10/10 Other Places - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 10-11-2014, 09:03 AM

I fished Castaic a couple times in the last 2 weeks, only managing 1 striper each trip. Lake is around 100 feet lower than normal. Love the freshwater for a change of pace, just need that magical morning where it all comes together, maybe next Tuesday

Yesterday I was back to the sea, fished solo launching at 1st light in SMB. Overcast with light winds, water felt warmer than the air at 71 degrees.

Tons of bait, greenbacks from 6-10 inches, premium bait with 6 coming up on the sabiki at a time.

I worked 1 high and 1 low moving around the edges of all that bait. Slow morning with 1 big sandbass released. Running out of time as I planned to be to work before noon. I was in the middle of eating a banana,(yes BANANA!) when the dropper loop that was laid out in front of me bounced, I dropped the banana and grabbed it, thumbing the spool, it took off. Popped it in gear for a instant big drag slipping BENDO and memorable sleigh ride. My first thoughts were batray, but usually they come to the surface eventually, this one was running down and away. After a long crazy run I started getting all my line back with little fight left in the fish. I got very optimistic at this point and down right stoked at color. Easy floater gaff shot and dragged on board. Popped a gill, pulled the turbo fins and paddled in. 45 pounds.

landwhale · 10-11-2014, 09:19 AM

Awesome Productive week for you

FISH11 · 10-11-2014, 09:30 AM

Really nice on the stripers Andy. Even better on that biggie WSB. That Hobie Revo 13 has some serious MOJO now.

jorluivil · 10-11-2014, 09:49 AM

Awesome fish!

Scoot · 10-11-2014, 10:26 AM

WTG deep hole area or hush hush?

Zed · 10-11-2014, 10:42 AM

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Yesterday I was back to the sea, fished solo launching at 1st light in SMB. Overcast with light winds, water felt warmer than the air at 71 degrees.

I woulda left off this paragraph for a bit of intrigue.

Nice fishin.

momo fish · 10-11-2014, 11:12 AM

Nice report Andy and you really are putting the revo to use with all your trips!

FlyFishinYakr · 10-11-2014, 02:45 PM

Nice work on the "Jailbirds" Andy!
All summer long with my proximity to Castaic (and annual 'day permit'), any day I thought I may up to it the forecast has been for temps in the triple digits. Been dying to take pictures of the lake @ low water to document the contours and structure (also catch "Kong Island"). Then also to catch my first double digit (20+Lb'er) "on the fly" in my Outback (always been excited about the thought of 'that' sleigh ride and 'PB'

).
Maybe with the lower temps this week, I might be able (hopefully) to at least get out!

Does that pic of you

your Revo and

qualify for a possible new avatar? That's one heck of an awesome

Can I assume caught somewhere close to work (maybe 'the southbay'?)

?
Is it just me or do you most times find a way to start your day with a good a.m. excursion?
Again, congrats on all the quality fish!

FFY

Samcro · 10-11-2014, 03:19 PM

Andy,
When are you going to get that PA 17T on the water! I will be more than happy to be your deck hand!

Dan · 10-11-2014, 08:41 PM

And ya weren't even wearing your alternate launch lucky Levi's!

erinoo · 10-12-2014, 07:42 AM

A dandy

Nic D · 10-12-2014, 12:04 PM

Wow Andy! congrats my friend

blitzburgh · 10-12-2014, 12:23 PM

Nice feeeesh!

bigbarrels · 10-12-2014, 10:27 PM

Awesome! Way to get out and get some

wiredantz · 10-13-2014, 06:29 AM

Got to love October this year, Fishing has been incredible EVERYWHERE! Good job Andy

ashmoz · 10-13-2014, 07:43 AM

Siiiiick dude - My dropper got me a damn leopard shark this weekend... the flyline was more productive.

Iceman · 10-13-2014, 07:47 AM

Sunday Dinner was really good. My wife found a new recipe and did the cooking this time.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/i...es-recipe.html

blitzburgh · 10-13-2014, 07:57 AM

10-11-2014, 09:03 AM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	10/10 Other Places I fished Castaic a couple times in the last 2 weeks, only managing 1 striper each trip. Lake is around 100 feet lower than normal. Love the freshwater for a change of pace, just need that magical morning where it all comes together, maybe next Tuesday Yesterday I was back to the sea, fished solo launching at 1st light in SMB. Overcast with light winds, water felt warmer than the air at 71 degrees. Tons of bait, greenbacks from 6-10 inches, premium bait with 6 coming up on the sabiki at a time. I worked 1 high and 1 low moving around the edges of all that bait. Slow morning with 1 big sandbass released. Running out of time as I planned to be to work before noon. I was in the middle of eating a banana,(yes BANANA!) when the dropper loop that was laid out in front of me bounced, I dropped the banana and grabbed it, thumbing the spool, it took off. Popped it in gear for a instant big drag slipping BENDO and memorable sleigh ride. My first thoughts were batray, but usually they come to the surface eventually, this one was running down and away. After a long crazy run I started getting all my line back with little fight left in the fish. I got very optimistic at this point and down right stoked at color. Easy floater gaff shot and dragged on board. Popped a gill, pulled the turbo fins and paddled in. 45 pounds. __________________ Last edited by Iceman; 10-11-2014 at 09:38 AM.

10-11-2014, 09:19 AM	#2
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	Awesome Productive week for you __________________

10-11-2014, 09:30 AM	#3
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,642	Really nice on the stripers Andy. Even better on that biggie WSB. That Hobie Revo 13 has some serious MOJO now. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

10-11-2014, 09:49 AM	#4
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Awesome fish! __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

10-11-2014, 10:26 AM	#5
Scoot Scoot Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Menifee Posts: 164	Nice!! WTG deep hole area or hush hush?

10-11-2014, 11:12 AM	#7
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Nice report Andy and you really are putting the revo to use with all your trips!

10-11-2014, 02:45 PM	#8
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	Nice work on the "Jailbirds" Andy! All summer long with my proximity to Castaic (and annual 'day permit'), any day I thought I may up to it the forecast has been for temps in the triple digits. Been dying to take pictures of the lake @ low water to document the contours and structure (also catch "Kong Island"). Then also to catch my first double digit (20+Lb'er) "on the fly" in my Outback (always been excited about the thought of 'that' sleigh ride and 'PB' ). Maybe with the lower temps this week, I might be able (hopefully) to at least get out! Does that pic of you your Revo and qualify for a possible new avatar? That's one heck of an awesome Can I assume caught somewhere close to work (maybe 'the southbay'?) ? Is it just me or do you most times find a way to start your day with a good a.m. excursion? Again, congrats on all the quality fish! FFY Last edited by FlyFishinYakr; 10-11-2014 at 02:54 PM. Reason: Grammatical correction..

10-11-2014, 03:19 PM	#9
Samcro Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 46	Andy, When are you going to get that PA 17T on the water! I will be more than happy to be your deck hand!

10-11-2014, 08:41 PM	#10
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	And ya weren't even wearing your alternate launch lucky Levi's!

10-12-2014, 07:42 AM	#11
erinoo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Carlsbad,,Halfway up the Hill Posts: 486	A dandy

10-12-2014, 12:04 PM	#12
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	Wow Andy! congrats my friend __________________ instagram - @DRAGO619

10-12-2014, 12:23 PM	#13
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Nice feeeesh! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

10-12-2014, 10:27 PM	#14
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	Awesome! Way to get out and get some __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

10-13-2014, 06:29 AM	#15
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Got to love October this year, Fishing has been incredible EVERYWHERE! Good job Andy __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

10-13-2014, 07:43 AM	#16
ashmoz 192.168.0.1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 397	Siiiiick dude - My dropper got me a damn leopard shark this weekend... the flyline was more productive.

10-13-2014, 07:47 AM	#17
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Sunday Dinner was really good. My wife found a new recipe and did the cooking this time. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/i...es-recipe.html __________________

10-13-2014, 07:57 AM	#18
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	__________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe