A day of firsts!- La Jolla 6-6-15 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

summers in kuwait · 06-08-2015, 11:15 AM

So I went out with my cousin Jay (JayB619) and his dad to La Jolla last Sat. Got to the launch around 6:30 and headed out. This was the first time I'd kayak fished La Jolla ( surfed and free dived before) and the first time launching my 2015 Revo from the surf. The water was really nice, calm and small swell and little wind - an easy launch. Headed out and took a little while to make bait, but once we found them it was easy to load up. Didn't really see much action, some boats and some birds and after a few passes in ~ 90 ft of water I got hit around 10 am.Thank goodness I just spooled my sealine with 65 lb braid as this guy wrapped around the kelp a few times. After a few good pulls I got him up and thankfully nailed the gaff right before a dog almost took him back to the water.
This was my first yellowtail ever! Haven't hooked up on any boat trips. Measured around ~34", but didn't get a weight. Not nearly as hefty as iethinker, but still a solid fish.

Much appreciation to all the kind folks on this site for helpful knowledge that led in the pursuit and catch of this beautiful fish. Tons of meat: sashimi, ceviche a beautiful collar and more.

Cadillyak · 06-08-2015, 01:22 PM

Congrats on the first! More to come im sure. Looks like a beautiful day on the water.

YTHunter · 06-08-2015, 01:31 PM

Nice fish, nice boat!

Zed · 06-08-2015, 01:43 PM

That is not the same ocean I saw up here in OC around that same time that day.

Congrats. Nailed it.

bolocop · 06-08-2015, 02:29 PM

Nice! Congrats! It took me over a year to get my first and only YT.

Bert Vega · 06-08-2015, 02:35 PM

Congrats on your first. Plenty more to come.

summers in kuwait · 06-12-2015, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by YTHunter

Nice fish, nice boat!

Thanks. I was on the fence about Hobie's, but the Revo is a really great platform for me personally and fits my needs.

06-08-2015, 11:15 AM	#1
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	A day of firsts!- La Jolla 6-6-15 So I went out with my cousin Jay (JayB619) and his dad to La Jolla last Sat. Got to the launch around 6:30 and headed out. This was the first time I'd kayak fished La Jolla ( surfed and free dived before) and the first time launching my 2015 Revo from the surf. The water was really nice, calm and small swell and little wind - an easy launch. Headed out and took a little while to make bait, but once we found them it was easy to load up. Didn't really see much action, some boats and some birds and after a few passes in ~ 90 ft of water I got hit around 10 am.Thank goodness I just spooled my sealine with 65 lb braid as this guy wrapped around the kelp a few times. After a few good pulls I got him up and thankfully nailed the gaff right before a dog almost took him back to the water. This was my first yellowtail ever! Haven't hooked up on any boat trips. Measured around ~34", but didn't get a weight. Not nearly as hefty as iethinker, but still a solid fish. Much appreciation to all the kind folks on this site for helpful knowledge that led in the pursuit and catch of this beautiful fish. Tons of meat: sashimi, ceviche a beautiful collar and more.

06-08-2015, 01:22 PM	#2
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	Congrats on the first! More to come im sure. Looks like a beautiful day on the water. __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

06-08-2015, 01:31 PM	#3
YTHunter Carlisle Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 206	Nice fish, nice boat! __________________ <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NTOZ1JOXUkQ" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe>

06-08-2015, 01:43 PM	#4
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	That is not the same ocean I saw up here in OC around that same time that day. Congrats. Nailed it. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

06-08-2015, 02:35 PM	#6
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Congrats on your first. Plenty more to come. __________________ I hate seals!!!

06-08-2015, 02:29 PM	#5
bolocop Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 332	Nice! Congrats! It took me over a year to get my first and only YT.