Old Man's 08/12 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

rossman · 08-12-2009, 12:24 PM

Decided to take a trip down to Old Mans at San Onofre State Beach this morning and try for a flattie . Got down there early, so I was 4th or 5th in line when they opened the gates. They actually let us in a few minutes early so I was on the water by about 6:00am.

The launch was uneventful with a 2 -3 ft south swell. There was no white water to contend with in the channel. Went outside the surf line in about 12 ft of water and started working a small swim bait (3 in chovey color in a 1/2 oz red lead head) in an area that I have been getting some smaller buts the last couple times I've been there. I didn't have any action for a half hour so I decided to go out to another reef that know about in around 30 ft of water. I was able to scratch up a few bass out there, but I was hoping to find some macs to drag around back in the shallows. No luck with that plan so I went back to where I started from and worked the plastics some more. This time I was able to pick up a couple smallibuts in the 16 inch range, almost on consecutive casts. So I figured I was in the right area.

A few minutes later I stuck something that felt a lot better. The typical head shakes convinced me that this was going to be the right kind and the right size. After a short up and down fight, she came up without a lot of drama. Brought her to the side of the yak and had a swing and a miss with my gaff. This did not make her happy. She did not want to come too close to the kayak after that. When she finally calmed down I got another shot with the gaff and nailed her in the belly just behind the gill plate. Got the game clip on her, pulled a gill, and eventually got her loaded on my back deck. She's a schosh short of 40 inches. Don't have a means of weighing her but I'd say she is over 20 and less than 25. I have uploaded some pictures but I'm not sure I know how to get them into this post Name: DSC00229.jpg
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I was afraid that all of the blood and slime would attract some unwanted visitors so I headed in and was back on shore by 8:30.

Rossman Out

Whizz Bang · 08-12-2009, 12:28 PM

Awesome. Congratulations. That is a beautiful sight, well done and thank you for sharing.

Tman · 08-12-2009, 12:38 PM

Yeah Rossman!

I know that dude, I swear....

Geoffkoop · 08-12-2009, 01:19 PM

That is a nice Hali right there.

FishingBeast · 08-12-2009, 01:41 PM

You guys are rocking on this web site. Man I looking forward to getting my kayak soon.

MalibuJohnny · 08-12-2009, 01:44 PM

Now that's not photoshoped!

Way to go!

bellcon · 08-12-2009, 01:51 PM

Beautiful Butt you have there
Sano is awesome and looks like you picked the right day
Congrats!!

Iceman · 08-12-2009, 05:49 PM

Nice one indeed........those make excellent GW bait........just ask Buttchaser

08-12-2009, 06:13 PM

nice hali!

fishinkid2010 · 08-12-2009, 08:04 PM

Thats a sweet barn door!

shortstack · 08-12-2009, 08:43 PM

Nice catch!

I've been wanting to fish San O. maybe next week.

08-12-2009, 12:24 PM	#1
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	Old Man's 08/12 Decided to take a trip down to Old Mans at San Onofre State Beach this morning and try for a flattie . Got down there early, so I was 4th or 5th in line when they opened the gates. They actually let us in a few minutes early so I was on the water by about 6:00am. The launch was uneventful with a 2 -3 ft south swell. There was no white water to contend with in the channel. Went outside the surf line in about 12 ft of water and started working a small swim bait (3 in chovey color in a 1/2 oz red lead head) in an area that I have been getting some smaller buts the last couple times I've been there. I didn't have any action for a half hour so I decided to go out to another reef that know about in around 30 ft of water. I was able to scratch up a few bass out there, but I was hoping to find some macs to drag around back in the shallows. No luck with that plan so I went back to where I started from and worked the plastics some more. This time I was able to pick up a couple smallibuts in the 16 inch range, almost on consecutive casts. So I figured I was in the right area. A few minutes later I stuck something that felt a lot better. The typical head shakes convinced me that this was going to be the right kind and the right size. After a short up and down fight, she came up without a lot of drama. Brought her to the side of the yak and had a swing and a miss with my gaff. This did not make her happy. She did not want to come too close to the kayak after that. When she finally calmed down I got another shot with the gaff and nailed her in the belly just behind the gill plate. Got the game clip on her, pulled a gill, and eventually got her loaded on my back deck. She's a schosh short of 40 inches. Don't have a means of weighing her but I'd say she is over 20 and less than 25. I have uploaded some pictures but I'm not sure I know how to get them into this post I was afraid that all of the blood and slime would attract some unwanted visitors so I headed in and was back on shore by 8:30. Rossman Out

08-12-2009, 12:28 PM	#2
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396	Congratulations Awesome. Congratulations. That is a beautiful sight, well done and thank you for sharing.

08-12-2009, 12:38 PM	#3
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Yeah Rossman! I know that dude, I swear.... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

08-12-2009, 01:41 PM	#5
FishingBeast Junior Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ventura,CA Posts: 14	Very nice You guys are rocking on this web site. Man I looking forward to getting my kayak soon.

08-12-2009, 01:44 PM	#6
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	WOW Now that's not photoshoped! Way to go! __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

08-12-2009, 01:19 PM	#4
Geoffkoop Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 302	That is a nice Hali right there.

08-12-2009, 01:51 PM	#7
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	Beautiful Butt you have there Sano is awesome and looks like you picked the right day Congrats!!

08-12-2009, 05:49 PM	#8
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Nice one indeed........those make excellent GW bait........just ask Buttchaser __________________

08-12-2009, 08:04 PM	#10
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	Thats a sweet barn door! __________________ Need a custom rod wrapped? PM me! http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/vv222/fishinkid2010/Sample%20Rod%20Wrapping/?albumview=slideshow

08-12-2009, 08:43 PM	#11
shortstack Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: LJ Posts: 97	Nice catch! I've been wanting to fish San O. maybe next week.

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08-12-2009, 06:13 PM	#9
NextBite Guest Posts: n/a	nice hali!