Wed AM, 7/26 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

vellocity · 07-26-2006, 10:57 AM

tried to get out there Tuesday morning, but couldn't wake up..
finally got out there this morning, and barely woke up....

all you want greenies in all areas under and south of the pier..
started the slow troll around 6am in the usual spots.. very beautiful water conditions..

3 - 8-10# YTs for me.. one on bait, saw a couple packs of breezer and got two on the surface plug.. none of these little guys fought worthy enough to get gaffed so i released them all.. was hoping for big momma but not meant to be for me..... saw a few bendos going around the yak fleet this morning so a fun morning had by many..
threw in the towel around 9am..

feels good to be out there again, it's been a while...

madscientist · 07-26-2006, 11:00 AM

Right on Nelz, we've missed you out there.

Dan · 07-26-2006, 11:12 AM

Nice work on the C&R Nelz. It's spicy hamachi (your recipe) for the crew here at work today.

dmr · 07-26-2006, 11:22 AM

I was late to the beach, probably 5:45. By the time I got to the pier, the bait was scattered. I tried for a little while and didn't see other making any, so I headed back across the canyon empty. Adi donated a spanish and some catfood and I picked a few pieces near the kelp. I didn't need them. I only got picked up by a calico on the way in. It was a slow day for me.

Nelz, I think I saw you catch your last one. I was in a little shallower than you. I didn't see much activity, but did see one yellow on the beach.

Iceman · 07-26-2006, 12:02 PM

Nelz, these are surface plugs

Were you throwing the 7X? Good job on a quick mornings fishing.

I picked up the bottom blue mac, they suspend and are made to be cast. can't wait to get out there and toss it on the Seeker Inshore.

I know what you mean about getting up, Monday the kitchen light HURT, when I turned it on and I had more than one customer comment on my "grumpy demeaner"....and I caught fish that morning

Working in this heat has kicked my ass

I may just go tomorrow anyway :twisted:

Afran · 07-26-2006, 12:22 PM

Thanks for the report. It looked a little chopped up out there yesterday.

This guy is my all time favorite. He catches fish.

Dennis · 07-26-2006, 12:24 PM

Welcome back, Nelz... It's been a while, eh...

vellocity · 07-26-2006, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

Nelz, these are surface plugs

Were you throwing the 7X?

sorry Andy.. i was just throwing the normal for me, white 7X..
i have a few Pili poppers i want to try, but someone told me they don't work for YT's?
yeah, waking up is HARD! my internal time clock is so out of shape!

vellocity · 07-26-2006, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

Nelz, these are surface plugs

Were you throwing the 7X?

sorry Andy.. i was just throwing the normal for me, white 7X..
i have a few Pili poppers i want to try, but someone told me they don't work for YT's?
yeah, waking up is HARD! my internal time clock is so out of shape!

lamb · 07-26-2006, 04:13 PM

80'...

9:30AM 16# fatso...

9:45AM 7# - will be eaten...

Good seein ya' all.

dmr · 07-26-2006, 04:26 PM

Right on Adi. It looks like I started heading in too early. I could have sworn I was paddling next to you around that time. I must have just missed you hook the first one.

Dan · 07-26-2006, 04:36 PM

Nice Adi! Late morning surprise!

DESTROYER · 07-26-2006, 05:23 PM

Nelz- With a engine, you better be charging the nine mile bank for some of that DODO action :shock:. I just got back from the East Cape and I'm already Jonesing about getting a Yeller.

Moyer

Aaron&Julie · 07-26-2006, 06:40 PM

It was nice seeing you out there today, Nelz. Good job nailing the fish. It looks like you were the hot stick, even if they weren't the toads you hoped for.
Adi, it was nice talking with you too. As far as we could tell your double made you runner-up high man. That 16 lber was one fat fish for his length. We were a little surprised Aaron's yellow only weighed 16 lbs. It had yours by a few inches in length, but your shoulders were obviously thicker. Here's the shot on the water:

Two of our fellow DPKFM members caught their 1st kayak yellowtails (congratulations to Jack and Damian). Nothing really big, but at least they broke the ice

Other than that, we would have to say it was real slow, compared to the last few days when people were nailing multiples. There were many yakkers and private boaters and it didn't look like many people were scoring.

ski · 07-26-2006, 08:27 PM

Welcome back Nelz. I always look forward to your reports. Nice catchin, to those that scored!
I hope all the boats decide to look for dorado on the paddies come Saturday! It's going to be crazy out there :!:
Mark

Dennis · 07-26-2006, 09:52 PM

OH THE WEEKENDS...

Nice work on those yellow gents...

ceaper · 07-27-2006, 08:23 AM

It's refreshing to hear a little C&R being practiced with all the doink yellows being caught. Most of these don't even need the gaff, just lip em' like a bass.
When's the last time anyone caught dorado off La Jolla?
Thanks for the report Nelz.
CP

vellocity · 07-27-2006, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOYER THE FISH DESTROYER

Nelz- With a engine, you better be charging the nine mile bank for some of that DODO action :shock:. I just got back from the East Cape and I'm already Jonesing about getting a Yeller.

Moyer

Moyer,
dodos suck.. they don't pull drag, Yellows are way more fun to fight!!
i hear you got a striper!!! where's the story?

ski · 07-27-2006, 06:56 PM

[quote="vellocity"

Moyer,
dodos suck.. they don't pull drag, Yellows are way more fun to fight!!
[/quote]

IMO, those dodos are a blast on spinning gear. Just crank a bucktail across the top of the water, and watch them gallop after it! At least I caught them that way in the Yucatan and here in 1992(?).

vellocity · 07-27-2006, 08:56 PM

[quote=ski]

Quote:

Originally Posted by "vellocity"

Moyer,
dodos suck.. they don't pull drag, Yellows are way more fun to fight!!
[/quote

IMO, those dodos are a blast on spinning gear. Just crank a bucktail across the top of the water, and watch them gallop after it! At least I caught them that way in the Yucatan and here in 1992(?).

wish i could have tried a bucktail!! today offshore they would only eat sardines.. we tried to have some fun with them and they didn't want the surface poppers, megabait, 7x, or swimbait... they are packed on almost every paddy we saw and it's pretty much easy limits on dodos right now.. we had some really good grade 20-25+# yt's on the paddys too..

07-26-2006, 10:57 AM	#1
vellocity Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 388	Wed AM, 7/26 tried to get out there Tuesday morning, but couldn't wake up.. finally got out there this morning, and barely woke up.... all you want greenies in all areas under and south of the pier.. started the slow troll around 6am in the usual spots.. very beautiful water conditions.. 3 - 8-10# YTs for me.. one on bait, saw a couple packs of breezer and got two on the surface plug.. none of these little guys fought worthy enough to get gaffed so i released them all.. was hoping for big momma but not meant to be for me..... saw a few bendos going around the yak fleet this morning so a fun morning had by many.. threw in the towel around 9am.. feels good to be out there again, it's been a while...

07-26-2006, 11:00 AM	#2
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Right on Nelz, we've missed you out there. __________________

07-26-2006, 12:02 PM	#5
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Nelz, these are surface plugs Were you throwing the 7X? Good job on a quick mornings fishing. I picked up the bottom blue mac, they suspend and are made to be cast. can't wait to get out there and toss it on the Seeker Inshore. I know what you mean about getting up, Monday the kitchen light HURT, when I turned it on and I had more than one customer comment on my "grumpy demeaner"....and I caught fish that morning Working in this heat has kicked my ass I may just go tomorrow anyway :twisted: __________________

07-26-2006, 12:22 PM	#6
Afran fishy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 219	Thanks for the report. It looked a little chopped up out there yesterday. This guy is my all time favorite. He catches fish. __________________ warbaits.com Instagram @warbaits

07-26-2006, 12:24 PM	#7
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	Welcome back, Nelz... It's been a while, eh... __________________ Hmmmm.....

07-26-2006, 11:12 AM	#3
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	Nice work on the C&R Nelz. It's spicy hamachi (your recipe) for the crew here at work today.

07-26-2006, 11:22 AM	#4
dmr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 155	I was late to the beach, probably 5:45. By the time I got to the pier, the bait was scattered. I tried for a little while and didn't see other making any, so I headed back across the canyon empty. Adi donated a spanish and some catfood and I picked a few pieces near the kelp. I didn't need them. I only got picked up by a calico on the way in. It was a slow day for me. Nelz, I think I saw you catch your last one. I was in a little shallower than you. I didn't see much activity, but did see one yellow on the beach.

07-26-2006, 04:13 PM	#10
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,563	80'... 9:30AM 16# fatso... 9:45AM 7# - will be eaten... Good seein ya' all. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

07-26-2006, 04:26 PM	#11
dmr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 155	Right on Adi. It looks like I started heading in too early. I could have sworn I was paddling next to you around that time. I must have just missed you hook the first one.

07-26-2006, 04:36 PM	#12
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	Nice Adi! Late morning surprise!

07-26-2006, 05:23 PM	#13
DESTROYER Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "The Table" Posts: 976	Nelz- With a engine, you better be charging the nine mile bank for some of that DODO action :shock:. I just got back from the East Cape and I'm already Jonesing about getting a Yeller. Moyer

07-26-2006, 06:40 PM	#14
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	It was nice seeing you out there today, Nelz. Good job nailing the fish. It looks like you were the hot stick, even if they weren't the toads you hoped for. Adi, it was nice talking with you too. As far as we could tell your double made you runner-up high man. That 16 lber was one fat fish for his length. We were a little surprised Aaron's yellow only weighed 16 lbs. It had yours by a few inches in length, but your shoulders were obviously thicker. Here's the shot on the water: Two of our fellow DPKFM members caught their 1st kayak yellowtails (congratulations to Jack and Damian). Nothing really big, but at least they broke the ice Other than that, we would have to say it was real slow, compared to the last few days when people were nailing multiples. There were many yakkers and private boaters and it didn't look like many people were scoring. __________________ "Never say die"

07-26-2006, 08:27 PM	#15
ski Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Cajon Posts: 273	Welcome back Nelz. I always look forward to your reports. Nice catchin, to those that scored! I hope all the boats decide to look for dorado on the paddies come Saturday! It's going to be crazy out there :!: Mark

07-26-2006, 09:52 PM	#16
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	OH THE WEEKENDS... Nice work on those yellow gents... __________________ Hmmmm.....

07-27-2006, 08:23 AM	#17
ceaper Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2	It's refreshing to hear a little C&R being practiced with all the doink yellows being caught. Most of these don't even need the gaff, just lip em' like a bass. When's the last time anyone caught dorado off La Jolla? Thanks for the report Nelz. CP

07-27-2006, 06:56 PM	#19
ski Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Cajon Posts: 273	[quote="vellocity" Moyer, dodos suck.. they don't pull drag, Yellows are way more fun to fight!! [/quote] IMO, those dodos are a blast on spinning gear. Just crank a bucktail across the top of the water, and watch them gallop after it! At least I caught them that way in the Yucatan and here in 1992(?).