I was out there and saw you out there! Said I loved the vids as we passed by. It was my first time halibut fishing and hooked up on a 34 inch for my first ever halibut around 3:30 and then I hooked up on a 28 and a half. My friend also hooked up on one as well so three in the boat for my first time and two for me.

Great video, Chris! Nice presentation on catching smelt as well as the patience needed to catch halibut. Some of my best halibut fishing has been done with smelt, which stay lively much longer than anchovies. Also, you demonstrate the “big bait, big fish” motto very, very well! Thanks!

bro, now you are smiling a lot more and looking super positive! Your subs will start to increase exponentially. keep it up!

You are a funny guy Chris. I haven’t tried the celebratory dance move… I may have to. Keep the vids coming!

Nice fish, you are a pro, by yourself, you bring it in and gaff it, nice.

one of the best fisherman that puts out great videos to help the community. Thanks

Great adventure Chris! Keep em coming.

Thanks for the video dude! Nice to see a report when I can’t make it up there. Fishing there used to be very fruitful, but has gotten tougher over the years. Striper started showing back up tho. Keep up the videos!

Good content again Chris thanks bro , Been waiting for an episode 🤝

Tomales bay is a nice area. Interesting, seeing it from the water, I've only driven by.

Nice job. Way to make it challenging!

Go Chris Go! I can’t imagine having to fish for my bait first! Lmbo. It’s tough stopping at Walmart to get worms for me… lol. Hugs from Aunt Tere in Kentucky 💞 give Alice and the kids a hug from me.

Those r the best trips . Cold drink in ur hand and thinking of life! Lol. Nice halibut

Good content, keep'em coming Chris

Great catch Chris!!! Nice dancing...lol

The bait you caught were nice, also! Nice hali!

Never apologize. You are living the Dream 💭

Another great video 👍🏻

Great stuff, I’ve learned a ton! I’ve got to try the bobber sabiki up here on Humboldt Bay.

Cool thanks buddy for sharing

Bro! That one hand gaff game is tight!

Way to go bro. Nice halibut. Love your videos, lots of good info. Tight lines.

@ChrisPfish2

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Looks nice an relaxing and little wind compared to SF Bay. Persistence paid off. Nice fish.

Nice, excellent job👍

Great catched.

Nice Fish Chris!!! I remember watching your first video in Tomales Bay, hoping to catch one there myself this year. Do you fish the south end of the bay?

Man I'd love to do that trip with you... great stuff!

More great vids Chris, one thing you could check, once u have a salmon on the boat you can fish for ground fish but you need to use barbless hooks and if you use bait on the hook the hooks need to be circle…

I went on a charter out to sf bar and we did really good biggest one was a 42 inch halibut

Hey Chris - is it tough to get to the Ocean from Nick's or Lawson's landing? Have you ever launched at Lawson's? I'm trying to plan a combo salmon halibut trip and the Google Earth pic shows a lot of white water going around Tomales point. Love your videos by the way.

Hi Chris, Nice Catch 👍🏼 , You’re allowed to use four rods at the same time there at TB? Thank you and Stay safe.

Nice! Do you use any baits on the sabiki to catch the baitfish??

I could even set you up with a hobie kayak if ya wanted. Plenty of other fishing as well

Chris, I think that fish that broke your line was most likely a halibut. When I lived in So Cal. me and my brother went out and while fishing for bait my brother hooked something huge he finally got it to the surface and where we got a look at it and it was a halibut about 35”. We were fishing off a boat dock and I didn’t have a net. It ended up breaking the 4 lb test he was using.

I live in East bay, let me know if you ever need a fishing buddy, I’ll bring the food, hold a go pro if need be and help you get some more halibut in the boat

There's been a few times fishing for bait and tamales catching little baits willing them in then catching hell a bit never got them in because we use such a lot line but it happens more than often

Dude Blue Dream by ZHU goes so hard

Glad you hooked up… 👍

Did you launch at Tamales or Bodega? Is trolling inefficient in those waters? Would drifting anchovies work better there than smelt if you had them? I think most prefer an incoming tide when fishing for halibut in SF bay…why do you like an outgoing tide at Tamales? Lastly, like you I enjoy having company when fishing in my boat and I totally agree with you that fishing solo can be fun too…freedom to do what you want and to go where and when you want without approval, tacit or otherwise. I can always live with decisions I make on the water…not always the case with guests.

Hey man. Can u recommend a charter boat for a few guys to do something similar to what your doing?? Like half moon bay or San Francisco bay trip. Even a delta trip?? Thanks man really like the content

@TheFrogfeeder

3 жыл бұрын

Go on the lovely Martha out of sf, they the best. But this is their last week of halibut, salmon coming up

Nice Hali Chris! Didn’t want to drop a crab pot while your at it?

Whats the point of 3 way swivel on top if weight can be clipped to bottom clip of pitbulls rig?

Which launch did you use?

Hey Chris, I was just out at Tomales for the first time crabbing and was planning on trying to catch a halibut in between pulls. We ended up not Halibut fishing becuase we were pretty busy with our nets and couldn't find a good spot to catch Smelt. What part of Tomales do you typically find the smelt? Closer to the mouth, near Hog Island? Appreciate any pointers you can provide. Thanks!

@ChrisPfish2

2 жыл бұрын

fish for smelt around the eel grass. They like to be in by the protection.

I learned the hard way when i was young not to use to light line fishing i had a salmon attack my sabiki while reeling in 3 anchovies

Bodega Bay to Tomales Bay, I prefer fishing in July, August, and September.

Did he retrieve his bobber ?

Where do you launch your boat when you go out to tomales bay?

@tonytube32

2 жыл бұрын

There's only 1 boat launch. Miller boat launch. If u have a fiberglass boat watch the tides the water can get pretty low.

@terrybenton4047

2 жыл бұрын

Ok, awesome, thank you for the info. Fish on 🎣

Where did you launch?

At what foot tide is it okay to launch your boat? I watch the tide charts and it moves from -.07 to 6. Is it okay to launch at say 2 foot tide? or what is the lowest you can launch before getting stuck?

@ChrisPfish2

2 жыл бұрын

boat size matters. if your at 1 foot with an incoming tide you can most likely get in. 2ft you will have no problem unless you have a monster. hope that helps, thanks for watching

👍🎣

If ya ever want to make the drive north to Humboldt county and experience another great Cali hali fishery let me know. Bring your boat or I have a 16 foot tracker bass boat I fish the bay with

@Brandon-se5oo

3 жыл бұрын

Your bay is okay

@doughardy6285

3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever fished up here

I think catching bait is better than buying bait because smelt work better than anchovies in my opinion

Love getting that live bait!!!!

Tie another rope to the front of the sea anchor........Makes pulling it in reel easy.

Another Great video. I'm getting closer to getting out there myself. I've been wanting go but i'm still being a big wimp lol. I've never had my boat in the bay, not sure where to launch or what routes to follow (as far as depths and running aground etc). It looks calm enough for sure. Anyway, thanks for the confidence booster. Like, if you can do it so can we or I. haha.

@am44_67

3 жыл бұрын

Launch out of Emeryville dude

I peed a little when he admitted he had a 4 incher...lol

Great video buddy 👍🏻🎣 that’s a nice fatty

Dude, take me out with you for my first Butt ever!!! I live in Santa Rosa and will pay for gas, bait ect...Down to hit it during the week/any day!!! Double edit, I'm also a solid first mate and know how to fish, can net fish, and can rig my own shit!

wassssssup

What’s up Chris. How do I contact you about sponsorship

@ChrisPfish2

Жыл бұрын

my IG is chrispfish2 or email is chrispfish2@gmail.com

Inside Tomales is considered ocean? Multi rod

@HazardousCliff

3 жыл бұрын

it is believe or not

I tried this today but no luck on the halibut ☹️

@ChrisPfish2

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the report. I am waiting a few more weeks for that spot. What was water temp?

@iReelyFish

Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisPfish2 it was 55-56

@ChrisPfish2

Жыл бұрын

@@iReelyFish Thanks for that info. Warm enough for a bite, at 58 it should be a go!

@iReelyFish

Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisPfish2 hopefully not Much longer. It’s going to cool off again this week! Seems like spring is taking its sweet time. Hopefully by the end of the month!

12:29 ... Drumroll please...

I think you got sharked while bait fishing

Can we get a picture of a fried Fish on a hoodie/Tshirt that says ChrisPFish? Crispy fish you get it :D

that was hard to watch

You a goon for posting this

@ChrisPfish2

2 ай бұрын

look in the mirror internet tough guy

@adincasarotti2701

Ай бұрын

@@ChrisPfish2 why would you post abt this im all for KZread and fishing but your gonna ruin it

What’s the weight? No one cares about the length. It’s the girth that counts!!!