I can't help but think SD people are still coming up for the OC show knowing it's the bigger show, along with LA folks and beyond. Haven't been to the Del Mar show, but looks like you at least scored some deals.

Quote from: Tim524 on March 24, 2026, 08:08:31 PMThe weather is nice up there right now, I'm going in a couple weeks but keep in mind most areas are closed for fishing until last weekend of April (Fishmas) Lower Owens is open but most Lakes are still closed. Enjoy, it is beautiful with all the snow capped mountains The Regulations are posted near the water as far as barbless hooks and take limits, they do check

The weather window was perfect for this, doesn't even look to be any wind on Friday in the valley.

I'm going to fish Goodale Creek and the Upper Owens, probably just south of Benton Crossing. It looks like both are CnR, scentless, barbless artificials only. I will also do a hike to Convict Lake which it appears is no-touchy right now.

My original plan of staying in Lone Pine was getting ruined by the mountain portals being seasonally closed, otherwise I might have sprung for golden trout down there.

Hoping my barb mashing is sufficient, I didn't do the q-tip test on the flies I just mashed on today.

The weather is nice up there right now, I'm going in a couple weeks but keep in mind most areas are closed for fishing until last weekend of April (Fishmas) Lower Owens is open but most Lakes are still closed. Enjoy, it is beautiful with all the snow capped mountains The Regulations are posted near the water as far as barbless hooks and take limits, they do check

Spur of the moment trip! Alicia wants to camp for the first time, one night excursion. I settled on the eastern Sierras as I have never been. Gonna do Thursday into Friday. Was gonna do Lone Pine area but seems like it might be a bit boring with the mountain roads closed. Gotta keep the lady entertained too, not just a fishing trip. But, you know...

Might stay a little further north at a BLM campground then push north the next day to the Upper Owens.

Bringing 4wt fly rod and UL gear. Gotta start crimping my barbs.

Yeah, I would think San Diego would draw a bigger crowd too   Oh well, we still had a good time and it was a nice day to be out and about.

Steve's buddy, Max said hello to us, looks like he and his girlfriend were enjoying the show too 

Hahaha, well done Tim. I wonder why the SD shows are not as big? This is the fishing capital down here so it always boggles my mind why it's usually smaller.

Well, The PCS Show in Del Mar was ok at best   Not as big, and to me it didn't have the "vibe" or excitement of the Costa Mesa Show. Some of the vendors were not there but some deals were still available. I picked up a Ditch Bag and an ACR brand PLB for my boat, saved some money on that purchase It was fun but still spent money like it was Janie's Birthday at Bass Pro     Oh yeah, eyeballed some Pontoons too 

Quote from: jrodda on March 21, 2026, 10:57:46 PM...Surprised I haven't seen more round rays these past few years, though. Not that I'm disappointed.

Yes! Didn't miss getting "minus 1" round and thornback rays.

Quote from: Tim524 on March 21, 2026, 07:25:08 PMOne way to clear out a crowd, walk on the beach with a Bow 

At Big Bear Lake on the boardwalk with lots of tourists, it's interesting to see the reaction. Most are curious.
The locals all praise me to keep up the good work.

- Keith

I've heard the same about Seal Beach but haven't spent much time at all there. I normally leap frog it between Sunset and Belmont. Surprised I haven't seen more round rays these past few years, though. Not that I'm disappointed.

Back in the 90's I would see a guy bow fishing Torrey Pines all the time. By 2000 I've never seen him again.