Hey Hammer Guys!

[Joey805]

Sup Pete! Glad you decided to join us. Hey guys, say hello to Mr Big Hammer himself, Pete (aka Leapin Bass). Along with him, we have Josh (Team Striper) who is a member of the Big Hammer Pro Staff.

All we need now is for Larry to pop in here and we'll be one big happy family.

If anyone here knows swimbait fishing it's them, these are the guys who's mastered it.


Welcome aboard!

Joey

[creekster]

Okay, Hi Pete, welcome to the board. How are you? And the family? How's the dog doing?......just kiddin...just kiddin...just joking Pete..lol.. [img]smileys/[/img]
Hey Pete, I would like to know when is the best time to fish East Goleta Beach for Halibut, like tides and time of year? Or should I just go when ever I have the time?
I have read your reports before and the articles on the Hammer site but I would like to get it straight from you. Oh yeah, how about color and you prolly go with a 3 inch swimbait,yes?
Also, the sand bar at the entrance to S.B. Harbor is that a good area to throw Hammers?
Thanks Pete, and again welcome to the board [img]smileys/[/img]

[Leapin Bass]

Anytime you can go.


Actually, East Goleta is one of the few beaches I feel fishes better at a low tide than on a high or rising tide. I'm not sure if it really has anything to do with the fish but there seems to be fewer weeds in the water at low/falling tide.


I stick to three basic color patterns of 3" Hammers.


Opaque: #60 Sea Wolf or #41 'Chovy
White/Pearlish Belly: #02 Wookie Wacker, #75 Silverside, #12 Mackerel, or #27 Pepper Trout
Clear/Silver Belly: #34 Green Sardine


I've done okay at the Sand Bar but I usually do better at East/West Beach from about 100 yards East of Stearn's Wharf continuing West all the way to the harbor.


If you are ever interested in seeing how we fish these things in person you are more than welcome to join me. E-mail me at leapinbass@yahoo.com and I will add you to my list. A lot of my trips are last minute so be ready.

[creekster]

Excellent Pete,
Thanks for the info.
I would like to join you. I will fire you an e-mail.
YOU can also p.m. me here when you go on the spur of the momment.

[pEsCaDoR]

speaking of pete's family, pete has the only toddler (at the time) that you could put two reels in front of (a spinning reel and a baitcaster) and he will pick up each on and crank it THE CORRECT WAY. yes you read that right folks, he even got it on video.


pete, do you still have that video up on the net? that was awesome.


oh yah, sorry i couldnt pull out the extra ten bucks for a free t shirt at the day at the docks dude. hehehe.

[Batman]

Hey Pete! Nice to have you as a member.


About that shirt, I wanted one at the fred hall show so I tried to buy $60 in big hammer baits but I only got half way. I forgot all about the shirt at the cash register and didn't remember that I didn't buy one till I got home[img]smileys/[/img]Oh well ther is always next year.


Batman

[crawford23]

Hey Pete glad you are here and i really liek the Big Hammer swimbaits. Had to go to the tackle shop today to pick some more up along with some other stuff for the weekend. While Iw as there I was talking with a guy going on the BH Calico trip. Sure sounds like it is gonna be a great time. I'm sure everyone here would love to get a report and pics from the trip once it is done.

[Leapin Bass]

T-shirts. All we have right now in both Black or White is XXL. We have been meaning to get more made but haven't been able to yet.


If any member of this board wants a T-shirt shoot me an e-mail with your size. I can't guarantee when we'll get them but I will only charge you our cost plus shipping which will be considerably cheaper than ordering it through the web.


The video of my son reeling can be seen here:
http://www.petenjen.com/pierce-reeling.avi

[Sinker]

Pete WELCOME INDEED.


Guys we all owe Pete and his Pro-Staffers a big thank you as most of our Tips and Tricks are articles from them which they have graciously allowed us to use.


BTW, that video of Pete's son is from awhile ago and it was impressive to say the least.


For those that are not aware Pete - Big Hammer and the Pro-Staffers are all Golden Sinker Award winners as is Pete's original personal fishing site.


Did you guys know that Pete also builds rods that would blow your mind - very nice indeed.


If we all ask real nice maybe we can talk Pete and his Pro-Staffers to do an hour each on different days in the Guest Speaker Chat Room and answer our questions on swimbait fishing.


Hey Batty - My Daughter has a Big Hammer T-Shirt and looks GREAT in it.


So Big Hammer Swimbaits and Assalt Lures are very well represented.


Pete again welcome and make sure you have a brew and put in a vote for me at the next Beer Party. Also remember if you ever head out to Florida to drop me a line as you have a place to stay.

[creekster]

Hey Pete,

What do you prefere to use when fishing for halibut in the surf, a spinning reel or a baitcaster?