The new, secret halibut lure is the sabiki, at least when fished by this gentleman. While fishing for jacksmelt from the pier he hooked and landed a 24" halibut around noon today. Well done, sir. It makes a person think that there may be few more lurking in the clam channel....

    Kristen Highfill sent in this report and photos from last weekend:"7 inch crab off the pier! Two days of full pots! All big. Monster surf perch of the beach! Awesome week at Lawsons Landing. Family had a crab feast and fish tacos. Best fresh food! Such a great Fathers Day week! Thank you!!" I'm glad the perch and crab decided to cooperate for you. Remember when I said crabbing was slow? That was so last week. The Dungeness have moved into Tomales Bay as well as the outer bay. This morning one group had 24 Dungeness in their four traps on the pier. I'm kind of surprised that halibut could even find a place to lay on the bottom with all those crab there...

   No salmon brought in here today (it was more than a little windy) so here's a picture of yesterday's salmon:"Herb, Rich, and myself 2 12 pounders 1 26 pounder and a couple of dinks at 15 and 4 on Tuesday" That report courtesy of Tom Carter. I guess that knowing they're out there is almost as good as being there catching them. Right?