The big bay after work 7-11 and 7-12 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Sherm · 07-13-2011, 12:37 PM

The tides were looking good for some after work fishing. I grabbed the yak Monday and went down to a rippin incoming tide and lot's of shit in the water. Kelp, eel grass, everything. Mats of kelp that would have made one hell of a paddy offshore. If you could cast between the crap in the water the fishing was good. Plenty of action and a wide variety of species. The bite was good until the tide stopped about 6:30pm. Called it a day and hit the beach around 7pm.

Fish count day 1

2 rattlers
12 grumpies
5 turd rollers
1 dink checker
2 small flatties
3 lizards

Turned out the wife had bunko Tuesday night and the kayak was still on the truck so I left work around 4pm and hit the bay about 4:30pm. Same as the day before but without all the stuff in the water. Wind and current were going the same way and it made the paddle to my spot a little tougher than normal.

I got to my spot and it was game on. The current was moving quick so you only got to cast on the spot and present the bait the right way one time before you flew by the spot. It didn't matter much as every cast produced a fish. The spotties were of good quality and fun to catch on the 8lb test. I even pulled a hali out of the spot. It was getting later in the afternoon so I decided to ride the tide back to the beach, fishing along the way. I caught numerous spotties and one hali that was right at 22 inches. Tossed her back to get bigger. Back at the beach at 7:30pm.

Enjoyed a good cigar each day and the fishing was great. Just another shitty day in San Diego!!!!

Fish count day 2;

19 grumpies
1 turdroller
3 flatties

All caught on artificials and all released

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yakrider · 07-13-2011, 01:03 PM

spotties are the coolest!

Sherm · 07-13-2011, 01:04 PM

Chunky and full of fight. On the light tackle they are a blast.

kobra · 07-13-2011, 04:10 PM

Now that's the way to unwind after work! Nice fish Sherm.

dfroggy54 · 07-13-2011, 06:11 PM

Good stuff! Nice meeting you!

roby · 07-13-2011, 08:35 PM

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Just another shitty day in San Diego!!!!

I wish I had half those numbers.....bass in the bay is fun, fun, fun.

I gotta take my son out to the bay soon.

Sherm · 07-14-2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dfroggy54

Good stuff! Nice meeting you!

Was that you at the launch on Monday evening?

07-13-2011, 12:37 PM	#1
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	The big bay after work 7-11 and 7-12 The tides were looking good for some after work fishing. I grabbed the yak Monday and went down to a rippin incoming tide and lot's of shit in the water. Kelp, eel grass, everything. Mats of kelp that would have made one hell of a paddy offshore. If you could cast between the crap in the water the fishing was good. Plenty of action and a wide variety of species. The bite was good until the tide stopped about 6:30pm. Called it a day and hit the beach around 7pm. Fish count day 1 2 rattlers 12 grumpies 5 turd rollers 1 dink checker 2 small flatties 3 lizards Turned out the wife had bunko Tuesday night and the kayak was still on the truck so I left work around 4pm and hit the bay about 4:30pm. Same as the day before but without all the stuff in the water. Wind and current were going the same way and it made the paddle to my spot a little tougher than normal. I got to my spot and it was game on. The current was moving quick so you only got to cast on the spot and present the bait the right way one time before you flew by the spot. It didn't matter much as every cast produced a fish. The spotties were of good quality and fun to catch on the 8lb test. I even pulled a hali out of the spot. It was getting later in the afternoon so I decided to ride the tide back to the beach, fishing along the way. I caught numerous spotties and one hali that was right at 22 inches. Tossed her back to get bigger. Back at the beach at 7:30pm. Enjoyed a good cigar each day and the fishing was great. Just another shitty day in San Diego!!!! Fish count day 2; 19 grumpies 1 turdroller 3 flatties All caught on artificials and all released Attached Images __________________

07-13-2011, 06:11 PM	#5
dfroggy54 Rolly Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 245	Good stuff! Nice meeting you! __________________ I Fish. I catch. I Eat.

07-13-2011, 01:03 PM	#2
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	spotties are the coolest!

07-13-2011, 01:04 PM	#3
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	Chunky and full of fight. On the light tackle they are a blast.

07-13-2011, 04:10 PM	#4
kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	Now that's the way to unwind after work! Nice fish Sherm.