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SaltwaterKing · 11-20-2007, 06:53 AM

Hey folks,

I just got back from Dana Point Harbor with 2 small catches. Being new to fishing, I really have no idea what kind of fish this is. I'll post some pictures up, but in brief:

I went around 9:30PM during the low tide and used squid as bait. Tied a 1.5 oz. sinker to the end of the line, and a hook about 24" away. I cut up the squid into 1" pieces.

At first, I was casting further into the harbor without much luck. Caught a ray/skate over the weekend by casting further into the harbor. Today I tried the same thing without much luck, but decided to cast into the shallower end and was able to catch this fish:

Can someone please help me identify this fish?

Also, are there any other techniques associated with fishing in a harbor (or if you have direct experience with Dana Point Harbor, have any pointers?)

Well thanks for reading. I may head out again tomorrow an hour or two before high tide to test out my luck.

PADavid · 11-20-2007, 07:37 AM

Where is the photo?

11-20-2007, 06:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
SaltwaterKing Fishing King Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 450 Rep Power: 45	Fish identification help Hey folks, I just got back from Dana Point Harbor with 2 small catches. Being new to fishing, I really have no idea what kind of fish this is. I'll post some pictures up, but in brief: I went around 9:30PM during the low tide and used squid as bait. Tied a 1.5 oz. sinker to the end of the line, and a hook about 24" away. I cut up the squid into 1" pieces. At first, I was casting further into the harbor without much luck. Caught a ray/skate over the weekend by casting further into the harbor. Today I tried the same thing without much luck, but decided to cast into the shallower end and was able to catch this fish: Can someone please help me identify this fish? Also, are there any other techniques associated with fishing in a harbor (or if you have direct experience with Dana Point Harbor, have any pointers?) Well thanks for reading. I may head out again tomorrow an hour or two before high tide to test out my luck.

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11-20-2007, 07:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
PADavid Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bucks, Co. PA Posts: 485 Rep Power: 48	Where is the photo?

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