Classic Fall Kayak Fishing - 10/7 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

blackcloud9 · 10-08-2012, 10:34 AM

A kayaker this weekend reminded me that I haven't posted in awhile, but,
I have been getting out for some of the usual shenanigans this Fall. My girls
had a birthday party to attend on Sunday, so with the great weather, I
jumped at the chance to put the wheels under the Hobie and get outside
the surf zone for some more fresh air.

I launched Sunday from Big Rock area and headed out a couple miles to
my "Taco Time" reef area. The bait schools and action seemed to be a little
shallower though, with lots of bait marks 110-117' and seals/birds feeding
which is always a great sign.

Lately I have run across some great Ling, Sheephead, Bocaccio (release most),
and Red action out there. These fish will feed wildly for a period, then,
just shut off completely.

Rigs used are a combination of heavy bucktails, plastic, or 6 oz dropper loop style
with live bait or squid on a very large circle hook.

I had a few drag-ripper fish break off my 30 lb leader by getting into the rocks.

(Unfortunately, my waterproof Canon camera finally died last month, so it's
'camera phone' pix for right now ... that camera shot all of my older videos
located here:
http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...hing%20Videos/ )

Yesterday's 13 lb sheephead and 5 lb vermillion. Both were kayak "Personal Bests" for me!

Friday Night bugs:

lowprofile · 10-08-2012, 10:39 AM

that's an epic launch site. that shore break always scares me!

i don't think i could do the landing.

some nice fish though!

blitzburgh · 10-08-2012, 10:43 AM

Holy crap Larry! Those are some oinkers!

crazyfishnfool · 10-08-2012, 11:17 AM

You say big rock area.

. big rock in malibu area or is this a different big rock ur refurring to?
great job by the way.

lowprofile · 10-08-2012, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyfishnfool

You say big rock area.

. big rock in malibu area or is this a different big rock ur refurring to?
great job by the way.

definitely big rock at la jolla. just south of the childrens pool.

blackcloud9 · 10-08-2012, 11:21 AM

lowpro: I can sum up the launch conditions in one picture (below)

The 'secret' is that you must launch in the 10-yard stretch at the very
South end of this beach! And yes, the other end of the beach had
kayaker-terrifying 6 foot shorebreak ... Notice all the surfers (black dots)
in this photo, in the distance, waiting for 6-8' waves. I've said before,
I don't launch into waves over 2', I'd be surfing that day!

Aaron&Julie · 10-08-2012, 11:51 AM

Larry, congrats on your PBs, great fish and great eats. Thanks for the info on launching at Big Rock. We may try it someday.
How's the parking around that area, and what kind of haul do you have to do with the 'yaks to get to the beach? Thanks.

Quilted Germ · 10-08-2012, 12:00 PM

Refreshing to see that you don't use the "Extend the Arms" technique when taking photos of your fish.....

skrilla · 10-09-2012, 11:33 AM

Nice goat. Great beach to surf too. Broke my first board there.

Fiskadoro · 10-09-2012, 11:40 AM

Hellyah!!!

ashmoz · 10-09-2012, 10:20 PM

This is awesome. Great report.

kantstudien · 10-10-2012, 12:56 AM

What a great post! Thank you for sharing

J3FFro · 10-24-2012, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonlamparda

Larry, congrats on your PBs, great fish and great eats. Thanks for the info on launching at Big Rock. We may try it someday.How's the parking around that area, and what kind of haul do you have to do with the 'yaks to get to the beach? Thanks.

In case you missed it...

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackcloud9

Hi Aaron,

There is generally plenty of street parking in this neighborhood. From the street, its a sloped 50 yard cement path to 3 small wooden steps.

Then off a rock ledge to the sand, this ledge is only 1' right now. But can get to 10' after a big storm when the sand is gone.

The launch walkway access is just north of the end of Winamar Street.

blackcloud9 · 10-25-2012, 08:40 PM

Hi Jon, check out the videos that I posted that show Big Rock launch and landing as well.

There are some other very informative videos on the video page as well, this is the best sheephead/lingcod/mix instructional video:
http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...akRockfish.mp4

Good Luck,
Larry

tunaseeker · 10-26-2012, 12:35 PM

That link is not working for me

blackcloud9 · 10-26-2012, 02:16 PM

There are some other very informative videos on the video page as well, this is the best sheephead/lingcod/mix instructional video:
.. Repaired Link ...
http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...akRockfish.mp4

10-10-2012, 10:00 AM

How cool is that?? congrats on the PBs!!

That sheephead looks so yummy. Larry,
you're a lucky guy. Thanks for the
great post!

Old Man in the Sea · 10-10-2012, 10:27 PM

Thanks Larry - man so flat at BR >> My son used to surf there and I took pictures.... it was always big there...guess if it was flat no surfin'

10-08-2012, 10:34 AM	#1
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	Classic Fall Kayak Fishing - 10/7 A kayaker this weekend reminded me that I haven't posted in awhile, but, I have been getting out for some of the usual shenanigans this Fall. My girls had a birthday party to attend on Sunday, so with the great weather, I jumped at the chance to put the wheels under the Hobie and get outside the surf zone for some more fresh air. I launched Sunday from Big Rock area and headed out a couple miles to my "Taco Time" reef area. The bait schools and action seemed to be a little shallower though, with lots of bait marks 110-117' and seals/birds feeding which is always a great sign. Lately I have run across some great Ling, Sheephead, Bocaccio (release most), and Red action out there. These fish will feed wildly for a period, then, just shut off completely. Rigs used are a combination of heavy bucktails, plastic, or 6 oz dropper loop style with live bait or squid on a very large circle hook. I had a few drag-ripper fish break off my 30 lb leader by getting into the rocks. (Unfortunately, my waterproof Canon camera finally died last month, so it's 'camera phone' pix for right now ... that camera shot all of my older videos located here: http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...hing%20Videos/ ) Yesterday's 13 lb sheephead and 5 lb vermillion. Both were kayak "Personal Bests" for me! Friday Night bugs: __________________ Larry. Hobie Revolution 13. 25 years of kayak fishing La Jolla. https://larryl.com/photos Last edited by blackcloud9; 10-08-2012 at 11:16 AM. Reason: Added Video page link

10-08-2012, 10:39 AM	#2
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	that's an epic launch site. that shore break always scares me! i don't think i could do the landing. some nice fish though! __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

10-08-2012, 10:43 AM	#3
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Holy crap Larry! Those are some oinkers! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

10-08-2012, 11:17 AM	#4
crazyfishnfool zuni818 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: sfv Posts: 72	You say big rock area.. big rock in malibu area or is this a different big rock ur refurring to? great job by the way.

10-08-2012, 11:21 AM	#6
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	lowpro: I can sum up the launch conditions in one picture (below) The 'secret' is that you must launch in the 10-yard stretch at the very South end of this beach! And yes, the other end of the beach had kayaker-terrifying 6 foot shorebreak ... Notice all the surfers (black dots) in this photo, in the distance, waiting for 6-8' waves. I've said before, I don't launch into waves over 2', I'd be surfing that day! __________________ Larry. Hobie Revolution 13. 25 years of kayak fishing La Jolla. https://larryl.com/photos Last edited by blackcloud9; 10-08-2012 at 11:28 AM.

10-08-2012, 11:51 AM	#7
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Larry, congrats on your PBs, great fish and great eats. Thanks for the info on launching at Big Rock. We may try it someday. How's the parking around that area, and what kind of haul do you have to do with the 'yaks to get to the beach? Thanks. __________________ "Never say die"

10-08-2012, 12:00 PM	#8
Quilted Germ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cardiff, Ca Posts: 185	Refreshing to see that you don't use the "Extend the Arms" technique when taking photos of your fish..... __________________ Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first. - Ronald Reagan

10-09-2012, 11:33 AM	#9
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	Nice goat. Great beach to surf too. Broke my first board there. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

10-09-2012, 11:40 AM	#10
Fiskadoro ....... Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,509	Hellyah!!!

10-09-2012, 10:20 PM	#11
ashmoz 192.168.0.1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 397	This is awesome. Great report.

10-10-2012, 12:56 AM	#12
kantstudien Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 55	What a great post! Thank you for sharing

10-25-2012, 08:40 PM	#14
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	Hi Jon, check out the videos that I posted that show Big Rock launch and landing as well. There are some other very informative videos on the video page as well, this is the best sheephead/lingcod/mix instructional video: http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...akRockfish.mp4 Good Luck, Larry

10-26-2012, 12:35 PM	#15
tunaseeker TB Metal Art Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 653	That link is not working for me

10-26-2012, 02:16 PM	#16
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	There are some other very informative videos on the video page as well, this is the best sheephead/lingcod/mix instructional video: .. Repaired Link ... http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...akRockfish.mp4

10-10-2012, 10:00 AM	#17
yani Guest Posts: n/a	How cool is that?? congrats on the PBs!! That sheephead looks so yummy. Larry, you're a lucky guy. Thanks for the great post!

10-10-2012, 10:27 PM	#18
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	Thanks Larry - man so flat at BR >> My son used to surf there and I took pictures.... it was always big there...guess if it was flat no surfin'