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Old 11-03-2014, 08:17 PM   #1
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Second time in LJ 11/2....Success!???

Hold on to your yaks, here is my first report.

Ok, not really success. Got kinda skunkedzilla'd

This was only my second time going to LJ and it's been 4 years. Last time, entry was cake. This time we were met by 2-4ft waves. Being an avid surfer, I knew timing was key. But in the end, the entry wasn't as bad as I thought. Kind of a rush.

Swells were 70,000 ft at 13s. well, it felt like that. But actually more around 4ft at 14s. Weather laid down towards the late morning.

We tried to make bait for an hour or so before half my group (2 guys) went in because of sea sickness. I stayed out with another buddy and we were successful on making bait! Caught 1 greenie and 6 PMacs. Bigger size for sure. They were deeper too (~40ft). I figured this was half the battle in LJ. If you can make bait, you are that much closer.


Unfortunately, my noobism did more for the big dogs out there than it did for me. Ended up feeding those suckers the fattie macs.


All in all, a great day just to be out pedaling around with some beautiful views. so I think that was a successful day. Better than work!




BTW, I am selling my rig and getting a Hobie. Looks like the standard out there in LJ.
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Old 11-03-2014, 08:49 PM   #2
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good choice, that is what i did.
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Old 11-03-2014, 09:54 PM   #3
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You are a brave man going out in 4-foot swells.

I get uncomfortable when the horizon can disappear completely behind a swell.
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Old 11-04-2014, 08:17 AM   #4
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nice photos. Hobie? You will like coming to the darkside......

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Old 11-04-2014, 09:21 AM   #5
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Just FYI by the looks of your bait tank you caught bunch of Greenies (Pacific Macs) and 1 Spanish Mac

Its been an epic year and I have only been out there 1 time with 2 calicos to show. Way to get out there- the fish are still around, youve got time for another trip!
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Old 11-04-2014, 10:25 AM   #6
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Did you find your Malibu Kayak to be slow to get around or unstable or ?

I also have a Malibu X-Factor, 14', set up virtually the same as yours. In the bay it appears slow, but stable. I know I will be heading out to LJ for the 1st time next season.
I love my Malibu. I also have a Mini-x. I think they are great hulls. Stable as hell on the big stuff. I am just tired of it being 15ft, and it does get cumbersome in the bays. It is fast when it gets up to speed though. Plus, all the cool kids are pedaling and fishing at the same time! That's gotta be an advantage.

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Just FYI by the looks of your bait tank you caught bunch of Greenies (Pacific Macs) and 1 Spanish Mac
Thanks! I wasn't sure what you guys were calling greenies. LOL. NOOB.
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Old 11-04-2014, 09:03 AM   #7
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Did you find your Malibu Kayak to be slow to get around or unstable or ?

I also have a Malibu X-Factor, 14', set up virtually the same as yours. In the bay it appears slow, but stable. I know I will be heading out to LJ for the 1st time next season.
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Old 11-05-2014, 05:22 PM   #8
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The number of people going to hobie verses leaving hobie is very telling. That alone says enough. For me I wanted to focus on fishing and keep my hands free. Try both and see for yourself like others have said.
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