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Old 10-16-2009, 09:18 PM   #1
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Newport Harbor Back Bay, 10/16/2009

I finally found some time to use my new Hobie Revolution today. Since it was my first time using her, I planned to just get used to how she rides and using the fishfinder/GPS, but ended the day catching some nice bass and halibuts.

I got out late, launching from the Newport Aquatics Center at 11:00 am. The water conditions were nice, with the tide heading down to a 2:30 pm low tide. Water was brown, but still warm (high-60's). I ended the day at 3:00 pm, catching and releasing 6 bay bass and 2 halibut (one unintentionally); the unintentional release one was legal size, but as I was reaching for my camera, the knot broke. Always fun to watch the fish sink away! Most of the action happened during the water movement from high to low tide, but the biggest bass was caught right after low tide.

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All the fish were caught on crankbaits; the halibuts were caught while trolling.

Nice first time trip fishing off my kayak. And the fishfinder/GPS worked great! Drew at OEX/Oceanside did a great job setting this boat up!

Next weekend, I hope to try fishing outside Dana Pt.

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Old 10-17-2009, 07:23 PM   #2
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good job! decent sized spottie too!
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Old 10-18-2009, 10:41 PM   #3
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Nice first session! Welcome to the tupperware riders! I fish NPH often in my Revo too. Launch closer to the opening of the bay for more variety and life.
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Old 10-19-2009, 09:49 PM   #4
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Thanks for the feedback.

I hope to fish outside NPH once I gain more experience.

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Old 10-23-2009, 06:37 PM   #5
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I've launched my yak there just 2 times at Newport Dunes. I sure would like to save some paddling and drop in near the mouth of the harbor. Where do you launch around there?
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Old 10-24-2009, 05:32 AM   #6
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nice to see another fish the back bay! that is where i first started kayak fishing too! i do have a fondness for that body of water. and there are some good places to fish back there if you know where to go.

bentrod1 -- there are a few places you can launch closer to the mouth of the harbor there. cost guard beach is one a lot of guys like. but myself i prefer balboa myself. i launch from K street all the time. but anywhere from I through K is a great place to launch.
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Old 10-24-2009, 08:49 AM   #7
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My wife has a soccer game Sunday morning, so I am planning to be out there again Sunday afternoon; the tide is going from a high to low, so the flow should be pretty good.
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Old 11-07-2009, 06:23 PM   #8
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There are two places to launch near the outlet of newport harbor. One is the coast guard area on the north side and there is another spot close to the jetty on the south side. Be there early, parking can be a challange. I like the south side launch. Sundog
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