will be doing a live broadcast live from Big Fish Tackle. If you can't attend, you will be able to listen in on this great seminar on Radio PFO live.

Knowledge is power and in this case it's lots more lobster for you. Come out and have a good time while you learn how to catch more lobster this year.

Don't forget that the Westerly has great lobster hoop-net charters for up to 15 HOOPERS for only $999. Call Captain Jon Ackley at 714 315 5240 or Marcy at 714 904 5389 to book.

See you all at Big Fish Tackle!

Westerly Hoop Net Charters
Long Beach Sportfishing
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