La Jolla 8/2 report - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MrPatrick · 08-02-2013, 05:38 PM

It's been forever since I'd been to The Big Water in La Jolla. I heard the yellow bite was over but I was prepared just in case. Squid set up, live bait set up and my bait tank. Surf was easy, the paddle out was easy, which suits my aching body just fine. Made it out to the mini flotilla and I see people paddling and peddling around with glum looks on their faces.
Plan B.
Target Rockfish. I found some Coppers but they were small so back they went. From there I couldn't find a rock pile to save my life.
Plan C.
Fish the kelp. I played Checkers for about two hours. I was trying for some reds at the base of the deep kelp but just caught lots of these between 12" and 17".

Plan D.
Take my eyes off the water and appreciate my surroundings.

In the end Plan D. Was the most satisfying of the day. It had been almost a year since my last La Jolla trip. Anything I caught today was a bonus. MAN!!!!!!! Are we LUCKY or what, to be able to do this?

Patrick

vincentek9 · 08-02-2013, 05:41 PM

thanks for the report. you didnt get skunked so thats good news!

makobob · 08-02-2013, 06:04 PM

Not only lucky but what a season it has been, talk about the good old days!

bigbarrels · 08-02-2013, 11:36 PM

This may have changed my facial expression.....but then again I was half asleep(as usual) so maybe not......one of the last people remaining in the floatilla.....very slow morning out there

08-02-2013, 05:38 PM	#1
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	La Jolla 8/2 report It's been forever since I'd been to The Big Water in La Jolla. I heard the yellow bite was over but I was prepared just in case. Squid set up, live bait set up and my bait tank. Surf was easy, the paddle out was easy, which suits my aching body just fine. Made it out to the mini flotilla and I see people paddling and peddling around with glum looks on their faces. Plan B. Target Rockfish. I found some Coppers but they were small so back they went. From there I couldn't find a rock pile to save my life. Plan C. Fish the kelp. I played Checkers for about two hours. I was trying for some reds at the base of the deep kelp but just caught lots of these between 12" and 17". Plan D. Take my eyes off the water and appreciate my surroundings. In the end Plan D. Was the most satisfying of the day. It had been almost a year since my last La Jolla trip. Anything I caught today was a bonus. MAN!!!!!!! Are we LUCKY or what, to be able to do this? Patrick

08-02-2013, 05:41 PM	#2
vincentek9 MAYNEE-YAK Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 533	thanks for the report. you didnt get skunked so thats good news! __________________

08-02-2013, 06:04 PM	#3
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Not only lucky but what a season it has been, talk about the good old days! __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

08-02-2013, 11:36 PM	#4
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	This may have changed my facial expression.....but then again I was half asleep(as usual) so maybe not......one of the last people remaining in the floatilla.....very slow morning out there __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear