Dodging lobster bouys in Dana Point - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dc1983 · 11-16-2012, 07:29 PM

Had the day off to get ready for the Marine Corps Ball tomorrow, so I went to DP to try and get a halibut or two. Launch from the boat ramp at 8 it was dead there was only 2 other cars on the parking lot. I saw maybe 2 other boats out fishing today. Highest water temp was 63.

Went out to the headlands and holly hell there are lobster bouys everywhere. I did manage to miss getting snagged on the lines. But after about 30 mins of weaving through them I moved out to 170-220 ft of water and fished for sanddabs. I did manage to catch 6. In the process of fishing for sanddabs My halibut rig still had a sardine on it so I dropped it down to about 50 ft just to see what would happen. Well I forgot about it and ended up hooking a thresher not very big probably are 20-30 lbs but I did get to fight it for about 15 mins hen it broke off. Other than that nothing was going on.

Biggameaddict · 11-16-2012, 09:10 PM

Cool report. Sounds like a great day.

Nismo228 · 11-17-2012, 03:51 AM

Happy belated birthday. 237 years young.

echo1er · 11-17-2012, 09:28 AM

I know you got a GoPro now. No video...didn't happened.

dc1983 · 11-17-2012, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by echo1er

I know you got a GoPro now. No video...didn't happened.

I keep running out of battery before the good stuff happens

echo1er · 11-17-2012, 06:41 PM

well just like a kayak that you have to add on.

Something I want to get for my GoPro.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEICHtP4zVk

11-16-2012, 07:29 PM	#1
dc1983 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Laguna Hills, Ca Posts: 309	Dodging lobster bouys in Dana Point Had the day off to get ready for the Marine Corps Ball tomorrow, so I went to DP to try and get a halibut or two. Launch from the boat ramp at 8 it was dead there was only 2 other cars on the parking lot. I saw maybe 2 other boats out fishing today. Highest water temp was 63. Went out to the headlands and holly hell there are lobster bouys everywhere. I did manage to miss getting snagged on the lines. But after about 30 mins of weaving through them I moved out to 170-220 ft of water and fished for sanddabs. I did manage to catch 6. In the process of fishing for sanddabs My halibut rig still had a sardine on it so I dropped it down to about 50 ft just to see what would happen. Well I forgot about it and ended up hooking a thresher not very big probably are 20-30 lbs but I did get to fight it for about 15 mins hen it broke off. Other than that nothing was going on.

11-16-2012, 09:10 PM	#2
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Cool report. Sounds like a great day. __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

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11-17-2012, 03:51 AM	#3
Nismo228 Junior Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Escondido Posts: 9	Happy belated birthday. 237 years young.

11-17-2012, 09:28 AM	#4
echo1er Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 598	I know you got a GoPro now. No video...didn't happened.

11-17-2012, 06:41 PM	#6
echo1er Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 598	well just like a kayak that you have to add on. Something I want to get for my GoPro. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEICHtP4zVk