1/13 first good fish for 2015 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 01-14-2015, 08:30 AM

Fished La Jolla solo yesterday, launched at first light and headed north to load up on bait. Easy pickings dropping on marks in 80 feet out in front of the pier. small to medium greenbacks, tossed back a couple spanish and had one nice medium sardine. My plan was to soak a bait and yoyo my arms off for YT fished 160 to 175 feet, next to no current all morning made for no action almost all morning long. Lots of whales, light winds and fry and birds all over, 62 degree water seemed almost like a Spring morning out there.

I moved into 110 feet and looking over the side saw lots of red crab suspended. drifted and yoyoed por nada. Finally thinking it is time to go, decided to try one last drift for halibut in tight to the kelp. Remembering that sardine I pinned it on and sent it down drifting into 92 feet with the rod in hand I hooked up............talk about a Hail Mary play. Stoked to start the new year with fresh tasty fish. Stoked!

I am going to let King Anthony sweat on the weight

blitzburgh · 01-14-2015, 08:37 AM

Nice slab Ice!

YakDout · 01-14-2015, 08:42 AM

Nice fish! And thanks for the report!

erinoo · 01-14-2015, 08:51 AM

Nice slab Andy..The ole hali Mary play..

kayakfisherman · 01-14-2015, 09:10 AM

Sometimes going solo makes all the difference!!

Bert Vega · 01-14-2015, 09:29 AM

Nice Andy. Its a beast!

cell128 · 01-14-2015, 09:41 AM

Way to go!!!

HELLSTER INC. · 01-14-2015, 09:42 AM

Nice fish Andy, can't beat the weather and end the day on a high!

Deamon · 01-14-2015, 10:07 AM

You are a beast!

steveooo · 01-14-2015, 10:12 AM

Your batting average is off the charts right now. I'm going to come by soon to rub your belly for good luck.

kauaiboy04 · 01-14-2015, 10:25 AM

nice hali! i've got the bay dialed in, but no flatties for me in ocean yet.

alanhighhand · 01-14-2015, 11:04 AM

WTG Andy 2015 very nice.

RobFish · 01-14-2015, 02:43 PM

Nice fishy Andy.

mrJB · 01-14-2015, 03:14 PM

Nicely done Andy, kinda' makes the long drive and long day all worthwhile...

Iceman · 01-14-2015, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Curious how you rigged it?
Carolina
Dropper loop
3-way swivel
Im experimenting with these, but havent decided which i really like, although the 3-way swivel seems to always get twisted.
Thanks

I was rigged up for YT and love the 3 way swivel over the dropper loop. I use Carolina rigs trolling for WSB and fishing for halibut in shallower water like under 30 feet. I was dropping mackerel to the bottom in 170 feet so I had a 12 oz torpedo, I had some 5 oz I should have switched out when I fished under 100 feet, but was lazy and it was my last drift, I figured rod in hand would work to just dip the tip and swing when I got bit. Fish was hooked decent in the bottom jaw and came up vertical. Then laying it out pedaling it was white side up, tricky getting it where I wanted it to gaff. As far as twisting when you can get away with it 50# mono is nice and stiff.

Smthtnnr · 01-14-2015, 09:48 PM

Ice ice baby! Cool story and fish Andy

beardedguy · 01-15-2015, 12:19 PM

Hi Andy,

I wanted to fish with you like I said at the HOW event,
but I forgot that I had promised the wife a trip
to Vegas for three days starting Monday. Maybe next time.

Nic D · 01-15-2015, 05:11 PM

Nice one stud!

captnblood34 · 01-15-2015, 05:39 PM

HA score! No need for a solo next time, I'm there! Good job man

J

JeffB · 01-15-2015, 05:47 PM

Very good looking fish! I've been wanting to get out for a big butt

01-14-2015, 08:30 AM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	1/13 first good fish for 2015 Fished La Jolla solo yesterday, launched at first light and headed north to load up on bait. Easy pickings dropping on marks in 80 feet out in front of the pier. small to medium greenbacks, tossed back a couple spanish and had one nice medium sardine. My plan was to soak a bait and yoyo my arms off for YT fished 160 to 175 feet, next to no current all morning made for no action almost all morning long. Lots of whales, light winds and fry and birds all over, 62 degree water seemed almost like a Spring morning out there. I moved into 110 feet and looking over the side saw lots of red crab suspended. drifted and yoyoed por nada. Finally thinking it is time to go, decided to try one last drift for halibut in tight to the kelp. Remembering that sardine I pinned it on and sent it down drifting into 92 feet with the rod in hand I hooked up............talk about a Hail Mary play. Stoked to start the new year with fresh tasty fish. Stoked! I am going to let King Anthony sweat on the weight __________________

01-14-2015, 08:37 AM	#2
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Nice slab Ice! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

01-14-2015, 09:29 AM	#6
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Nice Andy. Its a beast! __________________ I hate seals!!!

01-14-2015, 09:42 AM	#8
HELLSTER INC. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Banning, ca Posts: 429	Nice fish Andy, can't beat the weather and end the day on a high! __________________ HELLSTER. 2015 Hobie PA 14 2016 Hobie Revo 13 2018 SeaFox 248 Commander

01-14-2015, 10:25 AM	#11
kauaiboy04 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sandy Eggo Posts: 215	nice hali! i've got the bay dialed in, but no flatties for me in ocean yet. __________________ http://socalkayak.blogspot.com

01-14-2015, 08:42 AM	#3
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Nice fish! And thanks for the report!

01-14-2015, 08:51 AM	#4
erinoo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Carlsbad,,Halfway up the Hill Posts: 486	Nice slab Andy..The ole hali Mary play..

01-14-2015, 09:10 AM	#5
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	Sometimes going solo makes all the difference!!

01-14-2015, 09:41 AM	#7
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	Way to go!!!

01-14-2015, 10:07 AM	#9
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	You are a beast!

01-14-2015, 10:12 AM	#10
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Your batting average is off the charts right now. I'm going to come by soon to rub your belly for good luck.

01-14-2015, 11:04 AM	#12
alanhighhand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 100	WTG Andy 2015 very nice.

01-14-2015, 02:43 PM	#13
RobFish Massive Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 382	Nice fishy Andy. __________________

01-14-2015, 03:14 PM	#14
mrJB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O.C. Posts: 352	Nicely done Andy, kinda' makes the long drive and long day all worthwhile... __________________ "I Brake for Halibut"

01-14-2015, 09:48 PM	#16
Smthtnnr Fishing Addict Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 202	Ice ice baby! Cool story and fish Andy

01-15-2015, 12:19 PM	#17
beardedguy gurmpy old one Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: El Cajon Posts: 80	Hi Andy, I wanted to fish with you like I said at the HOW event, but I forgot that I had promised the wife a trip to Vegas for three days starting Monday. Maybe next time.

01-15-2015, 05:11 PM	#18
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	Nice one stud! __________________ instagram - @DRAGO619

01-15-2015, 05:39 PM	#19
captnblood34 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Otay Posts: 704	HA score! No need for a solo next time, I'm there! Good job man J

01-15-2015, 05:47 PM	#20
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	Very good looking fish! I've been wanting to get out for a big butt __________________ If you're looking for me I'm