First Cabo Dorado - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Baja Marty · 03-12-2018, 06:20 PM

Fishing has been scratchy here. The bait guys aren't working nearby rocks any longer. I have to hope to flag down a bait boat passing by, so it's hit or miss. Then 2/3rds of my bait died due to brain lock. I was 10 minutes from skunking when this little guy attacked my last lively Sardina.

I know, it's on the small side for a Dorado. But it's a keeper, my first from a kayak and meaty enough for dinner.

Will give it one more try before heading home.

sculpins4bait · 03-12-2018, 06:56 PM

Congrats. How hard is it to catch your own bait down there?

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Baja Marty · 03-12-2018, 07:57 PM

I gave up making my own bait. The brown bait I was catching with sabiki jigs wasn't productive. Fish here want Sardinas, and you need to use throw nets to get them off the rocks. That's hard enough from a skiff, impossible from a 'yak.

Otherwise jigs work fine when the bite is on.

JohnMckroidJr · 03-12-2018, 10:16 PM

Congratulations on your first kayak Dorado ! Off Sth Florida the hardest thing about Mahi is finding them. They are normally not too picky -- when live bait is too big, or used up, I have taken them on strip baits. Consider bringing a few frozen Sardinas with you. Troll nose hooked on on a light lead head, and it would not surprise me if a DoDo swallows the whole thing.
Cheers.

MITCHELL · 03-13-2018, 06:08 AM

I would have some cut bait ready to chum them, anything you got sardines Bonita squid they will hit Chuck bait or lures ...they don't call them dodos for nothing, I have caught them on cedar plugs, tuna feathers, rapalas, crocodiles.My next venture is popers,congratulations good eating fish tuff adversary to catch and gaff

Iceman · 03-13-2018, 09:15 AM

Another feather in your cap! Congrats!

Baja Marty · 03-13-2018, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnMckroidJr

Congratulations on your first kayak Dorado ! Off Sth Florida the hardest thing about Mahi is finding them. They are normally not too picky -- when live bait is too big, or used up, I have taken them on strip baits. Consider bringing a few frozen Sardinas with you. Troll nose hooked on on a light lead head, and it would not surprise me if a DoDo swallows the whole thing.
Cheers.

Good tip. I have a bunch in my freezer and will try that. Thanks!

Valek · 03-21-2018, 12:25 AM

Very nice for kayak catch!

03-12-2018, 06:20 PM	#1
Baja Marty Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Santa Monica & San Jose Del Cabo Posts: 52	First Cabo Dorado Fishing has been scratchy here. The bait guys aren't working nearby rocks any longer. I have to hope to flag down a bait boat passing by, so it's hit or miss. Then 2/3rds of my bait died due to brain lock. I was 10 minutes from skunking when this little guy attacked my last lively Sardina. I know, it's on the small side for a Dorado. But it's a keeper, my first from a kayak and meaty enough for dinner. Will give it one more try before heading home. Attached Images

03-13-2018, 06:08 AM	#5
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,277	They will find you if your on a rock pile working the bottom. I would have some cut bait ready to chum them, anything you got sardines Bonita squid they will hit Chuck bait or lures ...they don't call them dodos for nothing, I have caught them on cedar plugs, tuna feathers, rapalas, crocodiles.My next venture is popers,congratulations good eating fish tuff adversary to catch and gaff __________________ Duke Mitchell Last edited by MITCHELL; 03-13-2018 at 06:18 AM.

03-13-2018, 09:15 AM	#6
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Another feather in your cap! Congrats! __________________

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03-12-2018, 06:56 PM	#2
sculpins4bait Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: SD Posts: 104	Congrats. How hard is it to catch your own bait down there? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-12-2018, 07:57 PM	#3
Baja Marty Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Santa Monica & San Jose Del Cabo Posts: 52	I gave up making my own bait. The brown bait I was catching with sabiki jigs wasn't productive. Fish here want Sardinas, and you need to use throw nets to get them off the rocks. That's hard enough from a skiff, impossible from a 'yak. Otherwise jigs work fine when the bite is on.

03-12-2018, 10:16 PM	#4
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,945	Congratulations on your first kayak Dorado ! Off Sth Florida the hardest thing about Mahi is finding them. They are normally not too picky -- when live bait is too big, or used up, I have taken them on strip baits. Consider bringing a few frozen Sardinas with you. Troll nose hooked on on a light lead head, and it would not surprise me if a DoDo swallows the whole thing. Cheers.

03-21-2018, 12:25 AM	#8
Valek Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 89	Very nice for kayak catch!