North County Report - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

onetriphudson · 07-15-2016, 01:56 PM

Snuck out this past weekend for a quick session in the PA14. Kelp seemed to be kind of sparse, water temp was 75. Trolled around some plastics and got lucky with the occasional bass. All together had a great little morning and ended up with a nice tally of shorts and a couple grumpers over 3# that were all released to fight again. One little pocket kicked out 7 little seabass in about 20 minutes and I've got to say that was a first for me seeing so many at once. Also while cruising along I came across a huge moth floating on his back, when I picked him up he came to life. Cool looking bug, chilled on my boat and stayed with me back to the beach. Set him on a bush somewhere and I think he lived on.

Denis_Ruso · 07-15-2016, 03:08 PM

I woulda fly lined that moth on the surface at Castaic lake but good on ya to save him. Nice bass.

Zed · 07-15-2016, 03:57 PM

You had to release the moth? Hornworms dude. Hornworms.

Nice fishin.

HobieOneCanoebe · 07-15-2016, 03:59 PM

Zed why does it say you're banned? you clearly aren't banned lol

SmokinBass · 07-15-2016, 06:56 PM

Thanks for the report. Healthy looking fish!!! Cool thing you did with the moth, pretty cool it kicked it with you after, he was prbly thankful you saved his life!! Nice work!

Methman · 07-15-2016, 08:15 PM

Where did you launch? Looking for a good spot in North County. I have previously launched out of Seaside in Encinitas, but the surf seems unpredictable there. Thanks!

07-15-2016, 01:56 PM	#1
onetriphudson Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 143	North County Report Snuck out this past weekend for a quick session in the PA14. Kelp seemed to be kind of sparse, water temp was 75. Trolled around some plastics and got lucky with the occasional bass. All together had a great little morning and ended up with a nice tally of shorts and a couple grumpers over 3# that were all released to fight again. One little pocket kicked out 7 little seabass in about 20 minutes and I've got to say that was a first for me seeing so many at once. Also while cruising along I came across a huge moth floating on his back, when I picked him up he came to life. Cool looking bug, chilled on my boat and stayed with me back to the beach. Set him on a bush somewhere and I think he lived on. Attached Images __________________ 2012 Dune Pro Angler 14, 1994 Yellow Scupper Pro

07-15-2016, 03:08 PM	#2
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	I woulda fly lined that moth on the surface at Castaic lake but good on ya to save him. Nice bass. __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship.

07-15-2016, 03:57 PM	#3
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	You had to release the moth? Hornworms dude. Hornworms. Nice fishin. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

07-15-2016, 03:59 PM	#4
HobieOneCanoebe Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Encinitas Posts: 200	banned Zed why does it say you're banned? you clearly aren't banned lol

07-15-2016, 06:56 PM	#5
SmokinBass Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 61	Thanks for the report. Healthy looking fish!!! Cool thing you did with the moth, pretty cool it kicked it with you after, he was prbly thankful you saved his life!! Nice work!

07-15-2016, 08:15 PM	#6
Methman Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: La Costa Posts: 37	Where did you launch? Looking for a good spot in North County. I have previously launched out of Seaside in Encinitas, but the surf seems unpredictable there. Thanks!