Today in the Boo - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 05-30-2011, 08:19 PM

I got my first idea of what its like to peddle and peddle and peddle and peddle and....you get the story. We stayed out for hours in some of the most amazing conditions. I'm sure everyone in our group has a bone in their body that needs massage, or, possibly a band-aid. The trip was full moments that can only be described by each individual that was there.........Rob, Matt, Sasha & his Dad, Eric, and Frank.

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ericko · 05-30-2011, 08:47 PM

ok ill start....im the fool that said lets do this roby and as you can see i started the day wet from head to toe. Nothing lost but rudder pin snapped bait tank motor mount broke all reals are going to the shop for a tune up there full of sand cell phone forgot was in my pocket is trash the worst part was my diabetic meter also in pocket no longer works...the second try was a piece of cake once we all got out frank sent us on A long trip, the swell was large lets just sat i felt like chumming the water....with me not feeling well things broke i called it a day at 1130.no fish seen or caught..total expense kayak repair $10 ,4 real tune up $80, up grade on phone $500 droid comando water resistant....diabetic meter dont no yet but the praying that insurance will take care of it originally $800................TIME WITH MY KAYAK BUDDIES PRICELESS...

roby · 05-30-2011, 08:51 PM

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ericko ok ill start....im the fool that said lets do this roby and as you can see i started the day wet from head to toe. Nothing lost but rudder pin snapped bait tank motor mount broke all reals are going to the shop for a tune up there full of sand cell phone forgot was in my pocket is trash the worst part was my diabetic meter also in pocket no longer works...the second try was a piece of cake once we all got out frank sent us on A long trip, the swell was large lets just sat i felt like chumming the water....with me not feeling well things broke i called it a day at 1130.no fish seen or caught..total expense kayak repair $10 ,4 real tune up $80, up grade on phone $500 droid comando water resistant....diabetic meter dont no yet but the praying that insurance will take care of it originally $800................TIME WITH MY KAYAK BUDDIES PRICELESS...

Hell yeah!!!!

tagyak · 05-30-2011, 08:58 PM

oh sh!t, i thought that was a boat out there in the water. i didn't put 2 & 2 together till i read ericks post.
sorry to hear about the monitor, hopefully it is covered by insurance and lack of fish. but really it has to have been better than spending this holiday with a father-in-law that is a major diva that i have a personality problem with......

looking forward to hitting the water soon!!!!

wiredantz · 05-30-2011, 08:59 PM

Okay I am second!!

Before i got out i stowed everything that can move inside my kayak, including my HAT (Roby).Nothing is on top of the kayak but the bait tank and the seat.

From all the PM's i received in the past on how to stay dry, i now happily sit by the water and watch them break i count the waves and wait for the lull., i do this 3 or 4 times and finally wait for the last wave to come in, as the last wave goes back into the ocean i hop in my kayak and paddle as fast as i can. Home free... Then i open the front hatch, put my hat and rod and reels into place take out my fishing bag etc.

I had never experienced swells like the swells we had there today... I mean i literally felt like Patrick Swazee going up that big swell and all the way down. It was like a roller coaster.

Had lots of fun...

On the way back i packed everything in again.

On the way back i took my time, and i got as close as I could. I coun'ted the sets waited for the lull paddle in as fast i can Jumped out and was home free. I stayed dried

WahooUSMA · 05-31-2011, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericko

ok ill start....im the fool that said lets do this roby and as you can see i started the day wet from head to toe. Nothing lost but rudder pin snapped bait tank motor mount broke all reals are going to the shop for a tune up there full of sand cell phone forgot was in my pocket is trash the worst part was my diabetic meter also in pocket no longer works...the second try was a piece of cake once we all got out frank sent us on A long trip, the swell was large lets just sat i felt like chumming the water....with me not feeling well things broke i called it a day at 1130.no fish seen or caught..total expense kayak repair $10 ,4 real tune up $80, up grade on phone $500 droid comando water resistant....diabetic meter dont no yet but the praying that insurance will take care of it originally $800................TIME WITH MY KAYAK BUDDIES PRICELESS...

Yup...Priceless!

Iceman · 05-31-2011, 08:02 AM

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kayak repair $10

cha ching

Reminds me of the good ol days where we would set out to try new spots all the time. Places like Mission Beach, Coronado, IB, Puerto Nuevo, Salsepuedes......always an adventure. That is kayak fishing!

bus kid · 05-31-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

cha ching

LMFAO

yaksailor · 05-31-2011, 12:28 PM

Nice story and pics. Yeah, it was pumping this weekend. Yard sales inevitable.

bubblehide · 05-31-2011, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericko

ok ill start....im the fool that said lets do this roby and as you can see i started the day wet from head to toe. Nothing lost but rudder pin snapped bait tank motor mount broke all reals are going to the shop for a tune up there full of sand cell phone forgot was in my pocket is trash the worst part was my diabetic meter also in pocket no longer works...the second try was a piece of cake once we all got out frank sent us on A long trip, the swell was large lets just sat i felt like chumming the water....with me not feeling well things broke i called it a day at 1130.no fish seen or caught..total expense kayak repair $10 ,4 real tune up $80, up grade on phone $500 droid comando water resistant....diabetic meter dont no yet but the praying that insurance will take care of it originally $800................TIME WITH MY KAYAK BUDDIES PRICELESS...

Wow, sorry to hear that, I hope insurance picks it up for you.

On another note, the drop off by the buoy almost always produces the rock fish.

Aaron&Julie · 05-31-2011, 09:25 AM

Where's the Boo?
Don't usually see shorebreak like that at La Jolla, so figuring up your Long Beach way.
Sounds like fun, mostly.
A 17" salmon grouper is pretty good size for inshore fishing. And a 12" rockfish to boot will make quite a few fish tacos. Yumm!

Flyfisher70 · 05-31-2011, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron&Julie

Where's the Boo?

Malibu

radastaff · 05-31-2011, 11:31 AM

Malibu
LA county

nice meeting you all
i was suprised u guys were still at the launch when i came in
iam always the last one back in it seems
but the wind was getting nasty
i was onw around 6:30am

too bad the howling winds dropped the water temp over 5 degrees too on sunday
ugg

that spot can cause injuries when its pumpin
and reports said 1-2 footers
NOT!
try 4-5 shore break dumpers

always stow ure hat

good idea to wait a few sets there
when its pumpin
to get a feel for the lull
both at launch and landing
getting suprised by a sneaker when u thought it was a lull
is no fun

def not like LJ with the long shallow beach

sorry bout the loss of gear
it was a stowing day fur sure

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaron&Julie

Where's the Boo?
Don't usually see shorebreak like that at La Jolla, so figuring up your Long Beach way.
Sounds like fun, mostly.
A 17" salmon grouper is pretty good size for inshore fishing. And a 12" rockfish to boot will make quite a few fish tacos. Yumm!

knightnsd · 05-31-2011, 12:24 PM

Was out Memorial day and turned around from Mission Bay jetty, earlier in the week I felt your pain on ffice:smarttags" />lace w:st="on">La Jollalace> shores and was blessed that few people caught my act beaching last Wed. All four poles tangled as my yak tossed on a wave breaking behind me, hate those double break days when you need eyes in front and behind to watch the waves. Thank God the poles tangled so I kept them all, as only my best pole was tied down, another lesson learned. That day I placed my gaff below as well in the hold, jigs cut-off and placed in bait tank but my new Torium was christened and scraped repeatedly on the shoreline as I played in the surf with my paddle 20 yards out. Tore all the reels apart, lost a .38 cent washer on the Torium that has been or order for a week, thank God for online schematics, it was the drag-bearing thrust washer that rolled through my entire garage somewhere. Got smart and ordered all of the washers for spares just in case of a future repeat that I am hoping is a long time away. Only thing I ended up losing was the bait tank pick-up tube, my dignity, and a lot of time of cleaning reels! That is what I think I lost, I'll find out when I am out later this week, surf-willing.ffice

ffice" />>>

Dan · 05-30-2011, 08:52 PM

nice photos! thumpy, but it looks like you just have to get through one and you're home free....ericko: good for you for having that attitude!

If I get out and the current is going uphill, I get all bitchy.

jorluivil · 05-30-2011, 09:07 PM

Although I only ended up with a 17" Bocaccio and 12" Rock Cod all I can say is that it was simply amazing. I have never had as much adrenaline pumping through my body as I did today before the launch just before the landing and everything in between. Much Like Ericko I too took up Roby on an invite to venture out in the open, once we got there it was game on. I have never had my heart beating as fast as I did today just before we landed, the difference between YEAH!!!! and OMFG!!!! was seconds, literally. At the end of the day we all made back home, some a little beat and others a little lighter in the wallet but WE MADE IT HOME. Looking forward to the next trip with the BWE Gang!!!!!

Lets_Fish · 05-30-2011, 09:18 PM

Looks like time on the water enjoyed by all.

Sorry to hear about the launch loses & hope your insurance covers the lost.

StinkyMatt · 05-30-2011, 09:30 PM

First the good:

Launched and landed without incident.

The rest was a little frustrating:

I get sea sick easily (big sissy) Never chummed but felt it a little.

Sold my FF a few days ago and my new one is scheduled to arrive Tuesday. New place no FF. This place was SUPER fishy, kelp, bait, deep drop offs.

STUPID me, I got a nice fish I couldn't properly identify on the spot, for some reson I had the minimum size all mixed up. Ended up releasing a nice 24" fissshy.

Sorry to see Erick get his ass handed to him. Bet you'll make it up on the next trip!

ericko · 05-30-2011, 09:38 PM

had the $$$ for ya but forgot to give it to ya sorry..

yakrider · 06-01-2011, 02:26 PM

awesome report!
glad to hear no injuries were reported...
that place can be very unforgiving...
and nFrank...way to go getting out dry!
way better fishing warm, eh?

05-30-2011, 08:19 PM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Today in the Boo I got my first idea of what its like to peddle and peddle and peddle and peddle and....you get the story. We stayed out for hours in some of the most amazing conditions. I'm sure everyone in our group has a bone in their body that needs massage, or, possibly a band-aid. The trip was full moments that can only be described by each individual that was there.........Rob, Matt, Sasha & his Dad, Eric, and Frank. http://i997.photobucket.com/al __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer Last edited by jorluivil; 05-30-2011 at 08:46 PM.

05-30-2011, 08:59 PM	#5
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Okay I am second!! Before i got out i stowed everything that can move inside my kayak, including my HAT (Roby).Nothing is on top of the kayak but the bait tank and the seat. From all the PM's i received in the past on how to stay dry, i now happily sit by the water and watch them break i count the waves and wait for the lull., i do this 3 or 4 times and finally wait for the last wave to come in, as the last wave goes back into the ocean i hop in my kayak and paddle as fast as i can. Home free... Then i open the front hatch, put my hat and rod and reels into place take out my fishing bag etc. I had never experienced swells like the swells we had there today... I mean i literally felt like Patrick Swazee going up that big swell and all the way down. It was like a roller coaster. Had lots of fun... On the way back i packed everything in again. On the way back i took my time, and i got as close as I could. I coun'ted the sets waited for the lull paddle in as fast i can Jumped out and was home free. I stayed dried Last edited by wiredantz; 05-30-2011 at 09:36 PM.

05-31-2011, 09:25 AM	#11
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Where's the Boo? Don't usually see shorebreak like that at La Jolla, so figuring up your Long Beach way. Sounds like fun, mostly. A 17" salmon grouper is pretty good size for inshore fishing. And a 12" rockfish to boot will make quite a few fish tacos. Yumm! __________________ "Never say die"

05-31-2011, 12:24 PM	#14
knightnsd Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rancho San Diego, California Posts: 32	Was out Memorial day and turned around from Mission Bay jetty, earlier in the week I felt your pain on ffice:smarttags" />lace w:st="on">La Jollalace> shores and was blessed that few people caught my act beaching last Wed. All four poles tangled as my yak tossed on a wave breaking behind me, hate those double break days when you need eyes in front and behind to watch the waves. Thank God the poles tangled so I kept them all, as only my best pole was tied down, another lesson learned. That day I placed my gaff below as well in the hold, jigs cut-off and placed in bait tank but my new Torium was christened and scraped repeatedly on the shoreline as I played in the surf with my paddle 20 yards out. Tore all the reels apart, lost a .38 cent washer on the Torium that has been or order for a week, thank God for online schematics, it was the drag-bearing thrust washer that rolled through my entire garage somewhere. Got smart and ordered all of the washers for spares just in case of a future repeat that I am hoping is a long time away. Only thing I ended up losing was the bait tank pick-up tube, my dignity, and a lot of time of cleaning reels! That is what I think I lost, I'll find out when I am out later this week, surf-willing.fficeffice" />>>

05-30-2011, 09:07 PM	#16
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Although I only ended up with a 17" Bocaccio and 12" Rock Cod all I can say is that it was simply amazing. I have never had as much adrenaline pumping through my body as I did today before the launch just before the landing and everything in between. Much Like Ericko I too took up Roby on an invite to venture out in the open, once we got there it was game on. I have never had my heart beating as fast as I did today just before we landed, the difference between YEAH!!!! and OMFG!!!! was seconds, literally. At the end of the day we all made back home, some a little beat and others a little lighter in the wallet but WE MADE IT HOME. Looking forward to the next trip with the BWE Gang!!!!! __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

05-30-2011, 08:47 PM	#2
ericko Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Huntington beach Posts: 594	ok ill start....im the fool that said lets do this roby and as you can see i started the day wet from head to toe. Nothing lost but rudder pin snapped bait tank motor mount broke all reals are going to the shop for a tune up there full of sand cell phone forgot was in my pocket is trash the worst part was my diabetic meter also in pocket no longer works...the second try was a piece of cake once we all got out frank sent us on A long trip, the swell was large lets just sat i felt like chumming the water....with me not feeling well things broke i called it a day at 1130.no fish seen or caught..total expense kayak repair $10 ,4 real tune up $80, up grade on phone $500 droid comando water resistant....diabetic meter dont no yet but the praying that insurance will take care of it originally $800................TIME WITH MY KAYAK BUDDIES PRICELESS...

05-30-2011, 08:58 PM	#4
tagyak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alhambra Posts: 506	oh sh!t, i thought that was a boat out there in the water. i didn't put 2 & 2 together till i read ericks post. sorry to hear about the monitor, hopefully it is covered by insurance and lack of fish. but really it has to have been better than spending this holiday with a father-in-law that is a major diva that i have a personality problem with...... looking forward to hitting the water soon!!!!

05-31-2011, 12:28 PM	#9
yaksailor Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 66	Nice story and pics. Yeah, it was pumping this weekend. Yard sales inevitable.

05-30-2011, 08:52 PM	#15
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	nice photos! thumpy, but it looks like you just have to get through one and you're home free....ericko: good for you for having that attitude! If I get out and the current is going uphill, I get all bitchy.

05-30-2011, 09:18 PM	#17
Lets_Fish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wildomar, CA. Posts: 294	Looks like time on the water enjoyed by all. Sorry to hear about the launch loses & hope your insurance covers the lost.

05-30-2011, 09:30 PM	#18
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	First the good: Launched and landed without incident. The rest was a little frustrating: I get sea sick easily (big sissy) Never chummed but felt it a little. Sold my FF a few days ago and my new one is scheduled to arrive Tuesday. New place no FF. This place was SUPER fishy, kelp, bait, deep drop offs. STUPID me, I got a nice fish I couldn't properly identify on the spot, for some reson I had the minimum size all mixed up. Ended up releasing a nice 24" fissshy. Sorry to see Erick get his ass handed to him. Bet you'll make it up on the next trip!

05-30-2011, 09:38 PM	#19
ericko Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Huntington beach Posts: 594	had the $$$ for ya but forgot to give it to ya sorry..

06-01-2011, 02:26 PM	#20
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	awesome report! glad to hear no injuries were reported... that place can be very unforgiving... and nFrank...way to go getting out dry! way better fishing warm, eh?

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