Fishing Newport Harbor on Friday, 10/30 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Ohana · 10-29-2009, 05:59 PM

I am planning of fishing Newport Harbor on Friday (tomorrow), but is it best to wait a couple of days after these strong winds/cold nights?

I am not sure if the harbor was strongly affected and the fish might have lockjaw, but I thought it is best to ask.

Thanks in advance for any information.

Kevin

-scallywag- · 10-29-2009, 06:51 PM

u got a hobie right?? so no worries about the wind... tomorrow will be legit, bring a camera!

Ohana · 10-29-2009, 09:14 PM

Yes, I do have a hobie.

Thanks for the feedback!

Kevin

SGV Rookie · 10-30-2009, 06:09 PM

Looked to meet with Kevin (Ohana) but found out he had to tend to business. Took his advise and threw some crank baits around the boats and caught two nice size spotted bay bass. Released them all for everyone to catch.

I would post pictures , but I have to figure out how.

Dave

bentrod1 · 10-31-2009, 10:36 AM

Looks like you figured out how to post the pics... nice!

Any suggestions on crank baits to use? I've always fished plastics or cut or live bait.

SGV Rookie · 10-31-2009, 12:41 PM

I tried the little minnow type but not enough weight and action, I caught Three on this right out infront of the boats. I used a tug of the rod, reel in the line and tug on the rod when I caught these, I never got a bite just reeling in the lure. This one is called Bill Dance Fat Free Guppy "Bomber" I think it performs in the 3 to 7 foot range. Sorry about the fishing language, new to this and getting addicted!

10-29-2009, 05:59 PM	#1
Ohana Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coto de Caza, CA Posts: 155	Fishing Newport Harbor on Friday, 10/30 I am planning of fishing Newport Harbor on Friday (tomorrow), but is it best to wait a couple of days after these strong winds/cold nights? I am not sure if the harbor was strongly affected and the fish might have lockjaw, but I thought it is best to ask. Thanks in advance for any information. Kevin

10-29-2009, 06:51 PM	#2
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	go for it.... u got a hobie right?? so no worries about the wind... tomorrow will be legit, bring a camera!

10-30-2009, 06:09 PM	#4
SGV Rookie Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 89	Newport back bay Looked to meet with Kevin (Ohana) but found out he had to tend to business. Took his advise and threw some crank baits around the boats and caught two nice size spotted bay bass. Released them all for everyone to catch. I would post pictures , but I have to figure out how. Dave Attached Images Last edited by SGV Rookie; 10-30-2009 at 06:30 PM. Reason: Photos

10-31-2009, 12:41 PM	#6
SGV Rookie Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 89	This is what was working! I tried the little minnow type but not enough weight and action, I caught Three on this right out infront of the boats. I used a tug of the rod, reel in the line and tug on the rod when I caught these, I never got a bite just reeling in the lure. This one is called Bill Dance Fat Free Guppy "Bomber" I think it performs in the 3 to 7 foot range. Sorry about the fishing language, new to this and getting addicted! Attached Images

10-29-2009, 09:14 PM	#3
Ohana Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coto de Caza, CA Posts: 155	Yes, I do have a hobie. Thanks for the feedback! Kevin

10-31-2009, 10:36 AM	#5
bentrod1 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Upland Posts: 60	Looks like you figured out how to post the pics... nice! Any suggestions on crank baits to use? I've always fished plastics or cut or live bait.