OUTPOST.El Nino is our friend: ``I've been fishing in the (Santa Monica) Bay 25 years, and I've never heard of yellowfin caught so close to the coast,'' said Del Mar skipper Rick Oefinger, after a 23-pound tuna was boated on the sport-fishing vessel Saturday, just two miles southwest of Point Dume. A smattering of yellowfins and dorado have also been caught in the last week off Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz islands Santa Cruz Islands An island group of the southwest Pacific Ocean in the southeast Solomon Islands. They were discovered in 1595. . Keep an eye on the fish reports. It may be only a matter of time until the warm waters from the south push more exotics into the waters off Los Angeles and Ventura counties. We here at Outpost are sharpening our hooks and suggest you do the same. Benefit triathlon: The 1997 Nautica Malibu Triathlon, which benefits the Pediatric AIDS pediatric AIDS AIDS acquired HIV perinatally or by 'vertical'–maternal-infant transmission; children with PAIDS may become symptomatic–lymphoid interstitial pneumonia, encephalopathy, recurrent bacterial infection, Candida Foundation, takes place Sunday at Zuma Beach. Eight-time Ironman champion Paula Nowby-Frasier joins Olympic cyclist Lance Armstrong, competing for the first time since his battle with cancer. HIV- positive triathlete tri·ath·lete n. One who competes in a triathlon. Jim Howley, former Baywatch star Alexandra Paul, model Kim Alexis and the casts of ``Grace Under Fire'' and ``Dave's World'' will take part in a relay. The triathlon begins at 7:30 a.m. at the west end of Zuma Beach, by the Trancas tower. The team fee is $95, and teams wishing to participate may register on race day or from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the race location. Spectators are welcomed. Information: (818) 707-8866. Stay in line: The National In-Line Skating Championships will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Santa Monica Pier The Santa Monica Pier is located at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California and is a prominent landmark. Attractions The pier contains Pacific Park, a family amusement park with a large ferris wheel. , the last stop of a 10-city tour across the country. The top 100 skaters from the tour will compete for points and cash prizes in street course, vertical ramp and street and ``vert'' doubles. Races are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. If life hands you berries . . .: Make jam. Big Pines Recreation Center, west of Wrightwood on the Angeles Crest Highway The Angeles Crest Highway is a two-lane (one lane of travel in each direction) segment of California State Route 2 in the United States. The road is 66 miles in length, with its western terminus at the intersection at Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge and its eastern (2), sponsors a 1-1/2-mile hike for a look at native edible berries in the Valyermo Ranger District of the Angeles National Forest The Angeles National Forest (ANF) was established by executive order on December 20, 1892 as the San Gabriel Timberland Reserve. It covers over 2,600 km² (650,000 acres) and is located in the San Gabriel Mountains of Los Angeles County, just north of the metropolitan area of Los . Chokecherries, blackberries, currants, elderberries and rose hips are flourishing in California and are all suitable for jam and jelly making. The hike starts at 1 p.m. Saturday and lasts 90 minutes. Information: (760) 249-3504. Bass stamp: Anglers will again be required to purchase a stamp to fish for striped bass striped bass moronesaxatilis. . Senate Bill 699, authored by Sen. Richard Rainey (R-Walnut Creek) requires that the monies received from the $3.50 bass stamp (estimated at $1.4 million a year) be deposited in the Fish and Game preservation fund to be spent on striped bass and its habitat. The bill was sponsored by several California angling organizations, including United Anglers, the California Striped Bass Association and the Sportfishing sport·fish·ing n. The sport of catching fish using a rod and reel. Noun 1. sportfishing - the act of someone who fishes as a diversion fishing field sport, outdoor sport - a sport that is played outdoors Protection Alliance. The new law takes effect Jan. 1. Saltwater symposium: South Coast Sportfishing sponsors six seminars with instruction by top West Coast anglers and trollers. How-to topics include big-game fishing for marlin and swordfish swordfish, large food and game fish, Xiphias gladius, of the warmer Atlantic and Pacific waters, related to the sailfish. It is named for its sharp, broad, elongated upper jaw, which it uses to flail and pierce its prey of smaller fish, rising beneath a school , party-boat basics (tackle, bait and rigging) and trolling techniques. Each hour-long seminar is $15, and net proceeds Net Proceeds The amount received after all costs are deducted from the sale of a piece of property or security. Notes: In the case of an investor selling a security, net proceeds represent the proceeds from the sale minus any trading costs (i.e. commissions). will benefit United Anglers, a saltwater fish-preservation group. The symposium is Sept. 11 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Shark Island Yacht Club in Newport Beach. Information: (714) 258-2344. Heavy on the mako mako (mä`kō), heavy-bodied, fast-swimming shark, genus Isurus, highly prized as a game fish. Also known as the sharp-nosed mackerel shark, it is a member of the mackerel shark family, which also includes the great white shark and the : International Gamefish Tournaments sponsors the Mako Gran Prix Friday through Sunday out of Dana Point. Teams of up to five may register at 7 p.m. Friday at Michael's Supper Club in Dana Point; all participants must be present for registration and the captain's briefing. The tournament starts at 7 a.m. Saturday and 6:30 a.m. Sunday, and ends at 5 p.m. each day. There are cash prizes totaling $50,000. Entry fee is $475 per team. Information: (714) 258-0445. Bass beware: The WON BASS U.S. Open will be held at Lake Mead from Sept. 15-17, with prizes that include a new $27,000 boat, awarded for the largest bass of the tournament. Information: (714) 546-4370, ext. 38. |
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