Love it when that happens - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Cadillyak · 06-02-2015, 07:42 AM

Figured I would let things cool down some.....

So I wake up last Friday to a text that says "Get on the Water Today!!!" Knowing that this is coming from a reputable source, I call in sick and hour later I am off to Lady LJ. I normally get there much earlier, but being that I wasn't even going to fish that day, I take my time. I get there and see a few familiar faces on the beach. After talking for a little bit, I launch to minimal waves and off I go to get bait.

I eventually load the tank up with perfect sized greenies and on to the troll. On my way out, I remember Fish11's post about getting picked up right where he was making bait. I decided to do the same. I get rocked before I can get the rod in the holder. This one comes unbuttoned and I am bummed (if I only new what was in store).

I see the fleet of boat and troll towards their vicinity. I never made it there. I got picked up or short bit just about every time I dropped a bait. I remember at one point asking, "just give me a break so I can enjoy me beer." Yea, my life's sooo hard!

I end up going 4 out of 7 for the day. I was trying to limit out, but on the last fish of the day, I just didn't have any arms left and got kelped with a smile on my face. Fish went 10lbs, 15lbs, 16lbs, & 26lbs

My firsts that day:
1) I didn't see 1 sea lion the entire day, even launching and landing.
2) My first multiple YT day on the yak.

bigbarrels · 06-02-2015, 08:18 AM

Congrats on a multiple YT day! I was on my buddies boat and we fished the inside as well and went 7-12 and was able to stay clear of the dogs and the entire fleet/dogs on the outside �� congrats again!!

I actually think I saw you on a fish and you thought you lost it to the kelp. You may of heard me yelling to keep reeling followed by some hoots as your rod loaded back up and fist pump as you landed it (rare reaction from someone on PB)

Cadillyak · 06-02-2015, 08:25 AM

. Yea that was me. #1 rule keep reeling. Story of my life. Thanks for the reminder!

bigbarrels · 06-02-2015, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadillyak

. Yea that was me. #1 rule keep reeling. Story of my life. Thanks for the reminder!

We watched you hook up and land that one and you were probably just getting warmed up in that one .

easyday · 06-02-2015, 11:12 AM

Great haul man.

FISH11 · 06-02-2015, 11:27 AM

That is awesome Andre. Yeah it was crazy how many yellows were all close to the kelp. I had a similar problem (HA Ha) last Tuesday, every time I tried to eat some of my sandwich and drink some of my beer the reel would start screaming. Great to see how many guys out on Kayaks had great days out at La Jolla. Great start to the Summer, so far this whole year has been great. The lack of seals out there could be because of some Great Whites that have been cruising the area, a guy I was fishing with last time saw a 5'-6' one while we were still making bait. Tight Lines.

Cadillyak · 06-02-2015, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by easyday

Great haul man.

Thanks josh. None were PB's like you checkerboard though!!

Kardinal_84 · 06-02-2015, 11:13 AM

Dang thoe YT look good to eat!!! Bet its a blast too! Got to get myself down there but its so dang hard pulling myself away from Alaska to fish! Argh!

Nice fish!!!

Cadillyak · 06-02-2015, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbarrels

We watched you hook up and land that one and you were probably just getting warmed up in that one .

Yea, we will go with that. Lol

benichi · 06-02-2015, 12:54 PM

dude that is awesome way to go we still need to meet up and get out there!!!

JayB619 · 06-02-2015, 03:24 PM

Man you slayed them! Congrats on the multi yt day

Deamon · 06-02-2015, 04:24 PM

Two issues with you Andre...:

CBad is "reputable"...?

You laughed at my gaff shot? Puhleeze...

Jim

YakHanded · 06-02-2015, 04:29 PM

Nice Andre

helluva day there!!

RookieYakker · 06-02-2015, 05:32 PM

Bad Ass! Thanks for sharing!

Cadillyak · 06-02-2015, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by YakHanded

Nice Andre

helluva day there!!

Thanks. Still looking for that avatar like yours!!

Cadillyak · 06-02-2015, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Deamon

Two issues with you Andre...:

CBad is "reputable"...?

You laughed at my gaff shot? Puhleeze...

Jim

Yea, I laughed. So what. I like to put multiple holes in my fish. Lol

Cadillyak · 06-02-2015, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by benichi

dude that is awesome way to go we still need to meet up and get out there!!!

Just let me know when! I see u busting the bay's up!

yak-fishing-socal · 06-03-2015, 11:56 AM

Whats the bag limit on yellows

I didnt see anything on DFG
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/mspcont7.asp#yellowtail

ful-rac · 06-03-2015, 12:16 PM

5 under 5 over 24"

bag limit 10

addicted2sp33d · 06-03-2015, 06:39 PM

06-02-2015, 08:18 AM	#2
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	Congrats on a multiple YT day! I was on my buddies boat and we fished the inside as well and went 7-12 and was able to stay clear of the dogs and the entire fleet/dogs on the outside �� congrats again!! I actually think I saw you on a fish and you thought you lost it to the kelp. You may of heard me yelling to keep reeling followed by some hoots as your rod loaded back up and fist pump as you landed it (rare reaction from someone on PB) __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear Last edited by bigbarrels; 06-02-2015 at 08:25 AM.

06-02-2015, 08:25 AM	#3
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	. Yea that was me. #1 rule keep reeling. Story of my life. Thanks for the reminder! __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

06-02-2015, 11:12 AM	#5
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,469	Great haul man. __________________

06-02-2015, 11:27 AM	#6
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,642	That is awesome Andre. Yeah it was crazy how many yellows were all close to the kelp. I had a similar problem (HA Ha) last Tuesday, every time I tried to eat some of my sandwich and drink some of my beer the reel would start screaming. Great to see how many guys out on Kayaks had great days out at La Jolla. Great start to the Summer, so far this whole year has been great. The lack of seals out there could be because of some Great Whites that have been cruising the area, a guy I was fishing with last time saw a 5'-6' one while we were still making bait. Tight Lines. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids ) Last edited by FISH11; 06-02-2015 at 11:31 AM. Reason: add details

06-02-2015, 12:54 PM	#10
benichi Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Riverside Posts: 102	dude that is awesome way to go we still need to meet up and get out there!!! __________________

06-02-2015, 07:42 AM	#1
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	Love it when that happens Figured I would let things cool down some..... So I wake up last Friday to a text that says "Get on the Water Today!!!" Knowing that this is coming from a reputable source, I call in sick and hour later I am off to Lady LJ. I normally get there much earlier, but being that I wasn't even going to fish that day, I take my time. I get there and see a few familiar faces on the beach. After talking for a little bit, I launch to minimal waves and off I go to get bait. I eventually load the tank up with perfect sized greenies and on to the troll. On my way out, I remember Fish11's post about getting picked up right where he was making bait. I decided to do the same. I get rocked before I can get the rod in the holder. This one comes unbuttoned and I am bummed (if I only new what was in store). I see the fleet of boat and troll towards their vicinity. I never made it there. I got picked up or short bit just about every time I dropped a bait. I remember at one point asking, "just give me a break so I can enjoy me beer." Yea, my life's sooo hard! I end up going 4 out of 7 for the day. I was trying to limit out, but on the last fish of the day, I just didn't have any arms left and got kelped with a smile on my face. Fish went 10lbs, 15lbs, 16lbs, & 26lbs My firsts that day: 1) I didn't see 1 sea lion the entire day, even launching and landing. 2) My first multiple YT day on the yak. Attached Images __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

06-02-2015, 11:13 AM	#8
Kardinal_84 Alaskan Lurker Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 73	Dang thoe YT look good to eat!!! Bet its a blast too! Got to get myself down there but its so dang hard pulling myself away from Alaska to fish! Argh! Nice fish!!!

06-02-2015, 03:24 PM	#11
JayB619 Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 31	Man you slayed them! Congrats on the multi yt day

06-02-2015, 04:24 PM	#12
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	Two issues with you Andre...: CBad is "reputable"...? You laughed at my gaff shot? Puhleeze... Jim

06-02-2015, 04:29 PM	#13
YakHanded Thread Killer - sorry Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Clemente Posts: 256	Nice Andre helluva day there!!

06-02-2015, 05:32 PM	#14
RookieYakker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 130	Bad Ass! Thanks for sharing!

06-03-2015, 11:56 AM	#18
yak-fishing-socal kayak fishing socal Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Southern California / Whittier Posts: 438	Whats the bag limit on yellows I didnt see anything on DFG http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/mspcont7.asp#yellowtail

06-03-2015, 12:16 PM	#19
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	5 under 5 over 24" bag limit 10 __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

06-03-2015, 06:39 PM	#20
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774