Dana Point July-6 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

stephenG · 07-06-2013, 02:18 PM

Got on the water at 6am to try to beat some of the crowd, seas were perfect with little to no wind so I headed north to headlands / salt creek area. Made a few drift for the flat kind. Got a big bite that I fought for about a minute before it got tangled in some kelp. Tried all the tricks I knew but couldn't get him out. Broke off my gear. After half an hour decided to try some bass. They were hittin pretty good with several awesome surface strikes. Got a total of 9 with most being cookie cutter 13.5 inches ( guess the new laws are working) and my biggest at Bout 17 inches. All released to grow. Side note: I saw a mako shark go air born feeding about 300 yards offshore from me. It was badass. Headed in at noon fighting all the boat/seadoo/paddle board traffic. It was a mad house in the harbor. Over all a pretty good day.

PS. What tricks do you guys use when you get Kepled up on a big fish?

easyday · 07-06-2013, 02:47 PM

Should have gone to dp

stephenG · 07-06-2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by easyday

Should have gone to dp

Where did you fish dude? I was thinking about hittin Oside but changed my mind in the morning.

Bigfish92084 · 07-06-2013, 03:41 PM

I can only speak from my first experience yesterday, July 5th.
Keep the rod doubled over and keep the pressure on. Take your time.

PS. What tricks do you guys use when you get Kepled up on a big fish?[/QUOTE]

07-06-2013, 02:18 PM	#1
stephenG Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Clemente Posts: 97	Dana Point July-6 Got on the water at 6am to try to beat some of the crowd, seas were perfect with little to no wind so I headed north to headlands / salt creek area. Made a few drift for the flat kind. Got a big bite that I fought for about a minute before it got tangled in some kelp. Tried all the tricks I knew but couldn't get him out. Broke off my gear. After half an hour decided to try some bass. They were hittin pretty good with several awesome surface strikes. Got a total of 9 with most being cookie cutter 13.5 inches ( guess the new laws are working) and my biggest at Bout 17 inches. All released to grow. Side note: I saw a mako shark go air born feeding about 300 yards offshore from me. It was badass. Headed in at noon fighting all the boat/seadoo/paddle board traffic. It was a mad house in the harbor. Over all a pretty good day. PS. What tricks do you guys use when you get Kepled up on a big fish? Attached Images

07-06-2013, 02:47 PM	#2
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	Should have gone to dp __________________

07-06-2013, 03:41 PM	#4
Bigfish92084 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 40	I can only speak from my first experience yesterday, July 5th. Keep the rod doubled over and keep the pressure on. Take your time. PS. What tricks do you guys use when you get Kepled up on a big fish?[/QUOTE]