County Line 5/29 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

sling360 · 05-29-2016, 07:44 PM

After being on here for almost a year I thought it was time for my first post. I've fished all my life (50yrs) mostly rivers in Oregon for Salmon or steelhead using drift boats, numerous 1-2 day SD tuna trips ,countless 3/4 day trips from Santa Barbra to San Diego. But I had never kayak fished. One day aim at County Line with my dog and this guy comes in on a SUP with a 20+ lb YT strapped to the board. His set-up was very simple... board, fishing pole, with a milk crate strapped on as a seat. I thought" I could do that" so I did some research and tried one out. I had no problem paddling around the bay, but couldn't imagine being out to sea trying to fish and constantly having to balance for long periods of time.Gotta hand it to those guys, that's a skill.
Re-thinking things over(fueled by the urge to fish) I realized a kayak would be a better option. That's what brought me here, I've learned everything I know about kayak fishing from this site. So I thank you all!!

Launched today around 6:30-7:00 with a great group of guys I seen a few times before. report said 1-2 ft was more like 2-4 with some larger sets mixed in.Made it through without hitting a wave (dident know it was possible)water was like glass, bait was spotty but managed a few macs.Not much life around so we decided to head out deeper for Reds/rock. Had great results with a few guys getting limits .Came back in to the sound of crashing waves on the beach defiantly 4-5 ft .Thought I was a gonner when I got sideways on a wave but I rode it out and landed my outback on the beach

all in all was a great day!!

2-Stix · 05-29-2016, 08:17 PM

Perfect day.

cell128 · 05-29-2016, 09:19 PM

First time at county today good to see you out there I was in the the outback like yours. We couldn't make any bait either so slayed rocks all day good time out there!!

Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

momo fish · 05-29-2016, 10:38 PM

Good to hear... That will build our confidence.... Best part is there are plenty of other beaches nearby to try when one is slow...

Silbaugh4liberty · 05-30-2016, 09:13 AM

Nice meeting you out there Rich! Thanks for the macs. Not having a ff yesterday I was trolling a sand dab for a while. Glad the rockfish was good for everyone. Fun launch and landing! Just glad I didn't wipe out or lose anything! Until next time, Cheers! And Happy Memorial Day

Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

acorad · 05-30-2016, 06:32 PM

sling360, sent you an email.

Andy

05-29-2016, 07:44 PM	#1
sling360 Junior Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Agoura hills ca Posts: 3	County Line 5/29 After being on here for almost a year I thought it was time for my first post. I've fished all my life (50yrs) mostly rivers in Oregon for Salmon or steelhead using drift boats, numerous 1-2 day SD tuna trips ,countless 3/4 day trips from Santa Barbra to San Diego. But I had never kayak fished. One day aim at County Line with my dog and this guy comes in on a SUP with a 20+ lb YT strapped to the board. His set-up was very simple... board, fishing pole, with a milk crate strapped on as a seat. I thought" I could do that" so I did some research and tried one out. I had no problem paddling around the bay, but couldn't imagine being out to sea trying to fish and constantly having to balance for long periods of time.Gotta hand it to those guys, that's a skill. Re-thinking things over(fueled by the urge to fish) I realized a kayak would be a better option. That's what brought me here, I've learned everything I know about kayak fishing from this site. So I thank you all!! Launched today around 6:30-7:00 with a great group of guys I seen a few times before. report said 1-2 ft was more like 2-4 with some larger sets mixed in.Made it through without hitting a wave (dident know it was possible)water was like glass, bait was spotty but managed a few macs.Not much life around so we decided to head out deeper for Reds/rock. Had great results with a few guys getting limits .Came back in to the sound of crashing waves on the beach defiantly 4-5 ft .Thought I was a gonner when I got sideways on a wave but I rode it out and landed my outback on the beach all in all was a great day!!

05-30-2016, 09:13 AM	#5
Silbaugh4liberty Fishing Patriot Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,121	Nice meeting you out there Rich! Thanks for the macs. Not having a ff yesterday I was trolling a sand dab for a while. Glad the rockfish was good for everyone. Fun launch and landing! Just glad I didn't wipe out or lose anything! Until next time, Cheers! And Happy Memorial Day Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk __________________

05-29-2016, 08:17 PM	#2
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	Perfect day.

05-29-2016, 09:19 PM	#3
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	First time at county today good to see you out there I was in the the outback like yours. We couldn't make any bait either so slayed rocks all day good time out there!! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

05-29-2016, 10:38 PM	#4
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Good to hear... That will build our confidence.... Best part is there are plenty of other beaches nearby to try when one is slow...

05-30-2016, 06:32 PM	#6
acorad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Agoura Hills Posts: 166	sling360, sent you an email. Andy