La Jolla kelp line - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ImGonnaYak · 05-06-2015, 06:15 PM

Hey guys,

First post here. I'm new to fishing LJ. I fished it yesterday, what I believe is the NW corner. What are the known basic spots? Any advice on good areas to work? Looks like we are going to fish it again tomorrow. Make bait then slow troll macs. Do you guys mostly work the kelp line? Or is there good structure out in 100+ft that produces game fish?

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks!

TJones · 05-06-2015, 07:02 PM

You might be better off putting in some hours in the bay . Get a feel for the yak . Practice recovery skills . That Type of thing . No fish in Lj .

ImGonnaYak · 05-06-2015, 07:24 PM

There's fish there. Just looking for some advice on how you LJ pros like to work that area.

ImGonnaYak · 05-20-2015, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TJones

You might be better off putting in some hours in the bay . Get a feel for the yak . Practice recovery skills . That Type of thing . No fish in Lj .

No fish in LJ? lol, got 2 BIG wsb last night.

PM if you want some tips and advice

Dannowar · 05-20-2015, 01:12 PM

Man TJones....remind me never to ask you for advice.

makobob · 05-20-2015, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ImGonnaYak

No fish in LJ? lol, got 2 BIG wsb last night.

PM if you want some tips and advice

WITHOUT PICS it did not happen!!!

octico · 05-20-2015, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by makobob

WITHOUT PICS it did not happen!!!

+1

ImGonnaYak · 05-20-2015, 04:11 PM

It happened. You can choose not to believe it, whatever. My bud got the 45lb and a I got the 50lb. Got pics, but I'm one of those guys that doesn't like his face online, sorry. There's a lot of seabass in many kelp spots up and down the coast. They can be tough to hook and land, but what a score when you do!

MrPatrick · 05-06-2015, 07:34 PM

Search the forums, there's a ton of information here. The fish can be anywhere at any given time. Surface, deep or cruising two feet deep in the kelp under your kayak, teasing you.

Be sure to know the MLPA boundaries and fish the legal area.

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ImGonnaYak · 05-06-2015, 07:50 PM

Thanks for the replies.

Yes I know fish can be anywhere. Use your FF, bait schools = bigger fish, structure, hard bottom, water color, etc. I'm not new to fishing. I'm asking about strategies and how you like to fish the area on a kayak. For example, when targeting yt and wsb in the kelp.

Maybe I'm not making sense?

FARRIER · 05-06-2015, 08:17 PM

Most people are pretty tight lipped with how they attack the fish unless you are out on the water. A lot of us put in a lot of hard hours to learn just the basics of our fishery. I would suggest shaking a few hands and bringing an extra beer or two on your next outing. As far as info a lot of guys like to slow troll mackerel this time of the year. kayaks offer a perfect pace. As far as distance of the kelp. Conditions change by the minute. Use your spidey senses and the marine life to point you in the right direction. I usually drop a yoyo anytime i see a school that is puddling or boiling but doesn't take at my flylined bait or my surface iron. To be honest I let my meter and the conditions dictate the depth and presentation. If your looking for some different info or more details there are a ton of old posts to filter through. I know its a lame answer but to be honest I don't know how to triage your skill set or what you may find interesting. Tight lines..

Widgeon · 05-06-2015, 08:39 PM

Yeah, what farrier said.
I was hitting it pretty hard last summer and did ok. Just starting to dust off the gear and plan some new adventures out there.
I would always start by making bait, then set up and slow troll, while occasionally throwing an iron. As far as the kelp line, i would generally stay at least 50 yrds or more out when trolling. Sometimes quite a bit more.

Cadillyak · 05-06-2015, 09:12 PM

LJ sucks. I stick to the bays. No fish in LJ except an occasional rockfish

5-20 · 05-07-2015, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ImGonnaYak

Hey guys,

Or is there good structure out in 100+ft that produces game fish?

Thanks!

What type of game fish are you talking about? Like yellowtail tunas?

MrPatrick · 05-08-2015, 11:21 AM

A-holes and elitists, way to score some points 💔

MrPatrick · 05-08-2015, 12:04 PM

Spanish can work but the greenbacks are the bait of choice.

ImGonnaYak · 05-08-2015, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrPatrick

A-holes and elitists, way to score some points 💔

There's sense of humor in this thread. Just adding to it. I appreciate all the comments.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrPatrick

Spanish can work but the greenbacks are the bait of choice.

Cool, good to know. Thanks!

Deamon · 05-08-2015, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ImGonnaYak

There's sense of humor in this thread. Just adding to it.

I have a feeling you're gonna fit right in, welcome. Jim

Nic D · 05-08-2015, 02:31 PM

yup, welcome Jim.

use the search function as much as possible… it will save you a ton of time. There's so much information already written.

YakDout · 05-08-2015, 06:45 PM

The reasons I prefer the greenbacks are because they last much longer flylining with a hook in their nose. Like literally hours and hours. Spanish, I can't say the same for. Reason number two is because they have that fin that always makes me bleed. My guess is that the local fish have keened in on the greenbacks because the Spanish keep fricken poking the roof of their mouth with that damn fin!!!

05-06-2015, 06:15 PM	#1
ImGonnaYak Junior Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 15	La Jolla kelp line Hey guys, First post here. I'm new to fishing LJ. I fished it yesterday, what I believe is the NW corner. What are the known basic spots? Any advice on good areas to work? Looks like we are going to fish it again tomorrow. Make bait then slow troll macs. Do you guys mostly work the kelp line? Or is there good structure out in 100+ft that produces game fish? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

05-06-2015, 07:02 PM	#2
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	It's slow right now You might be better off putting in some hours in the bay . Get a feel for the yak . Practice recovery skills . That Type of thing . No fish in Lj .

05-20-2015, 01:12 PM	#5
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Man TJones....remind me never to ask you for advice. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

05-06-2015, 07:34 PM	#9
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	La Jolla kelp line Search the forums, there's a ton of information here. The fish can be anywhere at any given time. Surface, deep or cruising two feet deep in the kelp under your kayak, teasing you. Be sure to know the MLPA boundaries and fish the legal area. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

05-06-2015, 08:17 PM	#11
FARRIER Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cmont [] Posts: 314	Most people are pretty tight lipped with how they attack the fish unless you are out on the water. A lot of us put in a lot of hard hours to learn just the basics of our fishery. I would suggest shaking a few hands and bringing an extra beer or two on your next outing. As far as info a lot of guys like to slow troll mackerel this time of the year. kayaks offer a perfect pace. As far as distance of the kelp. Conditions change by the minute. Use your spidey senses and the marine life to point you in the right direction. I usually drop a yoyo anytime i see a school that is puddling or boiling but doesn't take at my flylined bait or my surface iron. To be honest I let my meter and the conditions dictate the depth and presentation. If your looking for some different info or more details there are a ton of old posts to filter through. I know its a lame answer but to be honest I don't know how to triage your skill set or what you may find interesting. Tight lines.. __________________ "It depends on what the meaning of the words 'is' is." –Bill Clinton

05-06-2015, 07:24 PM	#3
ImGonnaYak Junior Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 15	There's fish there. Just looking for some advice on how you LJ pros like to work that area.

05-20-2015, 04:11 PM	#8
ImGonnaYak Junior Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 15	It happened. You can choose not to believe it, whatever. My bud got the 45lb and a I got the 50lb. Got pics, but I'm one of those guys that doesn't like his face online, sorry. There's a lot of seabass in many kelp spots up and down the coast. They can be tough to hook and land, but what a score when you do!

05-06-2015, 07:50 PM	#10
ImGonnaYak Junior Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 15	Thanks for the replies. Yes I know fish can be anywhere. Use your FF, bait schools = bigger fish, structure, hard bottom, water color, etc. I'm not new to fishing. I'm asking about strategies and how you like to fish the area on a kayak. For example, when targeting yt and wsb in the kelp. Maybe I'm not making sense?

05-06-2015, 08:39 PM	#12
Widgeon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Clairemont Posts: 175	Yeah, what farrier said. I was hitting it pretty hard last summer and did ok. Just starting to dust off the gear and plan some new adventures out there. I would always start by making bait, then set up and slow troll, while occasionally throwing an iron. As far as the kelp line, i would generally stay at least 50 yrds or more out when trolling. Sometimes quite a bit more.

05-06-2015, 09:12 PM	#13
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	LJ sucks. I stick to the bays. No fish in LJ except an occasional rockfish __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

05-08-2015, 11:21 AM	#15
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	A-holes and elitists, way to score some points 💔

05-08-2015, 12:04 PM	#16
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Spanish can work but the greenbacks are the bait of choice.

05-08-2015, 02:31 PM	#19
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	yup, welcome Jim. use the search function as much as possible… it will save you a ton of time. There's so much information already written. __________________ instagram - @DRAGO619

05-08-2015, 06:45 PM	#20
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	The reasons I prefer the greenbacks are because they last much longer flylining with a hook in their nose. Like literally hours and hours. Spanish, I can't say the same for. Reason number two is because they have that fin that always makes me bleed. My guess is that the local fish have keened in on the greenbacks because the Spanish keep fricken poking the roof of their mouth with that damn fin!!!