11/27 Deep Rocks - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

blackcloud9 · 11-27-2010, 08:42 PM

Got a limit of rockfish today when the current cooperated, around
165'-180' deep on both plastics and bait. Kinda fun. Lots of life
with some big marks - heard splashes I think there were threshers
slapping around ...

steveooo · 11-27-2010, 08:48 PM

Fish look tasty, and you look like a Abercrombe model

Best looking yak fisherman this side of the Mississippi!

I've always wanted to try the BR launch. 7 ft from the north @ 7 Seconds coming up. Maybe I'll wait til a better window n

GBF · 11-27-2010, 09:10 PM

Good eats for sure.......Nice going!!

GBF

bigbarrels · 11-28-2010, 12:09 AM

nice! thanks for sharing

Jzo · 11-28-2010, 03:42 AM

Congrats.

driftwood · 11-28-2010, 09:00 AM

Good post! I always get nervous fishing for those reds. I always forget when their in season or not.

I like that Billy Idol thing you got going on... looks good

nice reds WTG!!!

Jimmyz123 · 11-28-2010, 09:33 AM

Nice, I love catching those. Keep in mind all to check your DFG regulations. Lingcod are off limits after November 30 and all other Rock fish are off limits after December 31 in American waters. If you go into Mexican water you're O.K. for all these. I haven't rockfished all this year, I'm bummed, I really like making Fish and Chips with those.

ful-rac · 11-28-2010, 10:23 AM

That's awsome! I love rockfish!

old_rookie · 11-28-2010, 01:53 PM

Dude that's awesome!!

Iceman · 11-28-2010, 05:11 PM

I think I can speak for both Larry and myself. We really get tired of replies to our fishing posts full of comments regarding our impeccable grooming, fashion sense and 007 good looks.

Nice cod!

Fiskadoro · 11-28-2010, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

I think I can speak for both Larry and myself. We of replies to our fishing posts full of comments regarding our impeccable grooming, fashion sense and 007 good looks.

Nice cod!

I here that. Get the same... but I really get tired of all those references to my "Nice cod"

THE DARKHORSE · 11-29-2010, 10:05 AM

I'd be careful, Larry---there might be a line of anglers waiting on the beach come Sunday

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Just curious, have you bothered tanking up with live-squid lately and hitting those same stones? Much like your soft plastic, not setting the hook technique (to target the larger rockfish)---I would think using the whole, live squid would target the keepers rather than 6" nibblers, too.

Not to mention, I hear other, larger species like to eat live-squid as well

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blackcloud9 · 11-29-2010, 11:17 AM

You are right Josh - but I enjoy the company - I've never seen another
kayaker out there. Its lonely

, and its a big area to fish.

Couldn't find my rockfish article online which you are referring to, but yes
fishing whole squid is the ticket or better yet a whole squid on a big plastic
and swing only when you feel the right !THUMP! .

I'm confident that the new moon will have the squirts spawning, and I'm
actually calling for a full tanker blitz on the 5th or 6th or 7th at the cyn.

We'll see.

THE DARKHORSE · 11-29-2010, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackcloud9

"I'm confident that the new moon will have the squirts spawning, and I'm
actually calling for a full tanker blitz on the 5th or 6th or 7th at the cyn.

We'll see."

While I realize there'll be more tidal movement on those days, I wouldn't expect a "full tanker blitz". In fact, I'd bet against it, with heavy odds to whomever wants to take that bet. Any takers?

Here's my question to you: Why would there be a "full tanker blitz" on those days---when there's squid, for miles, wrapping around the entire point? From the canyon to Crystal Pier---and beyond in both directions. You can make live-squid---all day long for Pete's sake---in the same spots that have been holding squid, for months now! I've found full-blown, middle of the day squid floats, out in the deeper spots (300' of water), too.

Good luck to everyone sitting on that same bed, in front of the condo; you're going to need it

.

chris138 · 11-29-2010, 02:43 PM

Quote:

I'd be careful, Larry---there might be a line of anglers waiting on the beach come Sunday

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If there were a lineup of yaks launching/landing at the rock, I'd grab a sixer of sculpin IPA and a video camera... just to really enjoy the ensuing carnage and barrels!!!

Ndavissd · 12-13-2010, 12:45 PM

Thanks for the great story and killer articles, really appreciate this kind of insight

Best regards

Royak · 12-13-2010, 06:18 PM

Yeah, BR is a terrific launch site -- second only to LJ Shores IMHO. There's an effort by enviros to include all or part of Windansea Beach in the proposed South La Jolla SMR. If successful, this could complicate its use by kayak fishermen when returning with fish. And, of course, surf fishermen could be completely screwed.

A less irrational northern border to that proposed no-take zone would be a few hundred feet south of Big Rock, meaning the cliff and wall known as "Pink Wall." The topography is distinct, with the area south being essentially impassable from Windansea.

Of course, the best solution is not to have any of the South LJ SMR, but it appears La Jolla is going to be getting a beat-down. Let's try to at least save Windansea's Big Rock from the MLPA juggernaut.

11-27-2010, 08:42 PM	#1
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	11/27 Deep Rocks Got a limit of rockfish today when the current cooperated, around 165'-180' deep on both plastics and bait. Kinda fun. Lots of life with some big marks - heard splashes I think there were threshers slapping around ... __________________ Larry. Hobie Revolution 13. 25 years of kayak fishing La Jolla. https://larryl.com/photos

11-27-2010, 09:10 PM	#3
GBF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 323	Good eats for sure.......Nice going!! GBF __________________ "Just keep going out....it's better than staying Home"

11-28-2010, 05:11 PM	#10
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	I think I can speak for both Larry and myself. We really get tired of replies to our fishing posts full of comments regarding our impeccable grooming, fashion sense and 007 good looks. Nice cod! __________________

11-29-2010, 10:05 AM	#12
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	The taco machine! I'd be careful, Larry---there might be a line of anglers waiting on the beach come Sunday . Just curious, have you bothered tanking up with live-squid lately and hitting those same stones? Much like your soft plastic, not setting the hook technique (to target the larger rockfish)---I would think using the whole, live squid would target the keepers rather than 6" nibblers, too. Not to mention, I hear other, larger species like to eat live-squid as well . __________________

12-13-2010, 12:45 PM	#16
Ndavissd Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 41	Thanks Thanks for the great story and killer articles, really appreciate this kind of insight Best regards

11-27-2010, 08:48 PM	#2
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Fish look tasty, and you look like a Abercrombe model Best looking yak fisherman this side of the Mississippi! I've always wanted to try the BR launch. 7 ft from the north @ 7 Seconds coming up. Maybe I'll wait til a better window n

11-28-2010, 12:09 AM	#4
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	nice! thanks for sharing

11-28-2010, 03:42 AM	#5
Jzo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 344	Congrats.

11-28-2010, 09:00 AM	#6
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	Good post! I always get nervous fishing for those reds. I always forget when their in season or not. I like that Billy Idol thing you got going on... looks good nice reds WTG!!!

11-28-2010, 09:33 AM	#7
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	Nice, I love catching those. Keep in mind all to check your DFG regulations. Lingcod are off limits after November 30 and all other Rock fish are off limits after December 31 in American waters. If you go into Mexican water you're O.K. for all these. I haven't rockfished all this year, I'm bummed, I really like making Fish and Chips with those.

11-28-2010, 10:23 AM	#8
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	That's awsome! I love rockfish!

11-28-2010, 01:53 PM	#9
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	Dude that's awesome!!

11-29-2010, 11:17 AM	#13
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	You are right Josh - but I enjoy the company - I've never seen another kayaker out there. Its lonely , and its a big area to fish. Couldn't find my rockfish article online which you are referring to, but yes fishing whole squid is the ticket or better yet a whole squid on a big plastic and swing only when you feel the right !THUMP! . I'm confident that the new moon will have the squirts spawning, and I'm actually calling for a full tanker blitz on the 5th or 6th or 7th at the cyn. We'll see.

12-13-2010, 06:18 PM	#17
Royak Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: La Jolla Posts: 46	Big Rock in Jeopardy? Yeah, BR is a terrific launch site -- second only to LJ Shores IMHO. There's an effort by enviros to include all or part of Windansea Beach in the proposed South La Jolla SMR. If successful, this could complicate its use by kayak fishermen when returning with fish. And, of course, surf fishermen could be completely screwed. A less irrational northern border to that proposed no-take zone would be a few hundred feet south of Big Rock, meaning the cliff and wall known as "Pink Wall." The topography is distinct, with the area south being essentially impassable from Windansea. Of course, the best solution is not to have any of the South LJ SMR, but it appears La Jolla is going to be getting a beat-down. Let's try to at least save Windansea's Big Rock from the MLPA juggernaut.