EPIC YEAR OF FISHING - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

captnblood34 · 11-20-2014, 05:06 PM

...Not so much for me. I have 2 legal butts, limited out lobster diving one day (on o2) and skunked the 4 other times I went out (FD). Brought home 2-3 sculpin half a dozen times. And that's about it. I'm fishing for food vs. a 20-30 fish spottie day. Targeted SI 90% of the time. What give? Anyone else feel the "Epic Year" feels like a slow one?

My first year fishing from the yak was great! Hooked into my first YT at LJ coming in at 28#'s ,and caught a variety of fish. I do admit I haven't fished LJ much but when I did it sucked, other than the serene environment.

Oh and my motorcycle was stolen out of my driveway off Otay Lakes Rd. Red and white 2007 GSXR 600, BOLO!

TJones · 11-20-2014, 05:44 PM

that someone would grab your bike . i wonder what kinda a person would do such a thing? i just sold my k8 gsxr 1000 . i rode many gsxrs , but that thing was a beast . only bike i ever kept stock .speedo would say 88- 90 mph when i popped into second gear . i only redlined once or twice . back in the day , i would pin the throttle all the time . riding those things here in LA is to crazy . there is nothing like the freedom of riding a motorcycle , but they can also be very painful , if not deadly . count your blessings. maybe it was an act of the Lord . i did manage to take a couple of trips camping near your place . a 1000 trails campsite . i brought the kayaks with me . it was so peaceful , i never left the campsite on one trip . as far as the fishing goes , these last two years have been great for me . seabass last year and yellows this year . there is still time to nail some last victims , and always time to nail a home guard . tight lines .

danjor · 11-20-2014, 06:24 PM

This year also was not the greatest for me either. But than again I only got out fishing 4 times. 3 on the colorado river during a Vegas trip and once on a 3/4 out of Dana. For a guy who has been fishing 60+ trips a year for the last 6 years, (ever since I could drive) this year has sucked. Better luck next year

Cadillyak · 11-20-2014, 09:35 PM

This year has been one of epic proportions for me. From yak or charter, I couldn't lose. Im so happy with my saltwater year, I've switched to trout!!

I'm trying to figure out why you target SI 90% of the time. If that's the case, LJ isn't too far at all.

easyday · 11-20-2014, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadillyak

This year has been one of epic proportions for me. From yak or charter, I couldn't lose. Im so happy with my saltwater year, I've switched to trout!!

I'm trying to figure out why you target SI 90% of the time. If that's the case, LJ isn't too far at all.

Where you fishing for trout?

chris138 · 11-21-2014, 07:16 AM

La jolla has been very good this year, but I wouldn't say epic. Back in 2010/2011 when the squid was in full swing, now that was insane.

What stands out most about this year was the offshore bite. I can't remember ever seeing so many 100#+ bluefin and marlin caught in SD waters. There are captains down at the docks who released 10+ marlin in a day. Not to mention the wahoo, and a YFT bite that was wide open for 3 or 4 months. Definately on par with '98 El Niño. Remember this one boys!

Caden · 11-22-2014, 08:55 PM

This year was good year for me, catch some butts and 1st YT thanks to Tony. And I just catch me a 6.9# son

11-20-2014, 05:06 PM	#1
captnblood34 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Otay Posts: 704	EPIC YEAR OF FISHING ...Not so much for me. I have 2 legal butts, limited out lobster diving one day (on o2) and skunked the 4 other times I went out (FD). Brought home 2-3 sculpin half a dozen times. And that's about it. I'm fishing for food vs. a 20-30 fish spottie day. Targeted SI 90% of the time. What give? Anyone else feel the "Epic Year" feels like a slow one? My first year fishing from the yak was great! Hooked into my first YT at LJ coming in at 28#'s ,and caught a variety of fish. I do admit I haven't fished LJ much but when I did it sucked, other than the serene environment. Oh and my motorcycle was stolen out of my driveway off Otay Lakes Rd. Red and white 2007 GSXR 600, BOLO!

11-20-2014, 05:44 PM	#2
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	that stinks that someone would grab your bike . i wonder what kinda a person would do such a thing? i just sold my k8 gsxr 1000 . i rode many gsxrs , but that thing was a beast . only bike i ever kept stock .speedo would say 88- 90 mph when i popped into second gear . i only redlined once or twice . back in the day , i would pin the throttle all the time . riding those things here in LA is to crazy . there is nothing like the freedom of riding a motorcycle , but they can also be very painful , if not deadly . count your blessings. maybe it was an act of the Lord . i did manage to take a couple of trips camping near your place . a 1000 trails campsite . i brought the kayaks with me . it was so peaceful , i never left the campsite on one trip . as far as the fishing goes , these last two years have been great for me . seabass last year and yellows this year . there is still time to nail some last victims , and always time to nail a home guard . tight lines .

11-20-2014, 09:35 PM	#4
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	This year has been one of epic proportions for me. From yak or charter, I couldn't lose. Im so happy with my saltwater year, I've switched to trout!! I'm trying to figure out why you target SI 90% of the time. If that's the case, LJ isn't too far at all. __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

11-22-2014, 08:55 PM	#7
Caden Homeless will fish 4 food Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: rosemead Posts: 171	This year was a good year This year was good year for me, catch some butts and 1st YT thanks to Tony. And I just catch me a 6.9# son

11-20-2014, 06:24 PM	#3
danjor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 673	This year also was not the greatest for me either. But than again I only got out fishing 4 times. 3 on the colorado river during a Vegas trip and once on a 3/4 out of Dana. For a guy who has been fishing 60+ trips a year for the last 6 years, (ever since I could drive) this year has sucked. Better luck next year

11-21-2014, 07:16 AM	#6
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	La jolla has been very good this year, but I wouldn't say epic. Back in 2010/2011 when the squid was in full swing, now that was insane. What stands out most about this year was the offshore bite. I can't remember ever seeing so many 100#+ bluefin and marlin caught in SD waters. There are captains down at the docks who released 10+ marlin in a day. Not to mention the wahoo, and a YFT bite that was wide open for 3 or 4 months. Definately on par with '98 El Niño. Remember this one boys!