LJ tomorrow (Sat 10/25)? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

pbb · 10-24-2014, 10:14 AM

Who wants to convince me I should spend my limited fishing time this weekend at LJ on Saturday, rather than take a 3/4 day cattle boat trip to the Coronados on Sunday (and use my annual Mexican license a bit)?

If anyone who knows what they are doing wouldn't mind me tagging along, I would be tempted to go to LJ.

I find the learning curve is steep if I go out and pretend like I know what I'm doing. Yes, with the bonito, I can at least avoid getting skunked. I've had some decent days where I've brought home some legal calicos and rockfish, and even hooked up with what was most likely a YT (before my knot broke -I've switched to the palomar knot).

Anyone who knows what they are doing willing to provide some mentorship?

I'm not dead set on catching a YT or nothing at all. If you are an ace with the rockfish and willing to share some expertise, I'm game. Same with the Calicos. And it goes without saying that I'd be thrilled to learn the tricks of the WSB or Halibut trade...

Anyone game?

Smthtnnr · 10-24-2014, 10:43 AM

I know a 3/4 day is more expensive, but the way it has been it's also basically a guarantee. I say hop on the San Diego.. Same grade of fish, less of a learning curve

Dannowar · 10-24-2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Smthtnnr

I know a 3/4 day is more expensive, but the way it has been it's also basically a guarantee. I say hop on the San Diego.. Same grade of fish, less of a learning curve

i dunno about that, my Dad just dragged me down to the rock pile and there weren't many yellows....small and on the bottom. flylines were getting pummeled by bonito and the seals are out of control.

don't waste your money and fish la jolla. who wants to sit on a 6 hour boat ride to catch smaller fish than at home?!

pbb · 10-24-2014, 01:14 PM

HMMM. We are split 50-50.

The problem with your hypothesis Dannowar, ("to catch smaller fish than at home"), is the assumption that I am catching yellowtail at "home."

I haven't been, which is why, unless I can get some on the water tips this weekend, I was thinking it would be better to get on the cattle boat.

ful-rac · 10-24-2014, 01:47 PM

It takes time and patience, to be able to catch what you want. Make friends, start a network or join one, fish every chance you get. If you don't have time to make friends or start or join a network...then BUY in! Call Captain Wade he'll get you on somethin'!

Now as far as a 3/4 day guarantee....nothing is guaranteed....! But...if you have to catch one now...it might be your best bet. Honestly I rather catch one yellowtail on my kayak then multiple yellows on a sportboat.

I say get your ass down to La Jolla and keep try'n, because it'll come!! Just ask easyday Josh! He earned that one! Hopefully you'll earn yours too.

f'nsabiki · 10-24-2014, 02:07 PM

If you're not already signed up for a 3/4 day I doubt you will find any openings.

ctfphoto · 10-24-2014, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

It takes time and patience,

Honestly I rather catch one yellowtail on my kayak then multiple yellows on a sportboat.

I say get your ass down to La Jolla and keep try'n

THIS!

Cadillyak · 10-24-2014, 11:06 PM

Now as far as a 3/4 day guarantee....nothing is guaranteed....! But...if you have to catch one now...it might be your best bet. Honestly I rather catch one yellowtail on my kayak then multiple yellows on a sportboat.[/QUOTE]

Preach kind sir!!!! One yellow on the yak was better than 7 yellows on a 3/4 day boat for me. On the yak, it's you versus the elements. Catch your own bait, find your own fish, land (gaff) your own fish. Do that and you will feel accomplished. Or you could pay to have your fish filleted.

LBKayakDude · 10-24-2014, 02:33 PM

The malihini caught limits of yellowtail yesterday and the day before, just sayin...

Kaleb · 10-24-2014, 07:42 PM

It would only be my second time out. Who all is going?

pbb · 10-24-2014, 11:01 PM

I'll be out there. Olive Hobie Revolution 13, with the remnants of a former owner's "WWW.UNIGOOP.COM" stickers on the bow.

I'm launching from Casa 6:30-ish, with a buddy who will be spearfishing from his blue Cobra.

Feel free to say hi (or give me any advice) if we cross paths on the water.

Peter

10-24-2014, 10:14 AM	#1
pbb Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 149	LJ tomorrow (Sat 10/25)? Who wants to convince me I should spend my limited fishing time this weekend at LJ on Saturday, rather than take a 3/4 day cattle boat trip to the Coronados on Sunday (and use my annual Mexican license a bit)? If anyone who knows what they are doing wouldn't mind me tagging along, I would be tempted to go to LJ. I find the learning curve is steep if I go out and pretend like I know what I'm doing. Yes, with the bonito, I can at least avoid getting skunked. I've had some decent days where I've brought home some legal calicos and rockfish, and even hooked up with what was most likely a YT (before my knot broke -I've switched to the palomar knot). Anyone who knows what they are doing willing to provide some mentorship? I'm not dead set on catching a YT or nothing at all. If you are an ace with the rockfish and willing to share some expertise, I'm game. Same with the Calicos. And it goes without saying that I'd be thrilled to learn the tricks of the WSB or Halibut trade... Anyone game? __________________ 2008 Olive Hobie Revolution 13

10-24-2014, 01:14 PM	#4
pbb Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 149	HMMM. We are split 50-50. The problem with your hypothesis Dannowar, ("to catch smaller fish than at home"), is the assumption that I am catching yellowtail at "home." I haven't been, which is why, unless I can get some on the water tips this weekend, I was thinking it would be better to get on the cattle boat. __________________ 2008 Olive Hobie Revolution 13

10-24-2014, 01:47 PM	#5
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	It takes time and patience, to be able to catch what you want. Make friends, start a network or join one, fish every chance you get. If you don't have time to make friends or start or join a network...then BUY in! Call Captain Wade he'll get you on somethin'! Now as far as a 3/4 day guarantee....nothing is guaranteed....! But...if you have to catch one now...it might be your best bet. Honestly I rather catch one yellowtail on my kayak then multiple yellows on a sportboat. I say get your ass down to La Jolla and keep try'n, because it'll come!! Just ask easyday Josh! He earned that one! Hopefully you'll earn yours too. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

10-24-2014, 11:06 PM	#8
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	Now as far as a 3/4 day guarantee....nothing is guaranteed....! But...if you have to catch one now...it might be your best bet. Honestly I rather catch one yellowtail on my kayak then multiple yellows on a sportboat.[/QUOTE] Preach kind sir!!!! One yellow on the yak was better than 7 yellows on a 3/4 day boat for me. On the yak, it's you versus the elements. Catch your own bait, find your own fish, land (gaff) your own fish. Do that and you will feel accomplished. Or you could pay to have your fish filleted. __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

10-24-2014, 07:42 PM	#10
Kaleb Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 96	im down to go It would only be my second time out. Who all is going?

10-24-2014, 10:43 AM	#2
Smthtnnr Fishing Addict Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 202	I know a 3/4 day is more expensive, but the way it has been it's also basically a guarantee. I say hop on the San Diego.. Same grade of fish, less of a learning curve

10-24-2014, 02:07 PM	#6
f'nsabiki Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 309	If you're not already signed up for a 3/4 day I doubt you will find any openings.

10-24-2014, 02:33 PM	#9
LBKayakDude Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 193	The malihini caught limits of yellowtail yesterday and the day before, just sayin...

10-24-2014, 11:01 PM	#11
pbb Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 149	I'll be out there. Olive Hobie Revolution 13, with the remnants of a former owner's "WWW.UNIGOOP.COM" stickers on the bow. I'm launching from Casa 6:30-ish, with a buddy who will be spearfishing from his blue Cobra. Feel free to say hi (or give me any advice) if we cross paths on the water. Peter __________________ 2008 Olive Hobie Revolution 13