Author Archives: Jack Elliott

Midday at the Oasis

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Jack Elliott

I spent Labor Day Monday hiking around a hot and windy Caliente Canyon and lounging poolside under the willow and cottonwood trees to escape the midday swelter. Although many long sections of the creek were bone dry, there was still … Continue reading →

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19 Inch Halibut

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Jack Elliott

A few bites yesterday afternoon, a 19-incher today, maybe a keeper tomorrow.

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Surf Fishing For Halibut

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Jack Elliott

Throwin’ lures for flatties on a late afternoon rising tide. Related Posts: Halibut 48 Pound White Seabass

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Southern Hemi Scraps at Malibu

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Jack Elliott

The tail end of the swell that exploded against the California coast this week working through Malibu yesterday afternoon. Uni to go. We weren’t the only ones stoked by the surf. The powerful long period swell had rolled urchins ashore … Continue reading →

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Summertime Soda Lake

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Jack Elliott

The steep grassy hills of the Temblor Range form the Carrizo Plain’s northeastern edge, while the Caliente Range runs the length of its southwestern flank. The opposing mountains shed seasonal rain onto the flatland, which seeps toward the lowest portion … Continue reading →

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