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10/21/2012

Pescando con Felipe Twilight on the Native Sun for big sand bass

Great times and some nice big sand bass on last night's Fishing with Phil o como nos decimos en Espanol, Pescando con Felipe. A beautiful night to be on the ocean with lots of sand bass to boot.

The best tackle was a 2-ounce green banana leadhead tipped with some fresh dead squid.

You can go Fishing with Phil on Friday and Saturday nights, 6:30pm-12pm. Just call 562 432 8993 for a reservation para pescar con Felipe muy pronto.

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10/07/2012

Video: Twilight Native Sun produces big bass and lots of fun

Go Fishing with Phil Twilight this Friday and Saturday
6:30-12pm
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Great times Fishing with Phil on the twilight Native Sun out of Long Beach Sportfishing. Market squid are back in the local environment and that means MORE BIG BASS. Captain Gabriel Ceballos expertly anchored the Fishing with Phil group over a honey hole of nice bass and the fun was on.

Sand and calico bass, sculpin, treefish, rockfish, octopus, and other species made for a great night of twilight fishing Saturday night. It wasn't longer after you dropped your bait down that you either had a bite or a hook-up.

The leadhead and Squid worked best of all for all species as Steve Dunkerley demonstrates in this new Phil Friedman Outdoors Production. It's BIG BASS TIME on the Native Sun this weekend, Fishing with Phil. We hope to see you soon.

Fishing with Phil trips are Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30pm-midnight. You can make a reservation on line at www.LongBeachSportfishing.com or by calling 562 432 8993.

It's BIG BASS TIME! Don't miss it the Friday and Saturday, 6:30pm-12 midnight on the Native Sun, Fishing with Phil.

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09/29/2012

VIDEO: Twilight Fishing with Phil Fun on the Native Sun

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Fun times last night as the sand bass came out to play along with some great weather. Some anglers managed over 5-sand bass and most everyone had a great catch of fine eating sculpin. Lots of great folks on board as I am happy to say that I made so new great friends.

The Fishing with Phil Twilight trips go every Friday and Saturday night's, 6:30pm-midnight. Beginners are welcome as we have PFO pro-staffers on deck to help you have a great time. Hope y0u can go Fishing with Phil soon.

Call 562 432 8993 or 424 237 0250 to get on the next Fishing with Phil trip

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09/22/2012

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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09/06/2012

Giant sand bass for old school Captain Dave Dodge

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Upon walking on board Captain Dave Dodge's private boat in Huntington Harbor, there are some glaring omissions in the wheelhouse. No sonar, no depth-sounder, no GPS. Dodge has been doing repairs to the vessel and had taken all of the electronics that many find absolutely essential for finding fish off the boat for a time.

“Great to see you guys,” said Dodge as he cordially welcomed Will Ebersman from Los Angeles and myself on board Friday at 3pm. “Let’s go big bass hunting.” Dodge had informed us to bring nothing lighter than 30-pound test and as heavy as 50-pound line. “We’ll be fishing some very nasty structure and these fish know how to take you right back in there.”

Dodge has had his 500-ton Master of Tow License for over 25-years. Presently, Dodge is a Tug Captain and Operations Manager for Sause Brothers in Long Beach Harbor. Dodge was also in the sportfishing business for many years. I remember one twilight trip in particular with him about 15-years ago when my oldest son Philip, then 7-years old caught a 8.5-pound sand bass on the Southern Cal. A poster of that memorable catch still adorns Philip’s grandfather’s wall at his workplace.

As we headed offshore, Dodge kept glancing back to the shoreline so he could lineup land bearings and locate his spot. Using land bearings to locate a sunken wreck or some other kind of structure that fish are likely to inhabit is a lost art.

Most young skippers simply input GPS numbers into a plotter and then drive to where the machine takes them. If the electronics failed, many would be lost. In the middle of a spirited political debate with Ebersman, Dodge pulled back on the throttles a few miles offshore and began to use binoculars to line up three land bearing. He dropped anchor and said “time to kick some bass.”

The structure that Dodge attempted to anchor near in the vast ocean was a mere 15-feet in length. “Cast around until we find the structure,” he said. On cast three, Ebersman had found it. “We’re in the right place,” said Dodge.

Big sardines were sent down to the bottom with 6-O hooks and 4-ounce torpedo sinkers. Ebersman hooked up first. “Turn the handle, turn the handle,” instructed Dodge. “Get that fish away from the structure.” Ebersman did just that and boated a nice fat 6-pound sand bass that was photographed and released. “That thing hit like a freight-train,” said Ebersman. “Now that was fun.”

From the very beginning, Dodge had told us that we would be big bass hunting. “I can take you to several places where we could catch smaller bass all night long,” he said. “Not tonight; we are after the big ones.”

We continued to catch and release sand bass to 8-pounds until 9-pm when we decided it was time to return home. There were a lot of causalities with the overgrown wily bass adept at gulping up a bait and heading back into the tiny wreck where one became hopelessly snared. “It’s all part of the game,” said Dodge. “In fact, it just makes it all the more interesting.”

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09/04/2012

Fishing with Phil this Friday and Saturday on the Native Sun. No license required Saturday

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You can go Fishing with Phil this Friday and Saturday night for twilight fishing on board the Native Sun out of Long Beach Sportfishing. The trips sail at 6:30pm and return around 12-midnight. The cost is $42.

No fishing license will be required on Saturday as September 8 is one of the two days a year the California Department of Fish and Game waves the requirement.

There will be raffle prizes, a video shot with you as the star, instruction from the Fishing with Phil pro-staffers and just a whole lot of fun. "The atmosphere changes when Phil Friedman is on board," said Will Ebersman from Los Angeles. "It feels like a big charter group where everyone has fun together and a lot of new friendships are made."

There has been some good sand bass fishing along with delicious eating sculpin on most trips. Bring some 3/4 ounce bannana leadheads as well as some 6-ounce torpedo sinkers and you'll be in good shape.

It's still warm out so there is no better way to escape the heat and catch some of the finest eating fish in the sea than a Fishing with Phil Adventure.

Please make a reservation at 562 432 8993 or you can pay with a credit card on line. See you this Friday and Saturday evening!

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Calling All Anglers - Take a Friend Fishing for Free on Saturday Sept. 8

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The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) encourages anglers to
go fishing with a friend or neighbor who doesn’t have a license this
Saturday, the second of two days in 2012 when fishing licenses are not
required.

DFG offers two Free Fishing Days each year - usually around the Fourth
of July and Labor Day weekend - when it’s legal to fish without a
sport fishing license. This year, the Free Fishing Days were set for the
Saturdays following Independence Day and Labor Day (July 7 and Sept.
8).

All other fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear
restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours and stream
closures remain in effect. Every angler must have an appropriate report
card if they are fishing for steelhead or sturgeon anywhere in the
state, or for salmon in the Smith and Klamath-Trinity River systems.

Free Fishing Days provide a low-cost way to give fishing a try. Some
DFG Regions offer a Fishing in the City program where anglers can go
fishing in major metropolitan areas. Fishing in the City and Free
Fishing Day clinics are designed to educate novice anglers about fishing
ethics, fish habits, effective methods for catching fish and fishing
tackle. Anglers can even learn how to clean and prepare fish for
eating.

Anglers should check the rules and regulations at
www.dfg.ca.gov/regulations/ for the waters they plan to fish. Wardens
will be on duty to enforce them. For more information on Free Fishing
Days, please visit www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/freefishdays.html.

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08/27/2012

PFO Radio Show and fans enjoy a wonderful weekend in Rosarito Beach

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Great times at the this past weekend as a group of Baja travelers headed south with Phil Friedman Outdoors to the Rosarito Beach Hotel.

"It's been 8-years since my wife Adriana and I have come down here," said John Olmos. "We walked all over town, shopped and ate delicious lobster. What a great time."

Randy and Krisma Crowell from Pink Fishing were also on the trip. Randy is a seasoned Baja traveler who has made such exotic trips in the past like surf adventures to Isla Natividad. They couple could be found in the middle of town enjoying carne asada tacos in a local gathering spot called El Norte where a Pink Fishing sticker now adorns the eatery. "This brings back so many great memories," said Randy. "I would totally drive down here next time," said Krisma. "This is just way too much fun."

The PFO Adventure started on the US side of the border where we parked in aa secure parking lot and took a Mexi-Coach bus to the historic Rosarito Beach Hotel. The 30-minute ride to the hotel took us along the stunning Baja coast where we could see the Coronado Islands, boats passing by and the jagged yet beautiful Baja coast.

The Rosarito Beach Hotel has become a second home to Phil Friedman Outdoors. The hotel has an incredible history. The hotel first opened to the public in 1925 and has attracted tourists from all over the world.

The beauty of the hotel, its Mexican ambiance, impeccable service, exquisite food and drinks attracted Hollywood stars and filmmakers making the Rosarito Beach Hotel the place to be for the rich and famous.

Guests included Orson Wells, Edward G. Robinson, Robert Stack, Gregory Peck, Vincent Price, Robert Preston, Spencer Tracy, and Anthony Quinn. One guest, Ali Khan, son of the Shah of Iran, visited the hotel in 1954 accompanied by sultry movie star Rita Hayworth.

The Rosarito Beach Hotel was visited by Marilyn Monroe, Lana Turner, Joan Bennett and Kim Novak. A sign above the lobby entrance states: "Through this door pass the most beautiful women in the world."

The PFO Group also enjoyed the Baja Blues Fest as Saturday at the hotel was so special with some of the best Blues artists from California provided a festive atmosphere with proceeds going to 6 local charities.

We made a trip to Ensenada to fish on the Gamefisher Ensenada with Captain Mike Slater. The Gamefisher is a nice a boat as you will find anywhere and Captain Mike Slater worked his tail off to find us fish. Unfortunately, it was just one off those days where we just didn't find the right kelp. We trolled by the First String in 72 degree water, found several vacant kelps, saw over 20 blue whales and had great meals.

In a continuing tradition, the PFO Group also brought over 30 bags of clothing to be distributed to a very poor orphanage in Tijuana, Baja California. This particular orphanage is off the radar in terms of receiving help. The walls are literally coming down in a single room where over 40 boys and girls have shelter. The entire group contributed to this effort hoping to make a difference in the lives of some of our dear friends to the south.

Cruz Soto from Wilmington, CA collected over 40-bags of clothing and other essential and delivered them to Pierpoint Landing in Long Beach. Don Ashley from Pierpoint Landing contributed tooth brushes, soap, shampoo, and more items for every single child. "This has become a very important part of every PFO trip to Rosarito Beach," said Ashley. "Pierpoint Landing is proud to be a part of it."

Drey and Lokey Rincon rode horses, ate Baja cuisine, walked through the town and felt like they had left the stress of the world behind. "The people down here just seen to be happier," said Drey.

RT Soriano had just spent the previous week with his children camping on a beach near Rosarito Beach but couldn't resist a return trip with the PFO gang to Baja. "The Rosarito Beach Hotel is phenomenal and I had a great time in town meeting some great new local friends," he said.

At night, Cruz Soto, Alex Hernandez and some others from the PFO group paid a gentleman $10 to set up a giant bonfire on the beach directly in front of the Rosarito Beach Hotel where they sipped down chilled bottles of Corona beer under a beautiful moon until after midnight.

We also did our first live BAJA NOW RADIO SHOW from the Rosarito Beach Hotel. The show featured some great things for you to do in Baja and included interviews with some of the great people who came down to Baja with PFO. This was the first of what we hope will be many more live shows form beautiful Baja California.

There was a lobster dinner in Puerto Nuevo, a great carnitas dinner at Flor de Michiocan in Rosarito Beach, people watching in the lobby of the Rosarito Beach Hotel, and the hospitality of some of the most gracious people on the face of this earth; the people of Baja California Norte.

The next PFO trip to Rosarito Beach is being planned now. Text or give Philip a call for all the details at 424 237 0250. Great times await you in Rosarito Beach.

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08/19/2012

Ensenada bite red hot! Fishing with Phil this Saturday on Gamefisher Ensenada

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Great fishing and very close to home for Ensenada based boats as the bite is red hot on a variety of species.

That has the group from PFO feeling very optomistic for an upcoming Ensenada trip.

"We are seeing it all right now," said Ensenada Gamefisher skipper, Mike Slater.

"Inside the Bay, there is great yellowtail, barracuda and bass action. Offshore, it's been wide open dorado, yellowtail with some great hits on bluefin tuna and albacore too."

Reports of a few more yellowfin tuna being caught very close to Ensenada just adds to the variety of fish being taken now. "You just don't know what is going to be on a kelp," said Slater. "The variety and mystery of what you might catch just makes this even more fun."

Anglers fishing Ensenada now would be wise to have a 25 and 40-pound outfit. A sardine with a 2-O to 5-O hook has been just perfect. Of course taking your time to choose a good hot bait is always helps. "You do want to choose a hot bait," said Slater "but there has been times when the fish would eat a dead bait."

Yo-yo iron refers to a kind of lure fishing that is very effective for yellowtail and tuna and has been effective on the floating kelps just off Ensenada. A yo-yo iron is a small heavy jig, (Sumo-5) that you sink down to about 150 feet and retrieve fast. When you get a bite, you set the hook by continuing to turn the handle of your reel until the fish pulls line against the drag. Blue and white has been very effective for yellowtail while blue and chrome and solid chrome has been a fabulous way to hook a tuna.

Slater was just on the Baja Now Radio Show with even more information and tackle tips.

As if great fishing were not enough, Slater also reports that the ocean has been like a big lake with sunny days and flat calm seas. The Phil Friedman Outdoors gang will be out with Slater this Saturday. It sounds like we are headed for the trip of a lifetime.

Don't miss the new Baja Now Radio show with Phil Friedman every Thursday, 9:30-10pm as you will get all the very latest from beautiful Baja California.

Top photo: File photo of Scott Thomas from Redondo Beach with a beautiful Baja dorado.

Bottom photo: File photo of Philip Friedman from Torrance with a nice Baja albacore.

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