Trout Yakfishing 24MAR12-25MAR12 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Halol · 03-29-2012, 08:06 PM

Where: Lake Cuyamaca

When: 24MAR12-25MAR12

Target Species: Trout

How: Carolina Rig. Used 2-4 lb flurocarbon line. size 14-18 treble hooks with 1/4 oz sliding egg weight. Orange or Chartuse Powerbait worked best. Just like bass fisihg, we paddled/peddled and looked for cover near shore or ledges in deep water to drop our Powerbait rigs. I also used MEPS spinners and caught most of my trout with it.

This is probably my first "fishing report" on BWE. So here it goes....

My buddies are yakfishing nubs. They are afraid of the idea of kayakfishing the ocean so we decided to take baby steps and start off in the local lakes. Lake Cuyamaca is a treat for those that grew up lake fishing. Outside of the lake is acres on acres of wild turkey and deer just standing around. We even stopped just to take pictures. One of the deer even walked up to us...I think close enough where i couldve reached out and gave it a pet.

Once we arrived we expected for lots of people. Nope, it was empty. Not a soul in site except for the park rangers. Soon after launching the yaks, I decided to toss the Mepps around. I got hooked up with a good 4 pounder. Soon I hear the "wahooooos!" from both my buddys. They are also hooked up on something big. My bro was hooked up on an 8.5 pound rainbow (huge for a trout, especially on 2 lb test). All I can hear from him is "HELP this thing huge! I dont know how to land this thing!" LOLOLOL I began thinking, how in the hell is he gonna land one of the LJ YT or WSB if he is having trouble landing an 8 lb trout. So I peddled over to see what I can do. I walked him through about letting the rod do all the work and once the fish is along side and tired, to net his ass.

Anyhow here are some pics...

blitzburgh · 03-29-2012, 09:30 PM

Nice work!

Just let your buddies know, any lake can have the same risks involved as the salt. Like many of the pro's on this site have mentioned before, practice "re-entering" the kayak and be prepared.

ashmoz · 03-29-2012, 10:59 PM

This is sick! Nicee work! I gotta get back into lake fishin a bit...cheers!

StinkyMatt · 03-30-2012, 07:49 AM

Way to go Ivan!

Can you take me fishing?

Results like that your buddies are hooked!

Yakin · 03-30-2012, 08:26 AM

NICE CATCH!!!
I use to have those same white stringers years ago but they all broke
where did you all get your's?!?!?!

Hunters Pa · 03-30-2012, 08:56 AM

Grew up fishing Cuyamaca, staying at Pinezanita. I have some unfinished business up there. may have to bring the kayak & make a weekend out of it.

great report

Halol · 03-30-2012, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yakin

NICE CATCH!!!
I use to have those same white stringers years ago but they all broke
where did you all get your's?!?!?!

Walmart, my friend.

03-29-2012, 08:06 PM	#1
Halol Devildoc1mardiv Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 61	Trout Yakfishing 24MAR12-25MAR12 Where: Lake Cuyamaca When: 24MAR12-25MAR12 Target Species: Trout How: Carolina Rig. Used 2-4 lb flurocarbon line. size 14-18 treble hooks with 1/4 oz sliding egg weight. Orange or Chartuse Powerbait worked best. Just like bass fisihg, we paddled/peddled and looked for cover near shore or ledges in deep water to drop our Powerbait rigs. I also used MEPS spinners and caught most of my trout with it. This is probably my first "fishing report" on BWE. So here it goes.... My buddies are yakfishing nubs. They are afraid of the idea of kayakfishing the ocean so we decided to take baby steps and start off in the local lakes. Lake Cuyamaca is a treat for those that grew up lake fishing. Outside of the lake is acres on acres of wild turkey and deer just standing around. We even stopped just to take pictures. One of the deer even walked up to us...I think close enough where i couldve reached out and gave it a pet. Once we arrived we expected for lots of people. Nope, it was empty. Not a soul in site except for the park rangers. Soon after launching the yaks, I decided to toss the Mepps around. I got hooked up with a good 4 pounder. Soon I hear the "wahooooos!" from both my buddys. They are also hooked up on something big. My bro was hooked up on an 8.5 pound rainbow (huge for a trout, especially on 2 lb test). All I can hear from him is "HELP this thing huge! I dont know how to land this thing!" LOLOLOL I began thinking, how in the hell is he gonna land one of the LJ YT or WSB if he is having trouble landing an 8 lb trout. So I peddled over to see what I can do. I walked him through about letting the rod do all the work and once the fish is along side and tired, to net his ass. Anyhow here are some pics... Attached Images __________________

03-29-2012, 09:30 PM	#2
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Nice work! Just let your buddies know, any lake can have the same risks involved as the salt. Like many of the pro's on this site have mentioned before, practice "re-entering" the kayak and be prepared. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

03-30-2012, 08:26 AM	#5
Yakin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 913	NICE CATCH!!! I use to have those same white stringers years ago but they all broke where did you all get your's?!?!?! __________________ Remember There are Many Fish in the Sea MEANS MORE TO EAT!!!

03-29-2012, 10:59 PM	#3
ashmoz 192.168.0.1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 397	This is sick! Nicee work! I gotta get back into lake fishin a bit...cheers!

03-30-2012, 07:49 AM	#4
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Way to go Ivan! Can you take me fishing? Results like that your buddies are hooked!

03-30-2012, 08:56 AM	#6
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,359	Grew up fishing Cuyamaca, staying at Pinezanita. I have some unfinished business up there. may have to bring the kayak & make a weekend out of it. great report