Second time in LJ 11/2....Success!??? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

wrxkid · 11-03-2014, 08:17 PM

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.

fishnfoool · 11-03-2014, 08:49 PM

good choice, that is what i did.

addicted2sp33d · 11-03-2014, 09:54 PM

You are a brave man going out in 4-foot swells.

I get uncomfortable when the horizon can disappear completely behind a swell.

sandydiego · 11-04-2014, 08:17 AM

nice photos. Hobie? You will like coming to the darkside......

Cheers

Steve

Siebler · 11-04-2014, 09:21 AM

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!

wrxkid · 11-04-2014, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Racksticker

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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Originally Posted by Siebler

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.

Racksticker · 11-04-2014, 09:03 AM

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.

momo fish · 11-05-2014, 05:22 PM

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.

11-03-2014, 08:17 PM	#1
wrxkid Junior Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6	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.

11-04-2014, 09:21 AM	#5
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	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! __________________ CJ Siebler

11-03-2014, 08:49 PM	#2
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 302	good choice, that is what i did.

11-03-2014, 09:54 PM	#3
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	You are a brave man going out in 4-foot swells. I get uncomfortable when the horizon can disappear completely behind a swell.

11-04-2014, 08:17 AM	#4
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	nice photos. Hobie? You will like coming to the darkside...... Cheers Steve

11-04-2014, 09:03 AM	#7
Racksticker Junior Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 27	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.

11-05-2014, 05:22 PM	#8
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	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.